A．Flipside Festival Singapore
As part of the Singapore Arts Festival Outreach Programme, Flipside aims to reach a much wider audience with three weeks of lively, fun street performances. Flipside promises to bring out the adventurous side of you with a combination of physical theatre and mind games as well as free outdoor performances such as music performances from local singers.
B．Nuits Sonores Lyon, France
Held each May, this relatively new festival brings together some of the biggest club DJs from around the world. The focus is on electronic dance music, but it also embraces all musical forms ranging from hip hop to jazz. For those that want to see daylight hours after a hard night clubbing, there is a wide variety of cultural events during the day ranging from special festival food programmes to films.
C．Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom
Young people are invited to compete in this art festival with classes covering speech, guitar, dance, poetry and short story writing, and so on. The previous year's winners are invited back to perform again at a special concert. With a long and well-known history behind it, this well-attended competition is a kind of forerunner of popular television talent contests such as Pop Idol.
D．Hay Festival Hay on Wye, the United Kingdom
The little market town, Hay, has a population of 1500 and no fewer than 39 bookshops. It bills itself as the world's first and most distinguished book town, and is, therefore, a perfect place for a literary festival. The festival is a celebration of great writing. There are events including film screenings and musical concerts and the bookshops remain open throughout.
E．Bergen International Festival Bergen, Norway
Founded in 1953, the Bergen International Festival presents an impressive cast of outstanding international artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera and other performing arts. More than 120 events take place in late May to early June, which is a time of beautiful spring weather. The main festival venue is the Grieg Hall while the smallest and most unusual is an old trolley bus with seating for just 33 people.
F．Sydney Writers' Festival Sydney, Australia
Held at Sydney's Wharf 4/5, the annual Sydney Writers' Festival is the biggest literary event of its kind in Australia and one of the biggest book fairs in the world. Attracting a mix of authors, poets, editors, publishers and book lovers, this is a great event at which people can look through thousands of titles while enjoying workshops, book reading and seminars.
下面是几个人物的简要介绍，请匹配他们感兴趣的节日。Martin, a famous writer, likes to find as many chances as possible to attend literary events around the world. Martin hopes to make friends with editors and book lovers.
Kelly is crazy about music, especially electronic dance music. She would like to go to a festival where she can enjoy different musical forms. She also has a strong interest in films.
As an outgoing girl, Victoria is very fond of performing arts. She hopes to take part in some performing art festivals to challenge and improve herself, and as a way to prepare for future television talent contests.
Simon is in search of a festival in North Europe with a long history where he can appreciate great international performing arts, especially ballet and opera.
Chris is a university student who majors in music. He'd like to watch some local street music performances. He is also very interested in physical theatre and mind games.
— Welcome back. We all miss you so much.
— Thanks.
— What do you think of your experience as an exchange student?
— Fantastic and rewarding. It broadened and enriched my life.
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— Many things seemed amazing. And above all, the way to teach children.
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— In China students learn to memorize, while in Britain students learn to experience.
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— You’re right. And parents will spend much time playing with their children.
— Maybe that’s what they call quality time.
— And I hope the education in China will make a change for the better.
| A. So they may have many seemingly crazy but actually creative ideas. B. Well, a friend in need is a friend indeed. C. What do you mean? D. What gave you the deepest impression? E. I also missed you all when I was in London. F. Do you have time to enjoy the beautiful scenery there? G. But everything has two sides. |
There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving birds . She cared them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt the great love from the birds.
. The larger and the stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. As he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him.
. She opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate love had killed him.
She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to fly into the clear, blue sky. . The bird circled once, twice, three times.
The girl watched delightedly at the bird’s enjoyment. . She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest songs that she had ever heard.
