There's no one reason why women return to school. Going back to school provides private and public benefits. College graduates, generally enjoy higher salaries, (employ) more consistently, and work in nicer conditions. College-educated people vote more, give more to charity, and rely (little) on government support.
Making the switch from (support) to supporting oneself can be a challenge, often a necessary one. Financial (dependent) for women is key, says Nancy Schlossberg, professor at University of Maryland. “I think important for women to do some direct achievement, because chances are that women will live alone in later life, either divorced never married.”
To Schlossberg, education is critical in the long run. She says, “You are going to do much better than before you have a good education; you are going to be happier than before on condition that you have education that enables you to do what you have to do in life. The question is you are ready at this time to go for it.
Most people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursing homes. They (leave) in the hands of strangers for the rest of their lives. Their grown children visit them (occasion), but more often, they do not have any regular visitors. The truth is that the idea is an unfortunate myth — an (imagine) story. In fact, family members provide the most care elderly people need. Samuel Prestoon, a sociologist, has studied the American family is changing. He has reported that by the time the average American couple reach 40 years of age, they have more parents than children. Moreover, because people today live longer after an illness than before, family members must provide long-term care. More (psychology) have found that all caregivers believe that they are the best people for the job. Social workers interviewed caregivers to find out why they took the responsibility of caring for elderly relative. Many caregivers thought they had obligation (help) their relatives, stating that helping others make them feel more useful. Most hoped that by helping someone, they would deserve care when they became old and dependent. Caring for the elderly and (take) care of can be a mutually satisfying experience for everyone who might be involved.
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People often have trouble （get）used to a new culture. They are usually curious they first arrive in a foreign country. However, if they stay for long time, they may start to feel different (stage) of culture shock. They can feel lonely or sad because they can't deal with the local people. How (quick) people get used to culture differences may depend the way they learn. That's a problem if they can't speak the language. On other hand, some can study the situation and make good guesses about the culture. When they finally begin (understand) some of the language and make some new friends, they will gradually enjoy and feel (comfort).
That Beijing, together with Zhangjiakou, succeeded in getting the chance to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, speeds up the development of Zhangjiakou City. Word came the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway, (locate) in North China, is currently under construction, and (expect) to be completed by 2020 in preparation for the cities to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Starting from Beijing North Railway Station, heading west through the Great Wall three times in the capital's territory, the project is a big challenge, designers say the explosions needed to dig the tunnels will not have an impact on the structure. The line has a (long) of 174 km as a double tracked passenger dedicated line, with ten stations situated along its route. Having a (totally) investment of 31.17 billion yuan ($5 billion), the trip between the two cities will only take 40 minutes, with the train (travel) at an average of 250 km/h. According to the plan, the high-speed railway will build two branch lines—one is to Yanqing Station and the other Taizicheng of Chongli, the Olympic village lies. The full railway, which includes 70-kilometer section through Beijing, will be completed in four and half years.
The local elementary school had just let out and I found myself behind a school bus as I was driving home. The bus stopped by a house (stand) on top of a hill. A little girl no more than seven years old jumped down the bus steps and (start) running up the driveway toward the house.
I looked up the hill to see she was going and saw her Dad waiting for her. As she got closer and closer her Dad smiled and bent down to greet her. When she got to him, he folded her in powerful arms and gave her a huge hug.
My eyes watered a bit as I watched this scene and remembered all the times my own children had ran into my arms with (smile) faces. Every single hug from them (be) a fountain of youth and a treasure of joy .
My lovely trip down memory lane was interrupted when I heard the car behind me sound its horn (喇叭). I saw school bus quickly pulling away. I started to follow it again with a (light) spirit than I had before. I took that beautiful moment and stored it (safe) in my soul where I knew it would remain forever.
People realize that, animals may not have the same intelligence as human beings, they are smart enough to learn certain things.
Dogs are (extreme) useful as companions for blind people. When a dog has been properly trained, he will always lead his master the right direction and keep him out of danger.
Horses are also able to learn many things. Horses that are used for guard or police duty must learn never to (frighten) of noises, traffic, and other disturbances. Racing horses are also quite strong. Therefore, it is necessary for those people train them to be very patient and understanding.
The moving pictures and television can use (train) animals too. Some animals, such as monkeys and foxes, are easy to film. you have to do is make a trail in front of the camera by dragging something that smells good to animals over the ground. Big animals, such as lions and tigers, can be photographed as they bound happily back to families and dinner. If a movie actor is nearby, the well-trained animal will pay no attention to him. , the audience may imagine that the actor escaped a terrible death by the skin of his teeth.
