Section II: Read the following passage and answer the questions
In many of our cities, the downtown areas are growing. Every year, more office buildings are built downtown. These office buildings house the head quarters of many different businesses. The building and their occupants make the downtown a business center.
For a while, downtown areas were losing businesses. In the 1960s and 1970s, some companies moved from cities to new industrial parts. The new buildings were in suburban towns instead of in cities. The companies that moved thought that improvements in communications and transportation made it unimportant to be near customers and other films.
More recently, companies have started to move back into downtown areas. They realize that businesses depend on people getting together in person. Salespersons need to meet with customers to show them merchandise. Those who manage businesses want to be able to meet with people from other companies. employees sometimes need the libraries, banks, and other services offered downtown.
Some companies have also found that moving downtown makes it easier to hire people. People enjoy being in a busy downtown where they can shop during lunch hour. They like being near museums, theatres, and restaurants to which they can go after work.
Most people who work downtown have what we call ‘white-collar’ jobs. Some are manage businesses; some are lawyers; others are programmers, or designers of World Wide Web pages; and some work in services that help other people.
1.In many cities, the downtown area has become .......................................
A. empty B. a business center C. too crowded D. a factory center
2.The word in paragraph 3 that means goods to be sold is .......................................
3.When a business moves downtown, it is close to .......................................
A. many factories. B. other businesses. C. apartment buildings.
4.On the whole, this story is about .......................................
A. downtown business centers. B. salespeople and the customers. C. why people live downtown.
5.Why are jobs downtown called ‘white-collar’ jobs? Because .......................................
A. There are more laundries downtown. B. White collars look nice on everybody
C. Men who worked in offices used to wear white shirts and neckties.
The first reason why many families do vonlunteer work is that they feel satisfied and proud . the feeling of fulfillment comes from helping the community and other people.in addition,vonlunteering is a great way for families to have fun and closer.but many people say the don't have time to volunteer because they have to work and take care of their families .if that's the case,try rethinking some of your free time as a family can make and donate gift blankets for the old homelees people on holidays.your family can also spend only one saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood
1.How do people often feel when they volunteer?
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2.Why don't some people have time to volunteer?
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3.How can your family help old homeless people ?
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1. Robots can ............. our houses when we are away.
2. In the future, robots will be able to do more ............. things for us.
3. I don't agree .............. you that robots will be able to write a letter to an English friend.
4. They will be very useful because they will be able to do ............. everything for us.
5. Do you think robots can work longer than people ............. getting tired.
6. My father always ............. coffee at home instead of going to the coffee shop.
7. Robots will be able to .............. to personal computer in the future.
8. Nowadays robot can't talk to people or play sports, but in the future I think they ...............
9. Will robots be able ............. our voices?
10. Robots can't talk to people or recognise our voices, but scientists are working ................ the solution.
11. Many people think spending money on robots is a complete ................. of time and money.
12. ....................... you walk when you were two?
13. These robots can do many things for the ............ such as cleaning streets or looking after the garden.
14. Home robots can do things .................... repairing things around the house of looking after the garden.
15. ............. do you think about the new kinds of robots?
16. Our future robot will be able to help us ................ the gardening.
17. Robots are helping us a lot in industry, education, and in our house - ...................
18. We waste a lot of money and time researching and making robots. .......................
19. We must be careful because some people may use robots...............
20. Robots will be very useful for our lives but they use ................. energy.
TRANSLATE :
Thankgiving Day is a holiday that Americans celebrate the honor of everything the country offered to their ancestors, who were among the first immigrants to the United States. When they first came to America, they saw that there were enough food and opportunity for everyone. They were even helped by the Indians, who taught them how to grow all kinds of new vegetables, such as corn and yams, or sweet potatoes.
On Thanksgiving Day, it is traditional to eat a big meal together. Americans eat food that was found here by their ancestors. They usually eat turkey with sweet potatoes, Indian corn bread, and have pumpkin pie for dessert.
Every Thanksgiving Day, a giant parade is held by one of the most famous department stores in New York. It is an annual event. And at the end of the parade, children can even see Santa Claus, who is visiting from the North Pole. Santa Claus is invited to remind children and parent that Christmas is not far away.
I.Complete the sentences . Use the correct form of the words in the box.
relaxed , intelligent , wide , confident , simple,
peaceful , important, nice , alike, high
1.This exercise is too difficult. I think you should make it................................. .
2. I feel much ............................... now that she exams are over
3.The last exam was quite easy and I began to feel............................... about my results
4. In some parts of the country , prices are.............................in others
5.In my thinking , health and happiness are..........................money
6.Our new car is a little................................our old one, but still fits easily into the garage
7.Can you think of anything.............................to say?
8.I like living in the countryside. It's .................................living in a big city
9.Indian food is .................................Chinese,I think
10.Now that they had both their hair cut , the twins looked................................... .
1/ Do you think symbols are important for a country culture? Why/ why not ?
2/ what is the most common musical instrument that people play in your country?
Thankgiving Day is a holiday that Americans celebrate the honor of everything the country offered to their ancestors, who were among the first immigrants to the United States. When they first came to America, they saw that there were enough food and opportunity for everyone. They were even helped by the Indians, who taught them how to grow all kinds of new vegetables, such as corn and yams, or sweet potatoes.
On Thanksgiving Day, it is traditional to eat a big meal together. Americans eat food that was found here by their ancestors. They usually eat turkey with sweet potatoes, Indian corn bread, and have pumpkin pie for dessert.
Every Thanksgiving Day, a giant parade is held by one of the most famous department stores in New York. It is an annual event. And at the end of the parade, children can even see Santa Claus, who is visiting from the North Pole. Santa Claus is invited to remind children and parent that Christmas is not far away.
When the first ancestors came to America,what did they see
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Is it traditional to eat a big meal together on Thanksgiving Day
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Do they usually eat turkey with sweet potatoes
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Who is visiting from the North Pole
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On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the tricks (1) ______ making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) ______ fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have (3) ____ right to shout "April Fool!" This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon. If you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool (4) ______. So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. (5)______ you do for, all you want is fun rather than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! But how did this (6) _____ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) _____ 25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to (8) _____ the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them (9) _____ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) ______ who don't want to change with the times.
Hi everyone, my name is An and i came from class 8c. Today I will talk about the
gadgets of the internet today
The Internet is growing and becoming a part of everyday life. No one can deny the benefits that the internet brings. I agree that the Internet is the most useful media today.
First, the Internet is a very useful tool
. We can get information on every aspect very quickly and conveniently. We can read e-books or check weather conditions. Through the internet, we can look at the prices of certain consumer goods.
Second, the Internet is a source of entertainment. We can watch a movie, listen to recent music albums, play games, read novels, ....
Finally, the Internet is an educational medium. We can learn foreign languages, look up information. We can attend online courses. Internet is almost an unlimited educational resource for you to get.
Today, the Internet is a highly effective tool for communication, information gathering and collaboration among remote locations. Millions of people around the world are using the Internet to communicate, share information, create new associations, and so on.
The downside is that the Internet can be addictive. Some people can not live without it. They have no real friends and when the Internet is down, they are angry.
Internet has some rivals but more and more people handle the Internet like phone, or radio. They use it to have fun and work, and I think living now without internet would be quite difficult.
But try to use the internet effectively.
I would like to end here, I hope everyone comments and comments to my rhetoric today is more perfect