The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight, while the best way to keep love is to give it wings!
| A．She gave them some delicious food and left. |
| B．Suddenly she felt the bird go softly. |
| C．Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. |
| D．One day she left with the two birds at home alone. |
E. She took them home and put them in a small cage.
F. One day the girl left the door of the cage open.
G. She lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air.
根据短文内容，从下框的A~F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend. Making new friends comes easy for some people. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. Do not wait to be spoken to. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make a small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. Try not to find fault with your friends. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
| A.Enjoy your friendship B.Stay in touch. C.Let it grow D.Associate with others. E.Start a conversation F.Do things together |
请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
A.Power Chord Academy is the benchmark （基准尺度） for teenage musician training. At Power Chord Academy, students play in a band, record a CD, make an MTV video, play concerts, and more! Power Chord Academy offers courses in San Diego, St. Louis and New York with teenage musicians attending from around the world.
B.The Idyllwild Summer Program: Every summer, more than 1,300 children, teens, and adults attend Idyllwild's workshops under the pines, showing interest in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, which are taught by some of the America's finest artists. The resulting experience is unforgettable, exciting, and funny.
C.Guitar Workshop Plus: We own a strong commitment to music education. Join us this summer and treat yourself to a fun and educational music-filled week! Courses are offered for all levels, ages, and styles including blues, jazz, rock, classical music, and song writing. Bass, drum, and keyboard classes are offered as well.
D.UW-Green Bay is a best choice for summer youth camps! Parents love the attractive setting - one that is not too close to a downtown, city environment. Students love the modern facilities, easy access to all campus buildings and all on-site conveniences.
E.Keyboard Discoveries Summer Camp is a residential music camp designed for the young piano student who has completed grades five, six, seven, or eight. Students who have completed grade four may enroll as day campers. The camp welcomes different levels of study. However, all students should have completed at least two years' piano study.
F.Camp Curtain Call lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it offers children (7-18) an exciting combination of traditional summer camp and sports activities with specialized performing and visual arts programming in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Campers can plan their experience themselves by choosing their own activities.
请阅读以下有关学生的信息，然后匹配他们所要选择的营地：David is a boy of sixteen who likes music very much. In his spare time he often practices playing jazz. And he also shows great interest in playing the drum.
Michael is a tall and strong boy who studies in a middle school. It is natural that he likes sports. What's more, Michael is planning to learn how to perform beautifully.
Sarah is a lovely girl who is only nine years old. Not only does she like music, but she likes dance. She often sings while dancing with her best friends.
Daniel is good at playing the piano. As we all know he has passed grade six successfully. He is going camping only in the daytime to improve his skills of piano further.
James lives in England. He is a university student whose major is computer. But he is especially interested in music. This summer he is going to learn how to make videos.
根据短文内容，从下面的A--F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。
| A．See how well our new schedule works B．Plan by the week C．Cut out wasted time D．Divide big tasks into small ones E．Plan by the semester F．Plan each day |
How to manage your time
It is very important to manage your time wisely. As you get older, you will have more responsibilities. You will find it easier to succeed if you learn to manage your time well.
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Write down major due dates on your calendar for the semester. Estimate how long it will take to do each project. Allow yourself more time than you think you will really need. Make a master schedule which should include the following activities：
—all required school activities
—work schedule
—after school activities
—blank spaces for unknown activities
A master schedule can help you keep track of all the things that you need to do. If you know what you have to do and when you need to do it, you can prepare better to finish it on time.
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Plan when to do all your tasks for the week. Schedule time to study for tests, read your textbooks, write papers, go to work, be at meetings. Leave enough time for your household duties.
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Make a “to do” list the night before or the first thing in the morning. If you write down what you need to do, your mind will be free to study. You won't worry and spend time thinking about what you have to do next.
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Use it for a few weeks, then ask yourself some questions. Are you getting your schoolwork done on time? Are you getting more things done? Do you feel you have control of your time?
Yes? Then you should look at your schedule to see how it can be improved. The following things may help you.
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Break the big tasks down until they are small enough that you feel you know about how long it will take to complete them. Then fit them into your schedule. Follow your schedule closely. Even a well¬-planned schedule can't help you if you don't follow it.
Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited(小心眼的) at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are. .
Tell them you love them every morning. A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world．
Respect them more and cherish(珍惜) these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend.
Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them．It may seem as if you are going through hell(吃苦受罪) when you don't get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?
