词汇短语园地（2）

1. hunger  n.  饥饿

His hunger increases by the hour.

他的饥饿感每时每刻都在增加。

Hunger is often the mother of crime.

饥饿常是犯罪的根源。

hunger for/after sth/sb  渴望得到某物/人

The whole world hungers for/after peace.

全世界的人都渴望和平。

2. income  n.  收入;收益;所得

Tony lives beyond his income.

托尼的花费超出其收入。

Tourism is a major source of income for the area.

旅游业是这个地区的主要收入来源。

high/low income  高/低收入

live within ones income  量入为出

3. human  n.  人

Dogs can hear much better than humans.

狗的听觉比人灵敏多了。

Wolves will not usually attack humans.

狼通常不会袭击人。

human = human being

4. measure  vt.  测定;测量;评估

vi.  有……长（宽、高等）

We measured the distance.

我们测量了距离。

She measured the stranger with her eyes.

她用双眼打量着那个陌生人。

The lake measures 130 by 80 kilometers.

这片湖长130千米，宽80千米。

5. goal  n.  目标

The company has set itself some long-term goals.

公司已定下一些长期目标。

She pursues the goal of perfection in her art.

在藝术中，她追求完美的目标。

比较：aim，goal，purpose的区别

aim从本义“靶子”引申而来，侧重比较具体而明确的目标，常指短期目标。goal指经过考虑和选择，需经坚持不懈和努力奋斗才能达到的最终目标。purpose指的是一般的“目的”。

Our goal is to build a just and peaceful world.

我们的目标是建立一个公正和平的世界。

My aim is to become a policeman.

我的目标是当一名警察。

What is the purpose of his visit？

他来访的目的是什么？

6. figure  n.  数字（可数名词，通常用作复数）

By 2019， this figure had risen to 14 million.

到2019年为止，这个数字已高达1400万。

Where did you get those figures？

你从哪儿得到那些数字的？

7. position  n.  位置

From his position on the top of the cliff， he had a good view of the harbour.

他从悬崖之巅俯瞰，海港景色一览无余。

Where would be the best position for the lights？

这些灯装在什么位置最好？

in/out of position  在/不在适当的位置

hold a position  担任职务

take up ones position  就位

8. unfortunate  adj.  不幸的;遗憾的

He was unfortunate to lose in the final game.

他不幸在决赛中输了。

Youre putting me in a most unfortunate position.

你正在把我推入一个十分可悲的境地。

unfortunate  n.  不幸的人

unfortunately  adv.  不幸地;遗憾地;可惜地

Unfortunately， he didnt pass the exam.

很遗憾，他考试不及格。

9. similarity  n.  类似;相似

（1） 不可数，表“相像性;相似性”

similarity between A and B  A和B之间的相似性

The report highlights the similarity between the two groups.

这份报告强调两组之间的相似性。

similarity in sth  在……（方面）的相似性

There is some similarity in the way they sing.

他们的演唱方式有点像。

（2） 可数，表“相似点;相像处”

similarity to sb/sth  与……的相似之处

She bears a similarity to her mother.

她跟她母亲十分相像。

10. vast  adj.  巨大的;龐大的;浩瀚的

A billion dollars is a vast amount of money.

十亿美元是一笔巨款。

比较：big，large，great，vast，huge的区别

（1） large侧重体积、范围、能力和数量方面的大，往往可以与big互换，但big较口语化。

Our factory is a big/large one.

我们的工厂很大。

在表示物体重量、重要性、长大了时，只能用big。

The box is too big to carry.（不仅体积大，而且很重）

The box is too large to carry.（箱子大，但未必重）

She is big enough to ride a bike.

在表示数量时，用large，不用big。

A large number of people from all parts of the country came to see the exhibition.

从全国各地来了很多人观看展览。

（2） great的意思是“大;伟大的”，多用于表示抽象含义。在修饰具体事物时，带有一定的感情色彩。

There have been many great presidents in the American history.

美国历史上有很多伟大的总统。

在表示抽象意思时，也可用big，但great更为正式。

Great/Big changes have taken place in our country in recent years.

近几年来，我们国家发生了很大变化。

（3） vast常用来指“广袤无垠的;面积广阔的”，如：a vast forest， a vast sea， a vast desert， vast darkness等。

（4） huge强调体积庞大，容量和数量巨大。如：a huge stone，a huge building等。

11. exchange  n. & v.  交换;互换

We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information.

我们需要促进思想和信息的公开交流。

Ill type your report if you look after children in exchange.

