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云南省保山市2018届普通高中高三英语第二次市级统测试卷
Cowboys in the US
Cowboys played an important role in the settling of the west. Ranching (牧场经营)was a big industry and cowboys helped to run the ranches.
The Roundup
Each spring and fall the cowboys would work on the “roundup” Cattle would walk freely much of the year and then the cowboys would need to bring them in. In order to tell what cattle belonged to their ranch, the cattle would have a special mark burned into them called a “ brand “.
Horse and Saddle (马鞍)
The most important item of any cowboy was his horse and saddle. The saddles were often custom-made (定制的) and, next to his horse, probably the most valuable item a cowboy owned.
Clothing
Cowboys wore special clothing that helped them with their jobs. They wore large 10-gallon hats to protect them from the sun and the rain. They wore special cowboy boots that helped them to get in and out of the stirrups (马镫)when riding a horse Many cowboys wore chaps on the outsides of their legs to help protect them from sharp bushes that their horse may rub up against.
Cowboy Code
The code included such rules as being polite and respectful, always saying “howdy”, not waving at a man on a horse (you should nod) , never riding another man's horse without his permission,always helping someone in need, and never putting on another man's hat.
A. They herded cattle, repaired buildings, and took care of the horses.
B. The cowboys of the Old West had an unwritten code that they lived by.
C. This when the cowboys would bring in all the cattle from the open ranch.
D. Horses were so important that anyone caught stealing a horse was usually hanged!
E. Their clothing grew out of practical need and the environment in which they worked.
F. This was especially important if they fell, so they wouldn't get dragged by their horse.
G. They have deep historic roots dating back to the earliest European settlers of America.
A. Consider the touch barrier. B. Consider how you insult each other. C. They should know that you are not serious. D. These are sure signs that your friends trust you. E. Are they acting fake—perhaps hiding an insecurity? F. True friends should not get one another into trouble. G. True friends will remain faithful and find their way through a fight. |
Sometimes it can be hard to recognize a true friend, one who is loyal (忠诚的) and one who is worth keeping by your side. The suggestions provided in this article will help to guide you in working out which friends are likely to be true.
Be able to trust your friends. You should be able to trust true friends and they should return this trust. Your friends tell you secrets that no one else knows. Let you share secrets. Ask you for advice. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} However, if your friends hide things from you and act secretive, this could be a sign that they do not trust you, but it could also mean your friends keep to themselves or don't like to reveal too much about themselves.
Consider comfort. How comfortable do your friends feel when they are around you? Watch them, are they being themselves or are they timid (胆怯的) around you? {#blank#}2{#/blank#} True friendships can take a while to develop, but if your friends are true, they should feel comfortable around you.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} This is not meant in a romantic way, but consider whether your friends are comfortable with the touch. If your friends are fine with hugging you, leaning on you, resting their heads on your shoulder and so forth, then you can judge they love you.
Think about loyalty. True friends are always there for one another. If you are in need of a helping hand, your true friends should be there to offer it to you. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} You can trust friends with anything, knowing that they will be loyal and will not let your secrets out.
Look at how you fight. Nearly all best friends fight; so if you and your friend have a little dispute (争论), don't sweat it! {#blank#}5{#/blank#} They will not tell each other's secrets and they still care about each other.
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