Although I like the appearance of the house, what
really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful ______________ through the window.
A) vision B) look
C) picture D) view
really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful ______________ through the window.
A) vision B) look
C) picture D) view
I would like to do the job()you don't force me to study.
A. in case
B. although
C. as long as
A.as if
B.although
C.like
D.if
Most people have plenty of insecurities, and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If parents, teachers or peers mocked your foibles as a child, you fear a repeat. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are terrified of failing in the most public of ways.
While extroverts will feel less fear before the ordeal, it does not mean they will necessarily do it better. Some very shy people manage to shine. In fact, personality is not the best predictor of who does it well. Regardless of what you are like in real life, the key seems to be to act yourself.
Actual acting, as in performing the scripted lines of a character other than yourself, does not do the job. While politicians may limit damage by having carefully rehearsed, written screeds to speak from, there is always a hidden awareness among the audience that the words might not be true.
Although, as Earl Spencer proved at his sister Princess Diana's funeral, it is possible both to prepare every word and to act naturally, as script. rarely works and it is used as a crutch by most people. But, being yourself doesn't work either. If you spoke as if you were in your own kitchen, it would be too authentic, too unaware of the need to communicate with an audience.
I remember going to see British psychiatrist RD Laing speak in public. He behaved like a seriously odd person, talking off the top of his head. Although he was talking about madness and he wrote on mental illness, he seemed to be exhibiting rather than explaining it.
The best psychological place from which to speak is an unselfconscious self-consciousness, providing the illusion of being natural. Studies suggest that this state of "flow", as psychologists call it, is very satisfying. Whether in normal life or making speeches, the key is to remind yourself that, contrary to what your teachers or parents may have implied, your best is good enough. In the zone, a strange place of authentic falsehood and shallow depth, play is possible.
For most people the biggest fear for public speaking is______.
A.looking foolish
B.failing in words
C.not attracting attention
D.appearing pressurized
I was born in England, to English parents.When I was two years old my dad got a new job in Poland.Since then I have lived in four other countries around the world.Although I have a British passport,I sometimes don't feel very English at all!
One of the best things about moving around a lot when I was younger experiencing many diverse cultures and countries.I was able to try different foods, learn different languages, experience different traditions and meet people from different backgrounds.I am also lucky to have friends all over the world that I keep in regular contact with.
However, it wasn't always easy.It often felt like I had only just settled in to the new school city and culture before my parents told me we were moving again.Leaving my friends behind was damaging as a child.I have lost touch with many people I was very close to because one of us moved country.It was also very disorientating to have an English passport, but not feel very English at all.Because I had no access to English culture, returning home, often felt like visiting a foreign country.Happily, now I feel more at home in England—although the question, “where are you from?” still confuses me!
26.A third culture kid may have a ____.
A.dull experience
B.special childhood
C.strong accent
D.traditional lifestyle
27.The author doesn't feel very English because he ____.
A.does not have a British passport
B.was not born in England
C.spent more time in other countries
D.has many foreign friends
28.The author experienced different traditions by the following EXCEPT ____.
A.trying foods of other countries
B.moving around a lot
C.doing different jobs
D.making international friends
29.The author found it not always easy to ____.
A.make new friends
B.find a new school
C.have new teachers
D.adapt to new situations
30.The word “disorientating” (Para.4) probably means ____.
A.exciting
B.confusing
C.surprising
D.frightening
I was advised to arrange for insurance _________ I needed medical treatment.
A) nevertheless B) although C) in case D) so that
D.Interviewer – And why has it become that dominant language?David – I think the reason (4)() that is actually very complicated, although in the twentieth century, we can just see that it's the rise of the US military and consumer power. I mean the technology, all the big developments in technology largely came from the US. So all of these developments actually (5)() within the English language, and people had to learn English in order to understand them, or to benefit (6)() them. The Internet is only one example of that kin
D. Once a language has (7)() that position of dominance, it's actually very difficult (8)() it. So we could be seeing the emergence of other big languages in the world (9)() more important than they have been, like Spanish, but it's unlikely (10)() they're going to shift English from its position of dominance.
