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a. lifeless b. disgust c. resemble d. terrifying e. vanish
f. horror g. nightmare h. create i. contrasted j. chase extremely frightening __________
be similar to __________
disappear suddenly __________
strong dislike for sth. __________
never having had life __________
run after in order to seize it __________
a terrifying dream __________
very different from __________
cause sth. to exist __________
feeling of extreme fear or dislike __________
Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood. The easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should. (1)
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. (2) By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.
Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously. When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. (3) This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area.
(4) If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping. Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.
(5) By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.
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In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone. |
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A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways. |
C. |
Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior. |
D. |
Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping. |
E. |
Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up. |
F. |
People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting. |
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Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly. |
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Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music.____1____At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. ____2____They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends(传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.
____3____They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatlemania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. ____4____ The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion(入侵)by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market. ____5____
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They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964. |
B. |
Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time. |
C. |
Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s. |
D. |
However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come. |
E. |
Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles. |
F. |
They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night(1964)and Help!(1965). |
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They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 53rd street studio. |
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Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: "Should I jump? This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin. ____1____Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.
____2____ More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself , your values your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires ,etc. Only then should your you're your goals
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. ____3____ So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰)of thoughts can help you move forward.
Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible.____4____ They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.
Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a Pilot but can't become one because your eyesight is not good enough. ____5____You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.
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This can affect your work. |
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So how should you motivate yourself? |
C. |
However, this should not discourage you. |
D. |
So why should we try to set specific goals? |
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They can change according to circumstances. |
F. |
Motivation is what you need most to do a good job. |
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Without motivation you can neither set a goal nor reach it |
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Color is fundamental in home design-something you'll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you'll love to live in. Do you want a room that's full of life? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?___36_____, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.
Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.___37_____, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.
____38____.They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.
Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves.___39_____.They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.
The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant.___40_____.
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While all of them are useful |
B. |
Whatever you're looking for |
C. |
If you're experimenting with a color |
D. |
Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with |
E. |
It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces |
F. |
So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time |
G. |
Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways |
Why Do We Get Angry?
Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various. Knowing these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits. The main reasons we get angry are triggering(触发)events, personality traits(特征), and our assessment of situations. ________
Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching, experiencing physical pain, and much more.________ The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is often due to one's personal history and psychological traits.
Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely to get angry. ________ Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.
________Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger, or anger itself. Sometimes ignorance and negative (消极的) outlooks on situations can create anger.
________However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.
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Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well. |
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But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence of anger. |
C. |
Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce it. |
D. |
Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel angry. |
E. |
Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of your mind. |
F. |
Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye. |
G. |
Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another. |