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Earthquakes are something people fear. There are some places that have few or no earthquakes. , most places in the world have them regularly. (country) that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous.
The most talked about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906. Over 700 (frighten) people died and numerous citizens (suffer) from it. The strongest one in North America was in 1964. It happened in Alaska.
Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded (feel) in Portugal. Around 2,000 people died.
In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit the Tokyo, Yokohama area of Japan. A hundred and forty thousand people died, most of died in fires which followed the earthquake.
One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 1976. It killed number of people. The worst earthquake ever (record) was also in China, which 400,000 people were killed or injured. This earthquake happened in 1556.
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Have you ever heard “Tuhao, let’s be friends?” Are you puzzled, wondering it means? Then you’re possibly out of date.
Nowadays, the Chinese words “tuhao” and “dama” have become so familiar with many Chinese people that they often play jokes each other when chatting about the daily life. For example, if you take out your new (fashion) mobile phone, your naughty friends may call you “tuhao”, laughing loudly and happily.
(amaze), the two wildly popular words have become hot words in English too. Recently, the BBC produced a program to introduce “tuhao”, can be considered as “new money (暴发户)” in English.
Besides, The Wall Street Journal has also borrowed “dama” from the Chinese pinyin (describe) bargain-hunting middle-aged Chinese women (call) “a force in the global gold market”. (expert) say the Chinese language’s influence on English will continue during entire 21st century, it is expected that “tuhao” will be welcomed by the Oxford University Press to appear in the new word lists.
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There’s no such thing as living alone. Never mind if you’re only person in your house and have no dog, no cat, not even fish. You still have got several billion (roommate) — and so do we all. Some of them are harmless, some are (actual) helpful and some could even kill you. They are, of course, bacteria, fungi(菌类) and viruses, and like it or not, they’re on you, around you, and deeply within you. The fact that bacteria life is everywhere is not (surprise). It’s something you (learn) from your childhood when your mother told you not to drink water from someone else’s glass. There are lots of bacteria are living in your tea kettle. There are bacteria (sleep) with you on your bed. Scientists are beginning realize) the richness of the microbiome(微生物群系) — which is as complex as the ones (find) in oceans, rainforests, deserts and woodlands. Your house has a microbiome and do you.
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Many stories happened at the Children’s Medical Care Center, deeply touched us. We saw a lot of children without hair because of their treatment. We played with them and taught them to draw pictures. They suffered great pains, were very friendly. It was much easier to communicate with them than we (expect).
One day, a girl suggested (teach) us how to fold paper. She taught us great patience, explaining each step slowly and clearly. Though we could easily do that, we still pretended (假装) to know nothing about it. We followed her and did everything she told us. Finally, when we finished our work (success), she gave each of us big hug. We could see the pride and happiness on her face. Her father was thankful to us that he held our hands tightly, tears in his eyes. It was not until then we knew the girl would receive an operation the next day.
It was really a valuable experience to us all. We began to think about how to deal with the difficulties in life, because (compare) with what these kids are going through, our “troubles” seem not worth mentioning at all.
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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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A proverb says, “Time is money”. But in my opinion, time is even precious than money. Why? when money is spent, we can earn it back. However, when time is (go), it will never return.
is known to all that the time we can use is limited. Therefore we should make use of our time to study hard so as to serve our country in future. it is a pity that there are a lot of people do not realize the value of time. They spend their precious time (play).
In a word, we should form the good habit of (save) time. Do not put off what can be done today tomorrow.
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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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Today, after finishing dinner in town, my husband and I were driving back home. As we pulled over, we saw a couple painting their furniture.
I went inside our home,_______ (change) and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help. While leaving my home, I was plagued (困扰) by thoughts of_______ (embarrass), denial, or being received.________, I gathered the courage to go down and ask ________ ,anyway!
Initially, the woman denied. Then, the man said, “Sure”, and he handed me a spray paint bottle. We got into some good conversations_______ painting with great effort. When we finished, I briefly chatted with them before leaving.
In the end, not only _______ I enjoy helping them, but also learned about my neighbors. ________ the way home, I must admit, I couldn’t help but wonder ________ they might be thinking about me.________ is tough to do a good deed for others and not expect that they will be thinking good about you.
Today’s experience taught me some ________ (value) lessons in my life! Hopefully, these lessons will help me continue my acts of kindness in future.
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Imagine falling towards the planet Earth at awesome speed of 300 kilometers per hour. You start your fall from over four kilometers above the Earth. And you have less than one minute before you pull your parachute (降落伞)cord. You are falling fast that just turning your head can send you off a different direction. This is the wild side of a sport that has not found its limit—freeflying.
Freeflying (base) on the more traditional skydiving, of which are eye-catching. However, it is more terrifying to watch freeflyers create formations and movements. Freeflyers, the name suggests, enjoy the more spontaneous(即兴的)thrill of doing their own things.
The wildest trip for a freeflyers is falling ‘head down’. Falling ‘head first’ requires a great deal of control, which means (travel) not only fast but also steadily. Even the (slight) movement has a great effect on your direction.
They wear the amusing jumpsuits, strange helmets and smaller parachutes. (actual), their parachutes are about one quarter the size of the traditional skydiver’s parachutes. It is only in the last few years freeflying has gained any real public acceptance.
