We often donate money to the needy in many ways. But sometimes people are worried about where the money actually goes. What do you think? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: My View on Donating You are to write in three parts: In the first part, state specifically what your idea is. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your idea or describe your idea. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
An increasing number of Chinese students are going abroad to study at a very young age now. Is it appropriate for students to study abroad at a young age? Parents and experts hold different opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES If children study abroad at a young age, they can get into touch with the foreign language, people, environment and culture earlier than those adult students. As we all know, younger children learn faster. They are exposed to the foreign language at a young age, so they can study the foreign courses well and adapt to the environment easily. If teenagers study abroad, they can be quite familiar with the education system in the foreign country because they start from middle school or high school education. Then if they choose to study in foreign universities, they can easily get accustomed to the college life for they have already been immersed in the foreign environment and culture. NO If a teenager chooses to study abroad, he probably won't be able to take care of himself in daily life, then how can he manage his own study? Living in foreign countries is a big challenge even for adults, let alone teenagers. They have to face many problems, such as renting apartments, buying goods, cooking, etc. Alter they take care of their daily life, there probably won't be much time left for them to study. For a teenager, he is not completely familiar with his own country and its culture. So if he studies abroad at this age, it is impossible for him to learn or appreciate cultural diversity.
They waved the white flag as a ______ that they wish to surrender.
A. quite B. mountainous C. disadvantages D. by E. deserved F. compare G. range H. with I. developed J. flat K. equal L. earned M. failure N. generated O. for Our ape-men forefathers had no obvious natural weapons in the struggle【C1】______ survival in the open. They had neither the powerful teeth nor the strong claws of the big cats. They could not 【C2】______ with the bear, whose strength, speed and claws provided an impressive "small-fire" weaponry. They could not even defend themselves【C3】______ running swiftly like the horses, zebras or small animals. If the ape-men had attempted to compete on those terms in the open, they would have been doomed to【C4】______ and extinction. But they were endowed with enormous concealed advantages of a kind not possessed by any of their competitors. In the search for the pickings of the forest, the ape-men had【C5】______efficient stereoscopic vision and a sense of colour that the animals of the grasslands did not possess. The ability to see clearly at close range permitted the ape-men to study practical problems in a way that lay far beyond the reach of the original inhabitants of the grassland. Good long-distance sight was【C6】______ another matter. Lack of long-distance vision had not been a problem for forest-dwelling apes and monkeys because the higher the viewpoint, the greater the【C7】______ of sight—so what they had had to do was climb a tree. Out in the open, however, this simple solution was not available. Climbing a hill would have helped, but in many places the ground was【C8】______. The ape-men adopted the only possible solution. They reared up as high as possible on their hind limbs and began to walk upright. This vital change of physical position brought about considerable【C9】______. It was extremely unstable and it meant that the already slow ape-men became slower still. However, they persevered and their bone structure gradually became adapted to the new, unstable position that【C10】______ them the name Homo Erectus, upright man.
In recent years much more emphasis has been put _____ developing the students' productive skills.
Read carefully the following excerpt on online education, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether online education will replace traditional education. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. Why People Choose Online Education? Getting on the degree path that's right for you is a big decision for many—and not something to take lightly. As employers demand more skills from employees, the demand for online degree programs has increased. In fact, within the United States, 6.7 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2011—an increase of more than 500,000 students compared to 2010. "Each student learns differently and in today's era of increasing technology, the question will not be whether to offer classes online, but rather how to implement them," says Allison Hiltz, a former online and traditional education student who writes for The Book Wheel Blog. There are several options when it comes to online or traditional education degrees. The platform offers everything from certificates and diplomas to more advanced degree options such as an associate or bachelor's degree. With constant changes in technology from all different degree programs, let's take a look at the advantages of an online education: Flexibility was a major concern for Casey Horton, a graduate of sociology and psychology from Ashford University. Horton, a working adult, needed an online program because of the convenience it offered. "If you are raising a family, working and can't find a job that offers a flexible schedule, then online is the best way," Horton says.
With the popularity of reality shows, more and more stars or celebrities are seen on various TV entertainment programs. Some people strongly advise to reduce star reality shows, for the fear that the universal entertainment will exert bad influence on people's behavior. What is your idea of star reality shows? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should Star Reality Shows Be Decreased? Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
She went through the documents again carefully for fear that she ______ some mistakes.
Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?
This rule may have preserved the shark from being eaten as well as other animals ______.
Wetsuit A wetsuit is【T1】______who want to【T2】______. Wetsuits are usually worn by swimmers, divers, or【T3】______. Wetsuits help the swimmers【T4】______. This, in turn, helps them【T5】______. 【T6】______, wetsuits are made of rubber. The suit traps a thin layer of water between the rubber and【T7】______. Body heat warms the layer of trapped water and【T8】______. The wetsuit【T9】______, or else the layer of trapped water will be【T10】______.
The ______ law did not make a clear distinction between the new and old land boundary.
We consider ______ he should have left without telling anyone beforehand.
As my exams are coming next week, I'll take advantage of the weekend to ______ on some reading.[2004]
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PASSAGE TWO
We watched a _____ television show last night.
{{B}}SECTION AIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.{{/B}}
Every means ______ tried out but no one works. I have run out of my patience.
It is futile to discuss the matter further, because ______ going to agree upon anything today.[2003]