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Franklin’s life is full of charming (story) which all young men should know—how he sold books in Boston, and became the guest of kings in Europe; how he was made Major General Franklin, only
(quit) because, as he said, he was no soldier.
This poor Boston boy, a day’s schooling, became master of six languages and never stopped studying; this hard-working boy conquered the lightning, made his name famous, received degrees and diplomas (学位证书) from many colleges,
became forever
(remember) as “Doctor Franklin”, philosopher, scientist and political leader. Self-made, self-taught, the candle maker’s son gave light to all the world;
street bookseller set all men singing of liberty.
He built America, for what the nation is today is (large) due to the management, the forethought, the
(wise), and the ability of Benjamin Franklin. He belongs to the world, but especially he belongs to America. The people around the world
(honor) him while he was living; he is still regarded
the loftiest man by the common people today after his death. And he will live in people's hearts forever.
A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someone behind him.He turned his head and (see) an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman
(sudden) found that his watch was
(go). He thought that it must be the Italian who
(take） his watch. He decided to follow him and get back the watch.
Soon the Frenchman caught up the Italian. Neither of them understood the other’s language. The Frenchan frightened the
with his fist
pointed at the Italian’s watch. In the end the Italian gave up his watch to the Frenchman.
When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife had happened. He was
(great) surprised when his wife pointed to the
on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed the watch and it was the Italian’s.
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said______ was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.
After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months____ （early）, but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We
__（tell）that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week, _
__ for the week after. I didn’t understand
this would happen and my credit card had already been charged__
_ the reservation. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was _
（surprise）helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on
____ top floor. We had never stayed in such an amazing room, and we weren’t charged extra.
The next day, my brother and I went to the beach__ we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little_
___（sunburn），but the day had been so relaxing that we didn’t mind.
Mum (putting on her coat): I’m going to have to go down to the shop for more bread.
Alan: Why?
Mum: I’m not sure what (happen). I made some sandwiches earlier and left them on the table
I went to answer the phone. But someone must have taken them because they are
(go).
Alan: Oh, it must have been Dad .I’m sure he was in the kitchen (early).
Mum: No, he went off to his tennis match before I finished (make) them, so he couldn’t have done it.
, he couldn’t carry a plate of sandwiches as well as all his tennis stuff, so I’m sure
wasn’t him.
Alan (opening fridge door): Well, it wasn’t me. But Mum, look! Are these your sandwiches here on the bottom shelf of fridge?
Mum: Are they there? Oh, my goodness. I have put them in there when the phone rang. Oh, dear. I really must be losing my
Now, why did I
A 90-year-old Kenyan grandmother has become the world's (old) elementary school student. Ms Sitienei, also
(know) as "Gogo", is from a small village in Kenya. She is studying at the local school. Ms Sitienei has spent most of her life
(help) to deliver babies. She wants to be able to read and write so that she can pass on her skills. She never had a chance to be educated when she was a child because her parents
not afford to send her to school.
she expects most is to set an example to younger people and inspire all the children in her village
(study).
When she (apply) to the school, school headmaster Mr Kinyanjui accepted the student with some
(hesitate). But now he is happy that Gogo is at the school and is very proud of her. Mr Kinyanjui said, "She is doing pretty well considering her age. I can say I have seen a big difference in this school
she came."
"I want to say to the children of the world, especially girls, that education will be your wealth," Ms Sitienei said. " education, you can be whatever you want — a doctor, a lawyer or a pilot."
How many of us can really ever thank our mothers what they do for us? I am now 40 years old，so it's been a lot of years that I've had my mom's loving
(guide）and direction behind me pushing me gently when I need it．
When I was ill，mom would take care of me ．(condition） When I had a terrible dream， she would never yell me for stealing into her bed．
I graduated from college，she took pride in me as I walked across that stage．When life would get me down，she would tell me that it's always dark
the dawn．She's always been my greatest support，
(keep） me up when life tried to defeat me．She never told me that anything was impossible or that I set
goals too high．With a gentle guiding hand she got me back on the right track if I faltered (摇晃） ．
A simple thank you will never be enough for the kindness and love she (show） to me over the years．My mom deserves more than flowers，candy or
gifts．There isn't a gift in the world that could ever express my thanks for
she has done for me over the years．
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