Without doubt, studying international customs can help avoid (difficult) in today's world of cultural crossroads.
I get to know more international friends, I learn more about cultural “body language”. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, nor (be )they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people. Spoken language can (take) full advantage of to communicate with others, they also express their feelings (use) unspoken “language” through physical distance, actions or posture, English people, for example, do not usually stand very close others or touch strangers as soon as they meet.
However, people from places like Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others (close) and are more likely (touch) them. Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands, some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, prefer to bow.
A man looking at his smartphone while walking across a railway crossing in Nanjing (have) a close knock on Oct 22. He was so (absorb) in his smartphone that he didn't see a train approaching until it brushed past him, (throw) him to the ground. This should serve a warning that people should be aware of their surroundings, especially crossing roads.
(lucky), the man survived, but the incident forced the driver (stop) the train. An l8-minute delay followed the incident, led to a break in the running of other trains on the route.
The Smartphone (addict) has spread like an infectious（传染的）disease. It's evident that it will do great harm to society. What's even (bad), some addicts become impatient with relatives and friends.
Some people blame the smartphone for the sad story, yet in fact people's weakening self-control and self-discipline are to blame.
During our daily life, we are often faced problems that simply turn out (be) more difficult than (expect), and this, in turn, causes great negative feelings. However, most difficult (experience) will become (value) lessons, can help us prevent future mistakes. Besides, the tough situations we can see ourselves differently offer us an opportunity to achieve self-promotion, and they also make easier for us to get through hard times in the future.
As long as we have strong will, the temporary difficulties (overcome) and we can live through them with a better preparation for the future.
Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.
Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes (little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist in this practice, gradually we'll learn how （express）ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many (difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble in (find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there (be) many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English (proper).
As far as I am (concern), my suggestion is we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for development of our writing skills.
Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that astronauts' brains change shape during spaceflight. It is the first study (look) into how the brain changes in space. Researchers looked at high-tech MRI(磁共振成像)pictures of the brains of 26 astronauts who spent time in space. Twelve of the (astronaut) spent two weeks on the Space Shuttle, and 14 spent six months on the International Space Station. All of them (experience) increases and decreases in the size of (differ) parts of the brain. The longer an astronaut spent in space ,the (big) the size differences were.
The research produced some (interest) findings. One was that on gravity means fluids do not drop in the body, there is a shift in the brain's position inside the skull. The brain becomes either smaller or bigger. The findings could help doctors to treat problems that affect the brain's function. They could treat people with problems (cause)by long-term bed rest. They could also help those who have a build-up of fluid in the brain, which can lead brain damage. We will understand more about neurons(神经元)in the brain connect. The findings will also help future trips to Mars.
I had to visit my sister in another town because her husband (be) very ill. My children stayed back in (they) father's care, except for the youngest. I was nervous taking a train journey alone with my one-year-old daughter. However, I gathered all my courage and boarded the train.
It was (surprise) that there were only three other passengers in that carriage, two old ladies and a young man. My daughter was crying, missing her dad. I tried to comfort her, her crying wouldn't stop.
Just then the young man offered (take) my baby into his arms. He stood with her near the window and started talking to her in a soft voice. My daughter stopped crying (slow). I was both surprised and relieved. stranger handed my daughter back once she was asleep. During the long train journey this young man continuously helped me. He fed my baby, sang to her and told her countless (story). I was grateful for this man had come to my rescue.
After so many years, I still remember this stranger on the train with a (thank) heart.
Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. The couple worked and saved, making p for their nine children and themselves to travel to the USA. It had taken years before they saved enough money and got everything r for the trip.
The whole family was excited about their new life. However, seven days b they left for the USA, the youngest son was bitten by a dog. The doctor treated the boy, b because there was a possibility of rabies（狂犬病）, they would be kept away from others for fourteen days.
The family's dream could not come t. They would not be able to make the trip to America as they had planned. Watching the ship leave—without the Clark family, the father was quite a with both his son and God for their bad luck.
Five days later, a piece of sad news s throughout Scotland—the strong and powerful ship, Titanic, had gone down, taking h of lives with it. The Clark family was to have been on that ship, but because the son was bitten by a dog, they were left b in Scotland.
