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Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. _ _
First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. _ The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (受阻)by limited understanding. ____
Here is some of the advice I give my students:
●Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
●Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.
● Do not translate everything into your native language.
●_____ Don’t concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas.
● Listen to something you enjoy.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn’t understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.
A.But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all! |
B.What should you do? |
C.But listening is a problem for most of the beginners! |
D.However, after several weeks, I got used to the new environment in Germany. |
E. So, what you need to do is to find listening resources.
F. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts.
G. Listen for the general idea of the conversation.
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Most drinks stating that they are fruit-flavored (水果味道的) contain no fruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, according to a study carried by the British Food Commission.
“Shoppers need to check the labels (标签) before buying drinks, though sometimes the actual content can be non-existent,” said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove. “Food production is highly competitive. It will increase profits, and consumers won’t always realize they are being tricked.”
Flavorings(调味品,调料) are focused on the flavors of natural food products such as fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products that do not have the desired flavors. Researchers analyzed the contents of 28 strawberry-flavored products sold in stores. Of the 11 products that did contain strawberries, five of them contained less than one percent real fruit. In addition, each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar.
Let’s take jam as an example. Some strawberry-flavored jam was labeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.
Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what they have bought. Under current UK law, food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial flavoring. “Describing a product as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet with pictures of strawberries is misleading. Unfortunately, it is also legal and widespread,” Tokelove said. “It’s time to take measures to protect the consumers’ rights.”
A.They found that about 60 percent of them didn’t contain any fruit at all. |
B.It is important and necessary to demand a small amount of flavoring in the products. |
C.The products which contain real fruit are popular with people. |
D.The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a product should be listed on the packaging. |
E. Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.
F. Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberry or even no fruit at all.
G. If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring, they are likely to do so.
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Marriage is one of the most important experiences of a person’s life, but like any legal process, it can get complicated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the laws in the USA surrounding marriage, including age requirements and marriage licenses. We’ll also explore some of the many legal benefits of being married.
_____________ Depending on where you live, there are rules governing who can get married and how a marriage license can be obtained.
Each state has its own laws regarding the age requirements to receive a license. _________ In most states, both parties must be 18 years old in order to marry without their parents’ permission. However, in some states, with the parents’ permission, people as young as 12 years old can marry.
In order to have a legally-recognized marriage, a couple has to have a valid marriage license. ____________ The couple fills out an official application and then there’s a short waiting period, maybe a couple of hours or a few days before the license is issued. Usually when applying for a marriage license, official identification is required. ______________ After a couple gets married, a marriage certificate is proof that a marriage has taken place.
______________ Many of them are also offered by private employers --- such as days-off for the birth of a child and family health insurance plans. Social scientists have also found many positive benefits for married couples and families, including fewer incidents of poverty and mental health problems.
A.The legal age to marry varies from state to state. |
B.Some couples also have an agreement before getting married. |
C.It can be a birth certificate or an ID card. |
D.Different states have different laws in terms of marriage. |
E. An application must be filled out in order to get a marriage license.
F. When applying for a marriage license the couple must appear together.
G. Besides love and companionship, there are many benefits of marriage.
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult. Don’t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!
With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about making choices. In this way you can make healthy balanced decisions. You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.
Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself.
It is also perfectly natural at this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.
This period is a part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life’s journey. There will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not even see all of your classmates again.
You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!
A.Choose your friends wisely. |
B.They will help shape the future. |
C.They may seem to happen quickly. |
D.You will probably want to be independent. |
E. You may appreciate what you have in your own life.
F. The choices that you make from now on will be your choices.
G. Your family has been with you since you came into this world.
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What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? .
We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle.. Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about..If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.
.According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or “.”
A.A healthy body contributes to one’s intelligence. |
B.Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. |
C.What people want express is like this. |
D.The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. |
E.It needs exercise.
F.You are such a smart child.
G.These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.
adjust to, set aside, in need, all in all, test out,
be dying to, in other words
I ___________ know what happened.
Our monitor is easy-going, hard-working and clever. ______________,I can’t speak too highly of him.
