| — We really enjoy ourselves at the party. Thanks again, Mr. and Mrs. White. — _______. Just drop in whenever you feel like it. |
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| _____ recent report stated that the number of Spanish speakers in the US would be higher than the number of English speaker by_____ year 2090. |
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| "Have a nice day!" is a wonderful expression, _____ us, in effect, to enjoy the moment and to value this very day. |
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| — I'm sorry, I've left my credit card home, so I don't have enough money for the meal. — Take it easy．_____ |
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| A. It's a piece of cake. B. It's my pleasure to pay you. C. It's my treat. D. It's at your expense. |
| — I wonder if you could go with me to the supermarket. — Don't disturb me. I my experiment report all the morning and haven't finished yet. |
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| I think Zhang Yimou's newly-released movie The Flowers of War is outstanding _____ it puts its spotlight on the two most universal and attractive themes women and wars. |
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| After the flood, the first thing the government did was to provide_____ for the homeless familie. |
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| We will be losing money this year unless that new economic plan of yours well. |
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| This article may shock some sensitive readers, I offer my apologies in advance. |
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| —How was your holiday? — It couldn't have been _____. I just stayed in the hotel because it was raining most of the time. |
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| you are aware of the trick used in advertisements, I don't think you are eager to buy. |
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| — I wish I hadn't thrown away that reading list. — I thought you might regret it, that's why I _______ it up from the waste basket. |
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| — Don't you think it necessary that he _______ to Miami but to New York? — I agree, but the problem is _______he has refused to. |
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| —Do we have to wear our school uniforms tomorrow? — I think so. We _____ the coming-of-age ceremony in the afternoon. |
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| — Do you ask why I am learning English? — Yes, I mean, what are you going to do with it? Are you going to be a teacher of English or something like ? |
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| Friends are angels who lift us to our feet ____our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. |
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| The company's _______ to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. |
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| Danby left word with my secretary _____ he would like to call again tomorrow. |
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| — Have you got any good plans, Jack? — Let's go to the charity to _____ some money and old clothes. |
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| — I'd like to be on my own for a while. Do you mind? — ________. Go ahead. |
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| Serious Business Let me take you 1 a couple of years.Come with me as we relearn a lesson, one that has stuck with me, in my present memory, and 2 me yet. We walked into Elida Road Hardware, an old-fashioned hardware store.No automatic door, not a computer in the building.It was one that I went to fairly often.As we entered the door, two sounds 3 us. The sleigh bells of last year made that sweet, peaceful tinkle as we opened the door.The other sound was the electronic beeper that reminded Andy of our 4 . "Good afternoon, Ryan," 5 the cheerful greeting.Andy was a very 6 sort of owner. He was of medium build and height, and the smile on his face welcomed us. We walked across the old wood floor.Andy asked us what he could help us with.I told him we were 7 a spring.He very patiently replied, "I have lots of springs.You're going to need to be more 8 ." "Just a spring for an old-fashioned screen door." "That's it.A screen door spring.Right down there." We 9 where he was pointing, and sure enough, there they were.Andy knew his store, and his products.That was why I came here instead of Meijer. The service couldn't be beaten. The price -Yes.But service and 10 -No. I picked up one and followed him to the 11 . He 12 the price, doing the math in his head."$ 1.88 , with tax: comes to $ 1. 99. " " Put it on my dad's account." He nodded and smiled, "Good dad's account." He laughed."I don't know what you boys would do 13 dad's account!" He handed me the ticket and as I 14 it I asked, "You really trust my signature?" His reply surprised, 15 delighted me."When I can't trust Jerry Hoover's boys I can trust nobody!" We left, and the brain 16 started to forget things, in order of importance.But what Andy said that day rang in my ears.And it rings in my ears today.That's a tall order to live up to. It's a high standard of 17 . My father made a fame for that name, and I get to 18 the benefits.But on account of this, I must 19 that fame. And that's 20 business. | ||||
