The Pyramids of Egypt were built more than three thousand years ago, and no one knows ______.

It was a sunny day. A little boy's father was sitting on the couch, drinking a beer while watching【K1】______ basketball match. Seeing this, the boy rushed to his father and shouted," Daddy, show me how to play catch !" The father, staring【K2】______ the television screen, replied, " Let me finish watching the match. Play outside and come back in five minutes. " "Okay, Daddy!" said the boy, running out of the room. Five minutes later, the boy returned【K3】______ (scream), "Daddy, Let' s play catch now!" By this time, the father had opened another cold beer and another match was beginning.【K4】______ (patient) with the boy's interruption, the dad brought a magazine to his son. On the cover of the magazine was a large picture of the world. The father, who was angry and【K5】______ (bother) , began tearing the magazine cover into small【K6】______ . Then, the father turned to his boy and said," Son, once you put this picture back together, we can play catch, but do not interrupt me again【K7】______ you finish. " A few minutes later, the boy returned and said, " I have finished, Daddy! Can we play catch now?"【K8】______ (surprise) , the father glanced towards his child, and【K9】______ lay the magazine with the world pieced perfectly together in his small hands. The dad asked his child how he put the world together so quickly. "【K10】______ was simple," said the boy. "On the back of the world was the picture of a person, and once I put the person together, that's when the world came together."

I'll be in________next room, so give me________call if you need any help.

When I was a little girl, every time my dad was repairing something, he【K1】______ ask me to hold the hammer, and meanwhile, have a conversation with me. I never saw my dad drinking or taking a night out. All he did after work was taking care of his family. I grew up and left home for college and【K2】______ then, my dad had been calling me every Sunday morning, no matter what. Several years later I bought a house,【K3】______ my dad painted by himself for three days in the 80-degree summer heat. All he asked was【K4】______ me to talk to him. But I was always busy,【K5】______ (able) to find any time for conversation with him. One Sunday morning we had a telephone talk as usual. I noticed that my dad had forgotten some things we discussed lately. I was in a hurry, so our conversation was short. Later that day came a call【K6】______ (say) my father was in hospital. Immediately I bought a ticket for a flight and on my way I was thinking about all the【K7】______ (miss) occasions to have a talk with my dad. 【K8】______ the time I got to hospital, my father had passed away. Now it was【K9】______ who did not have time for a conversation with me. I realized【K10】______little I know about my dad, his deepest thoughts and dreams. After his death I learned more about him, and even more about myself.

What does the man want to order?

假定你是李华，毕业后准备去英国留学，现在想要寻找一个母语为英语的留学生练习口语，就此写一篇80词左右的短文。 要点： 1．找伙伴原因 2．对对方要求 3．自己能够给对方的帮助 注意：可适当增加细节使表达通畅。

假设你是王霞，计算机专业，即将毕业，现在想要申请去美国留学，就此写一封80词左右的英文申请信。要点： 1．简单的自我介绍 2．申请理由 注意：可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。

Leicester Society of Arts —121st Arts Festival Guide to EventsAll events are free unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to make phone calls for more information.Hands-On Archaeology (考古学) Saturday 15th July, 11:00 am—3:30 pm, Jewry Wall Museum, Tel: 0116 225 4900 Celebrate National Archaeology Week by bringing along your archaeological discoveries for the experts (专家) from Finds Office to examine. Learn the techniques, examine real objects, discover archaeology through fun activities and make something to take home. ￡1. 50 for activities.The Wonder GardenWednesday 19th July, 10:00 am—11:50 am, Belgrave Gardens, Tel: 0116 225 4980 Enjoy an artwork morning using a variety of materials. Produce your own flowers to help decorate trees with them to make the garden wonderful and then take a tour around the garden, sensing the beauty and touching the nature.Belgrave Hall Evening Talk: Belgrave' s Past YearsTuesday 24th July, 7:00 pm—9:00 pm, Belgrave Hall, Tel: 0116 266 6590Learn the history of Belgrave village and its ever-changing population. Find out how people moved, what they did, and how they used to live. Also discover the history of Belgrave Hall as a middle class country house and the families that lived there. Booking needed. ￡2. 50.Jewry Wall Homework HelpWednesdays 19th and 26th July, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm, New Walk Museum, Tel: 0116 299 5111Need help with a history homework project? Drop into the museum for a discussion with the history expert. He can point out interesting books and objects in the museum and you will have a quiet space to work in. All ages are welcome. Topic areas include Roman, Egyptian and Greek history as well as local history.

Where did Gail spend the nights in the country?

Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of a medical, emotional, or learning problem. For example, kids who cannot walk need wheelchairs. They not only need equipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps (坡道) or elevators' available.【B1】______ Kids with an illness would have special needs, too.【B2】______ Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids. 【B3】______ It might be harder to do normal things, like learning to read or just getting around the school. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible. Other kids can also be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just as you do. But meeting people and making friends can be difficult.【B4】______ Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied (欺辱) or teased. 【B5】______ Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful. As you get to know them, they may help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes. And you'll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody has—the need for good friends.[A] Some kids might laugh at or make fun of them. [B] It is good manners to offer help to kids with special needs. [C] Life can be challenging for a kid with special needs. [D] They also might need to get a special bus to school.[E] They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily activities. [F] Also, try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs.[G] Someone could have trouble with anxiety, but you wouldn't know it unless told about it.

Why did the man borrow the woman' s computer last time?

In January 2009, during the first weeks of a six-month stay at the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia for leukemia (白血病) treatment, Michael wandered over to his hospital window in search of relaxation. The【C1】______ first-grader watched a construction crew【C2】______ on a 10-storey addition to the hospital.【C3】______ Michael' s third-floor window, Ritchie, an iron-worker from the East Falls section of Philadelphia,【C4】______ and saw " this kid with no hair【C5】______ face was pressed up to the window. I waved, and he smiled and【C6】______ . I'll never forget that," says Ritchie, a father of three. As winter【C7】______ spring, Michael watched, fascinated (着迷), as 3,000 tons of steel【C8】______ formed the skeleton of the building. One day he colored a message for the crew and held【C9】______ up to the window: Hi, Local Iron Workers. I' m Mike. Ritchie and the【C10】______ crew messaged back. Over the【C11】______ months, as his treatment continued, Ritchie and the crew【C12】______ Michael up and cheered him with【C13】______ signs like Be Strong Mike.【C14】______ the construction reached the third floor, Ritchie jumped across the【C15】______ between the buildings and the two had a【C16】______ chat. The hard hat with the tender heart wells up (涌出眼泪) when he thinks about it. "Michael【C17】______ my life," says Ritchie. "I was a real hard-core (顽固不化的) person without a lot of sympathy. But I' d【C18】______ seeing this kid every day waving at me and excited about the construction. I look at life【C19】______ thanks to him. "Today Michael is a 10-year-old third-grader in complete recovery. What does he hope to【C20】______ when he grows up? "A construction worker," he says.

Millions of hamburgers are eaten by people in every corner of the world every day. Together with hot dogs and Coca-Cola, hamburgers have been the most important American contribution(贡献) to international eating habits. The name "hamburger" has nothing to do with ham(火腿). It is believed that the hamburger was first brought to the United States by Germans from the city of Hamburg some time in the 1850s. From then on the hamburger became a kind of popular American fast food. Now young people in Asia, Europe and South America have learned to eat while on the move; a hamburger in one hand and a soft drink in the other. There have been cries to anger from Italy and Spain about the shortening of the usual lunch break. Instead, young people have discovered a lunch for which they don't have to stop at all. However, there are clouds over the hamburger's world. People who concern about health dislike the high animal fat in the hamburger. They think the time saved seems a high price to pay for poor health. The packages in which hamburgers are usually served are causing serious pollution problems in many large cities. Big hamburger companies are destroying large areas of South American rainforest to produce the cheap meat they need. So, will the hamburger celebrate its next century?

Driving cars, trucks and motorcycles is an important part of our lives. We do it every day to get to work, to school or to friends' houses. Driving can be very convenient , but can also cause many problems. Waiting in line at a red light, a driver may get impatient and decide just to drive right through it. If another car is coming from the other direction, there might be a terrible accident. Cutting another car off can make its driver angry, so that driver cuts off someone else. Pretty soon everybody is angry, and impatient. Traffic accidents decline millions of lives every year worldwide. In Taiwan alone, over seven people are killed in accidents every day. The annual death rate (年死亡率) from traffic accidents in Taiwan is twice that of Japan. To allow traffic to move smoothly and safely, everybody must follow the rules. Before you drive, learn all the traffic laws. That way of driving is safe, convenient and even fun!

I________chess quite well, but I haven't had time to play it since this spring.

Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is we can try to do it ourselves. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly. First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. And to find out what sort of person you are talking to, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of the conversation. Real listening also means not just listening to words but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it's time for you to change the subject. Finally, good talkers know well now to deal with the occasion of parting. If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.

—I wonder why Tom was promoted to general manager instead of Ann. —________. I' m surprised that Ann didn' t get the job.

Joan sold the house anyway even though it was________her father' s wishes.

To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.【B1】______ Try the following steps: Calm yourself.【B2】______ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don't wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don' t see things the same way.【B3】______ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you. Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your mounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. 【B4】______ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view. Don' t forget to forgive yourself.【B5】______ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don' t do it.[A] Why should you forgive?[B] How should you start to forgive?[C] Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.[D] Try to see things from your offender's angle.[E] For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.[F] To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.[G] If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.

What are the speakers mainly talking about?