Rita’s parents ___________ two hours every Sunday afternoon to spend with her.
My best friend was obviously ___________, but I didn’t know how I could help him out.
It is hard for him to _____________the new climate.
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Kathy loves jazz music very much. Her favorite musical instrument is the guitar and she also wants to improve her skill in playing the guitar.
Ronald started to play the violin when he was five. His favorite style of music is country music. His wish is to learn both of them further and become a violinist in the future.
Gilbert like a variety of musical style though his real wish is to be a computer expert. He especially loves the sound of the drum(鼓) and he likes rock music.
Clinton is only 14 years old. He has been learning to play the piano for nearly ten years. He says the best instrument is the piano. He expects to be a pianist in the future. In his spare time he likes to listen to opera.
Green was born in a worker’s family. He wants to learn to play the drum and at the same time he wishes to study classical music.
A.Birthplace of a violinist The city becomes famous because great violin players were born there. The students there have several good places to play their violins. Meanwhile they have a chance to learn about country music.. |
B.Home of musical judges In this department they teach the students how to enjoy all kinds of music, especially for those who want to be a listener not a player. |
C.Drum Garden This department is the home for the drum players. If the students haven’t played the drum and hope to learn from the beginning, it is likely to be their favorite place. In addition, they have chances to learn about rock music, jazz and so on. |
D.Jazz paradise |
In this department you can learn jazz, opera, classical music, but jazz is the best of all. Jazz teachers are experienced and have won a lot of national prizes. At the same time you can improve your skill in playing the guitar and the piano.
E. Palace of piano
As is known, the piano is more versatile(用途多的) than any other instrument. In this department only the students who have learned the piano for at least five years can be admitted. Besides, the students also have chances to enjoy all kinds of music.
F. Eden of percussion instrument
In this department they do better in teaching how to play the drum. They have excellent drums and every student has a chance to practise every day. All the teachers are very patient and experienced. What’s more, the students can learn rock, classical music and jazz.
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A serious problem for today’s society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives.It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society.
First,employers should take the responsibility for their employees. But when a company must take life-long responsibility for its employees,it may suffer from a commercial disadvantage due to higher employee costs.
This means each person must save during his working years to pay for his years of retirement.This does not seem a very fair model since some people have enough trouble paying for daily life without trying to earn extra to cover their retirement years.This means the government might have to step in to care for the poor.
In addition, the government could take responsibility for the care of the elderly.This could be financed through government taxes to increase the level of pensions.Furthermore,some institution should be created for senior citizens,which can help provide a comfortable life for them.
The government can seldom afford to care for the elderly,particularly when it is busy trying to care for the young.
One further solution is that the government or social organizations establish some working places especially for the elderly where they are independent.
Therefore,it is reasonable to expect that some combination of these options may be needed to provide the care we hope to give to our elderly generations.
A.Every coin has two sides |
B.To sum up,all these options have advantages and disadvantages. |
C.I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem. |
D.It’s unfair to let the government to share all the responsibilities. |
E. To make this possible,a percentage of profits should be set aside for this purpose.
F. Another way of solving the problem is to return the responsibility to the individual.
G. Unfortunately,as the present situation in our country shows,this is not a truly practical answer.
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A.Focus on your relationships. B.Think about what to do next step. C.Take good care of your body. D.Try to avoid over thinking. E.Set up a proper goal for yourself. F.Practice acts of kindness. |
Five Happiness Secrets For Tough Times
Sonja Lyubomirsky, an author, has researched the science of happiness for years.
Here are her tips to help you cope with a bad economy, and increase your bursts of happiness throughout the day.
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“You could spend a lot of time thinking deeply,” says Lyubomirsky.“But that just makes you feel even more pessimistic, more out of control, and affects your self esteem.Your relationships will suffer and your job performance will suffer.”
Get rid of pessimism.One of the most effective ways to cope when things are difficult is to adopt a positive thinking strategy.“What can I learn from this? Times are tough, I’ve been furloughed at work, but I can spend more time with the kids, adopt a new hobby, or learn a new set of skills.”
