The eco﹣house
Simon Dale didn't want to live in a city's apartment building.So he made up his mind (1) (build) his own home in the countryside.He moved to Wales with his family and built a wooden eco﹣house.With the help of his father﹣in﹣law,a builder,he moved into a (2) __ (comfort) new home after only four months.(3) only cost $4,700 to build the house.
The eco﹣house is made of natural (4) (material).Simon Dale and his father﹣in﹣ law(5) (dig) into the side of a hill and then used the mud and stone to make the walls.The floors (6) (make) from wood from the nearby area.The design is open﹣plan.There is no central heating, (7) there's a wood﹣burner and solar panels(太阳能电板) on the top(8) can provide power for lighting, music and computing.Drinking water is from a nearby spring.The fridge stays cool,thanks (9) air from under the ground.Simon Dale says,"We try to live in peace with the natural world. "He has (10) (certain) done his best to achieve that.
Everyone in the word should focus on the air (pollute).
The Notre﹣Dame Cathedral(巴黎圣母院大教堂) (burn) by fire on April 15, 2019.
Transportation engineers have a lot to think about.Problem﹣solving is a big part of ___ (they)jobs.
A king had two sons and asked famous teachers to teach them. After a few (1) __ (year), the king fell badly ill. So he wanted to choose one of his sons as the next king, but which one would be the right person? He thought it over (2) a whole night. At last, he decided (3) (test)his sons.
One day, he gave a room to each of (4) (they),"You must fill the room completely (完全地) with anything you wish. But there should(5) (be)no space left and you can't ask for advice from anyone!"
The next day the king (6) (visit) his elder son's room. The room was completely filled with grass. The king felt sorry about it. Then he went to (7) other room, but it was closed. His (8) (young) son asked him to get in and closed the door again. It was dark everywhere, so the king shouted at him (9) (angry), But suddenly the second son lighted a candle and the room was full of light. The king felt very excited and hugged him proudly.
He realized: Wisdom(智慧)is more important than simple answers (10) are easy to get.
Over 80 years ago, Mickey Mouse first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York(1) November 18, 1928, it was the (2) (one) cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and (3) (success). In the 1930s, he(4) (make) 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reason is that Mickey was like a common man,but he always tried (5) (face) any danger.In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many(6) (problem) such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try(7) (he) best. People went to the cinema to see the "little man" win. Most of (8) (they) wanted to be like Mickey. Today's cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, (9) everyone still knows and loves him. Who has (10) pair of ears more famous than Mickey's?
Friends are important to everyone, (1) , some people may have trouble(2) (keep) their friendships. Here are some tips on how to make your friendship(3) (deep) and stronger.
★Be yourself. A lot of teens try not to lose the friendship once they become friends with some people. Though your identity(身份)is always changing, some of your personalities will stay pretty much(4) same. Find out(5) those things are, think hard about who you want to be, and then show yourself (6) (honest) to the people around you.
★Avoid gossip(八卦). Friends shouldn't spread rumors(谣言)about other friends. If you've heard something bad about your friends,(7) (find) a proper way of asking them about it by (8) (you). If you're not sure how to talk to them about it, ask a trusted friend for advice.
★Protect your friends. Very often, somebody that you're not close to doubts one of your(9) (friend). It's important to find out both sides of the story, but it's also a good chance to show your friend that you trust him by telling him.
★ Return the care. There are times when a friend will lend you a textbook, or a shoulder to cry on. A good friend will cheer you up when you're in trouble and listen patiently when your friend shares a problem (10) you. Be sure you are as helpful as your friend, because he will take notice and feel good you.
An illusion(错觉) is something that fools the senses or the mind. An illusion may make you something exists(存在) when it really(1) (do) not. It may be something that appears to be one thing, but it's really something else. David Copperfield calls (2) (he) an illusionist. He is someone who makes or creates illusions.
Many people have an interest in magic, but(3) (many) of them are not performing and getting paid for it by age 12. Nor are they teaching college classes in magic at age 16. Copperfield was the(4) (young) person ever to be allowed to join the society of American Magicians. When he got to college himself , Copperfield got the leading part in a play called Magic Man. Besides acting and singing, he created all the magic in the show. The show ran for longer (5) any other musical in Chicago's history
Copperfield is a huge (6) (succeed) as an illusionist, but he has other projects as well. He said that his best work is Project Magic. Copperfield developed a number of tricks done with the hands. These tricks can help hospital patients who need(7) (improve) their physical condition. Learning to do the tricks also build confidence. Patients in the program can speak(8) (proud) that they can do tricks that healthy people can't do.
Like many magicians, Copperfield is interested (9) the history of magic. He has created a museum and library in which books, articles and old medical equipment (10) kept and shown. By keeping track of history, Copperfield hopes to save magic for the future.
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