There were many problems when people first moved into the cities in the US and UK. Many lived in bad conditions in poor housing. The governments on sides of the Atlantic, worked to improve the living conditions of city dwellers (居民). For a while, especially in the U.S., city life came to be seen as the best and most exciting way to live. Living in the rural areas was regarded as boring. Who wanted to be struggling to a living in the country doing hard agricultural labor?
Many in the UK believed that they had a much better chance of improving themselves in the city. It would be (easy) to move from the ranks of manual laborers to the middle classes they could get better jobs and education. However, Britain has always had a deep love of the beauty and peacefulness of the countryside. The upper classes have always liked to have a both in London and in the country. They still wanted to go to the country the summer.
Over the last two generations in the UK and US, industrialization has slowed down and more people have become (dissatisfy) with life in urban areas. They are concerned about overcrowding, too much traffic and pollution. What most people want now is a life in the country. They want to move to a village, small town or small holding outside of the city they can have more space and some peace and quiet. Developments in transportation that people can continue longer distance, so more people are living as far as they can from urban centers.
People also believe that village and small town life is better for children. Many say that the schools,
the primary schools, are better in smaller villages. The classes are smaller and some say there will be more positive influence on their children and that their social life will be more fulfilling and nurturing.
The skin is essential part of your body and its organ. You have three of skin which act as a barrier disease, poisons and the sun's harmful rays. The of your skin are also very : it keeps you warm or cool; it prevents your body from too much water; it is where you feel cold, heat or pain it gives you your sense of . So you can imagine, if your skin gets it can be very serious. First aid is a very important first step in the of burns.
It was a summer afternoon and some boys were playing together in a park. They knew each other well, as they (spend) the last three years of school together and tomorrow was the start of a new term, about they were excited and nervous.
The first day of school came, and all the boys from the park the day before were put in the same class coincidence. They jumped for joy all morning long. After lunch, the teacher came into the classroom with a boy and it was evident they had never seen him before.
All the children were quiet, (wait) for the teacher to speak. And she said: “Hello everyone, this is Mei Pei from China, our newest class member. Mei Pei knows some English so I hope you will treat him as if he (be) your brother.”
Then one child said to Mei Pei: “How come you speak (different)?” Meipei answered: “In my country, we all talk this way. On other hand, we're just the same as you. I wish I (speak) English as well as you in three months.”
The children in the class understood this, and that it also didn't matter what he looked like, or what colour his skin was, or that he didn't speak perfect English.
So the new (add) to the class helped everyone learn how to respect new people. And the boys stayed in the same class for another two years, with Meipei as one of their best friends.
A field trip is a journey by a group of people to a place away from （they）normal environment.
The purpose of the trip is usually observation for (educate), non-experimental research or to provide students with experiences outside their everyday (activity), such as going (camp) with their teachers and classmates. The aim of this research is to observe the subject in its natural state and (possible) collect samples(标本). In western culture people first come across this method during school years classes are taken on school trips to visit a geographical feature of the landscape. Much of the early research into the natural sciences (be) of this form. Charles Darwin is considered to be important example of someone who has contributed science through the use of field trips.
(reduce) risks and expenses, most school systems now have set up field trip procedures that consider the entire trip from estimation, approval to scheduling.
Taking a taxi in a certain Eastern European country can be a shocking experience. is said that some taxi drivers have metal wires stuck into the passenger seats. And a button is pushed, the seat will give you electric shock. These taxi drivers don't do this fun. They do it to tourists argue about the ridiculous(可笑的，荒谬的) fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much ten times the legal fare.
They have a secret switch which makes the meters run faster. If the tourists refuse to pay, are really in for a shock.
In one case, a German woman had no (choose) but to pay $120 for a $ 20 ride from the airport. She said that she was "really taken for a ride," but what could she do? Besides the electric shock, she (threaten) with physical violence. She has only one piece of advice for tourists, “Take the bus stay at home.”
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular there?
