If you were ninety years old, what would you plan to do? Few people want to have new challenges(挑战)(1) that age. However, an old man named Jing Kui did something that surprised a lot of people.
As a man of 93,he met a challenge. One day,(2) film director came to him and asked whether he wanted to act in his movie."(3) in the movie?" asked the old man.
"You've been a barber (理发师). I believe you're the right man for my movie The Barber.
The old man read the script ( 剧本)before accepting the invitation.(4) he knew the story well, he still needed to keep all the words in mind.(5) was! He finally made it and took home a silver cup for a special acting prize. The movie also(6) both national and international prizes.
Jing became a barber when he was young. He loved the job, so he practiced hard(7) a better one. In his eighties, he was still doing the same job. That was why he(8) by the film director.
While the film was being made, the director had his worries because he didn't know (9) Mr. Jing could keep it going. At last, when the filming was done, the director was really pleased.Jing(10) solved all his problems! Now Jing set a world record as being a 93﹣year﹣old actor star who had never acted before !
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I spent many years of my life pretending(假装). I told that I was happy with my job, although I knew from the(1) day that it wasn't fit for me. I pretended to agree with everyone around me to avoid the risk of disagreement. After spending so much time hiding my true self, I(2) felt that I'd had enough of that﹣I was really tired of pretending.
I made up my mind(3) pretending. It's easier to pretend than to be truly honest with ourselves,(4) it comes with a heavy price. If I pretend my job is satisfying. I probably won't make the necessary changes to create a new job(5) will bring pleasure to my life. If I pretend to be happy in a relationship when my true(6) clearly say something else, how can I improve my relationship?
These days, I'm always saying what's true for me.When I(7) to work on a new project.I said that I wasn't good at it because I had little experience with it.In the past.I always(8) that fact and felt bad about it for days or even weeks.During parties.I admit(承认)that I hate(9) job and can't wait to leave. In the past. I pretended I liked it just to fit in with everyone else.
Pretending is costly(代价高的).It is not money we give away but peace of mind,and(10) .I stopped pretending from then on.
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Chile (智利) is a long and beautiful country with ocean to the west and mountains to the east.Some of the villages are a very long way from(1) and some of the schools are very small.
It is difficult for small schools to teach science(2) they don't have enough teachers or equipment(设备).This is where the Science Bus Project can help.The bus(3) special science teachers,new ideas and equipment to schools in different parts of the country.Sometimes the children go inside the bus for(4) science lessons or clubs.Sometimes the teachers(5) bring the equipment inside the classroom.The children do experiments(实验).The materials used in the experiments are(6) to find,for example recycled plastic bottles,so that the class teacher can(7) the experiments with the class when the bus has gone.
The(8) of the Science Bus Project is to bring science to children all over Chile.Since 2012,the bus has visited lots of schools in Chile,and hundreds of teachers have learned how(9) their science classes fun and exciting.
Science is(10) for all of us,as it helps us understand our world and we can learn about it inside or outside of the classroom.
Cowboys have lived and worked in the west and south﹣west of the United States for over three centuries and they are a famous symbol of the USA.When you watch those old Holly﹣wood cowboy films from the fifties and sixties,you don't see a job.You see a (1) of freedom and adventure(冒险).However,the real job of an American cowboy has always been(2) and sometimes dangerous.It is physical with long hours and low pay.
Life hasn't(3) much for cowboys since the early days.Cows walk across huge plains(草原)to(4) the grass and the cowboy rides on his horse to bring(5) home.Like the cowboys of the past,a 21 stcentury cowboy(6) gets up early on freezing cold mornings and makes breakfast over a fire.
So why does a man﹣because it is usually a man﹣become a cowboy?For some,it isn't a(7) ,because they are born into the life.They have worked with(8) since they were children.They(9) the traditional cowboy culture:"It's a real life about you,your horse and the open(10) ."
Some people choose the job(11) in life.Pat had an office job with the US government with high pay,(12) he didn't like city life and spending all day inside.So one day,he(13) his job and moved to a ranch(牧场) in Texas,making much less money (14) a cowboy.He wanted job satisfaction.And for a cowboy,job satisfaction doesn't come from the money or a comfortable office.It comes from being(15) to wake up under the sky and being your own boss.
