Napoleon Was Ⅲ

Jack had gone to the university to study history, but at the end of his first year, his history professor failed him in his examinations, and he was told that he would have to leave the university. However, his father decided that he would go to see the professor to urge him to let Jack continue his studies the following year.     

He found him!

It was a blind date(that she was going to have to“thank”her girlfriend for later),and she'dshown the patience of a saint as he babbled on and on about his hobbies,rock climbing,his petpeeves,his driving techniques,and even the standards he used to choose his barber.     

水仙花

Early in his childhood, as soon as he was able to speak, he was asked what kind of face he would like to have. They agreed when he said he' d like to have a blue face like his mother, who had hers from being born in the sea. Pith(抽去;杀死) from the claws of a certain bird furnished the dye, which he let the nurse wipe over his brow and cheeks. Soon his face was blue and stayed blue; and although no one said it to him, everyone thought he was a beautiful boy.     

在木星卫星上制造生命(英文)

Brad Dalton is the first to admit his theory is far-fetched: that bacteria could account for odd light emissions, as well as the reddish hue, of Jupiter's ocean-bearing moon, Europa. But that doesn't mean it's not possible, says the Ames Research Center planetary geologist, who used data collected from the Galileo spacecraft to develop his controversial proposal. Dalton, who is preparing to present his findings at the Houston-based Lunar and Planetary Institute's conference in March, is quick to point out that he is not claiming to have found evidence of life.     

一种特殊的动词不定式结构

考题回放 Frank＇s dream was to have his own shop __ to produce the workings of his own hands.（2005湖南）     

Christian Concepts in A Tale of Two Cities

正Charles Dickens is an author who frequently drew upon his personal experiences to write.We can see obviously his personal influences in many of his works.The finest English novelist of the 19th century,his enduring characters is part of the culture.An enormously successful author and performer of his own work,he is the conscience of Victorian England.A Christian as he is,he often introduces Christian concepts in his writing.In analyzing how Christian concepts are elaborated in A tale of Two Cities,we have to start from the social atmosphere of the Victorian England and the religion background of the author,and then have a basic understanding of     

Is He A Good Boy?

Jack had gone to a university to study history,but at the end of hisfirst year,he failed in the history examination and he was told by hishistory professor that he would have to leave the university,but his fatherdecided that he would go to see the professor to ask him to let Jack go onwith his studies the following year.     

三个遗愿

After 1)conquering many kingdoms,Alexander the Great wanted to return home.On the way back to his country,he fell ill.He knew that he wouldn't have enough time to reach his homeland.At this point,Alexander realized something.He called his 2)generals.     

衣橱里的骷髅

Lucky is the man who has no "skeleton in his closet. " When a man has done something in his life that he is not proud of, that he wants to hide, he is said to have a "skeleton in his closet. " Some people may have morethan one skeleton. And in some closets, the skeleton rattles its bare bones loudly.     

水池边的牡鹿

A thirsty Stag went to a Pool to drink.As he saw hisown reflection(倒影)in the water,he was struck withadmiration(钦慕)for his fine antlers(角),but at the sametimc felt disgust for the weakness and slenderness of hislegs While he stood there,he was attacked by a Lion;buthe drew away from his pursuer,and kept his lead as theground over which he ran was open and free of trees But coming to a wood,he was caught by his antlersin the branches.and fell victim to his enemy “Woe is mel”he cried with his last breath,“I despisedmy legs which might have saved my life,but gloried inmy horns,which have proved my ruin.”     

Everybody Can Do Something

A samurai(武士) who was known for his bravery and honesty,went to visit a monk to ask him for his advice. When the monk had finished his prayers,the samurai asked,"Why do I feel so infedor? I have faced death many times and have defended those who are weak.Nevertheless,upon seeing you,I felt that my life had absolutely no importance."     

美国人的开车习惯

Mitsuaki recently arrived in the United States to enter university.He wants to do well in his studies and adjust to the new culture.But Mitsua-ki has a problem.It's not his roommates.It's not his school fees.It's not even his English ability.Mitsuaki's problem is that he doesn't have a car.And in America,that really makes him a foreigner.Mitsuaki has already discovered a basic fact of American culture:Driving is a way of life.ItsnotthattheresnopublictransportationinAmerica.Manycitieshave…     

有时与总是

Sometimes occasionally goes by the rules but mostly does his own thing.He is more worried about being everyone s friend than doing his school work. He gets into trouble a lot but managed to charm his way through it.His parents have gone to school a lot to have parent-teacher conferences. Always is a boy who always goes by the book, never breaks the rules and is never in trouble.He always pleased his family and friends and never let them down.He is usually stressed out and gets headaches and stomach aches from stress.     

The Right Tools for the Job

When his young son was ill,Mr.Davis took him to a clinic. They were the first patients of the day and did not have to wait long. The nurse took the boy into the doctor's room while Mr.Davis waited outside. After a few minutes,the doctor came out of his room and spoke to the nurse.     

阅读欣赏——A Mother's Letter to the World

Dear World: My son starts school today. It's going to be strange and new to him for a while.And I wish you would sort of~(1)) treat him gently. You see,up to now, he's been king of the roost. He's been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to repair his wounds,and to soothe~(2)) his feelings.     

午间的加尔各答

The sweat slowly trickles down the side of his face, collecting in a crease of his skin. He flicks his head, almost imperceptibly, jolting the bead to continue its journey towards his chin. Years of unrelenting sun have left their scorching impression on his skin. Deep lines etched     

Bird Men

Most people have sometimes thought:'I should like to fly like a bird.'Manypeople have tried!We do not know about all the people who have tried to fly but weknow about some of them.In about A.D.1020,for example,an Englishman,Oliver,tried to fly withwings like a bird's.He covered more than two hundred metres before he crashed tothe ground and broke both his arms and legs.In spite of his injuries,Oliver seemed     

《指环王:双塔奇谋》

Hobbit Frodo and his small band of allies continue theirquest to destroy the Ring while the Dark Lord Sauronstill holds Middle-earth in his evil grip.Welcome topart two of the Lord of the Rings trilogy,in whichthings have gotten decidedly darker.Story     

表达“使、叫、让……”等使役概念的动词的用法

中学英语课本中,多处出现表达使役概念的动词。常见的有have,get,send,let,make,keep,set和leave。请看它们的具体用法: (1)have后接不定式(不带to)、现在分词或过去分词作宾语补足语。例如: 1.Mother had me help my little brother with his English.妈妈让我帮助我 的小弟弟学英语。 2.Don’t have all the lights in the room burning the whole night.不要让房 间里的灯彻夜亮着。 3.The old man is going to have his TV set repaired tomorrow.老人打算明     

脑筋弯弯绕

同学们,请读一读下面的小故事,再回答问题吧. (一) A wise king wants an honest (诚实的, 正直的)child to take his place on the throne (王座, 君主). He gives each of his 3 sons a pack of flower seeds (种子)and tells them that the one who grows the most beautiful flowers from these seeds will have his throne. Six months pass and the king checks (检查, 核对)the flowers. The first 2 had beautiful flower beds while the last child had nothing in his plot but weeds (野草)and no flowers. Yet(然而, 但是),the king chose this child to have the throne. Why?