The street in front of my house is covered by colorful fallen tree l_____ every autumn.
Fever, c_____ and headache are the common symptoms(症状) of catching a cold.
To be _____/ˈɒnɪst/, she felt very tired, but she kept taking care of her disabled father for 8 years.
My mom always says that she will _____/səkˈsi:d/ in losing weight.
Public speaking is one of the top three fears among adults in both the UK and the US. Here are some suggestions that deal with some of the most common problems people experience with public speaking.
Invite the attention in
Do you hate that moment when you stand up in front of a group to speak and everybody looks at you?
1.It’s a sign that people are interested and want to hear what you have to say. Welcome those looks!
Beat the brain freeze
Have you ever been in the middle of speaking and suddenly...brain freeze! 2.It is possible that you forgot something for the moment. And you are holding your breath! All you need to do is to trust yourself, clear your mind, focus and breathe. 3.
Increase your confidence
Use this exercise to get in touch with the “naturally confident you” inside. Close your eyes and remember a special time you felt really relaxed and confident. Imagine the feeling of relaxation rushing through your whole body. It will pass information to your brain that you are confident and happy.4.
Whether you are someone who just wants to move from good to great with your speaking, or someone who feels too afraid to stand up and speak, the great news is that you can move forward, be relaxed, and turn into a great speaker. 5.
A.Remember there is hope for everyone!
B.Open your eyes and you are ready to go!
C.Your mind goes blank!
D.Well, don’t do that!
E.The thoughts will come rushing back to your mind in no time.
What do you do if you are in trouble on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane.
Body signals
Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training. When you wave your arms up and down in a straight line, it means “yes”. When you point downwards and swing your arm from side to side, it means “no”. If you want the pilot to know that it’s safe to land, push your hands in front of you and bend your knees. If you want to say it’s not safe to land, put your arms in the air and move them to one side.
Smoke signals
The smoke from a fire can be seen from far away, so it’s a good way to draw attention. If the weather is dry, it isn’t hard to start a fire. Remember, however, the fires can be very dangerous if they get out of control. Never light a fire unless you are sure that it can’t spread. If the ground is dark, light smoke can be seen more easily. Green grass and leaves produce light smoke.
Ground-to-air signals
It’s a good idea to build some signals, too. Use large pieces of wood to make the symbols. If you can’t find any wood, use earth. Some useful symbols are：
F “I need food and water.”
II “I need medicine.”
I “I am badly hurt.”
X “I am unable to move from here.”
Pilots’ replies
If the pilot lowers the plane’s wings from side to side, this means “message received and understood”. (At night, the pilot flashes the plane’s green lights.) If the pilot flies the plane in a clockwise (顺时针方向的) circle, this means “message received but not understood”. (At night, the pilot flashes the plane’s red lights.)
However, there is no signal which means “message not received”．
1.Which picture means “it’s safe to land”？
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B.
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D.
2.What can you use to build Ground-to-air signals on a lonely island?
A.Wood or earth. B.Grass and leaves. C.Wood and leaves. D.Sand or grass.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The explanation of body signals on an island.
B.The importance of making signals on an island.
C.Ways of living on a lonely island.
D.Ways of sending out signals on a lonely island.
