Dear Dani,
My friend makes up stories about things she has done all the time and other people at school believe her. What should I do?
Anna
Dani says:
Often people make things up because they’re worried that they are not interesting. So let your friend know that she doesn’t need stories to make friends or impress (给……留下深刻印象) others. Point out that when others discover the truth, they won’t be impressed at all.
Dear Dani,
I have two best friends and they’re always leaving me out! They never invite me to anything. What can I do?
Tom
Dani says:
Groups of three can be very difficult because one person often gets left out. Your friends may not realize how you feel. Talk to them about this and agree to plan the next outing together. With a bit of effort, a group of three can be a wonderful friendship!
Dear Dani,
I told my friend a secret, but then I found out she told it to somebody else. What can I do?
Daisy
Dani says:
We all make mistakes so give your friend another chance. But tell her that your secret is important to you and that she must not do this again. If your friend finds it hard to keep a secret, be careful what you tell her in future.
Dear Dani,
I’m friends with a boy, but some girls keep laughing at me about it. Can’t girls be friends with boys as well?
Mary
Dani says:
Of course girls can be friends with boys. Some girls laugh at this because they don’t really know any boys. Carry on enjoying your friendship. If the girls got to know this boy, they might stop teasing you. Why not invite one or two of them along next time you meet him?
1.What’s worrying Anna?
A. Her friend keeps telling lies. B. Her friend is not interesting.
C. Her friend does not believe her. D. Her friend reads her terrible stories.
2.Whose friend has a big mouth?
A. Tom. B. Mary.
C. Anna. D. Daisy.
3.The underlined word “teasing” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.
A. avoiding B. hating
C. making fun of D. taking pity on
为了给中学生提供一个倾诉内心困扰的平台，某中学英文报开辟了"HEART-TO-HEART" 专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Doris，收到一封署名为Tom的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，以至于和同学、父母的关系受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。
内容要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议，如向你信任的人倾诉，进行户外活动和体育锻炼，保持乐 观心态等，并说明理由。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3．信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：temper n. 脾气，情绪 optimistic adj.乐观的
Dear Tom,
I'm sorry to know that you're having such a bad time at the moment.
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Yours,
Doris
用所给词的适当形式填空或在空白处填入一个恰当的词
1.He made a __________ (judge) about the situation based on the report.
2.Gardening, as a way to relax, is gaining __________ (popular).
3.Her coffee tasted bitter so she __________ (add) some sugar to it.
4.Under no __________ (circumstance) are you to go out.
5.It is important for the two countries to take immediate measures to avoid________ (misunderstand) each other.
6.Because of a lack of rain, animals have trouble __________ (find) enough food to eat.
7.The history of the town __________ (date) back to the Middle Ages.
8.The project has benefited __________ (enormous) from Jan's knowledge.
9.It is __________ (advise) for you to practice speaking English every morning.
10.She let out a groan and __________ (sink) down into a chair.
11.We want to contribute to building an __________ (endure) peace and lasting prosperity for the world.
12.She has made great progress __________ she came into the class.
13.I would appreciate it __________ you paid in cash.
14.The house was near a park but there was a road ahead __________ it.
15.I'm counting __________ you to help me.
根据首字母及汉语提示拼写单词
1.He studies so hard that he is _________ (可能) to pass the exam.
2.Our parents should be treated with _________ (尊敬).
3.This medicine will _________ (确保) you a good night's sleep.
4.My friend knows where he can pick up a satisfying car for you at a _________ (合理的) price.
5.We choose clothes simply by _________ (偏爱).
6.Films with lovely pictures and songs a_________ to young children.
7.Kay g_________ hold of my arm to stop herself falling off the chair..
8.The teacher used the colored chalks to h_________ the important points on the blackboard.
9.The school has a system of r_________ and punishments to encourage good behavior.
10.Classics mean that they stay popular for a long time and never go totally out of f_________.
Everyone has something that he or she cherishes a lot.
Dad had a green comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his ______ and say, "Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?"
I was ______ to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such ______. I would excitedly turn the tap ______ and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I'd done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would ______ affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet.
Two years later, Dad started his own ______, which wasn't doing so well. That was when things started to ______ . Dad didn't come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became ______with him for placing our family in trouble. With ______ , an uncomfortable silence grew between us.
After my graduation, Dad's business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home ______. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, "Hey, would you help me ______ my comb?" I looked at him a while, then ______ the comb and headed to the sink.
It hit me then: why, as a child, ______ Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine meant Dad was home early to ______ the evening with Mum and me. It ______ a happy and loving family.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and ______ placed his comb on his wallet. But this time, I noticed something ______. Dad had aged. He had wrinkles (皱纹) next to his eyes when he smiled, ______ his smile was still as ______ as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good ______ for his family.
1.A. wallet B. comb C. bag D. brush
2.A. ashamed B. annoyed C. pleased D. relieved
3.A. pain B. courage C. sadness D. joy
4.A. over B. in C. on D. out
5.A. smile B. stare C. laugh D. shout
6.A. task B. journey C. family D. business
7.A. improve B. change C. form D. progress
8.A. mad B. satisfied C. delighted D. strict
9.A. speed B. time C. ease D. patience
10.A. rarely B. occasionally C. early D. frequently
11.A. repair B. keep C. sharpen D. clean
12.A. took B. dropped C. threw D. handed
13.A. watching B. letting C. helping D. hearing
14.A. spend B. lose C. waste D. find
15.A. affected B. broke C. supported D. meant
16.A. hurriedly B. firmly C. carefully D. casually
17.A. exciting B. interesting C. urgent D. different
18.A. yet B. or C. for D. so
19.A. cautious B. heartwarming C. innocent D. convincing
20.A. education B. origin C. life D. reputation
Most people think that good looks and being smart will give you advantage in life. The first is God-given. 1. In this article we explore some different ways to become smarter.
Go to college, and get an education. 2. It means that you will have been exposed to many different ideas and hopefully you will have learned how to think. Being able to think outside the box and for yourself are features smart people possess.
Read books and educational magazines. 3. Educational magazines such as Discovery or National Geographic are a wealth of knowledge that you can share with others, thus making you sound very smart. If you do watch television, try watching something where you can learn such as the History Channel, Discovery etc.
Expand your vocabulary. Try to learn one new word a week. It does not seem like much, but adding 52 new words to your vocabulary will really make you appear much smarter. Subscribing to vocabulary.com is a good start. 4. This way you are actually getting 365 words a year, but that is usually more than most people can absorb.
5. Uneducated people and people not considered as being smart tend to do this. They hear an outrageous(骇人的) claim and they repeat it to the nearest ear. You can do much harm to your quest for being smart if you are known for giving bad information.
A. That is my exact point.
B. And unluckily most of us are not good-looking.
C. You will have a new word sent to your e-mail address daily.
D. Reading books works the brain out more than viewing television.
E. The programs actually provide you with information you can use.
F. College does not necessarily mean you will be smarter, just educated.
G. Do not repeat everything people tell you until you know that it is true.
