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In some foreign countries,some people don't like the number 13.They don't think 13 is a lucky number,for example,they don't like to live on the thirteenth floor.
One day,my friend Jack asked some friends to dinner.When all of his friends arrived,he asked them to sit at the table.He began to count the people in his mind while they were having the delicious food.Suddenly,he cried out,“Oh,there are thirteen people here!”
Everyone's face turned white except Mr Brown.He said slowly with a smile on his face,“Don't worry,my friends.We have fourteen people here.My wife Mrs Brown will have a baby in a few months.She is in the familys now.”
All of them became happy again.“Congratulations!” they said.They all had a good time that evening.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)误(F)。
1.Some people don't like the number 13 because they think it's unlucky.
2.Jack asked his friends to dinner one day.
3.The people felt unhappy when they heard Jack's words.
4.Mrs Brown will have a baby in a few weeks.
5.At last,all people had a good time that evening in the passage.
Good day,mate.My name is Nicole,and I ______ in Australia.
Most of the people in Australia live along the northeast and the southwest coasts.The middle of Australia is too dry,______ few people live there.It is called the outback.I live on a sheep station in the outback.I don't go to ______.I have a radio.I listen to my teacher and send ______ back to her.My tests and homework are sent by mail.
Most Australians,including______,are of British ancestry.When people moved to Australia ______ Britain,they brought many British customs with them.______,we drive on the left side of the road and drink tea,just like they do in Britain.
What about ______? We eat normal American food (some dishes are different).Beef is the most popular meat.
My favourite sport is cricket.We ______ it in summer.Football,rugby,and soccer are also very popular.
Well,I have to______ now.I am going surfing with my friend,Steve.Thanks for visiting my page.
1.A. work B. live C. swim D. travel
2.A. but B. though C. so D. because
3.
A. school B. hospital
C. church D. office
4.A. advice B. gifts C. money D. answers
5.A. him B. her C. me D. you
6.A. for B. from C. in D. with
7.
A. After all B. In addition
C. In fact D. For example
8.A. sport B. food C. meat D. music
9.A. play B. invent C. find D. discover
10.A. go B. sleep C. come D. study
—Could I have a look at your product?
—________.I have brought some with me.
A. Yes,of course B. No,I have no idea
C. That's really funny D. Here we go
—What did Mike say to you?
—He asked me________.He said it looked very strange.
A. what was the building
B. what the building was
C. what would I write my report about
D. what I would write my report about
Betty________ a diary since she was a primary school student.No wonder her writing skills are so good.
A. keeps B. is keeping
C. keeping D. has kept
________ the sun is shining at the moment,it isn't very warm.
A. If B. When
C. Although D. Because