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The Koran
Most religions have some kind of holy text on which the religious beliefs are based．For Christians this text is the Holy Bible; for Jews it is the Torah and for Muslims it is the Koran.
Muslims believe that the Koran(consist) of revelations from God to Muhammad during the years 610 to 632 when Muhammad died．These revelations were written down by those
were close to him during this time and for several years after his death．They were gathered into the text
(know) as the Koran during the years 630 to 650.
The interpretation of the Koran has always been a difficult task, even for Islamic scholars．For example, the meanings of some words are determined by dots above the vowels(元音)．In ancient Arabic, however, very often these dots (omit)．As a result some letters looked identical．Thus, the meanings of these words depended in many cases
the memories of the men who had written them．Early Muslims had to try to get the exact meanings of the words
these people died and it was too late.
Unlike the Bible, in which the events are provided in time order, there is no reference tothings occurred in the Koran．In any case, unlike the Bible, most the suras - sections - are composed of orders and warnings．Unlike in the Bible, there are very few stories in the Koran．
Muslims believe that by (recite) the book, they create a holy atmosphere, and there are many Muslims who have learned the Koran by heart.
M: Excuse me, Madame. Could you tell me where I can stay in this town, please?
W: Of course, it’s my (please).You must be a
(strange) here.
M: Yes, I am here for a tour.
W: OK, I see. That’s you are carrying a lot of things .There are lots of hotels, but they tend to be
(fair) expensive. And then there
(be) bed and breakfast places, which are much cheaper. And you can find out about them through looking in the paper, or just walking around the streets. They have signs in the window
(say) “Bed and Breakfast”.
M: Are there any cheap hotels?
W: Oh, yes, of course.
M: are they like?
W: They are OK. All you get is a bed, but they do tend to be very cheap.
M: Do I have to become member?
W: Yes, you do. But it’s very easy to join, and there is an office along the road, you can go and sign on.
M: It’s very kind_ you to tell me so much about it. Thank you very much.
W: You’re welcome.
Last weekend our school held a sports meeting．(Realize) it was our last high school sports meeting, we decided to make it an unforgettable experience for all of us．
We first attended the opening parade, forour class had made a lot of _
_(prepare)．
_ our excitement, our parade performance was a great success．After the parade, the games started．My classmates attended _
(vary) events such as running, high jump and long jump．Due to the hard training they_
(do) before, their performances were very
(impress)．On the stand, my classmates applauded and cheered for the athletes, some
(raise) their cameras to capture the xcitingmoments．Finally, the result
( announce)．It was
(amaze) that our class won the second place．Our efforts paid off！Cup in hand, we took a picture together．
I believe this sports meeting will remain a precious memory for all of us as time goes by．
Today，many people think(compete) is the key to success．They pursue their own
(person) goals with no regard for the people around them．I believe such thinking is
of date．Contemporary society demands that we
(cooperate) with others．Real success will come when we grow together，
than hold each other down．In order to
(success)，we must cooperate to solve problems．
Today，information and knowledge are growing so rapidlyno individual can master everything．We need each other to fill in the gaps in our knowledge and understanding．By
(be) flexible，supportive and willing to compromise，we will have more success in our lives and careers．_
cooperation，we will develop stronger relationships，
are the source of happiness and satisfaction in life，and achieve more．
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From Monday to Friday, most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and on weekends they are free to relax and enjoy __(they). Some watch TV__
go to the cinemas. Others take part in sports. There are many different ways_
(spend) their spare time.
Almost everyone has some kind of hobbies. It may be anything from collecting stamps to making model airplanes. Some hobbies are expensive, __ others don’t cost anything at all. Some _
(collect) are worth a lot of money. Others are valuable only to the owners.
I know a man who has a coin collection worth $250. He was very happy about his purchase and _ (think) the price was reasonable. _
the other hand, my youngest brother collects matchboxes. He has almost 600 of them but I doubt__
they are worth any money. However, to my brother they are __
(extreme) valuable. Nothing makes him __
(happy) than to find a new matchbox for his collection.
This is what a hobby means, I guess. It is something we like to do in our spare time simply for fun. The value in dollars is not important. We do it for the pleasure it gives.
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When police experts debate climate change solutions, they often talk about “a price on carbon". They are (argue) about whether companies shouldpay when they put carbon pollution in the air.
Carbon pollution, like every other from of pollution, (have) an impact on the environment.
(throw) waste into a river will cause the fish to die and the people
drink the water to get sick. And when you produce carbon pollution, you get climate change-sea level rise, stronger storms, severe droughts, damage to agriculture, and more.
All of those impacts cost money. Insurance rates go up when storms get more (destruction). Taxes increase when cities have to rebuild bridges and roads. Military budgets go up when droughts and population
(change) cause conflict, not to mention impacts on agriculture and health care costs.
In other words, the price on carbon is we all pay when there is no market force
(limit) the pollution that causes climate change. So the debate is
(real) about who will pay that price--
companies which are making a profit from the fossil fuels, or the taxpayers who pick up the cost now?