Some people have found that they always spend much more on travelling than planned. Here is how it happens:
1. Preparing too much before travelling
Some people, especially females, like to travel as if starting a new life. Several weeks before the trip, they would be busy shopping for new dresses, better sunglasses and best﹣selling books. They would rather fill their travelling bags up with all fashionable things. Just travelling? Attending a fashion show more like it. They care more about their appearance than the sights they see during the trip.
2. Following other travellers blindly
They can't stop shopping for objects they would never normally buy and would certainly never use. For example, we can find a group of travellers "getting ahead" to buy "Christmas" presents even in summer.
3. Replacing things that are forgotten to bring
They don't remember to bring things like trainers, cool bags, toothbrushes or beach towels. The towels sold near beaches are nearly the price of gold leaves. They spend a lot on those things. However, plenty of new towels are sleeping in their bathroom at home.
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People usually find themselves poorer than they planned after a holiday trip. There are mainly three (1) . Firstly, some female travellers consider a journey as attending a fashion show. How they look seems more (2) than what they see, so they spend more money on something new. Secondly, some people follow others without (3) . When others do some shopping, they can't (4) themselves. Thirdly, goods for daily use at tourist attractions aren't as (5) as those back home. As a result, they may spend more than they thought.
Tom: Hi, Sarah. (1)
Sarah: We talked about our dreams freely in class.
Tom: (2)
Sarah: I want to be a singer.
Tom: (3)
Sarah: Well, because I think singing is a great way to express my feelings about the world. It's much fun for me.
Tom: (4)
Sarah: Well, I'm going to keep on taking singing lessons and practice more.
Tom: Sounds great! I hope your dream will come true.
Sarah: (5)
Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature (文学). He is the first Chinese (1) has won this prize.
Mo Yan was born into a family in Shangdong (2) 1955. He left school at the age of twelve, first on a farm and(3) in a factory. In 1976 he (4) the PLA and during this time he began to study (5) . His first short story came out in 1981. He has written many famous books about his childhood and his hometown. Many of his books have been translated into English, French and many other (6) .
Mo Yan's winning of the Nobel Prize is bringing more confidence (自信) to the nation's young (7) .
(1)A. which |
B. who |
C. what |
(2)A. on |
B. in |
C. at |
(3)A. later |
B. last |
C. lately |
(4)A. join |
B. joins |
C. joined |
(5)A. drawing |
B. farming |
C. writing |
(6)A. languages |
B. subjects |
C. lessons |
(7)A. speakers |
B. writers |
C. listeners |
Last weekend we went camping in a small village in India. First, we took a long bus ride to a lake in the countryside. Then we (1) our tents and made a fire to keep us (2) and cook food on. On the first night, we just sat under(3) moon and told each other stories.
The next morning, my sister and I got a terrible surprise. When we looked out of our (4) , we saw a big snake sleeping near the fire. I was so scared(5) I couldn't move. We shouted to our parents for help. My dad started (6) up and down in the tent. This woke the snake up and it moved away. My dad told (7) later that snakes don't have ears but can feel things moving. He (8) told me it was important not to go near a snake. This was a very useful lesson for me.
(1)A. put up |
B. put down |
C. gave up |
(2)A. cool |
B. cold |
C. warm |
(3)A. a |
B. an |
C. the |
(4)A. tent |
B. bus |
C. house |
(5)A. that |
B. which |
C. if |
(6)A. jump |
B. jumped |
C. to jump |
(7)A. I |
B. me |
C. my |
(8)A. too |
B. also |
C. either |
More and more people celebrate May 20th because it's an online Valentine's Day(情人节). There(1) many people expressing deep feelings to their lovers on this special day. I just think I'm supposed(2) show my love to my English teacher. She tells me what to learn and how to learn. She lets me know the true meaning of knowledge and life.
At the age of 13,I wanted to leave school and have(3) own life. The only way that I could do this was to work in the (4) in my town.I was nervous when I told my teacher.I thought she was about to be (5) with me. She surprised me when she said, "OK! Go to the factory as soon as possible."
Two days later, she took me to the factory. She (6) two and a half hours showing me around the factory. While I was(7) around the factory, I found it difficult for me to use the modern machines. I ran back to my teacher, "I hope to study at school. "She asked me,"(8) do you think the trip to the factory?" " It's so bad, I don't know how to use the machines. "I replied.
I went back to school the next day. After that, I got good grades by(9) hard.
(10) to my English teacher and our trip to the factory. I understood﹣﹣Education is more important than other things On May 20th ,I am going to say ," I love you, my dear teacher."
There is a village in America, and in this village everyone is (1) . They all have beautiful houses and nice clothes. They are good at(2) .
One day a a young lady came to the village. She talked with a man,"Look! You are all good businessmen. What's the(3) ?"
"The secret is that we eat a lot of fish." answered the man, "The fish is good for our brains. It makes us (4) ."
"I see. "said the young lady, "And what's the name of the fish?"
" I don't know, but if you give me 50 dollars, I can(5) you some. " The young lady thought this was a good idea.Then she gave the man 50 dollars and told (6) her address.Soon the young lady got a box. In the box, there were three(7) .
After a month, the young lady(8) the businessman again. "Thank you for your fish. "she said,"But listen! 50 dollars is very(9) for just three fish!"
" Ah, you see!" the businessman smiled, "The fish is(10) to have an effect(效果).You are becoming clever!"
(1)A.poor |
B.rich |
C.serious |
(2)A.business |
B.dream |
C. culture |
(3)A.secret |
B. plan |
C.question |
(4)A.foolish |
B.bad |
C. clever |
(5)A.send |
B.lend |
C.invite |
(6)A.them |
B. him |
C.her |
(7)A.money |
B.box |
C.fish |
(8)A. met |
B. did |
C.forgot |
(9)A. cheap |
B.expensive |
C. beginning |
(10)A. stopping |
B. writing |
C.beginning |