The summer holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about how to do during the holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If we stay at home, it is comfortable but there is no need to spend money. But in that case, we will learn little about world. If we go on a trip abroad, we can broaden your view and gain knowledges we cannot get from books. Some classmates suggest we can go to places of interest nearby. I thought that it is a good idea. It does not cost many, yet we can still learn a lot.
The most 61 (energy) and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. At the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children 62 (luck) money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, 63 families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 64 take place forty days before Easter,---in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and night, loud music and colorful 65 (cloth) of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians 66 the world. It celebrates the return of Jesus from 67 dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little 68 (late). The country, covered with cherry tree flowers， 69 (look) as though it is covered with pink snow.
People love to get together 70 (eat), drink and have fun with each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs and forget our work for a little while.
When I moved to England, I didn’t have a car. Everyone said I couldn’t get around without one, __41____ I wanted to prove them wrong.
I asked my neighbor __42____ (take) me to the bus station in the center of the city so I could try taking the bus home. She thought I was crazy but gave me _43__ ride. When I arrived there, I looked at the map and worked out that I needed to take three _44___(bus) to get home.
I bought the tickets and waited _45___ the Number 8 bus. Soon it came and I got on. At the right stop, I _46___ (get) off. Then I waited for the next bus. I waited and waited. My _47__(patient) had almost run out when the bus finally came. Waiting for the third bus took me even _48__ (long). It broke down halfway and the driver had to fix it, _49__ took nearly half an hour. So when I finally got home, I was very tired and _50__ (sleep). Maybe getting a car in England wasn’t such a bad idea.
Last Saturday afternoon, I went to the supermarket to meet my friend Sammy. We planned to meet at 3:00 p.m. As I arrived 15 minutes __61__ (early), I decided to have a snack and a drink. I went to a new cafe _62__ (call) The Metro. It was a little expensive and I just got a soda. It was really crowded, _63__ I found a table and sat down.
Then a guy came over and sat opposite me. He had a cup of coffee and a sandwich. He drank___64___ coffee and ate half of the sandwich, and then he left. I was so ___65___ (hunger), so I ate the other half, ___66___ , I thought, was obviously leftover. Then a few minutes later, he came back. He was on his cell phone, so I didn't give an ____67____ (explain) about the sandwich. I just left ___68__ (feel) very embarrassed.
But things got worse. I met my friend Sammy later and she said her cousin Josh ___69___ (wait) for us in The Metro Cafe. And yes, it was the same guy. Oh, my Gosh! How I wish I could slide __70___ the ground.
The last few years ___ the worst period on record for environmental disasters and experts are predicting far worse to come.
A. see B. saw C. have seen D. are seeing
For five days, Edmonton’s Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves .Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating (纪念) the true feeling of what folk music is all about and that's the traditional togetherness (友爱) that is felt when people gather to share stories and feelings through song.
This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival. "People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation," Riedel said. "It's really easy to relax, and it's great seeing family and friends have fun together." These families and friends come from all different kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are people who love Bluegrass. This festival does its best to develop everyone's musical interests.
With so many years of experience, the festival has become a well-oiled machine, and does whatever it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible. There are free water stations throughout the venue (举办地) for people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee, but that is returned when the plate is brought back.
The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it’s easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area during the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A bike lock-up area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates open until 45 minutes after the gates close.
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug.4 with Van Morrison playing the special donation fund (基金) concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug.8.
59. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to ___________.
A. gather people with different musical tastes B. remind people of the real sense of folk music
C. exhibitive good voices of great talents in folk music D. collect old stories of folk music
60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5years.
B. It’s hard for people to appreciate Blues.
C. It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.
D. People have to pay $2 for a plate of food.
61. We can learn from the passenger that____.
A. people can get tickets easily for the festival
B. the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized.
C. driving one’s own car to the festival is highly recommended
D. bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday
62. What would the best title for the passenger?
A. Folk Music of Blues B. One Festival for All
C. Festival for family Gathering D. Edmonton’s Downtown Park
Here are a few practical apps that can help you with your studies,and beyond.
MyHomework
Price: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
As you start your new term,let the planning app MyHomework create a personalized study schedule for you. Ranked as one of the best homework management apps by USA Today,this app allows you to prioritize（排序）assignments by color-coding subjects.It also reminds you of every single deadline and upcoming test you have. MyHomework is not only for smart phones but also for Apple Watch.
Notability
Price: 18 yuan
Platform: iOS
Taking good notes is important to good results.As a result,one note-taking app,Notability,is gaining popularity among students.This app allows users to take handwritten notes on touch screens and type essays.Plus,Notability users can easily share files with classmates through e-mail or cloud services like iCloud.
