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Louis invited his friends to lunch one day. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he (find) that he had run out of salt. So Louis called to his son, “Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it: neither too much too little.”
His son looked surprised. “I can understand why I shouldn’t pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less, not save a bit of money?”
“That would be a very (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like ours,” Louis said.
Louis’s guests, had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy sale more cheaply if they could. Louis replied, “The only reason why a man would sell sale a lower price would be that he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect ____ the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it”
“But such a small thing couldn’t (possible) destroy a village.”
“In the beginning, there was only very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always (think) that it was only small and not very important, and look where we have ended up today.”
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I'm Jan Hasek, _____ old miner from the Czech Republic.In April 1945 I ______ (hear) something explode at midnight.I got up and _______ (run) outside.The sound came from a mine _____hadn't been used for a long time.Suddenly I saw some German soldiers _____the light of the moon.They were taking wooden boxes from trucks and putting ______in the mine.
A week later I decided _____ (go) and see for myself.To my surprise the entrance _____ the mine was closed.Some people say that the Amber Room and some gold ___________ (bury) in the mine.I think it might be so, _________ the Amber Room has never been found.
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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 to 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 is (I)”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers (sudden)became friendly to one another.
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Woman: Our design class is really interesting. Don't you think so?
Man: Yeah, I like Professor Vargas, sometimes he goes too fast, and I feel like I'm missing something. There's a lot we have (remember).
Woman: True. There are a lot of details about all the different styles.
Man: Yeah, there are Art Nouveau, and Art Deco, and Art Moderne... I have a hard time (keep) it all straight.
Woman: I know what you mean.
Man: For example, it seems to me Art Deco and Art Moderne are the same things.
Woman: Well, it's somewhat confusing. They were both popular in 1930s although Art Deco came a little before Moderne. I think Professor Vargas (say) Art Deco started at an exhibition in Paris in 1925. Let me check out my notes. Right, Art Deco was a popular international art design movement from 1923 until the 1940s, (affect) the decorative arts such as architecture and (industry) design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts and film.
Man: So, they were about the same time. It's one thing that gets confusing. thing is, they seem so similar that it's hard to see why they're (consider) different styles.
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Many stories happened at the Children’s Medical Care Center, deeply touched us. We saw a lot of children without hair because of their treatment. We played with them and taught them to draw pictures. They suffered great pains, were very friendly. It was much easier to communicate with them than we (expect).
One day, a girl suggested (teach) us how to fold paper. She taught us great patience, explaining each step slowly and clearly. Though we could easily do that, we still pretended (假装) to know nothing about it. We followed her and did everything she told us. Finally, when we finished our work (success), she gave each of us big hug. We could see the pride and happiness on her face. Her father was thankful to us that he held our hands tightly, tears in his eyes. It was not until then we knew the girl would receive an operation the next day.
It was really a valuable experience to us all. We began to think about how to deal with the difficulties in life, because (compare) with what these kids are going through, our “troubles” seem not worth mentioning at all.
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Today I’m here to tell you about the survival course I and all other scientists have to go through when we arrive in the Antarctic , and this is they call field training .
The first day’s training was the construction of snow shelters . We ( divide ) into three teams four persons in each team . Each team went for a different type of shelter . The Canadian ( choose ) the snow shelter type ; the New Zealanders dug through a pile of snow and we decided to dig a hole in the ground . We ( foolish ) thought it would be the easiest . So we set to work and after ( dig ) for a couple of hours , it was beautiful , deep and long unfortunately far too wide . else succeeded with their efforts but we had to announce ( fail ) , for we couldn’t get enough snow ( build ) a roof . So in the end all we had was a deep hole and that’s how we came to sleep outside at night in one of the coldest places in the world .
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May: Hi, Mike. Long time no see.
Mike: Hi, May!
May: Where have you been these days? It’s been quite a long time I last saw you in the library.
Mike: Well, I went to Hong Kong last month and stayed there _half a month.
May: Why did you stay there so long?
Mike: Er, I went there (attend) a meeting to discuss how to make sure of flight (safe) between countries.
May: I called you many times, but I could not get through, made me very angry.
Mike: Oh, I’m sorry. I got my phone number(change) when I was in Hong Kong so that I didn’t have to spend soon my phone calls.
May: Did you have a good time there?
Mike: Yes, a very nice time. I drove around with my friends. I also paid _visit to the Hong Kong Disneyland. It was the first time that I _(see) the sea. It’s (real) a wonderful experience.
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One rainy afternoon Betty (seat)on the stairs of a temple in Nepal, before which lay a muddy square. People had to walk on artificial path made by a line of bricks (get) to the other side. A friend of complained all the way while (step)on the bricks walking towards her. Looking around, her friend said extremely (patience), “Disgusting indeed! What if I fall into the dirty water?” Since he was her (acquaint), she nodded cautiously, hoping to comfort him by her silent sympathy.
A few minutes later another friend turned at the same scene. She walked on the same brick path dancing briskly and singing merrily, “Jump, jump, jump!” until she reached the dirty ground. She couldn’t help shouting, “ fun it is!” Eyes beaming with joy, she made the remarks, “The most pleasant thing of the rainy season is one can entirely be free from dust.”
