1 . Have you ever been in a bathroom, dressing room or another private area with a mirror and had that feeling that someone is watching you? You can check to see if a mirror is transparent by observing how it is installed and using a few simple techniques to determine if there’s a wall behind it.
Check out the lighting. For a two-way mirror to be effective, the light on the mirrored side needs to be 10 times brighter than the light on the other side. If the lighting is dimmer, it’s possible to see through the glass to the observation area. Look around and determine whether the lighting seems extraordinarily bright.
Sound it out. The sound of tapping a two-way mirror has also been described as bright or sharp as opposed to a thud (砰的一声) from an everyday mirror. Tap on the surface of the mirror with your knuckle (指节).
| A．Turn off the lights. |
| B．Try to look through the glass. |
| C．Observe how the mirror is installed. |
| D．If so, you might be looking at a two-way mirror. |
| E．There are some accurate ways to tell if a mirror is two-way or not. |
| F．A normal mirror will produce a dull, flat sound, since it’s placed in front of a wall. |
| G．People standing on the other side of the wall can observe someone looking in the mirror. |
2 . People with social anxiety disorder often have trouble feeling confident when communicating with others. However, you can build up your confidence by making sure that your body language sends a positive message about yourself. Even if you don’t feel confident, practising confident body language can make you feel better about yourself.
Keep your chin up. Do you look at the ground when you are walking? Is your head always down? If so, you need a change by walking with your head up and your eyes looking forward. You may feel unnatural at first.
Give a firm handshake. How is your handshake?
Slow your movements.
| A．Avoid looking at others. |
| B．Make eye contact throughout the conversation. |
| C．Fast movements make you look more anxious. |
| D．So it’s important to have confident body language. |
| E．A weak one is an clear sign of a lack of confidence. |
| F．But gradually, you’ll get used to this more confident gesture (姿势). |
| G．Here are some tips to increase your confidence through body language. |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
There are lots of versions of mooncakes all over China. They have a variety of fillings among that I love the red bean filling better.
I remember try my first mooncake as a kid. We sat in my grandmother’s yard while the full moon shines brightly. It was very special moment. My grandmother baked mooncakes for the whole family. She turned flour and red bean into wonderful mooncakes like magic. When she placed them on the table, they looked like small, round and golden-brown. The deliciously smell soon reached my nose. When she took each bite, the sweet and mild taste slowly filled my mouth.
The mooncake is always my favourite because of its good taste and the happy memories it bring to my mind.
1.表示歉意；
2.说明原因；
3.另约时间。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
7 . How to learn a language in just weeks
When you want to study abroad, you need to learn the language; otherwise you will miss out on the best part!
Free Podcasts(播客)
Search for free language podcasts and listen to them wherever you go, in the car, bus, while you exercise, do dishes and in bed before you are going to sleep.
KISS-Keep it Simple, Stupid
Make a list of 150 very important words and expressions that are essential for everyday communication. Write them on flash cards and put them into categories, such as: which expressions can I use on the road, at home, in class, with friends, etc.
I hope these tips on how to learn a language in just weeks in an interesting, interactive and practical way were helpful to you.
| A．Focus on important words. |
| B．You don’t have to memorize it. |
| C．Use the language for everyday communication. |
| D．But studying vocabulary lists and grammar rules are boring. |
| E．Try not to focus too much on grammar rules, pronunciation and exceptions. |
| F．You can also write these words on sticky notes and put them up all over your room. |
| G．But you can speak the language whenever possible and try not to be afraid of mistakes. |
| A．was being debated | B．was debated |
| C．had been debated | D．debated |
