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The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed worriedly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he (eventual) managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him the bad weather, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after searching for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke (roll) up to the sky. The worst had happened; was lost. He was almost fainted with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that(approach) the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" he asked one of his(rescue). "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we lose heart, God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be smoke signal from the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for them.
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A rich land owner decided to leave possessions to one of his two sons. As he lay on the deathbed, he called the two young men to him before break of dawn and even before the cock could crow. He then said, “I will leave all my earth to the onecan best fill this room. It was in this room I made plans on how to build up my fortune. Not an inch must (leave) uncovered. As I am getting (weak) by the hour you both must come back by midnight.” He handed them a small piece of silver and an empty bag to put their purchases in. They both went out and(hurry) came back with their purchases.(bring) the straw, the elder began to spread it around the floor,far from filling the room. It did not even cover half the space. “This is no use, son,” said the father, “and let me see how brother fills the room.” The younger son took his bag a large candle, set it on the table in the center of the room and lit it. A brilliant bright light filled up the whole room. The father was delighted and exclaimed, “Son, I am sure you will use the wealth well.”
Sleep is _ people have to have. However, it is (occasion) interrupted halfway for some reason. One disturbing night, I woke up, _ (wonder) what had caused the break of my sleep. Failing to find the reason, I forced _ to go back to sleep. Turning over and over, I became desperate. I couldn’t help but _ (get) up, and __ (feel) for the students’ writings taken __ school. In the deadly silence, the light witnessed my working on _ writings, _ lasted almost one hour. _ the work over, sleep returned to greet me. Was I funny or amazing?
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In 1908 Lord Henry __ (offer) a prize of £ 1,000 to the first man who would fly __ the English Channel. Over a year passed _ the first attempt was made. On July __ (nine), in the early morning, Hubert took off from the French coast __ his plane Antonio IV . Had traveled only seven miles across the Channel when his engine failed _ he was forced to land on the sea. The Antonio floated on the water __ Hubert __ (pick up )by a ship. _ he was rescued, he failed to receive the prize, _ reduced him to great embarrassment .
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God has blessed me with a lovely brother. He is 4 years younger than me. I still remember that day when he was born. He is premature baby. When he was a little baby, he always used to cry for no reason and hardly slept. He never allowed me and my parents (sleep) well.
As time went by, he(become) a little older. I used to get angry with since he started snatching(抢) all my toys away from me. , my parents taught me that he is my younger brother and I make him learn to share things.
Now,we still fight over things, we both love each other deeply. We share the same school and have the same, like doing sports, singing and reading.
We do a lot of secret things without informing our parents and if (catch), we will join hands to deal with the situation. Life is fun when we are together. As we are growing old day by day, we are becoming (responsible) for our duties than before. And we know that no matter where we go in life, we both are always there for each other to face the hardships of life.
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A big fire broke out in a clothing factory in our city last Wednesday. At 9:18 that morning, when the employees were working (busy) in the 4-storeyed building, heavy smoke was seen (come) out of the windows on the second floor. The fire lasted nearly an hour, and the majority of the 345 employees managed (escape) from the fire. Unfortunately, 7were killed, and 23 injured, lightly or seriously.
Some workers (complain) that aids came too late, the firemen did come just 10 minutes after the fire was reported. To rescue everyone from the burning and smoking building in such a short time was too difficult. The only two exits of the big building were not enough for so many people to withdraw in hurry.
The reason of the fire, according to an investigator, was someone broke the non-smoking rule in the factory, because some cigarette (end) were found. Next two weeks, 15 inspection teams will be working in all the factories turn, aiming to clear away the possibility of more fires. (hope), no disasters like this will happen again.
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“ Finally, no more exams.” It’s a common feeling among high school graduates who have just completed the college entrance examination. What a (relieve)! However, rather than fill the next three months sleeping, eating, and watching TV, some students have started working on finding a good choice of foreign college.
Different from those who begin their applications for foreign colleges in Senior 2, Li made a late decision on a US education. She began to think about it in Senior 3, but decided not (give) up the college entrance exam.
Li’s classmate Mao Bingxin is considering studying in Canada after the top exam. She began a TOEFL course on June 11.
He Wei, 18-year-old boy who studies at Shenzhen Bao’an High School, isn’t allowing herself much freedom this summer vacation either, (devote) her time to looking for a language school she can study French and some overseas study consulting agencies.
He Wei considers worthwhile to spend the summer preparing for college rather than hanging out with friends. “Although we don’t really know the future will be like, we are sure that only when we make (good) preparations for it, will we (offer) more chances.” she said.
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Once there lived a rich man wanted to do something for the people of his town. first he wanted to findout whether they deserved his help.
In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed very large stone. Then he (hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passedaround the stone and continued on his way. man came along and did the same thing; then another came ,and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove .
Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, (say) to himself: “The night (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”
Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his (strong) to move it. How great was his surprise at last! the stone, he found a bag of money.
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Betty: Hi, Edward. What are you doing?
Edward: I (watch) a movie. Join me, Betty?
Betty: OK. What kind of movie?
