6. Neither the teacher nor the students (know,knows) the solution to the maths problem.

5. That Shakespeare was one of the most talented writers (is,are) an understatement to those who are really familiar with the field of literature.

4. Of all the grammar points I have studied in my seven years of English,the most recent unit(confUses,confUse) me the most for a variety of reasons.

3. Without the new taxes,houses built before World War II (has,have) lower costs than more modem houses do.

2. Playing sports such as tennis and basketball (requires,require) not only mental ability but also physical strength.

1. Swimming in heated pools (is,are) very common in this part of the country in the winter.

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   Reading makes a fUll man. In general,the more we read,the wiser we become. Research shows 1. a good reader is more likely to achieve success than a weak reader. This may explain 2. many people like reading books in their spare time.

   Reading helps broaden our horizons. It's not only a way to learn 3. , you need to know,but also a way to explore so many different places and look into 4.people,totally different I from ourselves,live their lives.

   However,reading isn’t necessarily a good thing. It depends on 5. we are reading

 good books. When we’ re reading good books,it seems 6. we are having a conversation with：the finest men in the world. Bad books,however,do us more harm than good. Actually,7. we can find good books is something we should consider first. And it is unwise of us to read 8. books we can find.

   Life is very short. We can't afford to waste our I precious time. Start reading right now!

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   We teenagers may suffer from some growing pains,but we can get rid of them wisely.

   Some of us are worried about our physical imperfections,which is unnecessary and not important at all. We should keep in mind 1. beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 2. really matters is one's inner beauty. Sometimes we may be misunderstood by others. In that case,we can have a heart-to-heart talk with them,trying to find out

3. it is that causes the misunderstanding. A school report may sometimes depress you. Actually,4. you have achieved good remarks isn't that important,so long as you have worked hard., Don't give up. Hold the belief 5. your efforts will pay off. Don’t care too much about I 6. many things you don't have. Thinking

I about 7. you can offer will always make you feel better and achieve more in life.

   Finally,I have to remind you all 8.there are no permanent problems. If we get down to;solving them,we511 step closer to our dreams.

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   Many kids in western countries make pocket money by themselves. You may wonder 1.they manage to do so.

   Some kids make pocket money by helping look after the neighbors’ pets while they are away on vacation. Some take up babysitting. The kids charge different fees,depending on 2. long they stay with the babies. Once they reach sixteen,they are free to do 3. they like. They can make money by delivering newspapers or by working in fast food restaurants,especially during the summer holidays.

   It is believed 4. kids benefit a lot from making pocket money. First of all,once the kids learn the value of money,they will not easily waste any. Another benefit is 5. they learn to manage money. With the money they* ve made,kids can buy 6. they need or want. In short,making pocket money does a lot of good for kids.

That is 7. they should be encouraged to do so.

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   Campaign workers use whatever helps them.1. telephones can be very helpful has been shown in many elections. 2. will win the election is what people want to know. Callers ask whoever answers a series of questions. 3. a candidate is popular is a vital matter. Another question may be 4. the major issues are.

Voters usually give 5. is calling an answer.