Do you love libraries? If you love books as much as I do, then I’m certain you must.
My library card has a(n) place in my wallet, and some of my favorite of childhood come from the public library in my hometown. It is a(n) house, much like the one introduced in Secrets of the Blue Hill Library, coming this summer.
The children’s section(区) of our library is on the lower level, and I felt when I walked down the steps, opened the small door (just right for a child) and entered the room with many rows of shelves. It was a wonderland where new adventures (奇遇) and friends awaited(等待).
I clearly the pleasant smell of books — a mix of new and smell — that attracted me deeply, and, like a bee moving from flower to flower, I book after book as I took in varieties of on those shelves and tried to choose the next ones I would take home. I preferred to read books about real-life heroes, whose lives me a lot. From the books on our library shelves, the world was opened to me in an attractive way.
, of course, my reading took me up the steps and into the library on the first and second floors, where I continued reading every book with much . To be honest, I can’t how different my life would have been if it had not been for the variety of reading I at the library. I can say for certain that, its strong and comforting presence in my life, I would not be the person I am today — a successful writer.
In the book Secrets of the Blue Hill Library, the people of this small town have no . But two wonderful women come together to provide both a nice library for the town and a home for Anne, the leading character. But that is only the beginning of the adventures that await Anne—and you as my fellow library lover.
A．open B．secret C．proud D．safe
A．poets B．memories C．scenes D．books
A．visiting B．running C．cleaning D．painting
A．ancient B．beautiful C．national D．free
A．tired B．embarrassed C．worried D．excited
A．mostly B．usually C．truly D．simply
A．catch B．remember C．describe D．carry
A．bitter B．strange C．old D．sharp
A．picked up B．checked out C．gave out D．put away
A．sizes B．pages C．titles D．prices
A．warned B．encouraged C．surprised D．challenged
A．Somehow B．Besides C．Regularly D．Finally
A．college B．research C．adult D．video
A．thought B．interest C．time D．success
A．explore B．imagine C．compare D．show
A．examined B．bought C．discovered D．wrote
A．Since B．But C．While D．So
A．from B．for C．without D．in
A．young B．new C．present D．busy
A．forest B．museum C．library D．market
People in the US thought Ebola was only a disease, accompanied with fever and found in Africa at the beginning. then a man from west Africa died from Ebola at a hospital in Dallas, Texas. And two nurses for him became infected(感染) with the virus, which made the US government publish new guidelines to health workers．
Top American have repeatedly said that most people have little chance of being infected．Experts have that Ebola can only be spread through infected person’s body fluids — like blood．But it many Americans are what they have heard．
A recent survey found more than 80 percent of Americans believe that Ebola can be spread in many , including air forced through the nose or mouth. The Harvard School of Public Health the findings. The study also showed that most adults fear there will be a(n) of Ebola in the United States soon.
survey found that more than 70 percent of Americans would support calls to travel to and from Ebola-affected parts of Africa.
Thomas Frieden heads the U.S．Centers for Disease Control and Prevention．When asked whether officials had considered a travel ban, Mr．Frieden had to say：“We won’t be able to check travelers for when they leave or when they arrive. We won’t be able, as we do , to take a detailed history to see if they were when they arrive. When they , we wouldn’t be able to impose quarantine（强加隔离）as we now can if they have high-risk touch.”
Last week, President Barack Obama urged Americans not to what he called “ panic or fear ”.
This week，the administration announced that all travelers reaching the United States from some African nations are to pass through one of five airports.
A．Just B．Yet C．So D．Even
A．arranging B．caring C．searching D．standing
A．treat B．attend C．inspect D．protect
A．officials B．officers C．physicists D．doctors
A．stated B．suggested C．considered D．regretted
A．proves B．happens C．says D．appears
A．studying B．discussing C．questioning D．determining
A．means B．areas C．organs D．countries
A．announced B．received C．admitted D．rejected
A．increase B．income C．decrease D．outbreak
A．The other B．Another C．The same D．One
A．forbid B．expect C．require D．allow
A．foreign B．royal C．African D．federal
A．that B．this C．nothing D．those
A．change B．money C．fever D．crime
A．immediately B．previously C．presently D．regularly
A．examined B．searched C．explored D．exposed
A．leave B．arrive C．live D．stay
A．look forward to B．pay attention to C．give in to D．add up to
A．persuaded B．required C．advised D．guided
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town claiming(宣称) that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole country. A large crowd gathered，and they all agreed that his heart was because there was not a single scar(疤痕) in it. The young man was very proud.