Edward: Action movie. The name of the movie is Police Story 2013, which is so
(thrill) but touching in the end. I am crazy movies starred by Jackie Chan.
Betty: Yeah. He is one of (great) Kungfu stars all over the world. What makes you like action movie?
Edward: There is a great hero in every action movie, who is (bravery) and often beats the bad guys and saves the weak ones. He is not locked by rules. So I can’t help loving it.
Betty: Wow, a man you are!
Edward: Thanks. But I need to do more to catch up with them. What about you?
Betty: Me? I prefer love stories. The new movie The Destiny, was shown on Valentine Day, touched me to tears.
Edward: Really?
Betty: Yeah. You see, when a lady and a man fall in with each other and become a couple, they overcome series of difficulties, which tests true love. How romantic! And especially, the man frequently saves the lady also saves
his true love. Wow, so romantic and moving......
Edward: Okay, Okay. Do you want to see The destiny once again?
Betty: Yeah.
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Worker: Customer Service, Anthony Grant speaking. can I help you?
Customer: I can’t believe this is happening! I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday, today I found that you sent a 24-inch one. I was planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico, but it doesn’t seem possible any more because we’re taking off on Saturday. It’s only three days away. What am I (suppose) to do?
Worker: I’m really sorry, madam. I (check) it right away. Would you please tell me your order ?
Customer: is CE29.
Worker: Er, just a moment. I do apologize, madam. There does seem to be a mistake. I’ll have the correct size bag (send) to you by over-night mail right away. It shall arrive by this Friday. It will be time for your Saturday trip. Again I apologize for any (convenient) caused by out mistake. I promise it won’t happen again.
Customer: OK. Well, thank you.
Worker: Thank you, madam, for choosing Linch Mail Order Company. I hope you have wonderful vacation.
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The passage is about a letter written by Li Qiang who is taking up the prize that ______ won last year. At first he was nervous and _______ (certain) about the journey. However, with Wang Ping’s guiding, Li Qiang ______(transport) into the future safely. Hit by a lack of fresh air, his head ached and he tried to make the necessary ______ (adjust) to this new situation. Soon he was back _______ his feet again _____ flew after Wang Ping in a hovering carriage _______ (drive) by computer. Arriving at Wang Ping’s house, Li Qiang was shown into _____ large room with a green wall made of trees, ______ leaves provided the room with oxygen. ______ (exhaust), Li Qiang slid into bed and fell fast asleep.
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On receiving my learner’s permit a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. However, wasn’t until two days ago that Dad allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our destination (be) Orewa, a beautiful seaside town.
That morning I made sure I had everything ready for the journey, nothing could have prepared me for my family’s complaints.
“Relax! Don’t hold the steering wheel so tightly.” I (call) by a nervous voice from the backseat.
“Speed up. 70km/h isn’t fast enough. You are holding up the traffic,” ordered another voice from the seat next me.
How (annoy)! To satisfy them, I stepped hard on the accelerator (加速器), and within a second, an (anger) voice began to yell again.
“Stop! Slow down! Are you crazy? Did I tell you to go above l00km/h?”
I drove into the city, where the speed limit was only 50km/h.
My family seemed relieved and stopped (tell) me what to do. On our way home, the journey was much (easy) than before as everyone else fell fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.
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What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know to do with them. Many old computers are put away in homes. Many more (throw) away as rubbish.
Finally, some companies are thinking of ways (bring) down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products. Dell, Hewlett Packard and other (company) now also take back some old computers.
In some countries, laws have been passed, too. Computer companies have to pay for collecting and (recycle) their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws (be) that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost. That will encourage them to make computers (easy) to repair and upgrade (升级).
Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford at all. Hundreds of organizations are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers. computers then go to schools, charities (慈善团体) and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish someone else's useful things and cut down waste, too.
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History is one long story, or (real), a lot of stories of competing narratives (叙述),
about the people who shaped the world we live in.
Family history can give people a sense of history that is much personal than hearing about far‑off events about (stranger). Telling your family history is a great way for the younger members of your family (learn) some history and really understand and connect with it.
For example, it’s much more meaningful to discover the Great Depression meant that your grandparents didn’t taste butter until were in their teens than to hear an abstract fact that the Great Depression meant rationing (定量配给). You feel much more (connect) to a story about your uncle’s experience of living in France than a book about it.
(tell) stories of people that you knew or ancestors stories you know is a powerful way to help young people feel a connection to those who came before them, family and otherwise, linking the stories of the past their own experience of the present and imaginings of the future.
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In this constantly changing world, how to put the knowledge (gain) every day into (real) has interested numerous people. As a proverb goes, “Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key it.” Apparently, this saying (try) to deliver the message we ought not to stop practicing it if we (true) want to master the knowledge we learn,
There are several reasons (account) for this statement. To begin with, human beings are forgetful beings; therefore, only when we use knowledge, make (mistake), and try to use it again will we be able to remember it by our heart. Moreover, knowledge has become growingly complicated and we can seldom grasp the essence of it if we do not practice it again and again.
Practicing, to sum up, (be) of greatest importance for those who are determined to learn knowledge well. As a student, I hope that the young can focus more attention on practicing they learn.