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| What separates me from everyone else? The difference is not what clothes I wear or the music I listen to, but what I feel inside. Ever since I was young, I have loved professional wrestling. I woke up every Saturday to watch my favorite "Superstars." As I grew older, I got a lot of flak for watching this "fake" sport. My peers would laugh at me for following what was called a "man's soap opera." So, I put my love for wrestling on the shelf. Like everyone else, I wanted to be associated with the cool clique. I yearned to be invited to the parties of the in-crowd and hang out with the popular kids. I became pretty successful. Although my Friday evenings were busy with parties, I would still wake up early Saturdays to watch wrestling. It wasn't until freshman year that I realized I wasn't being myself. That year, I tried many new things and activities and made new friends. In my town, football was the sport, so I decided to play football, thinking it might give me a head start in popularity. The team started with 48 athletes. At the end, there were 14 of us left. I stuck it out not because I liked it, but because I am not a quitter. That long season taught me a lesson: I wasn't a football player. More importantly, it taught me to be myself. After that season, I went back to being a wrestling fan. I watched it religiously, no matter what insults were thrown my way. I came across a quote: "Don't Dream It, Be It." When I read this, my friend Dan had the same idea I had. "What if we build a wrestling ring?" we asked. We acquired the necessary wood and equipment for its construction. The following weekend, we met at his house. We saw our dream in a pile in his backyard. We worked from dawn to dusk to build our great establishment. By Sunday night, our mission was complete. Our hard work (combined with a little creativity) had paid off. We had a real ring. We decided to hold an "event." We practiced for hours, trying to improve every aspect of our wrestling ability. The date was May 24th. Our show had a start time of 9: 00 p.m. To our surprise, about one hundred family, friends and fans showed up to support us. It was the most important night of my life and a complete success. Since that time, we have held five shows with as many as two hundred and fifty people turning out. We continue to live this dream. We accomplished what we set out to do. We are now well known throughout school. When I walk down the halls, I am respected by my peers. Some are the same peers who ridiculed me for watching wrestling when I was younger. When they approach me, they often say, "Good match, Chris." I humbly say, "Thank you," knowing I did something I believed in. As my senior year winds down, I'll remember all of my high school memories. But what will stick out most is the memory that I did something I loved, despite what everyone said or thought. I accomplished my goal ... I lived my dream. |
| 1. What makes the writer different from the others is _______. |
| A. the different sports he loves B. the different clothes he wears and the different music he listens to C. that he is younger than the others. D. the different ideas he has |
| 2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? |
| A. I practiced wrestling secretly in my spare time. B. I put the clothes for wrestling on the shelf. C. I decided to quit following wrestling. D. I began not to watch wrestling on TV. |
| 3. When the writer was a freshman, he ___________. |
| A. knew he couldn't be a good football player B. realized he was being himself C. was still sociable D. built a wrestling ring |
| 4. The writer built the wrestling ring in order to ________. |
| A. play football there B. make his dream realized C. be a professional player D. have parties there. |
| 5. What is the writer's attitude towards his experience in high school? |
| A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Doubtful D. Surprised |
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| Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Trevor The Taxi In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life: "Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken." The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself! Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Girl Who Believed In Fairies The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do: "Oh , oh ," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace." How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young little princesses! Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Envious Kings This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards. Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other: "In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk." They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out! Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Wise Old Woman This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike. Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special. "As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange." So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link! Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out! "My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift. "Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes." So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey! |
