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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.
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Once there lived a rich man wanted to do something for the people of his town.
first he wanted to findout whether they deserved his help.
In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed very large stone. Then he
(hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passedaround the stone and continued on his way.
man came along and did the same thing; then another came ,and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove
.
Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, (say) to himself: “The night
(be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”
Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his (strong) to move it. How great was his surprise at last!
the stone, he found a bag of money.
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Betty: Hi, Edward. What are you doing?
Edward: I (watch) a movie. Join me, Betty?
Betty: OK. What kind of movie?
Edward: Action movie. The name of the movie is Police Story 2013, which is so
(thrill) but touching in the end. I am crazy movies starred by Jackie Chan.
Betty: Yeah. He is one of (great) Kungfu stars all over the world. What makes you like action movie?
Edward: There is a great hero in every action movie, who is (bravery) and often beats the bad guys and saves the weak ones. He is not locked by rules. So I can’t help loving it.
Betty: Wow, a man you are!
Edward: Thanks. But I need to do more to catch up with them. What about you?
Betty: Me? I prefer love stories. The new movie The Destiny, was shown on Valentine Day, touched me to tears.
Edward: Really?
Betty: Yeah. You see, when a lady and a man fall in with each other and become a couple, they overcome
series of difficulties, which tests true love. How romantic! And especially, the man frequently saves the lady
also saves
his true love. Wow, so romantic and moving......
Edward: Okay, Okay. Do you want to see The destiny once again?
Betty: Yeah.
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Worker: Customer Service, Anthony Grant speaking. can I help you?
Customer: I can’t believe this is happening! I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday, today I found that you sent a 24-inch one. I was planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico, but it doesn’t seem possible any more because we’re taking off on Saturday. It’s only three days away. What am I
(suppose) to do?
Worker: I’m really sorry, madam. I (check) it right away. Would you please tell me your order
?
Customer: is CE29.
Worker: Er, just a moment. I do apologize, madam. There does seem to be a mistake. I’ll have the correct size bag (send) to you by over-night mail right away. It shall arrive by this Friday. It will be
time for your Saturday trip. Again I apologize for any
(convenient) caused by out mistake. I promise it won’t happen again.
Customer: OK. Well, thank you.
Worker: Thank you, madam, for choosing Linch Mail Order Company. I hope you have wonderful vacation.
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The passage is about a letter written by Li Qiang who is taking up the prize that ______ won last year. At first he was nervous and ____
___ (certain) about the journey. However, with Wang Ping’s guiding, Li Qiang __
____(transport) into the future safely. Hit by a lack of fresh air, his head ached and he tried to make the necessary ___
___ (adjust) to this new situation. Soon he was back ____
___ his feet again ___
__ flew after Wang Ping in a hovering carriage ___
____ (drive) by computer. Arriving at Wang Ping’s house, Li Qiang was shown into __
___ large room with a green wall made of trees, ___
___ leaves provided the room with oxygen. ___
___ (exhaust), Li Qiang slid into bed and fell fast asleep.
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On receiving my learner’s permit a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. However, wasn’t until two days ago that Dad allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our destination
(be) Orewa, a beautiful seaside town.
That morning I made sure I had everything ready for the journey, nothing could have prepared me for my family’s complaints.
“Relax! Don’t hold the steering wheel so tightly.” I (call) by a nervous voice from the backseat.
“Speed up. 70km/h isn’t fast enough. You are holding up the traffic,” ordered another voice from the seat next me.
How (annoy)! To satisfy them, I stepped hard on the accelerator (加速器), and within a second, an
(anger) voice began to yell again.
“Stop! Slow down! Are you crazy? Did I tell you to go above l00km/h?” I drove into the city, where the speed limit was only 50km/h.
My family seemed relieved and stopped (tell) me what to do. On our way home, the journey was much
(easy) than before as everyone else fell fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.