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大学英语四级晨读美文100篇
【篇一:大学英语四级晨读美文100篇】
晨读英语美文100篇,学英语需要朗读,这是很多成功的英语学习者学好英语的切身体会。

朗读可以培养语感,可以锻炼思维,可以体会音韵,在不知不觉中提升英语水平。

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大学英语四级复习资料·整理版

大学英语四级复习资料·整理版

实用文档文案大全大学英语四级复习资料 Mr.Cp滴水渐累成沧海,拳石频移成泰山祝大家顺利过级目录第一部分.听力部分 (2)第二部分.最新英语四级高频词汇 (23)第三部分.四级阅读笔记 (31)第四部分.完形填空做题技巧 (36)第五部分.翻译经典练习 (38).第六部分.写作七类精彩句型 (40)第七部分.写作必备模板和句型 (42)第八部分.综合技能训练 (45)第九部分.作文训练 (73)第十部分.英语谚语警句 (85)资料说明:本复习资料非教材用书。

复习资料主要收集了四级听力、阅读、词汇、作文等一些英语四级相关的技巧、方法和内容,主要提供给有需要考四级的同学自己复习所用。

1滴水渐累成沧海,拳石频移成泰山祝大家顺利过级第一部分.听力部分一、听力内容1.Section A 对话短对话 (5分02秒) 8个对话: 4分12秒长对话 (5分58秒)Conversation 1 (4 questions):对话内容(1分45秒)+问题(1分25秒)Conversation 2 (3 questions):对话内容(1分45秒)+问题(1分02秒)2.Section B 短文(10分05秒)Directions: 35秒Passage 1 (3 questions):文章内容(1分25秒)+问题(1分10秒)Passage 2 (3 questions):文章内容(2分25秒)+问题(1分10秒)Passage 3 (4 questions):文章内容(1分45秒)+问题(1分55秒)3.Section C 复合式听写 (11分20秒)Directions: 45秒第一遍: 2分10秒第二遍:第一句停顿:1分05秒第二句停顿:1分35秒第三句停顿:1分15秒第三遍:2分10秒(以上时间根据文章内容会有所变化)二、听力技巧四级听力一直困扰着我们每一位考生,听不懂磁带中的内容是什么,不知道该如何选择,而听力在英语四级考试中又占很大一部分比重,掌握好英语四级听力技巧才能快速提高英语成绩,以下总结出几点有关英语四级听力技巧。

英语四级口语朗读范文精选

英语四级口语朗读范文精选

英语四级口语朗读范文精选你准备好这周末的四六级口语考试了吗?~这几天我们会帮助大家一起准备哦,下面就来讲一讲短文朗读部分的答题技巧!朗读短文部分的考察点有两个:第一:发音是否正确;第二:对句子结构的把握需要注意的问题:1. Pronunciation 发音(力求清晰准确);2. Intonation语调(力求抑扬顿挫)。

另外,考试是电脑录制,一定要在规定时间内完成,否则系统会自动切断录音。

技巧一:考试之前有时间可以让你准备,那么在你快速浏览文字的时候,需要按照意群来分类,讲的通俗一点,你可以在心里面默默地把这句话分成主谓宾加上其他成分,这样能够让你在朗读的时候有节奏感。

技巧二:除了找节奏之外,你还要快速看看,有没有生僻的单词。

一旦出现了生僻的单词,就要想办法把它拼读出来。

你可以按照正常的发音规则来拼读,有可能不完美,但是一定比你直接跳过要好得多。

技巧三:最后一点,也是最难的一点,也就是纠正发音。

中国学生最常见的错误有以下几个:L 在词尾的发音上述这几个,是最容易让人听出来的地方,当然,还有好几个常见的发音问题。

比如长音短音的区别、双元音、梅花音等等。

建议大家在考前一定要弄清楚这几组发音的区别,有意识地纠正自己的发音问题。

惯常以为口语不过开口而已,我会说就会说,不会就不会。

此观念略有简单化嫌疑。

须知英语学习为一整体事物,首先,听说读写融会贯通,牵一发而动全身,若不能体会各元素间的相长之妙,则登堂入室之日遥遥无期。

其次,英语学习亦为人格塑造,盖人之思维情感,仰仗语言居多,倘长期结合语言学习与情感投入,自然可以事半功倍。

据此,口语功力的提高至少有三步,今天先说第一步:语音.语调不敢开口之人,除说不出之外,一大隐因即害怕发错声音,惹人笑话。

此为语音关。

简单来说,充分利用自身的声音条件,发出悦耳、标准的音节,对英语学习可谓作用大矣。

试想,自己发出来的声音连自己都不欣赏,都不能使自己愉悦,那哪里还有自信去征服别人的耳朵?故而,建立口语的基础和自信,首先从语音做起。

大学英语精读1第三版课文英汉对照

大学英语精读1第三版课文英汉对照

UNIT 1As we are at the start of the course, this seems a good moment to offer some advice on how to make the task of learning English easier.课程开始之际,就如何使学习英语的任务更容易提出一些建议似乎正当其时。

Some Strategies for Learning EnglishLearning English is by no means easy. It takes great diligence and prolonged effort.学习英语绝非易事。

它需要刻苦和长期努力。

Nevertheless, while you cannot expect to gain a good command of English without sustained hard work, there are various helpful learning strategies you can employ to make the task easier. Here are some of them.虽然不经过持续的刻苦努力便不能期望精通英语,然而还是有各种有用的学习策略可以用来使这一任务变得容易一些。

以下便是其中的几种。

1. Do not treat all new words in exactly the same way. Have you ever complained about your memory because you find it simply impossible to memorize all the new words you are learning? But, in fact, it is not your memory that is at fault. If you cram your head with too many new words at a time, some of them are bound to be crowded out. What you need to do is to deal with new words in different ways according to how frequently they occur in everyday use. While active words demand constant practice and useful words must be committed to memory, words that do not often occur in everyday situations require just a nodding acquaintance. You will find concentrating on active and useful words the most effective route to enlarging your vocabulary.1. 不要以完全同样的方式对待所有的生词。

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新编大学英语2口语考试材料及翻译

新编大学英语2口语考试材料及翻译

2012-2013-1 英语2口语考试材料第一部分:课文朗读,5篇。

1. Food and Culture (Unit 6)2. Bridging Cultural Gaps Gracefully (Unit 7)3. Consumer Behavior of the Youth (Unit 9)4. Shopping (Unit 9)5. The Secrets of Good Health (Unit 10)第二部分:句子翻译,均选自课内学习单元的课后练习。

