An old lady went into the building of a bank one day， carrying a large bag of money．She asked to speak with the president of the bank．
" How can I help you？" the bank president asked． She replied，"I would like to open a savings account（存款账户），" and placed the bag of （1）m on his desk． The president was surprised to see this， so he asked her，"Madam， how did you make this money？ " The old lady （2）r ，"1 make bets（赌注）．" Surprised， the president then asked "What kind of bet？" The old woman said， "Well， for example， I'll bet you 5，000，000 yuan that your tongue will become square by 10 o'clock tomorrow morning．" "what？" the president asked．He then smiled and said，"You've got yourself a bet! "and shook her hand （3）h
The old lady said， "Okay． May I bring my lawyer with me tomorrow （4）a a witness （见证者）？""Sure!" the president confidently replied．
The next morning， at 10， the old lady showed （5）u with her lawyer at the president's office． She asked the president to （6）o his mouth so they could all see． The old lady looked closely at his tongue and then asked （7）i she could touch it．
"Well， 5，000，000 yuan is a lot of money． I guess it's okay，" the president said．
At this moment， he saw that the lawyer was quietly hitting his head （8）a t the wall．The president asked， "What is the （9）m with your lawyer？"The old lady answered， "I bet him 10，000，000 that I would （10）t the tongue of the president of this bank at 10 am today．"
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The Lin family has a son and a daughter, Lin Ming and Lin Fang. Lin Ming is seven and Lin Fang is two years （1） （young）than her brother. They study in different （2） （school）. One day, Mrs. Lin picked up Lin Ming and then they went to Lin Fang’s school together. Some boys and girls were playing （3） （happy）on the playground. Lin Ming stood at the school gate and waited （4） his sister. Just then, the bell （5） （ring）. Several minutes later, many （6） （child）walked out in a line. Lin Fang was the （7） （five） one in it. When Lin Ming saw her, he couldn’t wait to run to her. “Fangfang,” Lin Ming （8） （shout）. Jumping with joy, Lin Fang rushed to meet （9） （he）. They hugged each other and walked to their mother hand in hand. When Mrs. Lin saw this, （10） big smile appeared on her face. Her heart was filled with happiness.
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I can still remember my primary school homework on animals. I decided （1） （write）about the whale（鲸鱼）. I have loved them from a young age.
I’m not quite sure why I love them. It might be something about （2） （they）shape. They have a smooth shape, and their tails look like a heart. They also move so （3） （slow）and beautifully, like a tree dancing in the wind. This way, they seem very clever.
So, of course, one of my best memories （4） （be）when I got to see a type of whale called the Southern Right Whale in Argentina. Watching them moving smoothly in the water, I felt （5） （happy）than ever. They were so beautiful!
And I’m not the only one who loves whales. Different peoples across the world have a special place for whales in their （6） （heart）. Take the Maori people in New Zealand as （7） example. Living by the ocean, they see whales as guardians（守护者）of the ocean and talk about them a lot in their （8） （tradition）stories.
Why was I interested in whales like the Maori people? （9） they need our protection. That’s what my school homework was about— animals we need to protect. Whales play a big role （10） the ocean. So, protecting whales means protecting the whole ocean.
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Do you like staycation（宅度假）? It can be relaxing and save money. （1）
Firstly, you can travel in your city like a tourist. （2） You might discover something great right where you live. You can try different foods at local restaurants, too.
（3） Choose movies that you love or the ones you’ve never seen before. Make your living room comfortable. Have the lights off for a better movie experience.
（4） Clean your desk or put away your books. This might not sound like fun, but it feels great. You will create a peaceful space where you can enjoy spending time.
Lastly, you can start a small garden or plant some flowers. （5） Watching your plants grow every day can bring a lot of joy.
All in all, you don’t need to go far to have a wonderful holiday. The most important thing is to have fun.
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A. It’s a good idea to go to the movie theater. B. Organizing your room is also a good idea. C. Here are some ideas for a great staycation. D. Visit local museums, parks, or new places in your city. E. You can watch movies with snacks and drinks at home. F. Gardening is a peaceful hobby that can make you happy. |
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Adolescence（青春期）is a difficult time for teenagers. It takes place when you’re aged between thirteen and nineteen. （1） For example, you used to be happy to be with your parents, but now you need your own space. In the past, your parents made most decisions for you, but now you want to decide things by yourself.
In fact, these changes are perfectly normal. But it’s important to remember that they’ll influence your relationship with your parents. （2）
First, let your parents know you love them all the time. （3） They may not say so, but they’ll probably feel a sense of loss.
Secondly, （4） You may feel these are unnecessary, but your parents’ main worry is just to keep you safe. So try your best to follow the rules and stick to them. It may feel like a trouble to always remember to phone them and let them know where you’re, but make the effort anyway.
Finally, it’s all about communication! （5） Tell them what you did today and let them know where you’re going. Besides, ask for advice if you need. All in all, the more you communicate with them, the more they’ll trust you.
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A. follow your family rules. B. Keep talking to your parents. C. follow your parents’ suggestions. D. As your body changes, you also begin to think and feel differently. E. In their eyes, they have forever lost the little child you used to be. F. Then how can you make sure that you get on well with your parents? |
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Chinese New Year is a great celebration. It （1） （mark）the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. According to tradition, people like to give flowers and fruits （2） each other during Chinese New Year, because they carry many special （3） （meaning）. They represent（象征）the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
Orchids（兰花）come in many colors, but many people like purple and red ones for Chinese New Year. They are believed （4） （represent）love and beauty. Orchids say, “Wish you to be （5） （luck）, successful and happy.” During the holiday period, this plant is a must.
Peonies（牡丹）are like soft clouds in pink, red and white. They are beautiful and can brighten up someone’s day. Red peonies （6） （give）to people to show love and care. Peonies say, “You are special to me.” They are also a symbol of wealth and （7） （rich）.
Kumquats（金橘）, with （8） （they）golden color, ate a symbol of wealth and luck. The Chinese word for “kumquat” sounds like “gold orange”, which connects kumquats with richness. This small fruit tree is often presented in pairs.
The apple, with its bright colors （9） round shape, represents peace and harmony（和谐）. In fact, the word for “apple” in Chinese sounds like “peace”. （10） （certain）, apples make great gifts.