People are always afraid of making mistakes. But sometimes it's not bad to make mistakes, and here is why.
At first, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It's always good to try new things, because when you are trying new things you are growing. If you never try new things, how can you improve? How can you create? The simple answer is，“You can't.” Look around you, everything you see is the result of someone trying new things.
Another good thing about mistakes is this: when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb. When he was asked how he felt to fail that many times, he said that he hadn't failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn't work.
Finally, when you make a mistake, you are that much closer to success. Why? Because you have said what you should say, and you have done what you should do. Every time you make a mistake, you are closer to success. But it doesn't mean that you can make mistakes without thinking. Instead, when you try new things you have to think them over, so that you can keep away from some unnecessary mistakes.
We shouldn't spend all our time and money on the only one way, but use them correctly. Because our time and money are limited (有限的).
There is an old saying, “If you are not making mistakes, you are not trying hard enough.” So go bravely and make mistakes. And learn. And grow. And succeed.If you are making a mistake, that means________.
| A．you're careful | B．you're kind |
| C．you're growing | D．you know nothing |
If you never try new things, you can't________.
| A．improve | B．create | C．spend | D．A and B |
After Edison failed 10,000 times, he________.
| A．gave up |
| B．invented the light bulb |
| C．invented the computer |
| D．invented 10,000 new things |
When you make a mistake, you are closer to________.
| A．time | B．money | C．success | D．everything |
What's the main idea of the passage?
| A．Never make mistakes. |
| B．You can make mistakes without thinking. |
| C．Sometimes it's good to make mistakes. |
| D．Making mistakes is terrible. |
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USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?' We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language.
Students must also learn to live without parents' care and deal with all kinds of things they haven't had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.
Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden (负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.
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Studying at home or |
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Studying abroad has become a |
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◆ It is helpful to the future |
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◆ It helps to |
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◆ It enables Chinese students to find jobs more |
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◆ It's hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad |
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◆ Parents may be under pressure (压力) because the cost of studying abroad is very |
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To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be describing Liu Xiang's example. |
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You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done? _____ If you follow the skills, you’ll make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions. ______ One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going. “From there you can move onto some other questions. And he answers will let you know how far you can go.
________ This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
Real listening at least means some things. _______ If someone stick to one point, it means he really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds boring, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well when to say goodbye. Remember to give him a handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” _____ Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
| A.Almost everyone will answer a question. B.Here are several skills that good talkers have. C.If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. D.First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation. E.Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. |
The fast development of technology(技术) has made many changes in our daily life. For the students in a public high school in Philadelphia, the change is really great. Their so-called “the School of the Future” opened recently with the help of Microsoft Corp. The combination(结合) of the latest technology and teaching methods makes it the focus in the world.
It takes the local government $63 million to build this “one of the most advanced high schools”. It is free and has no entrance exams(入学考试). All the 170 students are picked by drawing lots（抽签）from 1,500 applicants（申请者）. 95% of the students are blacks and about 85% are from low income families.
In the school, the students still sit in classrooms, but they work on their laptops(轻便电脑). Instead of textbooks, their lessons rely mostly on information found on the Internet. Students can learn at their own steps. They do their homework on computers and send it to teachers for marking. Parents can check their children’s study online at home.
The CEO of the School District said,“This is how school of today should be designed and developed to prepare students for life and work in the future.”From the passage, we know that our daily life has been changed a lot because ______ .
A. a public high school in Philadelphia has developed fast
B. students in Philadelphia has developed fast
C. the technology has developed fastHow much does the local government spend building the “one of the most advanced high schools”?
A. $63,000,000 B. $6,300,00 C. $630,000Who can see the students homework on the Internet?
A. their teachers
B. their parents
C. both A and BWhich of the following sentence is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The students in the “one of the most advanced high schools” paid nothing to enter it.
B. The students in the “one of the most advanced high schools” need to pass an exam to enter the school.
C. The students in the “one of the most advanced high schools” don’t have to do homework.The best title of the article is ______.
A. the Students in a Public High School in Philadelphia
B. the School of the Future
C. How to Study Online
Bicycle tour and race
A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27 (Sat. & Sun.). At 5:30 a.m. the riders will leave Tian’anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometers as a training.Then the next 55 kilometers, from Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be taken from Jixian to Changli.
The second racing part of the competition will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaihe, covering a distance of 20 kilometers. Saturday afternoon includes the stay at Nandaihe and supper. Sunday morning is free for playing at the seaside. In the afternoon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.
Cost: 200 yuan
Telephone: 4675027
Brazilian footballers
The Brazilian Football Club will play Beijing Guo’an Team at the Workers’ Stadium on August 26. The club has four national team players. Also coming is 2004 US World Cup star Romario who has promised to play for at least 45 minutes.
Ticket prices: 60/ 100/ 150 yuan
Time / Date: 4:30p.m., August 26 (Sat.)
Telephone: 5012372
Rock climbing
The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou Mountain-climbing Training Base. More than 10 teams from Beijing, Wuhan, Dalian, Jilin and other places will take part in it. A Japanese team will give a special climbing show. What’s more, it’s all Free!
Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.
Time / Date: 9-12 a.m., August 26 and 27
Telephone: 7143177, 7144850, Wang ZhenghuaThe main purpose of giving the above events is to give information about ______.
A. visiting teams
B. famous players
C. things to do for the weekendIf you take part in the bicycle competition, you will ride for _____ kilometers.
A. 35 B. 55 C. 75If you are in Beijing at 5:00 p.m. on August 26, which activity can you join in?
A. watching a football match
B. going bike riding
C. going hikingWhat is special about the rock climbing competition?
A. A team from Japan will give a climbing show.
B. You can’t watch it without paying.
C. You don’t have to be a sportsman to take part.If you want to find something to do for Saturday afternoon, you will call ______.
A. 4675027 B. 5012372 C.7143177
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Abing was born on August 17, 1893 in the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi. Abing was the name used by his family. He was given the name Hua Yanjun at school. His father trained him in drums from the age of 10. Abing began learning the dizi at the age of 12, then the erhu. At the age of 17, Abing first performed in some ceremonies, and won praise for his musical talent.
In 1939, he married. After his marriage, Abing performed every afternoon in a public square in Wuxi. He became famous for his music and songs. After the performance, he would walk through the city's streets, playing the erhu. His most famous composition, Erquan Yingyue, was performed in this period.
In the summer of 1950, two professors Yang Yinliu and Cao Anhe, travelled to Wuxi to record Abing. By this time, Abing had not performed for almost three years. After three days' practice, three erhu pieces and three pipa pieces were recorded. However, Abing's favorite piece, Meihua Sannong, was not recorded when the team ran out of blank records.Abing was the name used at school.
Abing’s first show was at the age of 17.
Erquan Yingyue was the most famous piece of music from Abing.
In 1950, six pieces of music were recorded by Abing alone.
The team didn’t record Abing’s favorite piece.
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