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As a well-known doctor in London, John Snow was willing to help ordinary people (expose) to cholera. He knew that only when cause of it was found could the (dead) disease be controlled. He has two theories in mind explaining how cholera killed people. was that cholera multiplied in the air without reason; the other was people absorbed it into their bodies their meals. After many (investigate), he found the drinking water was to blame because the river (pollute). Immediately John Snow told the people to remove the handle from the water pump that it could not be used. Soon the disease began to slow down. To prevent the disease from (happen) again, the water companies were instructed not to expose people to polluted water any more. Finally "King Cholera" was defeated
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There are two main reasons the temperature of the air is always (change). One reason is the air around you moves in from somewhere else. Air usually moves in large bodies (call) air masses. Some air masses move in from the north. These air masses usually have cold air that causes the temperature (drop). Air masses also move in from the south. They usually have warmer air that causes the temperature to rise.
Temperature changes during the day or night can be great small. This depends partly how many clouds are in the sky. there are many clouds during the night, they act like covers on your bed. They blanket the earth and keep the air from (lose) much of its heat. The temperature usually does not drop much during such a night. When there are many clouds during day, some of the sun’s energy will not reach the earth. The temperature usually does not rise much on such a day.
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In the middle of April, if you walk through Jinghong, capital of Xishuangbanna region in Yunnan province,(chance) are that you'll get very, very wet. The Dai people will be celebrating their water-splashing(泼水)festival from April 15 t0 17, marking the new year for the Dai ethnic minority.
Lonely Planet, one of the world's(large) travel brands, has described what happens: “People race around the streets of Jinghong and the surrounding villages, soaking(浸透)every person sight with buckets of water.(tradition), water would be collected and poured only on family members as a
symbolic way(ensure) good luck in the coming year. Dai people believe that the wetter you get, the luckier you will be.
Although water (play)a vital role in the celebration, there is much more to the festival, especially during the first two days water splashing is comparatively kept under control, according to Lonely Planet. People wear their best clothes, while older women in nearby villages(dress) in traditional outfits(服装).They gather with their families and visit Dai temples. There, they wash the statues of Buddha(佛教)with water, a practice(know) as ”Bathing the Buddha".
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Supermarkets are big stores that provide a wide choice of foods and products. In the United States, traditional supermarkets (face) competition from even bigger stores with more choices of fresh and natural foods.
Many supermarkets are chains, stores (own) by one company. Most Americans still spend the most money (buy)groceries(杂货) at supermarkets. Traditional supermarkets have lost some of their business. (gradual), many people are changing where they buy groceries. They are also changing the kinds of groceries they want.
New (compete) are winning business because they are even larger than supermarkets. And they have (low) prices. Wal-mart supercenters sell groceries as well as clothes, electronic equipment and everything else. Competition has also come from stores, Whole Foods Market, which sell natural foods.
Yet supermarkets are changing too. Many have cut prices. Many are offering more fine foods and organic products are free of added chemicals and drugs. 2000, Americans have bought more organic food from supermarkets than from any other kind of store.
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A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a _____ (heat) discussion among netizens by asking people _____ they are happy. The responses to the question were _____ (variety), even some quite funny ones included. Although some people played jokes on the answers, it didn’t take long before they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness.
It is certain that people’s views on happiness ______ (affect) greatly by their own life experience. ________ (fortunate), too many people refer to being rich as happiness. Some people _______ intention is to make big money appreciate being given any chance to multiply their income, ______ (believe) that is where their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit their parents’ property, especially those who are known as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law _______ (satisfy) their financial desire or seek their fortune legally.
_____ my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring ___ beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life to the fullest and be happy.
Once upon a time a farmer had a dog and a rabbit.One day he organized a competition between his dog and his rabbit.He dug a hole in one of his biggest fields,and hid a carrot and a bone in it.He wanted to see animal would find them first.
The (cheer) and optimistic rabbit threw himself into looking for the carrot,(dig) here and there,totally convinced that he would find it.But the dog,after sniffing around for a bit,(lie) down and began to complain about how difficult it was to find one bone in such a big field.
The rabbit dug for hours,and with every new hole the dog complained even more about how difficult this (be),even for the rabbit.the rabbit thought that each hole dug was one hole less that needed digging.When there was no place in the whole field (leave) to dig,the rabbit dug a tunnel right to the dog had been lying all the time.There he found the carrot and the bone.
This is how the dog lost the game.He had come to right place at the very beginning but failed to find the bone he only complained and didn't try at all.
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An idea to cycle to Tibet ____(occur) to me one year ago. I know____ idea is quite practical in economical way. For one thing, I can’t have too much money. For another, it is bound to do me good because I can take in fresh air___ the way there. I called Tom, _____ had borrowed me a sum of money, telling him my idea. He was excited at my words and promised to pay off his debt as soon as possible. He also offered to team up with me. _____ (apparent), he also showed great interest in this trip. Five months______ our trip, we kept taking exercise and built up strong body because we knew____ would be impossible to realize our dream without being _____ (health). I used to hear that some people____(make) a trip there died from the lack of oxygen---- they did devote their lives to their dream ! But the cost is too much. So _____ of us insisted on running in the morning from time to time.