| 1.Which story is more well-received by young girls? |
| A.Trevor The Taxi B. Faffenburger's Odyssey C.The Wise Old Woman D. The Girl Who Believed In Fairys |
| 2.You can find the description of a night scene in _______? |
| A.The Envious Kings B.The Girl Who Believed In Fairies C.The Wise Old Woman D. Faffenburger's Odyssey |
| 3. According to the passage, the kings in "The Envious Kings" can be described as_______? |
| A. Jealous B. powerful C. rude D. ugly |
| 4.Who will most probably find the passage useful? |
| A. parents with children B. children who love to surf the Internet C. teachers in high school D. experts who concern children |
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| Half of the world's population is affected by Asian monsoons (季风), but monsoons are difficult to predict. American researchers have put together a 700-year record of the rainy seasons, which is expected to provide guidance for experts making weather predictions Every year, moist (潮湿的) air masses,known as monsoon,produce large amounts of rainfall in India, East Asia, Northern Australia and East Africa. All this wet air is pulled in by a high pressure area over the Indian Ocean and a low pressure area to the south. According to Edward Cook, a weather expert at Columbia University in New York, the complex nature of the climate systems across Asia makes monsoons hard to predict. In addition, climate records for the area are too recent and not detailed enough to be of much use. Therefore, he and a team of researchers spent more than fifteen years traveling across Asia, looking for trees old enough to provide long-term records. They measured the rings, or circles, inside thousands of ancient trees in more than 300 places. Rainfall has a direct link to the growth and width of rings on some kinds of trees. The researchers developed a document they are calling a Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas. It shows the effect of monsoons over seven centuries, beginning in the 1300s. Professor Cook says the tree-ring records show periods of wet and dry weather. "If the monsoon basically fails or is a very weak one, the trees affected by monsoons at that location might put on a very narrow ring. But if the monsoon is very strong, the trees affected by that monsoon might put on a wide ring for that year. So, the wide and narrow ring widths of the chronology that we developed in Asia provide us with a measure of monsoon variability." With all this information, researchers say they can begin to improve computer climate models for predicting the behavior of monsoons. "There has been widespread famine and starvation and human dying in the past in large droughts. And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy, it can cause extensive flooding." said Eugene Wahl, a scientist with America's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "So, to get a sense of what the regional moisture patterns have been, dryness and wetness over such a long period of time in great detail, I would call it a kind of victory for climate science." |
| 1.What's the passage mainly about? |
| A. The effects of Asian monsoons. B. The necessity of weather forecast. C. The achievements of Edward cook. D. A breakthrough in monsoon prediction. |
| 2. It is difficult for experts to predict Asian monsoons because _______. |
| A. it is hard to keep long-term climate records. B. they are formed under complex climate systems. C. they influence many nations. D. there is heavy rainfall in Asia. |
| 3. What can be inferred from the passage? |
| A. Long and detailed climate records can offer useful information for monsoon research. B. The Monsoon Asia Drought Atlas has a monsoon record for about 1,300 years. C. The trees affected by monsoon grow fast if the monsoon is weak. D. The rainfall might be low although the monsoon is strong in monsoon-affected areas. |
| 4. According to Professor Cook, the rings of the trees _______. |
| A. determine the regional climate. B. have a great influence on the regional climate. C. offer people information about the regional climate. D. reflect all kinds of regional climate information. |
| 5. What do we know about the research according to Eugene Wahl? |
| A. It is a great achievement in climate science. B. It should include information about human life in the past. C. It has analysed moisture models world wide, D. It will help people prevent droughts and floods. |
| 6. Which of the following best describes the tone of this passage? |
| A. Matter-of -fact B. Pessimistic C. Humorous D. Friendl |
