If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate ________ teaching children something really useful.
Politeness is a mark of civilization. _________ sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be accomplished by a smile and good manners.
Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don’t make an effort to teach children _________ to mange it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.
Children should learn to take care ________their health. They should know that
________they eat junk food, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about
________ will happen to their bodies when they smoke or drink.
All of _________ are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We have to know a little bit of our history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to relate to the people around us. Our school should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is life, this is what you are going to face
________ this is how you deal with it.
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Today, after finishing dinner in town, my husband and I were driving back home. As we pulled over, we saw a couple painting their furniture.
I went inside our home,_______ (change) and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help. While leaving my home, I was plagued (困扰) by thoughts of
_______ (embarrass), denial, or being received.
________, I gathered the courage to go down and ask
________ ,anyway!
Initially, the woman denied. Then, the man said, “Sure”, and he handed me a spray paint bottle. We got into some good conversations_______ painting with great effort. When we finished, I briefly chatted with them before leaving.
In the end, not only _______ I enjoy helping them, but also learned about my neighbors.
________ the way home, I must admit, I couldn’t help but wonder
________ they might be thinking about me.
________ is tough to do a good deed for others and not expect that they will be thinking good about you.
Today’s experience taught me some ________ (value) lessons in my life! Hopefully, these lessons will help me continue my acts of kindness in future.
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Imagine falling towards the planet Earth at awesome speed of 300 kilometers per hour. You start your fall from over four kilometers above the Earth. And you have less than one minute before you pull your parachute (降落伞）cord. You are falling
fast that just turning your head can send you off
a different direction. This is the wild side of a sport that has not found its limit—freeflying.
Freeflying (base) on the more traditional skydiving,
of which are eye-catching. However, it is more terrifying to watch freeflyers create formations and movements. Freeflyers,
the name suggests, enjoy the more spontaneous(即兴的）thrill of doing their own things.
The wildest trip for a freeflyers is falling ‘head down’. Falling ‘head first’ requires a great deal of control, which means (travel) not only fast but also steadily. Even the
(slight) movement has a great effect on your direction.
They wear the amusing jumpsuits, strange helmets and smaller parachutes. (actual), their parachutes are about one quarter the size of the traditional skydiver’s parachutes. It is only in the last few years
freeflying has gained any real public acceptance.
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in 1930, Yuan Longping graduated from Southeast Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice
(be) his life goal. As a young man, he saw the great
for increasing the rice output. At that time, hunger was a
(disturb) problem in many parts of the countryside. Yuan Longping grows
is called super hybrid rice, making
possible to increasing rice harvest without
(expand) the area of the field. Yuan Longping has been considered the first agricultural pioneer in the world
(grow) rice that has a high output.
to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world
hunger.
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During a recent Senior Three English lesson, the teacher caught Xiao Di, female student, busily typing messages on her cell-phone. To the teacher’s surprise, Xiao Di wasn’t just texting her friends the latest small talk. She was
(actual) blogging about what was being taught in the classroom, sharing her opinions about the information and material
her classmates.
The case caused a heated (discuss) among teachers and students city-wide. Miss Li, an English teacher from another nearby school said, “I am amazed at how
(create)the students can be when writing on their blogs. To me it’s a great way for students to improve their writing skills while writing about personal feelings and
(experience).”
other teachers are worried that blog-addiction may disturb their students’ study.
A supporter and classmate of Xiao Di said, “We love her blog! We all read it each day and can’t wait to see she writes about next. Her interesting stories and great suggestions on study really help to encourage us. And it adds a little fun to our stressful life.” Another student blogger admitted that he often works late into the night, writing his blog and responding to comments
(post) there. He said, “Sometimes I don’t even have time to finish my homework. I can’t help myself. I really have a lot
(say). ”
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Rachel Simmons, 22, from Boston, rescued her father by miraculously (lift) an SUV from his leg.
Adam Simmons was repairing his daughter’s brakes when the jacks (千斤顶) keeping the car overhead (fall) down and one of the axles landed on his leg. Mr. Simmons’ daughter Rachel heard her father’s yelps of pain from inside the house and ran to his rescue.
Rachel saw that the car weighs around 2,600 kg was crushing her father’s leg and in order to free
, she lifted the vehicle with her bare hands.
Rachel said she didn’t know she managed to lift the large vehicle from her father’s leg, “I ran out
the house and I saw him under my car. So I just went and lifted
wheel arch to set him free,” she said.
Doctors arrived at the scene and Adam (rush) to hospital where X-rays were taken. He made a lucky escape and came away with just a few cuts and bruises.
Adam says his daughter is his “here” and that it was still (clear) how Rachel managed to muster the strength to lift a Jeep.
She added that she was glad her dad wasn’t (bad) harmed and that she was happy she only had a sore back.