阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词(有提示词的,填入所给单词的正确形式)。
Mrs. Zhang is my neighbor. Her house is next to __(1)__(my). She is a warm and __(2)__(friend)person. She is popular among us. She always __(3) _(like)to help others. And she often asks people __(4)__ she can do for them. She often says hello __(5)__ me from her front garden when I come back home. She plants different ___(6) __(kind)of beautiful flowers in her garden. It was Mrs. Zhang’s birthday last Saturday. She held a party and ___(7)__(invite)all the neighbors. She made __(8)__ very big cake with fresh flowers on it. It was my __(9)__(one)time to see such a cake. I thought it was the ___(10)___(nice)cake I had ever eaten. We sang, danced and talked and it was really a great time.
Sitting at the bedroom window,Melissa was watching her new neighbor Lily Green.
There,in the garden,Lily (1) (play) freely and wildly,in jeans and a T﹣shirt.
"How I want to be like her!" Melissa sighed (叹息), " But I(2) always
(ask)to be a little lady in dresses. "
One day,the doorbell rang.Melissa and her mother opened the door They were Mrs Green and Lily.Lily stared at Melissa,who was wearing a princess dress with crown (皇冠),as if she came from another planet.
" Do you want (3) (come)and have tea? ",said Mrs Green.
"How kind of you. . . ,but. . .maybe tomorrow, " said Melissa's mother.
All next day Melissa worried about the tea.What would she wear to the party?How would Lily laugh!Suddenly,she threw all her smart dresses onto the floor and jumped on them.
Finally,she put on her only trousers and a school T﹣shirt.
Just then her mother came in. "What (4) you ( do)there?"
"Getting dressed for tea!" said Melissa.
"But you've spoiled (损坏) all your lovely clothes!" shouted her mother.
They are not my clothes,they are yours. " Melissa shouted back, " You only want me to look like YOUR DOLL(玩偶)!But I won't-not ever again!"
With these words,she (5) (run) next door.
Lily stared down at her from the tree house. "You (6) (look) different today!Would you like to be in?I bet (敢说) you (7) (not get) up here! "
Huh,that's easy. " said Melissa-and swung herself quickly to the top.
Melissa's mother was watching from the Greens' kitchen,worried and upset.
"Melissa was so naughty (顽皮的), "sighed Melissa's mother, " She has spoiled all her pretty clothes. "
"Oh?And why do you think she did that?" asked Mrs Green.
"I. . .don't know, "said Melissa's mother.
" Maybe she just doesn't like (8) (look) like that, " Mrs Green said, "Maybe she just wants to be herself.Don't you think we have to let our kids just be kids?"
Just then Lily and Melissa ran into the kitchen,laughing loudly.
"I(9) never (see) Melissa look so happy." thought Melissa's mother.She felt sorry for what she had done to her daughter. "I(10) never (do) it like before. "
"Oh,Mum-You're here," Melissa said,looking worried, "I . .I'm sorry about the clothes.I'm sorry I was so naughty. "
"Oh,but I'm not. " Melissa's mother reached out the arms and hugged her.
Party Works to Serve Us
Since 1921,the Communist Party of China (CPC,中国共产党) has been leading Chinese people to live better lives.
Both of my parents joined the Party when they were in university.They are
(1) (pride) of it.As members of the Party,they know they (2) (serve) the people.They always take part in community efforts (3) (active).During the
(4) (usual) winter holiday in 2020,they joined a team of volunteers to help check people's information and spread knowledge about COVID﹣19.Their behaviors show me the duty of the Party members.I want to learn more from(5) (they)and be a member of the Party.
When I was younger,my parents told me many touching(6) (story)about the CPC.The spirits of Hong Yan,Jinggangshan and Yan'an moved me so much.From that time forward,I became(7) (interest) in the Party.
Many years have passed,I(8) (read)lots of books and watched movies that show the spirit of the CPC.What's more,I have joined in many activities that are about the Party in order to learn more about it.Now I am a League(团)member.I believe that before long,I
(9) (be)a real Party member.If I become a member of the Party,I will do as much as I can (10) (help)others.I'm looking forward to that day!
