The a of scientists towards the rise is completely different. On the one hand, Dr Foster thinks that the trend which increases the temperature by 5 degrees would be a (大灾难). On the other hand, George Hambley, who is o to this view, predicts that any warming will be (温和的) with few bad environmental c .
James’ grandfather wrote to help James q smoking. James’ grandfather once became a to cigarettes in three ways. His body was a to having nicotine. He began to do it (自动地) and became (心理上) interested. But he finally managed to stop when realizing the harmful effects of it.
The air we breathe is freely available, without we could not survive more than a few minutes. For the most part, air is available to everyone, and everyone needs it. Some people use the air to sustain them while (sit) around and feel sorry for themselves. breathe in the air and use the energy it provides to make magnificent life. Opportunity is the same way; it is everywhere. It is so freely available that we take it for granted. Yet opportunity alone is not enough to create success; it must (seize) and acted upon in order to have value. many people are so anxious to “get in” on a “ground floor opportunity”, as if the opportunity will do all the work that’s (possible). Just as you need air to breathe, you need opportunity to succeed. However, it takes more than just breathing in the fresh air of opportunity. You must make use of it. That’s not up to the opportunity; that’s up to you. doesn’t matter what “floor” the opportunity is on, but matters is what you do with it.
Do’s and Don’ts in Whale(鲸) Watching
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer.It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.
Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.
Approach no closer than 100 meters, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.
Keep noise levels down—no horns, whistles or racing of engines.
Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 meters from your vessel.
Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 meters from the whales.
Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.
Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales.
When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.
Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 meters of whales.
If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.
Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.
For whom is this text written?
A.Tour guides. | B.Whale watchers. |
C.Vessel operators. | D.Government officials. |
When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _____.
A.move close to the beach |
B.increase speed gradually |
C.keep its engine running slowly |
D.remain at the back of the whales |
When going side by side with whales, the vessel should .
A.keep moving in the same direction |
B.surround the whales with other boats |
C.travel closer and closer to the shore |
D.take a good viewing position |
What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?
A.400 meters. | B.300 meters. | C.200 meters. | D.100 meters. |
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I was feeling sad because my mother was out of job. It left me wondering was going to happen to us.
I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. Then I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked much (slow) so I could find out where it was coming . Through the crowd I sawyoung lady sitting at a piano with a carriage next to her. She was singing songs with love and keeping on trying. The way she was singing comforted me a bit. I stood there (watch) her play for about fifteen minutes, thinking that must take courage to performher own in the middle of a crowd.
She must have felt my presence because she would often look in my direction. By now I was telling myself that if she could perform in front of hundreds of peopleshe didn’t know, I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked over, put some money in her carriage and (say), “Thank you. I have been going through a hard time (late), but you’ve made me hopeful again.”
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The amber which was ________ had a beautiful yellow-brown colour like honey. The ________ of the room was in the ________ style popular in those days. It was also a treasure ________ with gold and jewels, which took the country's best artists about ten years to make.
As a ________ of fact, every country wants the opportunity. It’s a great responsibility but also a great ________to be chosen. There’s as much competition among countries to _______the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.
Anyhow, my ________ is to provide humans with a life of high ________. I am now truly filled with happiness that I am a ________friend and helper of the human race!
Wild plants and animals have to look after themselves. They need food, a good ________and________. If their habitat is threatened or they cannot find enough food, their numbers may __________.
However, after a year or so, in which they became more __________about their work, the Monkees started to play and sing their own songs like a real band. Then they ________their own records and started __________and playing their own music.
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Have you ever listened to young children talking on the playground? They are always boasting(自夸). They say things like, “My dad’s car is bigger _____ your dad’s,” and “My mom is smarter than yours.”
There were three little boys, Harry, Ted and Gavin, _____were always boasting. Gavin was the worst. Everything about his family was always the best. ______ the others said, he could always go on better. One day _____ they were walking to school, Harry said, “My father had a bath twice _____ week,” Ted spoke next. “That’s nothing,” he said. “That is dirty. My father has a bath every day, sometimes twice.” Ted looked at Gavin. Now it was _____ turn. But this time Ted thought, “I’m going to win.” Gavin didn’t know what to say. He couldn’t say that his father had a bath three times a day. That was silly. He walked on ______ silence. Both Ted ____ Harry smiled. They were sure that for once they______ (beat) Gavin. They reached the school gates. Still Gavin said nothing. “We’ve won,” Ted said to Harry, but he spoke too soon. On the way home, Gavin said, “My Dad is _____ clean that he doesn’t have to bathe at all.”
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... I have also been put into robots and used to make mobile phones as well as help with . ... Anyhow, my goal is to provide humans with a life . I am now truly that I am and helper of the human race!
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you have very few responsibilities. ...This means you have plenty of free time to do whatever you want -- watch TV; play on the computer; go out with friends; play sports, or . ... All in all, is an exciting, action-packed time in life.
However, for every plus . You usually have to ask your parents if you can do things, from going shopping in town to or going to a party. Finally, although there are often cheaper prices for children, things are still expensive and parents are not always pocket money. ...
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NCE Lesson 4
These days, people who often receive far more money than people who work in offices. People who work in offices are frequently ‘white collar workers’ for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work.