Suddenly, an old man appeared and said, “Why, your heart is not nearly as beautiful as .”The crowd and the young man looked at the old man’s . It was strongly, but full of scars. It had places pieces had been removed and other pieces put in, but they didn’t fit quite right, and there were several edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gaps(缺口) where whole pieces were missing.
The young man laughed. “ your heart with mine, anyone with his eyes can see mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars.”
“Yes,” said the old man, “Yours looks perfect but I never trade with you. You see, every represents a person I have given my love. I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they _ me a piece of their heart that fits into the _ place in my heart. But because the pieces aren’t exact, I have some rough edges, which I treasure, because they remind me of the love we .
“Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart , and the other person hasn’t returned a _ of his or her heart to me. These are the empty gaps—giving love is a chance. Although these gaps are painful, they open, reminding me of the love I have for those people too, and I hope someday they may return where I have been waiting and fill the space. So now do you see what true beauty is?’’
Tears running his cheeks, the young man walked up to the old man, his own perfect heart, and tore out a piece. He it to the old man with trembling hands.
The old man placed it in his heart, then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man’s heart. It , but not perfectly, as there were some rough edges.
The young man looked at his heart, not perfect any more but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man’s heart flowed into his.
They hugged and walked away side by side.
A．ugly B．perfect C．good D．hurt
A．mine B．his C．theirs D．ours
A．coat B．appearance C．face D．heart
A．knocking B．striking C．beating D．hitting
A．that B．which C．where D．whose
A．smooth B．rough C．broken D．pretty
A．Comparing B．Compared C．Compare D．Compares
A．might B．would C．could D．should
A．one B．heart C．piece D．scar
A．on whom B．in whom C．with whom D．to whom
A．take B．give C．lend D．pass
A．empty B．full C．red D．first
A．had B．gave C．shared D．owned
A．in B．away C．off D．up
A．lot B．sheet C．piece D．pile
A．taking B．making C．keeping D．bringing
A．last B．cut C．come D．stay
A．carried away B．reached into C．took out D．brought up
A．returned B．took C．offered D．served
A．fit B．hit C．beat D．set
When studying in Australia, do not worry about understanding the local language．General English programs are offered to help you English．As a General English at Greenwich College，I will tell you what you can learn from these programs．
I teach English at all levels from to advanced．My classes usually with a fun activity．We play vocabulary and grammar ．Sometimes we listen to Australian and decide if we like the lyrics(歌词)．After we have all up，we move onto the grammar or vocabulary of the day．We it through writing or speaking.
We on our other skills(reading，writing or listening)in the afternoon，and use these skills to better understand the grammar or vocabulary． ,at the end of the day, we talk about to live and work in Australia．We discuss the problems， how to understand different accents．new words and make new friends．If there are any problems，we help each other, offering advice and .
General English also offers classes to improve your speaking ability．We offer special grammar and conversation classes，as well as a movie club! You can also come with us to the Opera House，the beach，the zoo or even to a museum.
If you feel about using your spoken English，don’t worry! Everyone feels the ．So，in General English we have activities that you talking to classmates，excursions(远足)that your confidence，and student parties that help you talk to others.
It's a great way to all you English skills as well as have a fantastic . Maybe I’ll see you in my class soon．
A．test B．grasp C．cover D． teach
A．student B．worker C．teacher D． guide
A．beginners B．1earners C．courses D． subjects
A．deal B．work C．compete D． start
A．toys B．sports C．games D． music
A．songs B．dialogues C．news D． reports
A．turned B．shut C．looked D． warmed
A．catch B．practice C．appreciate D． enjoy
A．depend B．keep C．focus D． base
A．Firstly B．Secondly C．Thirdly D． Finally
A．why B．how C．when D． whether
A．including B．remaining C．deciding D． judging
A．house B．disadvantage C．support D． challenge
A．1istening B．writing C．accent D． reading
A．nervous B．comfortable C．excited D． proud
A．opposite B．fixed C．same D． forced
A．take B．imagine C．get D． remind
A．build B．catch C．appreciate D． draw
A．value B．improve C．instruct D． arrange
A．feeling B．thought C．adventure D． experience
A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him, “If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?”
