Jim Doherty may not be a born farmer ,but he gets by without too much trouble .Not that he has had it easy .That first hard winter he faced must have left him with the temptation诱惑 to give up and go back to the city .But he managed to get through it without losing heart .he`s picked up a lot of skills since then and made some real improvements to his farm ,though without much laborsaving machinery, aside from that old rotary cultivator .I suspect he doesn`t make all that much ,though he does have his writing to supplement what little profit he makes from the farm .I guess he does it primarily for the quality of life. Certainly ,they seem a happy family and you can often see them out working together ,one day spraying apple trees ,the next stacking firewood
A homesteader (自耕农) is a person who lives a self-reliant lifestyle with major emphasis on home production. While the Industrial Age is being (1) replaced by information and electronics, some people try to seek an escape from the social, environmental, and economic madness of the modern age and begin to(2) consider returning to the country. As this lifestyle is so enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding, more and more people are prepared to (3)quit their job in the city and start a new and more meaningful life on their various farms. For some it has become not only a way of life, but also a way of looking at the (4) world .
Of course, life in the country can be pretty( 5)tough. While it is an enjoyment to be so close to Nature, you may have to reduce your dependence on (6) fuels by cutting back on your daily consumption. You may also have to cook your own meals every day and (7) provide your own low-cost entertainment without the (8) luxuries that are common in cities. On (9) balance however, living in the country has
long been a part of the American Dream. Generations of Americans have considered the country an (10) ideal etting in which to live and raise a family.
2 The Underground Railroad was Forged by the efforts of those who were prepared to fight against slavery and stand up for the long-suffering Southern black Americans . Some of those who helped to Transport slaves to the north and freedom were former slaves themselves. Others felt compelled to take part because of their deeply held Convictions. For many of those involved, liberating the slaves from those who exploited them became a mission. While their eventual goal was to abolish slavery completely, in the meantime they were intent on helping to free as many slaves as possible, often at considerable Risk.in the eyes of slave owers，they were dangerous enemies and frequently received death threats.
Despite the name, the Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, but was a network of people who assisted fugitive slaves. Many fugitives who escaped to the North and Canada received (1) assistance along the way from individuals who were (2) involved in this network. By the early 19th century, the organization became so successful that it is (3) estimated that between 1810 and 1850,100,000 slaves escaped from the South through the Underground Railroad.
It was not a(n) (4) coincidence that it was called the Underground Railroad. Steam railroads had just (5) emerged and the terms used to describe the people who helped and the fugitives were related2 to the railroad line. Fugitive slaves were called \"parcels\" and \"passengers\who provided their homes as refuge were called \"stationmasters,\" and the homes
were (6) referred to as \"depots\" or \"stations\".
The route used was an important part of a successful escape. There were (7) numerous secret routes that a conductor could use.The one used depended on where the search parties and slave catchers were (8) stationed . Some trips required the use of many different routes. If it appeared that they might be in danger, a guide would change paths. Some guides and fugitives even hid out in bushes and swamps for many days until it was safe to continue on. Quickness was not the main(9) concern , instead safety was most important and as a result they often zigzagged in order to avoid (10)capture.
3 Statistic show that crime in rural areas in now rising faster than in the cities.The era when the countryside stood for safety and security has long gone.No longer is it safe anywhere to go out leaving the door on the latch.We all feel vulnerable and seek to strengthen the barriers we use to hold criminals at bay.These can range from old fashioned bolts and bars to the latest electronic devices.A monent’s reflection,however,is enough to bring us face to face with the following puzzle:we may have locked the evils out,but in doing so we have locked ourselves in.This hardly seems a civilized way of life.
Statistics show that at some point in your life, you will get robbed. Things get even worse for apartment dwellers because so many people pass in and out of an apartment building, and it is much (1) to keep non-residents out. So what to do? Don't panic. Yes, apartments are (2) to robbery, but there are options other than barricading yourself in your apartment with a shotgun. We suggest that you use
some common sense to (3) that target from your door. Then the burglar will rob the less guarded, not you.