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Umbrella is what we easily forget and leave behind in our daily life. When the weather is fine, we certainly don’t think of it; only when it's raining, we’ll carry it purposefully. But as soon as the rain stops, most likely we’ll forget we’ve put it. It has to wait patiently and pitifully for owner to claim it, otherwise it’ll remain alone as a deserted umbrella.
Once I suddenly found my longtime (use) umbrella “disappeared” I really got lost and regretted quite some time my own carelessness.
Several days later, out of my (expect), I saw it quietly stand in a corner of the house where I worked. I was extremely glad to regain it. Looking carefully at it, though it was so familiar me, I found for the first time its wooden handle (wear)out as a result of repeated rain-wash for years. I sought for it only when I needed it. It occurred to me that I should have paid (much) attention to it.
It sets me thinking. Around us there are always people giving us support in silence just like umbrella that protects us from the rain or any wretched weather. Will gou think of those individuals have helped you get through difficlty when you are leading a comfortable life?
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Have you ever thought about having meals at a restaurant in the sky? That’s became true in Kunming, Yunnan province. The open air restaurant, is lifted 30 meters high off ground by crane, surprised many people it appeared Wednesday, (attract)many foodies to try it out.
The dining area has 10 fixed seats (equip) with safety belts. It can (accommodation) eight customers, along with a chef and a waitress to serve them. A meal for 2 hours will cost 8,888 yuan per customer. So far 32 seats (book)for the four days between Thursday and Sunday.
Seeing the scene, someone yelled, “They’re taking risks! They are dinging the possible cost of lives.” But a male customer, after enjoying his dinner in the air, said (exciting), “It’s cool and I can have bird’s eye view of Dianchi Lake!”
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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.
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Several weeks ago, my husband and I decided to sell some of the old things in our house. We thought a good opportunity to clean up our 10-year-old son’s room and deal with some toys that were no (long) suitable for him to play with. We agreed that all the money (make) from selling the toys would go to our son.
We decided to sell the toys our son no longer liked and a little bike that was too small for him. The little bike, a bit old, was still in good condition.
We charged $ 10 for the bike, it didn’t sell. So, after the sale was over, my husband put it on the roadside with a sign, on were written “FREE BIKE”. Soon our doorbell rang. A little boy stood outside, (ask) in poor English whether the bike was really free. I said yes and that he could have it nothing. He smiled, got on the bike and (happy) rode away.
Later that evening I told my son that the old bike had been given to the little boy for free. He smiled, obviously happy (hear) that someone else would make good use of that little bike.
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My Italian Grandmother was a wonderful woman.I always felt blessed growing up in her home a boy.She worked hard,laughed loud,and was never afraid of life threw at her.
When she fell and broke her hip in her eighties,my Dad (force) to admit that he could no longer take care of her at home.It was with a heavy heart Dad moved Grandmother into a nursing home.
Our whole family gathered together for her 90th birthday in the nursing home dining room.It was a wonderful celebration of her life and the love we all had her.
Shortly after that birthday,however,life gave her the (tough) challenge of all as age and illness started to take her mind from her too.The Dementia(痴呆) grew worse and worse.At times when I visited her she didn’t know I was.During one of these visits I was holding her hand while she slept.When she awoke,her eyes stared at me and I could tell she didn’t recognize .She looked down at my hand(hold) hers and instead of pulling hers away,she smiled at me.Then she closed her eyes and went(peace) back to sleep.I could see then that even though her mind didn’t remember me,her spirit still remembered love.
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Waiting for a bus can be very (annoy). Often you (be) at the bus stop for half an hour, and the bus still hasn’t come. , people in Zhongshan, Guangdong don’t have to suffer this. It’s all because of a mobile APP, Zhongshan Real-time Buses. With the APP, people can find out the exact time a bus arrives and set an alarm to remind to go to the bus stop in time.
Five Senior 1 students make the APP possible. At first, they just wanted to add or change bus lines to help make it (easy) for students at their school to take buses. But later, they wanted to make something that is (benefit) to all the people of Zhongshan. (get) technical support, the team turned to the local public transportation group company. They carried out three surveys by collecting questionnaires are completed by about 600 people in shopping malls and bus stops. “The work took______almost all of our spare time for four months,” said Su Yinan, 16.
On Feb 25, Zhongshan Real-time Buses was born. It now covers over 100 bus lines in the city and has been downloaded more than 60,000 times. The project won the first place on the Fifth National High School Students Leadership Convention this summer.
“We are very happy that Zhongshan people are using the results of our efforts,”said Chen, “Students can also make a big difference society.”
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Computers and Internet networking are common in the American workplace. They play ________ (increasing) important roles ________ children’s education, communication with friends and family, and entertainment. Every aspect of modern life ________ (affect) by computers, and developing digital information literacy(读写能力) is essential in the 21st century.
Computer education is especially key for students, from primary through graduate school. Students today are expected ________ (conduct) researches on the Internet, complete homework online, ________make use of presentation software in class discussions. What’s more, ________ (train) in basic software programs is considered elementary for most white-collar positions. Additionally, communication through email is ________ office means as well, and employees must learn to manage multiple means of communication, ________ (include) the latest technology.
High schools often have computer literacy instructions and graduation ________ (require) as educators realize ________ their graduates need basic computer and software skills to be employable in positions beyond minimum wage service jobs.
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