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What is your favourite cartoon? It may be (difficulty) for you to decide．But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one．
When Lang (be) two years old, he saw Tom playing
piano．This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him
(learn) to play the piano well．His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang
the world．Lang Lang became a good piano student at three．Ever since, the boy has been doing better
better．In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college．
Lang Lang's performances are energetic．He is well-known for （make）facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano．
The road to ( succeed)has never been easy．Lang's father stopped his job to look
him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money．But Lang considers
(him)lucky and believes he should give something back．He has helped the children in poor areas a lot．
How many of us can really ever thank our motherswhat they do for us? I am now 40 years old，so it's been a lot of years that I've had my mom's loving
(guide）and direction behind me pushing me gently when I need it．
When I was ill，mom would take care of me ．(condition） When I had a terrible dream， she would never yell me for stealing into her bed．
I graduated from college，she took pride in me as I walked across that stage．When life would get me down，she would tell me that it's always dark
the dawn．She's always been my greatest support，
(keep） me up when life tried to defeat me．She never told me that anything was impossible or that I set
goals too high．With a gentle guiding hand she got me back on the right track if I faltered (摇晃） ．
A simple thank you will never be enough for the kindness and love she (show） to me over the years．My mom deserves more than flowers，candy or
gifts．There isn't a gift in the world that could ever express my thanks for
she has done for me over the years．
It’ s said that a giant rock was located in the North Sea but once many boats and ships（strike）it and sank.
About a century years ago, a kind and imaginative minister came up with an idea to have a buoy（浮标）（fasten）to the rock. On the top of the buoy
（place）a bell, which would ring whenever any ships got closer. When hearing the bell ringing, sailors knew where the rock was and stayed safe. One day, a sea robber Rover happened
（sail） not far away from the rock.
Seeingbuoy floating in the water, he decided to play a trick. Soon his crew broke the chain that held the buoy, let the bell go into the water and then sailed away. In the following weeks, they robbed many
ships around the seas and filled the ship with a great
（vary） of treasures. Unfortunately, when returning, they themselves had no idea how to get away from the terrible rock
the ring. The ship was moving swiftly in the dark
there was a great crash.
was the very rock and the ship began to sink.
Katharine Meyer Graham was once described _____ "the most powerful woman in America." She was not
_____ elected representative or a government official. She owned and published The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership,
______ became one of the most important newspapers in the country. To our surprise, she had no training in business
______ experience in operating a large company. She had no idea about
_____ to operate a newspaper at first,
_____ she never lost her confidence. Finally, she was managed to be one of the greatest women
_____ was capable of leading the business of newspaper publishing.
Katharine Graham died of head injuries. At her funeral, friends of her said she would be remembered as a woman who had an important influence___ events in the United States and the world.
Mozi was another teacher who was very __ (influence). Born in 476BC, he came from a family __
_ was very poor. He became famous _
__ his unusual clothes and behavior. Mozi __
__ (found) the philosophy called Mohism. In some ways, his beliefs were similar to _
_ of Confucius. For example, he considered that government was most important. As a result, he spent many years __
_ (try) to find a state where people would follow his _
__ (teach). Mozi believed that all men should be treated _
_ (equal). His idea of love was different from
__ Confucian idea of kindness. Mozi taught that we __
__ love all human beings and look after those who are weaker than ourselves. He hated the idea of war. Mozi died in 390BC.
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A: Well, what do you think? McDonald’s is going to build new restaurant in our hometown.
B: (certain)not! I hate all that expensive,
(taste) food. Where are they going to build it?
A: Over there where that old restaurant is.
B: But where are we going to eat our local dishes? I love to eatthere. It’s so friendly. Why are they closing?
A: McDonald’s offered that old restaurant a lot of money, so they wanted to sell. I think we will all benefit. An old part of town (improve) and we shall have
(many) jobs.
B: Don’t you believe it ! I(read) read about these kinds of restaurants. They provide a terrible diet for young children. How does McDonald’s know that we want their restaurant here? Nobody has asked our opinions.
A: Well, since you are against it, why not take part in a meeting to vote whether we want McDonald’s
not? You may give the reasons why you don’t want it
(build) . I will give the reasons for building it.
B: That seems a very good idea. Let’s do that.