Among the arguments for uniforms is that most uniforms look more (profession) than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People expect superior quality from a man wears a uniform. The television repairman wearing a uniform tends (inspire) more trust. Faith the skill of a garage worker is increased by a uniform. Uniforms also have many practical (benefit). They save on other clothes and laundry bills. They are often (comfortable) than civilian clothes. Among the arguments against uniforms (be) their lack of variety and the loss of individuality. there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular typeis generally stuck with it, without change. When people look alike, they will think, speak, and act (similar).
I will never forget that at the age of 9 I was asked to deliver a speech entitled A Challenge in My Life before the whole class! You can imagine how (terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that…with so many eyes (fix) upon me. I could do nothing but (prepare) for it, though. First, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory, for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my (listen) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, giving out my speech tongue-tiredly. After seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding…I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before big audience disappeared. Actually with my confidence building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficult on our way success is our fear. Overcome it, you will be able to achieve your goals.
Thousands of people were attracted to a 2-meter-wide lane in Tongcheng, Anhui province this spring festival. Although was impossible to count the exact number, at least 5,000 people visited it each day.
This narrow lane, (call)Liuchi Lane in Chinese, won greater popularity after the story behind it was broadcast on a CCTV show. At first glance it may seem unimportant, but to thoseknow its history, Liuchi Lane means much more than its (appear). In the early Qing Dynasty it servedthe boundary between Zhang family and Wu family. They quarreled(fierce)over which family had the right to build a wall on the dividing line. After (fail) to make a compromise, the Zhangs turned to Zhang Ying, a family member of Zhangs and also a top official in the emperor's court. To (they)surprise, Zhang Ying did not provide the support they needed. He called for his family to step back I meter from the boundary. Seeing that, the Wus (agree)to move back another meter, thus Liuchi lane was born.
In reality, the story of Liuchi Lane is not only about how to get along with others, also a guideline for all the officials in China.
Online shopping is coming into fashion in most cities, where people are able to make full use of the rapidly-developed internet technology. Nowadays, can we find a person has not experienced online shopping? Definitely not.
Online shopping (welcome) by most people due to various reasons. From the perspective of consumers, it can save some time for people who don't have much spare time. Just click the mouse, they can get they want while staying at home. For the retailers（零售商）,it can cut some costs for those who don't have much circulating funds（流动资金）. (compare) with the traditional trade mode, it doesn't need renting a house. , there are still some disadvantages in online shopping. First, a face-to-face deal makes online shopping less (rely) and trustworthy. Second, people will lose fun of bargaining.
is undeniable that shopping on the internet has become an irresistible trend in modern society. It's of great urgency that we need to make the relative laws in accordance the rapid growth of online shopping. Only in this way can we enjoy the pleasure and (convenient) of online shopping without the concern of being cheated.
In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.
Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine（使……结合）different kinds of hardwoods and metal (create) special designs.
The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, (use) twigs（树枝）to remove it. Over time, the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which (gradual) turned into chopsticks.
Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced（影响）the (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killing and (be) too violent for use at the table.
Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat their hands.
Time is something from which we can' t escape. Even if we ignore it, it's still going by, ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. the main issue in using your time well is "Who's in charge?" We can allow time to slip by let it be our enemy. Or we can take control of it and make it ally(同盟) .
By taking control of you spend your time, you'll increase your chances of becoming more successful student. Perhaps more importantly, the better you are at managing the time you devote your studies, the more time you'II have to spend on your outside interests .
The aim of time management is to schedule every moment so we become slaves of a timetable governs every waking moment of the day. Instead, the aim is to make informed choices as to how we use our time.
On many campuses, it has become a trend for a host of students to participate in various (activity). Involved in some positive ones, students find them quite (benefit) and rewarding.
A case in point is the English club the activity of learning benefits me most. In contemporary world, English learning has gained great popularity and it is great importance for students to learn English well. However, I (meet) a variety of difficulties in study so far. For instance, I have trouble (memorize) words. Sometimes, it is also difficult for me to understand the rules of grammar. Although I can read and write, I cannot express myself freely in English.
