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British families started going on holiday to the seaside around the middle of the 19th century. The __ (invent) of the railways made this possible. The first holiday makers
(be) quite rich and went for their health and education. The seaside was a place to cure people of illness. And doctors recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water. At that time ordinary working people had very little time off work.
, in 1871 the government introduced four “Bank Holidays”, that is national holidays. This allowed people
(have) a day or two out now and then,
gave them a taste for leisure and seaside. At first, they went on a day trip, taking advantage
special trip tickets on the railways. By the 1880s,
(rise) incomes meant that many ordinary workers and their families could have holiday at the seaside. Welfare was reduced and cheap hotels
(build) for them. Holiday makers enjoy
(sit) on the beach, bathing in the sea and eating ice cream. Cheap entertainment was on offer and holiday makers went to have fun. Today
English seaside remains popular with more than 18 million holidays taken there each year.
Now，Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. However, the traditions often differ from place to place.
In Japan，for example，it is normal _______the woman to send chocolates to the man, ___
___in South Korea April 14th is known as “Black Day” and is when the unfortunate men who received nothing on Valentine’s Day gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other.
_______is believed that he tried to find comfort from his imprisonment by writing love poems to his wife.
Nobody knows exactly ________St.Valentine was，although some historians suggest he was ___
___Roman killed in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor.
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Last night was the last game for my eight-year-old son’s soccer team. It was the final quarter. The score was two to one, my son’s team the lead. Parents surrounded the playground, offering encouragement.
With less than ten (remain) seconds, the ball suddenly rolled in front of my son’s teammate, Mickey O’ Donnel. With shouts of “Kick it!” echoing across the playground, Mickey turned around and gave
everything he had. All around me the crowd erupted (沸腾). O’Donnel had scored!
Then there was (silent). Mickey had scored all right,
in the wrong goal, ending the game in a tie. For a moment there was a total hush. You see, Mickey has Down Syndrome（综合症）and for him there is
such thing as a wrong goal. All goals were celebrated by a joyous hug from Mickey. He had even been known to hug the opposing players when they scored.
The silence was finally (break) when Mickey, his face filled with joy, hugged my son
(tight) and shouted, “I scored! I scored. Everybody won! Everybody won!” For a moment I held my breath, not sure how my son would react. I need not
(worry). I watched, through tears, as my son threw up his hand in the classic high-five salute and started chanting, “Way to go Mickey!” Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining in the chant and congratulating him on his goal.
Later that night, when my daughter asked had won, I smiled as I replied, “It was a tie. Everybody won.”
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A:Susan, good evening. Why are you so ____ up?
B:I am on my way out to a New Year’s banquet. How do I look? Is my ___ OK?
A:You look great. Your make-up is perfect.
B:Do you think I should ____ a different dress?
A:No, the one you have on _____(look) fabulous, ___
_with your hair like that.
B:Thanks for saying. Do you have any ideas _____ necklace I should wear?
A:With that dress I'd say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.
B:Thanks for ___(help) out. Now that I’m ready, what are you doing tonight?
A:Not much, just a house party with some friends.
B:______(Sound)fun. Anyone I know?
A:Yeah, most of the people are from our office.
B:Sounds Like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there is always next year.
A:I’m sure you will have fun _____(where) you go. Remember __
take your bag.