Chaplin was an extraordinary performer who (star) in and directed many outstanding comedies. Few people were bored (watch) his moustache, his gestures or his entertaining reactions when chased by (detective). Being drunk, sliding on a banana skin or whispering his own failures to nobody, he made us feel more content our life without any verbal explanation. His particular sense of humor has astonished everybody throughout the world up to now.
In a small budget film, he played a badly-off person (wear) worn-out shoes and (mess) clothes. On one occasion, he (trap) by a snowstorm in a vast mountainous area. He overcame many difficulties, he was not fortunate enough. With all the porridge (eat) up, he picked out a shoe and boiled it to eat. What he performed was a total failure. According to an actress, his acting was so (convince) and amusing that everybody couldn't help bursting into laughter.
Why is setting goals so （importance）? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life. Instead always letting life happen to you accidentally, goals allow yourself (make) your life happen in control. (success) and happy people have set lots of goals to help them reach their aims. By (set) goals you can take control of your life. It's like having a map to show you you want to go.
Winners in life always set goals and then follow. Winners decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. (goal) are not difficult to set, and they are also not difficult to reach. It is up to you to find out what your goals really are. It is you decide what to do and in what direction to aim your life.
Everyone (complain) about being stuck in traffic. It is quite possible that the future city will have no traffic at all. H.G Wells, in his book The Sleeper Awakes, tells something about the traffic. In the streets of that future London there will be no vehicles. The city (provide) with moving roads. One side of the road travels one direction; the other side moves opposite way. Anyone who wants to go to another part of the city steps on the moving “way” and sits on one of the seats until he arrives. He has none of the troubles a private car brings with it: whether there is enough petrol, whether the tyres are all right, where to park it. The moving way is always at his service, always moving (silent) along, always ready (take) him to his destination. That city of the future has no traffic jams.
To link up the (vary) cities, vehicles driven by atomic power will pass along highways (divide) into two main groups of lanes. Each group will consist of several lanes, some for slow traffic, some for fast. Crossroads will not exist on these highways, but will be replaced by bridges and junctions(交叉口). Where these highways enter (city), ports and other built-up areas, they will pass through underground tunnels.
Many people travel during the holiday season but do not make sure that their houses and homes (protect). Crimes go up (rapid) during the winter an summer holiday seasons. Here are some things that you should keep in mind when you go on holiday.
Always give (strange) the feeling that you are at home. Have the snow ( clean ) off your stairs or out of your driveway during the winter season. You might ask someone to park his/her car in (you) driveway.
Tell your newspaper deliverer that you are not at home. (have) a pile of newspapers and other mail on your doorsteps tells people that you are not at home, so you could also have a neighbor a relative get your mail every day.
Fix a timer(定时器) in some of your rooms turns lights on and during different time of the day. Some TVs also come with a timer that you could set to be turned on during certain time. Have motion(运动) sensitive lights outside your house that keep thieves away you are not at home.
Travel can be stressful, so it is not unusual for airports to offer a room for relaxation. San Francisco Airport has taken idea one step further, offering a yoga room for passengers in need of a good stretch before their flights.
With blue walls and rule of silence, the room in Terminal 2 (design) at the suggestions of a passenger during an open meeting. Airport yoga lovers are directed to the room the usual means — a picture, one features a figure (seat) in a full lotus position.
Airport director, John L. Martin, called the room, which opened last week, “another leap forward in providing our travelers with the opportunity and space to relax and reduce pressure on own terms.”
The architects set the lights low and warm, and constructed a floating wall (symbolize) “a light spirit and enlightened mind”
Yoga teacher, Tamal Dodge said, “How amazing it will be to stretch out you get on a plane for a 12-hour flight! You are now given the opportunity to (real) relax and prepare your body for something as tiring as sitting in an airplane scat for hours on end.”
When young F.W. Woolworth was a store clerk, he tried to convince his boss to have a ten－cent sale to reduce inventory(存货). The boss agreed, and the idea was great success. This inspired Woolworth (open) his own store and price the items at a nickel and a dime (角). He needed capital for such a venture ， he asked his boss to supply the capital for part interest in the store. His boss turned him directly.“The idea is too risky，” he told Woolworth.“ are not enough items to sell for five and ten cents.”
Woolworth went ahead his boss' support. But he not only was (success) in his first store, but (eventual) owned a chain of F.W. Woolworth stores across the nation. Later, his former boss (hear) to remark，“As far as I can figure out, every word I used to turn Woolworth down (cost) me about a million dollars.”
When I called up my mother in the countryside on the phone, she told me snakes came to her home now and then, and they seemed to have made their home there. I got the chance to distinguish by inventing something (mercy) to catch the snakes.
No products can help me catch snakes, so I set out (research) the habits of snakes to trap them. I decided on three approaches: firstly, removing their habitat; secondly, (attract) them into trap, and thirdly cooling them. I used the (freeze) bowl to make the snakes less active, then collected them. The next day I released them into the wild.
I have filled the form and filed my patent (apply) with the Patent Office.
A professor stood before his class of twenty senior organic biology students and was about to hand the final exam papers.
