中国大学MOOC: Dear Mom,Thanks for having me over last weekend to continue our discussion. I think we are close to an understanding, but I’m still a bit discouraged by your response. Even though you didn’t come right out and say it, you let me know just how you feel. I know how much you want me to be an independent adult, living on my own. I’m working toward this goal but need to move home for a while. It seems that Dad and Sheila welcome the idea, but I have to convince you. So here goes.First, you still need a lot of help around the house, and you know me: Housework is my favorite pastime. Dad and Sheila are such slobs, and you spend a lot of time cleaning up after them that you could be using for something more interesting. What about that drawing class you always talk about? Take it! Let me keep house! I might even be able to teach Dad and Sis to pick up after themselves for a change.Second, since I got my new job, I can help with the budget. I won’t be paying $850 a month to rent an apartment, so I’d be glad to give half that amount to you and Dad as rent. I could also buy my own food or give you a percentage toward your grocery bill. If I do contribute in these ways, I could still save close to $600 every month so that I can start college in the fall of next year. Since your house is close to my job, I could walk to work and save the gas money, which is killing me right now.Third, I don’t have a boyfriend anymore, and furthermore, I don’t want one for a long time to come. You won’t have to worry about my relationships this year. As I told you this weekend, I need to get serious about my future and get ready to go to school.Despite these huge advantages, I know you’ll say the same old thing: “Lisa, you’re 34. When are you going to settle down on your own and stop moving back home? This is the sixth time in 10 years.” The point, Mom, is that this time I’m preparing for the future. I think I’m finally growing up and realizing what it takes. This will be the last time—I promise. Just think: When I go off to college, Sheila will be a high school graduate, and we can go to school together. You and Dad will finally be empty nesters. Won’t that be fun? Please give it some more thought, Mom. How can you say no?Love,Lisa
In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “Thanks for having me over last weekend to continue our discussion. I think we are close to an understanding, but I’m still a bit discouraged by your response. Even though you didn’t come right out and say it, you let me know just how you feel” can be viewed as an explanation of the issue.
In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “I’m working toward this goal but need to move home for a while. It seems that Dad and Sheila welcome the idea, but I have to convince you” can be viewed as a clear thesis statement. In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “The point, Mom, is that this time I’m preparing for the future. I think I’m finally growing up and realizing what it takes. This will be the last time—I promise. Just think: When I go off to college, Sheila will be a high school graduate, and we can go to school together. You and Dad will finally be empty nesters. Won’t that be fun? Please give it some more thought, Mom. How can you say no?” can be viewed as rebuttals to the opposing arguments.
In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “I’m working toward this goal but need to move home for a while. It seems that Dad and Sheila welcome the idea, but I have to convince you” can be viewed as a clear thesis statement. In the argumentative letter of Lisa to her Mom, “The point, Mom, is that this time I’m preparing for the future. I think I’m finally growing up and realizing what it takes. This will be the last time—I promise. Just think: When I go off to college, Sheila will be a high school graduate, and we can go to school together. You and Dad will finally be empty nesters. Won’t that be fun? Please give it some more thought, Mom. How can you say no?” can be viewed as rebuttals to the opposing arguments.
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- I don't want another(1) ______ faceI don't want just anyone to holdI don't want my love to go to wasteI want you and your beautiful soulI know that you are something specialTo you I'd be always faithfulI want to be what you always (2)______Then I hope you'll see the heart in me(...)You're the one I want to (3)______You're the one I want to holdI won't let another minute go to wasteI want you and your beautiful soulYour beautiful soul, yeahYou might need time to think it overBut I'm just fine moving(4)______I'll ease your mindIf you give me the chanceI will never make you cry, come on let's try(...)Am I (5)______ for wanting youBaby do you think you could want me tooI don't want to waste your timeDo you see things the way I doI just want to know that you feel it tooThere is nothing left to hide(...)You're the one I want to chaseYou're the one I want to holdI won't let another minute go to wasteI want you and your soulI don't want another pretty faceI don't want just anyone to holdI don't want my love to go to wasteI want you and your beautiful soulYour Beautiful soul,yeah
- ______ －No, thanks. I'm just looking around. I'll let you know if I want anything. A: Could you help me? B: What will you buy? C: Can I help you? D: Do you like to look around?
- (At a party)Adam: This is a great apartment.Tammy: I think so, too.______Adam: No, I'm Adam. I came with Carl. I don't really know anyone here. Carl's told me about most of his friends, but I can't match the names with the faces. A: Excuse me, but do I know you B: Excuse me, could I know you C: Excuse me, do you mind telling me your name D: Excuse me, but do you know me
- I promise this is my last time to be late. ____________. A: Pround of me B: Please forgive me C: Thank you D: I can't pick you up
- Hello everyone, I’m so sorry I can’t be with you tonight. However, I couldn’t completely miss the 1.___ to take a moment to share some 2.____ with all of you. The lesson I cherished most is how 3.____ is to love what you do. If you love what you do, it is making you happy. All the hard work and perseverance will 4.____. When you know you are truly giving it your all, there is no 5. ___ ___ in the world. I once had a guidance counselor tell me that I shouldn’t play basketball. That would never amount anything for me. You know what? Much to your 6.___, I took that counselor’s advice. I took it and I use it to be the best basketball player I could be. His 7.___towards me made me stronger. You can’t stop people from trying to limit your dreams but you can’t stop it from becoming a 8.____. Your dreams are up to you. I 9._____ you to always be 10._____, always seek out things you love, and always 11.____ once you find it. So with that, I’ll let you 12.____ with your evening. Please know I’m thinking of you, 13.____ you and encouraging you always, PEACE.
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[音频] I've been doing ________________ for another company. I wonder if you have any job for a _______________. Thank you for giving me the _________________ for this interview. I'd like to know if you need a ___________. I'd like to know _______________. I'm glad to _____________ for the interview. Can you tell us about your _________________. I think I'm quite _________ for this job. Your company has a very good _____________. Would you tell me why you want to _______________.
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—______ —No, thanks. I'm just looking around. I'll let you know if I want something. A: Have you made up your mind what you want B: What will you buy C: Can I help you D: Do you like it
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What do you say if you want to state that you understand something? A: I get your point. B: I must say it's not something I know very much about. C: I don't know what you are talking about. D: I can't follow you.
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59（） A: How can I do that B: Are you going today C: Did you get it D: Do you have that E: Would you like my help F: Yes，I know G: NO，I don’t know H: Can I sell my used books
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A: Would you like to go to the concert with me this Friday evening, Jenny? B: I’m sorry. I won’t be _________ this Friday. A: Why? B: I’m going to ___________ with my family. A: How I hope you ___________! B: We can get together next time.