We know what you're thinking: \"I'll never get robbed. Who'd want to steal a half can of Diet Coke and an (4) toothbrush?\" If those really are the only things in your apartment, you have every reason not to worry. However, if you have something you'd like to keep — say, a TV, a stereo, a computer, a Picasso — it's wise to be (5) .
Your goal is not to set up any (6) security systems to hold (7) at bay; your goal is to keep criminals from even trying to (8) into your apartment in the first place. If someone really wants to break in, (9) are that he/she is going to find a way by breaking a window or climbing up the fire escape. Therefore, you should remove all (10) that say, \"Hey, look at me! Lots of goodies and no security! Come on in!\" Lock the door when you leave. Don't leave the windows open all day long. Don't tape notes on the door directed to your mate reading \"Gone all day! Left the door unlocked for you!\" Just use your brains!
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4When Henry Ford announced he was going to produce an automobile that would be affordable（付得起） to the general population, he probably did not realize what a great impact （作用）his achievement would have on life in the United States and, eventually,（最后） the world. Ford’s use of mass production strategies （战略）to manufacture the Model T started a new era in personal transportation. As a result,（因此） roads were built for the sake of cars and the greater mobility（流动性） of people. With cars and the roads, having a business of one’s own became a lot more feasible（可行性）. Every type of business sprung up. Customers could easily get to the stores no matter where （无论怎样）they were in town, provided （假如）there was a road, so businesses no longer had to be located at a town’s center.
And what about the family vacation？ Families packed（拥挤的）into their cars and drove across the country to explore（探究） the new frontier, stopping at every possible roadside attraction (吸引）on the way. There was no limit to where you could go and what you could see. The car offered a sense of independence and, as Americans particularly hated to be restricted,(限制) they fell in love with the automobile instantly.（立即） On average（平均的）, each American household owns two or more cars. As the world gets more complicated, driving cars around helps people cope with （与••相适应）the demands of modern life.
If you ask people what qualities define（规定） Americans, they will probably say that the two dominating （支配）characteristics of an American are inventiveness and independence. America is truly the land of cars and car culture
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6)eventually 7)achievement 8)poverty 9) utilized 10)breakthrough
5.Aging is natural process.although medical advancements have come up with ways to cover signs of aging ,there is no stopping the process..during the closing period in the lifespan of human beings,peopil tempt to move away from more ddesirable previous periods,often called for usefulness.
Age sixty is usually considered the dividing line between middle and old age. It is the time where you are considered an elderly,mening somewhat old or advanced beyond middle age.period of decline comes partly from physical and partly psychological factors.the physical cause of decline is a change in the body cells due to the effects o the aging process .the psychological cause of decline has something to do with unfavorable attitudes toward oneself ,other people,work and life in general.senility,a more or less complete physical breakdown,will take place when
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Due to the unfavorable social attitudes toward the elderly,treatment toward them in amercial,unlike other cultures ,makes them feel no longer useful and unwanted.people who come from countries where respect for the elderly issustomary usually treat elder people with more consideration and respect.
In fact,old people are a treasure of experience to society.it is expected that old people will play an increasingly active roal in social and community affairs as well as in the business and professionalworlds.because.because of the reduation in the
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计算机1.We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.
养育2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.
玩具3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.
报纸4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.
杂志5. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world.
金融危机1.Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.
沙尘暴2.Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.
调查3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be
motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.
卡车4.Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.
转基因5.Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.
因特网1) The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.
大公司 2)Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the global economic crisis than large ones.
期末论文 3) With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development.
篮球赛4)It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.
回顾5) Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge.
红十字.1) The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great
caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.
爱因斯坦 2)Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.
校长奖3)Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.
设计4) As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.
乔丹5) Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself.
奶奶1) Grandma took it for granted that food prices would soar, so she bought a lot of rice.
献身 2) I can quote you several instances of her dedication to science.
经济特区 3) The 1980s saw the start of the swift development of some special economic zones in China.
两国4) Tension between the two countries stemmed in part from the latest spy affair.
律师 5) Peter has worked in a law firm for many years. You can consider having
him as your lawyer to act on your behalf when you need legal help.
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