M: It’s so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for youW: I didn’t know you were having problems. Maybe it’s easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.M: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would helpW: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it’s hard.M: But, how do you meet Americans I only know other foreign students.W: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinnerM: Those are good ideas. But I’m a little shy to speak English.W: You won’t learn if you don’t try and speak. If I were you, I’d talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. Why is it difficult for the man to lean English().
A. He doesn’t talk to his English teachers.
B. There are no native speakers around him.
C. He is too shy to speak Englis
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than ever and it seems that people cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry’, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.What can explain and settle this problem The fact is that pollution is caused by man—by his desire (欲望) for a modem way of life. We make "increasing industrialization" (工业化) our first aim. So we are often ready to offer everything: clean air, pure water, good food, our health and the future of our children. There is a constant flow of people from the countryside into the cities, eager for the achievements of our modem society. But as our technological achievements have grown in the last twenty years, pollution has become a serious problem.Isn’t it time we stopped to ask ourslves where we are going—and why It makes one think of the story about the pilot (飞行员) who told his passengers over the loudspeaker: "I’ve some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we’re making rapid progress at 530 miles per hour. The bad news is that we are lost and don’t know where we’re going." The sad fact is that this becomes a true story when speaking of our modern society. Man cannot prevent the world from being polluted because ().
A. the population of the world is increasing faster
B. people use too many man-made materials
C. we have more industry
D. we are producing more cars, trucks and buses
Sussex police ordered to search for a six-foot, dark-haired youth of about 20 who failed to mug (抢劫) a five-foot, 74-year-old grandmother. The youth rushed at Mrs West and tried to take her things and money when she was walking out of a church. The result should have been an expected conclusion. Surprisedly, however, when Mrs West grasped the mugger’s wrist (手腕), he cried, "Oh, God! Oh, no! Stop!" Encouraged by these pleas (哀求), she put him in arm lock at which the mugger cried, "Oh, no! Oh! God!" and ran away. "If I hadn’t been carrying my shopping I would really have put him on his back." said Mrs West who had practised judo (柔道) when younger. "When my husband was living. I used to pracise throwing him at Christmas," she explained. What do you think of the youth whom the police ordered to search for He was().
A. a boy of about 20
B. a dark-haired young man
C. an iii man
D. a rather weak fellow
M: Welcome, Miss. May I help youW: I hope so. I want a lipstick.M: Do you have any particular brand in mind7W: I like Lyfel very much.M: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wearW: Pink. But today, I’m thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious.M: Yes, I see. How do you like this oneW: Not too bad. May I have a tryM: Certainly, Miss.W: Mmm … It’s still too bright. Any darker shadesM: Not from the Lyfel group, I’m afraid.W: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color.M: How about this one, then7 It has more transparent touch.W: OK, that’ the very thing I need. How about the lipstick the woman took in the end().
A. Its color is suitable but it is very expensive.
B. Its color is right though it is not Lyfel brand.
C. Its color isn’t right but its brand is Lyfel.