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| Parents divorced, little Buddy was in the care of his mother's large Alabama family. Over the years, Buddy seldom saw either of his parents. But he was happy where he was and he had many kindly relatives, among whom Miss Sook was by far his best friend. Before Christmas, Buddy's father had managed to get legal custody(法定监护) of him for this Christmas. So, he had a new suit, with a card pinned with his name and address and made the trip alone, by bus, to New Orleans. Several things occurred that kept me awake the whole night. First, the footfalls, the noise of my father running up and down the stairs, breathing heavily, I had to see what he was up to. So I hid and watched. There was a Christmas tree and the fireplace downstairs. Moreover, I could see my father. He was crawling around under the tree arranging a pyramid of packages. I felt dizzy, for what I saw forced me to reconsider everything. If these were presents intended for me, then obviously they had not been ordered by the Lord and delivered by Santa Claus; no, they were gifts bought and wrapped by my father,which meant that my rotten little cousin Billy Bob and other rotten kids like him weren't lying when they laughed at me and told me there was no Santa Claus. The worst thought was: Had Sook known the truth, and lied to me? No, Sook would never lie to me. She believed. It was just that-well, though she was sixty-something, in some ways she was at least as much of a child as I was. I waited until I was sure he was in bed and sound asleep. Then I crept downstairs and examined the tags attached to each of the packages. They all said: "For Buddy." I decided to open the packages: It was Christmas morning. I was awake, so why not? I won't bother to describe what was inside them: just shirts and sweaters and dull stuff like that. The only thing I appreciated was a toy gun. Somehow I got the idea it would be fun to waken my father by firing it. So I did. Bang. Bang. Bang. He raced out of his room, wild-eyed, Bang. Bang. Bang. "Buddy-what the hell do you think you're doing?" Bang. Bang. Bang. "Stop that!" I laughed. "Look, Daddy. Look at all wonderful things Santa Claus brought me." Calm now, he walked into the room and hugged me. "You like what Santa Claus brought you?" I smiled at him. He smiled at me. There was a tender lingering (逗留不去的) moment, damaged when I said: "Yes. But what are you going to give me, Daddy?" His smile evaporated. His eyes narrowed suspiciously-you could see that he thought I was pulling some kind of trick. But then he blushed, as though he was ashamed to be thinking what he was thinking. He patted my head, and coughed and said: "Well, I thought I'd wait and let you pick out something you wanted. Is there anything particular you want?" I reminded him of the airplane we had seen in the toy store on Canal Street. His face sagged. Oh, yes, he remembered the airplane and how expensive it was. Nevertheless, the next day I was sitting in that airplane dreaming I was zooming toward heaven while my father wrote out a check for a happy salesman, who promised to help ship the plane on the bus. But I wasn't free of New Orleans yet. The problem was a large bottle of wine; maybe it was because of my departure, but anyway my father had been drinking it all day, and on the way to the bus station, he scared me by grabbing my wrist and harshly whispering: "I'm not going to let you go. I can't let you go back to that crazy family in that crazy old house. Just look at what they've done to you. A boy six, almost seven, talking about Santa Claus! It's all their fault, all those sour old spinsters with their Bibles and their knitting needles, those drunken uncles. Listen to me, Buddy. There is no God! There is no Santa Claus. " He was squeezing my wrist so hard that it ached. "Kiss me. Please. Please. Kiss me. Tell your daddy that you love him." But I couldn't speak. I was terrified I was going to miss my bus. And I was worried about my plane, which was strapped to the top of the taxi. "Say it: 'I love you.' Say it. Please. Buddy. Say it." It was lucky for me that our taxi-driver was a good-hearted man. Because if it hadn't been for his help, and the help of some efficient porters and a friendly policeman, I don't know what would have happened when we reached the station. My father was so drunk he could hardly walk, but the policeman talked to him, quieted him down, helped him to stand straight, and the taxi-man promised to take him safely home. But my father would not leave until he had seen the porters put me on the bus. Once I was on the bus, I crouched in a seat and shut my eyes. I felt the strangest pain. A crushing pain that hurt everywhere. I thought if I took off my heavy city shoes, those crucifying monsters, the agony would ease. I took them off, but the mysterious pain did not leave me. In a way it never has; never will. Twelve hours later I was home in bed. The room was dark. Sook was sitting beside me, rocking in a rocking chair, a sound as soothing (令人舒畅的) as ocean waves. I had tried to tell her everything that had happened, and only stopped when I was hoarse (嘶哑的) as a howling dog. She stroked her fingers through my hair, and said: "Of course there is a Santa Clause. It's just that no single somebody could do all he has to do. So the Lord has spread the task among us all. That's why everybody is Santa Claus. I am. You are. Even you cousin Billy Bob. Now go to sleep. Count stars. Think of the quietest thing. Like snow. I'm sorry you didn't get to see any. But now snow is falling through the stars-" Stars sparkled, snow whirled inside my head; the last thing I remembered was the peaceful voice of the Lord telling me something I must do. And the next day I did it. I went with Sook to the post office and bought a penny postcard. That same postcard exists today. It was found in my father's safety deposit box when he died last year. Here is what I had written him: Hello pop hope you are well I am and I am turning to pedal my plane so fast I will soon be in the sky so keep your eyes open and yes I love you Buddy. |
