Advertising agencies used to create this kind of advertising and it could be very     1     (有效的). But then they realised that it might not bes    2     for a marketplace where products and services are in direct     3     (竞争) with each other. Particularly now, in modern times, advertisements need to a    4     and hold the attention of the public. For this reason, it’s now normal to see advertisements that     5     (由……组成) of pictures or words from experts to show people how good the product is.

Personally speaking,     1     I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a    2     and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and    3       made me feel at home wherever I went.

After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism    4    :”There’s nothing like Australia.”

Some of the first poems a young child learns in English are    1       rhymes. They are usually the traditional poems or     2       songs. The language of these rhymes, like Poem A, is to the point but has a storyline. Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, have a strong rhythm, and often repeat the same words. The poems may not make sense and even seem     3    , but they are easy to learn and     4    .

As students, you must take your studies seriously and accept responsibility for your own learning. This means meeting deadlines for your schoolwork, following your teachers’ guidance, and of course, always aiming for academic     1     However, your responsibilities go far beyond your studies. As you go through your daily life, you will     2     many difficult situations where things may go wrong. Instead of being quick to     3     others, analyse the problem, and if it is indeed your own fault, be ready to admit your mistake and then correct it. This way, you practise the virtue of courage. Always give your best in whatever you     4     out to do, however difficult that might be. This way, you practise the virtue of determination. Be honest by saying what you mean and by meaning what you say. This way, you practise the virtue of     5    . Taking responsibility in all aspects of your everyday life, therefore, will help build a strong character.

I came out just like I went in, feet first and belly down. My legs were spread out like a bean-shooter stalk. Arms flailing the air, I     1     (快速钻出来)and up. I seemed to hang suspended in air at the peak of my climb. I could see the hard-packed ground far below. As I started down, I shut my eyes tight and     2     (咬紧牙关). This didn’t seem to help. With     3     (劈里啪啦声), I landed. I felt the air     4     (呼呼吹)between my teeth. I tried to scream, but had no wind left to make a sound. After bouncing a couple of times, I finally settled down to earth. I lay spread-eagled for a few seconds, and then slowly got to my knees.

One pup started my way. I held my breath. On he came until I felt a     5     (刺痒的小脚) on mine. The other pup followed. A warm puppy tongue    6    (抚摩)my sore foot. I     7    （跪下)and gathered them in my arms. I buried my face between their    8    (扭动着的身体)and cried. Rising with the two pups held close to my chest, I asked if I owed anything.

Between sobs, I heard the     9     (愉快的尖叫声)from my sisters as they fondled my pups.

I heard the     10     (绳子扯断的吧嗒声) and the rattle of paper. The oh’s and ah’s from my sisters were     11     (太好听了).

Mama     12     (飞奔出来) with my sisters right behind her. Papa was out by the bam harnessing his team. Mama yelled something to him about a snake. He dropped the harness,     13     (一跃跨过) the rail fence, and in a long lope started for me. Mama reached me first. She grabbed me and shouted, “where did it bite you?”

Mama just     14    (呻吟) way down deep and covered her face with her hands. Some big     15     (泪水涌出来) between her fingers. Almost in a whisper, I heard her say, “Thank God; I thought you were snake-bitten.”

Could machines really develop human-like intelligence? And what would happen if they did? Would thinking machines work alongside humans or     1     the existence of humans? How would they be punished if they     2     crimes or even murdered humans? As we become more and more     3     on computers, some scientists are urging us to think about the dangers     4    by the advances in AI. Stephen Hawking, for example, warned, “The development of full artificial intelligence could     5    the end of the human race.

“We regret to inform you...” These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, but words every writer knows well. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts s    1     when they reach that final sentence. You may have spent years giving up your weekends and free time to write your life’s work, yet still this is often not enough. Everyone knows that success rarely happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have p    2     faced rejection.

Take for example J. K. Rowling. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers, and s    3     it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving     4     little money, spending all her time writing. When she finally finished her first book, she received c    5     from publishers along the lines of “too difficult for children”, “too long”, “Children would not be interested in it”. N    6    , she persevered. After a total of twelve rejections, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, and as we know, Harry Potter became     7     global success, with over 400 million books     8     and translated into more than seventy different languages.

So, it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to g    9     success. While a lot of hard work and a t    10     of luck play a part, perseverance is the key. Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you…”

    1     (英语说得流利) is my dream. I am completely aware that it is difficult     2     (流利地说英语). So I asked my English teacher for help straight away. She gave me some advice. First of all, it is necessary for me     3     (在任何可能的时候说英语). Besides, it is very important     4     (练习正确的发音). All in all, it is possible for me     5     (擅长英语口语) if I am hard­working enough.

A few minutes later, the other two cyclists arrived. They were shocked to find Mac’s bicycle lying on the road, his tent bag torn and Mac just like a drowned mouse. They asked anxiously     1    (到底发生了什么). Mac responded breathlessly that     2     (他差点被一匹狼吃掉). When told about     3     (Mac经历了什么), they couldn’t help screaming out, “What a narrow escape!” “Yes, without their timely help,     4     (我早已经是狼的盘中餐了).” Mac’s friends were also thankful to Paul and Becky. Afraid that there might be more potential dangers ahead, Paul and Becky asked kindly     5     (他们是否需要搭便车). Mac and his friends answered with one voice,   “    6     (我们乐意). Thank you from the bottom of our hearts！”

    1     (我会非常高兴) if you could come and join in my birthday party at 7 p. m. next Friday at my home.     2     (将会有十几个朋友) present at the party.     3     (派对不仅仅是为了玩); it is also for mutual communication. So please accept my sincere invitation.