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If you are hungry, what do you do? Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? 1 But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars.So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow.When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity gets a full stop.This might be the reason why we all sometimes think "What happens next?", "Why can't I think?"
2 Why reading but not watching TV? It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood.Since it develops other aspects of our life, we have to get help from reading.
Once you read a book, you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you. 3 Now this seed is unknowingly used by you to develop new ideas.If it is used many times, the same seed can give you great help to relate a lot of things which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams!
This is nothing but creativity. 4 Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words.
So guys, do give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. 5 Go and get a book!
A.The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. |
B.Why not do some reading while you are hungry? |
C.Just like your stomach, your mind is also hungry. |
D.Now what are you waiting for? |
E.Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading.
F.Reading can help you make more friends, too.
G.Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary.
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Shopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand of product on the shelf.
1 . Health foods are packaged in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colors. Ice cream packers are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.
2 . Recently, some kind of pain killer was brought out, but researchers found it didn’t sell well, because the color made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white package -- because we think of blue as safe, and white as calm.
3 . But quite often a bottle doesn’t contain as much as it appears to.
It is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 percent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!
The most successful producers know the troth: 4 . The founder of Pears soup, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote their goods, came to the conclusion: “ 5 .”
A.It’s not enough to have a good product. |
B.Coloring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. |
C.Any fool can make soup, but it takes a genius to sell it. |
D.The colors tricked the customers into shopping. |
E. The size of a product can attract a shopper.
F. A good product is an advantage.
G. The colors turned the customers off.
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※ Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.
※ Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. ___2___.
※ When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.
※ __3__. These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.
※ ___ 4___ . Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.
※ Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.
※ Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. __5___ .
A.What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy. |
B.On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious. |
C.Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood. |
D.These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. |
E.Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
F.There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
G. It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
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In the year 1986 there was a terrible explosion (爆炸).The explosion was at a nuclear power plant. The radiation(辐射) caused a lot of damage. It polluted the soil and other things. _1___Now twenty years later people in the area are still suffering. Many children have cancer and __2__ .
3 _. Among them, one group has been trying to raise money. They are called The Chernoby Children’ Project. _ 4 _. So they bring children from the place to the US each summer. A spokesperson for the Project says that radiation is the highest in the summertime and it is a good time to get the children out of the country. They want to help the children get away for a little while.
It costs $1,500 to bring each child to stay in the United States for six weeks. The group raised enough money to bring some children to the United States. __5__. Because here they can clean air, healthy food, and plenty of outdoor fun.
A. One little nine-year girl who came to the United States said that she liked America.
B Some types of cancer are more than 200 times above the world average.
C. They want the kids to move to the US when they grow up.
D. Some people in the US are worried about the children living there.
E. The children were able to do lots of fun things.
F. Effects from the explosion goes on for a long time.
G. The Project wants to reduce the radiation effect on the children there.
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1 It might understand more than you think.
A dog named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects,say researchers in Germany. 2 Its word-1earning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee.
In one experiment,the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. 3 In the tests,Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right.As the dog couldn’t see anyone to get clues,the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words.
In another experiment,the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog already knew. 4 .
The correct object was chosen in seven out of 10 tests.suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by process of removing.A month 1ater,Rico remembered half of the new names,which is even more impressive.
5 Even if they do,they can’t talk back.Still.it wouldn’t hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then.You might just get a big,wet kiss in return!
A.The owner then told Rico to fetch the object,using a word the dog had never heard before. |
B.Do dogs more understand us than some friends? |
C.It’s hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. |
D.Be careful of what you say around your dog. |
E.The dog also appears to be able to learn new words.
F.Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items.
G.Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog.
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Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the Situation
At times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worried can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments.
1 A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. 2 When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.
Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps. 3
Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. 4 Everything else you can leave in the hands of God.
It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it show. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. 5
A.Take it one step at a time and things will work out. |
B.When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing. |
C.This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety. |
D.Instead of worrying about something that probably won’t happen, concentrate on what |
you are able to do.
