--- I’ll be away for a while. Would you mind looking after my baby?
--- Not at all. .
A. But I’ve no time B. I’d rather not
C. My pleasure D. I’d love to
假设你是李明。上周末你的美国网友Jack在给你的电子邮件中问你打算在大学里学什么专业。请你根据下面的提示，给他回一封100词左右的邮件。
礼节性的开头语并引出问题。
首先打算学农学。理由是：
农业是人类生存的基础。
还有很多人在挨饿。
你的雄心壮志。
学医也行；希望Jack提供建议
Dear Jack,
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Do you read reviews after you see a movie? I use to do that, but I usually regretted. I read so much about a movie on advance that I often ended up not go to see it at all. The writers point out everything that is wrong with the film, but seldom mentions anything good about one. They also tell many things and even the ending of the movie. Lately I have changed way I choose movies to watch. I read reviews afterwards if necessary. What is very importance to me is that I don’t watch
the talk shows in that people discuss movies. And I don’t ask other people how they like of it. Now, I enjoy myself even more.
Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’ daily life.
1. these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “pulling up a crop __2. (help) it grow”, is based on the following story.
It is said that a short-tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) was very anxious to help
3. rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 4. day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.
One day, he came up with an idea 5.__ he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.
He was very tired __6. doing this for a whole day, 7. he felt very happy since the crop did “grow” 8. (high).
His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither.
This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their 9. (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often __10. (result) in the contrary to our intention.
Youth sports teach kids to develop a winning state of mind as well as the ability to become team leaders. Although having is a major part of athletics, the only purpose of sports is to compete and create the mentality（心态）people need in sports.
have the extremely hard task of getting their young athletes to learn how to play the sport and become disciplined, and ready to play the sport to the best of their ability. , I was at my younger brother’s baseball game the other night and his team was by five runs in the last part of the game. While most teams in this situation would be desperately trying to regain their for heroics, his team just seemed to slowly walk around, sunflower seeds, and laugh at jokes made by teammates. I asked my brother after the game why everybody was so about the loss and he said it was because some kid’s mom brought really good snacks.
Some parents have a with coaches shouting at their child. If a child makes a mistake, it is the coach’s to correct the problem. When parents get involved in telling the coach how to the team, problems . Some parents feel if they pay their money, they should have an equal on how to coach the team. In order to have a successful learning experience, the coach needs to feel like he can control his team and the parents from having the last say. Without that, the coach feels as if he needs to the parents by giving more playing time to their kids who actually don’t it.
With youth sport programs becoming less competitive, club teams are on the . More teens can get an easier access to them. Club teams more of what high school and junior high coaches are looking for, the competitive edge that is absolutely necessary in . While having fun is important, skills and a mentality is worth more in the world of sports.
1.A. fun B. dignity C courage D. patience
2.A. social B. competitive C. healthy D. responsible
3.A. Coaches B. Parents C. Experts D. Headmasters
4.A. As a result B. In addition C. For example D. On the contrary
5.A. up B. below C. above D. down
6.A. scores B. goals C. spirits D. dreams
7.A. chew B. spit C. count D. swallow
8.A. worried B. happy C. serious D. casual
9.A. joke B. problem C. contact D. compromise
10.A. duty B. experience C. awareness D. turn
11.A. dismiss B. unite C. handle D. assess
12.A. stand out B. break out C. work out D. come out
13.A. say B. guidance C. response D. reward
14.A. protect B. defend C. excuse D. discourage
15.A. assist B. motivate C. please D. blame
16.A. want B. deserve C. value D. appreciate
17.A. way B. decline C. go D. rise
18.A. offer B. require C. seek D. preserve
19.A. academicsB. sports C. exams D. competitions
20.A. risking B. controlling C. winning D. cooperating
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Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control—hard to find just when you want it most. __1.__ But there are ways to increase your willpower.
Don’t try to change your economic situation, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve it .Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don't spread yourself too thin. 2.
Whatever your goal is, don't expect to achieve it overnight, _3.__ If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements. These successes help your willpower grow.
__4.__ Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.
If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking? __5.__
A. Real success takes time.
B. Focus on one goal at a time.
C. Change your environment to change your life.
D. Improve your willpower by a support network.
E. Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.
F. Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.
G. Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.