Unit 1 Love1.他走得慢是因为腿有毛病。

He walks slowly because of his bad leg.2.他尽管病得很重,但还是来参加会议了。

He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.3.他确保同样的错误今后不再发生。

He saw to it that the same mistake didn’t happen again.4.现在他们之间的了解多了一些,他们相处得就好些了。

Now tha t they’ve got to know each other a little better, they get along just fine.5. 此时我发现自己被五六个男孩子围住了。

Then I found myself surrounded by half a dozen boys.6.在这幸福的时刻,我向你致以最美好的祝愿。

I send you my best wishes on this happy occasion. Unit 2 Communication Problem7.昨天我去牙科医生那儿将我的一颗蛀牙拔掉了。

I went to the dentist yesterday to have a bad/decayed tooth pulled out.8.事物的发展从根本上讲是由内因决定的。

新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版)u6

新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版)u6

新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版) Unit 6介绍本文档将介绍《新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版)》第六单元的内容。

第六单元的主题是环境和可持续发展。

本单元的主要内容包括阅读材料、写作任务和相关的词汇和语法。

我们将逐一介绍这些内容,并提供一些学习建议。

阅读材料第六单元的阅读材料主要包括两篇文章:《气候变化与新的机会》和《可持续发展的重要性》。

这两篇文章都和环境和可持续发展有关。

第一篇文章介绍了气候变化对商业和创新的影响,提出了开发新的可持续能源的重要性。

第二篇文章讲述了可持续发展在各个领域的重要性,并举例说明了一些取得成功的案例。

在阅读这些文章时,建议你仔细阅读每个段落,理解文章的主旨,掌握关键词汇和词组。

写作任务第六单元的写作任务是写一篇关于可持续发展的短文。

你可以选择一个你感兴趣的方面,如可再生能源、环境保护或者减少浪费等。

在写作时,可以使用第六单元提供的素材,也可以参考其他来源。

写作时,要注意组织结构和逻辑,合理运用相关的词汇和句型。

相关词汇和语法在学习第六单元时,你还需要掌握一些与环境和可持续发展相关的词汇和语法。

建议你在学习时制作词汇卡片,掌握这些词汇的用法和搭配,并通过练习来巩固。

此外,第六单元还涉及到一些语法知识,比如被动语态、倒装、宾语从句等,你需要掌握这些语法知识,以便在写作中灵活运用。

学习建议在学习第六单元时,建议你多听多读,尽量模仿英语的语音和语调。

可以通过朗读和听力练习来提高口语和听力技能。

此外,还可以参加讨论或辩论活动,增加口语表达的机会。

另外,记得复习和总结学过的语法知识,进行练习并及时纠正错误。

最后,在写作任务中要注意用词准确、句子通顺,即使犯了错误也不要灰心,要勇于尝试,不断提高自己的写作能力。

结束语以上是关于《新视野大学英语3读写教程(第三版)》第六单元的介绍。

希望这份文档能够帮助你更好地理解和学习本单元的内容。

祝你学业进步,取得好成绩!。

新视野大学英语读写教程(第三版)第二册第二单元原文及翻译

新视野大学英语读写教程(第三版)第二册第二单元原文及翻译

The humanities: Out of date?人文学科:过时了吗?When the going gets tough, the tough take accounting. When the job market worsens, many students calculate they can't major in English or history. They have to study something that boosts their prospects of landing a job.当形势变得困难时,强者会去选学会计。

当就业市场恶化时,许多学生估算着他们不能再主修英语或历史。

他们得学一些能改善他们就业前景的东西。

The data show that as students have increasingly shouldered theever-rising cost of tuition, they have defected from the study of the humanities and toward applied science and "hard" skills that they bet will lead to employment. In other words, a college education is more and more seen as a means for economic betterment rather than a means for human betterment. This is a trend that is likely to persist and even accelerate.数据显示,随着学生肩负的学费不断增加,他们已从学习人文学科转向他们相信有益于将来就业的应用科学和“硬”技能。

简单的英语朗诵短文三篇

简单的英语朗诵短文三篇

【导语】培养学⽣具备⼀定英语⼝语能⼒是⼤学英语教学的⽬标之⼀。

作为⼝语教师,在课堂上补充恰当的材料,不仅可以激发学⽣学习兴趣,更可以使课堂活动更加丰富多彩,上课内容充实具有实⽤性,可以增加学习的鲜活性。

®⽆忧考⽹整理了简单的英语朗诵短⽂,欢迎阅读!【篇⼀】简单的英语朗诵短⽂ I recently started a new job, in a small office, where four of us share a fridge. In that fridge is a Brita water filter pitcher. One of my coworkers complained the water tasted "dirty". It went on for a few days, and she was stunned I could drink the water without any trouble. I started to doubt my taste buds, but the water really tasted fine. 最近我找了份新⼯作,是在⼀间⼩办公室⾥,我们四个⼈共⽤⼀个冰箱。

冰箱⾥有⼀个Brita牌滤⽔壶,有⼀个同事抱怨说⽔喝起来感觉很“脏”,她连续抱怨了⼏天,还很震惊我喝这样的⽔竟然没事。

我开始怀疑⾃⼰的味蕾出问题了,但我真觉着⽔喝着还不错。

Finally, she figured out the problem was actually her cup. She simply forgot to clean it, and after awhile started to affect the water inside it. She cleaned her cup, and drank the water with no problem. 最后,她发现问题出在了她的杯⼦上,她只是忘了刷杯⼦,过⼀段时间就影响⾥⾯⽔的味道了。

大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译

大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译

大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译英文演讲时要尽可能采用简单易懂的日常英语口语语汇,尽量避免用或无需广泛匹配、难词、生僻词,语句也不适合太长。

