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Every year in English-speaking countries, people list the most popular names. Here are some examples. In the United States at the moment, the three most popular names are Emily, Emma, and Madison. For boys, they are Michael, Joshua and Mathew. In Britain parents today might call their little girl Grace, Jessica or Ruby. If they have a little boy, they could call him Jack, Thomas or Oliver.
In China names have very clear meanings. If a girl is called Mei, her name means “beautiful”. If a boy is called “Wu”, his name means “ like a soldier”. Names in English-speaking countries are like this too. The girl's name Joy is probably chosen because the parents with their daughter to be joyful and bring joy to others. If a girl is Ruby, it may be because of the beautiful valuable stone.
Parents often pick names that can be shortened. They might choose such names because they want to be able to speak to their child in a personal way.
For exampale, a popualr name is William. But William can be shortened to Will, Willy, Bill and Billy. The same is true of the favourite old name for a girl, Elizabeth. Elizabeth can be shortened to Beth, Liza and Liz.
Another reason children get the names is that parents want their boy or girl after someone who is famous, such as an actor, a pop star or sports star. David is a popular name in Britain, partly because David Beckham is a famous footballer.
At the moment, Michael is one of the three most popular names for boys _______ while Grace for __________ in Britain.
Mei means ________ and Ruby means ________ according to the passage.
From this passage, we know that both parents in ________ countries and in China would like to choose names for their __________.
Parents often pick names that can be _________ so that they can ____________ in a personal way.
David is a popular name in Britain partly __________________ the famous football _____________, David Beckham.

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    Square dancing has been popular for quite a few years.  Its lovers believe it is good for elderly people's health But in recent years, it has many haters as well. They think too loud music or dancing too late into night influences people's life. Should square dancing be supported or limited? Here are opinions from two groups of people.

For

    Square dancing is a helpful way for elderly people to stay fit.

    Square dancing has become an important socializing opportunity(社交机会) for those parents whose grown children have left to start their own families.

    If governments provide large places where people can dance a bit far from living blocks, most of the complaints will go away.

Against

    Square dancing in public may not be acceptable to all elderly people. Some of them hate the noise caused by such kind of dancing.

    Square dancing is something that elderly people themselves invented. They just want to be left by themselves to do what they like.

    There are some other healthier ways to exercise for people from different age groups and with different health .situations. Square dancing is not a good idea for everyone.

    Square dancing has been a hot topic in daily life. People have been discussing {#blank#}1{#/blank#} it should be supported or limited. Lovers believe it can help elderly people stay healthy. Those parents who live {#blank#}2{#/blank#} can communicate with others while dancing. If people are {#blank#}3{#/blank#} with large places by governments and they can dance a bit far away from living blocks, few neighbours will complain. Haters say the noise caused by square dancing is the main {#blank#}4{#/blank#} why they are against it. They think square dancers just do what they like to do without {#blank#}5{#/blank#} others' feelings. And square dancing.is not the only good way for all people to exercise.

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    We have only one earth. It is the only environment for humans, animals and plants to live or grow in. However, we are polluting our earth every day. Good news is that the whole world has realized the serious problems and has taken action to fight against it.

    World No Tobacco Day (May 31)

    The first World No Tobacco Day is April 7, 1988. Since 1989, it was changed to be May 31st every year. The purpose of the World No Tobacco Day is to encourage people not to smoke.

    World Water Day (March 22, 1993)

    United Nations named 22 March as the first World Water Day in 1993. It's a day to celebrate water. It's a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. It is celebrated around the world every year.

Earth Hour ( 2007)

    Earth Hour started for the first time on March 31, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Since then, the last Saturday of every March was named as Earth hour day that year. On March 19, 2016, more than 350 famous buildings in 178 countries around the world turned off the lights for one hour to remind people to save electrical power.

    Actions in China to save our environment

    Smoking is not allowed in all indoor public places from 2014.This is the first time for China to care about personal health in public places.

    Ban(禁令) on free plastic bags. Since June 1, 2008, free plastic shopping bags are not allowed to provide in all supermarkets, shopping malls, and other places. It is to encourage people to use cloth bags or baskets for their shopping things.

Theme:The only environment for all the{#blank#}1{#/blank#} things has serious problems, but the whole world has done{#blank#}2{#/blank#}to prevent pollution.

Actions around the world

No Tobacco Day

Started on April 7,1988,then changed to May 31st every year. Encourage people to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} up smoking.

World {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Day

Started on March 22nd 1993, celebrated around the world every year.

Earth Hour

Started for the{#blank#}5{#/blank#} time on March 31st 2007, turned off lights for an hour to{#blank#}6{#/blank#} electrical power.

Actions in {#blank#}7{#/blank#}

Public places

Smoking is allowed in{#blank#}8{#/blank#} public places to care about personal health.

Supermarket &

Shopping malls

Encourage people to {#blank#}9{#/blank#} cloth bags or baskets for shopping things. You need to{#blank#}10{#/blank#}if you use plastic bags provided by the supermarket.

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Complain(抱怨) Politely

    Not everything goes the way you want it to. You may go to a restaurant and order a nice meal. But your order is wrong or not cooked properly. You may buy a product that breaks the next day.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}However, if you speak angrily to people, they will become defensive(自卫的). Then they are less likely to help you. A more effective (有效的)way to get what you want is to stay calm.

Use polite language and a friendly tone of voice. Start with phrases such as, " I'm sorry to bother you, but. "or" Excuse me, but could you.?" For example, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I ordered potato soup, not vegetable, "Phrasing your complaint as a question also helps. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Could you help me? I just bought this phone case yesterday, but it's cracked."

{#blank#}3{#/blank#}There is no faster way to make someone defensive than by blaming them. Use the phrase." I know this isn't your fault, but…"or"There has been a misunderstanding." {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Blaming people isn't as important as getting a problem fixed!

    There are honest mistakes, but at times someone may try to take advantage of you. In that case, don't say "Hey! You're trying to cheat me! "Instead, use the phrase, "I understood that…" For example. "I understood that the service charge was included in the price. Then give the person a chance to answer.

    If you don't get what you want with polite conversation, ask to speak to a manager or supervisor. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. When trying to comet a problem, don't blame (责备)the person you're talking to.

B. People like to be asked rather than told!

C. But usually, you'll find that polite words and a smile will resolve a situation.

D. These kinds of experiences make you want to complain.

E. These phrases let people know you are only angry at the situation

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