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Now more than ever we need each other to survive.Lyubomirsky found that doing good things for friends, family, or strangers can make you happier.Think of practical, everyday gestures that can make someone’s life a little bit easier.For example, Lyubomirsky says, “Maybe now many of us can’t afford to take a cab to the airport, so offer to give a friend a ride.”
________
You don’t need an expert to tell you that relationships are critical to happiness.
Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill your kid’s needs can weigh down hard on your family life.But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus on caring for your loved ones.
“I was at a psychology conference where an expert was talking about the effects of this economy on families and how parents can’t afford to buy their kids luxuries like toys anymore,” says Lyubomirsky.“But what they don’t realize is that kids don’t care about toys — what they care about is parents being grumpy and taking it out on them.”
________
“If you find a happy person you will find a project,” says Lyubomirsky.“Happy people all have goals they care about.”
Commit yourself to a project – whether it is a business you want to start or a dance you want to learn.But it’s also important to remember to be flexible in these times.
Don’t get frustrated if circumstances are stopping you from meeting your goals.Adopt and change!
“If your spouse has lost their job you might have to change your goal,” says Lyubomirsky.“Or you might have to learn a whole new skill for a new job.”
________
When times are tough, it’s easy to get skip your regular workouts in favor of moping in front of the TV and eating a bag of chips.Your thinking is “I have more important things to worry about right now than looking good.”
But carve out a small part of your day to give your body some TLC.It will go a long way in boosting your happiness.“Even if you can’t afford to go to the gym,”
Lyubomirsky says, “take time out to exercise at home.”
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. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. . A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. . Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says. Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A.There are other methods that might help you with your studying. |
B.Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. |
C.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. |
D.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. |
E. Maybe you are an average student.
F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
This will help you understand the next class.
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You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control your behavior, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. __ The important position is the one that you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn, but you aren’t very ambitious. __ This means that you enjoy having a good time.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality.
You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people.
A.You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident. |
B.You know your strengths and weaknesses. |
C.Normally people seldom change their sleeping position. |
D.Everyone has got two personalities — the one that is shown to the world and the other that is |
secret and real.
E. Maybe you don’t want to make friends with a person who sleeps curled up.
F. You usually live for today not for tomorrow.
G. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position.
The Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan finished building Taj Mahal in 1648. He was a rich and powerful emperor, and he built the Taj Mahal as a memorial for his wife. The word “taj” means crown, “Mahal” was the name of his wife. Twenty thousand people worked for 18 years to complete this beautiful domed(圆顶屋) building. A thousand elephants carried huge stones and jewels from all over India and central Asia to the Taj. Shah Jahan wanted this memorial to be a burial place for himself and his wife.
The Taj Mahal is on the Yamuna River in Agra in northern India. Its picture is in most travel books and brochures. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset. For about fifteen rupees (or about US$0.33), anyone can enter this peaceful and quiet place.
As you enter, you pass through beautiful, silent gardens. From the gardens, you cross a wide courtyard. Suddenly, you see the dome of the main building through a tall, red sandstone gate. At daybreak, the Taj Mahal’s white walls turn rose. At noon, they blaze(发光)white. At dusk, they become dark grey.
After you pass through the gate, you step onto a wide stone platform. You look over another garden with pools. Everything is arranged carefully in fours. The garden is divided into four parts. There are straight rows of colorful flowers and trees in each of the parts. At the four corners of the Taj Mahal, there are pointed tall towers. After the gardens, you go down stone steps towards the main building with the tomb and the graves of Shah Jahan and his wife.
After hundreds of years, the Taj Mahal remains a lovely and peaceful place.
A.It was a monument of love. |
B.Four is a special number in the Moslem religion. |
C.Many people want to visit the Taj Mahal some day. |
D.This beautiful building is truly a jewel for all people. |
E. The Taj Mahal is most beautiful by the light of the full moon.
F. To many people around the world, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of India.
G. From the cool, dark gates, the Taj Mahal seems to float between earth and sky.
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The right pair of exercise shoes can do a lot to prevent discomfort and injuries, personal trainers say.Here are some shopping tips:
Depending on your workout, shoes designed for walking, running, tennis, cross-training or another specialty will provide the best support for your feet.