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A woman looking at her smartphone while walking across a railway crossing in Nanjing (have) a close knock on Oct.21. She was so(absorb) in her smartphone that she didn’t see a train approaching until it brushed past her, (throw) her to the ground. This should serve a warning that people should be aware of their surroundings, especially crossing roads.
(luck), the woman survived a brush with death, but the incident forced the driver (stop) the train. An 18-minte delay followed the incident, led to a break in the running of other trains on the route.
Smartphone(addicted) has spread like an infectious disease. It’s evident that it will do great harm to society. What’s even (bad), some addicts become impatient with relatives and friends.
Some people blame the smartphone for the tragedy, yet in fact people’s weakening self-control and self-descipline are to blame.
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I dream to be popular teacher in the future because I hope I can bring knowledge and (happy) to children.
With time passing by, my wonderful middle school life is coming to the end. Just When I (enter) Sunshine School, I was a childish boy liked playing computer games. I still remembered my first mid-term exam. I failed many subjects. I even thought about (give) up. It was Ms Zhang who encouraged me (face) the difficulties bravely. With the help of my teacher, I redoubled my efforts. Nowadays, I overcame difficulties and always do well in the school subjects. Thanks Ms Zhang, I have gained a lot both in my study in my life. I hope I can be as ( excellently) as my teacher.
All in all, I will learn harder to get ( much) knowledge so as to lay a good foundation for my future. I will make full use of my every second and make my dream come true. I believe I can succeed!
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I’m ______ only daughter of my parents. So they are worried____ everything I do. For example, ______ I ride my bike, my parents won’t let me ride by myself. They are afraid I might fall off my bike and hurt ______ .They are taking great trouble to support the bike, with my mother even _____ (carry) a first-aid box. I’m not free to ride and I often say _____ (angry), “Why not let me ride alone?”
Now, most families have only one child. Parents want to do_____ for their children. This does no good ____ them. Too much love from parents may stop children from______ (be) independent. In my opinion, parents should let their children do____ they can do alone.
Time flies! This isthird year that I have been in this school.In the past two and a half years,our school (organize) many activities.What impressed me (much) was an activity (call)“Learning to Farm”.On an autumn afternoon,we(send) to a farm we learnt to plant potatoes(be) in the city for such a long time,we were so happy to go to the countryside.After (spanide) into three groups,we started to work.Some cut potatoes pieces,and_put the pieces of potatoes into the holes and put the earth back.
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The top education official in Cambodia is praising efforts to prevent final-year high school studentscheating on their exams. Minister of Education Hang Chuon Naron says he is sure the results will be better.
Cambodia’s 88,000 final-year high school students(take) their exams last month. Many are afraid the government’s “no-cheating” policy may hurt their chances of entering university.
Some students prayed for success. One unhappy student told a Phnom Penh newspaper she hoped people watching the testing would let the students cheat “in a small way”, her hopes did not come true. The “ no-cheating” policy was firmly enforced.
Some cheaters are caught. As usual, some students tried to cheat on the exams. Hang Chon Naron is the person responsiblethe “no-cheating” policy. It is an important part of his effort to reform education. He thinks the pass rate will be higher this year, partlystudents have studied more. “We got a report from the schools that they worked harder.”
The minister hopes that(honest) in the exam-taking will begin correcting the biggest problems facing the education system: high school graduates who are not ready (fill) jobs. The system has long produced graduates who lack the skills employers need. Also, there is another program(aim) at improving education for women. As for the Class of 2015, they will soon find out whether those efforts helped.
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Some buildings are known their artistic beauty, some for their (detail) design, and others for their architects’ imagination. But a London building has made headlines for none of these reasons.
In its short history, 20 Fenchurch Street has made itself (know) by reflecting(反射)sunlight ( strong ) that it once melted parts of a sports car in the street below.
So is no wonder that the building was named the UK’s ( bad ) building. According to the magazine, the judges, were architects and writers, and agreed that 20 Fenchurch Street (design) by a Uruguayan architect should win the prize.
And the building’s problems end with reflection. Dangerous winds are also blown along the street below. A pedestrian (行人) said to the BBC that she almost got blown over when ( walk ) past the heavy building.
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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 surewasn’t him.
Alan(opening fridge door): Well, it wasn’t me. But Mum, look! Are these your sandwiches here on the bottom shelf offridge?
Mum: Are they there? Oh, my goodness. Ihave put them in there when the phone rang. Oh, dear. I really must be losing my . Now, why did I put on my coat?
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Mr. and Mrs. Jackson worked in the same company. The man was skillful and earned twice as much, if not more than, his wife. But he had to give all his money to his wife, bought the food, clothes and drinks for him. He was angry with her couldn’t say anything. All the men in the workplace were afraid of their wives and they felt sorry for each other.
It was March 8th and all the women had a day off. The men were free to say whatever they wanted. They had endless (complain) about their wives. And they thought unfair that women had their own festival but they didn’t. The more they said, the (angry) they became. They decided to write a letter to the UN and advised them (cancel) “Women’s Day”. They asked Mr. Jackson to do it, too. The man agreed and began to write it.
When Mr. Jackson finished it, his wife came in. Her key (leave) in the workplace and she came for it. She made him hand the letter to her. (read) it, the woman said with a smile, “How can you post it to the UN I don’t supply you with the money for buying a stamp?”