How Can I Get Self Motivation?
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How Can I Get SelfMotivation?
I. 1. motivate 2. fall behind 3. step 4. inspire 5. reward
II. CAED
III.
1. It was our determination to fight that pulled us through.
2. You cannot imagine how happy they were to see each other after 20 years.
3. Police keeptrackof the kidnapper using electronic equipment.
4. Lackof exercise can lead to feelings of depression and exhaustion.
A New Form of Language
I. 1. so-called 2. tragic 3. root 4. minimize 5. count
II. BDDA
III.
1. Not only did they present a musical performance, but they also gave a brief introduction to the history of Western brass instruments.
2. The property has been valued at over $2 million.
3. They relied heavily on the advice of their professional advisers.
4. What on earth are you talking about?
No Girls, No Boys!
I. 1. competitive 2. mature 3. distracted 4. annoying 5. opportunity 6. active
II. 1. do math 2. sit still
3. sit down, read and learn 4. be active and competitive
5. boys’ noise 6. make noise
7. take their work seriously 8. play around and have fun
9. pay attention for a long period of time
III.
1. I find it very hard to finish the work today.
2. The problem now is that we have run out of money.
3. The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously.
One School, 71 Languages
I. 1. imaginative 2. chaotic 3. confusion 4. pride 5. impressions 6. immersion
II.CFBA
III.
1. Jack was proud of his high score in the examination.
2. I can’t imagine living without water or electricity in summer.
3. “In my opinion, keeping these elderly people happy is essential,” said the director of the nursing home.
Berlin School Turns Teaching Upside Down
I. 1. acquired 2. persuasive 3. adopted 4. motivate 5. abstract 6. innovation
II. BDDC
III.
1. The meeting ended up with the singing of The Internationale.
2. You have been walking for hours. (It’s) no wonder (that) you feel tired.
3. Given the present conditions, I think she has done rather well.
A New Look at Peer Pressure
I. BAABA
II. BAA
III.
1. To my disappointment, they don’t seem to value honesty very highly.
2. But evidence suggests a different story, one that is deeply worrying.
3. The company has seen a gradual decline in revenue since last September.
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Research Shows Dogs Really Do Understand Humans
I. BAABA
II. DBEC
III.
1. This change has not yet impressed itself on the minds of the public.
2. We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.
3. Everyone makes mistakes, but the real test is how you react to that.
IV.
Research shows dogs do understand what humans say. An experiment was done by making brain images of dogs. It came to the shocking conclusion that dogs use their brains to understand words and the way they are said. Researchers think the reason is dogs’ close relationship with people. People actively reacted to the findings by sharing their experiences. (58 words)
The French Court Etiquette
I. 1. witnessed 2. privacy 3. as if 4. allowing 5. imagines
II. CCDC
III.
1. It’s hard to imagine his living alone on that lonely (deserted) island.
2. Every child has the right to have access to education.
3. Please remember me to your parents when you go back to France.
4. It looks as if it’s going to rain soon/before long.
Virginia Bookstore Finds the Secret to Success
I. 1. worthy 2. evolution 3. thrilled 4. treasured
II. DCB
III.
1. His salary is insufficient to meet his needs.
2. The volumes will be made up of chapters written by authorities in a particular field.
3. People who enjoy the thrill of the chase know that prizes, like diamonds, are worth striving for.
IV.
A bookstore in Virginia has succeeded for many years. Customers buy books as though finding wonderful treasures by themselves. The books are cheap and cover all kinds of subjects. The Green Valley Book Fair is only open six times a year, but has high sales. The storekeeper sells books at a low profit. It attracts many people from various places. (60 words)
Rare Pictures Capture Native Americans in Late 1800s
I. 1. expanding 2. transparent 3. darkened 4. radiant 5. registered
II. CCD
III.
1. What makes learning difficult is a lack of interest, so teachers should at first help students develop an interest in learning.
2. Experts say if the island is not protected, the oil spill could wipe out the gulf’s turtle population.
3. They renewed contact with other import and export corporations.
“Fearless Girl” Appears on Wall Street
I. 1. permission 2. symbolize 3. remains 4. diversity
II. FDCA
III.
1. They tried every means possible to hold down the workers on strike.
2. As you can see, the mobile Web is clearly trending up and has a lot of room to grow.
3. There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise.
Sometimes It Pays to Disobey
I. 1. obedient 2. nominated 3. approve 4. terrorist(s) 5. recognize
II. DBDA
III.