如果你愿意照看孩子，我就帮你打这份报告。

exchange... for...  以……换取……

exchange... with sb  和某人交换……

Where can I exchange my dollars for pounds？

我去哪儿可以把美元换成英镑？

Mary exchanged seats with Anne.

玛丽和安妮交换了座位。

12. on the top of  在……顶端

The ice on the top of the Himalayas never breaks up.

喜马拉雅山山顶的冰从来不化。

13. at the bottom of  在……底部

Fill in your address at the bottom of the application form.

把你的地址填在申请表的底部。

14. make effort  努力

If you want to achieve something， you must work hard， make effort and get prepared.

如果你想有所成就，你必须努力工作、艰苦奋斗，时刻准备着。

effort  n.  气力;努力;费力的事

You should put more effort into your work.

你应该更加努力地工作。

Getting up this morning was quite an effort.

今天早上起床相当费力。

spare no effort  不遗余力

without effort  容易地;不费力地

with （an） effort  努力地;艰难地

15. be connected with  与……有联系;与……有关

He did not like to be connected with the woman who had painted those pictures.

他不想和画那些画的女人接触。

This sentence is not connected with the context.

這句话与上下文没有联系。

16. be close to  接近;靠近

The population of the city is close to a million.

这座城市的人口接近一百万。

比较：close，closely的区别

close作副词时，意为“靠近;接近”，表示实际距离很近;closely意为“紧密地;密切地”，表达的是一种抽象的“近”。

The children sat close together.

孩子们紧挨着坐在一起。

The two events are closely connected.

这两件事有密切的联系。

17. up to  直到……;至多……

Up to four people can live in this room.

这间房里最多能住四个人。

Andrew has worked hard up to now.

安德鲁一直努力工作到现在。

（1）be up to = be busy doing  忙于

What are you up to？  你在忙什么？

（2）be up to sb to do sth  由某人负责做某事

Its up to us to help those in need.

我们有责任帮助那些有困难的人。

up-to-date 现代的;包含最新信息的

18. be willing to do sth  乐意做某事

He is willing to help me with my English.

他很乐意帮我学英语。

表达“乐意做某事”的其他短语：be ready/glad/delighted/happy to do sth。

19. as much as  和……一样多;多达……

You can eat as much as you like.

你爱吃多少就吃多少。

跟踪导练（一）

阅读理解

A

Metro （地铁） Pocket Guide

Metrorail

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.

Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 am until closing on weekdays， and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of service

Open： 5 am Mon.—Fri.7 am Sat.—Sun.

Close： midnight Sun.—Thurs.3 am Fri.—Sat.

Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train， please check the last train times posted in stations.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change， the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip card， the fare is $1.25.

Fares for senior/disabled customers

Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus， use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards， SmarTrip cards and passes， please visit MetroOpensDoors.com or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100.

Travel tips

· Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9：30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.

· If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station， please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.

1. What do we know about farecard machines？

A. They start selling tickets at 9：30 am.

B. They are connected to change machines.

C. They offer special service to the elderly.

D. They make change for no more than $5.

2. When does Metrorail stop service on Saturday？

A. At midnight. B. At 3 am.

C. At 5 am. D. At 7 pm.

3. What is the advantage of a SmarTrip card？

A. It is convenient for old people.

B. It saves money for its users.

C. It can be bought at any time.

D. It is sold on the Internet.

4. What should you call if you lose something on the Metro？

A. 2029621195. B. 2029621100.

C. 2026377000. D. 2026378000.

B

It was late one evening. I cant remember what it was about， but my dad and I had a very big argument （爭吵） when my mom was away. We both said things we didnt mean， and in the end I said， “Im leaving.” And he said， “Good. The sooner， the better.”

I threw a few things in a suitcase and closed the door angrily behind me， not knowing where I was going. After walking aimlessly for about 20 minutes， I stopped at a local supermarket. Then my phone rang. It was my mom calling. She said， “Hey， Mary. Where are you？ Dad is worried about you.”

“How can he worry about me？ Ive been away for nearly half an hour， but he didnt call，” I said with annoyance. My anger returned and I remembered all the hateful things hed shouted to me. “Listen， Mom. You can tell Dad that Im fine. Ill call you tomorrow，” I said and hung up.

I walked around the store， trying to get my thoughts together. By the time I paid for my purchases， it had been much later than I used to be out alone. When I left the supermarket， a large piece of white paper was in front of me. On the piece of white paper were these words： “Please come home！ I miss you and Im worried about you！”

Then a car pulled up beside me. Hanging out of the window was my dad. Beside him， smiling gently， sat my mom. And thats when I started laughing. I laughed so hard that I cried. Despite my best efforts to run away from home， my father finally managed to track me down. I couldnt leave now， not with him sitting there with caring eyes.

