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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. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem.
First, employers should take the responsibility for their retired employees. To make this possible, a percentage of profits should be set aside for this purpose. But when a company must take life-long responsibility for its employees, it may suffer from a commercial disadvantage due to higher employee costs.
Another way of solving the problem is to return the responsibility to the individual. 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 their 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 funded through government taxes to increase the lever of pensions. Furthermore, some institutions should be created for senior citizens, which can help provide a comfortable life for them. Unfortunately, as the present situation in our country shows, this is not a truly practical answer. 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 set up some working places especially for the elderly where they are independent.
To sum up, all these measures have advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that some combination of these measures may be needed to provide the care we hope to give to our elderly generations.
Title :More Concern Should be Given to the ____

Topic	Who should take responsibility for the ____of the lives of the elderly?
____ to the problem	★____ should set a percentage of profits aside in case of  ____ from a commercial disadvantage. ★Individuals should save during his working years to pay for the years of ___. ★The government could provide funds through government ____ to increase the level of pensions. ★Workplaces for the elderly, where they can enjoy ____, should be set up.
____	It is necessary to ____ these measures to provide the care to the elderly.

 

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Have you ever wanted to be part of a band as a famous singer or musician? To be        , a lot of people            great importance to becoming rich and famous. Most musicians often meet and            a band because they like to write and play their own music. They may give ____________ in pubs or clubs, for _______   they are paid in cash. However, there was one band that started in a different way. It was called the Monkees and began as a TV show. The musicians were to play_______  on each other as well as play music, most of which was             loosely on “The Beatles”. And the Monkees’ performances were            enough to be copied by other groups. After a year or so, they started to play and sing their own songs like a real band. Though the band    ____  up in about 1970, they reunited in the mid-1980s. They produced a new record in 1996, with which they           their former time as a real band.
The Olympic Games _________ the biggest sports meeting in the world. There are two main sets of Olympic Games -- the Winter and the Summer Olympics. Both of them are held ______    four years on a            basis. Nowadays all countries can take part. But only athletes            have reached the agreed standard for their event will be ____________ as competitors. Women are not only allowed to join in the Olympics but play a very important role.

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The Olympic ______ is “Faster, Higher, stronger”.
______ there is a river, there is a city. Perhaps this is not always true, but it is true that many of the world’s greatest cities have been ______ on the banks of a river.
In the 1984 Olympic Games, Carl Lewis from the USA won four medals in ______ and ______ and became one of the best ______ in the 20^th century.
The Neva River flows ______ the centre of St Petersburg in Russia.
Following the history-making ______ in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, China won another______ in 2001 which was not for medal.
When asked about the ______ of his success, Steven Spielberg said that he ______ much of his success and happiness ______ his wife and children.
If we know more about what causes endangerment, we may be able to ______ ______ before it is too late.
Cellphones, or ______ phones, make it possible for us to talk to anyone from anywhere.
If the new species is too strong or uses too much of the ______ in the habitat, some of the ______ species may become endangered.
The latest cellphones have ______ such as games, music and an electronic calendar that will ______ you about appointments and important dates.
People who go to a ______ Western dinner party for the first time may surprised by table ______ in Western culture. Knowing them will help you make a good ______.
They are all used to their ______: that is, they have learnt how to live successfully in their habitat. When the habitat of a species is changed or _______ , the animal or plant has to either ______ to the change or find a new home.
Chuck learns that we need friends to share ______ and ______, and that it is important to have someone to care about.
The knife and fork that are ______ to your plate are a little bit bigger than the ones beside them.
In 1776 America became an ______ country. After that, the ______ slowly began to change.