E.The next time you feel depressed, review your list and think about the good things that
you have in your life.
F.A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive
statements and realistic thinking.
G.Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and
increases your chances of success.
When parents celebrate an anniversary, it’s not just a celebration for the parents but for the entire family. There are many types of wedding anniversary gifts. These gifts reflect a lot of thought and effort. Choosing a gift for parents that involves the whole family makes the event more special for them.
Budget
Parents usually know the financial conditions of their children. Overspending can make parents uncomfortable and worried.
Considerations
An anniversary gift for parents should have two characteristics: customized (订制的), and something they can use together. The gift is celebrating their time spent together, so it has to be something they both will enjoy.
Family celebration
One of the biggest achievements of parents is raising children. So some children decide to buy an anniversary gift that involves the entire family such as a special family vacation.
A party as a gift
If it is a milestone anniversary such as a 25th or 50th wedding anniversary, some children choose to hold a party. The guest list includes all family members who have been close to them over the years.
Family-themed gifts
One choice is a family photo taken by a professional or even a painting created by a professional artist using a family photo as the image to be painted. If the parents don’t have a DVD player, the player can be included as part of the gift.
A.Sometimes gifts don’t have to be objects bought with money. |
B.Brothers and sisters can share the cost of the party. |
C.It is not a good idea to choose a gift that only looks good. |
D.So the gift should be one selected specially for parents. |
E. Children shouldn’t spend too much money on the gift.
F. This way, the family can be together to celebrate the anniversary.
G. Another nice gift is making a DVD with old videotapes of family events.
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Cindy: Tony! How are you? What are you doing in Cairo?
Tony: Hi, Cindy. 1 . We’ve been here for about a week.
Cindy: Well, I’ve only just got here. Actually, I wouldn’t mind some advice on the best things to do and see.
Tony: 2 . One of the best places I’ve visited so far was the Khan alkhalili fair. I spent the whole day there, buying lots of little gifts and handmade souvenirs for my friends back home.
Cindy: 3 . I’ll make sure I take my wallet.
Tony: Of course. And we visited the Pyramids and the Sphinx yesterday. 4 ---like a living history lesson. I even rode a camel.
Cindy: Is there anything you haven’t done?
Tony: Well, I’m going to take a boat trip down the Nile tomorrow to finish my holiday in style! And, if I get time, 5 .
Cindy: Goodness me! You’re going to need another holiday!
A. Sounds like fun. |
B. Sorry, I can’t tell you. |
C. I’m on holiday with my family. |
D. I want to have a sleep. |
E. It is just fantastic.
F. I want to go to the Egyptian Museum as well.
G. No problem!
信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
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A: Taking care of yourself is not being selfish. By caring enough to treat your body well, you will be in better shape to take care of those around you. No one can take care of your health except yourself;
B: Believe in yourself and your ability. Have a “can-do”attitude. Make a list of successful changes that you have made in the past. It is easier to achieve a goal when you are optimistic. Use humor and laugh off occasional lapses (过失). Have confidence that you can get back on track with your healthy routine.
C: Seek out a friend or co-worker who will make you feel comfortable. You will find out making friends is a happy thing in the world. Regular phone calls, emails or visits over coffee could help you keep a good contact with them. Perhaps your cheerleader could become your exercise buddy.
D: Reward yourself as you make simple changes that in the end will result in achieving your overall goal. Celebration is part of successful change. Create a list of incentives that will keep you motivated.
E: Adopt eating and physical activity habits that can become part of your lifestyle. Have a backup plan for those days when your plans to eat well and be active are challenged. If you can’t walk due to the weather, have an exercise video to use. If you have no time to pack a healthy lunch, choose a small fast food sandwich and side salad.
F: Go on a trip. Work and family are two most important things in people’s lives. People try to tackle the two things at once, but most of them fail. Just as an old saying goes: People who know how to rest know how to work. Go out with your family and have a good time.
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Tommy, a computer engineer, doesn’t believe his working capability. Though he works hard, he never gets praise from his boss.
