If the population of the Earth keeps on increasing at its present rate, there will eventually not be enough resources (leave) to support life on the planet. By the middle of the 26th century, if present trends continue, we （use）up all the oil that drives our cars, for example. Even if scientists develop new ways of feeding the human race, the crowded conditions on the earth will make necessary for us to look for open space somewhere else. But of the other planets in our solar system are capable of supporting life at present. One possible solution the problem, , has recently been suggested by an American scientist, Professor Carl Sagan. Sagan believes before the Earth's resources are (complete) exhausted it will be possible to change the atmosphere of Venus and therefore create a new world almost as large as the Earth .The difficulty is that Venus is much hotter than the Earth. , there is only a tiny amount of water there.
Some people live in the world for body while for dignity(尊严).
I once took a walk along the street on a Saturday dusk, with a Pepsi can in my hand. An old woman in ragged clothes, was living on collecting (use) cans, jars and tins, moved slowly towards me, with a bag on the back! (walk) nearer, she looked up at me and then fixed her eyes on my can. At that time, I hadn't finished my cola, so I gave several coins instead.
She stared at me for a few seconds handed back the money. Quite confused, I asked: “Why not? Isn't that you want?” “I am not a beggar,” she said (serious), word by word.
Instantly, I felt so sorry. I had intended to help her, completely misunderstanding her. Thus I hurt her. What I could do at that moment was only to drink up the cola and handed her emptied can. This time, she gave me a smile satisfaction and gratitude in her eyes. The woman is poor in material life but is so respectable as a man. I am not only moved but also have learned a good lesson.
Harvard is one of the most famous educational institutions in the world and many people want to study there. The problem is that most applicants don't follow the advice that will most likely get them (pick).
One of the most important things you should remember when (apply) to Harvard is that THEY WANT YOU TO HAVE A LIFE. This is probably the main requirement after your grades. The best situation is that you are a (nature) leader with lots of activities and active social life. Another important thing to remember is that you have to promote (推销) (you) but in a reasonable manner. You should be aware of your strengths and (weak). Grades are very important but they are not everything. Try to gain a great school record from your high school years, take extra courses that are interesting, and enjoy life. rest will come naturally.
Last but not least, let's pay attention the interview. You should be respectful and most importantly, show real interest in the school (not only the name). is a matter of luck to get an interviewer who shares common interests with you. The thing with the interview is that Harvard (receive) applications from hundreds, if not thousands of students with the same grades. This means the interview is your chance to show you are unique.
When I met Larry, my husband-to-be, he came with an eighteen-month-old daughter, Mckenna, and a four-year-old son, Lorin. I quickly (fall) in love with Lorin and Mckenna, the children's mother, Dia, was a different story.
There was a feeling of hostility（敌意）between us. Sometimes I wished that she would simply disappear. Then the children could stay with us— (true) be mine—and we could be a “real” family.
Years (pass) by, something changed. I began to enjoy talking to Dia about the Kids. And she realized that there were very few people in the world were as interested in her children I was. One year, Dia sent me a Mother's Day card thanking me for “co-mothering” her children.
Thank you, Dia, for being kind enough (share) your children with me. Thank you for making Christmas morning exciting and warm time, so the children never had to feel sad on these important days. We all could sit around the tree. There were, you and your husband, Larry and me, the kids ... and (surprise), I felt at home.
Here's a message needs to be kept in mind by every mom and dad. You love your kids not because o they do, but because of who they are.
In fact, raising a child is just like training a dog. You reward your children because of their (succeed) or progress they made. (similar), a circus trainer gives a dog some food every time it (jump) through a hoop(圈).
The dog isn't loved for itself, for its actions.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the popular talk show host, has a new book for children (title) “Why Do You Love Me?” Part of the story includes a mother (explain) to her son that it is not what he does that makes her love him—she loves him because he is unique and he is (she) son.
Every mom, dad and grandparent needs to memorize the words of popular song: “I love you most of all because you're you.”
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One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, some of them looked very anxious and (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike (catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It's (I)”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Five others on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers (sudden) became friendly to one another.
Long, long ago, a Frenchman traveled to a small Italian town. He was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for walk alone. It was very late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man quickly walked past him. The man was (near) out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found his watch (go). He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. He decided to get back the watch.
Soon the Frenchman caught up the Italian, but of them understood the other's language. The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist and (point) to the Italian's watch. the end, the Italian gave up his watch to the Frenchman.
As soon as he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife had happened. He was greatly (surprise) when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Then he realized that he had robbed the Italian's watch by mistake.
There are two primarily choices in life: to accept conditions they exist, or accept responsibility for changing them. Many people are (constant) waiting for their life to start. They always say, “When I am older I will do this.” “In a few years, I will do that.” They think the life they (experience) is boring and (mean). Who has never viewed himself or herself as worthless and unattractive?
All of us may suffer (depress) and frustration, lose guidance and support, and need aids physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Just think like this way: This too shall pass. Horrible feelings I am feeling will eventually go away. I need to stop feeling so sorry for myself and actually want to change. I am incredibly lucky person has come from a family who love and support my whole life. I had to be the one (make) the decision to change my way of thinking. All the good things and all the wonderful people in my life would pass eventually too. While I am feeling miserable, my life is still going on and I am missing out on appreciating those precious (moment).
Polar bears are suffering in a (warm) world.
Polar bears live in environments too cold for most animals. much of the year, they live and hunt on the frozen Arctic sea ice. Nature has prepared for the cold conditions. But nothing has prepared the bears for the danger that (threat)the only home they know.