下边是我为大伙儿梳理了大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译3篇,期待可以帮上你。

大学生英语诗歌朗诵比赛稿带翻译篇 1 “If I could reach higher, just for one moment to touch the sky…”---this is from my favorite song Reach.When we are appreciating the passionate melody of Gloria Estefan, we could hardly imagine that she could return to the stage after her paralysis. In the year 1990, this Cuban singer was knocked down in a traffic accident, and the doctor declared that she might never walk again. But Gloria did not give up and kept up constant exercising. Just one year after the disaster, she stood up again and presented this encouraging song at the Atlanta Olympics.Whene ver I think of Gloria, I can’t help recalling my memory seven years ago, when I first entered university. Naturally shy, ordinary looking, average scores in study, just like an ugly duckling, I seemed to be the least outstanding one in my class. And the successive failures in the beginning led me into despair. “Am I destined to take the back seat to others?” Unwilling to submit to the fate, I paid more efforts on my study as well as many other activities, film dubbing, recital, drama… cause I just want to c atch every little opportunity to prove myself. Constant effort yields sure success. Thanks to the competition, I received some awards and most of all, I gained the courage and confidence to face any difficulties in my life journey.Life is just like farming, and what you can reap depends a lot on your sowing and dedication. Once you have a dream, don’t be hesitant. Your next difficult step may be the one to the top. Keep going forward, even in the toughest time, and never give up.绝不放弃“假如我可以抵达高些的地区,就算仅有触碰天上的一刹那…”---选自身所喜爱的歌《到达》。

适合朗读的英语文章

适合朗读的英语文章

适合朗读的英语文章朗诵是提高英语听说能力的一种重要形式。

一方面,在朗诵的准备阶段能够提高学习者的听力水平,另一方面通过朗诵,能够提高阅读理解能力。

下面是店铺带来的适合朗读的英语文章,欢迎阅读!适合朗读的英语文章1The Elements of SuccessI don’t believe that there is any one recipe for success. Instead, I believe success is the result of a combination of a lot of different factors - and not all of them are needed for success. The more factors you have on your side, the more likely you are to succeed, and positive attitude is just one of those factors. Here are seven additional factors that are also important.Knowledge A strong body of knowledge about the area in which you wish to succeed is often one of the key building blocks of success. You can build this by pushing yourself - read and try out the foundational materials and push yourself into challenging areas to build your knowledge.Natural talent Some people are born with a predisposition to succeed in certain areas. Find this out for yourself by trying a lot of different activities and seeing what comes easy to you. The things you do with little or no effort that genuinely impress others are likely very near your natural talent, and natural talent combined with a lot of hard work leads to greatness.Clear goals and planning Much like a trip, it’s a lot easier to get where you want to go if you know where you’re going and spend the time to plan the route you’ll take to get there. Think about what your definition of success exactly is, then identify some of the things that need to be done to help you move towards it.Passion An intense, burning desire to dig deep into a particular area is often a sign that you’ll find success there. Much as with your natural talent, the way to find your passion is to touch on a lot of different areas and see what resonates for you.Focus/consistent effort Hard work is another key to finding success. You don’t become a champion without practicing every day. If you want to succeed in a certain area, work hard in that area and go beyond what others are doing - deliberate practice is one big key.Luck/opportunity Luck and opportunity also play an important role in success - sometimes things just click due to forces outside your control. You can improve your luck by making as many strong personal contacts as you can and sharing what you have to increase their “luck” and “opportunities.”Cooperation/support Along with luck comes cooperation - the fact that others are working in small ways to help you succeed rather than hinder you. A spouse telling you that you can do this is going to go a lot further than a spouse telling you you’ll never make it.我不认为成功有任何的秘诀.相反,我相信成功是多种因素结合的结果,其中有些因素对于成功是不必要的。

大学英语教材音频在哪找

大学英语教材音频在哪找

大学英语教材音频在哪找大学英语教材的学习对于提高英语水平来说至关重要。

为了更好地巩固学习成果,许多学生都对配套的音频资源产生了兴趣。

那么,大学英语教材的音频资源应该在哪里找呢?下面将提供几个途径供大家参考。

一、教材附带的光盘或互联网资源许多大学英语教材都会附带光盘或提供互联网资源,其中包含了教材相关的音频内容。

可以通过查看教材封面或在教材的特定章节寻找相关信息,并按照说明进行下载或安装。

这些资源通常能够提供与教材内容相对应的听力材料,包括课文朗读、听力练习以及听力测试等,能够有效地辅助学习。

二、教材出版社官方网站或相关应用程序很多教材出版社都会在其官方网站上提供免费的音频资源下载。

可以通过搜索教材出版社的名称,进入其官方网站,并按照提供的流程进行下载。

此外,一些教材出版社还开发了相应的应用程序,可以在手机或电脑上使用。

通过这些应用程序,学生可以方便地获取到教材配套的音频内容。

三、网络资源平台大型的教育资源平台,如MOOC、学堂在线等,也提供了丰富的大学英语教材音频资源。

可以通过在平台上搜索相关教材的名称,或进入具体的英语学习课程,找到所需的音频内容并进行在线收听或下载。

此外,一些教育类网站或视频分享平台也会有学生共享的资源,可以尝试在这些平台上搜索。

四、学校图书馆或语言实验室有些学校的图书馆会为学生提供大学英语教材的光盘资源或音频设备,并可在指定地点进行借阅或使用。

此外,一些学校还设有语言实验室,其中配备了大量的学习资源,包括教材音频。

可以向学校图书馆或语言实验室的工作人员咨询,并根据相关规定进行使用。

总之,寻找大学英语教材的音频资源有多种途径。

学生可以根据个人情况和实际需求选择其中一种或多种方式进行查找和获取。

同时,在使用这些资源时,也要遵守版权规定,合理合法地使用教材音频,以达到最好的学习效果。

通过辅助的听力训练,相信学生们可以提高英语听力能力,更好地应对学习和实践的需要。

【大学体验英语】文章及单词

【大学体验英语】文章及单词

unit3Passage ARead About ItBathtub Battleships from lvorydale点击朗读American mothers have long believed that when it comes to washing out the mouths of naughty children, nothing beats Ivory Soap (a registered trademark of the Proctor & Gamble Company). This is because its reputation for being safe, mild, and pure is as solid and spotless as the marble of the Lincoln Memorial. It doesn’t even taste all that bad. And should you drop it into a tubful of cloudy, child-colored water, not to worry —it floats. 美国的妈妈们一直深信,如果要把那些小调皮鬼的嘴巴洗干净的话,没有什么能赛过象牙香皂(宝洁公司的一个注册商标)。

