Two brothers worked together on a farm. One was married and had a large 1 . The other had no wife yet. Although they lived in different houses, they shared everything they got from their farm.
One day, the single brother said to himself, “It's not 2 that we share all the rice. I'm 3 and I need less than my brother. ”So, every night he took a bag of rice from his store-room and 4 across the field 5 their houses, putting it into his brother's store-room.
At the same time, the married brother thought, “It's not fair to share all the rice. I'm married and I have my wife and children to 6 me when I am 7 . However, my brother has no one to take care of his 8. ” So, each night he also took a bag of rice and put it into his brother's store-room.
Several months passed by. They found 9 strange that their rice never became less. Then, one dark night the two brothers ran into each other. Slowly they began to understand what was happening. Their bags fell onto the ground and tears 10 their eyes at once.
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动物保护 | 说明文 | 109 | ★★ | 5分钟 |
RIVER DOLPHIN RUNNING OUT OF TIME
The Yangtze dolphin is the only kind of dolphin that lives in freshwater all its life. Scientists say that the finless freshwater dolphin that has lived in the Yangtze River for over 20 million years, will die out in 15 years. It's in danger of disappearing forever.
Dangers:
■Dredging(挖掘) of their habitat
■Heavy boat traffic in the Yangtze River
■Insecticide(杀虫剂) and mercury(汞)
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In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat's ears were folded, bent forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the “Scottish Fold(苏格兰折耳猫)”.
The Scottish Fold has a round head and large eyes. Its neck and legs are short, which makes it look very cute. Interestingly, all the Scottish Folds are born with straight and unfolded ears. And when they are growing up day by day, some cats' ears will begin to fold. So, the Scottish Fold comes in two types: folded ears and straight ears.
Besides, there is a nickname for the Scottish Fold. It is the “Messenger of Peace(和平使者)”. Why? Because the Folds are sweet and friendly animals. They can get along well with other cats. And unlike some other cats, they can even get along well with dogs! In many different environments, such as at a noisy house, or in a cat show, you can see them playing with other animals happily.
Well, when you come to a new school, do you think it's difficult to get used to the new environment? Perhaps you can learn from the Scottish Fold. That is: always be sweet and friendly to others.
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（1）I often hear him the violin in the next room.
（2）Teachers' Day comes in the month of the year.
（3）The teacher was very angry because Jim fell in class.
（4）—Excuse me, what's the price of these ? —Five yuan a kilo.
（5）We all believe our monitor will be the of the English Speech Contest.
a. Can I try it on? b. How much is it? c. Thank you very much. d. What size do you want? e. What can I do for you? f. What about the pink one? g. The white ones in your size are sold out. |
A: Can I help you, madam?
B: Yes. I am looking for a white skirt.
A:
B: Size M.
A: Sorry.
B: Do you have any other color？
A: Yes. It is very popular this summer.
B: Well, it looks nice.
A: Sure. Look, it fits you very well.
B:
A: 188 yuan.
B: I really like it, although it is a little expensive. I'll take it.
Students can to relax themselves in the school yard after school.
my deskmate I love telling jokes.
Running is interesting playing basketball.
Kate playing the piano.
It's much if he can himself.