The polar bears' world is melting. Studies show that the polar ice has reduced by 9.8% every 10 years 1978. Now about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for their ． (survive). “The sea ice is more than just this platform that the bears walk over,” says Andrew Derocher, scientist who studies North American polar bear populations. “ it, they can't exist.”
Some melting and refreezing of the polar ice is natural. in a warmer world, these cycles speed up, and bears have less time to hunt. Normally, they have three months in the spring when they gain more weight. The extra fat is used later, the bears are not actively hunting.
Have you ever (stay) up late? If so, you should know that not getting enough sleep can make you tired. Not sleeping enough can also make hard to think clearly the next day.
Scientists who study sleep have known that getting a good night's sleep is of great (important). It helps kids to be able (do) their best during the day.
A recent study shows that sleep (help) improve problem— solving skills and (creat) thinking abilities. In the study, two groups of students answered math problem. The group that slept for eight hours solved the problem （correct） more often than the group that did not get enough sleep.
While you sleep night, your brain is busy doing its “homework”. It sorts out（整理） the information you get in the day. Getting enough sleep each night can improve your thinking ability. That will surely help you do your best at school or work.
When we compare ourselves with great people, we may feel very ordinary (平凡的）unimportant. , we must remember that those great people were extraordinary (卓越的) The world has more than 6 billion people, it is difficult for all of us to be extraordinary. What can we do? We can try to be the (good) people that we can possibly be.
This means that we Deed to be honest and hardworking. We also need to be open-minded and kind to other people. Most (importance), we need to be ambitious (有雄心的). We need to always set goals for (we) and work hard to achieve these goals.
Madam Curie and Thomas Edison were hard-working, kind and ambitious, and they (work) hard to achieve their goals. Curie gave her life to “ease (减轻）human suffering”. Edison spent his life as an inventor. He invented a camera showed movement. Later people used cameras to make modem films.
A famous writer from Ireland once wrote, "We are all in the gutter (社会底层）but some of us are looking at stars.” I often come up with this when I am unable to achieve something. It reminds me that we are all at a lower level that we all have a (high) goal to work towards.
Macao, lies to the south of Guangdong, is a small city with Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Hong Kong as its neighbors. It has population of 550,000, 96% of which (be) Chinese. It is a clean and (beauty) city with trees, flowers, and green grass everywhere. There are lots of cars (run) in the narrow streets. all people obey the traffic rules. Macao is also famous its gambling, and several million (visit) come to tour every year.
Macao, which used to belong to China but (take) away by the Portuguese in 1887 from the Qing Dynasty, returned to our motherland December 20th, 1999.
Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, lies on the border between Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people, who once lived around the lake and culture was thought to be highly developed, have long remained a secret. Recently, however, scientists (take) part in an exploration project at the lake have found 1000-year-old temple beneath the water.
Divers from the study group have discovered a building that scientists think is the remains of a temple (build) by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising (value) materials from the site later this week bad weather forces a change in their plans.
"The scientists have not yet had the chance to study the materials (careful)," said the project (found), John Aubi. "But some have put forward the idea that the remains date from this period because they are similar those found elsewhere."
So far, they (make) more than 200 dives into water 30 metres deep. During these dives, they have been recording the ancient remains on film. There will be a meeting, starting later this year to review the film.
An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for. People should not do thingswill disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume (音量）loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoyfriendly relationship with them.
An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people，there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable.neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live peace.
Sally is a good student.She does well in all her(subject).You must wondershe can study so well.Let me tell you something about her good study habits.
First,Sally spends two hours(study) after school every day.And she always studies from seven to nine on schedule.Sally is a very(determine) girl,so nothing can stop her doing that.
Second,if Sally wants to start studying,first she(put) everything that has nothing to do with her studying aside,like the cell phone.And(actual) there are only books left on her desk.
Third,Sally never(leave) her problems till next day.When she meets some difficult problems and she can't workout,she will make a request to others for help.She doesn't wait(do) them next day.
What do you think of Sally's study habits?You can have a try.I hope they will begreat help to you.
As Victor Hugo once said, "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face", and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin. He brightened the lives of Americans and British through two world wars and the hard years in between. He made people laugh at a time, so they could feel more content with their lives.
Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed and produced the films he starred in. In 1972 he was given a special Oscar for his outstanding work in films. He lived in England and the USA but spent his last years in Switzerland, where he was buried in 1977. He is loved and remembered as a great actor who could .
Which theme park would you like to visit? There are theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies or history. Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for and sounds of a culture. , there is a theme park for you!
Their sleeping bags were warm and comfortable, so they all slept . In the middle of the night, two boys woke up and began . The tent was full of water! They all leapt out of their sleeping and hurried outside... The stream wound way across the field and then flowed right under the tent!
The new People's Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954, she was to the first National People's Congress and, over the next several, she held many important positions. Her heart, however, was . She was more interested in patients, publishing medical research on care for women and children, and training the next generation of doctors. "The OB-GYN department cares for two lives," She told new in her department. "As doctors, we should be for the patients and treat them as our sisters."
Though Lin Qiaozhi never married, she was known as the "mother of ten thousand babies", having over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Dr Lin did not until the day she died, 22 April 1983. Since she had no children of her own, she left her to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors. And even as she dying, her final thoughts were for others. "I'm ready to go," she said. "Don't try to rescue me any more. Don't waste the medicine any more. "
