After David’s daughter was born, he decided to make one million dollars. He thought in this way his daughter would live 1. happy life.
In order to achieve his goal, David devoted most 2. his time to his business. While other fathers 3. (play) with their kids outside, he was working. While other fathers were reading stories to their kids, he was hanging out with his clients(客户). His little daughter 4. (name) Jane hardly saw him.
Time flew fast. One day, when David returned home from work, he saw Jane 5. (sit) in the living room. When she saw him, she ran to him and asked him to play with her for a while. “Sorry, Jane, but I’m 6. (terrible) busy tonight. I have a lot of work to do.” He was about to leave 7. he heard Jane crying. So he stopped and asked why. “You’re always working. You have no time for me at all. You’re not a good dad,” said Jane. David was 8. (lose) in thought after hearing that. He remembered why he worked so hard — he wanted Jane to live a happy life. However, things go contrary to his wishes. He 9. (teach) a good lesson that day. Therefore, he made a 10. (decide) to spend a lot more time with his daughter.
1.受霍乱威胁的普通人 ordinary people __________ __________ cholera
2.看来水是罪魁祸首。It seemed that the water was __________ __________.
3.他在太阳系的中心放了一个固定不动的太阳。
He placed a __________ sun at the centre of the solar system.
4.地球绕着太阳转时本身也在自转。
The earth was __________ as it went round the sun.
5.令人庆幸的是这是和平实现的。
Happily this was accomplished __________ __________.
6.英国国旗集合了三个国家的国旗。
The Union Jack flag __________ the flags of three countries.
7.她担心时间不够。
She is worried about the time __________.
1.你能弄懂这位作家在讲什么吗？
Can you __________ _________ of what this writer is saying?
2.我只有找到工作才能有足够的钱继续大学的学业。
Only if I get a job _________ ________ have enough money to continue my studies at college.
3.值得赞扬的是，杰克一直都没将那个秘密告诉任何人。
To _________ _________, Jack never told anyone that secret.
4.他在2000年写的那本书仍然很受欢迎。
His book __________ in 2000 is still popular.
5.我发现很难明白当地村民说的英语。
I found it hard to understand the English language __________ by the native villagers.
6.在我昨天购物的时候，我的摩托车被偷了。
When I went shopping yesterday, I __________ my motorbike __________.
1.One of the biggest ________(挑战) the government is now faced with is how to improve the air quality.
2.It has been ________(宣布) that the President of the US will visit China next month.
3.Our team was d last night, which made us sad and disappointed.
4.The students must learn to h those urgent cases in the summer camp.
5.She is so ________ (热情的) about learning giving English speeches.
6.This is a big family c of ten people.
7.London Eye, the largest observation wheel in the world, _______ (吸引) a large number of visitors every year.
8.He ________(阐明) his opinion at the meeting yesterday.
9.Five p five is ten.
10.The young lady gave the police a very detailed ________(描述) of the robber.
Once upon a time, there lived two parent parrots. Every morning they flew out to food for their two young birds. One day, a hunter the young birds. The young birds to free themselves from the hands of the hunter. One from the hunter, while the other was taken in a cage by the hunter to his house. He gave it to his .
The other parrot flew away and came to a place where some holy men lived. They did not the young parrot, so it stayed there. It their talk and learned to say a few words.
Several years later, a traveler was walking near the hunter’s hut(小屋). He sat near the hut, extremely . He heard the parrot that lived there say, “ , why have you come here? I will cut your throat.” The traveler got up and left the place in a hurry. Then he happened to reach the place where the other parrot lived. The parrot was sitting on a tree. Seeing the traveler, it said, “Welcome, traveler. Welcome to this hermitage(偏僻的寺院). We have a lot of good in this forest, which looks sweet and delicious. Eat whatever you like. The holy men will you well.”
The traveler was . He couldn’t understand why this parrot was so polite the other one was so rude. They were both parrots, after all. it wasn’t strange. The parrot he met first lived with the hunter’s children who often spoke words, while the parrot he met later had learned the of holy people.
Our growing environment is of great . It is the company that shapes our words and deeds. Good company helps us learn good things while bad company the contrary. Therefore, choose the people to grow up with.
1.A. get B. preserve C. cook D. buy
2.A. defeated B. threatened C. caught D. observed
3.A. flew B. screamed C. advanced D. struggled
4.A. disappeared B. learned C. escaped D. died
5.A. cousins B. kids C. neighbors D. parents
6.A. harm B. follow C. know D. demand
7.A. looked for B. cared for C. referred to D. listened to
8.A. disappointed B. tired C. concerned D. excited[
9.A. Father B. Officer C. Fool D. Sir
10.A. suddenly B. gradually C. hardly D. immediately
11.A. rice B. fruit C. meat D. bread
12.A. treat B. understand C. guide D. protect
13.A. interested B. thrilled C. surprised D. relaxed
14.A. though B. unless C. as D. while
15.A. Necessarily B. Actually C. Fortunately D. Strangely
16.A. dirty B. short C. dishonest D. amazing
17.A. language B. joy C. attitude D. experience
18.A. difference B. shock C. value D. importance
19.A. picks up B. consists of C. leads to D. makes up
20.A. lucky B. right C. kind-hearted D. educated
In today’s busy and competitive world, we all lead incredibly stressful lives. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can affect our mood and productivity. 1. The good news is that it is manageable and can be reduced, or even relieved completely.
Enter the world of books. Feeling stressed out? Pick up your favorite book and leave the reality and worries behind. It is the most effective way to relax and overcome stress. 2. Getting lost in a book before bedtime can calm your mind and prepare your body for a good night’s sleep.
Connect with people. Another way to successfully beat stress is meeting with friends. Friends and loved ones are important to any healthy lifestyle. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and just can’t seem to shake it off, call your best friend or a member of your family and talk to them. 3.
Walk it off. You can also effectively relieve yourself of stress by simply taking a walk around your neighborhood. 4. There’s a whole new world up there that you never seem to notice while rushing to work or talking to someone. Take a moment to admire a new building or a balcony somewhere high up that reminds you of a castle from your favorite movie. Enjoy your time alone and seize every moment of it.
5. Nothing brings you back on track like a good laughter. It is the most powerful antidote(良方) to stress and it brings joy into your life. Laughing brings people together and drives away all stress-related problems as if they never existed. It is absolutely the best medicine there is, and it will keep you both physically and emotionally healthy.
A. Laugh it off.
B. Take some medicine.
C. As you walk, remember to look up.
D. Reading may also help you sleep better.
E. Your hobby could be reading books, or even writing one.
F. But most importantly, it can affect our physical and mental health.
G. The conversation with a close person will immediately make you feel better.