Then, how to get a good command of his language for me? I(convince) that practice makes perfect and that joining the English club is worthwhile. In the English club, daily practice enables me (speak) and write fluently. It is also through constant practice I can master the rules of grammar and remember words. I will bear in mind that I try my best to practice every day, the future of my English learning will be promising.
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When your dream is to become a footballer, nothing should get in your way—even if you are disabled.
Gabriel Muniz, an 11-year-old Brazilian kid, was born without . Although his family thought he would have trouble a normal life, he started walking before he was one year old. His mother would go after him, expecting him to keep falling, he never fell. He took a while to make the jump from walking to playing football. In fact, there' s nothing he loves more than playing football. In his school, Gabriel not only does than other players in his school team but also is the captain of his gym team.
He knows that his disability means he will never be able to play for a football team. So Gabriel is hoping that football a Paralympics (残奥会) event one day. He proved to everyone there he could go neck and neck with any other boy . Watching him play is unbelievable. In the past few years he a number of football skills. He does everything he can to copy Messi who he admires most. Luckily, he to go to Spain to meet his idol Messi and showed his talent in the Barcelona Football Club last year.
Besides his talent, several achievements of were also surprising. His coach said he is proving that the disability only lies inside our heads and he is challenging the social rules.
I was on a plane that was about to take off when my phone rang. It was my neighbor saying I needed to get to the hospital, for my wife Mary (take) to hospital, and when I arrived doctors were trying to make (she) come back to consciousness, but it was no good.
I explained to my (child) that Mummy had died. Within hours they were running around the garden, (chat) with their grandad while I was in a deep sorrow. I went through the motions of being a dad—cooking, cleaning, washing—but inside I felt hollow. One of the hardest things (cope) with was that the boys had lost their mother. Mary and I were everyone's favorite couple. The physical loss of not having her around was (extreme) painful. For a year, I was in the (deep) of misery. Then I decided that we had to get through this. I began to date Emma, had been a childhood friend, and Mickey couldn't wait for us to get married so he could call her Mum. It wasn't long before George warmed to her, too—she is wonderful with them. Two years later we got married and life started to look rosy. Emma and I have had two boys to add our family.
We all have the concept that our lives are following particular path, but sometimes it turns out it's not going that way.
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried loudly hours and the farmer tried to figure out to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed (cover) up anyway; it just wasn't worth the effort to get the donkey back.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel（铲）and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and (cry) horribly. Then, to everyone's (amaze), he quieted down. A few shovel loads (late), the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt (hit) his back, the donkey was doing something surprising. He would shake off and take a step up.
As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would do the same. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over edge of the well and (happy) ran off!
Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
As an English learner, you might have been frequently upset about a large vocabulary and difficult grammar.
Whatever you do in future,English will help you to succeed.
The more vocabulary and its usages that you learn, the more you will of the language.
Being a clown in a hospital is very tiring both.
At the moment I'm working with a very sick little girl from Bosnia who speaks no English, so our onlyis laughter.
Tu Youyou, an 84-year-old researcher at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was given the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Oct 5. She is the f Chinese citizen who has w a Nobel Prize in science. Tu d a new drug for malaria. The disease infects around 200 million people and kills about half a million people each year. In the late 1960s, Tu and her workmates joined a government p to find a new malaria drug. In 1971, after f more than 190 times, Tu f made an extract called qinghaosu that was effective a malaria. It has s millions of lives. The discovery is also a gift to mankind from traditional Chinese medicine. It has greatly i human health and r suffering.
There are two main sets of Games—the Winter and the Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years on a basis. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games. Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be as competitors.
Our Greek cities used to compete against each other just for the honor of winning. No other countries could join in, nor slaves or women!
We didn't always live on Mango Street. We moved a lot. The house on Mango Street is ours, and we don't have to pay and worry about the landlord being . But even so, it's not the house we thought we'd get.
We had to leave the flat on Loomis quick because the water broke and so on. We had to use the next door and carried water over. That's why we moved into the house on Mango Street, far away, on the other of the town.
My parents always told us that one day we would into our own house. We would have a basement, at least three washrooms, a big yard and grass growing without a . But the real house on Mango Street is and red with steps in front. Out back is a small for the car we don't own yet.