When Mr. Clark heard the news, he thanked his son for saving the family. He thanked the God for t a sad thing into a good one.
Although we may not always understand, all things happen for a reason.
There is a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of great singers. (ask) to be part of a show for some old World War II soldiers, he told them he was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, he would come if they wouldn't mind his singing one short song and immediately leaving for his next appointment. Of course, the show's director agreed43． (happy).
But when Jimmy got on stage, something surprising happened. He went through short song and then stayed. The applause grew louder and louder and he kept (stay). Pretty soon, he had been on stage fifteen, twenty, and then thirty minutes. One of his (assist) behind the stage stopped him and said, “I thought you had to go after a few minutes. What happened”
Jimmy answered, “I did have to go, but I can show you the reason why I stayed. You can see for (you) if you look at the front row.” In the front row were two men, both of had lost an arm in the war. One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together, they were able to clap, and that was exactly what they (do) , loudly and cheerfully.
We are what we eat because what we eat every day has great impact on our health. Therefore, we should make every effort to change our bad eating habits. we all know, baked or fried foods may be （taste）, but eating too much of them will （probable）result in some illnesses. Moreover, some food that costs us a great deal of money and is not healthy is junk food.
(compare) with people in the West, Chinese people used to eat more grain and vegetables, but (little) meat, which is a good eating habit. However, things are quite different now. With the rapid economic (grow) of our country, we are now also eating a lot of food that is high in sugar and fat. We (run) the risk of eating out without (consider) the balance of our diet .The food we choose affects our health, so we suggest that the food we choose give us the nutrients we need.
It is reported gender (性别) differences exist mainly in terms sense of space and language ability. But that doesn't necessarily mean all women have a poor sense of space or all women are good at languages. Women can become excellent drivers as long as they have the courage to challenge (tradition) gender roles and believe in themselves.
In London, only one in ten bus drivers is a woman. Yet, according to the results of recent research, women are better at (deal) with problem passengers, have fewer accidents and are quicker at learning to drive buses than men.
Connie Wilson (become) a bus driver a year ago. “At first, driving bus was quite frightening,” she says. “I had no idea of the size of the vehicle or how (control) it. But after seven weeks of training, I passed the test first time. Trying to keep to the timetable when the traffic is heavy (be) not easy but I like the challenge! Some passengers can be rude, (especial) if they've had to wait a long time for the bus. But most are pleased to have a woman driver. There is no reason women can't do the job just as well as men. I'd say that to any woman.
Dr. Ge Yun has helped many kids who were born with defects (缺陷), (include) me. She did my first two operations when I was a baby, which were the most important and (effect) ones.
I don't remember the first two operations very well I do recall the third. Dr. Ge Yun was kind and eased me into the process. She tried everything she could (make)sure that I was okay. I (recent)saw a picture of me before my operation, and I knew what a big job she did.
Dr. Ge Yun operates people with all types of birth defects. She also goes to other countries people cannot afford the treatment and helps them for free. Many people benefit from her new ways (invent)to fix birth defects of the head and face. She (win)many awards so far.
Though I was just one of the patients to her, to me she was (much)that just my doctor. She was and is my hero, and she returned the smile to me.
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When I was 13, my journey in a great valley changed my attitude towards the recording of a travel. During the trip, I was busy recording every event, name and place I came across. I felt proud to my time, keeping a description of my travels. On my last night there, after I the tent, I went out with diary in hand. The sky was clear with the bright moon, and the walls of the valley looked frightening behind their curtains of shadows（阴影）. The beauty of nature at dusk my heart entirely. I took out my pen right away... At that moment, I understood that the beautiful scenery I saw was more meaningful than the tiring words that I had in my diary. Since then I have only to keep a special thought or feeling in my diary. The unforgettable moments I would be the sweet and lasting memories for my life.
Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa. He all his life to making black and white people . In 1952, he a law office to offer to the poor black people on their problems. Elias was helped by him when he was and then he became more about his life. Later when Mandela organized the ANC he joined it as soon as possible and fought together for the equal rights. They first broke the law in a way. Only when that was not allowed decide to answer violence with . , Elias didn't like violence, but he was happy to help some of the government buildings because of their dream. Unfortunately, they were and five years' hard labor there. However, they didn't but made efforts to be better . In 1993, Mandela and founded the new South Africa. Elias got a job tourists round his former prison. He felt bad he talked to a group, but later better because he knew the work and the pay were his after working all his life for equal rights for the black people.