Sleep Cycle
Price: 6 yuan
Platform: iOS and Android
For students struggling to wake up on time during school days,Sleep Cycle can be your lifesaver.It cleverly records your sleep.After you wake up,the app shows your sleep quality through easy-to-read graphics（图表）.Even better,Sleep Cycle has an intelligent wake-up mode.It wakes you up when you are in your lightest sleep state with the help of soft music.This stress-free wake-up call can potentially improve your daily productivity.
MyMoney
Price: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
MyMoney,a Chinese money management app,can help you achieve financial independence.This popular app allows you to add up all your accounts including campus（校园）cards and transportation cards.And it tracks your every expense（开支）to help you understand your spending habits.If any of your accounts is low,MyMoney will alarm you.
21.What can we know about Notability?
A.It's a drawing app. B.It can run on Apple Watch.
C.It can be used to share notes. D.It helps users organize homework.
22.Which of the following helps to improve users' spending habits?
A.MyHomework. B.Notability. C.Sleep Cycle. D.MyMoney.
23.What do the four apps have in common?
A.They are all free of charge. B.They are intended for students.
C.They require Android platform. D.They all help users with studies.
In 2,000, 147 world leaders agreed _____41_____(work) together to reduce poverty by 2015 or earlier. From this agreement _____42_____(come) the Human Development Report. The report _____43_____(main) includes two aspects. One is the Human Development Index, _____44_____ measures the achievements of 175 countries in three ____45____(way): life expectancy, education and income. The other is the Development Goals, and the most important ones are ____46____(reduce) poverty and hunger; make sure that all children have education up ____47____ the age of 11; fight AIDs and other diseases; improve the environment of poor people and encourage _____48_____ (develop) countries to give more help to other countries.
____49____(base) on some examples, the report finally shows that we are making some progress but that we need to make ____50____(great) efforts.
文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(＾)，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 2．只允许修改l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I used to feel I was the sun in my family．But when my cousin was born，everyone pays more attention to her．So I disliked her and couldn’t get along well with her. With time went on，I realized how ridiculous I have been at that time．I tried to find a proper time to apologize．When my cousin’s family came to my home a few day ago，I took my cousin to play outside．In the way to the playground, I bought much snacks for her．Then we began chat．When we talked about their childhood，suddenly，I said a “sorry”gently．She was silent，so I thought that she hadn’t heard me clearly．But after while she said：“Don’t say that．In my memory，you are always friendly．”
Rebecca, who is a 25-year-old woman, has a rare condition. She can remember all the events she has experienced in her life. The events are so vivid(生动的), as if they happened just moments ago. But her vivid memories often become a reality. Rebecca said, “When I relive(再想起) memories, the emotions come back. So if it’s something that happened when I was younger, my emotions are about what I felt then. I also re-experience pain. For example, I remember falling over and hurting my left knee when I was three. When talking about it now, I’m getting pain in my left knee.”
However, there are times when Rebecca’s memories prove to be too overwhelming(压倒性的), and she has learnt relaxation and mindfulness(聚精会神) techniques to solve. “At school, it is a hindrance. I’m not very quick at processing(处理) things, so there is always so much going through my mind. At night, I have to sleep with the radio on and a soft light. If it’s too dark or quiet, my mind just recalls(再回忆起) all these memories and I can’t sleep,” Rebecca said.
In addition, Rebecca has no control over whether the memories she recalls will be positive or negative – recalling painful experiences with such vividness that she has suffered from post-traumatic (创伤后的) stress disorder. Rebecca said, “Recently, I went back to my old school for my sister’s high school graduation. Being in that building again brought all those memories flooding back. I burst into tears and had to leave.”
Rebecca and her mother Mrs. Barnes got in touch with the University of California in 2011. It was there that Rebecca knew she had Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM). It’s reported that Rebecca is one of just 80 people worldwide, who have HASM. “Finding out about HASM has been such a positive experience. Now, Rebecca has been more positive and able to do things independently, which has been excellent,” Mrs. Barnes said.
28. What’s wrong with Rebecca?
A. She hardly sleeps well at night.
B. She usually gets hurt easily by others.
C. She can’t distinguish between reality and dreams.
D. Her vivid memories lead her to experience sufferings.
29. What does the underlined word “hindrance” mean in Paragraph 2?
A. priority(优先权) B. advantage. C. difficulty. D. opportunity.
30. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Rebecca had a strong dislike of going to school.
