Sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. 1       Some sharks live near the surface,some live deep in the water,and others on or near the ocean floor.

We tend to think of sharks as big dangerous creatures. We sometimes read about shark attacks in the newspapers,and in1975 the film Jaws terrified moviegoers with the story of a great white shark which attacked holiday makers in a small seaside town in the USA. 2       It can reach 6 metres in length and up to2,000 kilograms in weight. It has as many as3,000 needle sharp teeth,so it can sever (割斷) a man's leg in a single bite.

But not all sharks are like the great white. 3       There are almost400 species of sharks and more than half of these are under a metre in length. The biggest sharks of all are not at all dangerous to humans. The basking shark and the whale shark grow to around 12 metres,but they are quite harmless.

4       Among all these sharks,the bull shark is the one that is most likely to attack people. It swims in very shallow waters where people swim. 5       Indeed you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or by bees than by a shark,and some scientists believe that sharks only attack people because they mistake them for their favourite food.

   A. The pigmy shark,for example,is only about 20 centimetres in length.

   B. Less than one hundred people are attacked by sharks each year.

   C. A shark is a large fish considered to be dangerous to humans.

   D. Only about 25species are dangerous to people.

   E. The great white is certainly a fearsome creature.

   F. We can never imagine such things can happen.

   G. They live in oceans and seas all over the world.

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Do you read reviews after you see a movie? I use to do that,but I usually regretted. I read so much about a movie on advance that I often ended up not go to see it at all. The writers point out everything that is wrong with the film,but seldom mentions anything good about one. They also tell many things and even the ending of the movie. Lately I have changed way I choose movies to watch. I read reviews afterwards if necessary. What is very importance to me is that I don't watch the talk shows in that people discuss movies. And I don't ask other people how they like of it. Now,I enjoy myself even more.

The Red Cross is an international organization whose task is to stop suffering. They don't care about people's race,nationality,religion or political beliefs. They help anyone who 1        help.

The story of the Red Cross begins with Henry Dunaut,a Swiss businessman who2       (see) a battle in1895 in Italy. After the battle,40,000 soldiers were dead 3        injured,but there was no one to take care of them. Dunant worked for three days helping them.

When he returned to Switzerland,he wrote a book about his experience. The leaders of many countries read his book and wanted to do something. As a result,the Red Cross4       (establish) in Geneva,Switzerland in1863. It was an organization 5        would help all the people affected.

Later in another Red Cross meeting in Geneva,an American woman named Clare Barton wanted the Red Cross to help people in peace time 6        in wartime. She wanted the Red Cross to get7 (involve) in disaster relief. Since then,the Red Cross8 ( help) millions of victims of earthquakes and other disasters all around the world.

The Red Cross 9        works worldwide at big disasters,but also works in the community,helping victims at small accidents or fires. The Red Cross is clearly fulfilling its task10         (stop) suffering in this world.

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How to Love Your Parents Even if you think that your parents are meanspirited at times,loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you,raised you,and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.

1        A gentle" good morning" and" I love you”will warm the coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents,you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly,cool off,keep a journal about your feelings,or talk to a friend. 2       Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through the hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean. However,you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold,raining,snowing,or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 3       Since you can forgive your friends,why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV,or go somewhere with them. 4       Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 5       Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

   A. Forgiveness is the key.

   B. Tell them you love them every morning.

   C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

   D. After this,share your feelings with your parents.

   E. Anyway,spend as much time with them as you can.

   F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.

   G. There can be realistic reasons for this,family violence for example.

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Li Hua and I were neighbours and we went to same school. We always went to school together. We were good friend and had a great deal to share with every day. However,one day,Li Hua copied my homework,which made me such angry that I did not want to be friends with him any long. Then on Monday morning I ran downstairs without realize it was raining,but there was no time to return home to fetch an umbrella. It happens that Li Hua was just around the corner and he offered to share her umbrella with me. He made an apology to me in a gently voice. I forgave him but gave him a hug.

Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?

