When (ask) to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.
A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the
(good) friends you are, the more probable you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want---
end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences (bring) out in the open. Second, apologize when you’ re wrong - even if you have been wronged . Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best
the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things
your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that we change friendships as
needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the
(nature) ups and downs that have an effect
all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培养).
Katharine Meyer Graham was once described _____ "the most powerful woman in America." She was not
_____ elected representative or a government official. She owned and published The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership,
______ became one of the most important newspapers in the country. To our surprise, she had no training in business
______ experience in operating a large company. She had no idea about
_____ to operate a newspaper at first,
_____ she never lost her confidence. Finally, she was managed to be one of the greatest women
_____ was capable of leading the business of newspaper publishing.
Katharine Graham died of head injuries. At her funeral, friends of her said she would be remembered as a woman who had an important influence___ events in the United States and the world.
Mozi was another teacher who was very __ (influence). Born in 476BC, he came from a family __
_ was very poor. He became famous _
__ his unusual clothes and behavior. Mozi __
__ (found) the philosophy called Mohism. In some ways, his beliefs were similar to _
_ of Confucius. For example, he considered that government was most important. As a result, he spent many years __
_ (try) to find a state where people would follow his _
__ (teach). Mozi believed that all men should be treated _
_ (equal). His idea of love was different from
__ Confucian idea of kindness. Mozi taught that we __
__ love all human beings and look after those who are weaker than ourselves. He hated the idea of war. Mozi died in 390BC.
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A: Well, what do you think? McDonald’s is going to build new restaurant in our hometown.
B: (certain)not! I hate all that expensive,
(taste) food. Where are they going to build it?
A: Over there where that old restaurant is.
B: But where are we going to eat our local dishes? I love to eatthere. It’s so friendly. Why are they closing?
A: McDonald’s offered that old restaurant a lot of money, so they wanted to sell. I think we will all benefit. An old part of town (improve) and we shall have
(many) jobs.
B: Don’t you believe it ! I(read) read about these kinds of restaurants. They provide a terrible diet for young children. How does McDonald’s know that we want their restaurant here? Nobody has asked our opinions.
A: Well, since you are against it, why not take part in a meeting to vote whether we want McDonald’s
not? You may give the reasons why you don’t want it
(build) . I will give the reasons for building it.
B: That seems a very good idea. Let’s do that.
Christmas is no fun when you're poor．Twenty years ago I was a young,（struggle）,substitute（替补） teacher whose calls into work had been few．Money was tight, bills were due
my wife and I couldn't even afford to get Christmas gifts for each other．The only gifts we could get for our children were a few soft toys that I had found
（sell）at half price in the supermarket．I opened the door and brought in the gifts I
（hide） in our old car's trunk．Then I handed
to my son and daughter．I watched with a sad smile as they did their best to tear off the wrapping(包装） paper．As they pulled out their toys, though, I noticed their
lit up and they jumped up and down．My daughter
（happy） hugged her toy and then hugged her Mom and me as well．I laughed as I watched my children play with their toys _
_ hours, and Thanked God for the
（great） gift I’ve ever been given．Till today I still treasure
gift of pure love that my son and daughter gave me that day．
Susan: I’m so glad to see you, David．has been such a long time．How are you?
David: I’m fine, and you?
Susan: I’m just wonderful．God, time goes by so quickly! Are you going to the air quality conference in Chicago?
David: I am．And I’m really glad to see you．Just last night I found your name in the conference materials, but it didn’t come to my that we would meet on the plane．
Susan: I’m afraid I haven’t had time to look at conference materials very carefully．I had no idea you were coming, but I am certainly glad to see you．I was feeling very nervous about going there
friends．
David: I can imagine．My English has gotten not so fluent since I returned from the States, I’m rather nervous myself．But I saw that you
（give） the most important talk at the conference．
Susan: （frank） speaking, I’m scared to death about it．
David: I’m just giving a talk in one of the workshop sections, and I hope I won’t make all of you （disappoint）．
Susan: But your English is much （good） than mine．
David: But you’re now the Director of the Air Quality Institute, so you know the technical terms．
Susan: Maybe．But I still can’t understand totally a lot of technical terms in my field．