Leonardo da Vinci（莱奥纳多•达•芬奇） was a famous artist who was born in Italy．He was also a great inventor．Many of his inventions have become important in modern life．Although Leonardo hated war，he invented many different machines used for war．His most special invention was the machine gun，which was produced and used in war．Besides， Leonardo spent days thinking about how to save time．He developed ideas for something like cutting machines．
Leonardo was a strange man．He never ate meat．That was very unusual in those times（时代）．He never published（发表） scientific discoveries．He usually used mirror writing，which looks like usual writing in a mirror， starting from the right side of the page and moving to the left side．
Only a few of his paintings are left today．Many paintings were not finished because he thought they were not perfect．
Leonardo was talented and creative． He was regarded as one of the most intelligent men in the world．
Leonardo da Vinci |
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His status（身份） |
Not only an artist but also an（1） ． |
His invention and ideas |
● The machine（2） ． ● Ideas for something like machines used to（3） ． |
His strange behaviors |
● He never ate meat． ●He never published discoveries connected with （4） ． ● He used mirror writing． |
（5） only a few of his paintings are left today |
Because many paintings were not finished． |
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Do you know Stonehenge? It’s one of Britain’s most famous historical ___(1)___ (place). Every year more than 750, 000 people ___(2)___ (visit) it. People like to go to this place as they want to see the sun ___(3)___ (rise) on the longest day of the year, especially ___(4)___ June.
Different people have different ideas about Stonehenge. Some historians believed Stonehenge was a temple, ___(5)___ historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built many centuries ago. Other people believe the stones were used to keep people ___(6)___ (health). No one is sure ___(7)___ Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. People might build it ___(8)___ (respect) ancestors.
Stonehenge was built ___(9)___ (slow) over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. The stones are so big and heavy ___(10)___ no one knows how it was built, but we do know the builders must have been hard-working and great planners.
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Tom: Hello, Ann! You don’t look well. ____(1)____
Ann: I’m feeling terrible. I have a headache.
Tom: ____(2)____ How long have you been like this?
Ann: For two days.
Tom: Did you see a doctor?
Ann: ____(3)____ I’ve just come back from the hospital.
Tom: What’s the doctor’s advice?
Ann: ____(4)____
Tom: Follow the doctor’s advice, and you’ll get better soon.
Ann: OK, I will. Thank you.
Tom: ____(5)____
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We all know that reading books builds a bridge between our life and the unknown world. In our country, people read books at any time. They enjoy reading books even when they’re on a break at the beach, or relaxing from a hike. Good reading habits lead you to a lifelong love of books. Here are some tips on how to develop good reading habits.
Choose the books which suit you. In most middle schools, teachers give students a reading list every few weeks. Most books are easy to read, like youth novels. The students themselves can also buy books which they’re interested in or the best-selling books.
Reading in short periods. 15 minutes after getting to school, 15 minutes while waiting for friends, 15 minutes before going to sleep. Then you can read books for about five hours every week in total.
Talk about your reading with your family or friends. This helps you have a better understanding.
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What to read |
1. Read the books which ____(2)____ recommend(推荐). 2. Read the books that you’re interested in. 3. Read the books which can be the best-selling. |
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1. Read after getting to school. 2. Read while waiting for friends. 3. Read before going to sleep. The ___(4)____ time for reading is about five hours every week. |
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Who to talk with |
Talk about your reading with your family or friends. This helps you ___(5)____ better. |
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From: |
Li Hua |
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To: |
Mr. Gao |
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Invitation |
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Dear Mr. Gao, Our class is planning to have a party to say goodbye to our middle school life. I’m writing to ____(1)____ you to join us. Please come to our classroom at 7:00 p. m. on June 30th. During ____(2)___ past three years, we have learned a lot from you, not only knowledge but also the way ____(3)___ solve problems in life. We will share the sweet memories and talk ____(4)___ our dreams at the party. All of us want to give thanks to you. Without your help, we won’t have so much wonderful time. We are ____(5)___ forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua |
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I’ve always run.
When I was a k____(1)___, my dad took me to the Olympics and we saw the 400m final. A runner named Arthur won it and that really shocked me. I remembered it so well. I even wrote ___(2)___ article about it.
I was never good enough for the Olympics ___(3)___ (我自己), but I tried running. I want to keep fit and like the challenge. After 27, I began to play t___(4)__. At 65, I started hurdling (跨栏) again. When I was 71, I won the 200m hurdling as the oldest person. When I was 80, I b___(5)___ the world record. I would never ___(6)___ (改变) my mind. Now I’m 89, but I still do a couple of press-ups (俯卧撑) once ___(7)___ twice a week.
To my pleasure, my family all exercise together in our nice __(8)__ (花园) every day. We own a better life because we have a __(9)___ (健康的) habit. My dream is to run the 100m at 100 — only another e___(10) __ years to go — and then to live to 120.
No matter what comes my way, I will keep it.