Shop when you normally exercise.Feet actually get bigger throughout the day, sometimes swelling up as much as a half-size by nighttime.
Try them on.Never grab a pair of exercise shoes based only on the size of footwear you normally buy.Bring the type of socks you’d wear to work out and go for a walk through the store.
You should be able to spread your toes out comfortably.Make sure there’s about a half-inch of space between them and the front of the shoe.The back should fit snugly (warmly and comfortably) against your heel and not move up and down.If your feet are different sizes, buy based on the larger one.
Talk to an expert.Shoe salesmen and personal trainers can study your stride (步伐) and the shape of your feet.
Many trainers recommend switching footwear every three to five months, if possible, to maintain(保持)proper cushioning and support.
One tip: if you have to tie your shoes very tightly to feel a good amount of support, they may be ready to go.
A.Think about how much you can afford to buy the workout shoes. |
B.Consider your type of exercise. |
C.Focus on fit. |
D.So don’t shop first thing in the morning if you often work out in the evening. |
E.Pay more attention to new style shoes.
F.Replace worn shoes regularly.
G.Usually they can recommend the best shoes to guard against injuries.
They were going to have a party last Saturday but ______ ______(决定不履行) at the last
minute.
_____(无论在什么地方) he may be, he will be happy.
In the end, it _____ _____ _____(归结为) two choices: you either improve your work or
leave.
I ______ the copy _____(与...比较) the original, but there was not much difference.
You can’t escape punishment.
=" You" can’t escape ______ _______.
The advanced scientific technology benefits us.
=" We" _____ _____ the advanced scientific technology.
He saved the drowning boy at the risk of losing his own life.
=" He" risked _____ _____ _____ to save the drowning boy.
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注意:涂卡时选项E用AB表示,选项F用CD表示。
以下是有关博物馆、音乐厅、剧院、大学等的信息:
A. National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside represents the full collection of museums and galleries in the city and offers the Eight Pass for a small fee, this enables the visitor a year’s unlimited visits to all eight establishments.
B. Although it is mainly associated with classical music, the Philharmonic Hall has branched out into popular music and the varied programme now includes country, rock, jazz and pop concerts; similar acts can be seen at the Empire. There is also the Picket on Hardman Street, and on Bold Street also has live music, including the occasional big name wanting to play in a smaller venue.
C. London Theatre may be separated into three parts. One section encompasses the sophisticated end of the theatre spectrum—plenty of Shakespeare and excellent modern plays. There are also the West End shows—this refers to the big productions, not to where they’re located. There are many big-production plays and operas that make for a great evening out.
D. Humanities College will set targets in three humanities—based specialist subjects. Applicants must choose a minimum of one key subject from history, geography or English. They will choose two other subjects from the following: religious education, citizenship, classics, English, history and geography.
E. Dance performances tend to center on Theater, where contemporary dance, ballet and opera can all be found. The Barbican Centre also house excellent productions, and the ICA is a Mecca for experimental dance.
F. Sexton College is the leading specialist catering(饮食提供)training centre in the education sector. Everyday we offer healthy, innovation and exciting menus, which meet the government standards. We have provided catering and cleaning services to Saint Francis Xavier’s College and the whole Liverpool for many years and recently won the contract to supply catering to Manchester. So join us, and you will get lots of practice.
以下是与广告相关的五个年人,请匹配他们各自可能去的地方。
Jon Murphy: I have worked for six months in California and have been to places as far as Bangkok, Australia, Canada and throughout Europe. Working with the communities is fantastic.
James Barton: I suppose I was born with a love of music. Every day, I listen to music for at least two hours and music bands are my favorite.
Jane Lake: I was at university studying Religious Studies and English. And now my area of practice is painting and drawing.
Dave Kirby: I met my great friend Andrew Schofield and it was probably he who introduced me to the theatre and plays.
Gary Burkett: Being a chef involves a lot of work. Not only do you have to cook but you learn about stock control, sourcing quality food, compiling rosters and creating attractive and exciting menus.
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