1、 1 A The adobe dwellings( ) 41.built(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even 42.the most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their 43.ability using(use) electric equipment.Walls made of a
2、dobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat 45.slowly(slow) during cool nights thus warming the house.When a new day breaks the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough 46.to cool(cool) the house during the hot day 47.at the same time they warm up again for th
3、e night.This cycle 48.goes(go) day after day The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset( ) for the outside temperatures.As 49.natural(nature) architects the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly 50.how thick the adobe walls needed to be to make th
4、e cycle work on most days. 41 built by dwellings build built 42 the most modern the 43 ability their 44 using without 2 45 slowly give out slowly 46 to cool adj. enough to cool 47 at at the same time 48 goes This cycle( ) 49 natural architects nature natural 50 how figure out thick thick how B Are y
5、ou facing a situation that looks impossible to fix? In 1969 the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland Ohio.It 61.was(be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up.The river was so polluted that it 62.actually(actual) caught fire and burned.Now years later this river is o
6、ne of 63.the most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup. or even a few months.It took years of work 65.to reduce(reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water.Finally that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is 66.cleaner(clean) than ever. Maybe you are facing an impossi
7、ble situation.Maybe you have a habit 67.that/which is driving your family crazy.Possibly you drink your credit card use.When you face such an impossible situation quick fix and something to change immediately? While there are 68.amazing(amaze) stories of instant transformation for most of us the 69.
8、changes(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work like cleaning up a polluted river.Just be 70.patient(patience) 3 61 was was 62 actually caught actual actually 63 the the 64 or or 65 to reduce It takes (sb.) some time to do sth. ( ) 66 cleaner than clean cleaner 67 that/which habit t
9、hat which 68 amazing stories( ) amaze amazing 69 changes are changes 70 patient be patient C One morning I was waiting at the bus stop worried about 41.being(be) late for school.There were many people waiting at the bus stop,42.and some of them looked very anxious and 43.disappointed(disappoint) Whe
10、n the bus finally came we all hurried on board.I got a place next 44.to the window so I had a good view of the sidewalk.A 4 boy on a bike 45.caught(catch) my attention.He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms.I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver but he refused 46.to stop(stop
11、) until we reached the next stop.Still the boy kept 47.riding(ride) He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting.Finally when we came to the next stop the boy ran up to the door of the bus.I heard an excited conversation.Then the driver stood up and asked Did anyone lose a suitcase at th
12、e last stop A woman on the bus shouted me/mine(I) to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully.Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers 50.suddenly(sudden) became friendly to one another. 41 being about being 42 and and 43 disappointed anxious and di
13、sappoint disappointed 44 to next to 45 caught 46 to stop refuse to do sth. 47 riding keep doing sth. 48 Did did 49 me/mine 5 me mine 50 suddenly became sudden suddenly D ) Jonny Hey ) Would you like to join me? Peter I know nothing about it.Is it difficult? Jonny It seems easy but you need a lot of
14、practice.You just follow me like this. Peter at me.I may look funny. Jonny Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches naturally and 62.softly (soft) Try to keep your body straight.Move slowly then be sure Peter I cannot control my body well.My legs become 63.painful (pain) J
15、onny Keep 64.holding (hold) your position for a while.It helps develop your strength and flexibility.Raise your leg and let 65.it stay in the air for seconds. Peter I feel my legs shaking.I cannot do this any longer. Jonny Be patient Tai Chi 66.is called you to act like water to be flexible as well 67.as strong.In real competition a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back.The 68.harder (hard) you try to beat him the more likely you will get hit.He controls you! Peter Unbelievable Oh.,69.if mind breath.
