【题目】 () Not that Charlie’s own life was easy! He was born in a poor family 1 1889. His parents were both music hall 2 (perform). You may find 3 astonishing that Charlie 4 (teach) to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk. Such training was common in acting families at this time, especially 5 the family income was often uncertain. 6 (luck), his father died, 7 (leave) the family even 8 (bad) off, so Charlie spent his childhood looking 9 his mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humour, become one of the 10 (popular) child actors in England. He could mime and act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. No one was ever bored watching him – his subtle acting made everything entertaining.

() As I get to know more about international friends, I learn more about this 11 (culture) “body language”. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, 12 are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance 13 people. In the same way that people communicate with spoken language, they also express their feelings using 14 (speak) “language” through physical distance, actions or posture. English people, for example, do not usually stand very close to 15 or touch strangers as soon as they meet. However, people from places 16 Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others 17 (close) and are more likely to touch them. Most people around the world now greet each other 18 shaking hands, 19 some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, 20 prefer to bow.

【题目】Teach Yourself How to Play a Musical Instrument

If you're low on cash but interested in learning how to play a new musical instrument, consider some of these tips.

Set a goal for yourself.

1 Is it to form a rock band with your friends, play with an orchestra, write music, or to simply play for your own enjoyment? Be realistic about your goals when you're just starting to learn how to play a new instrument.2

Research different instruments.

Choosing an instrument takes more than just picking the one that looks the most impressive.There can be many variations(变化) in range as well as other factors that affect the sound like the number of strings on a guitar or bass.3 If so, you can see which one you're most comfortable with.

Take lessons.

Consider learning how to play a musical instrument by yourself.There are plenty of books, training videos, and online resources available.They can teach you how to play most instruments.4 Take your time while learning, but set aside some time at least every week so that you practise good habits and stay motivated.Once you've mastered basic skills, you'll be well on your way to mastering your chosen instrument.

Never stop learning.

Sometimes it might be frustrating to make little progress or tiresome to keep up with practising.5 Work hard at what you want to do and always keep improving.

A.What's more, many of them are completely free.

B.Consider carefully what kind of lessons you want.

C.Think over what you would like to get out of this experience.

D.Therefore, you have got pleasure from playing the instrument.

E.However, remember you had a goal that you wanted to achieve.

F.Most importantly, before you buy, consider trying them out for a bit first.

G.It can be time-consuming at first, but the results can be even more rewarding.

【题目】When I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4:30 in the morning.

We need every one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运) for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.

But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.

1What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. The writer's home was very rich.

B. The writer's mother was a teacher.

C. The writer was born in a poor family.

D. The writer didn't like reading books.

2What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills?

A. To quit on their country to earn more money.

B. To help solve the most difficult problems.

C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.

D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.

3Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal?

A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.

B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.

C. Because everyone should do their homework.

D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.

4How can people realise their great dreams?

A. By rapping.

B. By playing basketball.

C. By being a reality star.

D. By working hard.

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