World famous scientist Stephen Hawking(霍金) died(1) the age of seventy﹣six in his home in Cambridge, England on March 14. British Prime Minister Theresa May said Hawking was one of(2) (great) scientists of his time. She also said,"His achievements will not(3) (forget).
Hawking was one of the most respected scientists in the modern history of(4) ['fIzIks]. Because of an uncommon disease(疾病), he was kept to a wheelchair. (5) However , the disease did not stop Hawking from studying. He used every new day that life offered(6) (continue) his research of the universe(宇宙). He said, "Where there is life, there is hope." He developed(7) a way of thinking about problems in his mind to reach a solution.
This way of thinking has led to his important discoveries. He was(8) (one) person to present the idea of some special energy in the universe. At the same time, Hawking tried to explain many of these difficult(9) (science) ideas to more people. He(10) (write) several popular science books, including the bestseller A Brief History of Time which made him a household(家喻户晓的) name.
Stephen Hawking spent his whole life understanding the universe. He is, no doubt, a legendary(传奇的) scientist of all time.
Every coin has two sides. My bad luck has (unexpected) turned into a good thing.
The weather report says it will be (sun) in the following two days.
Reading is important in our daily life. But have you ever thought what we read(1) ,information or skills? How do we feel when we read, excited or upset? We read word by word aloud and think about them. Is that enough? I think reading is more than(2) (pronounce) or thinking about words.
(3) (recent) The Reader, a very popular TV program, is staged(上演) in the form of reading. It's a (4) (nation) reading program. Dong Qing works (5) both a hostess and a producer. The Reader hopes to tell us(6) the world is like and it takes us to see the beautiful world by reading. The show has invited some influential(有影响力的) guests who have rich experiences and touching stories, like Ni Ping, Wang Yuan from TF-boys and Yao Chen.
"Reading touches people's hearts" is the slogan(口号) of The Reader. What it wants(7) (show) isn't reading skills but real feelings. They are what touches the audience(观众) most. "I have long thought about working on a program related to(与……有关) the human spirit. So far The Reader(8) (become) a turning point in my career in hosting and the program has brought me quite a huge challenge." said Dong.
The Reader is of great(9) (important) to the audience and Chinese culture. It also tells us if we understand what we are reading, we will know what reading really is and we'll become better(10) .
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Research show that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something(1) . studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more(2) and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can(3) to English songs or watch sports programs in English.
Good learners think about what they(4) good at and what they need to practice more. Even if you learn something well, you will forget it(5) you use it. "Practice makes perfect." Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making(6) .
Good learners usually choose the best way of the following methods when they study. For example, they may take notes by writing down(7) words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by explaining the information to(8) .
Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge(9) from questioning.
Learning is lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn(10) and learn well.
Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things(1) are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.
According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out(2) (ask)for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They(3) (make) of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot﹣air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of(4) (happy) and good wishes.
Paper cutting(5) (be)around for over 1500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy(6) it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls (7) symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are(8) (careful)shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air﹣dry. After(9) (dry) they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks(10) (complete)everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
Although the word is hungry, it is even thirstier. While nearly 3/4 of the earth is (1)c with water, we are short of drinking water. This is because about 97% of the water on the earth is sea water.
How can we (2)a a serious water shortage? First, we should save water and not waste it. Then, we should protect our water resources and not pollute them. Lastly, we should discover ways to reuse water. Scientists have got some achievements in this field. But people's need for water is increasing day by day. We (3)s don't have enough water. What else can we do?
The sea seems to have the best answer. There is (4)p of water in the sea, but we need to take the salt away from the sea water. This is very expensive. If scientists can find (5)c ways to do it, we can solve the problem of the shortage of water.
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(1)Jay play computer games after class, but now he would rather go over his lessons.
(2)My father and his brother have studied abroad, and are working in the same company now.
(3)Our English teacher spoke louder the students in the last row could hear her clearly.
(4)It is said that the new model will be next month.
(5)﹣﹣The program has helped the poor return to live a more normal life.
﹣﹣Great. I don't know exactly how they it.
He (play) computer games when suddenly there was a big noise outside.
Every baby as the apple of the parents' eyes.(regard)
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