Life is speeding up. Everyone is getting unwell. This may sound like someone would say today. But in fact, unknown person who lived in Rome in AD(公元) 53 wrote it.
We all love inventions. They are exciting, amazing and can even change our lives. But have all these developments really improved the quality of our lives?
You’re rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings, a QQ from your friend on the screen, the from the television is getting louder and louder. Suddenly the computer breaks and you lose all your homework. Now you have to up all night to get it done. How happy do you feel?
Inventions have speeded up our lives much that people often feel stressed and tired. Why do you think people who live far from noisy cities, who have no telephones, cars, even electricity(电) often to be happy? Perhaps they live simpler lives.
One family in the UK “went back in time” to see life was like without all the inventions we have today. The grandparents, their daughter and grandsons Tom, 10 and Jim, 7, spent 8 weeks in a 1940s house. They had no machine, fridge, computer or mobile phones.
The grandmother, Linda said, “The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes.” The boys said they fought less. Probably because there was to fight for, such as their computer. And they noticed that their grandmother had changed from fashionable to one who liked cooking things.
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A．notice B．message C．news D．information
A．comes B．appears C．goes D．leaves
A．noise B．voice C．sound D．hearing
A．up B．into C．down D．out
A．wake B．stay C．give D．get
A．very B．too C．so D．such
A．away B．up C．down D．over
A．look B．seem C．watch D．find
A．because B．since C．and D．or
A．whose B．which C．what D．how
A．with B．between C．together D．along
A．shopping B．sleeping C．writing D．washing
A．more B．less C．fewer D．worse
A．liking B．being C．seeing D．running
Walden is a quiet small town in England. Cars can’t go into the centre of the town, so it is very pleasant to walk around.
Spend at least half a day visiting the museum. It’s on a hill outside the town in a lonely old building. The museum brings history to life. You can even ride on a horse and cart(马车) in the street. I was really interested in a 1950s living room in the museum. It was just like my grandmother’s house. I lived there when I was a child.
If you can’t wait, there is a new exhibition(展览) opening soon. Walden is famous for one thing—candy! If you like candy, this exhibition is the place for you. You can learn about its history. I never see so many different kinds of candies.
But I won’t go now because it will start on the 26th of May.
When you are there, have a look around Walden too. If you start in the main square and follow the green signs, they will take you to the museum, and you will see lots of other interesting things on the way, too.
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Once a young man was traveling by train. It was a long and boring journey. As the train was moving a lonely field, the people on the train looked out of the windows . But when the train reached a bend (转弯处), it became and then people a simple house. It was so easy to find that everybody on the train turned to “enjoy” with eyes open. Some people even began to about it. The young man was also at the house.
On his return he the train at the nearest station and found his to the house. Its owner said the of the train was trouble to him. He wanted to the house, but nobody would buy it.
Soon the young man spent 30, 000 dollars on the . Because it was facing the railway bend, he it was a good place for advertisement(广告). When the train moved slowly past, the people on the train would be very interested in the house. He tried to talk with some big companies and told them they could used it for advertisement. the Coca-Cola Company took it to put up their signs. To everyone’s surprise, the young man got 180, 000 dollars for a three-year rent (租金).
This is a true story. It tells us that thinking of ideas is very important.
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A．happily B．quietly C．safely D．clearly
A．happy B．tired C．slow D．fast
A．saw B．heard C．felt D．watched
A．brightly B．wide C．slowly D．high
A．talk B．speak C．tell D．say
A．amazed B．sad C．good D．bad
A．got on B．looked for C．got off D．waited for
A．address B．way C．key D．trip
A．colour B．whisper C．song D．noise
A．buy B．draw C．sell D．borrow
A．room B．place C．house D．land
A．wondered B．taught C．remembered D．believed
A．excited B．tired C．surprised D．worried
A．At first B．At last C．At least D．As usual
Most young people like to go to rock（摇滚）concerts these days. They like the loud and exciting sound of the music and they enjoy the excitement of a big concert. Rock stars usually have a different style. Their music is exciting and different, and the way they dance and dress makes them popular with young people. The works of rock songs are usually quite easy, but the music itself is complex(复杂的).But some rock stars have problems after they become famous .They don't know what to do when they suddenly become famous, and often they start to drink or
take drugs(毒品).Then their health becomes bad. Some, like Elvis Presley, died at a very young age because of drugs.