(1)A.life |
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C.way |
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(2)A.interesting |
B.boring |
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D.easy |
(3)A.got |
B.paid |
C.done |
D.changed |
(4)A.catch |
B.eat |
C.touch |
D.take |
(5)A.it |
B.him |
C.her |
D.them |
(6)A.just |
B.still |
C.even |
D.never |
(7)A.problem |
B.choice |
C.plan |
D.dream |
(8)A.parents |
B.brothers |
C.cows |
D.sheep |
(9)A.create |
B.miss |
C.love |
D.refuse |
(10)A.country |
B.culture |
C.mind |
D.cowboy |
(11)A.later |
B.early |
C.quickly |
D.suddenly |
(12)A.so |
B.and |
C.since |
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(13)A.looked for |
B.took up |
C.gave up |
D.cared about |
(14)A.for |
B.as |
C.with |
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(15)A.relaxed |
B.slow |
C.late |
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present; if; last; they; usual; other; interest; good; help; have |
Friendship and kindness go hand in hand.A friendship can(1) forever when friends are kind to each other.
People(2) become friends because they have something in common.They share many of the same(3) and like to be together.It is easy to be a friend when everything is going great, but a true friend is one who sticks around in both the(4) times and the bad.A good friend will cheer you up when you are(5) a bad day.Show a friend you care. Ask the other person,"What can I do to help you?"and be willing to do it.
Listen to your friends.Be honest.Tell(6) what is wrong if they have hurt you.Send a card, give them a little(7) , or call them on the phone just to say "I value our friendship".(8) whenever and wherever you can.Good friendships are not easy to develop, but a friendship can last forever (9) you are loyal and sincere.If you are a friend to(10) , they will usually be a friend to you.Friends make life better.
Word Bank loyal 忠实的 sincere 真诚的 |
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Recently, a very simple sentence, "Amazing, my motherland" has become wildly known in China.As we know, China has (1) quickly these years and it has become one of the (2) important countries in the world. Foreigners pay more (3) to this ancient eastern country﹣China.
Lily, an Australian girl, has ived in China since three years ago.She is (4) in a university in Nanjing now.Great changes make her amazed. "I think finding jobs is (5) in China than that in Australia. I will work her (6) I finish my school work in Nanjing" Lily said.
In Nanjing,we can find new buildings(7) The great changes are much more than
(8) .The achievements so surprising.China is developing the trade and the friendship with other (9) . China is playing(10) important role in the world.
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A female swimming athlete once set a goal(目标)for herself. She decided to swim across the English Channel before she retired. If she could succeed, she would be the first person in the world (1) did it. On that day, she jumped into the sea without any hesitation(犹豫)and swam towards the opposite bank without any (2) . In the journey, she faced heavy fog, heavy rain and heavy waves. (3) she was tired, she still carried on swimming. But in the end, she gave up. And she didn't know that the opposite bank was only one mile away when she gave up.
Later she(4) about the reason. And she said, "The reason why I gave up is that I could not see the place which I was going to reach(5) ." It was a great pity that one mile broke her dream.
Since we were young (6) , too many success stories have been telling us about courage and persistence(坚持). But they never told us where (7) courage and persistence. You can only have courage when you know where your goal is. You can only manage to persist when you know where your goal is.
And that's because when you know where your goal is, you can only prepare(8) well in the mind. Courage and persistence never (9) from the sky. They come from weighing between input and output.
A life without goal is(10) a ship without a compass. It goes nowhere. There is no courage or persistence in a life without goals.
I know a Catherine who is smart, educated and interesting. But I avoid her because she never (1) complaining(抱怨) ! For years, I fought against my feelings, because I really like and admire her, but I've found I just can't be her friend. Her world is (2) "buts…". The trip would have been nice, but the drive was too long. The food was good, but the light of the restaurant was too (3) . The hotel was too hot, the bed hurt her back and the room service was too slow. Her complaints were (4) changing me. Months ago, my best friend Daisy was listening to me complaining about Catherine(5) she just became really angry. "Either break up with her, or leave me alone." She shouted at me, "I'm tired of listening to your complaining." Her honesty surprised me, and I beg to keep myself away from Catherine. Later, I did (6) her.
Now I try to remain happy and positive ( 积 极 的 ) about life, and find friends of the same. There's been scientific research lately. It shows that people who find (7) to be thankful for their lives are actually happier, and I believe that is true. Endless complaining seems to control your life if you let it come into your brain. And too much complaining will actually make your life (8) .
Some people take "gratitude ( 感激之情) walks" every day, where they (9) their lives in a positive way. By developing a grateful attitude, you can be turned away from what's troubling you, and (10) what makes you happy. Then you will have a beautiful life.
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(6)A. choose |
B. help |
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(7)A. reasons |
B. excuses |
C. questions |
(8)A. busier |
B. longer |
C. worse |
(9)A. give away |
B. depend on |
C. think about |
(10)A. against |
B. toward |
C. through |
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The planet Mars is the closest and most similar planet to Earth. It is very(1) to scientists. For example, Mars has seasons with(2) weather, but other planets have the same temperatures all year round. Was there(3) on Mars?
