Open your reading book to page 4. What does the text begin with?
the text begins with an anecdote
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What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
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=本杰明一点也不在意。
Benjamin was not bothered at all/in the least.
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Fill in the blank:
You can _____ it in her ____.
see; eyes
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a. happening again and again; repeated
continual
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Open reading book to pages 4-8. Where did the author learn the most telling difference between Chinese and American ideas of education?
In the lobby of the Jinling Hotel
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What is an adverb?
An adverb describe or modify verbs (he ran quickly), adjectives (the sun was very bright), or other adverbs (he ran fairly quickly)
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该公司否认其捐赠具有商业目的
The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.
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Fill in the blank:
My son's primary school ______ Valentine's Day in a wonderful way. Each day throughout the month of ______ the school ______ each student in informal ceremonies.
celebrates; February; honors.
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v. to make up (a story, piece of information, etc.) in order to deceive people
fabricate
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Open reading books to page 32-35. What does the author feel deeply connected to?
People helping people is something he feels deeply connected to. (page 35)
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Complete the sentence with the proper form of the verb in the bracket. (Either the -ing or the infinitive form)
1. I remember ______(meet) my students on the first day of class.
2. I regret ____(inform) you that your application has not been successful.
1. meeting
2. to inform
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科学家发现火星上有水的证据吗？
Have scientist found proof of water on Mars?
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Listen to the story. What problem did Mrs. Black have? What did the doctor give her?
What is Mrs. Black was having skin problems.
The doctor gave her a list of things he thought she should not eat.
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only, just
Nothing more than
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Open your reading books to page 32-35. What does the author cherish?
The author cherishes: good health, creativity, feeling a genuine sense of belonging.
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The verb "to take" has multiple meanings. How many meanings does it have? List 4 of them.
"To take" has 8 meanings.
1. reach out and get (sth) especially with one's hand
2. carry (sb/sth) or accompany (sb) from one place to another
3. do or have (sth)
4. need (sth.)
5. accept (sth) that sb offers you
6. gain possession of (sth); capture or win (sb/sth)
7. use (a particular type of transportation)
8. think about (sb/sth) in a particular way
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西方的年轻人先是大胆创新，然后逐渐深谙传统
young Westerners making their boldest departures first and then gradually mastering the tradition…
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Listen to the audio recording. Who was Amelia Earhart? (List 3 things)
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone in a small plane. She failed to fly around the word. She was the first person who flew alone from Hawaii to California successfully.
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delay telling (sb.) what they are eager to know
keep (sb.) in suspense
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Open your reading books to pages 60-66. Who is father related to? What did father do in each scene?
Father is related to: Diane, Sean, and Heidi(children), and Mother (wife).
Father embarrasses the children.
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What is the subjunctive mood?
The subjunctive mood expresses a doubt, a wish, a request, a regret, a demand, or a proposal.
Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?
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Listen to the audio file. Fill in the blanks:
1. Did you see the _____ about Jane Goodall?
2. No, but I've heard of the name. I don't ______ why she's famous.
3. Well, she's probably the world's top authority on the _______ of chimpanzees and _______.