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video of several renowned singers performing the same song, A-mei’s Listen to the Sea, appeared on Weibo’s hot post rankings soon after South Korean artist The One
(deliver) his version on the stage at Hunan TV’s I’m a Singer on March 6.
Now we can thank Sing My Song for (offer) music fans more choices to add to their playlists.
There have been many singing competitions Super Girl started the craze(热潮) in 2005. Among them is The Voice of China,
aims to find the singer with the
(strong) vocal abilities. I’m a Singer provides a platform for veterans(老兵) to rediscover their passion for music and challenge
. Super Girl and Super Boy are intended to find the next super idol for the show business. The
(win) don’t need to be the best singer but their personality must be
(difference) from others, that is to say, they must have a distinct personality.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the UK’s ITV has created a British version of Sing My Song, (mark) the first time a Chinese format talent show has been exported abroad.
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Over the years I've been teaching children about a simplepowerful concept --- the ant philosophy (哲学).I think everybody should study ants.
They have an(amaze) four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're heading somewhere and you try to stop them, they'll look for_
way. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, and they'll climb around. They never quit looking for a way to get where they
(suppose) to go.
Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important viewpoint. You can't be so naive ( 天真的) as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer and make_(prepare) for the long cold winter. You’ve got to think storms when it’s fine. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead.
The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind, "This won't last long. We'll soon be out of here." And on the first warm day, the ants are out.
_ it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out on the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.
And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much willant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All he
_ (possible) can. What an incredible philosophy!
you can learn from the ant philosophy is: Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
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Are you too old for fairy tales? If you think _ __, Copenhagen is sure to change your mind.
See the city first from the water. In the harbor sits Denmark's bestknown landmark: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? She left the world of the Sea in search of a human soul in one of Andersen's popular _ __(fantasy). From the harbor you can get a feel for the
_ _ (attraction) “city of green spires”. At twilight(黎明) or in cloudy weather, the spires of old castles and churches lend the city a dreamlike atmosphere. You'll think you've stepped into a watercolor painting.
Churches and castles are almost all that are left over in the original city. Copenhagen became __ __ capital of Denmark in 1445. During the late 16th century, trade grew, and so did the city. But fires in 1728 and 1795
__ _(terrible) destroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today
_ __(date) from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Copenhagen was the first city _ __(declare) a street for pedestrians only. The city has the
_ (little) traffic noise and pollution among European capitals.
__ _ you're from, you can come to dance, dine, and take in outdoor and indoor concerts. Even without money, you can still enjoy the proud old trees, the colored night lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you
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Until recently daydreaming was viewed as a waste of time or it (consider) an unhealthy escape from real life and its duties. But now some people are taking a fresh look at daydreaming. Some think it may be a very
(health) thing to do. Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to mental health. Daydreaming, they tell us,
a good means of relaxation. But its benefits go
this. A number of psychologists have conducted experiments and have reached some
(surprise) conclusion.
Dr. Joan T. Freyberg has concluded that daydreaming contributes growth. It also improves (concentrate),attention span, and the ability to get along with others. Industrialist Henry J.Kaiser believed that much of his success was due
the positive use of daydreaming. Florence Nightingale dreamed of becoming a nurse. The young Thomas Edison pictured
as an inventor.
For these notable achievers, it appears that their daydreams came .Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick offered this advice: “Hold a picture of yourself…in your mind’s eye, and you will be drawn toward it. Picture yourself
(vivid) as defeated and that alone will make victory impossible.
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Everyone has a childhood and childhood experiences are often very ____ (interest). Children often make us laugh.
I often remember my childhood, the years ______ many funny things happened. When I was a two-year-old child, both my parents were always very busy
______ their work. My mother worked as
______ sales manager in a company while my father served in the army. So I
_____ (live) with my grandma in a village. I was always waiting for my parents at home. Once my father sent us a photo of
______ ( he ) in a soldier’s uniform, which
____ (post) on the table reminding me of him.
Once my mother came to see me and we were _____ (go) to the downtown together. On the way we saw a group of
____ (soldier). And when I saw them, I became very excited. I shouted in a big voice, “This is my father; that one is my father; and he is my father, too…”
Hearing this, my mother laughed and said______ she would remember that moment all her life.