1.
1) She risked her own life to help a disabled woman.
2) We should be open to new ideas and opportunities.
3) He was awarded 100 yuan for his excellent performance in the final exams.
2.
1) 最佳候选者是那些正在做或做过难事、要事的人，虽然这些事并不一定受到认可或赏识。
2) 有时候我们不得不根据基本原则去考虑法律或规则的公正性，并思考是否应当质疑它们。
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Bike-Sharing Schemes Test Shanghai’s Ethics
I. 1. convenience 2. proved 3. equipped 4. neighboring 5. purposefully
II. DFEA
III.
1. After you have paid the deposit, the bikes in the park will be available to you.
2. The new machine introduced from abroad can effectively solve the problems which originally emerged in the manufacturing process.
3. The new employee was inexperienced, so that he had trouble (in) dealing with the customer’s complaint.
4. We invite those who are willing to join our team to contact us immediately.
5. The drivers who illegally park their cars on the road should be severely punished.
The Challenges China Faces to Deal With Underage Drinking
I.1. consumption 2. coming 3. compared 4. growing 5. informally
II. BDC
III.
1. 1) The new ban on smoking will be carried out on September 1.
2) If those who break the laws are not punished, few people will obey the laws.
3) Whether one has a high income is connected with whether he is hardworking and what job he takes up.
2. 随着经济发展和现代化，中国在未来的几年内一定会采取措施来遏制未成年饮酒，甚至比现在所做的要更多。
IV.
China banned underage alcohol consumption in 2006, but it hasn’t been well enforced because the ban is just a regulation. The growing underage drinking is caused by the growing income, children’s indulgence in leisure venues and society ignoring alcohol abuse, which makes the law enforcement more difficult in urban areas. But, China will be sure to solve it. (59 words)
China Sets Up Xiong’an New Area
I. ABACB
II. CDC
III.
1. 1) The intention of these new policies is to eliminate the poor population in our province.
2) The headmaster intended to spend a summer vacationthoroughly transforming the appearance of the school.
3) The governmentshould take effective measures to protect the ecological environment.
4) Whether this region’seconomy can develop rapidly is closely related to the number of its population.
2. 1) 北京作为中国的首都，长期以来艰难应对过度拥挤、严重污染和人口急剧增长导致的交通堵塞。
2) 雄安具有地理区位优势、方便的交通、出色的生态环境、充足的资源以及大量的发展空间。
Hayao Miyazaki Has Come Out of Retirement Again
I.1. to declare2. estimated3. founded4. achievement5. impressive
II.BBC
III.
1. I have determined to join the army to make contributions to the country.
2. Mary is tired ofurban life and plans to live in the countryside after retirement.
3. This film is expected to receive some positive reviews/comments.
4. While that actor has been nominated as Best Actor, he is not sure whether he can win the award.
THAADThreatens China’s National Security
I. ABACB
II. EBDC
III.
1.1) The United Nations is willing to take measures to solve the conflict in this region.
2) The economies of coastal cities developwell, but pollution in these cities is also very serious. Many animals are under threat.
3) Armies equipped with advanced weapons are defending our country.
2. 1) 部署萨德反导系统的决定在韩国颇受争议，并且意料之中地，也被朝鲜谴责了。
2) 事实上，美国下定决心要维持其全球领导大国的地位，不容许中国在国际秩序中取代它的应有地位。
Polluted EnvironmentsKill 1.7 Million Children Each Year
I. 1. deadly 2. particularly 3. developing 4. nutrition 5. assessment
II. CAD
III.
1. Cancer at an early age can be cured.
2. It is reported that yesterday’s air crash claimed 20 lives.
3. The lack of exposure to an authentic language environment is not beneficial to foreign language learning.
4. In our school library, tens of thousands of books on different subjects are available to teachers and students.
IV.
Environmental pollutionis particularlyharmful to children whose physicalsystems are less developed. Causes of child death include poor hygiene, air pollution, injuries and exposure to e-waste. Timely interventions can help to prevent them, such as vaccines and antibiotics, cleaner indoor environments, more outdoor green spaces, and good management of industrial waste. The whole society is responsible. (57 words)
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World Is Home to“60,000 Tree Species”
I. BCACC
II. BBA
III.