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How to be a good listener
Everyone loves a good listener. But there are more reasons to develop the skill of listening than to win hearts or popularity contests.
Listening heals hurts and builds bridges. It gives us the ability to understand and empathize, to view the world from our own point. It can bring us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. But most importantly, it allows us to give the people around us the gifts they crave (渴望) most—a sense of worth.
As it turns out, there’s more to good listening than just keeping quiet and allowing someone to speak. Effective listening is actually a combination of two key communication skills: listening and verifying (确认).
Even when we’ve managed to hear a person’s entire message, we often interpret it wrong—according to our own understanding, experience, or prejudice. As an effective listener, your goal is to hear and absorb what another has to say……in exactly the way they mean it to be understood. Only then can you respond properly. This is much easier read than done, so here are a few helpful tips:
1. Give the speaker your full attention.
Stop talking and remove all distractions. Turn off the TV, your phone, or computer. Watch your body language. The way you look at the speaker, or the way you stand or sit, makes a huge difference. The right listening body language communicates that we are listening openly and attentively, and puts the other person at ease.
2. Be patient.
Not everyone is a gifted speaker. Some people take longer to find the right word to make a point. Others are too worried to get their message across properly. If necessary, ask the speaker to explain further. It will help him / her speak more exactly and it will help you hear and understand better.
3. Keep your emotions in check.
If what someone is saying creates an emotional response in you, make an extra effort to listen carefully. When we’re angry, frightened or upset, we often miss key parts of what is being said.
4. Hold your fire.
Don’t jump to conclusions immediately. A good listener doesn’t react until comprehension is complete. If you respond in a way that makes the other person defensive, even if you “win” the argument, you may lose something far more valuable.
5. Even if you think you understand. VERIFY.
Never assume you got the message right. Pause, think about what was said, and then ask “Is this what you meant?” or “Am I understanding this right?”
6. Empathize
Take a moment to stand in the other person’s shoes, to look at the situation from his / her point of view……especially when you’re being told something personal or painful, or something you strongly disagree with. The more shoes you are able to successfully stand in within your life time, the less puzzled you’ll find your life and relationships to be.

__________ of good listening	__________ hurts. Building __________. Allowing us to__________ and empathize, and viewing the world in an all-round way. Bringing us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. _________ the people around us feel worthy.
Components of effective listening	● Good listening consists of two key communication skills: __________ and verifying.
__________ to be a good listener	Listening to the speaker _________. Trying to be a _______ listener. Avoiding being affected by your emotions. Waiting before you take_________. Verifying. Empathizing

How to be a good listener
Everyone loves a good listener. But there are more reasons to develop the skill of listening than to win hearts or popularity contests.
Listening heals hurts and builds bridges. It gives us the ability to understand and empathize, to view the world from our own point. It can bring us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. But most importantly, it allows us to give the people around us the gifts they crave (渴望) most—a sense of worth.
As it turns out, there’s more to good listening than just keeping quiet and allowing someone to speak. Effective listening is actually a combination of two key communication skills: listening and verifying (确认).
Even when we’ve managed to hear a person’s entire message, we often interpret it wrong—according to our own understanding, experience, or prejudice.
As an effective listener, your goal is to hear and absorb what another has to say…in exactly the way they mean it to be understood. Only then can you respond properly.
This is much easier read than done, so here are a few helpful tips:
1. Give the speaker your full attention.
Stop talking and remove all distractions. Turn off the TV, your phone, or computer. Watch your body language. The way you look at the speaker, or the way you stand or sit, makes a huge difference. The right listening body language communicates that we are listening openly and attentively, and puts the other person at ease.
2. Be patient.
Not everyone is a gifted speaker. Some people take longer to find the right word to make a point. Others are too worried to get their message across properly. If necessary, ask the speaker to explain further. It will help him / her speak more exactly and it will help you hear and understand better.
3. Keep your emotions in check.
If what someone is saying creates an emotional response in you, make an extra effort to listen carefully. When we’re angry, frightened or upset, we often miss key parts of what is being said.
4. Hold your fire.
Don’t jump to conclusions immediately. A good listener doesn’t react until comprehension is complete. If you respond in a way that makes the other person defensive, even if you “win” the argument, you may lose something far more valuable.
5. Even if you think you understand. VERIFY.
Never assume you got the message right. Pause, think about what was said, and then ask “Is this what you meant?” or “Am I understanding this right?”
6. Empathize.
Take a moment to stand in the other person’s shoes, to look at the situation from his / her point of view…especially when you’re being told something personal or painful, or something you strongly disagree with. The more shoes you are able to successfully stand in within your life time, the less puzzled you’ll find your life and relationships to be.

of good listening	hurts. Building . Allowing us toand empathize, and viewing the world in an all-round way. Bringing us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. the people around us feel worthy.
Components of effective listening	Good listening consists of two key communication skills: and verifying.
to be a good listener	Listening to the speaker. Trying to be a listener. Avoiding being affected by your emotions. Waiting before you take . Verifying. Empathizing.

 

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It was a winter morning, just before Christmas, while most people were warming up their cars, my husband, Trevor, had to ride his bike 4 kilometers away from home to work. On his      (arrive), he parked his bike outside the back door   usual. After 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone,   was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, and also the bike was used      (get) groceries, saving us from having to walk long distances from   we live.
I was so sad that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger    bought a bike, and then called my husband to fetch it. Once again my husband had a way to get to and     his job. It really is     honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.
People say that a smile can      (pass) from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it      (strong) our faith in humanity. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways, we, too, can share with others.

Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is very popular among business people who want to improve their careers, but its rules can be applied to any area of life. For example, Covey’s rules can be used to improve relationships between parents and children or to improve the way you manage your time.
Covey begins by discussing habits and effectiveness, and why they are both important to success. According to Covey, for an action to become a habit, you must know what to do and why should do it. However, you also must want to do it. On the other hand, effectiveness means having a balance between success and a good relationship with the people around you. In order to be successful, you must have habits that make you able to deal effectively with others and your own personal life.
Next, Covey introduces the seven habits of highly effective people. The first three habits focus on personal growth. The next three habits are about how to get along with others. The seventh habit shows how to achieve physical, emotional and mental health.
Covey includes exercises to help you analyse your life. He challenges you to decide what you want to contribute to society in your lifetime. He does this by asking you to think about what people to say about you after you die. Your answer to this question will help you make better decisions about how to spend your time. In this way, you can challenge yourself to make your dreams and ambitions come true.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has the potential to really improve your life.

Introduction	This book can help you improve your career and your    relationship and manage your time better.
For success	l Habits: you must know what to do and why should do it. You also must want to do it. l     .You should achieve a  between success and a good relationship with the people around you.
The seven	The first three habits focus on personal    . The next three habits are about how to get along with others. The seventh habit shows how to achieve physical, emotional and   health.
Exercises	l They help you    your life. l Decide what   you want to make in your lifetime. l Challenge yourself toyour dreams and ambitions.
	The book has the potential to really improve your life.

 

I believe being honest is one of the greatest gifts. I know they call it a lot of fancy names,   upright and straightforward. And it’s still what makes a man a good citizen. This is my code, and I try to live by.
I’ve been in the taxi business for thirty-five years,    (know)there is a lot about it that is not so good. Because taxi drivers are tough, people get the wrong impression   ____they are bad. Taxi drivers are just like    people. Most of them will act as rude fellows. But almost every week you read in the papers that a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or like that people leave in their cars. Once, I found an emerald ring in my car. I remembered helping a lady  a lot of suitcases that day, so I went back to     I had dropped her off. It took me almost two days to wait for her in order to return her ring to her. I didn’t get as much as “thank you”. However, I    (feel) good because I had done what was right.
As far as I know,     (practice) everyone will give you something, because most Americans are fairly generous. I believe in God and try to be    good member of my parish（教区）. I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act. I have been trying this for a long time, and the longer I try, the   (easy) it gets.

A rich landowner decided to leave possessions to one of his two sons. As he lay on the deathbed, he called the two young men to him         the break of dawn and even before the cock could crow (鸣叫). He then said, “I will leave all my wealth to the one         can best fill this room. It was in this room          I made plans on how to build up my fortune. Not an inch must         (leave) uncovered. As I am getting        (weak) by the hour you both must come back by midnight.” He handed them a small piece of silver and an empty bag to put their purchases in. They both went out and        (hurry) came back with their purchases.         (bring) the straw, the elder began to spread it about the floor,         far from filling the room. It did not even cover half the space. “This is no use, son,” said the father, “and let me see how         brother fills the room.” The younger son took         his bag a large candle, set it on the table in the centre of the room and lit it. A brilliant bright light filled up the whole room. The father was delighted and exclaimed, “Son, I am sure you will use the wealth well.”

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An 8.8magnitude earthquake struck Chile on 27 Feb,2010.More than 300 people are reported ____(kill) in Chile after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit the South American nation early Saturday，____(cause)considerable destruction as well，and creating tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean.
Rescuers worked frantically for hours to help survivors of the quake ____centered 100 kilometers from the city of Concepcion but caused damage and deaths in several parts of Chile.
Homes，buildings and bridges collapsed or caught fire，cars ____(overturn)，and the main international airport had to be shut down because of damage. One survivor said it was terrible. She said she thought she was not ____(scare)of earthquakes but then，she says，it looked as if everything was going to collapse. There were at least eight aftershocks and tidal waves of up ____ two meters that hit Chile’s coast. Residents in lowlying areas and living on islands off the mainland tried to flee ____higher ground. Chile experiences many earthquakes but the early Saturday natural disaster was ____of its most severe (剧烈的). Thorne Lay，a geophysicist at the University of California，Santa Cruz，said it was much stronger than ____one that caused devastation(废墟)in Haiti last month，but probably less ____(destroy)，because of where it was centered.

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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m very pleased    (see) all of you here because you are my special guests. Welcome to our company’s museum. My name is Brown, George Brown. I’m the general manager of the company. As you all know, we     (main) make computers in our company, as well as some other electronic products. But we are also quite interested in    (educate). That’s why we have founded this museum,   children can learn how computers have been developed, how they are made     how they are used in industry, agriculture, scientific research and many other areas. Children can operate the computers, push the buttons and listen to stories about computers, and they can enjoy video shows. I know you are all teachers and you know  schoolchildren really need. So I hope you can give me suggestions after you    (show) around. I want my museum to be the best of its kind     it opens to all schoolchildren. This is Mr Tom Silver, my assistant. He will be your guide now. I’ll be ______ you in an hour and a half. Enjoy    . See you.