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in 1930, Yuan Longping graduated from Southeast Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice (be) his life goal. As a young man, he saw the great for increasing the rice output. At that time, hunger was a (disturb) problem in many parts of the countryside. Yuan Longping grows is called super hybrid rice, making possible to increasing rice harvest without (expand) the area of the field. Yuan Longping has been considered the first agricultural pioneer in the world (grow) rice that has a high output. to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world hunger.
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During a recent Senior Three English lesson, the teacher caught Xiao Di, female student, busily typing messages on her cell-phone. To the teacher’s surprise, Xiao Di wasn’t just texting her friends the latest small talk. She was (actual) blogging about what was being taught in the classroom, sharing her opinions about the information and material her classmates.
The case caused a heated (discuss) among teachers and students city-wide. Miss Li, an English teacher from another nearby school said, “I am amazed at how (create)the students can be when writing on their blogs. To me it’s a great way for students to improve their writing skills while writing about personal feelings and (experience).” other teachers are worried that blog-addiction may disturb their students’ study.
A supporter and classmate of Xiao Di said, “We love her blog! We all read it each day and can’t wait to see she writes about next. Her interesting stories and great suggestions on study really help to encourage us. And it adds a little fun to our stressful life.” Another student blogger admitted that he often works late into the night, writing his blog and responding to comments (post) there. He said, “Sometimes I don’t even have time to finish my homework. I can’t help myself. I really have a lot (say). ”
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Rachel Simmons, 22, from Boston, rescued her father by miraculously (lift) an SUV from his leg.
Adam Simmons was repairing his daughter’s brakes when the jacks (千斤顶) keeping the car overhead (fall) down and one of the axles landed on his leg. Mr. Simmons’ daughter Rachel heard her father’s yelps of pain from inside the house and ran to his rescue.
Rachel saw that the car weighs around 2,600 kg was crushing her father’s leg and in order to free , she lifted the vehicle with her bare hands.
Rachel said she didn’t know she managed to lift the large vehicle from her father’s leg, “I ran out the house and I saw him under my car. So I just went and lifted wheel arch to set him free,” she said.
Doctors arrived at the scene and Adam (rush) to hospital where X-rays were taken. He made a lucky escape and came away with just a few cuts and bruises.
Adam says his daughter is his “here” and that it was still (clear) how Rachel managed to muster the strength to lift a Jeep.
She added that she was glad her dad wasn’t (bad) harmed and that she was happy she only had a sore back.
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I will never forget the night my mom left.She walked out and left me standing at the door (cry),“Come back !” The next morning, tears filled my eyes as I walked from room to room calling for her.When I went into the kitchen and saw my dad preparing breakfast,he told me she was gone and wouldn’t be coming back,but I still believed she’d be returning from work that afternoon.
Day became night and my mom had not returned.I asked my dad again she was and when she was coming home.
“Baby girl, Mom is not coming back,she left and went (live) with someone else.”These were his exact (word).I asked if she did not love me anymore,and then I cried myself to sleep.
My mom came home a few days later and I was very happy, when I ran to hug her,she acted as if she did not know me.She said she had only come for the rest of her stuff ( 东西 ).When she left this time,all the pain and sadness came down so hard on me all I could do was to lie in my dad’s arms.
The next month brought (much) sadness for my dad and me. We had to move because I would cry all day,searching each room for Mom.My dad said a new house would be good for me.
I have not seen my mom for five years.She has missed my entire childhood and now she (miss) my high-school graduation in a few weeks.No matter how long she’s gone,though , there’s a part of every child that needs a mother. There’s still a part of me that (true) wishes to reunite with her and try to build a relationship.
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The Amber Room (put) up in 1709. It used to belong Frederick William I, the first King of Prussia. Peter the Great fell in love with the room on a visit, and in 1716 the King of Prussia sent it to Peter the Great as a gift.
The Amber Room was shipped to Russia in 18 large boxes and put in the Winter Palace in St Petersburg as a part of a European art collection. It was first open in 1746 in the Winter Palace, it was housed till 1755. In 1755, Czarina Elizabeth ordered the room (move) to the Catherine Palace in Pushkin. An Italian (art) Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli redesigned the room to fit into its new larger space, (use) extra amber from Berlin.
seems hard to believe that boxes of several tons of amber could go missing, and many historians have tried to solve the mystery. Most of them believe the boxes were destroyed in the Second World War. One of the more extreme theories is that Stalin (actual) had a second Amber Room and the Germans stole a fake (赝品).
The history of the new Amber Room, at least, is known for sure. The reconstruction (重建), was based largely on black and white photographs of the original Amber Room, began in 1979 at Tsarskoye Selo and was completed 25 years later.
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It was a busy day at the grocery store and the old couples were in line behind me with birthday balloons.
They were chatting together about their rush to get ready for the party. From they said, I knew their nephew had a twin and something bad happened to the baby at birth. Though they did all they could (help) them but times were still tough for them.
They seemed to be too nervous and were too (anxiety) to leave, so I asked they wanted to go ahead of me or not. They didn’t understand what I (mean) at first. After knowing it, they were very appreciative. But they stood behind me.
At that time I knew it had to be a significant day to them. Nothing could be (good) if someone offered to help them. So I told the cashier to add the balloons to my purchases. The old couples refused at first I insisted. I said, “You tell your sweet nephew that there are always nice people who want to give them hand in this world.” They thanked me over and over and the cashier got teary-eyed, (say) there was an angel in her line today.
That little act of (kind) made everyone who saw it feel good—but it made me feel the best of all!