这是因为这个牌子的香皂以其安全、柔和而纯正的品质而闻名遐迩,就像林肯纪念堂的大理石一样坚实无瑕。

它的口感相当不错呢。

而且,如果不慎将香皂落入澡盆,而里面盛满了孩子们洗过澡的浑水,你也不用担心找不到——它会自动浮上水面。

点击朗读Ivory Soap is an American institution, about as widely recognized as the Washington Monument and far more well respected than Congress. It had already attained this noble status when Theodore Roosevelt was still a rough-riding cowboy in North Dakota. Introduced in 1879 as an inexpensive white soap intended to rival the quality of imported soaps, it was mass marketed by means of one of the first nationwide advertising campaigns. People were told that Ivory was “so pure that it floats,” and the notion took hold. As a result, at least half a dozen generations of Americans have gotten themselves clean with Ivory. 象牙香皂是一种美国文化现象。

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学英语简单吗?肯定会有许多学生说:“难死了”。

为什么有好多学生对英语的学习都感到头疼呢?答案只有一个:“不得法。

” 英语与汉语一样都是一种语言,为什么你说汉语会如此流利?那是因为你置身于一个汉语环境中,如果你在伦敦呆上半年,保准说起英语来会非常流利。

但很多中学生没有很好的英语环境,那么你可以自己设置一个英语环境,坚持“多说”、“多听”、“多读”、“多写”,那么你的英语成绩肯定会很出色。

一、多“说”。

自己多创造机会与英语教师多讲英语,见了同学,尤其是和好朋友在一起时尽量用英语去问候,谈心情……这时候你需随身携带一个英汉互译小词典,遇到生词时查一下这些生词,也不用刻意去记,用的多了,这个单词自然而然就会记住。

千万别把学英语当成负担,始终把它当成一件有趣的事情去做。

或许你有机会碰上外国人,你应大胆地上去跟他打招呼,和他谈天气、谈风景、谈学校……只是别问及他的年纪,婚史等私人问题。

尽量用一些你学过的词汇,句子去和他谈天说地。

不久你会发现与老外聊天要比你与中国人谈英语容易的多。

因为他和你交谈时会用许多简单词汇,而且不太看重说法,你只要发音准确,准能顺利地交流下去。

只是你必须要有信心,敢于表达自己的思想。

如果没有合适的伙伴也没关系,你可以拿过一本书或其它什么东西做假想对象,对它谈你一天的所见所闻,谈你的快乐,你的悲伤等等,长此坚持下去你的口语肯定会有较大的提高。

二、多“听”寻找一切可以听英语的机会。

别人用英语交谈时,你应该大胆地去参与,多听听各种各样人的发音,男女老少,节奏快的慢的你都应该接触到,如果这样的机会少的话,你可以选择你不知内容的文章去听,这将会对你帮助很大,而你去听学过的课文的磁带,那将会对你的语言语调的学习有很大的帮助。

