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I’m ______ only daughter of my parents. So they are worried____ everything I do. For example, ______ I ride my bike, my parents won’t let me ride by myself. They are afraid I might fall off my bike and hurt ______ .They are taking great trouble to support the bike, with my mother even _____ (carry) a first-aid box. I’m not free to ride and I often say _____ (angry), “Why not let me ride alone?”
Now, most families have only one child. Parents want to do_____ for their children. This does no good ____ them. Too much love from parents may stop children from______ (be) independent. In my opinion, parents should let their children do____ they can do alone.
Time flies! This isthird year that I have been in this school.In the past two and a half years,our school (organize) many activities.What impressed me (much) was an activity (call)“Learning to Farm”.On an autumn afternoon,we(send) to a farm we learnt to plant potatoes(be) in the city for such a long time,we were so happy to go to the countryside.After (spanide) into three groups,we started to work.Some cut potatoes pieces,and_put the pieces of potatoes into the holes and put the earth back.
A: Now let’s go back to your first novel, Rag Doll.When did you write ?
B: Rag Doll, yes.I wrote it in 1960, a year after I left school.
A: How old were you then?
B: Um, eighteen? Yes, eighteen, because a year later I went to IndonesiA.
A: Mm.And of course it was your (experience) in Indonesia that inspired your first film Eastern Moon.
B: Yes, that’s right, although I didn’t (actual) make Eastern Moon until 1978.
A: And you worked in television for a time too?
B: Yes, I started making documentaries for television in 1973, when I was thirty.That was after I gave up farming.
A: Farming?
B: Yes, that’s right.You see, I (stay) in Indonesia for eight years.I met my wife there in 1965, and we came back and bought a farm the west of England, in 1970.It was really kind of experiment .
A: But you gave up three years later.
B: Well, yes.You see it was very hard work, and I was also very busy (work) on my second novel, the Cold Earth, came out in 1975
A: Yes, that was a best-seller, it?
B: Yes, it was, and that’s why only two years after that I was able to give televisionwork and fix my attention on films and that sort of thing.
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My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. seems that she can’t controlherself well, just clicking constantly with the mouse. Let me tell what happened last night.
It was the fourth time she (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her (think) twice before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied
confidently, “With the New Year (approach), preparation is necessary. Besides, I haven’t bought things on the Internet for a WHOLE week.” Hearing her words, I was really (speech). In most cases, the things she bought aren’t good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys process of buying online.
Nowadays, the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of (problem). One of them is more spending, because people are (easy) attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation is an important lesson many people need to learn.
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_______ we all know,life is full of dreams and having a good dream is of great importance in our daily life.______ a good dream,people can’t make progress and countries can’t develop. And I hold the strong belief _______everyone,whether he is old or young,poor or rich,junior or senior,does have a good dream!After all,dreaming is certainly a positive part of our life,and _______ (wish) for good things,however,costs nothing!
What’s more,it is important to fly our dreams,especially for those _____ are senior high school students. It is high time for them to fly their dreams. If they can’t let out dreams fly,the dream would just be _______ dream,not reality!
Therefore,_______ is no wonder that so many people have a dream since their childhood. With a nice dream,China succeeded in hosting the 29th Olympic Games in 2008;with a nice dream,Hong Kong _______ (return) to the motherland peacefully in 1997;with a nice dream,Yuan Longping rids the world of hunger;with a nice dream,Michael Jordon becomes the most popular basketball star;with a nice dream,I can stand on this stage to compete in the final English speech contest. And with an aim of achieving success,I must do the best!
So my good friends,if you want to realize your dream,please do not be afraid in face of difficulties or give up in face of failure _______ lose your dream in face of pains. You must keep going forward . _______ (brave)!Just fly your dream high above the sky!
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It’s said that a giant rock was located in the North Sea but once many boats and ships(strike)it and sank.
About a century years ago,a kind and imaginative minister came up with an idea to have a buoy(浮标)(fasten)to the rock.On the top of the buoy(place)a bell,which would ring whenever any ships got closer.When hearing the bell ringing,sailors knew where the rock was and stayed safe.One day,a sea robber Rover happened(sail) not far away from the rock.