B. Rebecca was moved to tears at her sister’s graduation.
C. Rebecca and her sister once studied in the same school.
D. Rebecca enjoyed a happy life during her high school years.
31. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that Rebecca_____.
A. has got her life improved gradually
B. was influenced by her mother to be positive
C. was admitted into the University of California
D. became well-known due to her rare condition
Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire(获得) off taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms. But that's not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that we can thank carbon dioxide. After about 12 hours, tap water starts to go flat as carbon dioxide in the air starts to mix with the water in the glass, lowering its pH and giving it an off taste. But it's most likely safe to drink.
However, back to those microorganisms. If you use a dirty glass day after day, there is more of a chance of bacteria making themselves known; a risk that increases if you share the glass with another mouth as well. But assuming(假设) you use a fresh glass every few days, you probably won't have a problem unless the glass has been touched by dirty fingers, and especially if those dirty fingers went unwashed after using the bathroom.
As for plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car, step away from the bottle, warns Dr. Kellogg Schwab, director of the Johns Hopkins University Water Institute. "A chemical called bisphenol-A, or BPA, along with other things used to make plastic can leach(过滤) into your water if the bottle heats up or sits in the sun," he explains. BPA, as you probably know, has been linked to everything from heart disease to cancer. Schwab also adds that plastic used for commercial bottled water isn't meant to be washed or refilled, so use only one time and recycle. Or don't buy them at all; use refillable water bottles instead.
24. Tap water begin to acquire an off taste because of______ .
A. carbon dioxide B. BPA
C. the glass D. the microorganism
25. According to Paragragh 2 , tap water that's been left sitting out for 12 hours____.
A. contains few microorganisms B. tastes better
C. is still safe to drink D. is most likely undrinkable
26. What should we do with plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car?
A. Refill them with fresh water B. Clean them and use them again.
C. Use them after they cool down. . D. Throw them away.
27. Which of the following is true about BPA?
A. It is safe for people to use. B. It is a kind of new material.
C. It can cause great harm to people. D. It is the main material to make plastic.
最近学校正在展开一场急救知识普及活动, 就此你所在的班级举行了一场讨论会,并提出以下几点建议。现请你根据以下要点以First Aid in Fires 为题写一篇文章,说明发生火灾时要注意的几点事项,贴在班级的板报上。
注意事项:
1. 不要惊慌, 保持冷静；
2. 室内有浓烟时, 身体尽量低一些,用湿毛巾捂住鼻子和嘴巴逃出；
3. 不要乘坐电梯或从高层跳下；
4. 你自己还有什么好的建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
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10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking
By The Princeton Language Institute, Lenny Laskowski
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Warner Book
ISBN: 0446676683
This book is a course on giving public talks. It’s written by an expert in the field and has the tools to make you a relaxed, effective, and commanding public speaker. You can find clear, brief, step-by-step to help you: Overcome nervousness and discover your own natural style. Set up an immediate connection with your audience.
Practise new techniques daily in conversations with friends. Write a speech that builds to an unforgettable conclusion. Mix together humour and anecdotes into your talk. Use special techniques to memorize your speech.
In the Spotlight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing
By Janet E. Esposito
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Strong Books
ISBN: 1928782078
In the Spotlight is a gift for people experiencing any degree of fear or discomfort in speaking or performing in front of others, either in formal settings. The book has many different methods to help you get beyond stage fright and learn to speak or perform with ease and confidence.
The Lost Art of the Great Speech: How to Write One and How to Deliver It
By Richard Dowis
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: American Management Association
ISBN: 0814470548
Here’s expert guidance on how to write a forceful speech. Attractive slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contacts are fine. Now everyone can learn to give a powerful, direct speeches that catch an audience’s attention. The key is not just in the delivery, but in using the power of language. It requires interesting ideas, presented in a clear and memorable way.
It’s speech-writing guide made by an award-winning writer. It has everything from researching and writing the speech to preparing the text to delivering the speech to handling questions from the audience.
Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History
By William Bathe
Paperback: 1,055 pages
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393040054
This is a collection of more than 100 speeches that seeks to show the enduring power of human eloquence (雄辩) to inspire and uplift (振奋). These speeches are said to have moved millions and changed history. There is an introduction to each speech, and an essay on the art of public speaking.
This collection is edited by a former presidential speechwriter-William Satire. He knows firsthand, the importance of putting together the right words for the right movement.
These speeches prove that, even in the digital age, the most forceful medium of communication is still the human voice speaking directly to the mind, heart, and soul.