三、多“读”。

“读”可以分为两种。

一种是“默读”。

每天给予一定时间的练习将会对你提高阅读速度有很大的好处,读的内容可以是你的课本,但最好是一些有趣的小读物,因为现在的英语高考越来越重视阅读量和阅读速度。

新视野大学英语第三版读写教程2section B阅读与翻译

新视野大学英语第三版读写教程2section B阅读与翻译

UNIT1马尔科姆·艾克斯是一位非裔美国民权活动家、宗教领袖、作家和演说家。

他生于1925 年,1965 年被神秘地暗杀。

在他去世之前,他对自己生平的自述——《马尔科姆·艾克斯自传》已闻名遐迩。

他出生于一个贫民家庭,取名马尔科姆·利特尔。

后来,他加入了一个叫“伊斯兰民族”的组织,之后改名为马尔科姆·艾克斯。

“伊斯兰民族”是个宗教团体,它改变了美国主流伊斯兰教的一些主要的习俗和信仰,使之更适用于19 世纪60 年代早期非裔美国人的特定情况。

马尔科姆·艾克斯因当时犯有诸如偷窃等罪而入狱。

他在监狱里得知了“伊斯兰民族”组织。

由于没有受过良好的教育,他在向别人传授他的新信仰时感到力不从心。

作为一名年轻人,他可以用草根语言来概述自己的想法,语言简单、粗浅、语法差劲,且词汇贫乏。

可作为一名成年人,当他在大型公众集会上向人们阐述他的新信仰时,他发觉自己缺少了所需的语言交流技能。

用他自己的话说,他“甚至没有这个功能”。

为了增长知识,提高沟通技能,深陷绝望的马尔科姆·艾克斯为自己制定了一个计划。

他决定求助于书籍,相信书会使他受益匪浅。

可是当他试图阅读一些严肃的书本时,他不禁倍感苦恼,因为大部分的词他都不认识。

他写道:“这些书还不如是用中文写的。

”他跳过了所有不认识的词,可是最终他全然不知这本书里写了什么。

马尔科姆·艾克斯在他的自传里谈到他贫乏的语言技能时是这样写的:“我变得沮丧起来。

”由于无法阅读和写作所遭受的巨大挫折促使马尔科姆·艾克斯开始探索如何攻克自己的语言缺陷。

他说:“我明白我所能做的就是弄到一本词典来学习,学一些单词。

”他也幸运地意识到应该尝试去改进他的书写。

他告诉我们:“令人伤心的是我甚至不能把英文书写得整齐。

”这些想法促使他向狱管请求,要了一些纸和铅笔。

头两天,马尔科姆·艾克斯只是很快地浏览了一下词典,试图在这不熟悉的格式里寻找出他自己的应付方法。

全新版大学进阶英语2第五章第一篇课文朗读

全新版大学进阶英语2第五章第一篇课文朗读

全新版大学进阶英语2第五章第一篇课文朗读China launched its first rocket with human beings aboard on October 15, 2003. Astronaut Yang Liwei brought to its fulfillment a dream that probably had its roots in a much earlier time. Although the veracity of the story cannot be confirmed, legend has it that in A.D. 1500 a man named Wan Hu prepared his own mission to the stars. At that time, the Chinese invention of gunpowder was widely used in rockets for military purposes as well as in fireworks. Wan Hu devised a risky plan to harness the power of such rockets to take him to the stars.The story goes that Wan Hu built the first spaceship: a chair with 47 powerful gunpowder rockets and two kites attached to it. On the day of the launch, each rocket was lit by a different servant carrying a torch. The servants then moved back and waited. An earth-shattering explosion followed: Wan Hu and his primitive spaceship had disappeared completely. Although the story may seem a little far-fetched, the principles of rocket-powered spaceflight are contained in Wan Hu’s crazy dream.On November 2, 1947, a crowd of onlookers at San Pedro harbor in Los Angeles witnessed aviation history. An enormous flying boat, nicknamed the Spruce Goose, sped across the bay and rose 70 feet above the water. After just under a minute, it landed perfectly one mile down the bay. It was the first and last time the boat ever flew.The concept for construction of the Spruce Goose came from the need for more effective ways of transporting troops and materials in World War II. The idea came from a man called Henry Kaiser, but it was Howard Hughes, the legendary multi-millionaire, who actually developed the flying boat.The Spruce Goose was the biggest airplane ever built and still holds the record for the greatest wingspan, and it was made entirely of wood. Though it had promise, in the end the project failed for three main reasons: the cost of building the enormous machine; the complexity of working with wood; and Hughes’s perfectionist approach, which caused the entire project to finish behind schedule. The Goose was put into storage and remained hidden from view until 1976, when it was put on display for the public. In 1992, the plane was dismantled and transported to the state of Oregon, where it remains today. Many of the design features of the Spruce Goose have been incorporated into modern cargo planes. Like other pioneers in the field of transportation, Hughes was simply ahead of his time.Centuries before Hughes was designing the Spruce Goose, another pioneer in transportation design was sketching plans for different kinds of flying machines. Leonardo da Vinci, perhaps the most famous artist of the Renaissance period, planned flying devices with flapping wings controlled and steered by human pilots. His research focused on thecomplex anatomy of birds in flight, and he based his flying machines on this analogy. It took almost 500 years for da Vinci’s sketches to become real. In June 2000, a professional parachutist named Adrian Nicholas jumped out of a hot-air balloon over the South African countryside using a parachute made of wood and canvas based on one of da Vinci’s designs. Nicholas landed safely, and Leonardo’s dream became reality.These three enigmatic individuals, Wan Hu, Howard Hughes, and Leonardo da Vinci, came from places and cultures that are about as different as we can imagine. What they shared was a fascination with flying, a spirit of innovation, and the courage to try and make their dreams of flight come true.。

英语朗读一分钟关于大学生的作文

英语朗读一分钟关于大学生的作文

英语朗读一分钟关于大学生的作文Here is a one-minute English reading about college students, followed by a Chinese translation:College is a time of growth, exploration, and self-discovery. For many young adults, it represents a pivotal moment in their lives, a transition from the structured environment of high school to the newfound independence and responsibility of higher education.During their college years, students are presented with a wealth of opportunities to cultivate their intellectual abilities, hone their critical thinking skills, and expand their social networks. The campus environment encourages them to engage in lively discussions, participate in extracurricular activities, and challenge their preconceptions about the world.One of the most significant aspects of the college experience is the exposure to diverse perspectives and ideas. Students come from various backgrounds, bringing with them unique experiences, beliefs, and cultural influences. This diversity fosters an environment of mutualunderstanding and respect, where students can learn from one another and broaden their horizons.Furthermore, college offers students the chance to explore their passions and discover their true calling. Whether it's delving into a specific academic discipline, pursuing a creative endeavor, or engaging in community service, students have the freedom to explore their interests and find their path forward.As they navigate the challenges and opportunities of college life, students develop essential life skills, such as time management, problem-solving, and effective communication. These skills not only serve them well during their academic journey but also prepare them for the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the professional world.Beyond the academic realm, college life also provides students with valuable opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery. Through the various social and extracurricular activities, students learn to navigate relationships, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of independence and responsibility.In conclusion, the college experience is atransformative period that shapes the lives of young adults. It is a time of intellectual stimulation, personal growth, and the pursuit of one's passions. As students embark onthis journey, they are empowered to become critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and confident individuals,ready to make their mark on the world.大学是成长、探索和自我发现的时期。