The answer depends largely 1        cultural values as well as personal experiences. To Egyptians,green was a color 2        represented the hope and joy of spring,while for Muslims,it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China,children3       (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations,blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect 4        against evils (不幸) .

People's5       ( choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions toward them. Green is said to be 6        most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally 7        physically. People8       (work) in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.

Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people's appetites (食欲) . Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red"Buy Now" button because red is a color that9       (easy) catches a person's eye.

Blue is another calming color. Unlike red,blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. So10       you want to eat less,some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.

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People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression,and that's aciually quite true. 1       After all,making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time.

* Dress appropriately 2        That means dressing up or putting on nice,clean,and appropriate clothes for social situations. It isn't difficult and it doesn't have to cost you much,either.

* Be aware of your body language Words express very little of what you say. Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. 3       Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable,important and special. Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious. Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others.

* Respect the opinions of others Not everyone will have the same opinion with you,and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation. Respect other people's right to have their own opinions. Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them.4      

*       5       People love talking about themselves,but generally,you also want to be carefully listened by others. By listening carefully to what others are saying,you are not only making them feel important,but you can gather cues you need to keep the conversation going and a bridge to new topics.

   A. Be a careful listener

   B. Show an interest in every person you meet.

   C. Smile especially when first meeting someone.

   D. Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.

   E. Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.

   F. Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.

   G. Don't force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them. 1.       2.        3.         4.       5.       

I prefer my English classes to be taught in English only. What we all know,a good learning environment is of greatly importance if we want to study English well. Classes teaching in English provide students for a better environment. When English is an only language in class,students will have more opportunity to practise listening and speaking. However,there were problems to this method. Sometimes we may find difficult to follow the teacher and some slow learners may even give up learn English. In spite of these difficulties,I still believe the practice makes perfect. With enough practice,we can overcome the difficulties and benefit from English classes in the long run.

Christmas is no fun when you're poor. Twenty years ago,I was a young,1       (struggle) , substitute teacher (代課老師) whose calls into work had been few. Money was tight,bills were due 2        my wife and I couldn't even afford to get Christmas gifts for each other. The only gifts we could get for our children were a few soft toys that I had found 3       (sell) at half price in the supermarket. I opened the door and brought in the gifts I 4       (hide) in our old car's trunk. Then I handed 5        to my son and daughter. I watched with a sad smile as they did their best to tear off the wrapping (包裝) paper. As they pulled out their toys,though,I noticed their 6        lit up and they jumped up and down. My daughter 7       (happy) hugged her toy and then hugged her Mom and me as well. I laughed as I watched my children play with their toys 8       hours,and thanked God for the 9       ( great) gift I had ever been given. Till today I still treasure 10        gift of pure love that my son and daughter gave me that day.

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We all know that we have to eat to live,so it is important for us to develop healthy eating habits. The following tips may help you.

Have a healthy attitude towards food. Take a hard look at your eating habits. 1       Do you withhold food from yourself in order to feel like you are in control? Carefully think about whether you have an unhealthy emotional attachment to food.

Drink plenty of water. 2       Drink water during and after meals to aid digestion,and try to drink 2 to 3  litters per day.

3       Ideally,you should eat three meals a day,with two snacks in between. Doing this allows you to eat slightly less at your meals,giving your body a more manageable amount of food to digest.

Don't skip breakfast. 4       Research shows that people who skip breakfast are usually fatter than those who eat a wellbalanced breakfast.

Eat slowly. Have you ever gorged on (猛吃) a huge meal and felt fine immediately after,but suddenly felt like exploding 15 minutes later? This happens because it takes some time for your stomach to tell your brain it's full. 5       In that way,by the time you get the message and start feeling satisfied,you haven't eaten too much extra food.

   A. Choose the right food to eat.

   B. Eat five times per day.

   C. You should eat your food slowly.

   D. Do you eat more when you feel stressed?

   E. Eating less food can have several benefits.

   F. Many people do because they don't feel hungry in the morning.

   G. It can improve your sense of healthiness and help you feel full.

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