We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don't do a very good job. However, you have to give a speech and you are frightened. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, "Thank Goodness, it's over. 1. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! It isn't that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. 2..
What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Organize your material and use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don't talk over their heads, and don't talk down to them. 3. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don't have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Are you ready now? 5.
A. Don't look at the audience during your speech.
B. Talk about whatever you are familiar with.
C. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech.
D. Say what you have to say and then stop.
E. I'm just not good at public speaking.
F. Give it a try and see what happens.
G. Treat your audience with respect.
As is known to us, Washington University in St. Louis became the first college in the United States to ban ( 禁 止 ) selling bottled water in 2009. Since then, more than a dozen small colleges and schools have done the same. The ban isn’t because the schools don’t want students to have easy access to water. Instead, the goal is to encourage students to bring reusable bottles to save money and, more importantly, to save the environment.
Many people believe that producing and using bottled water not only wastes money but also harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. are among the best in the world. These people believe that water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access to filling stations are a better choice.
But the makers of bottled water argue that plastic bottles make up a small portion of the nation’s total waste. They say it’s unfair to single out ( 单独挑出) their product when so many other items are packaged ( 包装) in plastic containers, and what’s more, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that are also sold at school.
What do you think: Should sales of bottled water be banned from schools? We want to hear your opinion. Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4you@timeforkids.com. Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids. Please include your grade level and contact information for your parent or teacher if you want your response to be published. The deadline (截止时间) for responding is December 31, 2019.
1.Some colleges and schools ban selling bottled water in order to ______.
A.save water B.encourage students to bring water from home
C.reduce pollution D.keep students away from bottled water
2.The main disadvantage of bottled water is probably that ______.
A.it is too expensive B.it is not fresh
C.it’s not convenient to carry D.its bottle can’t be reused
3.From the passage we can learn that the bottle used to hold water is made of ______.
A.glass B.paper
C.plastic D.metal
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Bottled water is healthier.
B.Sodas and juices are of great harm.
C.Students think it unfair to ban selling bottled water.
D.The makers of bottled water are against banning selling bottled water.
5.The purpose of the passage is to ______.
A.ask for students’ opinions
B.tell people a piece of news
C.call on students to save the environment
D.wish more schools to ban selling bottled water
My father and I started our morning by moving quickly into the local store. I waited in line at the Starbucks counter while he shopped around to pick up a few things.
As I was standing there I became aware of an elderly woman, with untidy hair, wearing layers upon layers of old clothing, hunchbacked (弯背的) behind me in line. She had a few things for washing and seemed to want the Starbucks cashier to ring up since that queue was shorter than the queues in the store.
At some point I became aware of her edging (慢慢挪动) closer behind me — closer than I was comfortable with! I instinctively ( 本能地) placed a hand over my purse and drew it closer to me. My fear and imagination raced creating wild stories about this homeless woman who might try to steal from me.
Then it was my turn to order. As the cashier rang up my total, I discovered I was 67 cents short. I called my father but he was hard of hearing. He asked me to repeat what I said but he still couldn’t make me out. At that point, a long, grey arm, with holes in its sleeves, reached over from behind me. She laid 67 cents out on the counter, saying, we all need some help sometimes.
I was stunned! Here was a woman who clearly had very little to give and was in great need herself. I had judged her wrongly and she had offered to reach out to help me!
What an amazing gift and lesson this woman gave me about judging others！Thank you, God!
1.From the passage, we can learn that the elderly woman ______.
A.probably lived a poor life
B.tried to steal money from the writer
C.always followed close behind the writer
D.often went to the store to buy a few things
2.When seeing the elderly woman behind, the writer ______ .
A.thought of her grandmother B.wondered what she would do
C.called her father right away D.was on the watch for her
3.The elderly woman decided to help the writer ______.
A.the moment she saw the writer
B.when she noticed the writer watching her
C.after the writer failed to get help from her father
D.when the writer discovered she was 67 cents short
4.The underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 5 probably means “______”.
A.happy B.surprised
C.angry D.disappointed
5.What lesson does the writer learn from the story?
A.We should look at things from two sides.
B.It’s wise to give help to those in need.
C.The world is full of love and surprises.
D.Never judge a person from his appearance.
An experience in a national park is exciting. But to make sure of a safe and pleasant trip, you should remember the following rules; Always keep food in safe and sealed containers.
Leaving food in the open is an invitation to animals. It is best to keep food in closed containers in a locked car. Garbage should be treated in the same way. Be careful with the park environment while walking.
To avoid meeting with bears –make your presence known. Make loud noises, shout and sing. Be especially careful in a thick bush or along streams where water makes noises.
Bells are not suggested as the sound does not carry well.
Do not approach wild animals.
Visitors have been attacked by wild animals. They may appear tame but are wild and dangerous. Many animals run faster than you can imagine.
Always put out campfires.
