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广东省珠海市香洲区第九中学2024-2025学年九年级上学期10月月考英语试题
Have you met someone who kept talking and talking, and you couldn't get them to stop? You don't want to be impolite by telling them to shut up, but you really want to get out of the conversation. Here are some ways to help you.
Use body language. While it may feel impolite, you could turn away, put your headphones on, and avoid looking at his or her eyes, which will show that you don't want to talk. This may save you from directly telling someone to stop talking.
Keep working on whatever activity you are doing. Get up and move around, be active and find little things to do instead of listening.
Interrupt them as soon as you can. Saying things like "I'd like to add something" or "If I could interrupt you for just a minute" will often let someone know that they are talking too much.
Lead the conversation. This is especially helpful when dealing with someone you often talk to. Let them know that you heard what they said and guide the conversation in a different direction.
Mention that you don't have a lot of time to talk. Expressions like "I would love to chat but I have to go for a movie right now" and "Today's not a great day to talk. I have a lot of tasks" will make you easily end the conversation.
Remember: It is a skill to back out of a conversation without saying "You are boring. Shut up."
Trees are very important to not only people but also many animals. Here are some reasons why trees are so important.
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Trees are like natural air filters(过滤器). Trees take in CO2 , and provide oxygen. They help clean the air. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}According to a study,the temperature under a large tree can be about 3℃cooler than the surrounding temperature. So we will feel cool under the trees. Trees also protect us from noise pollution.
Trees are so important,but people on the Earth don't do enough to protect them.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Many forests are disappearing. The trees are used to make furniture,paper,medicine and so on.
I think we must do our best to protect trees. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}But we must cut down trees in a proper way. When we cut down one tree,we should plant more trees. In that way,there will always be trees on the Earth. If we don't protect trees,all the forests will disappear. We should never let that happen.
A. Yes,we cut down trees because we must use them. B. Trees are human's friends and they are helpful to us. C. Without trees,we won't have clean air to breathe in. D. Now some people are still cutting down too many trees. E. Without trees,our lives will be in danger. F. Trees are helpful to the temperature in the environment. |
Chen Shaoqin, a volunteer on art, guides visitors at an art center in Beijing on March 8. [ Photo by WANGWEI/ for China Daily] |
At the age of 73, Chen Shaoqi n from Beijing has shown the world how life should be lived.
Although she only had a middle school education, Chen began studying English at the age of 40 and passed a college entrance exam, making herself from a factory worker to a white- collar clerk in an international trade company. Chen continued to study art after retirement(退休) and finally became an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, she has guided visitors at an art center for three days a week, totaling 3,500 hours.
From an old lady who knew nothing about modern art to a volunteer guide, Chen's hard work and love for learning have encouraged many people. She said that she must continue to learn. As a guide, she is able to attend professional training courses and has the chances to learn from artists and curators (馆长), which gives her encouragement to continue.
Chen has guided many exhibitions over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pab lo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Her effort of learning and her ability to mix many subjects have made her an excellent guide. After turning73 this year, she believes that the width of one's life can be expanded(扩展) through self- improvement and learning.
Chen Shaoqi n is a best example that anyone can find their passion(热爱) and then learn, grow and share with others.
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