5. How did Marys father feel when hearing she decided to leave home？

A. Worried. B. Angry.

C. Nervous. D. Surprised.

6. After her mother called her， Mary ___ .

A. became angrier than before

B. cried and calmed down

C. gave in to her father

D. agreed to go home

7. What does the underlined word “purchases” in Paragraph 4 mean？

A. Goods Mary bought.

B. Lessons Mary learned.

C. Actions Mary regretted.

D. Telephone calls Mary made.

8. What probably happened at the end of the story？

A. Mary returned home happily.

B. Mary still refused to go home.

C. Marys mother hated her father.

D. Marys father became angry again.

跟踪导练（二）

完形填空

I always knew my father was good at basketball. While growing up， I spent many1with my father on outdoor basketball courts， until night2the ball from our eyes.

Despite （尽管） my fathers patient3 ， basketball never catches my imagination.4 ， volleyball and reading did， and I have records of my own5 . Some are statistics; some photographs. My mother took a photo when I was so6after a tournament （比賽） that I fell asleep on a plate of spaghetti. Another is a memory of my dad7me from a book and saying， “Dinnertime.”

When I said， “Already？” he laughed so8that tears rolled down his cheeks. I had been9for eight hours.

I have realized this is how everything is done. If you want to be10in your field， you put in the time. You11hard and sweat when most other people dont.

Now， as an English12 ， I know more about how people13 . During the semester， I always let my students write for one hour. Most days I witness the change from distraction to14as joy occupies their minds. I15 specific accomplishments—the ones to which they16many hours. I told the student surprised by winning the local librarys fiction contest， “Your hard work17 .”

Pride in achievement. Joy in effort. My father18them on the basketball court and then taught them to me. So I believe in19and hard work. And I believe in the20pursuit （追求） of excellence.

1. A. mornings B. evenings C. weeks D. years

2. A. hid B. kept C. protected D. took

3. A. encouragement B. effort C.  request D. comfort

4. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However

5. A. embarrassment B. growth C. achievements D. sports

6. A. excited B. discouraged C. satisfied D. tired

7. A. shaking B. preventing C. saving D. finding

8. A. freely B. loudly C. hard D. long

9. A. sleeping B. reading C. playing D. writing

10. A. enthusiastic B. responsible C. outstanding D. talented

11. A. work B. suffer C. think D. laugh

12. A. beginner B. lover C. professor D. writer

13. A. shoot B. succeed C. compete D. teach

14. A. concentration B. satisfaction C. interest D. progress

15. A. realize B. share C. measure D. praise

16. A. devoted B. killed C. wasted D. gained

17. A. went off B. went up C. paid off D. paid up

18. A. spread B. applied C. created D. learned

19. A. confidence B. practice C. faith D. strength

20. A. selfless B. worthless C. aimless D. tireless

語法填空

In much of Asia， especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China， Japan， Korea，1Vietnam， food is usually eaten with chopsticks.

Chopsticks are usually two long， thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic， animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic.2（true） elegant （雅致的） chopsticks might3（make） of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also put various hardwoods and metal together4（create） special designs.

The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years.People probably cooked their food in large pots，5（use） twigs （树枝） to pick it up. Over time，6the population grew， people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which gradually7（turn） into chopsticks.

Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius， who lived from roughly 551 BC to 479 BC， influenced the8（develop） of chopsticks. Confucius believed9（knife） would remind people of killings and were too violent for use at the table.

Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India， for example， most people traditionally eat10their hands.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

跟踪导练（三）

阅读理解

A

Imagine entering a very large building and you have no idea how to get to the office you are looking for. But then， as youre standing there， a nearly silent balloon floats over to you and speaks to you. It asks you where you want to go. You tell it， and then it simply says “follow me” like a childs game， and begins to float off in the direction of your destination. It keeps going， as you follow， leading you to where you want to go.

The guide works itself， without any help from any human being. It says hello to people as they arrive in the building， speaks to them， processes their requests and then guides them to the destinations.

The balloon has two tiny fans to help keep it floating and to provide just a touch of lift. Onboard is a wireless receiver for receiving directions from a computer that directs the fans and sensors （传感器） that let it know where objects are around it.