“I want to say that has been a pleasure teaching you this term. I know you've worked (extreme) hard and many of you are off to medical school after summer. I know no one wants to get their GPA(平均成绩) (mess) up because they might have been celebrating this week. Anyone who prefers not to take the final exam today (receive) a 'B' for the course.”
The students were filled with (happy) as they got up, walked to the front of the class, and accepted the professor's offer. As last taker left the room, the professor looked at the handful of (remain) students and asked, “Anyone else? This is your last chance.”
One final student rose up and chose not to take part in the final. The professor closed the door and checked who were still in the classroom.
“I'm glad to see you believe in (you),” he said. “You all get 'A's.”
How many have taken the easy way out? The short road, the easy path the light load all lead to lower grades in school of life.
Disneynature's new true life adventure film “Born in China” takes a journey into the wilds of China few people have ever gone. Following the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of most extreme environments on Earth to witness some deeply moving (moment). A caring panda mother guides her growing baby as she begins to explore and seek (independent) actively. A two-year-old golden monkey who feels unhappy with his new baby sister (run) away from home to join up with a group of free-spirited monkeys. And a mother snow leopard (雪豹)—an animal (rare) caught on camera—faces the real challenge of raising her two babies. Featuring (astonish), never-before-seen images, the film guides audiences through China—from the icy mountains the heart of the bamboo forest—on the wings of red-crowned cranes (丹顶鹤), smoothly tying the extraordinary tales together.
“Born in China”, (direct) by accomplished Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, is a co-production of Disneynature and Shanghai Media Group. Disneynature is partnering with World Wildlife Fund and donating a percentage of ticket sales (help) protect pandas and snow leopards in China.
Since a university education in the United States (be)very expensive, most students work in addition to studying. Students (usual)work part-time, but some students take full-time jobs.
A typical job for a students would be working a waiter or waitress. Other typical off-campus jobs would include being a clerk in a store or delivering pizza. Sometimes students also find jobs on campus such as cleaning, working in a cafeteria or library or answering (telephone). Most student jobs are entry-level and low paying, but have flexible schedule (allow) students to attend classes.
Sometimes students also hold more responsible positions such as managers, or if they are lucky, positions in their area of study, they hope will help them find employment after they graduate.
double responsibilities of working and studying result in a very busy, (stress)life for some students. , it is the only way for many people to finance their college educations. Some Americans believe that the work experience is good for the students (they)since it gives them a taste of “the real world” outside the school.
S. T. Harvey wrote a children's book Miracle, a fictional story about trying to fit in when you stand out. Since it was released earlier this year, the book (appear) in classrooms and libraries the country, bringing with it powerful message about the importance of kindness.
(base) on a true story, the book tells about a boy named Auggie, was born with a misshapen face that has required many (operate) in the 10 years since his birth. being homeschooled since kindergarten, he starts fifth grade at a public school. It isn't easy being the new kid, especially since Auggie looks different from everybody The book takes readers on a journey, as Auggie and his community learn about (friend) and acceptance.
Harvey worked as an art director and graphic designer for more than 20 years before she (inspire) to write Miracle. Now she is using the book to promote the impact of kindness.
For example, one evening when it was so warm, I stayed awake on until half past eleven in order to have good look at the moon by myself. But the moon gave far too much light,I didn't dare open a window. Another time five months ago, I happened (be) upstairs dusk the window was open. I didn't go until the window had to be shut.The dark, rainy evening, the wind, the (thunder) clouds held me in their power.It was the first time in a year and a half that I (see) the night face to face.
“ (congratulate), Mr. Cooper . It's a girl.”
Fatherhood is going to have different meaning and brings forth different responses from every man who hears these words. Some feel proud, while others worry, (wonder) whether they will be a good father.
Although there are some men like children and may have had much experience with them, do not particularly look after children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and (look) forward to children for some time.
Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the shift from the role of husband to of a father is a difficult task. Yet, (fortunate), few attempts have been made to educate fathers in this. Although numerous books have been written about mothers, only recently has literature focused on the role of a father.
It is argued that the transition to the father's role, is not nearly as great as the transition the wife must make the mother's role. The mother's role seems (require) a complete transformation in daily routine. However, the father's role is less demanding and immediate.
Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?
In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland, Ohio. It (be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it (actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.
But the river wasn't changed in a few days even a few months. It took years of work (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is (clean) than ever.
Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don't know how to control your credit card (信用卡) use. When you face such an impossible situation, don't you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?
While there are (amaze) stories of instant transformation (转变)，for most of us the (change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be (patience).
Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday, which (observe) each year over 2,000 years in China to honor Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese patriotic（爱国的）poet. Originating from south China, Dragon Boat Festival enjoys higherpopular) in southern areas, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong Provinces. With a history over 2,000 years, it used to be a daypeople would use herbs（药草）to drive away diseases. However, the most popular origin is closely relatedthe great poet Qu Yuan in the Warring States Period. Composing masterpieces like Li Sao, he was regarded as one of the greatest(poem) in Chinese history. After he was exiled（流放）by the king, he had no alternative but to choose to drown(he) in the river rather than seeing his country conquered by the State of Qin. He died on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which ispeople decided to commemorate（纪念）him on that day(annual).(remember) his death on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people celebrate the festival in(vary)ways.
