Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising there are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.
Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied(满意) with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary.
Sometimes，a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you play cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behavior when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to her little brother, and then take it away when reaches for it.
A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying that looks like something the cat dragged in describes something in bad condition.
A fat cat is a person with a lot of money.
There are many other expressions about cats in America. How interesting! Which kind of cat are you, or which kind would you like to be?
【小题1】Americans like ______ best as pets.

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What makes a successful speech? First, you should have a good speech script (稿子) so that your ideas and language can attract people's attention. And some skills are necessary, too.

Here are some suggestions on giving great speeches_:

◆Beat nerves

Relax yourself before and when making a speech. Practice your opening sentence three or four times. This will help make a sure start and a successful speech. When you stand on the stage, think of the audience(观众) as your family members and friends.

◆Keep it natural

Natural body languages will help your speech: smile, stand straight and look at the audience. Do not drop your head or play with a pen. Also, dressing yourself nicely will help the audience feel respected.

◆Pace and pause (节奏和停顿)

Pace and pause add color to your speech. Speak fast enough to keep people excited and slowly enough for people to fully understand you. After an important point, pause for a moment. It'll change the atmosphere (气氛)in the audience.

Tips on giving speeches

Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising there are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.

Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary.

Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you play cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behavior when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to her little brother, and then take it away when reaches for it.

A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying that looks like something the cat dragged in describes something in bad condition.

A fat cat is a person with a lot of money.

    There are many other expressions about cats in America. How interesting! Which kind of cat are you, or which kind would you like to be?

1.Americans like ________ best as pets.

    A. dogs             B. pigs         C. cats         D. mice

2.The canary is a kind of ________.

    A. dog              B. cat          C. bird         D. fish

3. If you have much money, we can call you ________.

A. a fat cat            B. a happy cat      C. a thin cat       D. a sad cat

4.If someone always thinks highly of himself, we can say _________.

    A. he plays cat and mouse with someone

    B. he looks like the cat that ate the canary

    C. he is a lazy cat

    D. he has dragged in something

5.The passage introduces us ________ expressions about cat.

    A. one              B. two          C. three            D. four

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   Do you still remember Old Henry? Last Sunday, he    1.   (go) for a walk with Wang Wang, his cute dog. It was a nice day. Old Henry sat down and watched Wang Wang   2.  (play) with a friendly black cat. Then it was time to go home. Old Henry looked for his dog. But Wang Wang    3.   (be) not there! Now Old Henry is very sad. He   4. (miss) his dog and doesn’t want to do anything.