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A. Have a nice trip here! B. Do you know where the bus stop is? C. Is this your first time here? D. lt seems a little far away from here. E. I wonder when I can get there. F. Can you tell me how to get there? |
A: Excuse me, can you tell me where I am on this map?
B: Sure. Er… you're right here. You are pretty close to the South Lake Park.
A: Got it!
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A: No. I've been here twice. I just have a very bad sense of direction.
B: Well, where are you going?
A: I'm going to the Science Museum.
B: Yes, of course. First, walk down this street until you see a supermarket on your left. Next...
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B: So it does. I'm afraid you have to take Bus No. 713 to get there.
A: All right.
B: Yes. It's next to Xinhua Supermarket. Go down this road and turn right at the second crossing. The bus stop is just on your right.
A: Thank you for telling me so much,
B: You're welcome.
A: I hope so. Thanks.
A: Hello, Dad, I have come back home. ?
B: I'm in the supermarket now. What's up?
A: It's a special day today, isn't it?
B. . It's Father's Day,
A: Do you have a plan?
B: Not yet.?
A: What about spending the day with my grandpa?
B: Good idea. What can I buy for him?
A: His sports shoes are too old.
B: OK. Then wait for me at home.
A: ?
B: I will be back in an hour.
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When I was a little girl, my father loved to play catch (接球游戏) with me. I couldn't do it but he would encourage me. He was always telling me "Keep your eye on the ball" as I would not be able to catch even the of throws.
As I got older, we didn't play catch as much as before. If I had a problem, I would to my father to ask for his , He would try 10 joke with me and say "Keep your eye on the ball". We would both laugh loudly that and advice usually did not apply to the problem, but he would try t0 make me smile.
My father ill in 1995 when I was 23. As he suffered from a stroke(中风), he could not .There weren't any more conversations between us. He could only mouth words, which were sometimes to understand. After a while, I seemed to be pretty good at his lips, even better than the nurses who were taking care of him. During our last conversation. I was telling him about a problem my work. Once again, I could read his lips. "Keep your eye on the ball" We both smiled.
That was the last time I saw my father before he passed away. Since then, "Keep your eye on the ball" has become a for me to get rid of stress.
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Welcome to Jiulong hotel and we will do all we can 10 make your stay an enjoyable one. We hope you will find the following useful to you. |
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Meal times Breakfast 7: 30~9: 30 am Lunch 12: 00~2: 00 pm Afternoon tea 4: 00~5: 30 pm Dinner 7: 00~9: 15 pm. Tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches can be brought to your rooms from 10: 00 am to 11: 00 pm except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks in your rooms can be used at any time. |
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Room cleaning The waiters will clean the room if you leave the room at any time between 9: 00 am and 4: 00 pm. |
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Valuables Please put your valuables in our safe (保险箱), or we can't be responsible (负责的) for your loss. |
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Leaving If you want to leave, please tell us before 6: 30 pm of the day. Or you will have to pay for another day. |
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Attention To make sure of other people's good rest, turn down the radio or the TV after 11; 00 pm. |
Billy Dengler a l4-year-old boy is in the eighth grade. A month after he was born. Billy's mother. Terri, noticed that his eyes weren't quite as big as a normal baby's. She took Billy to the hospital, and the doctor said Billy would never be able to see.
Although Billy can't see, he has never let that hold him back or make him different. Billy began teaching himself computer programming by using a screen reader when he was just seven years old. He is a certified Google developer (谷歌认证开发者) now. Google even tried to offer him a job last year when he discovered a problem in one of its systems, but Billy wasn't old enough.
Billy's dream school would be Stanford University or MIT, where he could get a very good education in computer science. After he leaves school, whether he will go to work at a company like Google or design a software company of his own is still to be decided. However. he says he will definitely (绝对地) do something great.
It's a sighted world." Billy said. "You can't let anything get in the way of your dreams, and if you do that you can't move forward and make your dreams come true."
In America. many students use blogs (博客) as diaries and places to look for advice or find help. It's very hot. Many students are doing it. "I write about my activities every day, funny things or questions in my life." Says Lily, a student at Castle High School. Andrew a student at Crystal Springs High School says. "I like posting pictures on my blog. Posting pictures is a way to make my blog more beautiful and many people like them. I's a window into my life in a fun way." He has been writing the blog for eight months.
