江苏省南通市如皋初级中学2021—2022学年九年级上学期英...

—Why not?

—That sounds _____ .

—_________________ She works  the hardest in our class.

—He _____ Shanghai on business for two weeks.

—__________

—What a pity!

—A one-way ticket _____ $40, and you can _____ another$20 for around-trip.

—Sorry. Mum. I won't do it next time.

—No, you______. You can______it for another two weeks.

—In about two years.

—____________ Look at the sign. It says "No smoking."

According to several recent surveys, some people fear public speaking more than anything else. 1, this fear can be overcome (克服) with two simple methods: practice and using positive (正面的) energy from the audience. Practicing for a speech is essential. 2the task of writing the speech is complete, speakers must practice, practice, practice. The more times they practice the speech, the more3 they are discussing the topic. Using4such as mirrors or video recordings as they practice can show speakers what they look and sound like to the audience. Video is particularly helpful as it can be5 many times, with the presenters focusing (集中) on one part at a time. Another6of dealing with public speaking fears is using the audience's positive energy. Speakers need to remember that the audience wants them to7. Something as basic as a small nod or a smile from a member of the audience should give8to the presenters behind the podium. While it is easy for nervous speakers to focus only on getting through the presentation, using the audience's9will (意愿) helps much in making a speech better.

All in all, these two strategies are sure to help with fear of public speaking. With proper practice and audience empathy (共鸣), it is10 to overcome the fear of public speaking and deliver a successful speech. So there is no need to fear public speaking any more.

On June 9th, 1870, Charles Dickens died at the age of 58. The next day, a headline in The New York Times read, "Death of the Great Novelist... Will Be Remembered by the People... ”

The headline was not overstating(夸大) the popularity of Dickens. Even today, the British novelist is loved by readers all over the world. Dickens created some unforgettable characters. You must have heard of or even read some of his novels: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities. A Tale of Two Cities has sold more than 200 million copies. Since 1897, there have been more than B00 film and TV adaptations(改编版本) of Dickens'works. A Christmas Carol alone has had nearly 50.

Natalie Mcknight is a literature professor(文学教授) who studies Dickens and his works. She explains why the novelist has remained so popular. One important reason, she says, is that Dickens wrote from his heart. He tried hard to produce emotional effects(情感效果) among his readers. In his works, he paid special attention to the "little man" at the bottom of society in the UK, which deeply mirrored the social reality at that time. A Christmas Carol, for example, was written to make every reader think about how they could make a difference to their society. People always enjoy works that make them laugh, cry and think. Many other 19th—century novelists wrote: entertaining(娱乐的) works. However, few of them worked as hard as Dickens to touch the readers deeply.

Dickens wrote about situations and emotions that still interest people today. He used his pen to fight social inequality and gave voice to the poor. His works led to many important social changes. Readers always enjoy seeing poor people rise and succeed.

This year marks the 150th year of Dickens' death. It's another chance to remember this great writer. Will you read or re-read some of his famous works?

—It's too expensive. I can't  (have enough money to buy) it.

World War II has for seventy years.

Peter was slow write down all the main points.

do you usually use your computer ?

We haven't decided go to Shanghai.

The trees down by the farmer to build a wooden house.