The idea of such a simple robot is one that has been on the minds of scientists for years， and has been mentioned in novels many times. Today the iPhone does something similar but has to be connected to the Internet which is sometimes difficult. This is why this little balloon might be the wave of the future—because it is so much easier to follow！

1. What is the balloon mentioned in the passage used to do？

A. Lead the way. B. Bring people joy.

C. Catch criminals. D. Welcome visitors.

2. What does the underlined word “processes” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？

A. Asks for. B. Refuses.

C. Deals with. D. Repeats.

3. The balloon wont hit any object with the help of _____ .

A. sensors B. two tiny fans

C. a wireless receiver D. human beings

4. What can we learn about the robot from the last paragraph？

A. The idea of it is new.

B. It is difficult to make.

C. It has been widely used.

D. It may become popular in the future.

B

Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are， like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City， for example， is near a large harbor at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns （新興城市） grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896， Dawson， Canada， was unmapped wilderness （荒野）. But gold was discovered there in 1897， and two years later， it was one of the largest cities in the West， with a population of 30，000.

Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They traveled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warning. An avalanche （雪崩） once closed the path， killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson， however， the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20，000 people who dug for gold， 4，000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.

But no matter how rich they were， Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon， the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down， and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska， they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today， people still come and go—to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the most important industry of Dawson City—its present population is 762.

5. What attracted the early settlers to New York City？

A. Its business culture. B. Its small population.

C. Its favorable climate. D. Its geographical position.

6. What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson？

A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.

B. One out of five people got rich.

C. Almost everyone gave up.

D. Half of them died.

7. What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson？

A. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.

B. They were unable to stand the winter.

C. They found the city too crowded.

D. They were short of food.

8. What is the text mainly about？

A. Journeys into the wilderness.

B. The rise and fall of a city.

C. The gold rush in Canada.

D. Tourism in Dawson.

跟蹤导练（四）

阅读七选五

People often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands， blue beaches and so on. But traveling or sometimes even planning a trip can be more of a stress. Here are some tips to make your holiday a memorable one.

· Set a budget （预算）. Before making a plan for the holiday， the most important thing is to set a budget. 1

· Plan ahead. The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip. Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches？ 2

· Read up before you go. 3 Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture， history， and local attractions of the place. You can read the local publications online or surf the Internet for more information. The more you know， the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions.

· Pack light and right. 4 Avoid carrying unnecessary things around. A heavy luggage may sometimes influence your holiday spirit. Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season. As much as possible try to put everything you need in a single carry-on bag.

· 5 Unreasonable expectations can lead to unwanted stress， so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have. Enjoy each moment， whether good or bad.

A. Always book your stay.

B. Have realistic expectations.

C. Pack only the important things.

D. Plan your trip according to your needs and likes.

E. It helps you to plan and enjoy the trip within your limits.

F. Prepare yourself before visiting an unknown holiday place.

G. All you need is to get away from busy people and the world.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

完形填空

On my way back home， I was stopped at a traffic light by some people who asked for help. A woman1to give way to an ambulance （救護车）， but drove her car over stony obstacles （障碍） that2the bike line from the street. Unluckily， she had her car trapped （困住） as a3 . She couldnt move the4in any direction. Some people tried to lift the car back but the obstacles were too5and high. Seeing that they couldnt do much about it， they could only6and the woman alone in the car tried to call for7 .

While watching the other people leave and finding she needed some service， I8that the woman would be on her own and felt helpless. And at that time， I imagined how9I would be if I were in that situation. So， I asked her what I could do for her. She appreciated my10 . She made a call and was11that it would take about 45 minutes for someone to arrive.

I tried to comfort the woman who seemed to feel12 about causing trouble for others. But13it wasnt too much trouble since they could still14 . We laughed and joked that all we15was some tea for our chat.

Finally，16came and someone helped her back on the street. She thanked me and17my phone number so she could return the18 ， but I told her it was OK. She seemed to feel19when we said our goodbyes. I believed not having to face a difficult20alone mattered much for her.

1. A. refused B. regretted C. tried D. preferred

2. A. protected B. separated C. kept D. differed

3. A. result B. rule C. start D. prize

4. A. bike B. line C. stone D. car

5. A. heavy B. light C. small D. close

6. A. watch B. stay C. stand D. leave

7. A. service B. calm C. survey D. change

8. A. argued B. realized C. decided D. misunderstood

9. A. fortunate B. pleased C. painful D. amused

10. A. suggestions B. attention C. thanks D. humor

11. A. warned B. told C. required D. observed

12. A. happy B. curious C. puzzled D. worried

13. A. unluckily B. sadly C. actually D. sincerely

14. A. talk B. run C. pass D. walk

15. A. needed B. thought C. saw D. chose

16. A. disappointment B. sickness C. fear D. help

17. A. cut out B. turned in C. asked for D. looked at

18. A. kindness B. advice C. money D. call

19. A. tired B. relaxed C. bored D. brave

20. A. task B. disaster C. program D. situation

跟蹤导练（五）

阅读理解

You have just won five million yuan in a lottery （彩票）—how would you spend it？ Before you know it， ten minutes had gone on daydreaming. There is a time and a place for daydreaming， but we dont have much control over that. Isnt it worrying that about 30 to 50 percent of our waking time is spent daydreaming？ What if your dentist is having that lottery daydream while removing your rotten tooth？