A big rock concert can make young people________.
A．sad B．happy C．unhealthy D．excited
A．The works of rock songs B．Rock stars C．The styles of rock stars D．Rock music
A．They become unhealthy. B．They don't know what to do. C．They begin to drink a lot. D．They stop singing
Father came to Jack's bed and sat down beside him. "How was your day?" asked Father. "It wasn't a very day for me," Jack answered. “I had a with Tom. The teacher a note home about me, and I talked back to Mother." "Yes, part of the day was bad," Father said. "But tell me the best thing that happened today." Jack thought for a minute, and then smiled. "After school l went alone," he said. “I didn't think I would have any luck. But I did. I a fish!" "I'm glad you had a good time," Jack's father said. "Think about it till you go to. Now I'm going to turn off the light. Have happy dreams."
Every night, Jack the same question: "What was the best thing that happened to you today?" Every night, Jack thinks about the best part of his day. This gives him many happy dreams.
Sometimes he think hard to find the best thing. Sometimes it is a very small thing .But he finds one good thing to think about. Jack's father taught him to end his days in a wonderful way.
A．difficult B．bad C．different D．good
A．fight B．talk C．meal D．match
A．posted B．sent C．gave D．put
A．with B．in C．about D．for
A．walking B．swimming C．shopping D．fishing
A．bought B．got C．saw D．found
A．sleep B．school C．work D．study
A．thinks B．talks C．says D．answers
A．will B．should C．has to D．can
A．always B．never C．ever D．seldom
I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a disabled child. I just sat still and didn’t say anything.
When Jenny was old enough,I sent her to a kindergarten(幼儿园).On the first morning, Jenny spent hours playing by herself. It seemed that she felt very .
However, to my joy, Jenny’s classmates always her,”You got all your spelling words right today!”In fact,her spelling list was the .Later,she faced a very painful ——at the end of the term,there was a game which had to do with physical education.But Jenny was in it.
My husband and I were anxious about the day.I wanted to let my child stay home!But my heart wouldn’t let me off that easily.So I a pale,unwilling Jenny onto the school bus.
At the kindergarten, I was quite worried because of her action,Jenny would probably hold up her team.The game went well until it was time for the sack (麻袋) race.Surely Jenny would find it .Now each child had to climb into a sack,jump to the finishing line,return and climb out of the sack.I noticed Jenny standing near the end of her line of players.
But as it was her turn to join, a change took place in her .The tallest boy behind Jenny placed his hands on her waist (腰).Two other boys in front her.The moment the player before Jenny stepped out from the sack,the two boys the sack suddenly and kept it open while the tall boy lifted Jenny and her into it.A girl nearby took her hand and supported her Jenny got her balance.Then she jumped forward,smiling and proud.In the cheers of the teachers,schoolmates and parents,I silently thanked the warm, understanding people in life who made it for my disabled daughter to be like her fellow human beings.Then I finally cried.
A．excited B．lonely C．happy D．weak
A．greeted B．expected C．encouraged D．followed
A．easiest B．longest C．smallest D．tidiest
A．choice B．problem C．result D．exam
A．nothing B．anything C．everything D．something
A．forward B．fast C．behind D．up
A．threw B．pushed C．knocked D．fixed
A．slow B．quiet C．quick D．secret
A．stupid B．simple C．relaxing D．difficult
A．school B．family C．team D．heart
A．ran B．lay C．walked D．stood
A．picked up B．gave up C．cut up D．made up
A．drove B．hid C．put D．hit
A．when B．until C．after D．unless
A．popular B．special C．necessary D．possible