I wonder whether Mike is getting annoyed with me. I had promised to help him       his maths in the library this afternoon. just as I was about to start out, Uncle John,      had just come back from abroad, came to see me. John has always been a good friend as well    
a good uncle. He used to come to see me when I was young, but I had not seen him for ages.     had a good chat and had a very nice time together. I tried to call Mike and tell him about the delay, but wasn’t ablereach him since his mobile phone was powered off. When I got to the library, he was nowhere to be seen. He was likely to be very upset, since I should have met him there. I think I’d better apologize to him tomorrow       not keeping the appointment. I’d rather tell him the truth than make      excuse.

The way   people spend their holidays has changed a lot.   seems that people are changing their   (mind) and they want to explore the outside world. The seaside still has  different attractions for people. But it will be possible to decrease(下降) because   the pollution. Now people   (persuade) to travel abroad which can widen their knowledge about the world. Another track is that camping is   (rise). People insist   getting close to nature. Anyway, people should refer to journals, guide books and even ask advice   the experienced   they begin their travel.

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Time came to the year 1938 and people in the world began to broadcast the first color TV program.
             was not until 1938           the first color TV program was broadcast.
Aspirin is likely to reduce the risk of heart attacks in that it can help the blood circulate better.
Aspirin has the           to reduce the risk of heart attacks           it can help the blood circulate better.
Follow those experts’ tips, and your time doing research on the Internet will be much more worthwhile.
             you follow those experts’ advice, it is worthwhile           your time doing research on the Internet.
They complained about the quality of the food there and were unwilling to foot the bill(埋单).
Not only           they complain about the quality of the food there, but also they                   to foot the bill.
A lot of people agree acupuncture can reduce pain as it can avoid pain reaching the brain.
A lot of people           to the theory that acupuncture can reduce pain as it can     block pain           reaching the brain.

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Congratulations! You are about to start a multi-faceted(多面的) journey of exploration. You are about to enter high school as a freshman. And here are some tips on how to start a new year at a new school.
As a high school freshman, choose courses that suit you. I encourage you to take a few courses with the title “Honors”, because they are meant to be challenging and intellectually exciting. If you are hungering for knowledge, see if you can take Advanced Placement (AP) course（大学预修课）---courses that may allow students to earn college credit(学分) for performing satisfactorily in the AP exams held nationally every May. AP classes such as AP Environmental Science and AP Human Geography are well-known for being easy, so taking either of them would be a perfect way of getting yourself into the AP program deeply.
Try to find a balance between in-school activities and out-of-school activities. An imbalance will surely cause you to be stressed. If you love sports, consider trying out for the various sports teams your school offers. Exercise is a great way to stay in shape, learn proper time management, gain new friendships, and keep your mind away from school day stress. Also consider joining your school’s band or some other clubs your school offers. Most importantly, be a part of activities that you are fond of.
If you’re a high achieving student, you’re probably asking yourself, “ What should I do to get into a top college?” The truth is that when most colleges judge your college application, they don’t focus on your freshman year grades or extracurricular activities. Freshman year of high school is supposed to be a time of exploration—a time to find out your favorites and to develop them in the future. However, the method to apply to (申请)colleges is sometimes confusing, so you would benefit yourself by at least knowing the types of standardized tests you need to take before applying to college. The best resource for this is “ The College Board”, the company that creates the college entrance exams you will take in the future.
Your high school experiences will undoubtedly be very important to you. It is the last step before you begin your life as an adult. Freshman year of high school is the time to make your interests and activities to fit who you are. As a freshman, challenge yourself in and out of classroom. Stay positive , work hard and remember to have fun!

Title:___ ______ for high school freshmen
Academics	Choose    courses	●Take a few courses with the Title “Honors”. ●Taking AP courses can    your hunger for knowledge
Activities	Achieve a     between two types of activities	●Consider joining various school     teams ●Consider joining your school’s band or some other school clubs ●Take part in the activities which you
Preparing for college	Freshman year is mainly for you to explore	●Find your favorites and develop them ●Get to     the standardized tests you need to take before applying to college
The    of high school	●It is the last step before you begin your life as an adult ●Freshman year is the time to make your interests and activities to fit you
The author’s	●Challenge yourself in and out of classroom ●Stay positive , work hard and     yourself.