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Every winter in Alaska a race is held. But this is no ordinary race. Teams of dogs pull sleds(雪橇)along the snow and ice, (carry) up to 500 kg of supplies. A single driver is in charge of each team, and stands on the sled. This race
(know) as Iditarod runs from the town of Anchorage to the village of Nome, a journey of more than l,800 kilometers. It usually takes the teams about ten days to complete the course.
The Iditarod is usually run in(extreme) difficult weather conditions.Daytime
(temperature) range from zero to minus 40 degrees. Visibility(能见度)is often very poor, so drivers never allow
(them) to become separated from their team of dogs.
, the drivers depend almost entirely on the dogs for their survival.
The origin of the race(go) back many years to a time
some medicine needed to be taken from Anchorage to Nome, a very remote village. Because of severe weather, the only way to send the medicine
(be) to use dogs. Happily, the medicine was delivered just
time to save lives. To celebrate the heroic journey, Alaskans developed the Iditarod.
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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.
On our way to the house,it was raining(1) hard that we couldn't help wondering how long it would take(2) (get)there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack(3) dogs,seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters(4) had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and (5) (recommend)wonderful places to eat,shop,and visit. For breakfast,we were able to eat papaya(木瓜)and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work,they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting (6) (compete)to watch,together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many(7) (tradition)stories about Hawaii that were (8) (huge)popular with tourists. On the last day of our week﹣long stay,we (9) (invite)to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars,(10) (listen)to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
For the past ten years,my dad and I have attended the same school﹣he as an administrator and I as a student.Our relationship,in and out of school,has been totally unpredictable.
When I was younger,all that my dad said was doctrine (信条) and anything he did I,(1) ,copied.We played games together,and stayed up late reading bedtime stories.I could(2) my dad taking me to school,running into him(3) during the day and riding home with him every afternoon.
As I grew older,we were not as(4) as we used to be.He wasn't cool any more.He wore his socks too high,listened to(5) country music and laughed too loudly in front of my friends.He became a total embarrassment.
However,the(6) D that occurred in school were even worse.The worst one happened in seventh grade.My dad came to our New Year party,(7) as Donald Duck,guitar in hand,singing silly songs.Just kill me! I wanted to run away.
This (8) continued into high school,but we somehow began to find a balance.Things started to(9) around the time of my 10th﹣grade physics project.The(10) was to build a wood bridge with the best strength﹣to﹣weight ratio (比率).All the students and physics teachers(11) .So did my dad,the only administrator! Embarrassed,as usual,I (12) the scene.(13) ,later when I learned from my friends that my dad(14) all competitors and won everyone's admiration,I found that mixed in with my(15) was a touch of pride.
I had needed someone else to show me what I(16) in my dad.It wasn't the fact that he'd won;it was more than that.I began to(17) that we have many of the same values and sometimes the same opinions. No matter how much I had tried to(18) him,he still influenced me.
I feel(19) to have such an unusual father.The (20) I have developed with my dad over the years has enabled me to look back and see how I've grown.
(1)A.temporarily |
B. naturally |
C. originally |
D. passively |
(2)A.apply to |
B. count on |
C. see off |
D. pick out |
(3)A.gradually |
B. previously |
C. regularly |
D. eventually |
(4)A.close |
B. reliable |
C. generous |
D. confident |
(5)A.creative |
B. familiar |
C. horrible |
D. live |
(6)A.failures |
B. coincidences |
C. competitions |
D. disasters |
(7)A.dressed up |
B. broken down |
C. settled down |
D. signed up |
(8)A.debate |
B. party |
C. progress |
D. struggle |
(9)A.happen |
B. change |
C. grow |
D. disappear |
(10)A.issue |
B. task |
C. lesson |
D. procedure |
(11)A.participated |
B. protested |
C. hesitated |
D. explored |
(12)A.fled |
B. investigated |
C. pictured |
D. made |
(13)A.Instead |
B. Otherwise |
C. Therefore |
D. However |
(14)A.convinced |
B. defeated |
C. ignored |
D. evaluated |
(15)A.confusion |
B. encouragement |
C. embarrassment |
D. fascination |
(16)A.recommended |
B. tolerated |
C. doubted |
D. appreciated |
(17)A.recognize |
B. demand |
C. argue |
D. estimate |
(18)A.approach |
B. limit |
C. resist |
D. believe |
(19)A.puzzled |
B. fortunate |
C. concerned |
D. awkward |
(20)A.strategy |
B. habit |
C. relationship |
D. potential |
Many people have the hobby of collecting things,e.g.stamps,postcard or antiques.In the 18th and 19th centuries,(1) (wealth)people travelled and collected plants,historical objects and works of art.They kept their collection at home until it got too big (2) or until they died,and then it was given to a museum.The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane,for example,(3) (form) the core collection of the British Museum(4) opened in 1759.