Within a few seconds, Laiq confidently, “Four!”
The confused teacher was expecting a(n) correct answer, three. She was disappointed. “Maybe the child did not listen .” she thought. She , “Laiq, listen carefully. If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?”
Laiq had seen the on his teacher’s face. He again on his fingers. But within him he was also the answer that would make the teacher happy. This time hesitatingly he replied, “Four.”
The disappointment stayed on the teacher’s face. Suddenly she that Laiq like strawberries. She thought maybe he didn’t like apples and that was why he couldn’t answer the question. This time with an excitement in her she asked, “If I give you one strawberry and one strawberry and one strawberry, then how many you will have?”
Seeing the teacher , young Laiq calculate on his fingers again. There was no pressure on him, but a little on the teacher. She wanted her new to succeed. a hesitating smile young Laiq replied, “Three?”
The teacher now had a smile. Her approach had succeeded. She wanted to herself. But one last thing remained. she asked him, “Now if I give you one apple and one apple and one more apple how many will you have?”
Confidently Laiq answered, “Four!” The teacher was . “How Laiq, How?” she demanded in a little annoyed voice.
In a voice that was and hesitating young Laiq replied, “Because I already have one in my bag.”
The story tells us: someone gives you an answer that is from what you expect, don’t think they are wrong. There shall be an angle that you may not have thought about yet.
A．replied B．added C．told D．wrote
A．careless B．effortless C．worthless D．selfless
A．Possibly B．actively C．strictly D．properly
A．repeated B．ordered C．whispered D．complained
A．satisfaction B．disappointment C．punishment D．determination
A．recognized B．discovered C．calculated D．insisted
A．searching for B．waiting for C．arguing about D．talking about
A．decided B．noticed C．expressed D．remembered
A．mouth B．hands C．eyes D．nose
A．sad B．happy C．pitiful D．lovely
A．invention B．system C．reform D．approach
A．On B．In C．With D．By
A．victorious B．precious C．lasting D．appealing
A．thank B．congratulate C．help D．enjoy
A．Above all B．In vain C．On purpose D．Once again
A．astonished B．concerned C．amused D．relaxed
A．high B．clear C．easy D．low
A．strawberry B．apple C．coin D．box
A．Before B．After C．Until D．When
A．free B．absent C．different D．safe
Most essays are made up of a beginning, a middle and an end．The beginning arouses the reader’s interest to his attention to the subject of the essayor the necessary background information. The middle gives us clear and logical of the facts and ideas the writer intends to put forth.The end winds up the essay with a forceful statement to influence the reader’s impression and shows consequences of the argument.
To the writer the beginning is often the hardest part of an essay, because he has to decide from what point to , and in what direction to go. The end is important because it often gives the reader the deepest impression. It should be short, forceful and thought-provoking. No ideas should be introduced in a concluding paragraph.
Sometimes it is good to the concluding paragraph to the introduction. If, for instance, a question is raised in the beginning, an answer should be given in the end．
A．support B．secure C．change D．follow
A．provides B．proves C．confirms D．directs
A．indication B．direction C．expectation D．presentation
A．final B．good C．deep D．unique
A．state B．deliver C．start D．practice
A．ordinary B．general C．important D．new
A．spread B．link C．lead D．contact
Are you interested in Korean TV series? If so, you must know Dae Jang Geum (《大长今》). Because of this series, my personal status and living standard have been greatly _____. My girlfriend used to cook every evening. Well, now she does nothing but _____ herself in front of the TV when she’s not ____, and commands me, “You — go to make some instant noodles. Come and watch the play and just imagine we are enjoying Korean _____.”