1. Apart from being fun and good exercise, swimming is also a very useful skill.
2. He appears/appeared to be in a very good mood this morning.
3. The real interests of the company lie somewhere quite different. But it would be a lie to say I knew, because I didn’t.
IV.
A study by Botanical Gardens Conservation International found that the world has 60,065 tree species, with Brazil having the greatest number of tree species and the northernmost part of North America having the fewest. Meanwhile, some 60% of the species only exist in one country, making them vulnerable to threats. The study is important for conservation efforts. (57 words)
Atmosphere Found Around Earth-Like Planet
I. CDAFE
II. EFAC
III.
1. Everyone was silent as the president announced the winner of the competition.
2. In my opinion, the professor’s silence suggested that he was worried about the result of the experiment.
3. The army is acting jointly with the police in the hunt for the terrorists.
Violent End as Young Stars Collide
I. 1. explosive 2. dramatic 3. collision 4. trigger 5. massive
II. DBFC
III.
1. It is inconvenient to locate his home, for his new house is located on the edge of the city.
2. He seemed to be associated with those criminals and more or less he was involved in the case.
3. Before the exam, I received a lot of information about it from all directions.
4. The report didn’t mention the extent of the damage caused by the explosion of the bomb.
Google Adds Search Results “Fact Check” Flag
I. 1. prominent 2. highlight 3. concluded 4. Judging 5. involve
II. BAB
III.
1. He knew it was impossible to draw a conclusion until all the facts had been gathered and analyzed.
2. In a bid to become more organized, you may start using post-it notes and buy personal organizers, etc.
3. It might be useful for you to highlight important points in yellow, green, or some other color.
Rules of Memory “Beautifully” Rewritten
I. 1. prevail 2. converted 3. mature 4. comparison 5. application
II. CDD
III.
1. Contrary to our wish, our basketball team failed to win the game yesterday.
2. Students should be encouraged/We should encourage students to apply what they have learned in class into practice.
3. Compared with other students, the girl has better listening and speaking abilities in English.
4. Burke compared the parks of London to the lungs of the human body.
IV.
Research by a team of U.S. and Japanese scientists found that our brain makes two memories of each event, one for the short term and the other for the long term. The discovery proved inaccurate the commonly held belief that memories are made in the hippocampus and then moved to the cortex for long-term storage. (55 words)
Studying Tropical Plant Diversity
I. 1. evolutionary 2. considerable 3. essential 4. fieldwork 5. considerate
II. BDA
III.
1.So far, the applications of computers in the field of industry have caused a surprising change in terms of productivity.
2.The air crash resulted in a loss of over one hundred lives, including two babies.
3. While making constant efforts to improve our reading comprehension, we should improve our reading speed purposely.
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The Adorable Significance Behind Flower Girls at Weddings
I. ABCBA
II.BDC
III.
1. Is there a possibility that AI will replace human beings/of AI replacing human beings?
2. There’s no denying that those (who are) always exposed to an English-speaking environment have an advantage in English learning.
3. The citizens laid/put/placed white flowers symbolizing/which symbolized peace and purity outside the metro/subway/underground station where/in which the attack had happened/occurred to show sympathy for the victims.
IV.
Flower girlsadd sweetness to weddings and alsomean a lot to the bride. As a mini version of the bride, a flower girl symbolizes the bride maturing and beginning to take the role as a wife and future mother. Originally, they scattered wheat and herbs to bless the couples with fertility and prosperity, and now they scatter flowers instead. (60 words)
Three Little Letters, 645 Meanings
I.1. fancy 2. revolutionized 3. booming 4. alternative 5. belonging
II. CBD
III.
1. The story is set in the fictional world where robots dominate human beings.
2. So annoying are the kids in the kindergarten that the young male teacher has run out of patience.
3. Please bear in mind that we should park the bicycles in the areas approved by the government in order not to pose a challenge to urban management.
A Farewell to Bangkok Street Food Culture?
I. 1. administered 2. attempts 3. controversial 4. priorities 5. permanent
II. EABC
III.
1.
1) The sales promotion/campaign of the e-commerce giant will be targeted at the rural area.
2) Anyone, regardless of gender, race or occupation/job, can have a big/great/tremendous impact/influence on the world.
3) Never before have people been so concerned about food safety as today.