8. The purpose of the above books is to _______.
A. give you encouragement in making a funny speech
B. tell you how to make a forceful speech
C. show you the skills of leaning English well
D. tell you how to catch an audience’s attention while making a speech
9. If you want to improve your speaking skills by reading some great speeches by famous people, you will read ______.
A. 10 Days to More Confident Public speaking
B. The Lost Art of the Great Speech: How to Write One and How to Deliver It
C. In the Spotlight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing
D. Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History
10. Which of the following people used to write speeches for presidents？
A. Rechard Dowis. B. Lenny Laskowski.
C. William Satire. D. Janet E. Esposito.
11. Which book of the four may help you most to remove your fear when giving a public speech ?
A. Lend Me Your Ears B. The Lost Art of the Great Speech
C. In the Spotlight D. 10 Days to More Confident Public speaking
Dolphins have been known to play sometimes with and carry sponges(海绵)over their noses, but researchers have been at a loss to explain precisely why.
Now, a recent study by Australian researchers may have uncovered the reason.
Sightings of dolphins carrying sponges on their noses while hunting fish from the rocky ocean floor have been recorded since the 1980s.
Researchers at the University of New South Wales used computer modeling of behavior to explore how long the interesting behavior, believed to provide protection against nose injuries, has gone on.
“In animal species that use tools, usually the entire population uses the tools. But in this case, only about five percent of the dolphins living in the bay use the sponges as a tool,” said Anna Kopps at the University of New South Wales Evolution Ecologist Research Centre.
The research also shows that nearly all the spongers are female. Scientists believe one single female started sponging in Shark Bay and all her descendants(后代)in the area---now the home of around three thousand dolphins—learned the behavior from their mothers. The sponging has been going to for some hundred eighty years.
“It’s interesting that the behavior doesn’t spread to the entire population and it doesn’t go extinct either,” said Kopps.
Dolphin descendants are dependent to their mothers for about four years, giving them enough time to observe and learn survival techniques.
While male dolphins also learn sponging from their mothers, the study found they learn the technique slowly.
“Some males use it but it will be a dead end because dolphins don’t learn form the dads,” Kopps said.
Despite the seeming usefulness of the technique, the researchers found it may not be a more successful technique than other hunting methods. “Regardless, sponging appears to be just as good as any other hunting technique,” said Kopps. “It turns out the cleverest of the sea world can also be tool-using lovers, spending more time hunting with tools than any non-human animal.”
The research is fascinating, but the question of whether tool use is particularly advantageous remains unanswered.
28. Why do some dolphins carry sponges while hunting fish according to the study?
A. To protect themselves
B. To cure nose injuries
C. To catch more fish
D. To have some fun
29. Scientists believe that the sponging behavior __________.
A. is passed down by mother dolphins
B. is now in danger of disappearing
C. has existed for about thirty years
D. is unique to female dolphins
30. It seems that male dolphins __________.
A. help bring up the young
B. are born sponging experts
C. teach the young survival skills
D. are slower learners of sponging
31. Kopps may agree with the idea that __________.
A. tool use shows high intelligence
B. sponging is useful for hunting fish
C. sponging will gain popularity in the future
D. dolphins are the first sea animals to use tools
“Clean your plate!” Just about every kid in the US has heard this from a parent. Often, it is accompanied by an appeal: “Just think about those starving orphans in Africa!” Sure, we should be grateful for every bite of food. Unfortunately, many people in the US take too many bites. Instead of staying “clean the plate”, perhaps we should save some food for tomorrow.
According to news reports, US restaurants are partly to blame for the growing bellies. A waiter puts a plate of food in front of each customer, with two to four times the amount recommended by the government, according to a USA Today story. Americans traditionally associate quantity with value and most restaurants try to give them that. They prefer to have customers complain about too much food rather than too little.
Barbara Rolls, a nutrition professor at Pennsylvania State University, told USA Today that restaurant portion sizes began to grow in the 1970s, the same time that the American waistline began to expand.
Health experts have tried to get many restaurants to serve smaller portions. Now, apparently, some customers are calling for this too. The restaurant industry trade believed restaurants serve portions that are too large; 23 percent had no opinion; 20 percent disagreed. But a closer look at the survey indicates that many Americans who can’t afford fine dining still prefer large portions. 70 percent of those earning at least ＄150,000 per year prefer smaller portions; but only 45 percent of those earning less than＄25,000 want smaller.
It’s not that working class Americans don’t want to eat healthy, It’s just that, after long hours at low-paying jobs, getting less on their plate hardly seems like a good deal. They live from paycheck to paycheck, happy to save a little money for next year’s Christmas presents.
57. “Clean your plate!” in the first paragraph means ______.