She also swears to ____ all Korean dishes in Dae Jang Geum. So she orders me to ____ the TV and record any details of Jang Geum’s cooking. But when she presented her version of Korean food, it is like the dog-meal. “You can ____ get things done if you don’t have the right tools”, my girlfriend blamed her clumsy kitchen performances on ____. So I decided to ____ her a new kitchen knife. In a store, she became unusually ____ when making her selection. She finally picked one that was ____ Jang Geum’s. To prove that her slow knife skill was due to the blunt knives, she ____ her cutting. As a result, she hurt her fingers three times. Fortunately，the knife is not ____ the salesman boasts.
My girlfriend is a fan of Jang Geum’s Korean ____. Not only did she talk about the dress every day, she also threatened to change my tie into a ____ like the one on Jang Geum’s dress. Finally, I lost my patience and took her to a maternity shop (孕妇专卖店) where I recommend ( one suit to her, “Do you think it looks like a Korean dress?” ____, my future parents-in-law just happened to be shopping at the time. They were ____ when they saw what we were doing.
The Dae Jang Geum series __ realizing the ambition of the youth. However, it fails to realize my girlfriend’s. ____ being engaged in her work or study, she simply sits on the sofa every night, staring at the TV, a bag of chips in her hand. This situation has changed little ___ the series is now over.
A．increased B．degraded C．depressed D．raised
A．stand B．lie C．sit D．seat
A．at table B．at work C．on leave D．on business
A．fruit B．vegetables C．dishes D．cakes
A．learn B．eat C．cook D．perform
A．stand by B．stand for C．pass by D．go by
A．hardly B．easily C．difficultly D．carefully
A．her forks B．her spoons C．her knives D．her pans
A．lend B．borrow C．buy D．fetch
A．careless B．modest C．patient D．alert
A．similar to B．better than C．sharper than D．taken from
A．brought down B．speeded up C．slowed down D．improved
A．as fast as B．as sharp as C．as slow as D．as dull as
A．diet style B．dish flavor C．cooking style D．dressing style
A．butterfly knot B．inside pocket C．pretty collar D．long belt
A．Disappointedly B．Fortunately C．Coincidently D．Excitedly
A．pretty shocked B．pretty satisfied C．very pleased D．very puzzled
A．shoots at B．works at C．aims at D．directs at
A．In spite of B．Instead of C．Because of D．In case of
A．only if B．even though C．as if D．so that
Time is very important in our lives. It our everyday moments. However, time never had any importance in my life until I a watch from my father, which organized my life and made my more .
It’s round in the center with two silver bands that around my wrist and all of it is made of silver.This tells me the importance of time in my life.
I received this on a gray–sky day. I had to go to the airport at 9:00 am to up my Uncle Ali and take him to my father’s house.
, I was late because I was out with my friends. Later on that day, around 11:00 am, I my uncle, but I was very for him. He had the airport and taken a taxi to my father’s house.
I got to my father’s house at 2:00 pm that day and felt of myself at that moment. After I said hi to my father and tired uncle, my father asked me to sit next to him and handed me this watch as a gift from him. Then he said, “Peter, did you have with your friends today?” I answered, “Yes, Father, and I am sorry for not picking up my Uncle Ali.” He said, “What you was not very nice and you should be sorry for your .” I was ashamed and said, “Father, I’ll never do it again . I promise.” He said, “I hope today you learned something important, and this watch will be a for you.” He told me to take this watch and use it as an organizer of my .
I learned a very important lesson from my father: to time and never to be late to get someone. This watch is to me, not because of its price, but because of the lesson that I learned from it.
A．appreciate B．organizes C．orders D．supplies
A．important B．similarity C．necessity D．interest
A．confident B．independent C．efficient D．responsible
A．object B．belonging C．matter D．stranger
A．card B．letter C．gift D．thing
A．call B．pick C．put D．bring
A．Otherwise B．Fortunately C．However D．Hopefully
A．going B．hanging C．standing D．leaving
A．forgot B．remembered C．saw D．visited
A．anxious B．nervous C．early D．late
A．reached B．recognized C．left D．found
A．ashamed B．frightened C．disappointed D．shy
A．kind B．happy C．angry D．doubtful
A．pleasure B．fun C．appointment D．quarrels
A．said B．did C．thought D．forgot
A．idea B．words C．actions D．promises
A．wonder B．hope C．requirement D．reminder
A．life B．day C．way D．thought
A．waste B．respect C．neglect D．enjoy
A．useful B．necessary C．different D．important
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～10各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The Dragon Boat Festival, also called Double Fifth Festival, is celebrated on the 5th day of the fifth moon of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese festivals, _____ two being the Autumn Moon Festival and Chinese New Year.
