假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
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Dear Ms Jenkins,
I’m Li Hua, a Senior 3 student from No. 5 Secondary School. I would like to offer my apology for unable to teach you to make Chinese knot this Saturday.
The reason is that I have got a cold, but the doctor suggests that I must lie in bed for one week or so. But don’t worry. I had asked a friend of mine, Han Meimei, to go here instead. He is very experienced in making Chinese knots. She will drop on at your apartment at 9:00 this Saturday morning.
Please allowing me to say sorry again. I have the confidence what you can learn how to make Chinese knots. Wish you a good time!
Yours,
Li Hua
Don’t try and be happy—it will only make you sad. Desperately 1. (try) to keep a smile on your face will only make your depression 2.(bad), a new study suggests. Feeling content has become the only goal for many 3. recent years, but accepting your 4. (sad) may be more beneficial. Dr. Brock Bastian in 5. University of Melbourne said “Depression rates 6. (be) higher in countries that seek for happiness now.” Rather than being the by product of a happy life, feeling happy has become a goal in 7. (it). This strengthens the message that we should aim 8. (increase) our positive emotions and avoid our negative ones. Society needs to change its attitude on depression if the disorder is to be solved effectively.
He added that people have become so used to not showing signs of weakness 9. (intention) due to social media being used to celebrate achievements. For the study 10. (publish) in the journal Depressing and Anxiety, the researchers assessed depressed patients.
Life Struggle
Once upon a time, there was a kind old man who loved everything. One day while walking through the woods the ______ old man found a cocoon of a butterfly. He took it home. A few days later, a small ______ appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it ______ to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop ______ any progress. It appeared ______ it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no ______. Then the man decided to ______ the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors and ______ the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then appeared ______.
But it had a swollen body and small,______ wings. The man continued to ______ the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge an ______ to be able to support the body.______ happened! In fact, the butterfly ______ the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and wrinkled wings. It never was ______ to fly.
The man did not understand that the restricting ______ and the struggle required for the butterfly to ______ the tiny opening were Nature’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ______ for flight from the cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our ______. If we were allowed to go through our life without any ______, it would not be as strong as what we could have been. And we could never fly.
1.A. nice B. cruel C. serious D. small
2.A. butterfly B. opening C. body D. worm
3.A. hoped B. decided C. refused D. struggled
4.A. taking B. owning C. making D. putting
5.A. as if B. even if C. only if D. if only
6.A. longer B. more C. farther D. less
7.A. beat B. help C. kill D. throw
8.A. cut across B. cut up C. cut down D. cut off
9.A. willingly B. happily C. easily D. difficultly
10.A. wrinkled B. strong C. skillful D. comfortable
11.A. decorate B. watch C. praise D. fly
12.A. require B. expect C. encourage D. expand
13.A. Something B. Anything C. Nothing D. Everything
14.A. took B. spent C. cost D. paid
15.A. glad B. free C. afraid D. able
16.A. cocoon B. time C. space D. stage
17.A. get across B. get through C. get in D. get down
18.A. helpful B. accessible C. ready D. careful
19.A. communication B. dream C. childhood D. life
20.A. difficulty B. income C. regrets D. appointment
Tips for Staying Sharp
It’s not abnormal to feel out of it from time to time or perhaps you’re feeling a bit sluggish (迟钝的) when it comes to remembering things. If you’re worried about your forgetfulness, try out these five tips to stay sharp.
Feed your brain.
1. If you decide to eat sugary foods that are heavy with fats then expect to feel lazy and have no energy. But if you decide to eat fruits, vegetables and make other healthy eating decisions you’ll find that you’re full of energy.
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Challenge yourself constantly—whether it is puzzles, reading, cooking or other tasks that will keep your mind working. If your mind is always learning new things and active, you’ll realize that it’s much easier for you to learn new things and to function. Remember your brain is a muscle and if you want to get the most out of it, you must use it.
Stay fit.
Being in good health and staying in shape is a big part of staying sharp. Your body will only give you what you put into it.3. However, if you put forth the effort into being healthy then your body will expel (释放) the energy you need to achieve your goals.
Ensure enough sleep.
Be sure to get the necessary amount of sleep that your body needs to function on a daily basis. According to studies, sleep helps strengthen and recover your memories.4. Therefore, you can improve your ability to focus and avoid distractions.
Socialize more.
Conversations require individuals to stay aware and active.5. Therefore, it’s necessary in life for you to keep your mind sharp.
A. Never worry.
B. Never stop learning.
C. You are what you eat.
D. Keep fit and study well.
E. Your body won’t give you the energy you remember if you are lazy.
F. It also helps your body build up an energy reserve.
G. Social interaction will help you develop multitasking, problem solving and other skills.
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to express their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.
“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.
As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Outgoing persons enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas shy persons are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of closeness is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in one’s life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Regardless of the level of closeness, all friendships are based on reciprocity (互惠), honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.
1.Who are more likely to suffer from psychological disorders without friends?
A. Teenagers. B. Adults.
C. The elderly. D. A couple.
2.What does the sentence “No man is an island” really mean?
A. No man is willing to live on an island.
B. Man usually doesn’t go to an island
C. Everyone is related with our society.
D. Our society is just like an island.
3.What can we learn about outgoing people?
A. They like being alone.
B. They are fond of making friends.
C. They have intense friendships.
D. They have fewer close friends indeed
4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. The formation of close friends.
B. The number of real friends.
C. Honesty, love and affection.
D. Factors to determine the degree of closeness.
Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.
Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education he has in the field. After all, you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.
Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience's emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewers feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.
Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.
Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.
1.What is the purpose of persuasion?
A. To advise somebody to support you.
B. To help someone have special skill
C. To convince somebody to realize his aim.
D. To talk someone into being honest.
2.What is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience to trust him?
A. Pathos. B. Ethos.
C. Logos. D. Education.
3.What do a politician and an animal charity have in common?
A. Both prevent themselves from being hurt.
B. Both save people from terrible wars.
C. Both make the audience support them.
D. Both persuade people to donate money.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Convince the Audience
B. Three Basic Tools of Persuasion
C. Believe Me
D. Strength of Persuasion
