Dubai was a 6,000-person fishing village half a century ago. Since 1966, when oil was discovered there, the population of Dubai has grown to 2.6 million. Over the years, it (become) a well-known tourist destination .
attracts tourists to Dubai are tax-free shopping, dry weather, excellent accommodations, delicious food and beaches that go on for miles. In fact, some foreigners come here only (experience) the shopping. There are dozens of shopping malls, (provide) every famous brand you can name. Those outdoor markets sell everything from spices (香料) to gold at fair prices.
Choosing what places to visit in Dubai is difficult, because even the hotels there are also amazing (attract). The Burj A1 Arab is considered one of the world's best hotels, and is located on its own island, about 1,000 feet offshore from Dubai. Built in the shape of ship, this hotel is still (tall) than the Eiffel Tower and nearly as tall as the Empire State Building. Certainly, there are also other great places of interest to visit.
Indeed, travelling around this country will (true) give you an amazing experience because of its interesting things (offer) to all types of tourists.
“What are you busy with yourself, Mother?” The girl of less than six years old asked her mother(curiosity). “(make) dinner for the neighbor's aunt.”
“ Why?” “ the other day the aunt (lose) her daughter and is so sad now. We must take good care of her these days.”“ Why need our care?” “ Becausethen on the aunt can't dothey like to along with her daughter. She is very pitiful. In her distress, making dinners and doing chores are also becoming so difficult. My dear, can you help Mother hit an idea to help the aunt in other ways?” At her mother's proposal, the girl thought for a long while. All of sudden, she went to the neighbor and knocked at the door.
The neighbor with a look of (tired) opened the door. “What can I do for you?” asked the neighbor. “I (hear) my mother say you're very distressed for losing your daughter...” The girl timidly handed the band-aid tightly (hold) in her hand to the neighbor.
The neighbor suddenly choked with sobs, her tears gushing from her eyes. She hugged the girl and said, “ Thank you. This band-aid will cure my wound.”
Jane Foster was out shopping when some wedding photos in the window of an antique shop (catch) her eyes. It took her quite a while she realized that she was looking at her mom's long-lost old wedding photos.
But how did they go (miss), to begin with? Along with many other (belonging), the photos had been auctioned (拍卖) off in 2003 after her family missed a payment for the storage facility where they were kept. You can only imagine how upset Jane must (be) at the time. She was searching for them for 14 years before she (accident) found them.
She was flooded with (relieve), but the owner of the store had another surprise for her. The photos weren't the only items he had purchased from that auction. He remembered that he had also bought a wedding dress from 1948, and turned out that this was Jane's mother's dress!
Unfortunately, the woman passed away in 2013 and was therefore (able) to be reunited with her prized possessions. But her daughter is thrilled with the treasured finding, considering it a sign that her mom is still around and watching over her!
In 1969, Armstrong (successful) set foot on the Moon. This was first time anyone had walked on the surface of another world. More astronauts（宇航员）reached the Moon later, but nobody (visit) it since 1972. Do you think it's time we went back?
(explore) of the Moon did continue after the astronauts left, but by robots instead people. Satellites have helped us learn more about our neighbour and shown that there (be) even more exploring to do, but astronauts would be needed!
The problem is that sending humans to the Moon is very expensive. Even with all the new technology since Armstrong's time, it would cost so much for people (return) to the Moon.
ESA (European Space Agency) wants to change that. ESA's idea isn't just to make the spaceships (they), but also to work with businesses here on Earth. ESA also wants to help businesses on Earth develop tools and technology will allow people to live on the Moon. If we can use resources（资源）on the Moon, then journeys there will be much (cheap). For example, what if we could get to water hidden deep within Moon rocks?
What are the benefits of laughter? Laughter (use) as a signal for being part of a group —it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others. In fact, laughter is important, and has been shown to have many (benefit) effects on the human body in different ways. Just check out these health benefits of laughter.
Boosts (增强) your immune system. (study) have shown that laughter boosts the immune system, increasing the number of antibody-producing T cells. This then makes us less likely (catch) coughs and colds. It also lowers the levels of at least four hormones (激素) which are connected with stress. So, after a good laugh you should be far less anxious.
Improves your breathing. Laugh more and more, because laughter empties your lungs of the air it takes in, resulting in a cleansing effect - similar deep breathing. This is (especial) helpful for people who are suffering from asthma (哮喘).
Protects your heart. Your heart is a muscle and, like any muscle in your body, it gets (strong) and functions better when exercised. Regular laughter is like (get) a gym membership for your heart. The study said that 15 minutes of laughter a day is as important for your heart 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week.