They are dangerous when left unattended and can cause forest fires. Always put the campfires out completely with water before leaving the area.
Be sure to carry plenty of water.
Cool, clear stream water is not as clean as it looks! Drinking untreated water can make you ill. You’d better carry enough drinking water. If you must use water from lakes or streams, boil it for one minute.
Seat belts are required by law.
Always wear your seat belts while driving! Slow down at dawn and drive carefully when it is dark. Watch carefully at all times for people and animals on roadways.
Do not feed the wildlife.
They’ll lose their desire for natural foods and become beggars. They may bite, and/or spread disease.
1.How many rules are mentioned in the passage?
A.Five B.Six
C.Seven D.Eight.
2.What does the underlined word “sealed” mean in the passage?
A.Closed. B.Large.
C.Metal. D.Special
3.To avoid meeting with bears, we should ______ .
A.stay in the bush B.make loud noises
C.take bells with us D.walk down the streams.
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Wild animals are friendly to the visitors
B.Stream water is clean enough to drink.
C.Unattended campfires can cause forest fires
D.animals have lost interest in natural foods.
5.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.A Dangerous Trip in a National Park
B.Tips for a Safe Experience in a National Park
C.How to Treat Wild Animals in a National Park
D.Protecting Wild Animals in a National Park
阅读下面短文，结合图表内容，按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的短文。
Every year, many college students graduate and they feel distressed and confused because they do not know whether they should choose to continue their postgraduate studies or get employed? In fact, either option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
If you are passionate about learning and can devote yourself to it, then choose to apply for a postgraduate course. Of course, you can also enter into society to sharpen your skills and enrich your experience after graduation from college or university.
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1. 用约30个词概括上述图文内容；
2. 结合上述信息，简要分析大学生毕业后考研和就业人数变化的原因；
3. 请联系自身谈谈你将来大学毕业后的选择(就业还是读研)并说明理由(不少于两点)。
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1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 不必写标题。
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内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。
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请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。
Should I live in the city or the suburbs?
There are three different kinds of areas you can live in: urban, suburban, and rural. You can describe living in a rural area as living out in the sticks or the county. This type of living is seen as idyllic (田园生活的) for those seeking reprieve (暂时缓解) from crowds. Rural areas generally have small, self-sustaining populations.
Urban living is city living: active nightlife, full of noise, sophisticated public transit system and sometimes small and expensive city apartments. Urban areas tend to be densely (密集地) populated and have more intense traffic and pollution as a result.
For those seeking an intermediary between urban and rural living, the suburbs might be just the thing. Suburbs are large residential areas away from the core of town yet close enough to the city center.
Can you afford to live in the city?
Choosing whether to live in the city or the suburbs is often a matter of budget — where can you afford to live? By and large, living in the city is more expensive than living in the suburbs, though that’s not always the case. For instance, in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and a few other cities, suburban living is not always better on your wallet.
Your lifestyle influences your happiness in the city or suburbs.
For someone who enjoys five-star restaurants, vibrant (充满活力的) nightlife, and fast-paced living, residing in an urban hub is a dream come true. On the other hand, if you find crowds and tons of noise unbearable, then a large city might feel like purgatory (炼狱).
Your lifestyle is one of the primary considerations in deciding where you ought to live. If you are into fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors, then realize that you may have to drive several hours to enjoy your hobbies if you choose city living.
Is your career better suited for the city or suburbs?
Your career should also strongly influence your choice about whether to live in the city or in the suburbs. For example, if your job is in landscape, you might find it difficult to find work in the city because there is not a high demand for landscape artists. The fact of the matter is that most city homes don’t have large yards with grass to cut, and competition for landscaping contracts is probably fierce. Similarly, a business executive (主管) may find that the suburbs do not offer the convenience afforded by city living.
The debate of whether to live in the suburbs or the city is long lasting and never-ending. When it all boils down to it, it is a matter of preference and budget, so go with your gut (决心) and you’ll make the right choice.
Passage outline | Supporting details |
1. of living in three kinds of areas | ◆ Living in rural areas helps people escape from 2.streets and public transportation. ◆ Living in urban are can mean active nightlife but has many 3. like noise, pollution and so on. ◆ The suburbs might appeal to those seeking to achieve a 4. between urban and rural living. |
Affordability | Generally, city living 5. more than suburban living, but in some cases, urban living is less expensive. |
Lifestyle | ◆ When choosing where to live, you should take your lifestyle into 6.. ◆You can settle in a big city if you prefer modern life. However, if you want to 7. your hobbies like fishing and hiking, you’d better avoid city living. |
Career | ◆ Your profession plays a great role in helping you 8. on where to live. ◆ A landscape artist has difficulty finding work in the city while a business executive finds it not 9. to live in the suburbs. |
Conclusion | Anyway, you’ll make the right decision if you 10. your choice on your preference and budget. |
