IwasonmywaytotheTaiyetosMounta-优题课

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Anger can disturb a supposedly happy and ________ (peace) life. If we can learn to contain this emotion, we could decrease the unnecessary trouble that it______ (bring).
Linda and I got along like sisters. ______, on one weekend, I quarreled with her over a decision on _______to visit the library. She wanted to go out later since she had not washed her hair, while I could not wait to check out the________ (late) publication on Harry Potter, my all time favorite. This small dispute soon_______ (blow) into a big one as both of us thought the other was unreasonable, inconsiderate and ________ (simple)ridiculous. _______ (drive) by childish anger, we shouted at each other mercilessly over the phone and never spoke to each other for a long time.
If I had controlled my anger and walked______ Linda’s shoes for a mile, I would have understood her hesitance to go out, and we could have avoided hurting each other’s_______ (feel).

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One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about (be) late for school.
There were many people waiting the bus stop, and some of them (look)very anxious disappointed . when the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next _____ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike ___ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused ____(stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept ___(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“____anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It ‘s___ (I )”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers suddenly became friendly to one another.

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After a short vacation with my parents, I returned to the country where I’m volunteering. The next day, I was back at my desk. And I was (surprise) to find that the smile cards I ordered while I was away had arrived. Thoughts of how to use kind acts to help those in need began dancing in my head, made my day immediately light up. The following days I took a small purse and a smile card with me with the intention of giving it to someone who (real) needed a big surprise.
Martha is a lady, a single mother of four (child), who cleans our office, gives us tea, food, etc. One day, I found her in the office touching her head in exhaustion as she ended phone call.
After talking with her, I learned that one of her children (send) back home from school because non-payment of fees and that she had just been arranging for the money. So I decided (help) my first target, Martha! When she went to get lunch, I left her the gift in a bag with her name, a smile card and a big smile (draw) on the bag. Later, Martha saw me again, she said, “Thank you very much! You made my day.”

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Are you ready to have the time of your life? If you are, then grab your family and friends and get yourselves out to The Color Run. This is unique, untimed, five-kilometer race that is all about adding color to your clothes and your life. Participates start out (wear) completely white clothes at the event. By the end, they are covered from head to toe with different colors. That’s at each kilometer of the race, the runners are covered with colored powder. The best part is the end of the race, everyone gets to throw colors at the runners crossing the finish line.
There’s more to The Color Run just covering people in color powder. The event also observes happiness, healthy living, individuality, and giving back to the community. In each city that the event visits, the organizer team up with local and national charities (increase) public awareness of important issues. In 2012, more than US$600,000 (raise) by The Color Run. What’s more, the race
(become) the single largest event series in the US since its first run in January 2012.
The Color Run is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, from first-time runners to (profession) athletes. Moreover, everyone is a winner because the race is not about who’s (fast).

A: Good morning, can I help you?
B: I’d like to make ______ complaint about my holiday in Hawaii last week.
A: I’m sorry to hear that. What ____ (exact) was the problem?
B: First of all, the bus ____ (take) us to the hotel broke down and we had to wait for over two hours in the terrible heat before a replacement arrived. Then when we got to the hotel we found our room _____ (tidy).
A: Oh dear, did you complain to the hotel?
B: Of course, ____ we were told all the waitresses were off duty. That’s not all. The people in the room above sounded like they were having all-night parties, every night. I demanded ____ room, but to my disappointment, the receptionist told me the hotel was full.
A: Oh, I see.
B. And ____ (bad) of all, all the food in the hotel restaurant was awful. It was so bad ____ we had to eat out all the time despite the fact that meals __ (include) in the price of our holiday.
A: I do apologize on behalf of our travel agency. I’d like to offer you a 20% discount(折扣) as a gesture of goodwill, that is , you can get 400 dollars ___.