I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled A Real Test in My Life before the whole class at the age of 9 ! You can imagine how (terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that--- with so many eyes
(fix) upon me. I had no
(choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part
(lie) in my oral presentation from my memory, for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began _
I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my
(listen) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, giving out my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding---I made
! From then on, my fear of talking before a big audience
(appear). Actually with my confidence building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way
success is our fear. Overcome it, _
we will be able to achieve our goals.
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British families started going on holiday to the seaside around the middle of the 19th century. The __(invent) of the railways made this possible. The first holiday makers
(be) quite rich and went for their health and education. The seaside was a place to cure people of illness. And doctors recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water. At that time ordinary working people had very little time off work.
, in 1871 the government introduced four “Bank Holidays”, that is national holidays. This allowed people
(have) a day or two out now and then,
gave them a taste for leisure and seaside. At first, they went on a day trip, taking advantage
special trip tickets on the railways. By the 1880s,
(rise) incomes meant that many ordinary workers and their families could have holiday at the seaside. Welfare was reduced and cheap hotels
(build) for them. Holiday makers enjoy
(sit) on the beach, bathing in the sea and eating ice cream. Cheap entertainment was on offer and holiday makers went to have fun. Today
English seaside remains popular with more than 18 million holidays taken there each year.
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When you are in England you must be very careful in the streets ______ the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street you must look to the right first ____
__ then the left. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come from ____
___, the streets are very busy. Traffic is most ___
__ (danger) then.
When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, _______. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful. ____
____ (have) a look first, or you will go __
_ wrong way.
In many English cities, there are big buses ________ two floors. You can sit on the ____
____ (two) floor. From __
____ you can see the city very well. It’s very interesting.
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Dear Tom，
How time flies! You ______(study) in Beijing for nearly a month, during which you must __
____(achieve) a lot. Well, how’s everything going? It is reported that the weather there is very hot and dry these days, which is very different from ___
__of your country. Have you adapted to it? In__
___ (add), you once complained that the food ___
___(serve) there was not to your taste. I hope that should have been improved.
I am glad to tell you that I will go to Beijing to take part in an English speech contest in July, _____is not only an honor, but also a great opportunity for me __
__(improve) myself . And now I try my best to make ___
___(prepare) for it. However , I have some trouble in ___
___(collect) the materials relevant and using the language. I will appreciate it if you give me a hand to solve the problems.
After the contest, I am to drop_____ at your school to visit you.
Please wait for my phone.
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On Thursday Mrs. Clarke locked the door and went to the women’s club as usual.
When she came home she sensed unusual. Had someone got in? The back door and the windows were all locked and there was
sign of force entry. Had anything been taken? She went from room to room checking and
(find) her spare camera missing.
The following Thursday she went out at her usual time, but she just took a short walk in a park nearby, came home through the back door and settled down to wait and see what (happen).
It was 4 o’clock the front doorbell rang. Mrs. Clark was making tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box
(push) open. Picking up the kettle of boiling water, she moved quietly towards the door. A piece of
appeared through the letter-box, and then a hand.
wire turned and caught around the knob (圆钮) on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water
the hand. A sharp cry was heard outside as the wire fell to the floor and the hand was
(instant) pulled back, which was followed by the sound of running feet。
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Fay:Hi, Jerry. I’m thingking of applying _____a job with a multinational(跨国的) company, but I’m worried about having an interview in English. Can you give me any good tips?
Jerry:Hmm. That’s a tough one. I guess the first thing is to try to make _______good impression.
Fay:That sounds good. But _______(serious), how canI do that?
Jerry: To begin with, you should firmly shake the interviewer’s hand and keep eye contact while ______(greet) him or her with a smile.
Fay:Ah, “body language” is really important, isn’t it?
Jerry: Yes. The second thing is to be confident. You gain _______(confident) from being prepared. You should learn a little bit about the company before the interview. Find out what they do, how long they’ve been in business,
_______their business motto is, that kind of thing.
Fay:I never_______(think) about that before. You’re smart, Jeery! But what should I do
_______I can’t remember an English word when I’m answering a question?
Jerry:In _______case, you have to paraphrase. In other words, you have to explain what you want to say.
Fay:That’s very ______(help), Jerry. Thanks very much. Ah, one more thing. Should I ask about the salary during the interview?
Jerry: No, either let them bring up the topic of money, or wait for a second interview. Good luck!
Fay:Thanks!