It's not easy to grow up. Actually, it's far from easy. Growing up can be a real "pain" for some of us. We are always doing things that someone else makes us do and aren't allowed to do all the things we like. Sometimes we feel trapped, sometimes we are fearful, and sometimes we just don't understand why we can't stay young forever. When we look back on all the hardships in life with a positive attitude, we realize that all of our growing pains actually turn into growing gains!
Throughout our lives we are going to face many challenges and pains, but we should never let these obstacles keep us from following our dreams. We must overcome every obstacle one small step at a time.
As a young girl my parents forced me to do so many things that I never liked. They made me learn to play the violin and then the piano. At that time I hated music, just because it was what they wanted me to do. But looking back now, I am so glad that my parents encouraged me to take music lessons. Music has enriched my life in so many ways. I realize that my parents and teachers were always pushing me along, not because they wanted me to suffer but because they wanted me to succeed in life. They've always wanted me to have a better life than they did themselves.
Every moment of our lives we are either living or dying, so live life to its fullest! We are all going to experience growing pains, but they are just small pains in life. They might seem so huge at the time but we must be strong. Think about how we would feel if we had no fear and live life like that.
The future is ours! A little hard work and sweat never hurt anyone! If we realize that these pains are just small bumps (凸块) on our road to success we will realize that our growing pains are actually growing gains!
The well-known adventurer(冒险家) and explorer Steve Fossett, born in 1944 in America, was famous for extraordinary(非凡的, 特别的) efforts setting world records in flying, ballooning and sailing. He set or broke over 100 records in five different sports, many of which are still held. Many of his most extraordinary adventures were as a pilot. He once said that he did not like risks(冒险). This might sound strange considering his activities. But he said what he tried to do was to reduce risk with careful planning, technological development and the help of the best scientists and other experts. In 2007, during a short-distance light, his plane disappeared and he died at the age of 63.
In 1903 Benjamin Spock was born in America. After he attended Yale University he joined a sports team that competed in rolling boats，which in 1924 won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. He used to work at a camp for disabled children for three summers during his years at Yale. And the experience probably led to his decision to enter Yale Medical School, and finally completed his medical degree at Columbia in New York. From 1933 he worked as a baby doctor, trying to fit the theories (理论) about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. During the 1950s, Dr Spock became famous. He wrote articles for magazines，appeared on TV programs，taught at universities and gave speeches to talk to parents about their concerns (担心). Benjamin died in 1998 at 94. Yet his advice continues to affect the lives of millions of children and their parents.
An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had four heart surgeries (手术) reached the top of Mount on Thursday, becoming the oldest to climb up the world's highest mountain on May 23，2013. It was Yuichiro Miura. As a famous adventurer, he skied down Everest from the South Col in 1970, a deed that became the subject of a documentary. He has since skied down the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, following the tradition of his late father, who skied down Europe' Mont Blanc at 99. " If you wish strongly, have courage and endurance, then you can get to the summit (顶峰) of your dream." Miura said.
The English language is changing, and you are responsible! Whether we consider changes in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, or the very vocabulary of the language, you have played your part and continue to do so.
When we first learned basic grammar and spelling, perhaps in elementary school, we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacred. The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable. While this way might be helpful for teaching children, it is far from accurate.
The English language, like many others, is a living, growing, ever-evolving thing. Like it or not, you are involved in this change. These changes take many forms. Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries, with the spelling differences in different countries today a reflection of this. While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English, most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language.
The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words. Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of pronouncing certain words. In addition to these differences, the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them. For example, consider the word "err." The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word "her." Older dictionaries show this to be the primary or only pronunciation. However, in recent years, more and more people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like "air." Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words. The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language. Through the centuries, many words have come from other languages. In fact, English has probably done this more than any other language in the world, which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions.
Of course, many slang words have been just short-lived fashions that have died out quickly. Others, though, have been adopted by mainstream society and become respectable, as have many technical terms. So then remember, the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street, or make up your own words, you may be contributing to the future of the English language.
It is not so easy to disagree with your parents. Here are a few quick tips on how to show your opinion in the right way.
Don't let angry words fly out of your mouth if you don't really want to say them, or you will have a lot of work to do later.
. How would you feel if you were your mother or father? Why do they do that? Is it really bad?
Try to stay calm. If you find yourself getting too angry, ask for some time to be alone.
Learn to listen. Maybe your parents aren't as persuasive as you think. .
Pay attention to needs rather than problems. Tell your parents that you want to discuss the problem with them rather than work against them.
A. Never listen to your parents.
B. Think before you speak.
C. It is quite common to disagree with one's parents.
D. Hear them out and then decide how to deal with the problem.
E. Think about the problem from your parents' point of view.
F. If you can, try to discuss the problem with your parents at another time.
G. Be clear about what you need, rather than focus on why you disagree.
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 1 after having dinner together. They discussed the 2they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, "I had a 3 house built for Mama." The second said, "I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer (经销商) send a 4 to her." The third said, "I built a beautiful 5 for Mama." The fourth said, "You know 6 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can't read any more because she can't 7 very well. I met a 8 who had a parrot (鹦鹉) that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 9 it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years,10 it is worth it." On hearing that, the other brothers were 11 by his good thought.
After the holidays their mother 12 her thank-you notes, which read:
"Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to 13 the whole house. It's a tiring job. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to 14 I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I'll 15 use the car. The 16 was good, although not practical. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 17plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I've almost 18 my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I won't use it. Thank you all the same."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the 19 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 20 I liked it very much. Thank you."
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Yangshuo, China
It was raining lightly when I (arrive) in Yangshuo before dawn(黎明). But I didn't care. A few hours , I'd been at home in Hong Kong, with (it) choking(令人窒息的) smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.
I'd skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone(石灰岩) mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River are pictured by artists in so many Chinese (painting). Instead, I'd headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it's only an hour away car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
Yangshuo(be) really beautiful. A study of travelers(conduct进行) by the website TripAdvisor names(命名) Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination(目的地) for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says itregular) arranges (安排) quick getaways(短途旅行) here for people(live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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：在错的词下画横线,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1词;
2．只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Mr. Wang is my English teacher but I really love his lessons. He loves English so he teaches with great energy. Mr. Wang prepares his lessons very well and use things like PPT and videos to making the subject come alive. Mr. Wang is very strict at us；he works very hard and he requests us do the same. We respect Mr. Wang and do not mind him being strict because we knew he is only trying to help us learn well and speak English fluent. Mr. Wang is my favorite teachers because of his love of English makes me love it too. I know I will always have an interest on English.
建议多邀请他们参加一些聚会或者活动，这样不仅有利于提高他们 
英语水平、帮助他们排遣孤独，而且有利于你们了解中国文化、学习汉语知识。这样你们就能够很好地相处。
注意：1）词数：100左右；
2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3）开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Rose,
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Yours,
Li Hua