Some studies suggest daydreaming makes us unhappy because we are not focusing on what is around us but are instead thinking about the past or future. However， a recent study published in the journal Neuropsychologia finds that mind-wandering （走神） can be of benefit to us. The researchers measured the brain patterns of more than 100 people using an MRI （核磁共振成像） scanner. This data was compared with tests on creative ability and a questionnaire on how much their minds usually wandered. Those whose minds wandered the most scored higher in creative ability tests and had more efficient brain systems measured in the MRI machine.

Being efficient at mind-wandering means you can zone out and then naturally tune back in without missing any important point or step. Christine Godwin， the lead author of the latest study from the Georgia Institute of Technology， says that if you are focusing on difficult tasks， your performance will drop if your mind wanders. “But when tasks are easy， people who have high cognitive ability can let their minds wander because it does not affect their performance. You may be thinking about upcoming goals or problem-solving. These are some of the good sides to mind-wandering.”

Mind-wandering can vary between being more practical or more emotional. What mind-wandering seems to be best at， researchers say， is coming up with new solutions to old problems. So， its not always a waste of time！

1. The first paragraph serves as a（n）_____ .

A. explanation B. introduction

C. comment D. background

2. The study published in Neuropsychologia shows that _____ .

A. daydreaming makes us unhappy

B. we are focusing on the past or future

C. mind-wandering is related to creative ability

D. MRI scanner is helpful in measuring the brain patterns

3. What does the underlined phrase “zone out” in Paragraph 3 mean？

A. Get distracted. B. Focus on.

C. Be affected. D. Have control.

4. What does the text mainly talk about？

A. Daydreaming might bring benefits.

B. Daydreaming is hard to be controlled.

C. Mind-wandering might be dangerous.

D. Mind-wandering is not a waste of time.

阅读七选五

Do you know Australia？ Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth.

1 The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai. 2 The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.

Last month we visited Perth， the biggest city in Western Australia， and went to a wild flowers exhibition. 3 We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers exhibition.

After visiting Perth， we spent the day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path （小路） at the foot of a hill. 4 Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path. 5 After a short drive from any town， you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep， sheep， everywhere are sheep.

A. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves.

B. Australia is big， but its population is not large.

C. The people of Australia are very hard-working.

D. Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos.

E. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.

F. The government has made enough laws to fight pollution.

G. There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never

seen before.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

跟蹤导练（六）

选词填空

用方框里单词的正确形式填空，使其句意完整。有两个词是多余的。

pollute fortunate measure crowd develop exchange

educate figure hungry position tourist goal

1. The national employment ____ are published every month.

2. In winter the place ____ with skiers.

3. The area is heavily dependent on ____ ， which has developed rapidly recently.

4. Three hundred people in this country died of ____ last year.

5. The ____ water made many people sick.

6. With the ____ of our countrys economy， we are living a better life.

7. Its a matter of setting your own ____ and following them.

8. It is ____ that the weather is so bad.

9. We ____ the room and found it was 20 feet long and 15 feet wide.

10. The cost of ____ children in the United States has risen greatly.

句子翻译

1. 那条船在海底躺了有两百年了。（at the bottom of）

2. 在这一页的顶部写下你的姓名、地址和电话号码。（at the top of）

3. 医生们正在尽一切努力抢救那个男孩。（make effort）

4. 我认为他与这事密切相关。（be connected with）

5. 这些儿童彼此的年龄很接近。（be close to）

短文改错

One day， in my way to school， I noticed two anxious foreigners surrounding by a group of people. I stopped and found that they were tourist from Canada who carelessly left a very importantly wallet in a taxi. So I take them to the nearest police station. With help of the policemen， we got in touch with the taxi company. We were telling that the wallet had just been found. And two passports， flight tickets， or some money were still inside it. Finally the two Canadians got our wallet back. They thanked for me and left.

书面表达

假定你是李华，Mike是你的留学生朋友。你看到一则关于中美两国文化差异讲座的海报，决定给他写一封邮件，建议他去听这个讲座。内容包括：

1.写信的原因;

2.海报的有關内容;

3.说明为什么建议他去。

注意：

1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。