The origin of this summer festival ______ around a scholarly government official named Chu Yuan. He was a good and ______ man, but because of the ______ of jealous rivals he eventually fell into disfavor in the emperor’s court.
Unable to ______ the respect of the emperor, in his sorrow Chun Yuan threw himself into Mi Low river. Because of their _____ for Chu Yuan, the local people living adjacent to the Mi low River rushed into their boats to _____ him while throwing rice into the waters to appease (平息)the river dragons. ______ they were unable to find Chu Yuan, their efforts are still commemorated today during the Dragon Boat Festival. Many competing teams drive their colorful dragon boats forward ______ the rhythm of beating drums on that day. These exciting races were inspired by the villager’s valiant attempts to rescue Chun Yan from the Milo river. This tradition has remained _______ for centuries.
A．others B．the other C．another D．other
A．centers B．dates C．comes D．goes
A．respective B．respecting C．respectful D．respected
A．bad-manners B．misdeeds C．mistaken D．wrong actions
A．obtain B．acquire C．gain D．regain
A．admiration B．memory C．celebration D．expectation
A．search B．search for C．rescue D．pick up
A．Despite B．However C．Although D．If
A．by B．on C．with D．to
A．unbroken B．unchanged C．still D．living
What does peace mean to you? A place without noise, trouble, or hard work? There once was a king who a prize to the artist who would the best picture of peace. Many artists .The king looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really and had to choose between them.
One picture was of a lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky soft white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of .
The other picture had too. But these were uneven and bare. Above was an angry sky in which played and from which rain fell. the side of the mountain ran a foaming waterfall. This didn’t look at all. But when the king looked carefully, he saw the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the middle of the of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest—perfect peace.
picture do you think won the prize?
The King chose the second picture. Do you know ? “Because peace does not being in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.” the King. “Peace means being in the of all those things and still be calm in your .That is the real meaning of peace.”
A．held B．set C．sent D．offered
A．sell B．paint C．find D．choose
A．worked B．failed C．believed D．tried
A．understood B．wanted C．kept D．liked
A．full B．good C．calm D．round
A．with B．in C．around D．of
A．peace B．nature C．arts D．lakes
A．lakes B．mountains C．sky D．trees
A．birds B．storm C．lightening D．clouds
A．on B．Down C．Through D．Beside
A．attractive B．peaceful C．still D．natural
A．under B．below C．above D．behind
A．waterfall B．bush C．crack D．rock
A．rush B．noise C．trouble D．place
A．why B．Whose C．Whatever D．Which
A．why B．how C．where D．what
A．enjoy B．need C．mean D．require
A．decided B．explained C．thought D．wrote
A．middle B．way C．front D．place
A．head B．brain C．heart D．body
Britain is very fortunate in its system of public lending-libraries. These libraries have a of some 115 million books. And about one-third of the population are of public libraries. This lending and reference library service is, with some limitation, free.
Public libraries not only lend books, music scores(乐谱) and records, but also supply special libraries to , among children, patients in hospital and prisoners, and they in many kinds of extra activities, reading, lectures, film shows, music circles and cooperation in adult education.
The greatest and most famous library in Britain is that of the British Museum, which over six million books. A copy of every book, magazine, newspaper, etc. in Great Britain, must be sent to the British Museum. The reading room of the Museum is famous for the of scholars and people who have studied in it. The British Museum Library is not, by the way, a library.
The second library in Britain is the Bodleian Library at Oxford. The National Library of Scotland, Cambridge University Library, and the National Library of Wales are also famous and may a copy of every new issued in Britain. There is also a National Library for the blind, over 300,000 books in a specially type.
