Jim:Hey, Jean. How’s it going?
Jean: Oh, the same old thing, I guess. I (go) to Washington next week to meet with my publishers. And I’m looking forward to
(have) a good rest during the summer vacation.
Jim: Yeah, me too. How is your book coming?
Jean: Pretty well, I think. I just have to talk about some (detail) with the publishers about
last chapter of my book.
Jim: What does mainly talk about?
Jean: Well, it just focuses a great British poet.
Jim: If you weren’t so busy with going to Washington at all, I’d love (invite) you to come and discuss the great poet Poe with my English literature class. We
(study) poetry of the 19th century for two weeks.
Jean: I’d love to, but I don’t know I have enough time when I am back. Well, if I come back
(early) than expected, I’ll call you.
Jim: Great! It would be great if you can come.
Nowadays, almost everyone ___(realize)that smoking is
___(harm)to people’s health.Sometimes it
______ causes fire.
In China, about 38% of the people smoke.Every year, they smoke millions of packets of ______.It’s bad news for the health of nation.
It’s known that smoking can cause different kinds of disease.Every year, many people die ___ these illnesses, such as lung and throat cancers.It also costs the government much money to look
___ these sick people.Smoking is also harmful to those
____ don’t smoke,
_____(especial)to children and women.
In a word, smoking is no good._____ you want to smoke, just think of those who suffer from diseases
____ the fires that destroy people’s lives and properties!
Eric Clapton is one of the most (success) rock stars of all time. He has sold millions of copies of his records
has appeared in concerts all over the world.
Clapton was born in 1945 in a small town, is near London. When he was only two years old, his mother left him. Eric was brought
by his grandparents. Until he was nine he believed that they were his parents and it was
terrible shock when he found out that they weren't. But his grandparents treated him well. They paid for him
(go) to art college.
Eric had already become interested in music and he started playing the guitar in bars and clubs.
Clapton first became famous when he started a group (call) Cream. Not only
he play the guitar and sing but also he could write excellent songs. But while on stage he was the brilliant guitar-playing superstar, his private life was falling apart.
his marriage broke off, he started taking drugs.
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Jimmy: Alice, how was your journey to the countryside?
Alice: Wonderful. We (enjoy) beautiful sights and food in the country.
Jimmy: Food? Did you have big dinner in the countryside? What have you had?
Alice: It was not a big dinner at all, there were a lot of foods which only can be eaten in the local place, such
some wild vegetables.
Jimmy: Oh, I see. Did you do anything ?
Alice: Yes. We got well with the villagers and sent pens and books we carried to the poor students.
Jimmy: That is really great! I think they must study harder with your help.
Alice: It is far from enough. (actual), I felt a little sad as soon as I saw the joy on the children who got the pens and books.
Jimmy: Why do you have this kind of feeling?
Alice: As far as I am (concern), these things are nothing for the children who live in our city.
Jimmy: You are right. We can do more for the children living in that area.
Alice: Yes. Many of us who went to the place (plan) to give more help to the children.
Jimmy: Can you tell me what you are going to do?
Alice: We are going to buy a number of books and donate(捐赠)to the local school.
Jimmy: It is a good idea. I am entirely willing to join you.
Alice: It’s very kind of you.
A Bite of China(舌尖上的中国), a mouth-watering documentary television series, (gain) worldwide popularity since it was aired on CCTV. It is not only its vivid pictures but also its deep significance of traditional Chinese food cultures
makes it a real hit.
This popular weekly program(broadcast) at 10:40pm on each Friday,
(last)50minutes. There are many reasons leading to its great
(succeed).
watching A Bite of China, not only can you enjoy many different traditional Chinese dishes of different regions but also you can have a better knowledge of splendid Chinese cooking skills. What’s more, cultures, customs as well
living styles of different parts are also presented. However,the most important thing I have gained is that each gain we live on is from hard work and sweat. That is to say, nothing can be more shameful than wasting food.
"We made this documentary with our respect and love for food," said director Chen Xiaoqing. Being sincere is the most important thing for artists because they cannot move othersthey themselves are first moved.Works that fail
(reflect) reality will not touch people's hearts.
If you are the one has a special preference for Chinese food culture and traditional Chinese cultures and customs, turn on your TV and a fascinating world will spread in front of you.
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As we all know, if adolescents become addicted to smoking, it will do terrible d_____ to their heart and lungs.
Q________ smoking is difficult but not impossible. So as a young man if you are
______(下决心) to give up smoking, please accept my advice. First, you had better choose a day that is not
____ (有压力的) to stop smoking and throw away all your
_____. Secondly you should always remind
_____ that you are a non-smoker when you feel like smoking.
_____ your spare time you should try your best to
_____(培养) some other habits to keep yourself busy. You can stop smoking with a friend or join a group.
_____ necessary, ask a doctor or chemist for help.
L_____, what matters most is to keep trying. Don’t feel disappointed if you smoke again. Just try again.