1. A. on
B. in
C. with
D. to
2. A. never have
B. never had
C. have never had
D. had never had
3. A. to
B. in
C. with
D. and
4. A. for
B. to
C. in
D. on
5. A. produce
B. are produced
C. have produced
D. were produced
6. A. for
B. to
C. from
D. with
7. A. got into
B. got out of
C. got in
D. got out
8. A. shifted
B. to shift
C. shifting
D. shift
9. A. become
B. to become
C. becoming
D. became
10. A. that
B. which
C. what
D.who
A.if
B.unless
C.although
D.because
A.Though
B.Although
C.As
D.不填
【题目描述】
第 1 题Directions :For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic A letter of Consolation. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
假设你是李明,给地震灾区的学生写一封慰问信,鼓励他们树立对生活的信心,努力学习,好好活下去。
A letter of Consolation
_______________________________________________
________________________________________________
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【我提交的答案】:First,i want to tell you the life is
【参考答案分析】:审题:本题要求写一封慰问信。写慰问信的重点是要鼓励灾区学生重建对生活的信心,同时鼓励他们好好生活下去。态度要诚恳.用词要准确.注意写信的格式.
(思路一)第一段对地震灾区学生的遭遇表示同情和慰问;
第二段重点提出政府将克重重困难帮助他们,同时鼓励他们;
第三段表达自己对他们所能给予的帮助。
【范文一】
A letter of Consolation
May 26,2008
Dear Friends,
I was deeply saddened to(1)learn of the great loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the sudden and deadly earthquake in your provide.(2)As for what you have encountered in the earthquake,1 would like to extend my sympathies to all of you(3)who affected by the earthquake,and my condolences to the families of the Victims.
(4)Although you’ve lost your homes and even your parents,you still have another mother——China.Our motherland has mounted swift relief and rescue efforts.And I am confident that our motherland will be able to tackle the challenges ahead and that all of you will return to schools in the shortest possible time.(5)As a result。please don’t(6)worry about your future very much and just(7)focus 011 your study.And I'm sure a bright future will(8)wait for you.
My Other classmates and I have donated some money to(9)assist you in reconstructing your homes.(10)However hard it is.we will still stay with you and help you?
Best regards!
Yours,
Li Ming
【点评】
(1)“知道,了解"
(2)“就…方面来说”
(3)who引导的定语从句,修饰you
(4)although引导让步状语从句
(5)“因此”
(6)“担心”,为主题短语
{7)“集中精力于…”
(8)“等候,等待”
(9)“帮助某人做某事”
{10)however引导让步状语从句
【思路二】第一段对地震灾区学生的遭遇表示同情和慰问;
第二段说明有了政府和其他人的帮助,他们没必要对自己的状况过分担心;
第三段表达自己的美好祝愿.
【范文二】
A letter of Consolation
May 26,2008
Dear Friends,
I am terribly sorry to(1)know about the terrible situation(2)caused by the earthquake happened in the l2“of May in your province.And l would like to express my sympathies to all of you,and my condolences to the families of the victims.
When v叫miss your parents or close friends died in the earthquake and(3)feel frustrated.you should(4)bear in mind that Our government and other Chinese people are still trying their best to help you.And I believe that all the difficulties ahead will be overcome and all of you will return to new homes In the near future.So don't(6)be worried about your situation,you will have new houses to live in and new schools to study in.(7)What you need do is only to(8)forget about the past and(9)concentrate OH your study.
I hope l will see your big smile Off your face again and your life(10)returns to normal.coon.
Best regards!
Yours.
Li Ming
【点评】
(1)“知道,了解”
(2)caused引导的过去分词短语,作后置定语,修饰situation
(3)“感到沮丧”,表达灾区学生的糟糕心情,
(4)“记住…”
(5)“在不远的将来”
(6)“担心,忧虑”,为主题短语
(7)what引导的主语从句
(8)“忘记”
(9)“集中精力于…” 、
(10)“恢复正常”,为主题短语
【我的疑问】(如下,请求专家帮助解答)
看到英语题目后一下子脑子空白,不知如何下手,我该怎么克服
I'11 send you my address________ I find somewhere to live.
[A] although
[B]as
[C]while
[D] once