Jack dislikes going home after a full day's work. He says that it makes him feel lonely.
Linda, a housewife, spends most of her time cooking and looking after babies. She is worn out now.
Bob, a businessman, doesn’t care much about his success and has lost his struggling motivation.
Cathy worked continuously for two weeks without rest. Now she is worried about her family, especially her five-year-old daughter.
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—Tom,where have you been? I've been so worried.
一0h.Mom.
—Jenny? Is that the girl who studies in a famous university in Chicago?
—N0,she is studying in San Francisco and her parents live in New York.
—0h? What was that?
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—A dog?
—Yes,a very nice dog with two big ears and a long tail.
一一Not really,but it jumped onto Jenny’s car.
一What?
—N0.The most interesting thing was that Jenny found that a tooth of the dog fell out of the dog’s mouth,and just lay on her car,in front of the dog.
A.We chatted and she told me a funny thing over a cup of coffee. |
B.I have been at home all the morning. |
C.I came across Jenny just now. |
D.Was it hurt? |
E.She should have been more careful!
F.Were its legs injured?
G.She was driving to her university when she saw a dog running across the road.
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When I walked into the house after school, the first thing I noticed was a box with items I recognized from my dad’s office.When he told me that he was laid off, I thought he was joking.Then I noticed his seriousness and realized he was telling the truth.My father has always been a hard worker. He has prided himself on his career. 1 I guess I had taken his work for granted.
2 For starters, he was home all the time.In meant my bed had to be made, my room cleaned up, and my homework done right after school.I would come home every day to find him at the computer searching for jobs. 3 He seemed down, though he tried to be optimistic.He asked my brother and me to spend less.I gave up my spending money, which wasn’t much.I also found a part-time job.
4 He explained that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business.Day by day, I watched him build it, On evening I asked if he needed help.“Only if it doesn’t affect school,” he said.I showed up at his office the next afternoon, and most afternoons after that for two months.
5 The terrible experience for our family taught me how to deal with difficulties.Now I know that through creative problem-solving, I can always find Plan B. I can ask for help and take risks.What I have learned from my dad’s understanding of business and his work ethic(信条) are two of the most important lessons I will ever learn. And they will be my principles for success.
A.Providing for our family has been his joy.
B.I made every effort to solve his problems.
C.I began to notice how losing his job had affected him.
D.My father’s unemployment created many changes in our lives.
E.After months of searching, my dad decided to go in a totally different direction.
F.His courage and determination helped him to become successful in his new career.
G.I always knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action influenced me a lot.
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Why Cats Scratch Tings
In has long been assumed that when cats scratch objects with their front paws(爪子)that they are sharpening their claws. 1 Research on cat behavior suggests that the major reason for this behavior is communication. By scratching up the bark of a tree (or the leg of your favorite chair) the cat is letting other cats or people know where she is and what she is up to.
Cats tend to pick a small number of noticeable objects in their environments to scratch such as trees, fence posts repeatedly. 2 The scratched surface leaves a highly visible mark that can be easily seen by other cats. In addition, cats have special glands (腺)in their paws so that when they make scratching movements they leave scent(气味)that the cats can smell. The fact that cats leave scent marks by making scratching movements may be the reason that cats will continue to scratch objects even after they have been declawed. 3
We don’t know exactly what cats are communicating with their scratching. Both males and females do it. It is done inside and outside the home and even by cats living with no other cats around. 4 Cats don’t scratch up your furniture to bother you or just to be destructive, but for specific reasons, one of which is communicating. Cats also scratch to extend their bodies, during play, and possibly as a greeting or to relieve dissatisfaction when prevented from doing other things they want to do.
5 It is easier to prevent problem scratching rather than trying to change your cat’s preference for the arm of your sofa after it has become a built up habit. Thus, the goal is to establish acceptable scratching habits by getting your cat to prefer a scratching post rather than the arm of your sofa.
