I’ll never get married― I don’t want to spend my life surrounded by dirty washing and(
) .
A.children screaming
B.screaming children
C.screamed children
D.children screamed
) .
A.children screaming
B.screaming children
C.screamed children
D.children screamed
If you don't give ______smoking, you'll never get better.
A. off
B. up
C. out
D. in
Come, spend a summer studying in the USA, and get to know people and a land which are incredibly rich in their variety. You may end up on an urban campus or a rural one, at a small school or a large one, in a cool climate or a warm one, in San Francisco or St. Louis. But whatever your experience, it will be first-hand, personal, alive, and unforgettable!
If you spend a summer studying in the USA, you'll have advantages which the tourist never will. Not only will you learn the subject matter of your choice, but you’ll gain an understanding of the American educational system as well. You'll experience the culture of the people and the dynamics of your physical environment. But above all, as a student you'll have a chance to meet Americans. Get to know them, communicate, exchange ideas and opinions, and hopefully form. friendships which will endure beyond the length of your stay in the USA.
The following articles will help you in deciding which summer program to choose, what to bring, and how to adjust to the life in the USA. But the first and most important decision is one which you can make right now. Why not say, "This summer, I'll be studying in the USA!"
According to the passage, our impressions of other countries and their people are usually developed ______.
A.through first-hand experience
B.in the very countries
C.through friendships with people
D.through various sources of experience
I′ll never forget the day ____ I became a doctor.
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.when
A.have a link with
B.connect with
C.communicate with
D.get hold of
Tony. Mom, I'll be 12 next week. May I have a birthday party?
Mom: ______.
A. I think so.
B. With pleasure.
C. Please take it easy.
D. Yes, but why?
E. Sure you can.
F. It's very kind of you!
G. Never mind.
H. Not too bad.
A.I never dream
B.Never do I have dreamed
C.Do I never dream
D.I never dreamed
Recently I have avoided watching games, not even at a TV live coverage, still less to the match in person. That's because I know I couldn't control myself. When watching a match, I'll inevitably take sides and be emotionally involved, strongly wishing for the triumph of the side over its opponent. As I often side with the "weaker" in a match, watching it will only spell worry and misery for me.
Not long ago when I accompanied my wife to a super world tennis match my horizons broadened as regards sports competition. It seemed to me that wins and losses were relative and transient. What mattered was the ever-higher level achieved through contest. Victory was a result of all the efforts made by both sides. As one of the audience, I should applaud the energetic performance of both to the neglect of the result. Why should I regard the contest as a life-and-death struggle, the winner as survival and the loser as dead?
The basketball team was often defeated because ______.
A.the team members didn't know how to play basketball
B.the team members were students who only know how to study book knowledge
C.there were only one or two members who were qualified for basketball
D.the morale of the team was low
Simon: I hope you'll pardon me for saying the wrong words. I just couldn't help.
Gary: ______. It doesn't really matter.
A. I think so.
B. With pleasure.
C. Please take it easy.
D. Yes, but why?
E. Sure you can.
F. It's very kind of you!
G. Never mind.
H. Not too bad.
Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security.
"I'm all right, I'm insured".
Maybe—if you're fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place upon your possessions. But you can't insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are seriously damaged by some stranger, our windows and doors smashed, our precious possessions ruined.
"It won't happen to me".
Won't it? A home is broken into almost every minute of the day. Thefts of all kinds, including cars and property stolen, happen twice as frequently.
"I've nothing worth stealing".
You may think not. But in fact every one has something worth a thief's attention. And we all have things of special value to us even if they're worth little or nothing in cash terms.
"I'm only a tenant here".
The thief doesn't care whether you're a tenant or an owner-occupier. You're just as likely to be robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house if you think extra locks and fastenings are necessary.
"They'll get in any way".
Most thieves are always looking for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged by houses they can't get into quickly and easily. So it's worth taking care.
This booklet will help you—It's based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve some expense, but this is small compared with the loss and unhappiness you might otherwise suffer. If you are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station.
Why should you still worry about protecting your possessions when you have insured them?
A.You tend to undervalue your possessions.
B.You cannot insure against any damage to property.
C.A robbery can ruin your happiness at home.
D.It takes a long time to recover all your money.