The parts of a museum open to the public (5) (call) galleries or rooms.Often,only a small part of a museum's collection(6) (be) on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research.
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors.As well as looking at exhibits,visitors can play with computer simulations(模拟)and imagine(7) (they) living at a different time in history or(8) (walk) through a rainforest.At the Jorvik Centre in York,the city's Viking settlement is recreated,and people experience the sights,sounds and smells of the old town.Historical(9) (accurate) is important but so is entertainment.Museums must compete(10) people's spare time and money with other amusements.Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.
Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a (1) (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring.This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers(2) (carry) special significance.They represent the earth (3) (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges:Orange trees are more(4) decoration;they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth.They make great gifts and you see them many times(5) (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo:Chinese love their "Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices.(6) (certain) during the holiday period,this plant is a must.Bamboo plants are associated (7) health, abundance and a happy home.They are easy(8) (care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花):The(9) (beauty) long branches covered with pink﹣colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations.The plum trees are (10) first to flower even as the snow is melting (融化).They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
A
Oliver is a host of a TV programme on food. He says food (1) (play) a big role in his life. "My mum was a great cook, and she'd sometimes let me have a try," he said. The first dish Oliver prepared for his family was fried chicken wings. He made it with his mum's help. Oliver says if you're (2) (luck) enough to have someone close to you who enjoys cooking, ask them (3) you can join in when it's possible.
B
Single﹣use plastic bags are used at most a few times before they (4) (throw) away. It takes them hundreds of years (5) (break) down. Many of these bags end up in the ocean where larger ones can trap sea creatures, such as turtles and dolphins. Over time, the bags fall apart (6) countless tiny pieces, and fish can accidentally eat some of them. Now, lots of (7) (country) and regions are taking action to ban the sale of such bags to stop people using them.
C
A piece of stone (8) (find) on a Dutch beach suggests that our extinct human relatives, known as Neanderthals, were cleverer than previously thought. The Neanderthals (9) (live) alongside human ancestors in Europe for tens of thousands of years, before dying out about 40,000 years ago. They were much stronger than modern humans, but it's long been assumed that human ancestors were (10) (smart) than the Neanderthals. However, the stone tool made by Neanderthals suggests otherwise.
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Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned a farm, which looked almost abandoned. (lucky), he also had a cow
(produce) milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby for other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what
(leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass
it began to rain heavily. While making great
(effort) to run away, she
(fall) over the hill and died. Then Johnson tried to make
living without the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs (草药) and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees
(sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market
people from the town met regularly. Now
occurred to him that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.
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Six men have been trapped in a mine for seventeen hours. If they are not brought to the surface soon they may lose their(life). However, rescue operations are
(prove) difficult. If explosives are used, vibrations will cause the roof of the mine
(collapse). Rescue workers are therefore drilling a hole on the north side of the mine. They intend to bring the men up in
special capsule.
there had not been a hard layer of rock beneath the soil, they would have completed the job in a few hours. As it is, they have been drilling for sixteen hours and they still have a long way to go. Meanwhile, a microphone, which
(low) into the mine two hours ago, has enabled the men to keep in touch with the closest relatives. Though they are running out of food
drink, the men are
(cheer) and confident that they will get out soon. They have been told that rescue operations are progressing
(smooth). If they knew how difficult it was to drill
the hard rock, they would lose heart.
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My friend had a chance to make a trip to Hong Kong August 15,2015. He had dreamed about
(visit) it since his boyhood and it was the first time that he
(be) there. The following was ____
__he had seen.
(arrive) there, he was
(shock) by its beautiful scenery and tall buildings. ___
we all know, Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world. Wherever he went, he saw many smiling faces. People in Hong Kong were kind, generous, easygoing and ready to help others. Much to his surprise, he saw that people there always kept order in public places. __
a great number of people were waiting for the next train at the subway station, they were talking in such a low voice as not to disturb others.
Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. English is (wide) used in governments, markets, service centers and other fields.
Staying there for a week was a good experience for him , he would never forget.
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