Do you want to go to the talk on recycling?
Great! I (look) for some information for my article on the topic.
Why are you still waiting here?
Doctor Yu promised to attend the party, but he (not appear).
The teachers welcome their students (polite) at the school gate every morning.
Why do you buy so many flowers, Justin?
(celebrate) my mother's birthday.
I organized a picnic last Sunday,I got up(76)e and called some of my closest friends.First,we decided on a good (77)p to go,and then we talked about what food to bring.Everyone cooked the dishes that could be carried(78) (easy).Everything was put into a backpack and we (79) (take) it across fields.When we finally got there,we sat down eating,and enjoyed a nice day together.And I was quite sure that food tasted much (80) (good) on a picnic than anywhere else!
Today,the (46) (popular) of basketball has risen around the world,with many young people dreaming (47) becoming famous player.In China,you (48) (see)people playing basketball now and then in parks,schools and even (49) __ (factory).Basketball has not only become a popular sport to play,but it has (50) __ become a popular sport to watch.Although America's NBA games are (51) (famous) in the world,the CBA games are becoming more popular in China. (52) number of foreign players,including Chinese players,in the NBA has increased.There (53) (be)also more and more foreign players in the CBA.Many young people look up to these basketball heroes and want to become like (54) (they ).These stars encourage young people(55) (work ) hard to achieve their dreams.
Forty (year) development has changed Huai'an into a modern city.
After the Great Wall Station, Zhongshan, Kunlun and Taishan, China is now building its research station in Antarctica (南极洲). ( five )
Han Li: Hello, Li Mei What's your favorite subject at school? Are you good at English?
Li Mei: I do (1) in it now, but last term I wasn't good at it.
Han Li: What was your trouble?
Li Mei: First of all. I couldn't understand our English teacher because she spoke too (2) .
Han Li: It doesn't matter if you can't understand every (3) .
Li Mei: Yes. I think so. Second, I couldn't make complete sentences.
Han Li: What did you do about it?
Li Mei: I began to (4) English language TV. It helped a lot.
Han Li: Did you study grammar?
Li Mei: Yes, I took lots of grammar notes in class. Then I started to write my own sentences using the grammar. And it helped me become interested in English and I got an A this term.
Han Li: You are great. I will learn (5) you.
Li Mei: Thank you.
When I was in the sixth grade,I joined a piano competition.I practiced for four hours every day and my piano teacher came three times a week (1) help me.Then the big day(2) (final)arrived.I was so (3) (nervous)when they called my name.I went up(4) started to play.(5) I was playing,everyone sat still and listened.I played the song without any (6) (mistake).Then I waited for(7) (they)to call out the(8) (win).When I(9) (hear)my name,my heart was beating so quickly I thought I would stop breathing.I couldn't believe it.I won!It was the(10) (happy)day of my life!
Mum and I were just going out when it began to rain.We had to stay at home,and I(1) (feel) quite bored.Mum got(2) idea. She suggested teaching me to make dumplings.I thought it could be fun,so I said OK.Mum cut the meat and cabbages into small pieces(3) (quick).Then she showed me(4) to mix them with salt and oil."Mixing is the most important of all the(5) (step)," she said.I also made some other preparations with her help.When everything was ready,dad came back home(6) his office.Together the three of(7) (we)wrapped (包) the dumplings. At last, we (8) (cook) them.They were so delicious that I ate (9) (many) than twenty. That was the (10) (one) time I learnt to make dumplings. It was enjoyable!
We can't remember clearly when we started to take our mobiles to the dinner table. This often,(1) ( especial) when we eat out. Once a dish comes, (2) of lifting our chopsticks, we take out our mobiles and click. Later, we post the photos onto Weibo or WeChat,waiting to be "liked". Then we check our mobiles from time to time during the meal to see whether we get"liked" (3) not. We just cannot leave our mobiles for only a meal.
Does that sound familiar to you? Do you do that often? If not, how do you feel when others do that while having dinner with you?
A recent study suggests that what we are used to (4) ( do) is not so good. Spending time taking photos of food makes the food less pleasant. To test this, some researchers did an experiment. Some people were (5) (ask) to take photos before they could enjoy food. As a (6) , it showed that the (7) (many) photos they took, the less delicious the food (8) to them. Why not stop taking photos and just enjoy the food in front of you?
So, next time you go out to have dinner with your family or friends, how about not (9) ( take) photos of food? Let the food be delicious as it is and share your life with people (10) you. Trust me, and it will be a wonderful time.
If you don't have a deep love for something, don't be (satisfy) until you find one.