There is a very simple way of measuring the height of a water-tower，which we cannot measure by climbing．
    Suppose，for example，that we wish to find out the height of the water-tower，AB，in a factory．We first of all go to where the water-tower is standing and measure a distance of，say，90 feet from it，in a straig

In the winter，skiing is traditionally a popular sport for people of all ages who like to be outdoors．People take their ski equipment and head for the mountains．But these days，skiers are not the only people on the hills．Snowboarders are joining the skiers for some winter thrills．Snowboarding is fun and exciting．It is like surfing on the s

Although gifts play an important role in business around the world, you run the risk of offending a colleague

Friendship is a quiet walk in the park with the one you trust.

STUDY Read these sentences carefully.

The people in America and

I．听力
Part One   Listen to the following dialogues and answer questions 1—5．
1．Why isn't the man going to have a holiday abroad？
A．Because he can't drive a car．B．Because he wants to buy a car．
C．Because it is hot in summer．D．Becau

Part One
1．M：I'm going to stay at home this summer．
  W：Aren't you going to have a holiday abroad this year？
  M：No．I want to buy a car，and this is going to take every penny I've got．
2．M：What's the matter？You look as white as a sheet．
  W：I

听下面的短文,然后从A、B、C、D中选出能完成所给句子的最佳选项。
1.The old woman started at ____ that morning.
  A.three 

听下面简短对话,从A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题的正确答案。
1.How much money can the woman lend to the man?
A.20 yuan.   B.

听短文,从A、B、C中选出能回答所提问题的正确答案。
1.How many bottles of wine did the old man get?
A.One.     B.Two.

It was getting closer to 3：00P．M．every minute，and I dreamed of going home and somehow f