A.It turns out that this is only a secondary reason. |
B.This is why the tree next door looks so scratched up. |
C.Cats use other parts of their bodies to communicate as well. |
D.Small pieces of bark have accumulated on the ground underneath. |
E.Scratching can result in considerable damage, owner dissatisfaction.
F.Declawed cats may still be leaving scent marks on objects they scratch.
G.It could be a defensive warning or just a marker that announces its existence.
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It’s not that hard to be a better writer. Seriously, it’s especially true if you’re starting as a non-writer who’s just trying to be competent for day-to-day tasks.
1.Have a Structure. 1 Your body should consist of paragraphs that are grouped according, to topic, each one dealing with a single element of your subject.
2. 2 When you say a car runs "fast" , don't leave it at that.Show me how fast it is by ; detailing the vehicle' s top speed and acceleration, along with listing other cars it leaves in the dust.Do the same with every other significant modifier(修饰语) you use.
3.Don't pad words. 3 Most of the time, this ends up turning what' s essentially nice; writing into unreadable nonsense.You' 11 see this with heavy use of unnecessary adjectives and adverbs, along with useless phrases that can easily be cut off without losing meaning.
4.Choose good words.Sometimes, the way your text reads comes down to word choice.Don't say " converse" when you can say " speak" ; don' t write " adjudicate" when you say "decide". 4
5.Use a writing software.Notice that we didn't give any advice on grammar.That's because using a quality proofreading software can help you on that end. 5
A.Try not to use adjectives and adverbs without providing an explanation. |
B.Don't let anything keep you from it! |
C.Many inexperienced writers tend to pad words to meet word count goals. |
D.Regardless of what you do, your writing should have an introduction and a conclusion. |
E.Basically, put your words to good use and find words that will make the experience easier for your readers.
F.Some ideas can be quite correct.
G.Sure, a few mistakes might slip in now and then, but a good tool will take care of most of them.
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Learning English online is an effective way to improve your English. But with any type of learning you need to be prepared. This passage will give you advice and tips on how to get the most out of your online lessons.
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This is an obvious point but also the most important one. A computer, a good Internet connection and a headset are what you will need to take classes online. A web camera is also pretty important. Make sure that your computer is turned on, that everything is plugged in correctly and that you have tested the connection. Doing this before the class means that you will be ready when the lesson starts
Take the classes somewhere quiet.
2 Trying to listen and participate(参与) in English classes is very difficult when there is noise around you. So find a quiet room and make sure that no one disturbs you while you are taking your lesson.
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When grammar or anything else is being taught, make sure that you understand it. You won’t need to practice it at this time; just make sure that everything is clear. If you don’t understand what is being taught, ask your teacher to explain it again. Your teacher will be more than happy to deal with whatever puzzles you.
Practice speaking English.
Every class is an opportunity to practice your English speaking with a native and qualified teacher. Try to allow the conversation to flow by listening and talking in a natural way. 4 The teacher should note the mistakes and correct them at a later time.
Relax.
Come to class feeling relaxed and excited. 5 Come into the class excited about learning English. You will be able to get more out of the class this way.
A.Review after the lesson |
B.Make sure everything is ready. |
C.Understand what is being taught. |
D.Get away from everything that may be going on in your home |
E. Language learning should be enjoyable especially in online classes.
F. You will meet many problems when you are learning English online.
G. This is your chance to speak English without worrying about too many mistakes.
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Peter: Oh, it’s nine o’clock. 1_____
Monica: 2____ We are on holiday.
Peter: I have to meet Mary at the airport.
Monica: 3____
Peter: At about ten o’clock.
Monica: Just stay a little longer and have another cup of tea. It’s fresh and wonderful.
Peter: I am sorry I can’t. Thank you just the same. I would be late if I have it.
Monica: 4___
Peter: I have enjoyed the meal very much. It was delicious.
Monica: Thank you. 5___
A.What a pity that you have to leave so soon. |
B.Why so soon? |
C.I’m so happy. |
D.What time is she arriving? |
E. I must be off now.
F. I’m so glad you like it.
G. How I wish you could stay a little longer.
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