题目内容
5. What guided your choice of destination or was it a?
5. arbitrary
[即学即练]用适当的连接词完成下面短文。
1. the J Street Band got together is an interesting story. Lead singer Jeremy put the band together. He held a blind audition for interested musicians. It was surprising 2. he chose.He selected a guitarist who was a 70-year-old. It made no difference 3. he was old or young —
the guy rocked!
They play mostly their own songs. Their style of music is unique. Eric is the one who writes the lyrics. In 2013 they had a number one hit. Cheering fans greet them everywhere. Their ability to appeal to mixed audiences is 4. makes them different.They will start their national tour from San Jose this year. 5. they go on this tour is 6.they love the things they do.
It's hard to say 7. makes a band successful. What matters most is 8. the fans like the band's songs and style. However,most people don't realize 9. long musicians work in the shadows before achieving recognition. Both talent and hard work are required if they want to achieve 10. they dream of.
Janice was happy and nervous today. Her mother was flying to Los Angeles from New York and would be staying with her for two weeks. Janice cleaned her apartment until it was shining and spotless. On her way to the airport,a thought came to her 1. she should make reservations for dinner,but she had no idea 2. her mother would prefer Chinese or Thai food. She knew that her mother liked neither pepper nor curry.
Once she was on the road,Janice turned on the radio and heard the news 3. snow near Chicago had caused a delay and her mother was going to be late.The weather was good in L.A.,though .Janice had time to go shopping or to sit in a cafe and read a book.
An hour later,Janice again headed toward the airport,and she took her time. She was very surprised to see her mother waiting outside for a taxi!Doubts 4. her mother arrived so early filled her head. Her mother had heard about the Chicago snowstorm and decided to take an earlier flight. She. didn't have time to call Janice,but she was sure about one thing 5. Janice was careful and would arrive early to pick her up.
What a mix-up!Janice could have gotten to the airport earlier,but she didn't. Her mother could have called from the plane,but she didn't. They were both hungry and tired. Janice made a promise 6.she would take her mother to either a Chinese or a Thai restaurant,but her mother just wanted to get to Janice's apartment and take a nap!
[自我归纳]forbid是动词，意为“禁止，不准”， 常用搭配：forbid (doing) sth.(句1、句2) ;forbid sb. sth.(句3) ; forbid sb. sth.(句4) ; forbid sb. doing sth.(句5) 。
2. He (不容易沮丧) .I suppose there's bound to be something unfortunate happening.
3. People differ with one another in their ability to handle stress.
4. She her parents and would do anything to please them.
2. For foreign holidays you will need a vpassport.
