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The umbrella is a very common object. It keeps the ________ and the sun off the people. Most umbrellas can folded up so it is ________ to carry them.
However, the umbrella has not always been as ________ as it is now. In the past, it was a symbol of importance. Some African countries still use umbrellas in this ________. Someone carries an umbrella and walks behind the king or important person.
Umbrellas are very old. People in different parts of the world began to ________ umbrellas at different times. The Chinese had them more than 3,000 years ago. From there, umbrellas ________ to India and Egypt. In Greece and Rome, ________ wouldn’t use them. They believed umbrellas were only for women.
England was ________ the first country in Europe where common people used umbrellas against rain. The weather there is very ________ and umbrella are very useful.
Everybody uses umbrellas today. The next time you ________ one, thinking that for centuries only great men and women used them, you’ll feel you are important people, too.
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Most adults once studied at school, had classes and did their homework every day. The same36 is going on at school now.37 it seems that doing weekend home-work is 38 problem for the modern students.
All the students should agree that weekend homework should be canceled. It's 39 for them to study at school five days a week. They have a lot of interests. With homework to do on Saturday and Sunday, how can they find 40 to help around the house, go and see a football or basketball game or a good film, join in family recreations (娱乐), or just have 41 _ at home? Because of these other activities, the homework can't be finished until 42 . So their weekend homework is usually done in such a hurry that on Monday teachers are 43 and often threaten (威胁) to fail whole class of students because they know nothing about the 44 . If there were no weekend homework for the students to do, they would be happy to go to school on Monday _ 45 _ having a good rest and to learn what the teachers teach.
A.thing B.school C.class D.homework
A.Also B. But C.Still D.Though
A.no B.another C.one D.other
A.not enough B.enough C.no good D.nouse
A.friends B.time C.places D.money
A.a rest B.an exam C.a lesson D.a picnic
A.Monday afternoon B.Saturday afternoon C. Friday night D. Sunday night
A.pleased B.sorry C.unhappy D.not worried
A.lesson B.games C.interests D.activities
A.until B.when C.before D.after
Traditional Chinese doctors believe we need a balance of yin and yang to_46__.For example, are you often weak and tired? Maybe you have 47__yin.You should eat hot yang foods, like beef. Eating Dangshen and Huangqi herbs_48__also good_49__this.But people who are too_50___ and angry may have too much yang. Chinese doctors believe that they should eat__51__yin foods like tofu. Chinese medicine is now popular in many__52__.It’s easy_53__a healthy lifestyle ,and it’s _54_ to eat a balanced diet.
As for me, I exercise every day, usually when I come home from school. My_55__ habits are pretty good ,I try to eat a lot of vegetables. I eat fruit and drink milk every day.I never drink _56_.Of course, I love junk food too ,but I try to eat it only _57__.Oh, and I sleep __58__.So you see ,I look after my health .And my healthy lifestyle_59_. Good food and__60__help me to study better.
A.be health B.be healthy C.in healthy D.in health
A.too many B.too much C.many too D.much too
A.be B.is C.am D.are
A.for B.at C.with D.in
A.quiet B.outgoing C.active D.stressed out
A.little B.much C.more D.less
A.places B.cities C.western countries D.towns
A.have B.to have C.having D.has
A.difficult B.important C.easy D.interesting
A.eating B.to eat C.eat D.eating
A.orange juice B.coffee C.apple juice D.hot water
A.one time a week B.once a week C.one time for a week D.once for a week
A.nine hour every night B.nine hours every night C.nine hours every nights D.nine hour every night
A.help me get good grades B.helps me get good grades C.help me to get good grades D.helps me getting good grades
A.exercise B.exercises C.exercising D.to exercise
Dear Feifei,
Please take 56 to your sister: 57 hat, watch, notebook, keys and ID card. The hat is 58 the dresser. The watch is under the bed. The notebook 59 on the bed. The keys 60 in the drawer. The ID card is on the table.
Thanks,
Grandma
A.these thing B.these things C.this thing D.this things
A.She B.her C.he D.his
A.on B.of C.to D.too
A.have B.has C.is D.are
A.do B.does C.am D.are
Ed Smith 51 a great sports collection. 52 has 8 tennis rackets, 9 basketball, 53 7 baseballs. He has 3 soccer balls and 5 volleyballs. 54 he doesn’t play sports—he only watches them 55 .
A.have B.are C.is D.has
A.She B.He C.It D.I
A.too B.but C.at D.and
A.But B.And C.Then D.OK
A.in TV B.in the TV C.on TV D.on the TV
Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs.16 that there are thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choose the right one itself is not easy.
“Finding a job” is not 17 as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not 18 for it. Sometimes “Chance” may 19a more important part than “decision”.
Here are a few steps to help you think about 20 which you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important 21 what kind of person you are, which special qualities22 you outstanding (突出的,杰出的) among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference 23 an interest and a skill. If you like 24 and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can25a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is a26 .
Then ask yourself a question, “In the following three areas --- skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your27 skills?
After 28 your skills, the next step is research. To 29 as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends30 the work they do.
Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.
A.It’s saying B.It’s say C.It is said D.It says
A.same B.as same C.so good D.the same
A.suitable B.fitted C.able D.like
A.take B.play C.have D.choose
A.jobs B.life C.study D.works
A.feel B.realize C.to feel D.to realize
A.helps B.makes C.make D.help
A.both B.between C.from D.among
A.art B.music C.sports D.acting
A.ride B.feed C.draw D.treat
A.success B.skill C.hobby D.fact
A.good B.the best C.better D.best
A.examine B.have examined C.examining D.examined
A.find out B.look out C.find D.look at
A.what do they think of B.how do they think of C.what they think of D.how they think of