To find out, scientists need(4) if Mars ever had water. In 2004, two robot explores (探测器), or 'rovers', called Spirit and Opportunity were sent to look for(5) of water. These rovers can drive over rocks(6) all kind of rough ground. They can also use cameras and send photos(7) to Earth. First, the two rovers found chemicals and patterns (图纹) in the rocks that were probably made by water. Then, they moved to another area and(8) other rocks which may have been created by water. Now scientists think there was probably water on the planet long ago. Today (9) are still not sure if there was life on the mars. They(10) need more information to decide. The discoveries of the two rovers answered some old questions, but they also brought up many new ones.
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(1)There are not many tickets left for the movie. You have to that you get one today.
(2)Mr.Brown had his house last month and it cost him 500 dollar.
(3)Ma Long won gold medal in German ping﹣pong match and jumped with .
(4)Everyone is thirsty for breathing air in order to keep healthy.
(5)It seemed that we had met in the downtown of Urumqi.
Once an animal expert did some research on antelopes(羚羊). These antelopes were living on both sides of a river in South America.The expert(1) that the antelopes on the east side multiplied(繁殖)more and ran faster than(2) on the west.
The expert didn't get the reason about differences after thinking hard, as the two groups of antelopes lived in(3) environment and they fed on the same kind of grass.
One year,(4) the help of the Animal Protecting society, he caught ten antelopes on each side and(5) them. A year later, the ten antelopes that were sent to the west side multiplied by fourteen. (6) how about the antelopes sent to the east? Only three remained!
Where were(7) seven? They were eaten by wolves.
At last the expert understood why the antelopes on the east were (8) . That was because there were a group of wolves﹣their natural enemy, on the(9) side.
So thanks must go to your opponents(对手). It is your opponents that are(10) you. It's true!
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C. east |
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(10)A. improving |
B. hurting |
C.comparing |
D.disappointing |
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Do you have a friend? In the modern(1) ,friends are an important part of our life. Without friends, life will be(2) . As a matter of fact,a true friend reaches for our hands and touches our hearts. Here,let me(3) my friend Jack to you. Jack is a handsome boy who(4) . When I was in Grade Seven,I took part in an English singing(5) . When the result came out, I learned I failed ! I could hardly hold back my tears. I felt that the world became cold and I was(6) at by everyone. How sad I was! Just at that time,I received a letter in English, saying, "Cheer up! Have confidence in yourself. Keep on practicing and you'll succeed." I knew it was from my friend Jack.(7) words encouraged me greatly. From then on, I practiced even harder. When I was in Grade(8) ,I took part in another contest and won first prize. I' m so lucky to have such a good friend.
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pull together; a pair of; work out; such as; thousands of; are thirsty for |
(1)The students in my school knowledge and are very hard﹣working.
(2)I believe if we , our table tennis team can do much better next time.
(3)Eric bought his father black shoes with his pocket money on Father's Day.
(4)Giant pandas are one of our national treasures. They are seen by people every year.
(5)Exercise playing sports is fun. We can spend time with friends as we play together.
get up; in fact; is good at; take in; a symbol of; around the world |
(1)Scientists are working together to find a cure for AIDS.
(2)Everyone something, but some people are truly talented.
(3)It's very hard for the climbers to air as they get near the top of Qomolangma.
(4)The dragon plays an important part in Chinese festivals. It is the Chinese nation.
(5) .many countries hope to build trade relations with China because of the"Belt and Road".
Few people like changing their habits, good or bad Whether it is smoking, drinking or overeating, they (1) " enjoying" them to the end.
On every packet of cigarettes(香烟), people are warned against the (2) of smoking: "Warming: Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Health."(3) , millions of them start smoking or go on smoking. Why?
Facts show that families and surroundings(环境) play a very important part in(4) smokers.All those smokers come from smoking families or have smoking(5) or relatives. Films and TV plays also play a part. People(6) their "heroes" on TV drinking alcohol (酒) or(7) cigarettes.
"Heroes seem to fear(8) , neither killing themselves nor killing others with alcohol and cigarettes.(9) they are not afraid of the harm of smoking and drinking, why(10) common people be afraid?
The simple warning on the cigarette packet does not influence(11) habits. Even stronger warnings, like showing pictures of smokers who have died of cancer, don't seem to(12) .
Knowing and believing seem to be two(13) things.
If smoking is really as(14) as doctors say, it is time for smokers to think about it and try to give it(15) !
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(4)A. influencing |
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B. brothers |
C. friends |
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B. catch |
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(7)A. smoke |
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(8)A. something |
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C. anything |
(9)A. If |
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(10)A. might |
B. shall |
C. should |
(11)A. smoker |
B. smoker's |
C. smokers' |
(12)A. make |
B. work |
C. do |
(13)A. different |
B. pleasant |
C. similar |
(14)A. harm |
B. harmful |
C. more harmful |
(15)A. away |
B. out |
C. up |