If you study abroad, it's necessary to mix with the locals. This allows you(test) your language skills and find out more about the local culture. Having lived abroad for three years, I'm able to put forward a list of tips to help you make friends in a foreign country.
Firstly, say yes to everything within reason. Obviously, if you don't feel ease, you can choose not to do anything. However, don't put off trying something new. The group of students from your class who invite you out for a coffee might end up (be) your friends for life!
Secondly, develop a (entire) new hobby. Join a dance class, a walking club or learn to cook the local food—the (possibility) are endless!
Thirdly, get out of the house! Hours (spend) on the computer chatting with your family back at home surely make you even homesick. Just get out and explore the exciting place you live in.
Lastly, be (confidence) when you are surrounded by people speaking unfamiliar language. Even if you may find difficult to involve yourself in conversations, you should try to make your voice heard. Once you open your mouth and begin to speak, it's likely you will find everyone wants to know more about you.
The Silk Road is in fact a relatively recent term. These ancient roads had no particular name until in the mid-19th century, a European (name)the trade and communication network the Silk Road. Since then the term (accept)globally.
In the nineteenth century, a new type of travelers stepped onto the Silk Road, who were eager (look)for adventure. Researchers who came from many countries traveled through the Taklamakan Desert, is now in Xinjiang, to explore ancient sites along the Silk Road (lead) to many discoveries and studies, and most of all, a renewed interest the history of these routes.
Today, many historic (build) and monuments still stand, marking the passage of the Silk Road through hotels, ports and cities. What's more, the remarkable network is reflected in large number of cultures, languages, customs and religions that have developed for many years along these routes The passage of merchants and travelers of many (difference)nationalities resulted not only in commercial exchange, but in a widespread and continual process of cultural interaction. (obvious),it has become a driving force in the formation(形式)of diverse societies.
They had been on (we)planets for millions of years, but 2018 was the year several species (official)died off forever. Three bird species went extinct this year, two of are songbirds from northeastern Brazil. A (disturb)trend is that mainland species are starting to go extinct, rather than island species.
The species (wipe)out in the wild resulted from many factors such as the creation of dam and trapping trade. Beyond birds, other animals such as the vaquita and the northern white rhino (be)near the end. We are currently experiencing the worst species die—offs since the (lose)of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.
Although extinction is a (nature)phenomenon, it occurs at a rate of about one to five species per year. Scientists estimate we're now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the rate. In the past 500 years, about 1,000 species (go)extinct.
On the first day of my first grade, I stood by the door with butterflies in my stomach. I (voice) my biggest concern to my mother. "How will I make friends?" She handed me advice. "Be yourself." For the past 20 years. I have lived by these words. Soon I will graduate and become part of the real world. Nervously (face) challenges. I know I will whisper to (I) the two simple words "Be yourself".
A Florida boy who called 911 because he was lonely has now made friends with a kind-hearted police officer.
Tallahassee police officer Joe White responded a call made by a six-year-old boy. While there no emergency at the house, White said the child was upset and told him he was lonely.
"It took Officer White some time (explain) how 911 is used and how it's for emergencies," read a post on the Tallahassee Police Department's Facebook page. "Then Officer White said he'd always to be a friend!"
In addition to (give) the child a lesson on the proper use of 911, White gave the child a stuffed animal and let him sit in his car.
Since the heart-warming story was shared on Facebook, it (attract) hundreds of comments from people (touch) by the tale.
"It's such extraordinary story! I really admire Officer White for being just what this young man needed—a friend. And it's also a great opportunity for a learning experience—the (important) of using 911 properly. What White has done (positive) influences those have been inspired by this story. I hope they will keep up the friendship," wrote Jean Smith
Summer is over, but there's no reason to be upset as that means autumn is upon us, arguably the (good) season of the year.
Beijing's autumn is extremely short, so parks around the city fill up fast with people coming to see the season's sight—a show of changing (color) as the trees turn from dark green to deep red. There are plenty of places in the city center (catch) the golden Gingko leaves, but I'm heading just outside of the Fifth Ring Road to see the season on larger scale.
Despite parks like Xiangshan getting so busy you need tickets a week in advance, there are still areas well-known and (frequent) visited by the Beijing crowds, and Baiwangshan, one of such places, (locate) 3km from the Summer Palace to the city's North West. It offers hiking tails and beautiful views of the city and (surround) forests.
I love coming to Beijing's parks at this time of year because I can always enjoy (I), bathing in the last of the good weather and golden colors. You never know you're going to find around every corner.