英语朗读一分钟关于大学生的作文

英语朗读一分钟关于大学生的作文

英语朗读一分钟关于大学生的作文全文共6篇示例,供读者参考篇1College Students Are Awesome!Wow, do I have a lot to say about college students! My big brother just started going to college last year and he tells me all about it. College is like the biggest, coolest school ever for grown-ups!College students are some of the oldest kids you'll ever see. They're like 18, 19, even 20 years old sometimes! Can you believe how old that is? I'm only 9 years old so college students seem like giants to me. But I guess once you get that old, you're technically an adult. Wild!The crazy thing is, college students pick just one subject that they want to study. That's it! My brother is just taking classes about business. No math, no science, no reading. Just business all day long! He says it's super hard though because he has to take a ton of different business classes. I can't even imagine only focusing on one subject like that.College students live in these crazy places called dorms. Basically they're like apartment buildings but everybody is a student. My brother's dorm has over 500 students living there! They have their own tiny little rooms with just a bed and a desk. The bathrooms are shared between everybody on the floor. It sounds kinda gross if you ask me!But dorms have some cool stuff too. They've got lounge areas with TVs and video games. My brother said there's even a basketball court outside his dorm. It's basically like a kid's dream! They get to live with all their friends and play games and sports anytime. Dorms always have snack machines and soda machines too. No wonder college students gain weight!Speaking of eating, college kids have some interesting food habits. A lot of them eat pure junk! My brother lives off ramen noodles, pizza rolls, and soda. He says it's because they're broke and that stuff is cheap. I'll take my mom's home cooking any day over that garbage!College students are always stressed out about classes. My brother has major freak-outs before every big test or paper. He stays up till 3am studying and chugging energy drinks. I don't know how he handles all that pressure! I'm glad I just have spelling tests in 3rd grade.Even with all the hard work, college sounds like a total blast. My brother gets to go to parties and sporting events all the time. He joins all these clubs too like the skydiving club and rock climbing club. How fun does that sound?! We don't have any cool clubs like that at my elementary school.I can't wait until I'm old enough to go to college in 9 more years. It seems like a perfect mix of freedom, fun activities, and opportunities to learn. College students are the coolest! They get to act like kids but also work toward their dream careers. Yeah, they might eat terribly and stay up too late. But that's all part of the college experience from what I've heard. I'm counting down the days until I'm one of those crazy college kids!篇2College Students Are Fun and Cool!Hi everyone! My name is Tommy and I'm going to tell you all about college students. College students are really fun and cool people. They are a lot older than kids like me, but not as old as grandmas and grandpas. Most of them are between 18 and 22 years old.College is a big school that you go to after you finish regular school like high school. The classes are a lot harder thanelementary or middle school classes. College students have to study really really hard and take lots of difficult tests. They learn about grown-up topics like business, science, math, history, and more. It's not all just reading and math like when we were little kids!Instead of living at home with their mom and dad, college students live away from their parents in dorms or apartments near the college campus. A dorm is a big building full of tiny rooms called dorm rooms where the students live. It's kind of like a big slumber party since you live together with all your friends! The dorm rooms are really small though, usually just a bedroom and a bathroom. The students have to share a bathroom with the people living next door. I don't know if I would want to do that!College students get to pick what classes they want to take based on what they want to learn about or what job they want to get after college. If they want to be a doctor, they take science classes. If they want to be a teacher, they take education classes. If they want to start a business, they take business classes. It's really cool that they get to choose!Another fun thing about being a college student is that there are lots of clubs and activities you can join on campus. There are sports teams you can play on, music groups you can sing or playan instrument with, and tons of other cool clubs. My favorite club would probably be the video game club if they had one!Along with classes and clubs, college kids also get to go to parties sometimes. I'm not allowed to go to parties yet, but I've heard college parties can be really fun! College students play games, dance to music, eat snacks, and hang out together at the parties. Some of the parties are themed too which sounds awesome. I would love to go to a superhero or dinosaur themed party! Maybe I'll get to experience that one day when I'm a college student.As you can see, college students lead really exciting and fast-paced lives. They are always on-the-go, juggling classes, studying, clubs, activities, parties, and spending time with friends. Their schedules are super busy and different every single day. I can't wait until I'm older and get to have that same amazing college experience!College students work incredibly hard, but they also make a ton of great memories and have lots of fun along the way. Making lifelong friends, learning new things every day, and getting the freedom to be more independent are some of the best parts of college life. I hope you enjoyed learning about whatit's like to be a college student. Let me know if you have any other questions!篇3My Big Brothers and Sisters at UniversityWow, university students are so cool! They're like big kids, but they're actually adults. My brother Tommy just started going to university this year. He's 18 years old and lives in the dorms on campus. That's like being at a big slumber party all the time!University is where you go after you finish high school. You take classes to learn stuff for your future job. There are universities all over the world. Some of them are really old, like hundreds of years old! Can you imagine? Kids back then probably had to write with feather pens and ink wells.At university, you pick an area of study called your "major." Popular majors are things like business, engineering, nursing, and teaching. My brother is majoring in computer science because he's really good with computers and technology. I think that's so neat!University students have to go to lectures, which are big classes with lots of people. Their professors give long talks andwrite on chalkboards or show slides. The students take a ton of notes so they can study later. They have to read thick textbooks that look really heavy. I'm glad I don't have homework like that yet!But it's not all work and no play for university students. They get to live on campus in the dorms or rent houses and apartments off-campus with their friends. It's like having permanent sleepovers! They cook and clean for themselves without their parents' help. I bet their rooms are really messy.University has lots of cool clubs and activities