Seeing_buoy floating in the water,he decided to play a trick.Soon his crew broke the chain that held the buoy,let the bell go into the water and then sailed away.In the following weeks,they robbed manships around the seas and filled the ship with a great(vary) of treasures.Unfortunately,when returning,they themselves had no idea how to get away from the terrible rock_the ring.The ship was moving swiftly in the darkthere was a great crash.was the very rock and the ship began to sink.
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Festivals and celebrations of all kinds (hold) everywhere since ancient times.Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, (plant) in spring and harvest in autumn.At that time people would starve if food was difficult to find, especially during the cold winter months.
Today's festivals have many origins, some( religion) , some seasonal, and some for special people or events.Some festivals are held to honor the dead or to satisfy the ancestors, who might return either to help or to do harm.For example, the Japanese festival Obon is honored in(memorize) of their ancestors.People then should go to clean graves, light lamps and play music they think that this will lead the ancestors back to earth.In Mexico, people celebrate the Day of the Dead in early November. this important feast day, people eat food in shape of skulls and cakes with "bones" on them.They offer food, flowers and gifts to the deaD. The Western holiday Halloween also had origin in old beliefs about the return of the spirits of dead people.It is now a children's festival, they can dress up and go to their neighbors' homes to ask for sweets.The Dragon Boat Festival in China honors the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan.India has a national festival on October 2 to honor Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped gain India's (depend) from Britain.
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Some buildings are known their artistic beauty, some for their (detail) design, and others for their architects’ imagination. But a London building has made headlines for none of these reasons.
In its short history, 20 Fenchurch Street has made itself (know) by reflecting(反射)sunlight ( strong ) that it once melted parts of a sports car in the street below.
So is no wonder that the building was named the UK’s ( bad ) building. According to the magazine, the judges, were architects and writers, and agreed that 20 Fenchurch Street (design) by a Uruguayan architect should win the prize.
And the building’s problems end with reflection. Dangerous winds are also blown along the street below. A pedestrian (行人) said to the BBC that she almost got blown over when ( walk ) past the heavy building.
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When I looked out at the white blanket covered the ground, I couldn’t help but smile a bit. It was so beautiful. It softened the bare trees and hid the dead grass. In the (distant), I could hear the sound of the snow falling on the road, the barking of a happy dog, and the laughter of children playing outside, enjoying their day off from school.
The sweet music of that laughter (bring) back a hundred memories of past winters. I remembered (catch) snowflakes on my tongue, building snowmen, making snow angels, sledding down hills, and always losing the snowball fights with first brothers and then my own children. Standing there in that warm coat of remembering made the wind (little) cold. I looked up, stuck out my tongue, and the first time in years caught a snowflake on it. It tasted so fresh clean. It tasted like youth, like joy, and like love. I looked up to the heavens and thanked God for all of my memories and for the simple (true) that you are never old to be young again.
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Once, in a lovely garden lived the most beautiful butterfly in the world. She was so pretty, and had won so many beauty competitionsshe had become very proud. One day, a naughty cockroach (蟑螂) got fed up with her showing off, and decided(teach) her a lesson.
She went to see the butterfly, and in front of everyone she told her that she wasn’t really that beautiful, and that the butterfly only won the competitions the judges had been paid. In(real), the cockroach was the most beautiful.
The butterfly was angry and told the cockroach, “I(beat) you in a beauty competition, with whichever judges you choose.” “OK, I accept. See you on Saturday,” answered the cockroach, and leftwaiting for a reply.
That Saturday everyone went to beauty competition. The butterfly arrived completely confident of victory until she saw the judges were: cockroaches, worms, beetles. All of them(prefer) the ugliness and bad smell of the cockroach.
The butterfly was left sobbing and (disappoint), wanting never to enter another beauty competition in her life. Fortunately, the cockroach forgave the butterfly for her pride and they became friends.
