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Never Give Up A. live B. hope B C. dreams D D. pass E. try C A v./ adj. A. live B. hope C. dreams D. pass E. try Never give up, Never lose _____ . Always have faith, It allows you to cope. Trying times will ____ , As they always do. Just have patience, Your ________ will come true. So put on a smile, You'll ______ through your pain. Know it will pass, And strength you will gain . B n./v. D n./v. C A v. v./n.

A brief introduction of the five friendlies, which represents the five Olympic rings. Like the Five Olympic Rings which their colors and inspiration come from, the Five Friendlies will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. They carry a message of friendship and 1 —and blessings from China—to children all over the world. Each of the Friendlies has a rhyming two-syllable name—a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. When you put their names together—Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni—they say “Welcome to Beijing”, offering a 2 invitation. Beibei, whose symbol is a fish, is known to be gentle and pure. She carries the blessing of prosperity. Strong in water sports, she reflects the blue Olympic 3 . I A. symbolizing B. higher C. in D. strong E. stands F. ring G. warm H. swiftly I. peace J. blessing G F

A. symbolizing B. higher C. in D. strong E. stands F. ring G. warm H. swiftly I. peace J. blessing Jingjing, makes children smile—and that's why he brings the 4 of happiness wherever he goes. He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the black Olympic ring. In the circle of the Friendlies, Huanhuan is the big brother. He is a child of fire, 5 the Olympic Flame and the passion of sports. He inspires all with the passion to run faster, jump 6 and be stronger. He excels at all the ball games and represents the red Olympic ring. J A B

A. symbolizing B. higher C. in D. strong E. stands F. ring G. warm H. swiftly I. peace J. blessing Like all antelopes (羚羊) , Yingying is fast and can 7 cover a great distance. A symbol of the vastness of China's landscape, the antelope carries the blessing of health, and the strength of body that comes from harmony with nature. Strong 8 track and field events, Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring. Nini's figure is drawn from the tradition of flying designs. Her golden wings symbolize the sky and spread good luck as a blessing wherever she flies. Among the Friendlies, Nini is as innocent and joyful as a swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and 9 for the green Olympic ring. H C E

Children are not happy because of the trouble from adults. 1. A. home B. school C. table D. hand 2. A. content B. forgetful C. absurd D. constant 3. A. observed B. disturbed C. stopped D. appreciated 4. A. delicious B. nutritious C. tasty D. hateful 5 . A. pressure B. care C. issue D. exploration You must have heard these words like “ how happy it is to be a child”. But would you honestly change places with a child? Think of the years at 1 : the years spent living in 2 fear of examinations and school reports. Every movement you made was 3 by some adults. Think of the times that you had to go to bed early, you had to eat 4 thing that was supposed to be good for you. Remember how “gentle” 5 was given to you with words like “ If you don’t do as I say, I will…” I’m sure you will never forget! ______ ______ _ ___ ___

__ 6 , these are only part of children’s trouble. No matter how kind and loving parents may be, children often 7 from some terrible and illogical fears since they can’t understand the world around them. They often have such 8 in the dark or in the dream. 9 can share their fears with other adults while children have to face their fears 10 . 6. A. Thus B. As a result C. Even so D. Above all 7. A. suffer B. free C. die D. view 8. A. views B. fears C. regrets D. spirits 9. A. Children B. Experts C. Adults D. Teenagers 10. A. regularly B. alone C. doubtfully D. comfortably __ _ _ __ _

11. A. painful B. reliable C. inspiring D. imaginary 12. A. school B. adolescence C. stage D. work 13. A. in B. through C. for D. against 14. A. jokes B. achievements C. progress D. impression 15. A. ensure B. indicate C. experience D. comfort But the most 11 part of childhood is the period when you begin to go out of it, the period when you go into 12 . Teenagers start to be 13 their parents and this causes them great unhappiness. There is a complete lack of self-confidence during this time. Adolescents pay much attention to their appearance and the 14 they make on others. They feel shy, awkward and clumsy (笨拙的). Feelings are strong but hearts easily broken. Teenagers 15 moments of great happiness or black despair. And through this period, adults seem to be unkind than ever. ____ __ __ __

Tips: 1. Overcome your fear of cloze 2. Skim the whole passage first to get the general idea rather than haste to finish filling all the blanks 3.What matters most is context 4. Put yourself in the author’s position

Homework: Review the methods learnt in today’s lesson. Finish exercise I&II.

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He refused to help me; __________, he laughed at me. however nevertheless, however, on the other hand even if, though, although, … therefore, as a result, thus… moreover, what’s more, besides, in addition, furthermore therefore The examination is still far away; _________ we plan to go for an outing. Some of them hadn’t slept for 36 hours; _________, they went on working. He refused to help me; __________, he laughed at me. however furthermore