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My friend and I entered a little coffee house and ordered two cups of coffee. While we were waiting, two young men came in and began to order, “1cups of coffee, please. Two of them for us and three there on the wall.” The waiter served them with respect (尊敬). They paid for their order, took the two and left. As soon as they left, the waiter2put three pieces of paper on the wall. We saw this with great3.
Some more people came. Two girls asked for one coffee each, paid and went away. Then came three lawyers who paid for seven coffees —three for 4and four suspended(待用). I really 5 what the suspended coffees were. Suddenly a man came into the coffee house. The way this man was dressed didn't 6 the style(风格)of this coffee shop. He kindly ordered a coffee on the wall. The waiter served coffee to this man, showing him the same 7 as the other customers. The man had his coffee and left 8 paying. The waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dustbin.
At that moment, I knew the meaning of the suspended coffees. It's simple—people pay the coffee in advance(预先) for someone who can't 9it. The tradition with the suspended coffees 10 in Italy, but it has spread all over the world. A suspended coffee is not only a cup of coffee, but also the warmth and love to someone in need.
When Abraham Lincoln was young, he worked in a store. One day a woman came into the store and bought some things. They added up to two dollars and six and a quarter cents.
The bill was paid, and the woman was satisfied. But the young storekeeper, not feeling quite sure about his calculations(计算), added up the things again. To his surprise, he found that it should have been but two dollars.
“I've made her pay six and a quarter cents more,” said young Abe, upset.
It was an unimportant thing, and many salespersons would forget it, but Abe was too careful for that.
The money must be paid back, he decided.
At night, he closed the store and walked to the home of his customer. He explained the matter, paid over the six and a quarter cents, and returned satisfied.
Here is another story of young Lincoln's strict honesty. A woman entered the store and asked for half a pound of tea. The young man weighed it out. This was the last sale of the day.
The next morning, when beginning his duties, Abe discovered a four-ounce weight on the scales(磅砰). It flashed upon him at once that he had used this in the sale last night, and so, of course, given his customer short weight. Many people would not have been much worried by this discovery. But Abe weighed out four ounces of the tea, shut up the store, and carried it to the customer. I think that the name, so often given in late times to President Lincoln, of “Honest Old Abe", was well deserved(应得的).
Bike Rentals (租赁)
Welcome to Arcadian Shop. We offer different kinds of bikes that can be rented.
Places | Place 1: Zoo Station We are directly at the Zoo train station, facing the parking area. You'll find us just past the main entrances(人口) opposite the Zoo entrance. Place 2: Alexanderplatz We're right under the TV tower. If you're facing the entrance of the Tower, walk to your right around the corner. | |
Open Hours | 9 : 30—18 : 00 | |
Rental Prices | 1/2 Day | $7 |
One Day | $12 | |
2relDay | $10 | |
Deliveries | If you live near our shop and you don't have time to rent bikes from our shop in person,we can send one to your home. The delivery fee(传送费用) is $8 for each bike. We also offer some deliveries outside of our normal delivery area. But you need to pay more for the deliveries. | |
Please call 650-968-3575 for bike rentals. |
Many kids help parents to do chores such as washing the dishes, cleaning the floors and taking out the trash in the house. In return, some kids get money or other rewards from their parents, such as 20 minutes to play computer games.
But some people do not think that kids should get rewards(奖赏) for doing chores. One of them is Susie Walton, a parenting educator. She believes that if kids get rewards, they will think that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return. For example, kids won't sweep the floor if they see it is dirty. But they will clean the floor if their parents reward them for it. “Every house is a team effort,” Susie said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It's important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities to keep our home clean.
Other people have different opinions. They believe that money or other rewards can motivate kids to do more chores. It also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. Now, there are also apps(应用软件) that encourage kids to do chores. The apps give kids points and digital gifts that can be used either online or in the real world. With the Chore Monster app, kids earn digital points after doing chores. Kids can exchange their points for real rewards, such as time to play video games or a trip to the mall. “Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards," says Chris Bergman, founder of Chore Monster. “Kids need positive(积极的) power to make them do chores.
What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing chores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return?
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You may think that inventions are far away from your everyday life. But in fact, almost everyone can invent. It's just that they do not realize that their idea could be the start of an invention. Once inventors see their ideas have some practical value, they don't let them run away.
For example, the inventors of the dishwasher, American Josephine Cochrane, loved to give dinner parties. But she found it took too long to wash her dishes by hand. She decided that a machine could do the job faster. So, in 1886, she began to make one for herself.
Here are the steps to create inventions. The first and most important step is to find the problem. Start by looking at what is wrong with things you see now and ask people around if they remember ever saying, “I wish someone would invent something for...” Then you might notice situations(情况) or things in need of improvement. The next step is to think about possible solutions. An invention is a new way of solving a problem. So think of many and unusual ways. You can often come up with a solution to a problem by looking at it from a different side.
The hardest part of inventing is coming up with a problem and finding a solution. Once you have an idea, you can always get help building your invention. This problem-solving technique can also work in your everyday lives. So, why not try it in your studies, in your relationship with others, or even in the way you look at the world?
A good friend is like a mirror. Everyone (need) friends. We can share secrets our friends and turn to them for h when we are in trouble. But do you know how to make friends? First, learn to smile. A smile always makes the others like you. Smile at someone and you are sure to get a smile back from (he). Second, try to remember names. It makes your new friends f happy when you call them by their names b you don't forget them. Third, learn to discuss instead of arguing when you have (difference) ideas. If you don't agree with other people, you should still be friendly. Teenagers need to have one or a group of good friends because friends can discuss things which are too difficult to say to their family (member). All in all, a good friend will help to bring out the(good) in you. Once you have (find) such a good friend, do treasure him.
要求:1.简要描述两幅图片, 并针对这些校园欺凌现象谈谈自己在学校应该如何做(至少2点);2.文中不得出现考生真实的姓名和学校名称;3.80个词左右, 已给出的部分不计人总词数。
参考词汇:beat, kick, laugh at, respect(尊重), harmonious(和谐的)
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