问答题Listen to the following passages. Each passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 12 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.
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Cell Phones
Nowadays, cell phones play a dominant role in people"s life. On the one hand, the mobile phone is portable and convenient. You can reach a person wherever and however far away he is. On the other hand, it is a friend indeed. Whenever you come across trouble, you can call for help immediately.
However, some people complain that mobile phones give unpleasant noise on some important occasions when the owner forgets to turn them off. And it also cuts into people"s spare time, because, with the mobile phone, the boss can easily reach them and call them to duty during their spare time.
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Facing the Enemies Within
We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear. Fears, even the most basic ones, can totally destroy your ambitions, fortunes, relationships, and even life.
Another enemy we face is indecision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity and enterprise. It will steal your chances for a better future.
The third enemy inside is doubt. It will destroy your life and your chances of success. It will empty both your bank account and your heart.
Also, there are indifference, worry and overcaution that you should do battle with. Be courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.
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The Tower of London
In 1078, King William began to build a large stone building on the north bank of the Thames River and named it the Tower of London.
Around 1240, King Henry III made it his home. He painted the tower white, and widened the grounds.
In 1381, Richard Ⅱ became King of England. A group of farmers attacked the tower. In the end, Richard was forced to give up his power to Henry Ⅳ.
Queen Elizabeth was held prisoner in the tower for two months by Queen Mary, her half sister.
In 1603, part of the tower became a museum. The tower has been a place of interest in London ever since.
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Can"t
"Can"t" is the worst word that can be written or spoken, and can do more harm than lying. It springs from the lips of thoughtless people each morning and robs us of the courage we need that day. It rings in our ears like a timely sent warning and laughs when we fall by the way. It weakens the efforts of clever craftsmen, and makes people work less. It poisons the soul of a person with an illusion.
"Can"t" is the enemy that is ready to ruin your will. It will only give way to courage, patience and skill.