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William Campbell, Satoshi Omura and Tu Youyou jointly won the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine__ their work against parasitic diseases (寄生虫病). 85-year-old Tu was awarded this prize for her contribution to__ (reduce) the death rate of malaria (疟疾), minimizing patients’ suffering and promoting mankind’s health. This is __ science is all about.
As a matter of fact, Tu has won some attention when she _(get) in 2011. But there is no way to compare her popularity back to the attention she is receiving today. As the first Chinese mainland Nobel Prize Winner of natural science award, Tu’s winning __(complete) surprised Chinese people, _have long been wondering when the first Chinese Nobel Laureate in natural science would appear.
Tu Youyou is the first Chinese scientist to win a Nobel Prize for work __ (carry) out within China. She has spent 40 years’ time on scientific research. Although the Nobel Prize did not come to her untilfour decades later, it is definitely one of __most privilege rewards that recognizesTu’s devotion and perseverance in discovering artemisinin (青蒿素). Her record-breaking winning __ (be) a reminder that science is never about instant success. There is no way to measure how much you spend on scientific research and compare __with how much reward you get.
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Today, after finishing dinner in town, my husband and I were driving back home. As we pulled over, we saw a couple painting their furniture.
I went inside our home,_______ (change) and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help. While leaving my home, I was plagued (困扰) by thoughts of _______ (embarrass), denial, or being received. ______, I gathered the courage to go down and ask ________ ,anyway!
Initially, the woman denied. Then, the man said, “Sure”, and he handed me a spray paint bottle. We got into some good conversations ________ painting with great effort. When we finished, I briefly chatted with them before leaving.
In the end, not only________ I enjoy helping them, but also learned about my neighbors. _______ the way home, I must admit, I couldn’t help but wonder _____ they might be thinking about me. ______ is tough to do a good deed for others and not expect that they will be thinking good about you.
Today’s experience taught me some ______ (value) lessons in my life! Hopefully, these lessons will help me continue my acts of kindness in future.
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One Sunday morning in August I went to a local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment (late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me he bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man (seat) at the front. He (pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be (mental) disabled. Behind him were other people to he was trying to talk, but after some minutes they walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed.
I didn't want (laugh) at for talking to him but I didn't like leaving him his owneither. After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.
I'm glad I made the choice. It made of us feel good.
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Yesterday was my 18th birthday. As Father and Mother thought it was a big occasion for me,they suggested I (hold) a birthday party at home to celebrate it. For several days they had been busy (prepare) for this. By 4 o’clock I was pleased to see all my friends had come a lot of beautiful presents. Mother cooked us a big meal.
We (spend) a wonderful night together, eating and talking (happy). The most exciting moment was when Mother put a big birthday cake on the table and all my friends began to sing Happy Birthday. Seeing the 18 candles burning, I couldn’t keep back my tears. mother and father’s love, I would not lead such a happy life now. Mother asked me to make a wish I blew out all the candles. After that,everyone enjoyed the sweet birthday cake and shared my happiness.
I am eighteen years old now, means I’ve become an adult and have more _ (responsibility). I’ll do (me) best to return my parents’ love and live up to their expectations.
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Imagine falling towards the planet Earth at awesome speed of 300 kilometers per hour. You start your fall from over four kilometers above the Earth. And you have less than one minute before you pull your parachute (降落伞)cord. You are falling fast that just turning your head can send you off a different direction. This is the wild side of a sport that has not found its limit—freeflying.
Freeflying (base) on the more traditional skydiving, of which are eye-catching. However, it is more terrifying to watch freeflyers create formations and movements. Freeflyers, the name suggests, enjoy the more spontaneous(即兴的)thrill of doing their own things.
The wildest trip for a freeflyers is falling ‘head down’. Falling ‘head first’ requires a great deal of control, which means (travel) not only fast but also steadily. Even the (slight) movement has a great effect on your direction.
They wear the amusing jumpsuits, strange helmets and smaller parachutes. (actual), their parachutes are about one quarter the size of the traditional skydiver’s parachutes. It is only in the last few years freeflying has gained any real public acceptance.
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