Frederick William Ⅰ, the King of Prussia, could never have imagined that his (great) gift to the Russian people would have such an (amaze) history. Actually, the Amber Room was designed the palace of Frederick Ⅰ. The room (make) of several tons of amber. But the next King of Prussia decided to give it to the Russian people as a gift of friendship. return, the Czar sent a troop of his best (soldier) to the Prussia. So the Amber Room became part of the Czar's winter palace in St Petersburg. It served as a small (receive) hall for important visitors. Later, Catherine Ⅱ had it (move) to a palace where she spent her summers. Before the Nazis got to the summer palace, the Russians were able to remove some furniture and small art objects from the Amber Room. Some of the Nazis secretly (steal) the room itself. After that, happened to the Amber Room remains a mystery. Recently, the Russians and Germans have built a new Amber Room by studying old photos of the former one.
English playwright Arthur Wing Pinero said, "Where there's tea, there's hope." Similarly in China, it is said firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven necessary(item) to begin a day. Tea is, without doubt, welcomed all over the world. Tea is much more than just a hot drink. It's a big part of many cultures around the world. People in China use top-grade tea(show) respect when receiving important guests. Meanwhile,British tradition of afternoon tea is an important part of that country's identity. As an(express) of Moroccan hospitality and tradition, mint tea – a mix of green tea, spearmint (绿薄荷) leaves and sugar –(serve) during gatherings and negotiations. Apart from its (culture) significance, tea is also a medicine, (use) from ancient times to modern day. "Tea is cold and lowers the fire," Chinese herbalist Li Shizhen once(say). The health benefits of tea are still being discovered today: preventing heart disease, obesity and cancer have all been linked drinking green tea.
Many well-established bookshops have closed and that trend is continuing today, despite their efforts (survive) by offering a cafe or children's activities as well.
There are three main reasons for this trend. First, increasingly more people (give) up reading over the past ten years. Second, quite a high percentage of people continue reading have changed from reading paper books to e-books. Third? of the (limit) number of those who continue reading paper books, a high percentage buy them online instead of from physical bookstores.
Bookstores are providing leisure activities and coffeehouses inside. However, as recent survey shows, these measures seem to be of little help. It would be a shame if physical bookstores were to disappear (complete). Bookstores are more than “places selling books", they are cultural palaces. A city bookstores is not culturally rich.
However, bookstores cannot survive the fierce market(compete) and they are failing. The economic burden is so heavy and their profit so thinthey cannot continue existing. In order to prevent bookstores from totally (disappear), both the government and the society should help find good ways.
I can still remember the afternoon when we climbed the mountain as if it were yesterday.
It was a sunny day. Eager to spend some time outside, I went up the mountain with my uncle. The mountain was hard (climb) and had tough rocks and streams on it. In the end, (exhaust) and hot, I couldn't go any further. So we went back down the mountain in the end.
On the way back down, my uncle asked me a question, left me speechless for a second: “What's your dream, young lady?”
“I have no idea,” I answered thinking about it for a while. Then he smiled and told me about his story. He didn't perform well at school when he was a student. Although nobody thought he could succeed, he knew clearly his dream was—--to be a businessman. “I knew I wasn't gifted when it came to studying, so I tried to buy snacks from a market and sell them after class,” he told me. After he left school, he started selling different items to find out which one was most attractive to customers. Of course, he often had no money in his pocket, but tough life was, he never gave up.
“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of effort to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to chase your dream,” he said gently.
That night I hardly fall asleep. I lay in bed tossing and turning, asking myself, “What's my motivation?”
I once wanted to be a top student, but the hard work needed meant (put) everything into following my passion. If I find myself lacking willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again by . It made me think: If we don't experience the climb, how can we get to see the scenery on the top of the mountain? In the end, I reached the top and (fascinate) by the warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more pleasant than that.
A new social robot has been introduced to the public at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The robot,(call) Nadine, was built by a research team at the university.
Nadine has brown hair and human-like skin. She can talk and act like a human and she even has her own personality. The robot can show emotions, like anger and (sad) and change into different moods,(depend) on the topics she is talking about.
Nadine is the most advanced and human-like robot so far. She has built-in software that is similar to Apple's Siri, which works on iPhone. The new social robot has capabilities that have never been implemented in other robots so far. Nadine can not only remember people she (meet) before, but she can recall things that she said at (early) conversations as well.
Up to now, robots have been used widely in the manufacturing industry. However, more and more robots are being (equip) with social functions. This could be important our population becoming older. Working robots could be the solution to a decreasing workforce. On the other hand, such social robots could care for children or older people. They could play and talk with them or keep them company.
Currently, Nadine (have) a job as a receptionist at the university,she answers questions asked by students and other visitors.