| 1. When Buddy asked his Daddy for Christmas presents, his father's reaction suggested that _______. |
| A. He felt sorry he forgot to prepare presents for his son. B. He thought his son should have known all the presents were sent by him, not Santa Claus. C. It was difficult for him to accept that his son is so greedy. D. He was ashamed of not knowing what his son liked. |
| 2. Which of the following statements is NOT true? |
| A. Buddy didn't tell his Daddy "I love you" until his death. B Buddy's father and Miss Sook were people of different personalities. C. Buddy still held the belief that there was Santa Claus. D. Buddy finally mailed a postcard to his father. |
| 3. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? |
| A. Cousin Billy Bob had a good relationship with Buddy. B. Miss Sook had no idea of Santa Clause, and lied to Buddy. C. Father loved Buddy very much and prepared a lot of gifts for him. D. Buddy was afraid of his father for they had been separated long time. |
| 4. The following words can describe Miss Sook except _______. |
| A. old B. clever C. naughty D. trusted |
| 5. Which of the following can be the best title of passage? |
| A. Is There a Santa Clause in the World? B. A Christmas Memory C. How to Celebrate Christmas in a Meaningful Way? D. A Christmas of a Divorced Family |
| 任务型阅读。 下面文章中有5处(第1~5题)需要添加小标题.请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出 符合各段意思的小标题,选项中有一项是多余选项。 |
| A. Arguments are pointless. B. Your parents only want what's best for you. C. Everyone's opinion matters only as much as you want them to. D. You learn by doing. E. Your emotions are under your control. F. You aren't stuck in any situation. Life is the greatest teacher There always comes a moment when I wonder where I will end up and this moment always serves as a strong motivation for me to learn life lesson. I've learned a great many things, but these are the lessons that I wish I'd learned earlier: 1. _________ There was a time when everyone's opinion was mine as well. Whatever preferences I formerly held were dashed in the face of another's. This most likely came from a need to please others. Remember that your opinion matters just as much as the next guy's, whether they make more money than you or are less popular than you. Everyone's opinion holds the same weight. 2. _________ Drama, chaos, and emotional unrest - these were what took up most of my time as a teenager. If I had heard someone said bad things behind my back, I'd be angry. Go crazy. Looking back on those tantrums now, I'm not too surprised. After all, when you have little self control, anything is possible. The lessons here is, remain aware of how you react. 3. _________ Will one small quarrel among friends decide the fate of the entire universe? In my world it felt like it. I just wanted so much to be right and for them so much to be wrong. But in the end, it only resulted in me wasting my time and in the other person storming off in frustration. Is there really a point to arguing? Unless it's absolutely necessary, I've learned that it's better to hold your breath on things you can't control at all. Arguing to change someone's mind is one of them. 4. _________ I'm not saying every parent wants what's best for you (there are outliers), but in general, parents do what they do for you in your best interest. My parents used to make me do the dishes, cook dinner, sweep the floors, mow the lawn, take out the garbage… |
| 短文改错。 下面短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 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。 |
| We are going to take the College Entrance Exams in about ten days. Therefore, many students still don't know how to balance their study, rest and physical exercises while prepared for the Exams. They usually devote too much time to go over their lessons, what results in poor health and low efficiency of learning. As the proverb goes, early to bed and early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy and wise. We'd better leave us enough time to rest and sleep since it enables us learn our lessons more efficient. What's more, a strong and healthy body is the base for our further study, future work and creative activities. In brief, as we are preparing for the Exams, don't forget that rest, exercise and study were equally important. ____________________________________________________________________________ |
| 书面表达。 假设你现在正参加一场英语演讲比赛，你抽到的演讲题目是Smile for Life, and Every Day will be Sunshine, 请你就该话题展开演讲。你的演讲必须包含以下三个方面的内容： 1.你对此话的理解； 2. 用一个事例来支持你的理解； 3 .总结发言。 注意：词数120左右。首尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 |
| Ladies and Gentlemen, It's my honour to give a speech here. My topic of speech is "Smile for Life, and Every Day will be Sunshine". ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your attention! |