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Brighton is the (health) city in Britain with the highest level of personal trainers, yoga clubs and health food stores, according to a survey released on Friday.
The survey, looks at 19 statistics covering health,
(fit)and environment, says Brighton has the highest number of residents
(eat) at least five kinds of fruit and vegetables a day.
The survey, (conduct) for the Sky Travel channel, has compared 15 cities across the UK. It says Brighton residents live
an average age of 78 years old. They are twice as likely
(walk) or cycle to work as the people living in other parts of Britain.
In (compare)with the national average, Brighton has nearly a third more health food stores and personal trainers than
in any other city in Britain. It has twice many yoga clubs, and the level of fat residents is below the national average.
Meanwhile, survey also finds that Brighton residents have the best levels of cholesterol (胆固醇) and blood pressure in Britain.
It is a common thing to forget to return a book to the library after you’ve borrowed it. Maybe, you’ll realize it has been some (month) since you borrowed it and decide to return it.
(similar), when Ron Webster borrowed a book from the library of the University Of Liverpool, he too forgot to return it. When he was 30, back in 1953, he was working
a research assistant in the university. It was during this time
he loaned a book titled “Structure and Function in Primitive Society.” Shortly after he borrowed this book, he
(call) to London to continue his research. Just as you might have expected, Ron Webster completely forgot the whole thing.
Ron had a (success) career and worked for Ford before retiring and leading a relaxed life. Recently when he took
look at his collection of books, he discovered the old book borrowed 61 years ago. He contacted University officials to tell about the
(possible) of returning the book.
University Librarian was (amaze) to see Ron arrive at the University Of Liverpool,
(try) to return a book that he borrowed 61 years ago.
Just in case you were wondering, the total fine that Ron Webster had accumulated over the years amounted to £4,510.
Presenter: Welcome to our programme. Today we have invited Fread Wocson, a driving instructor of over 20 years experience to talk to us about (learn) to drive. Well, Fread, do you think
is getting expensive to learn to drive these days?
Fread: Well, it depends.you come for a private instructor like me, it's going to be a bit
expensive than going to a big school. The thing is, people have usually heard of the big school and trust them, so they'd rather spend more money on big schools. Well, I get customers through personal connections.
Presenter: Does that mean you have to try hard to get customers?
Fread: Not now, when I started I had to. But at the moment I am (full) booked and my prices are quite competitive.
Presenter: Learning to drive is usually a nervous experience for (begin). What do you think?
Fread: Well, it be. But I try to get them to sit quietly in the driver's seat for
few moments. With their eyes
(close), you will be surprised how it changed some people. They would feel much more ready for driving if they
(have) a few quiet moments.
Presenter: Yes, I suppose some people are much more nervous than others.
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular there?
Among the arguments for uniforms is that most uniforms look more (profession) than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People expect superior quality from a man
wears a uniform. The television repairman wearing a uniform tends
(inspire) more trust. Faith
the skill of a garage worker is increased by a uniform. Uniforms also have many practical
(benefit). They save on other clothes and laundry bills. They are often
(comfortable) than civilian clothes.
Among the arguments against uniforms (be) their lack of variety and the loss of individuality.
there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change. When people look alike, they will think, speak, and act
(similar).
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said___ was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.
After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months_____(early), but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We
_____(tell)that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week,
___ for the week after. I didn’t understand
___ this would happen. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was
_____(surprise)helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on
____ top floor. We had never stayed in such an
____(amaze) room, and we weren’t charged extra.
The next day, my brother and I went to the beach____ we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little
____(sunburn),but the day had been so relaxing that we didn’t mind.
In a small village, there lived a potter(陶工)who had a donkey. Every day his donkey would carry soil the field to his house. As the field was quite far off, the potter forgot
(take) the rope with which he tied the donkey every day, so he decided to lie down holding the donkey’s ears while sleeping. But this way, neither the donkey
the potter was able to take a rest. A saint(圣人),
happened to be passing by, saw them. When the potter told the saint
the problem was, the saint said, “Take the donkey to the place where you tie him every day. Pretend to tie him using
imaginary rope. I promise you he won’t run away.” The potter did so.
He left the donkey and went to take a rest. When he (wake) up, to his surprise and relief, he found the donkey
(stand) at the same place.
Soon the potter prepared to leave for home. But the donkey did not move. (luck), the potter saw the wise saint again and told him about the problem.The saint said, “You tied up the donkey, but did you untie(松开)him? Go and pretend to untie the rope.” The potter followed the saint’s advice with
(please).
Now the donkey was ready to leave for home. The potter went home happily with his donkey.