Students like writing blogs because they're easy and they're free. They can write what they like, think, feel or post pictures. They don't need to spend any money.
"Before I write a blog. I never really have a place to write down my ideas or show my pictures to people." says Betty, a student at a college. For many students the blog becomes a place to look for help with their problems. They look for advice from anyone. "It lets me write down any problem. And sometimes, things are easier if you write them out." Betty says.
People are always afraid of making mistakes. But sometimes it's not bad to make mistakes, and here is why.
At first, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It's always good to try new things, because when you are trying new things you are growing , how can you improve? How can you create? The simple answer is, "You can't." Look around you, and everything you see is the result of someone trying new things.
when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he invented the light bulb. When he was asked how he felt to ail that many times, he said that he hadn't failed 10, 000 times, but rather had learned 10. 000 things that didn't work.
Finally, when you make a mistake, you are that much closer to success. Why? , and you have done what you should do. Every time you make a mistake, you are closer to success. But it doesn't mean that you can make mistakes without thinking. Instead, when you try new things you have to think them over .
We shouldn't spend all our time and money on the only one way, but use them correctly . There is an old saying. "If you are not making mistakes, you are not trying hard enough." So go bravely and make mistakes. And learn. And grow. And succeed.
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A. If you never try new things B. After all, our time and money are limited C. Because you have said what you should say D. Another good thing about mistakes is this E. In this way you can keep away from some unnecessary mistakes |
Staying positive (积极的) is very important. It can bring a level of peace and help you create what you want in your life and make things better. You will get sick easily if you can't always keep positive. At the same time. You may make your friends and family members hoppy. There are many ways to make fear and anxiety (焦忠) less. Here we have collect some tips from an article by Xinhua. 25 well as an interview with an expert on positive psychology (心理).
Avoid reading too much about the bad news. as this can be overwhelming (难以承受的). When you want to learn about it, be sure to get your information from reliable sources. Rumors (谣言) can make you feel anxious.
Exercise not only helps you improve your immunity (免疫力), but can also help you make you less anxious. You can try yoga. Tai Chi or other sports you enjoy.
If you feel 1oo anxious try to write in a diary to record your true feelings. Through writing, you can better understand yourself and get relaxed. You can also talk with your friends and family about your feelings.
Show your imagination and support through creative activities. For example, you can paint pictures. If you enjoy music you can sing songs. Don't be afraid to share your works with others. They may comfort (安慰) some people.
Do basic things like washing your hands often and properly, and using tissues when you sneeze or cough. It can make you feel safe.
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A. Develop good habits B. Be creative C. Less information input D. Take exercise E. Write or talk |
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“Be proud of what you do," my father always told me. "whether you a real boss or cleaner." When I was 15. I got a summer job in a hospital. I was told that my duties would include sweeping floors. I smiled and remembered Dad's words.
Even though my job was the lowest, it made me feel excited. I saw it as a challenge because it was my first job. I learned to be on time and tried to do everything well. In return. I was treated with respect by doctors, nurses and patients. Each morning I imagine that the dirty dishes would make patients more sick if I were not there to wash them clean. After breakfast was done, I started sweeping the floors of all patients' rooms and cleaning toilets. Though I was tired. I wanted the job to be done well. People would say. "That young boy really does a good job." That gave me a pride.
Working in the hospital taught me that being proud of one's job is important. lt does not matter whether the job is sweeping floors or managing a large business. Through every job I have ever had, my father's words have always stayed with me. I have swept floors. And I have been a manager. I think Dad would be proud of me.
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Yesterday. I received an email my pen friend Tom who is from the USA. He said that he learned Chinese well. He thought it was helpful to rend some good Chinese newspapers and magazines. In this way his reading ability was improved . Besides. Listening to Chinese songs was actually an interesting and effective way to learn Chinese. He also mentioned that he tried to speak Chinese as much as in daily life and wasn't afraid of making mistakes. He kept writing diaries in Chinese, too. I think his Chinese learning ways are the same as those of our English learning. I suggest that he should do more reading in Chinese watch some classical Chinese movies and Chinese people. I hope all of us can be his pen friends, too. Then we can communicate with each other on learning languages. |
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