Keep them company. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another．
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents． Seek help if you are being abused（虐待）in anyway. Parents do not have a right to harm you．
| A．Parents will in turn express their love to you． |
| B．Forgiveness is the key． |
| C．Here are some ways to love your parents． |
| D．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example． |
E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can．
F. After this, share your feelings with your parents．
G. Please remember parents are as important as friends．
From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money and time, _Money is a topic I’ll save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:
1. Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials ready?_
2. Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.
3. This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation（实验）. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes (食谱) that can work well with your appetite (食欲) and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.
Hopefully that gives you a good start. And don’t let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!
| A．Understand your food better. |
| B．Make three or four instead. |
| C．Cooking is a burden for many people. |
| D．A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on. |
E. Ability is easily improved.
F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden (负担).
G. Try new things.
The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot.
The origin of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers-the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain-the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over, the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't distinguish from the European culture a lot。
Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system Other causes like human race difference counts as well. But what's more. due to the far distance and the steep .areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no-interference（干扰） from the other.
The differences are everywhere. _ But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural gap should not be the obstacle (障碍) to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.
| A． Let us work together to keep a variety of culture. |
| B． One important thing is to learn about other cultures. |
| C． And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture. |
| D． At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences. |
E This is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole.
F. They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
G. They are obvious and affect people's ways of thinking and their views of the world.
A. Malta
Malta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb, wonderful temples to explore, mysterious hidden caves, and lots of wonderful places to go scuba diving. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country has something for everyone. The historic part of Malta has incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground tunnels to explore.
B. Australia
Australia is an amazing continental island country, which everyone should visit at least once in life. It’s often identified as mega diverse country as it boasts a rich culture, fantastic wildlife, nice people, and a plethora of fun and interesting things to see and to do. Australia has literally everything, from the spectacular beaches, canyons, to breathtaking green forests to explore.
C. The Maldives
Not only is the Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is made up of an entire series of incredible ancient coral reefs that grew up along the sides of ancient volcanoes. There is a magnificent ocean, with fascinating beaches and luxury resorts. If you are looking for the best honeymoon destination, the Maldives will be perfect for you.
D. Cuba
Unfortunately, many people don’t even think of visiting Cuba these days. However, Cuba is a charming island country that boasts the clear blue waters, the white sandy beaches, the best coral reefs in the world, the small shops and numerous attractions. This country has a rich culture and history to explore. And if you like to scuba dive or snorkel, Cuba should be number one on your travel bucket list. Cuba is the closest island to North America, so why not visit it this year?
E. Fiji
Fiji is a wonderful island that has plenty of surprises for any adventurous traveler. There is one of the world’s best surf scenes, and many surfing enthusiasts travel to Fiji yearly to ride the great waves. If surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing or hiking, seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is certainly the best island country to visit.
F. Japan
I’m sure there’s no other place on the planet like Japan. It’s an island country where East meets West, the cultures do not clash, and where you will never feel bored. You will fill up on ramen, sushi, experience different culture, go hiking in the spectacular hills, and don’t forget to visit Tokyo. Tokyo’s bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs are busy each night of the week. If you are a true shopaholic, Japan is a must visit place for you.
以下是几位旅游计划者的介绍，请把人物与其合适的旅游目的地匹配起来。Peter and Jane have just got married. They want to spend their honeymoon on an island where they can see ocean and beautiful beaches. They would like to stay at a luxury hotel.
Linda is a young lady who likes shopping and colorful night life. She hopes to spend her holiday in an island country where she will never get bored and do a lot of shopping.
Tom is a young man who likes to take adventures. This summer, he wants to go surfing on an island. Meanwhile, he also wants to see waterfalls.
James is from The United States. He is planning a holiday to an island that is the closest to North America. He likes scuba diving, and wants to experience the local culture and history.
Mary is a university student who majors in ancient history. She prefers to visit an island where she can see historical architectures and experience the local culture.
TODAY’S TELEVISION PROGRAMME PREVIEW
A. TV1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.
B. TV3 9:00 p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.
C. TV2 8:10 p.m. Do you think what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.
D. TV1 5:15 p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.
E. TV3 8:45 p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.
F. TV3 7:40 p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.
请阅读以下的人员资料，依据不同人员的需求，进行匹配。Although Rob leads a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.
Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now it might be quite a good time to find out!
Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.
Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.
Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to find a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.
We spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, and looking for that special love．Unfortunately, that’s not usually how life works. To be loved, you should love and respect yourself as much as you do others. In order to love someone, you should love yourself．
●Stop comparing yourself to others．We all have different gifts．When you compare yourself to others for what they have, whether it is a car, a house, or a job, it makes you feel bad about yourself. Really be grateful about everything you have. Gratitude keeps your heart open to love．
●Practice receiving love. To truly love is to be able to receive it. When someone loves you, does some kind deeds to you, or says kind words, accept it．Know that you are worthy of love. It is important to accept a gift of love by others. You give yourself a chance to learn more about yourself that you are lovable．
●Write about your experiences, good and bad. When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion. Compassion is not self-pity, but rather willingness to accept one's own pain and regret．
●Stop trying to be perfect. Stop blaming yourself for being less than perfect．Just follow all the steps above and don't let anyone's expectations of you put any pressure on you．
| A．Keep a diary． |
| B．Appreciate yourself． |
| C．Do not feel sorry about it． |
| D．Always do your best, but not reaching perfection is NOT failure． |
E. Allow yourself to feel the love that has come your way．
F. You give someone a joy of giving by loving you．
G. Everyone on the earth is unique.
Around the world there is an increase in the demand for reforestation. This is because the consumption of the forests has affected not only the animals living in the area but also the people. And reforestation is about the rebuilding of the forests that have been severely destroyed. It can offer a lot of benefits when the recreation is successful. This includes collecting seedlings(幼苗) that are native in the area to make sure that there is a natural reconstruction of the area. Some additional trees which are not native in the area also need to be planted.
The importance of having multiple species of trees is considered to make sure that the needs of other species that will live and grow in the area are met.
Destroying a forest is easy but rebuilding it is really hard. The plan must include accurate spacing on plants and trees. This is to ensure that they won’t cover each other while they grow.
The forest greatly helps in the reduction of the air pollution. Trees are responsible for the production of oxygen and absorption of carbon dioxide. It is there for a reason just like everyone else on this planet.
There cannot be a better way to restore the balance of nature than to increase the forest area. We must remember that the forest is a natural habitat of wide variety of animals and plants. In this manner, there is no substitute for reforestation.
| A．And global warming will speed up the destruction of forests. |
| B．Keep in mind that you can’t just plant the seedlings anywhere. |
| C．Recreations won’t work until all these details have been considered. |
| D．So a good plan is needed to make the reforestation a successful one. |
E. The forest also protects us from typhoons and other natural disasters.
F. There are many things to be done when it comes to this type of effort.
G. It is important to make sure that they are suited to the climate and the type of soil.
A: Advance Reservations．Can I help you?
B:
A: Yes, we do have a single room available for those dates．
B: What is the rate, please?
A: The current rate is $50 per night．
B:．
A: For $50 you will have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room every day．
B: That sounds not bad at all．I’ll take it．
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B: Yes, it is Charlson．
A: How do you spell it, please?
B: It’s C-H-A-R-L-S-O-N．
A: C-H-A-R-L-S-O-N． ．
B: （010）888-1000．By the way, I’d like a quiet room away from the street if that is possible．
A: ．OK．We look forward to your visit．
B: Thank you and good-bye．
A: Good-bye．
| A．What services come with that? |
| B．A quiet room away from the street is preferred． |
| C．Do you have a single room with a bath for October 5? |
| D．What about your telephone number? |
E.Yes, I’d like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoon of October 4 to the morning of October 10．
F.Sorry, I forgot your telephone number．
G.Very good．Could you tell me your name, sir, please?
Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job?”_______.
There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in-person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time. ______. He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad（少年） offered to take his place. __
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___. If the lad had gone home to ponder（考虑）his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well.
Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs（美差）. When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. _____ And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.
| A．This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself. |
| B．People find jobs in an infinite number of ways. |
| C．it’s almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisement in newspapers |
| D．Take for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor. |
E．But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company’s faults.
F．He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.
G．It is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.
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