阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Netherlands needs thousands of new houses because the country ___(1)__ (have) a growing population. Anyway, it may not have to build all those houses. Some of ___(2)____ (they) can be printed.
____(3)___(recent), the government has been working together with a university and some building companies(公司) to build houses that are fully 3D-printed. As volunteers, an old couple has become the first people in Europe to move into such ___(4)__ house.
With two ___(5)___ (bedroom) and a big living room, the house was built layer(层) by layer, using a huge 3D printer and special cement(水泥). After being printed out, the house ____(6)____ (carry) by a truck to the building site, and a roof (屋顶) and windows were later added. It took around 120 hours ___(7) __ (finish) this 3D-printed house. Usually, it takes about one or two years to build a house in the ___(8)___ (tradition) way.
The couple will live ____(9)____ this house for six months, with a monthly pay of 800 euros(欧元). The cost seems a little bit high, but they think it is much cheaper ____(10)___ living in the hotel.
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式.
Greetings from Madrid!
I can't believe I'm finally here! The trip from Hong Kong (1) (be) long and tiring,but I made it.My hotel is nice and I am staying in a guesthouse in the central area of Madrid.I got a cheap and simple room, much (2) (small) than my own room back home. It only has a small bed and shower, (3) it is quite comfortable to stay in.The weather here is wonderful. It's warm and sunny,(4) clear blue skies every day. It's great for sightseeing, because there are a lot of things to see and do. I've found a friendly guide here and yesterday I (5) (show)around the city. Tomorrow he will take (6) (I) to Andalusia to visit the city of Granada. I can't wait(7) (see)the Alhambra Palace and other places of interest. Also, I(8) (real) want to try the food there﹣ especially gazpacho,(9) kind of cold soup which I hear is special, very different from anything else in Spain.
I'll bring you back some (10) (present). See you next month!
Love, Jamie
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In Chinese lunar calendar, people(1) (划分) the year into 24 solar terms(节气).Start of Summer means the coming of a new (2) (季节)﹣ summer, and it begins on May 6 and ends on May 21 this year. The temperature will (3) (上升) quickly during this period.
Here are three things about how Chinese greet the Start of Summer.
Checking one's weight
The (4) (风俗) of weighing people at the Start of Summer started from the Three Kingdoms Period and is (5) (仍然)popular in South China today. It's said that this practice will bring health and good luck to the people weighed.
Eating eggs
In ancient China, people believed a (6) (圆的)egg was a symbol of a happy life and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer was a good (7) (愿望)for good health. People put left over tea into boiled water together with eggs to create "tea egg". Today it has become a(8) (当地的) snack in many places of China.
Taking care of the heart
According to Chinese traditional medicine, Start of Summer is a key time to moisten the heart.When it grows hot, heat can affect human health. So people (9) (更喜欢)food such as fruit and vegetables rich in vitamins and cool in nature.
Summer is here. One of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump into a swimming pool. Swimming is great exercise, and a trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends.(1) , so it's important to stay safe as you do it. Here are a few things you can do to swim safely.
Swim only in areas set for swimming.
Don't swim unless there is a lifeguard(救生员)on duty. If you're on a beach near the ocean, this is especially important. In some places, fast currents(急流)can sweep swimmers away without warning. So if a sign says "no swimming", please take care.
Be careful when diving(跳水)into the water headfirst.
Most pools have deep ends where diving is safe. In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough.(2) , causing injury(伤害)or death.
Make sure you have a partner with you.
Nobody knows what will happen while you are swimming. If something goes wrong, you can get help from that person as soon as possible. In this situation,(3) .
Pay close attention to children's safety.
Kids who don't know how to swim should wear life jackets. But by themselves they are not enough,(4) . If you have a pool at home, put a fence(围栏)around it in case children fall in. And if a child disappears, check the pool first.
Over 80 years ago, Mickey Mouse first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York(1) November 18, 1928, it was the (2) (one) cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and (3) (success). In the 1930s, he(4) (make) 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reason is that Mickey was like a common man,but he always tried (5) (face) any danger.In his early films,Mickey was unlucky and had many(6) (problem) such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try(7) (he) best. People went to the cinema to see the "little man" win. Most of (8) (they) wanted to be like Mickey. Today's cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, (9) everyone still knows and loves him. Who has (10) pair of ears more famous than Mickey's?
Friends are important to everyone, (1) , some people may have trouble(2) (keep) their friendships. Here are some tips on how to make your friendship(3) (deep) and stronger.
★Be yourself. A lot of teens try not to lose the friendship once they become friends with some people. Though your identity(身份)is always changing, some of your personalities will stay pretty much(4) same. Find out(5) those things are, think hard about who you want to be, and then show yourself (6) (honest) to the people around you.
★Avoid gossip(八卦). Friends shouldn't spread rumors(谣言)about other friends. If you've heard something bad about your friends,(7) (find) a proper way of asking them about it by (8) (you). If you're not sure how to talk to them about it, ask a trusted friend for advice.
★Protect your friends. Very often, somebody that you're not close to doubts one of your(9) (friend). It's important to find out both sides of the story, but it's also a good chance to show your friend that you trust him by telling him.
★ Return the care. There are times when a friend will lend you a textbook, or a shoulder to cry on. A good friend will cheer you up when you're in trouble and listen patiently when your friend shares a problem (10) you. Be sure you are as helpful as your friend, because he will take notice and feel good you.