too. There are sports teams you can join, like basketball, soccer, hockey and more. Or you can join academic clubs related to your major. There are also fraternities and sororities, which are sort of like exclusive clubs where everyone lives together. It's like having built-in best friends!Another awesome part of university is getting to pick your own schedule. You can sign up for classes whenever you want - morning, afternoon or night. Just no crazy 3am classes, okay? You also get long breaks between semesters when you can go home and relax. My brother came home for a whole month at Christmas!The best part might be getting to stay up as late as you want. Since you don't have parents telling you when to go to bed, you can pull all-nighters studying or hanging out with friends. No more bedtime! You can eat ice cream for dinner if you really want to. Freedom!Of course, with freedom comes responsibility. University students have to be super responsible and manage their own time. If they slack off too much, they could fail their classes. That would be terrible after paying so much money for tuition!Money is a huge thing for university students. Unless your parents are super rich, you probably have to get student loans or scholarships to pay for it all. That means taking on tons of debt that you'll have to pay back after graduation. No pressure or anything!The ultimate goal is to get your bachelor's degree after four years of hard work. Then you can finally get a grown-up job using what you learned. Someday I'll be a university student too. But for now, I'll stick to watching my brother have all the freedom and fun. Being a kid is hard enough work as it is!篇4My Big College Student FriendsHi! My name is Timmy and I'm going to tell you all about my big college student friends. College students are like really big kids who go to a super huge school called a "university." They have to take classes and do homework, just like us, but it's a lot harder.My neighbor Jessica is a college student at a place called Central State University. She's 20 years old, which seems ancient to me! Jessica lives at home to save money, but a lot of college kids live right on their university's campus in big rooms called "dorms." Can you imagine living at school? So wild!Jessica has to wake up really early, even on Saturdays, to go to her classes. Her classes are kind of like the subjects we learn, like math, science, and writing, but they're a million times harder. College students have to read massive books that are so thick and write super long papers. No thank you!But college also sounds pretty fun. At Central State, there are tons of clubs Jessica can join, like art club, dance team, or even Harry Potter fan club. There are also parties, sports games, and concerts happening all the time. Jessica said they even had a concert with my favorite singer last year! I'm so jealous.To pay for all the costs of college, like tuition (That's money they pay to actually go there!), books, and living expenses, manycollege students have to get jobs. Jessica works two jobs - she nannies for a family on weekday evenings and waits tables at a restaurant on weekends. That's like having double the homework!I don't know how she does it.After four years of really hard work, college students get a very special document called a "bachelor's degree." This means they're experts in a specific area of study like business, engineering, or animal science. Pretty cool! With a bachelor's degree, they can get a career or job using what they learned at university.Some college students even decide to stay at university longer to get another degree called a "master's degree" or the highest degree called a "doctoral degree." Those take even more years of intense studying. Just thinking about that makes my brain hurt!I think being a college student seems equal parts challenging and fun. They have to work incredibly hard, but they also get to learn about subjects they love, make new friends, and participate in all sorts of activities. While I'm nowhere near ready for college myself, I have so much respect for my big student friends like Jessica. Chasing your dreams and getting an education is awesome!Those are just some of my thoughts about college students. They lead such different lives from us elementary school kids, but we're all students trying our best. I'll give it a few more years, but I can't wait to be a college student myself one day!篇5My Big Student Brothers and Sisters at UniversityHi everyone! I want to tell you about the big student brothers and sisters that go to university. They are so cool and smart! University is like a really big school where you go after you finish high school. Instead of being a kid, you are an adult student called a "university student."University students have to study really hard subjects like mathematics, science, history, and lots of other difficult classes. They don't just learn from little kid books, but from huge, thick university books that have thousands of pages! The books have really long words that are super hard to understand and pronounce. But university students are geniuses so they can read all those big books easily.At university, you don't get homework sheets or little tests every day like we do. Instead, you have huge tests called "exams" where you have to answer hundreds of very hard questions. Ifyou fail an exam, you might have to re-take the whole class again! That would be super scary. University students have to prepare for exams by studying every single day for weeks and weeks. They drink lots of coffee to stay awake and focused. I'm not allowed to drink coffee because Mom says it will stunt my growth.University campuses are like little cities with lots of huge buildings everywhere. Each building is devoted to a different subject like physics, engineering, literature, and so on. Some university buildings are as tall as skyscrapers! The campuses also have libraries that are even bigger than the biggest libraries in our towns. The libraries have millions and millions of books so university students can learn absolutely everything.When university students aren't studying, they get to live in dorms, which are kind of like big apartment buildings just for students. Can you imagine living in an apartment with all your friends and no parents around? That would be so fun! In the dorms, university students can eat whatever they want like pizzas, hamburgers, ice cream, and sodas every single day. They also have so much freedom to come and go whenever they want without having a bedtime. University sounds like the best place ever!Lots of university students are adults in their 20s or even 30s. That means they are way older than teachers at our school. I can't even imagine being that old! University students look like real grown-ups. The guys have facial hair like mustaches and beards. The girls wear super fashionable clothes and makeup. I'm not allowed to wear makeup until I'm 13 according to Mom's rules. University students are basically like celebrities to little kids like me.I really want to go to university when I'm older so I can be as smart as university students. I'll study every single night and work super hard so I can get into a great university. Maybe I'll even become a professor someday and teach classes at a university myself! For now, I'll keep working hard in elementary school. Wish me luck!篇6叮铃铃,下课铃声响起来啦!老师说现在是英语朗读时间,我最喜欢这个环节了。