There was a government official named Yang Zhen during the Eastern Han Dynasty.One day,Yang ran into his old workmate Wang Mi (1) he was on a trip.Once Yang noticed Wang's talent and promoted(提拔) him.Wang never forgot Yang and
(2) (invite) Yang to spend the night with him.
It was near midnight.Wang knocked on the door of Yang's bedroom.He gave Yang a bag of gold and said, "Thank you for your(3)h in the past."
"I thought you knew me(4) (good)!Do I look like a person who accepts bribes(贿赂)?"Yang said(5) (angry).
"No one will know if we keep(6) secret," said Wang.
"What do you mean no one will know?Heaven knows,Earth knows,you know and
(7) know," Yang said.
Wang left the room in(8) [ʃeɪm].
This story happened 2,000 years ago.Bat the lesson is (9)s important today.(10) [prezɪdənt] Xi Jinping told government officials about this story at an important meeting in 2017.As for students,we should be honest when we' re alone,too.
Think I Can:How to Push Yourself to Success
"Because I can"is magic.It pushes us past our comfort zones (舒适区域).It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't.Here are a few ways to use this positive thinking in your own life.
Be More Active
Whether it is to go home or go to work,climb the stairs instead of taking the lift.Whether it is to go shopping or watch a film,ride a bike instead of driving a car.Break the"I'm tired" or "It is too hard" or "It is too far cycle.Increasing your activity level will be good for you.
Try Something New
It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try something new.Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone.Maybe it seems too difficult.Or maybe,it is just inconvenient (不方便的).Remember that you can try something new.It will help you to move past something bad and discover something new about yourself and possible new interests.
Increase Your Willpower (意志力)
Saying"No" to our favorites can be challenging.However,developing strong willpower,whether it is in response (反应) to our favorite chocolate cake or to overshopping,is something that we can all benefit from.Next time you want to do something you might regret,you have the willpower to say"No".
Speak Up
Often,we meet something that troubles us or makes us unhappy.We have a voice "because I can" in our minds.Talking with your loved ones,such as your parents and friends about how you feel,what you need and what you are thinking about can help you get on well with them and form deeper relationships.
Title:How to Push Yourself to (1) in Rushing out of Comfort Zones |
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Be More Active |
Increasing your activity level will be good for you,such as(2) the steps or riding a bike. |
Try Something New |
It is easy for you to make a/an(3) for why you shouldn't try new things.Maybe you think it isn't at your convenience. |
Increase Your Willpower |
You have to(4) the willpower to challenge your own favorites. Next time you want to do something you might regret,remember you can say"No". |
Speak Up |
Say"because I can"(5) your loved ones,such as your parents and friends. |
The world is getting warmer.Human activity is the main reason for this,the United Nations (UN) said.For example,people use fossil fuels (化石燃料)like coal and oil.They give off a lot of greenhouse gases (温室气体)(especially CO 2) into the air.This warms the earth.
As a result,many animals are dying out, (A)______ as penguins (企鹅)and polar bears.It will soon make a difference to us as well. (D) Sea levels will rise and many cities along the sea will disappear.
To fight climate change,countries around the world need to work together.China is now taking the lead.It has set new goals to deal (B)______ this problem.It will bring its total greenhouse gas emissions (排放)to a peak (峰值)before 2030. (C) Itwill also achieve carbon neutrality (碳中和)before 2060,Xinhua reported.
Being carbon neutral means taking away the same amount of CO 2from the air as you put into it.It was set as an initiative (倡议)by the UN in 2015.
There are two ways to get to carbon neutrality.One is to plant more trees to absorb (吸收) the emitted (排放的)CO 2.The other is to stop CO 2emissions altogether by using non﹣fossil(非化石)fuels.Examples of these fuels include electricity and wind energy.
Over 20 countries and regions have carbon neutrality goals.Most of them will plant more trees.So will China.If China can realize its goal,it will lower global (全球的)warming by around 0.2°C to 0.3°C alone,according to Climate Action Tracker (气候行动追踪组织).
(1)在文中(A)和(B)的空白处分别填入适当的词:
(2)文中划线部分(C)指代的是:
(3)将文中划线部分(D)改写为:
Sea levels will rise and cities along the sea will disappear.
(4)从文中找出两种非化石燃料能源的名词或名词短语:
(5)从文中找出能说明本文中心大意的名词短语: