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Nowadays, almost every family has TV set, and almost everyone likes watching TV. TV has
become part of our lives. TV has many advantages, for example, it informs us the latest news which is happening in the world; it can open our eyes, enlarge our knowledge and also help us to
see more about the world ． But, it also has some disadvantages. People waste too much time in watching TV and his normal life and work are affected ． To the children who they spend too much time in watching TV, it can do harmful to their sight and healthy. So we should control the time of watching TV .
(4)
I first met Li Meng at a friend birthday party in five years ago. Then I invited Li Meng at
my place. We listen to my CDs together and soon became good friends. Three years ago, Li
Meng’ s parents invited I to spend two wonderful week in Qingdao with them during the summer holiday. Li Meng and I loved walking along the beautifully beaches there. Last year I was ill but had to stay in hospital for a week. Li Meng came see me every day. Then, her father changed
jobs and they moved to another city. Since then we haven ’seent each other much, but we’ ve kept write to each other.
（ 5） Dear Sir or Madam,
I ’ ve learned from the newspaper that your company is looking for a receptionist. I
m very
interesting in the job and I
’ d like to apply to the position.
First of all, allow me to introduce myself. I had just graduated from senior high school and
taken the College Entrance Examination. I want to find out a part- time job in the summer. I
18 ’m
years old and have good knowledge of English, especial in terms of speaking and listening. In
fact, I won the first prize in the English speech competition hold in our school last year. Besides,
I ’ m quite easy-going but therefore very popular among my classmate.
I sincerely hope you can give us a chance. I
’ m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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I am a slower walker, but I never walk backwards.
七选五训练
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
(36)_______You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so.
however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here, s how ：
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list. you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)_______ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is
happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space,
which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class . (38)_______ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly . When you get home from school, go over your notes, review important points that your teacher is going
to discuss the next day, read that material.
the
(39)_______ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you ’ ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have
learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won you don ’ t pass a test,so don, t be over worried.
(40)_______ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying. B. Don ’ t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E. Maybe you are an average student.
F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher asys in class. G. This wilI help you understand the next class. (2)
Ali is from a Middle
Eastern country. He now stays in the USA. He smokes a lot of
cigarettes every day. He has smoked for nine years. Ali says, “ I tried to quit ( 放弃 ) smoking in my hometown, but it was impossible. My parents smoke. My brothers smoke. All my friends smoke. At parties and at meetings, almost all the men smoke. Here in the United States, not as
many people smoke. ____1____ ” Many smokers are like Ali: they want to stop smoking. ____2____ They know it can cause cancer and heart disease. But it is difficult for them to give up smoking because cigarettes have a drug in them. The drug is nicotine. People who smoke a lot need nicotine. ____3____ The nicotine makes him sick. In a few days, the smoker ’s body is used to the nicotine, and he feels fine. Later, the smoker needs nicotine to keep feeling fine. Without nicotine, he feels bad. ____4____ Many people who quit will soon smoke again. At a party or at work they will decide to smoke “ just one” cigarette. Then they will smoke another cigarette, and another. Soon they become smokers again. ____5____
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A. It is very hard to quit smoking.
B. B. It will be easier to change the smoking habit here.
C. Thus nicotine makes smokers addicted to cigarettes. D. The smokers know that smoking is bad for their health.
E. When a person first begins to smoke, he usually feels terrible.
F. Maybe there is only one easy way to quit smoking: never start. G. But it is said that medicine is needed to stop them from smoking. （ 3）
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. __1_ But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active mem ber of such places.
Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. ___2__ You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. ___3___
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests
would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls,
messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. __4__ The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. __5 __
Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you. A. Be cheerful.
B. Do things together.
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.
D. Try not to find fault with your friends.
E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
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