England is not a big country: from north to south and from east to west (1) is only about three hundred miles (2) . But for a small country it has a (3) range of climates. People who have (4) visited England, or who have visited only (5) of it, often (6) of thinking that it is a cold and wet country. (7) the summer months of June to September, this is probably true of the (8) of England and Midlands. In the south, however, the (9) is much pleasant. One (10) is that when people retire from a job in the south they often prefer to (11) to the milder south. Perhaps the warmest (12) of the country is the southwest, which consists of the counties of Devon and Comwall. The (13) Gulf Stream flows across the North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico and makes the coastal regions of the (14) quite warm. Palm trees, bamboo and many semi-tropical plants grow (15) in the southwest of England. Flowers and vegetables ripen (16) a month earlier than those elsewhere. Farmers in the area obtain (17) for their vegetables and flowers because they are ready earlier. In winter there (18) several feet of snow in other parts of England (19) there will probably be no snow at all in the southwest. This may be (20) the southwest is one of England’s most popular holiday areas.
A. may be
B. has
C. may have
D. was
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What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation In one (1) there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. (2) two speakers speak in exactly the same (3) . We can always hear differences (4) them, and the pronunciation of English (5) a great deal in different geographical (6) . How do we decide what sort of English to use as a (7) This is not a question that can be (8) in the same way for all foreign learners of English. (9) you live in a part of the world (10) India or West Africa, where there is a long (11) of speaking English for general communication purpose, you should (12) to acquire a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be (13) in these circumstances to use as a model BBC English or (14) of the sort. On the other hand, if you live in a country (15) there is no traditional use of English, you must take (16) your model some form of (17) English pronunciation. It does not (18) very much which form you choose. The most (19) way is to take as your model the sort of English you can (20) most often.
A. care
B. affect
C. trouble
D. matter
Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious ________to how they can best ________such changes. Growing bodies need movement and ________, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. ________ they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the ________ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are ________ by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be ________ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, ________ , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, ________ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide ________ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful ________ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the ________ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult ________ visible in the background. In these activities, it is important to remember that young teens have ________ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized ________ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to ________ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants ________ . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. ________ , they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by ________ for roles that are within their ________ and their attention spans and by having clearly stated roles. Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious ________to how they can best ________such changes. Growing bodies need movement and ________, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. ________ they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the ________ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are ________ by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be ________ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, ________ , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, ________ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide ________ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful ________ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the ________ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult ________ visible in the background. In these activities, it is important to remember that young teens have ________ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized ________ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to ________ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants ________ . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. ________ , they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by ________ for roles that are within their ________ and their attention spans and by having clearly stated roles.
Our country has many chances for adults who want to make their lives better. There are public schools you can attend. In the schools, you can take things (1) English, arithmetic and history, you can find classes in almost (2) subjects you want to study. You may want to (3) to type, sew, paint or fix TV sets. You may want to learn (4) about the trade you are already in. You may want to get a high school diploma. You may (5) want to go to college. All it takes is time and effort. In many cities, there are adult classes in (6) schools. You can attend many of these classes without (7) to pay money. In some schools you may have to pay a small fee. There are (8) many kinds of private schools for adults, where you may have to pay more money. Many job chances are (9) to those who wish to work. It helps if you know (10) than one language. There are good (11) for interpreters and typists who know English. There are many good jobs in government. In most cases, you must be a citizen of this country, and you must (12) a civil service examination. These examinations are (13) to everyone, regardless of race, religion or color. For many civil service jobs you (14) a high school diploma. The person who does not have a high school diploma can get (15) . There are several ways. You can study high school (16) at home and then take special tests. (17) you pass the tests, then you get a diploma. Or you can go to a night school. There are classes that (18) you to take special tests or get a diploma. Be as well trained as you can. Get as much training as you can. (19) knocks at every door. Be sure that when it knocks at your door, you are (20) .
A. chosen
B. allowed
C. promised
D. offered
I learned how to accept life as it is from my father. (1) , he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was (2) and ill. My father was (3) a strong man who loved being active. But a terrible illness (4) all that away. Now he can no longer walk. And he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is (5) . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started (6) about life, and I told them about one of my (7) . I said that we must very often give things up (8) we grow: our youth, our beauty, our friends, but it always (9) that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father (10) up. He said, "But, Peter, I gave up (11) ! What did I gain" I thought and thought, but I could not think of anything to say. (12) , he answered his own question. "I (13) the love of my family. " I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes along with hope and thankfulness. I was also (14) by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated at someone, I (15) remember his words and become (16) . If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be (17) to give up my small irritations. In this (18) , I learned the power of acceptance from my father. Sometimes I (19) what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this one (20)
A. should
B. could
C. would
D. might