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3. 本期内容准确地扣住高考脉搏，指明了高考填空题的动向，试题信息体现于专家提示，为考场走势导向；资源体现于题设和题解，为新纲创意示范。

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It is interesting to know what people of different nations like to do best.

　　 　 In France, love is the major pastime for ordinary people. When a woman enters a cafe or restaurant, she is freely discussed, not only about her appearance but about her past and future as well. She invites looks in the street whether she is beautiful or plain. There is no better way for a woman to get back her self- confidence than a walk in the streets of Paris or Marseilles.

　　　 　 In Italy, people love talking. They sit about in cafes, exchanging news and discussing politics. They do not hesitate to ask questions about the family, income and private life of anybody who happens to be there.

　　　 　 The Swiss eat as a pastime, ladies walk into a teashop, eat a couple of ice creams and a large piece of chocolate cake, and then leave, complaining about their weights.

　　　 　 For the Americans, the greatest fondness is said to be the push of buttons. You push a button in the lift,　 you push a button for cigarette, chewing gums, stamps - even for a life insurance. You can even push a button and get married and another button to get divorced.

In England, waiting in a line is a national passion. The English will form a line whether they have the opportunity. Long queues can be seen, for example, at stations when the train is practically empty and everybody can have a seat.

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　　　 Dear Sunny,

It's very good that you want to be friends with your neighbor, the girl who sits next to you. In my opinion, you' d better first have a heart-to-heart talk with her, because understanding each other is very important for you two. And I also think it' s better for you to ask her to join you and your classmates in all kinds of activities, such as birthday parties, going out for a walk, discussing some fashionable topics, and so on. Besides, helping each other is also very important for both of you. Just share happiness and sadness with her. And I believe she will understand you in time and it is certain you will be good friends in future.

Good luck to you.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　 Yours,

　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 Editor Tape

How to ask your neighbor to be your friends:

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　　　 Dear editor,

　　　 When I first visited the Great Wall last Sunday, I saw a foreign couple and a Chinese couple who had just finished their lunch. Without any hesitation, the Chinese couple threw their leftover food and the plastic bags off the Wall.

　　　 Astonished and shocked, the foreigners watched the waste rolling down the hill and cried out,“Why? Why here? Isn't it a bad habit to damage the environment by littering carelessly?”

　　　 The astonishment and shock of our foreign friends strike my mind again and again.

Shouldn't we strengthen our awareness of environment protection? The unacceptable phenomenon of spitting, littering, and picking beautiful flowers etc. in public places must: completely disappear as soon as possible. A good environment calls for active and participation by everybody.

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Dear Mr. Liu.

　　　 I have a friend named Mark Baker. who is now teaching history in Washington University. He was born in New York in April,　 1968. He began his study in Julliard Primary School in 1974 and graduated from Sidwell　 Friends Secondary School in 1986. Then he entered Columbia University, where he studied for more than six years and got the doctor's degree of history. Meanwhile, he studied Chinese as his second language. He has good experience in teaching and his health is in good condition.

　　　 He has always dreamt of coming to China to teach Chinese students. He would be most grateful if you would give him the chance.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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This term our school has offered more than 10 optinal courses, from which students can choose. The courses are given from 3:30 to 5:00 every Tuesday afternoon.

　　　 Students take great interest in the optional courses. Their favorites are computer, spoken English, arts and so on. They say they have learned a lot that is not taught in textbooks and they have got a great deal of practice. However, students are not quite satisfied. They hope more optional courses will be offered white their homework should be less. They suggest more trips and visits should be organized so that they can learn more about what is going on outside school.

Question:

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A big forest fire broke out in the forest in the southwest of America at the end of November in 1992. The fire was caused by a young worker’s smoking cigarettes. Thousands of firemen and local people tried to put out the fire, but they couldn’t put it out in a short time . The fire lasted more than three weeks and was finally put out.

　　　 In the fire nine people died and about eighty people were injured. It caused a loss at least twenty million US dollars. The fire shocked the whole country.

Question:

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Dear Smith,

　　　 I'm very glad that you will come to my home. For the moment, everything is well prepared here and my parents and I are looking forward to the day you come. Do phone me before you take your trip and tell me which train you're to take. I'll meet you at the station.

　　　 As you know, Shanghai is a large city and there are lots of plaices worth visiting. But I think one week's time is enough. So in the first three days I' d like to show you around the city. We'll go to some business zones such as Nanjing Road. I'll take you to some famous parks as well. During the rest of the time, I plan to visit some beautiful small villages around Shanghai. You needn't bother to look for a hotel. Just stay at my home.

　　　 The last thing I want to mention is that the train ticket for return should be booked in advance. So in your phonecall before you come, tell me the date when you are going back. I'll book the ticket for you.

Yours,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Zhang ying

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2. 本期所收集和整合是全国各省市最新预测模拟题。

1. 本期主要是训练表格式填空题，根据目前全国各省市模拟特点，表格式填空题较为流行。

81.gifts/presents82.France　　 83.French/Frenchmen　 84.traditional 　　　　85.feast/meal

76.festival 　　77.Tuesday 　78celebrated　　　　　 79.costumes/clothes　 80.purple

1. less money　 2 on rainy days 3. half an hour　　 4.really cheaper　 5. crowded trains

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1．　 Revolution　 2．resistance　 3．International

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5. 6 cities 200 + countries

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