In the early days of the American West,life was difficult.People lived on farms away from other families.(71) Then they saw their friends and neighbors there.On their farms everyone had lots of work to do.There were some big jobs,and one of them was to build a house.
What did families do to build houses?They asked for help.(72) Women cooked together when men worked on the building.For children,it was like a holiday.There were many children whom they could play with.They enjoyed this form very much.Together these people built a house.At some other time the family with the new house would help their neighbors,too.They helped each other for the good of everyone.
A work group is really cooperative.To cooperate means"to work together".A big job can be easy because of cooperation.Many people can work together.(73) It will become a small job for many workers.
Today,there isn't much cooperation.People don't work together very often.(74) How can they ask them for help?
Now,we help others only when they have emergencies(紧急情况)or accidents.We call the police for help,we talk to our neighbors,and then we become true neighbors and friends.
Why not always cooperate?Why not work with other people?You'd better not wait for emergencies or accidents.(75)
根据短文内容,将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处,使短文内容完整、通顺.(每个选项只能用一次)
A.So some people don't know their neighbors.
B.They went into town once a week or once a month.
C.If you always work with others,it can be fun,and life can become easier,too.
D.They asked their friends and neighbors,and invited them to a work group for a few days.
E.Then the job will not be difficult.
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you want to be cleverer and get more knowledge?Five ways can make you cleverer.
▲ Don't Watch TV Too Much
(1) If you're too tired,listen to some music.When you're with your friends or family,leave the TV off and have a conversation.All of these things make your mind run better than television does and also allow you to relax.
▲ (2)
Taking exercise always leads to greater learning.Use your body to clear your head and create more energy.Afterwards,you will feel more energetic and can concentrate (专注) more easily.
▲ Read Challenging Books
If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability,you should read books that make you concentrate. (3)
▲ Early to Bed,Early to Rise
You'll be most refreshed if you go to bed early and don't sleep more than 8 hours. (4)
Waking up early makes you active all day.
▲ Take Time to Reflect (反省)
Spending time alone on reflecting gives you a chance to organize your thoughts.Afterwards,you'll have a better understanding of what's important and what isn't. (5)
A.Reading a classic novel will make you think more clearly.
B.Try to Learn
C.Watching a lot of TV does no good to your mind.
D.Then the unimportant things won't trouble you anymore.
E.Take Exercise
F.The more you sleep,the better it is.
G.The early morning hours are most peaceful and productive (多产的).
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