The Olympic motto is "faster, higher, stronger." The ___( intend) meaning is that one's focus should be on bettering one's achievements, rather than on coming in first.
The motto ___ （be） with the Games from the
_ (found) of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. It was proposed by the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, who got it from a speech given by a friend of his.
Eachof the five Olympic rings is a different color. Together, they represent the five inhabited continents, although no particular ring ___ (mean) to represent any specific continent. The rings are interconnected to represent the idea that the Olympics are universal, _
_ （bring）athletes from the entire world together.
The Olympic flag places the Olympic rings on a white background. As every national flag in the world contains at least one of the flag's six colors (black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), this further symbolizes the universality of the Olympics.
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Alfred Nobel became a millionaire and changed the ways of mining, construction, and 
warfare as the inventor of dynamite(炸药). On April 12, 1888, Alfred's brother Ludwig died of heart a. A major French newspaper m
his brother for him and carried an article a
that Alfred Nobel died. “The merchant of death is dead.” the article r
. “Dr. Alfred
Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.” Nobel was upset to find out _____that he had died, but that he would be thought of only as one who
(受益) from death and destruction when his time was up
.
To make sure that he was remembered with love and respect, Nobel arranged in his _____ (遗嘱) to give the largest part of his money to establish the Nobel prizes, which would be a
to people who made great c
to the causes of peace, literature, and the sciences. So basically, Nobel had to die before he realized
his life was really about.
Last week, I watched a movie. I noticed an actress has very good eyesight playing the part of a blind lady. She played it so well that if you saw her
the first time, you would think that
was blind. It seemed that this actress
(spend) her time putting a little more effort into her career so that she could play the part that the other actresses could not.
Have you ever seen people digging a well before? They don’t just stop they see a little drop of water. They put in a little more effort to ensure that they get plenty of water.
A popular saying goes that it is only an average mind that would do the same thing all the time but expect result. All you need to do is put a little more effort so that you can expect a
(whole) different result.
You have two options in life either to focus on what’s lost to fight for what’s left. Fighting for what’s left is all about
(forget) the past, putting on your armor of courage and
(brave) and putting in that extra effort. Be better than the best you can be.
Woman: Alan, I heard that you went to the clinic today. What's ___ matter with you?
Alan: I've burnt my arm and hurt my head.
Woman: What __ (happen)?
Alan: This morning，I wanted to have some cup noodles __ I boiled some hot water. I __
__ (pour) the hot water into the cup when my cat suddenly jumped onto the table and knocked___
__over. The hot water in the cup burnt my arm. It really hurt so I went to see the doctor.
Woman: How did you hurt your head then?
Alan: A can of paint fell down from a ladder. It dropped on the floor in front ____me. I knocked my head against _
__shop window when I tried to move away.
Woman: You were so unlucky!
Alan: Yes, but I finally got to the clinic. The doctor told me __ (keep) my arm clean and dry. He __
__ (tell) me to rest for a day too. I _ _
_ (feel) better now.
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Here are some habits based on research from many sources. ________ is essential to master them if you intend to master a successful life. Anybody who works to develop these qualities
________ (experience) excellent results.
People who master their lives are people who know what they want and are willing to devote energy to _______ (achieve) it. They develop the habit of writing their most important goals.
People who master their lives create healthy relationships. They get along well with the people ________ whom they live and work. They give special attention to their family.
People who master their lives are honest. They do_______ is right. They live by their own principles.
People who master their lives accept their strengths as well as their ________ (weak).
People who master their lives take care of their bodies. They exercise regularly and have a far ________ (healthy) diet. They usually don’t smoke and don’t drink much.
People who master their lives control their time. They take at least ________ hour every day for personal time. They spend daily time with close friends or family, and don’t spend too much time in areas
________ are unimportant.
Master these habits， ________ you will master your life and even master your future.
Li Daiyu and Lin Qian made _____ trip across Canada . First they flew to Vancouver, which is Canada’s most beautiful city with mountains and the Pacific Ocean
_____ (surround) it. There are many tall trees , some of
____ measure over 90 meters
Then they chose to take a train rather than a plane to travel from east to west . During the journey they managed to admire many things . When crossing the Rocky Mountains , they ______ (catch ) sight of some mountain goats, a bear and an eagle . They were amazed to find Canada so empty . Such a big country only has a population of
_____ (slight ) over thirty million !