A. to wash the plate B. not to eat too much
C. not to waste the food D. to help the starving orphans
58.American restaurants serve large portions because ______.
A. Americans are good at eating B. Americans value the amount
C. the restaurants want people to keep healthy D. the government recommends the amount
59.What happened in the 1970s?
A. The government recommended serving small portion.
B. Americans began to realize the importance of health.
C. Health experts persuaded restaurants to serve large portion.
D. People in the United States began to gain weight.
60. What does the survey indicate?
A. Many poor Americans want large portions.
B. 20 percent Americans want smaller portions.
C. 70 percent Americans earn at least ＄150,000 per year.
D. 45 percent Americans earn less than ＄25,000 per year.
On the night of Halloween, children usually __________and go door to door asking for treats or playing tricks.
A. turn up B. break up C. bring up D. dress up
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime(一角硬币) left． He was hungry so he decided to __36__ a meal at the next house．
However, he lost his __37__ when a lovely young woman opened the door． Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water． She thought he looked __38__ so she brought him a large glass of milk． He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me __39__,” she replied． “Mother has taught me never to accept __40__ for a kindness．” He said, “Then I __41__ you from the bottom of my heart．” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger __42__, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race． He was about to give up and __43__ before this point．
__44__ later the young woman became critically __45__． They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be __46__ to study her rare disease． Dr．Howard Kelly, now __47__, was invited for the consultation． When he __48__ the name of the town she came from, a strange light __49__ his eyes． Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room． He __50__ her at once and determined to do his best to save her life． From that day on, he gave special attention to her __51__．
After a long struggle, the battle was __52__． Dr．Kelly requested the business office __53__ the final bill to him for approval． He looked at it and then wrote something on the side． The bill was sent to her room． She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to __54__． Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill __55__ her attention． She read these words．．． “Paid in full with a glass of milk．”
(Signed) Dr.Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank You, God． Your love has spread through human hearts and hands．”
36．A．care for B．beg for C．wish for D．hope for
37．A．meal B．heart C．way D．nerve
38．A．mad B．polite C．cold D．hungry
39．A．anything B．everything C．nothing D．something
40．A．gift B．present C．pay D．milk
41．A．owe B．thank C．praise D．appreciate
42．A．emotionally B．carefully C．physically D．spiritually
43．A．leave B．quit C．stay D．work
44．A．Months B．Centuries C．Years D．Weeks
45．A．mad B．rich C．bad D．ill
46．A．called in B．left for C．called for D．sent in
47．A．well off B．handsome C．skilled D．famous
48．A．listened to B．heard of C．heard D．heard from
49．A．filled B．blanked C．blocked D．hit
50．A．knew B．saw C．realized D．recognized
51．A．health B．condition C． case D．body
52．A．won B．defeated C．beaten D．lost
53．A．pass B．passes C．to passing D．passed
54．A．pay for it B．pay it off C．answer for it D．see it off
55．A．paid B．caught C．took D．gave
I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store. ___36___ I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you”.
At first I was paid in candy. ___37___ I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. My father helped me set up a bank account (账户). ___38___
By the time I was 12, My grandmother thought I had done such a good job that they promoted me to selling cosmetics (化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup (化妆) ideas. ___39___
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. ___40___ Expect they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B. I ended my selling a record (最高) amount of cosmetics.
C. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding (值得的) than anything I could have bought.
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack不久前去美国留学，他给你写信说很不适应那里的生活。请你根据以下提示用英语给他写封回信，鼓励他勇敢面对。
内容包括：1.了解当地生活习惯；
2. 与美国同学多交流，多交朋友 ；
3. 多参加户外活动，学习与人交往的礼仪。
注意事项：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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I’m here today to share a good lesson with you. It is a true story about a student ___41 studied in Germany.
After years of hard work, this student graduated with 42 (amaze) achievements(成就). Everyone was sure that he was going to get a good job easily and have a bright future. But to his surprise, he was not even given the chance for 43 interview! The third time he 44 (refuse), he couldn’t help 45 (telephone) the company to ask why they didn’t want him. The answer was simple. “We don’t offer jobs to dishonest people in Germany.”
You might wonder what was wrong. The truth is, shortly after he 46 (arrive) in Germany, this clever student found that 47 was easy to avoid buying subway tickets in this country. So in order to save money, he often went in the subway without a ticket. As a result, he had been caught without a ticket many 48 (time).
From this story, we learn that we may get short-term benefits in dishonest ways, 49 the truth will come out sooner or later and the cost is high. So remember: 50 (honest) is the best behavior.
