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Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible
Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great
A committee
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If your airport is crowded on a normal day, then it will be especially busy during the holidays. One of the top travel tips for
A. necessarily B. fade C. survive D. expectation E. harsh F. treasure G. quantity H. dramatically I. comfort J. relate K. reflect |
Things I’ve Learned From My First Year Of High School
I just finished my first year of high school, and it has been
1. You’re expected to demonstrate maturity and responsibility
High school teachers won’t
High school teachers enforce higher standards, and most don’t tolerate some of the behaviors that were acceptable in middle school. Again, the goal is to prepare you for college and real life. Even if the
2. Find out who your true friends are
Genuine friends are friends that you can tell everything to and they will not tell anyone else without your permission. They are also there whenever you need them, whether that is to rant or you just need a shoulder to cry on. When you find your true friends, stick with them. The thing about friends is: quality over
To be honest, high school is not easy at first, but with time, you will get to appreciate and
A. turns out B. make sure C. throughout D. pressure E. assignment F. genuine G. forward H. reflect I. creative J. related K. teenager |
Good morning, everyone. I’m your headmaster, Mr. William. Welcome to Elite High School. It’s your first day as senior high school students, so there are a few things I want you to know.
First, I want to say—Congratulations! I know you must have been under great
Next, I want you to know that those who aim high are more likely to succeed. So every one of you will be given a writing
Then, the new school is a new society where you will find
Finally, I hope that every one of you will be able to enjoy your three years in Elite High School!
A.simple B.heard C.difficult D.faster E.personal F.shapes G.goal H.receive I.shared J.come K.happiness |
Everybody has different ways achieving happiness and the reasons for feeling happy may change from year to year, or even from day to day. For example, happiness may
The most important things to remember in your pursuit (追求) of
1. Happiness should not be your only
2. Happiness may come in all sizes and
3. Happiness is meant to be
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In recent years, many well-known colleges abroad allow you to interview with an admissions representative(招生代表), either on campus or in your hometown.
In university application process, the
Remember that most interviews are won or lost before you ever go into them. I am frequently
More importantly, you should do a lot of research on the university in question in
Tell them why you would choose them rather than another excellent American university. If you are interested in biology, be sure to know the biology professors’ names. If you are
A. remains B. effective C. ensure D. including E. access F. last G. preserved H. authority I. damage J. considered K. regularly |
It is said that museums play an important part in education. Those youngsters who visit museums
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If you want to be there for someone who’s dealing with anxiety or depression, here are some tips for you.
★Learn about anxiety and depression.
Someone experiencing anxiety or depression might feel
★Take their feelings seriously.
If your friends are anxious or depressed, it isn’t possible for them just to “cheer up” or “forget about it”. What’s happening must be difficult to
★Help them to find support.
Your friends might not be
★Respond to emergencies (紧急情况).
If you think your friends may
A. restore B. adjustment C. sensitively D. unnatural E. quality F. tempted G. addressed H. vary I. leave J. uninterrupted K. naturally |
It is common to have difficulties sleeping during the day. Humans are born
In order to make this
Arrange to sleep in a(n)
Fit in a nap. When your daytime sleep period is too short, taking a short nap of less than 30 minutes just before work or on a break has been shown to
Develop and follow a sleep routine. It’s best if you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Try not to
Take extra care to make healthy choices. You may be
If you have tried all these things and are still having problems getting enough
A. dissolve B. temporary C. durable D. disposed E. shaped F. handcrafted G. properties H. alternative I. subjects J. list K. make |
What Can You Do with Used Coffee?
It’s the most popular drink worldwide. According to the British Coffee Association, approximately two billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. But after the beans have been picked, roasted and brewed, the grounds are often
The company OCHIS manufactures sunglasses. Max Havrylenko, founder of the company, was searching for a(n)
Rosalie McMillan, a London jeweller, uses recycled coffee grounds along with gold and silver to make
What about a coffee cup made from them? Kaffeeform is a German-based company that transforms used grounds and renewable plant-based raw materials into a durable composite. This is
And it doesn’t stop there. Even without a factory, you can make use of coffee grounds. They