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牛津深圳版九年级上册Module1 Geniuses Unit 2 Great minds同步练习
Over the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our life.
To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, more and more people can travel by plane and we can take many other fast and comfortable vehicles, such as cars and high-speed trains.
Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines.
Thirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, and many people could not buy things like refrigerators, TV sets or washing machines. Now, most families have several of these things.
Lastly, communications have become much easier than before. In the past, we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes, but now we have many other ways to choose from, such as making a phone call, sending e-mails or messages and chatting online. Moreover, we can even see the people whom we are making a phone call with through mobile phones, and we can see each other while chatting online.
Thanks to the developing technology, especially the Internet, our life has become much easier and happier than before.
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When my daughter was in primary school, she brought home four small twigs(细枝) from school to plant. None of them looked very strong and lively. But with hope for the future, I planted them somewhere in our backyard which could give them enough sunlight. Over the years, because of the poor soil(土壤), three of them died. Only one lived at last.
It grew crooked(不直的) and very slowly. In fact, it looked more like a fat bush than a tree. Later, I noticed that it was starting to die. The branches(树枝) were becoming bare. Only the top third of the tree was still green. I did my best to save it by feeding it a lot of fertilizer, but it didn't work.
Later one morning, I went out and looked at it again. I was thinking if it would be better to just cut it down. It would make the yard look cleaner. As I walked over to take a closer look at it, however, I noticed something moving within the leaves. It was a bird patiently building a nest in the topmost branches. I smiled when I looked at it. I thought maybe this old tree was still useful. It might not be healthy or pretty, but it was still giving a bird a home.
This tree let me know that all of our lives have a purpose. It doesn't matter if we are young and strong or old and sickly. Until our last breath, we have things to do, love to give, and joy to share. We can help to make this world a better and more beautiful place.
BBC Kid ReporterDo you dream of being a reporter? Are you a good English writer who loves the news? We're looking for 100 students from around the world. They will join the BBC Kid Reporter team for the 2023-2024 school year. What BBC Kid Reporters did in the past: * Interviewed (采访) famous and excellent people. * Wrote news stories for BBC For Kids magazine. * Talked about their work on television. Next year our team will continue (继续) to report local news stories for BBC For Kids magazine and www.bbcforkids.com. How to join us: Visit www.bbcforkids.com and fill in the entry form (报名表). Be sure to read the rules and share them with your parents, who must sign your form. You must finish your entry form by November 19, 2023. You must be OVER 13 years old. Good luck! |
| If you are looking for apps to learn English for studying in a foreign country, you might be uncertain. The following top four favourite apps may help you decide which is right for you. | |
Hello English— Best app for middle learners If you already understand the basics but want to improve, this app is for you. Hello English starts with a language test, and then serves up English lessons based on your test results. It supports learners with 23 native languages and lets you play games, watch videos and listen to audio* books too. Free versions for iOS Android and Windows. | Duolingo— Most fun app This special app turns studying into a game. Use virtual coins to unlock new levels and spend them on fun upgrades. A cartoon bird encourages you as you learn. You can also get help from other students inside the app using the Duoling o message boards. Free and paid versions for Android iOS and Windows. | |
FluentU— Best media- based app This app gets English- language videos from the real world— including news, music videos and commercials. You can input any word and see more information about it. Free trial and paid monthly subscriptions for Android and iOS. | Rosetta Stone— Most multi- use app This award- winning English app includes vocabulary and grammar as well as pronunciation lessons so you can improve your English accent. You can also download audio lessons to learn offline. Free trial and paid versions for Android,iOS and Windows. | |
Have you ever watched a movie with your partners on the weekend? Do you know what you should do and what you shouldn't do in the cinema? If you want to figure out the answers, you are supposed to have a look at your film ticket before you go into the cinema. That will tell you everything you want to know.
Here is a ticket from Friendship Theatre.
Friendship Theatre | |
Name of the film: So Long for Love | Time: At 6 p. m. on December 1,2023. |
Number: 18 Row 8, 2nd F | Price: ¥33 |
Notice: 1. Children below 1.3m are free. Children above 1.3m should enter with tickets. 2. Please check the date and seat number before you go in. Please sit in the right seat. 3. Don't smoke in the hall. Smokers should go to the smoking area. It's at the corner beside the restroom. 4. Cameras, videos and tape recorders are not allowed in the theatre. 5. Please set your mobile phones to vibration mode(振动模式) and keep silent while enjoying the film. 6. Keep the theatre clean. If you have rubbish, you should throw it to the dustbin. 7. If you arrive late, please wait outside the hall and then enter quietly into the hall during the interval and take a free seat. | |
He who wants to improve his English can have a look here.
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