, that a great many people are often willing to for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers. This can curious situations, as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a dustman for the Ellesmere Corporation.
Unit 4
However, the attitudes of scientists towards this rise are completely different.
On the one hand, Dr. Foster thinks that any trend in which the temperature increases by 5 degrees would . She says, “We can’t predict the climate well enough to know
, but it could be very serious.” Others who agree with her think there may be
in the sea level, .... On the other hand, there are those, like George Hambley, who this view and believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air. They predict that any warming will be mild with few bad .
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Have you ever wanted to be part of a band as a famous singer or musician? To be , a lot of people great importance to becoming rich and famous. Most musicians often meet and a band because they like to write and play their own music. They may give in pubs or clubs, for which they are paid in cash. However, there was one band that started in a different way. It was called the Monkees and began as a TV ___. The musicians were to play on each other as well as play music, most of which was loosely on “The Beatles”. And the Monkees’ performances were enough to be copied by other groups. After a year or so, they started to play and sing their own songs like a real band. Though the band up in about 1970, they reunited in the mid-1980s. They produced a new record in 1996, with which they their former time as a real band.
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What on earth does happiness mean? I can’t give you its exact definition, but I’m sure if you love and help , you’ll get it.
I’ll never forget an old lady. She lives in small house alone. It is said that her husband and her son (die)in a road accident years ago. Her life is bitter, but she often helps others a smile. Whenever it snows, she is always the first to clean the paths. She looks after several children living nearby. I am one of them. I often remember the stories she told us and her kind smile. Perhaps she is unlucky, but I think she is a happy person. Her life is full of (laugh)and love.
But I’m sad to see some people getting their happiness in bad ways. They talk (noisy)in cinemas and meeting rooms; they destroy trees to enjoy themselves and they laugh at others’ shortcomings. Perhaps they feel happy at that time, they will never get true happiness because they (lose)their personality already.
Now I know what happiness is. means kindness, love and unselfishness. Above all, I have come to understand that (bring)happiness to others is getting ourselves happiness.
Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple______ powerful concept ---- the ant philosophy. They have an amazing four-part philosophy.
First, ants never quit. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, and they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat(了不起的) philosophy it is to never quit _______(look) for a way to get ______you're supposed to go! Second, ants think about winter and summer. That's ______ important attitude.
You can't be ___ naïve(幼稚的) as to think summer will last forever. People who have a little experience are clear about this. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer. It’s important to be realistic. You have to think about rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead. The third part is that ants think summer all winter. During the winter, they remind_______, "This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And _______the first warm day, the ants are out. If it _____(turn) cold again, they'll dive back down. But they come out again if it is warm. They can't wait ______(get) out. Last, how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it ______ (possible) can.
What a great philosophy to have----the ant philosophy:never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
He is the man who for many people has been a role model. Now your biggest hero deserves a special day when you can express your thanks and let him know _______ important he is to you.
The third Sunday of June – which _____(fall) on June 19 this year – is Father’s Day.
The idea of Father’s Day came from ______ American woman called Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day _______( honor )her father. He raised six children by ______after his wife died. Dodd thought there needed to be a day to honor loving dads.
The first Father’s Day ______(celebrate) on June 19, 1910. In 1924, US President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a _________(nation) Father’s Day. Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared(宣布) the third Sunday of June ______ Father’s Day.
Here are some ways to show your love and respect:
*Send him a greeting card. Fathers prefer cards _____are not too emotional. So choose one that will make him laugh.
*If he has a computer, cover his desktop _____ words like “I love you Dad”.
*A small present, such as a framed photo of your family, can make him feel like a king.
In the last years of the 1920s, hundreds of record flights were made. A few were made by women. But no woman had flown across the Atlantic Ocean. A wealthy American woman, Amy Guest, (buy) a plane to do this. However, her family were against the idea. she looked for another woman to take place. Friends suggested Amelia Earhart, who became interested in flying while (live) in Toronto. American publisher George Putnam had helped organize the Atlantic Ocean flight made Amelia famous. Afterwards, continued to support her flying activities. In 1931, George and Amelia were married. He helped provide her financial support.
May 20th, 1932, Amelia took off from Newfoundland. She headed east in small red and gold plane. Amelia had problems with ice on the wings, and fog from the ocean. At one point, her plane dropped (sudden) 900 meters. She regained control. And after 15 hours she landed in Ireland. She had become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone.
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Each of us fails from time to time. If we are wise, we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process. all too often as parents and teachers we do not allow our children to have the same right. We convey either by words or by actions that failure is something to be ashamed , and that nothing but top performance lives up to our expectations.
When I see a child subject to this kind of pressure, I think of Donnie. He was shy and nervous perfectionist. His fear of failure (keep) him from classroom games that other children played with joyous abandon. He seldom answered questions for fear he might be wrong. He seldom finished his work because he (repeated) checked with me to be sure he hadn’t made a mistake. I tried my best to build up self-confidence. And I frequently asked God for direction. But nothing changed until midterm, Mary Anne, a student teacher, was appointed to our classroom. She was young and pretty, and she loved children. My pupils, Donnie (include), adored her. With her frequent (courage), Donnie became confident.