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外研版初中英语七年级下册精彩练习Module12 Unit 1 第二课时
On a Friday night, apoor young violinist was playing the violin at the entrance (入口) of the subway station. The music was so great that people put somemoney into his hat.
The next day, theviolinist came to the entrance again. He put down his hat as usual. Beside thehat was a piece of paper with some words on it: "A George Sang has put animportant thing into my hat by mistake. Welcome to claim (认领) it. "After a while a man named George Sang ran here quicklyand got back his important thing.
The important thingwas a lottery ticket (彩票). Sang bought it andwon a prize of $500, 000. But when he gave $50 to the violinist for hiswonderful music, he threw the lottery ticket, too. The violinist was a collegestudent. That morning, he was going to Vienna for his education. However, whenhe found the ticket, he cancelled the flight and returned to the entrance.
He said, "AlthoughI don't have much money, I live happily. If I lose honesty (诚实) , I won't be happy forever. "
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to space? With the development of science, you may soon be able to book a ticket. Many companies now can offer space travels. Let's take a look.
Fly me to the moon A rich man in Japan named Yusaku has invited eight famous people to join him for a trip around the moon with the belt of felon Musk's Space X company. The trip, called Dear Moon, will take three days to fly to the moon. orbit(沿轨道运行) and then spend three days returning. It will take place in 2025. |
Living in a space hotel The US company Orbital assembly Corporation(OAC)planned to start building the world's first space hotel in 2025. It will turn its c if around to create artificial gravity(人造重力). The hotel is expected to have restaurants, c in c mas and. Rooms for up to 400 guests. |
Short space trips Some people may prefer to simply have a taste instead of staving in space for a long time. Tickets for a 90- minute journey have been on sale to the public since Fib. 16. The first short space trips of Virgin Galactic, a company set up by a British businessman, are set for later this year. The spaceship travels in space while people enjoy several minutes of views of the earth from the windows. |
Still remember(记得) the following poems? Memories return every time I read or hear them.
Hush now, my little one. Hush now, my sunshine. Hush now, piece of my heart. Go to sleep, my little one. Go to sleep, my love. Go to sleep, piece of my heart. Sleep, my little one, While I sing to you. Sleep, my little one, Who is already asleep. | My mama feeds me. And washes my fur(皮毛). The first thing I see every morning is her. The last thing I kiss every night is her face. My mama is the very best one. And sings like a bird. And knows how I feel, when I don't say a word. My mama is warm. | I can set the table. I can sweep the floor. I can wash my clothes, And count to forty-four. I can wash dishes. And clean my bedroom. There is so much I can do. Now ask you. |
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