A．number B．plenty C．total D．quantity
A．members B．librarians C．citizens D．employees
A．others B．adults C．women D．people
A．give B．engage C．result D．succeed
A．as well as B．such as C．for example D．rather than
A．offers B．buys C．owns D．gets
A．sold B．published C．available D．obtained
A．number B．support C．mind D．devotion
A．diligent B．imaginative C．famous D．poor
A．valuable B．public C．borrowing D．lending
A．oldest B．latest C．largest D．best-known
A．lend B．print C．get D．buy
A．movie B．magazine C．novel D．publication
A．nearly B．with C．about D．almost
A．delivered B．made C．printed D．published
America’s Beauty Is in Its Diversity
America is built on the idea of freedom, and there is no exception for Muslim women. I the freedom of religion and speech. But mostly, I believe it’s OK to be , and to stand up for who and what you are. So I believe in wearing the hijab.
The hijab is a religious head covering, like a scarf. I am Muslim, and keeping my head covered is a of maturity（成熟）and respect toward my and to Allah’s will. , I also like to wear it to be different. I don’t usually like to do what everyone else is doing. I want to be a(n) , not just part of the crowd. But when I first wore it, I was also afraid of the that I’d get at school.
I on my own that sixth grade was the I should start wearing the hijab. I was about what the kids would say or even do to me. I thought they might make fun of me, or be scared of me and my headscarf. Kids at that age usually like to be all the same, and there’s little or no of differences.
On the first day of school, I put all those thoughts behind my back and walked in with my head held high. I was holding my breath a little, but I was also proud to be a Muslim, proud to be wearing the hijab, proud to be different.
I was about everything I had thought the kids would say or even do to me. I actually met a lot of people because of wearing my head covering. Most of the kids would come and ask me questions — — about the hijab and why I wore it.
I did hear some kids were making fun of me, there was one girl----she wasn’t even in my class, and we never really talked much---and she spoke me, and I wasn’t even there! I made a lot of new friends that year, friends that I still have until this very day, five years later.
Yes, I’m different, but everyone is different here, in one way or another. This is the of America.
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A．and B．so C．but D．or
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A．significance B．beauty C．value D．power
A group of graduates got together to visit their old university professor．They talked about the topic-happiness．But soon their conversation turned into complaints about in work and life．
To offer his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and with a large pot of coffee and a variety of ---plastic, glass, metal, porcelain （陶瓷）, some plain-looking , some very ．The professor told his students to help themselves to hot coffee．
When all the students had a cup of coffee in ．the professor said"lf you have noticed, all the nice-looking cups were taken, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones．While it is for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the of your problems and stress．The professor continued," Believe that the cup itself adds no to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases it even what we drink．What all of you wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went the best cups．Now this life is coffee, the jobs, money, and in society are the cups which are just tools to hold and life, and the different types of cups we have don't decide, nor the quality of life．lf we concentrate only on the cups, we will to enjoy the coffee in it．So don't let the cups you．．．enjoy the coffee instead．"
At these words, the graduates looked at each other in embarrassment．
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A．quiet B．speechless C．amazing D．Reasonable
Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows . Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them “gypsies ( 吉普赛人)
Many people think of gypsies as groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real of Roma culture.
In fact, not all Roma are . Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture among regions. But most speak both the language of the people and their own language, Romany.
For centuries, Roma practiced trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any .
Each Roma settlement developed its own style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other . Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.
Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell . Their conversations often include brief references tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny, others Roma traditions.
Over the years, the Roma have many challenges. Their neighbors did not them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.
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A．begged B．learned C．toured D．settled
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A．fear B．help C．accept D．support
Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that can survive without one. Mobile phones are a great to stay connected with friends and family. , it is important to remember that there are certain times you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages taking phone calls. Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude . Aren’t you at school to learn?
In the United States, students would never be allowed to their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or a text message you would probably be kicked class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during . There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to respect for those around you.
As a teacher in China, I have to students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to their phones, but many students do not listen. The to be connected all the time seems to be more than the desire to learn.
It’s easy to understand it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use your phone and may give you a grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may something important.
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A．forget B．remember C．miss D．leave
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