Although most people believe that formal schooling is required for scientific success, a college degree is not always necessary. excellent example of a man who won fame as a scientist academic(学术的) training is Vincent J. Schaefer. His formal education ended two years of high school when he had to go to work in an untrained job at General Electric. Because his inventive mind and his skill as a model maker, he was soon allowed to try his own experiments in the company laboratory. His natural (curious) made him wonder about clouds. He developed, after many tries, a method of making clouds rain they would not normally do so. This method, (call) seeding, has been very (help) to farmers, and made him win much fame.
Schaefer believes that for people, most of all, are interested in the world and everything in it, a college degree is unnecessary.
Louis Armstrong, the most influential jazz musicians, is considered great not only because of his (achieve) but also because of his personalities.
(bear) in a poor family in New Orleans in 1901, instead of (commit) crimes to get money like some boys in his situation, Louis would sing on the streets in order to earn a few cents from (passer-by).However, at the age of 12, Louis was arrested because of firing a gun into the air at a New Year's Eve party. In a school of problem boys, he was taught to play drums and the trumpet, enabled him to find work related with music after he left the school.A well-known musician Joe “King” Oliver noticed Louis and began to teach him about jazz.When Oliver left New Orleans in 1917，Louis took his job in one of the best bands in town.
After becoming famous, Louis would introduce his particular style of jazz to enthusiastic audiences while (travel) around the United States as well as Europe.Apart from being a famous jazz musician, he was also an unofficial goodwill ambassador who spoke (public) about the rights of black people in America. Despite the fact he became rich and famous, Louis Armstrong continued to live a simple live in a working-class neighbourhood.He continued playing and recording until July 6th, 1971, when he died in his sleep at his home in New York.He is still remembered as the most (distinguish) musician in the early history of jazz.
This year I was chosen as the vice monitor (副班长) of the class. At first, I was really excited to have been chosen. And I like the monitor, Charlie as well, has a funny face but works very hard.
My best friend, Sally, was also happy for me. She said the last vice monitor, Joey, had been very rude and (kind) to her. She always talked about it, but I usually (ignore) it.
Charlie and I have to stay behind after school to make sure the classroom is clean. I came back before Charlie last Thursday. I found Sally at Joey's desk (cut) up Joey's English textbook. I was (extreme) shocked. Sally asked me not to tell anyone. After that, she ran out and Charlie came in.
Charlie saw the book and soon realized had happened. He asked me what I had seen but I said . The next day, Joey was crying. She was (frighten) to tell our teacher because he may think she did it. Sally is happy about this. This makes me angry. Charlie insists that I (tell) our teacher the truth, but I am concerned the friendship with Sally. What should I do?
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China's male beauty vloggers go viral as gender attitudes shift
Blushes, eyeshadows and concealers are no longer found in a woman's cosmetic bag as more and more men in China discover the power of makeup.
The popularity of male beauty vloggers is leading a(n) in China's male cosmetics market, estimated to grow to a huge $2.4 billion in 2022. It's also paving the way for more young Chinese men to with gender-bending makeup and clothes, in a culture with a long history of swaggering, masculine stereotypes, and where the trope of the ancient male emperor with multiple wives is still going strong.
Even in 2018, parents can young sons in training camps to teach them to be tough and manly. Single men looking to marry face pressure to fit certain norms – be the breadwinner and own property; multiple houses are a(n) .
The change in gender ideals has been influenced by South Korean pop culture, where male celebrities and boy bands have a softer, effeminate look. With Chinese celebrities and regular boy-next-door types adopting a more appearance, the fad has its own slang – xiaoxianrou, or “little fresh meat.”
Wang Zilu, 22, has used makeup for three years – after realizing how just a little could “change the shape of your eyebrows, the style of your lips”. He learned via other vloggers before starting a social media account to post his own before-and-after videos.
“The first time I put on makeup, it took me an entire afternoon,” he recalled. “The most difficult part was eye shadow – how to mix and match different colors without making it ugly.”
Makeup, for some, has gone from a fun hobby to a profitable –China's most popular beauty vloggers reportedly can in as much as 10 million yuan a year (£1.2 million).
But even with more young Chinese men trying out a bit of blush, not everyone's used to it just yet.
Perhaps the most extraordinary building of the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace, was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all other buildings in the world, it was made of iron and glass. It was one of the buildings of all time and a lot of people from many countries came to see it. A great many were sent to the exhibition from parts of the world. There was also great deal of machinery on display. The most wonderful piece of machinery on show was Nasmyth's steam hammer. Though in those days, travelling was not as easy as it is today, steam boats thousands of visitors across the Channel from Europe. arriving in England, they were taken to the Crystal Palace by train. There were six million visitors in all, and the profits from the exhibition to build museums and colleges. Later, the Crystal Palace was moved to South London. It one of the most famous buildings in the world until it was burnt down in 1936.