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大学英语阅读材料大学英语朗读材料Read the two passages and do the True and False exercises. Paasage ISilver LiningJulia Cartwright uncrossed her legs and set her teacup on the peakfast table. Life didn’t always turn out the way she wanted it to. Drawing her sheer housedress around her shoulders, she stood and strolled to the bay window that overlooked the train station and Greta’s bakery. The glow from the street’s light posts dimmed as dawn gave way to the morning. Passengers milled about, some clinging to love ones, while others stood in line for a taste of Greta’s scrumptious pastries. If nothing else, she would miss the endearing scene below. Lowering her eyes, wet lashes rested against her cheeks. So many wonderful memories now tainted by the stabbing death of Mrs. Monroe.A shudder raced through her as she turned from the window and surveyed the cardboard boxes lined along the pick wall. Considering her neighbor’s horrific fate two nights before, her unemployment and move to a smaller place paled in parison.What weighed most on her mind was doing something for the old woman’s family, even if it was just to sit and fort them. Maybe she could purchase something from the bakery and take it to the family this afternoon. Yes, that’s what she would do.“Excuse me, Julia. Do you have a moment?”The baritone voice pought her out of her reverie. Julia looked up to see the detective assigned to Mrs. Monroe’s case in the doorway. “Sure, e in.” When his dark gaze moved down her chiffon, silk gown, her stomach fluttered, as it did whenever he was near. Instinctively, she drew the satin sash tighter. He cleared his throat. “Your sister let me in, but I can always e back later.” Julia’s warm cheeks matched her tinted hair. “No, please make yourself fortable while I change.”She hurried from the room. Her sister had stayed over to help with her move, and she planned to strangle her as soon as he left. How dare she allow him to e back while she was indecent? Having met the detective on two previous oasions, she couldn’t deny her attraction to him. His jet black hair and inquisitive eyes left her nearly peathless. Fanning herself, she powsedthrough her closet several minutes before deciding on a soft, blue cotton dress. She changed and returned to the sunroom.“Can I get you coffee or tea, detective?” Julie asked, not missing his appreciative glimpse at her dress.“No, I’m good. Please call me Will.”She sat in a chair across from him, noticing for the first time the dry rose which fell from her fireplace mantel, now lay in the center of the table. It was a gift she’d bought herself last Valentine’s Day. She chose to ignore it. “Okay, Will, how can I help you?”With pen and pad before him, his expression turned serious. “I wanted to go over this again. You said you heard a scream at two o’clock, Tuesday morning. Is that correct?”“Yes, that’s correct.” With his head inclined, he scribbled notes. Her gaze followed the movement of his strong hand.“How can you be sure of the time?”“My favorite television show came on when the scream rang out.”He cast a curious glance in her direction. “And what show is this?”How embarrassing. At twenty-five, she not only bought herself roses but carried on a romance with the television. “The Dating Game.”His full lips tilted at the corners. After a few unspoken moments, he continued. “I know you called the police. What did you do after that?”“Just as I’ve told you on two other oasions, I ran to the window, and that’s when I saw the guy on the fire escape.”“You were adamant about him being a black male. How can you be sure when it’s night?”She wrapped her slender fingers around the teacup she’d left on the table earlier. Lifting it to her lips, she sipped the lukewarm liquid and set the cup back on the saucer. “The area was well-lit, and he wasn’t wearing a face mask. You’ve asked me most of these questions before. Are you hoping I’ll change my story?”He closed the notepad and folded his hands on the table, drawing her attention to his well-defined forearms.“You’re the only witness who has e forward, so I’m trying to get as much information as possible.” He smiled, showing even, white teeth.Warmth swept through her lower abdomen. What was it about him that affected her this way? Looking away, she sipped her tea.“Julia.”The sound slid over her skin like oil. She looked up into his midnight eyes. “Yes?”A sigh resonated throughout the room as he leaned back against the chair. “I have to be honest about why I’m really here. I remembered that your movers were ing today, and I wanted to see you before you left. I would like to stay in touch.”Trying to steady her hands so he wouldn’t hear the cup clinking against the saucer, she let him continue.“I would like to take you out. Is that possible?”“Won’t this promise the case?”“Absolutely not. You’re not a suspect.” His gaze still held hers. “Maybe I’m moving too fast, but I’m totally taken by you.”Since fainting was not an option, Julia took a much needed peath. “I would like very much to see you again.”“Is the offer still good for a cup of coffee?” Will asked.“Yes, I’ll be right back.” She stood and turned to leave.“Before you go. Is there a story behind this rose?” He twirled it between his fingers.“Not one you’re going to hear from me, detective.”Julia could hear his laughter behind her as she went into the kitchen. Closing her eyes, she wrapped her arms around her waist. Although she’d lost her sweet neighbor and job, better days were ahead. From now on, she would focus on the positive and look for the silver lining.Passage 11. Julia Cartright was more concerned about her unemployment and move toa smaller place than her neighbor’s death.2. Julia seemed to be swept off her feet by the detective assigned to herneighbor’s case though she had got her valentine.3. Julia felt embarrassed to reveal her secret love of a dating program on TV.4. The detective came to question Julia for the third time because she mighthave mitted the murder of her neighbor.5. With the detective’s offer to ask Julia out, she will focus more on thepositive side of life and be more optimistic in the future.Paasage IIHome Is Where the Heart Is“I’ll see you Thursday night, Jess,” Jack Maguire said to his wife. He wiped a smudge of baby food from her cheek before pressing his lips to hers.It was their usual Sunday night routine. Saying goodbye.Their youngest, baby Ella, bounced in her mother’s arms until her dad leaned over and planted a raspberry on her cheek eliciting squeals of delight.Jessica’s lips curled despite the heaviness in her heart.As a pharmaceutical sales person, travel was a part of Jack’s job description that she’d grown to aept. But it didn’t make saying goodbye any easier.After smothering their other two kids in hugs and kisses, Jack hopped into the waiting hired car with a wave and a smile. Jessica’s stomach clenched as she thought about how exciting his life on the road must be—business meetings with doctors, dinner at new restaurants every evening, nights spent in luxurious hotels.After their oldest, Connor, was born, Jessica made the decision to quit her job as a nurse and stay home full time. Now with three kids under five, she still loved every moment of her time at home. But that was her. Whenever she said goodbye to Jack she couldn’t help wondering if he found their home life dull pared to his travels.Did he look forward to getting back on the road?Jessica felt a tug on her pant leg pulling her back from her worries.“Can I have a drink?” asked three year old Zo?.“Of course, Sweetie,” Jessica replied as she patted the girl’s curly blonde head. She grabbed three plastic cups from the cupboard, and as she poured a round of apple juice for the masses her concerns about Jack were quickly forgotten. On Monday night, the phone rang at precisely six o’clock. Jessica’s heart pounded with anticipation. Whenever he traveled, Jackalways managed to sneak away and call home at the same time. No matter what.When she picked up the phone, Jessica could barely hear him over the raised voices and clinking of silverware on dishes. He was at dinner with clients.The kids jumped at her legs anxious to talk to Daddy. After each had their turn, Connor passed her the phone. “It’s your turn, Mommy.”But as soon as she raised it to her ear, she heard Jack say, “Sorry, hun. Gotta go.” He was practically shouting to be heard. “Dr. Watts is about to leave, and I haven’t gotten a mitment from him yet. I’ll call you tomorrow. Love you.” She let out a heavy peath but told herself she could wait until tomorrow to tell him about Zoe’s attempt to dress the cat in a princess gown and tiara.But on Tuesday evening, Jessica returned home at six-ten following what was supposed to be a quick stop at the grocerystore—an impossibility with three kids in tow—to find a message from Jack.“I won’t be able to call back tonight,” his voice rang out. “The only time Dr. Bryson can meet with me is this evening. Kisses and hugs to everyone.” He sounded distracted, as though he was in a hurry to get off the phone.Her heart sunk.The tiara story really isn’t that exciting anyway.On Wednesday evening, six o’clock came and went with no phone call. Even though she knew he was due home the next night, disappointment weighed heavy in her chest. Her first instinct was to worry. He’d never missed a call before. Had something happened?Calm down. He’s probably busy with a client, her mon sense told her. But then that meant he’d gotten too busy or just forgot to call.Either option caused her heart to tighten unfortably. But she tried to ignore the sensation as she joined in the kids’lively dinnertime conversation.A few hours after the kids were asleep Jessica heard a noise at the front door. Her heart thudded in her chest. Who could it be? She wasn’t expecting anyone.Wiping her dish soapy hands on a towel, she walked cautiously to the front window to check it out.But before she reached the foyer, the door swung open and Jack walked into the house. Jessica’s peath caught in her throat, and she rushed to her husband throwing her arms around his neck.“You’re early!” she mumbled into his shoulder. Her heart sped like crazy—partly from surprise but mostly due to the thrill of seeing Jack.“I couldn’t stand the thought of being away for another night, so I squeezed all of my appointments into three days. That’s why I’ve been so busy.”And he couldn’t call tonight because he’d been on a plane, she realized. A pang of guilt gripped her stomach. How could she have doubted him?He dropped his small suitcase and returned her empace with both arms. “I’ve had enough stuffy business dinners and lonely hotel stays to last a life time.”“I thought you liked traveling,” she said tentatively.Jack pulled back and looked into her eyes. “The only part I like about being away is ing home to you and the kids.”A wave of relief washed over her leaving a warm glow in its wake. Feeling closer to Jack than ever before, Jessica leaned in and pressed her lips to his. When she pulled away, she couldn’t help smiling. “Do you want to hear what Zo? did to the cat on Monday?” she asked.And as they cuddled up on the couch together, the sparkle she saw in Jack’s blue eyes as she talked about their life,their children left no doubt in her mind. Home really is where his heart is.Passage 21. Parting from her husband on Sunday night is a family routine which Jessicahas grown to aept and felt at ease with.2. With three kids under five to take care of, Jessica sometimes found homelife dull and stressful.3. Whenever Jack traveled, he always managed to make a call home at thesame time.4. There was no call from Jack on Wednesday because he was busy withclients.5. Jack’s surprising return pought Jessica to the awareness that her husbandhad always been loving the family.内容仅供参考。

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