“No thanks,” said John.“I’d rather play chess with Hyun, if he doesn’t mind. Mr Turner says he’s an excellent player.” I was walking on air as John and I crossed the playground. I remembered the saying we learnt in class about not judging (判断) a book by its cover. I...
This beach is an amazing stretch of sand with peaceful waters. The clear waters are perfect for swimming but it is difficult to access. It can only be reached by boat or by climbing down the rocky hillsides on each end, so i...
The design issues are less problematic on an iPad or using iTunes on a computer, as a larger screen offers more room for all the music and other content jammed into the app. Still, I'd wager that most people will use Apple Music on their phone, where the interface feels cramped and ...
She is reportedly the artist whose presence on the show convinced Blake Shelton to sign on as a Coach. "I remember asking my manager at the time: I was like, 'Who else is doing this?' And the first name that he said was Christina Aguilera," Shelton said in an Access interview. "I...
Stockmarkets are pricing in an economic snap-back and growth on top of it. That may be too rosy 股市正在消化经济的反弹和增长。这可能太乐观了 Before the covid-19 pandemic investors favoured companies with strong sales growth, low debt and high return on assets. In the past three months, ...
【题目】The QR code(二维码)has become an importantpart of our lives. But have you ever wondered who inven-ted the QR code?In the past, (A) cashiers in supermarkets had totype the price of each product into the computer byhand. It was really hard work. Later, the barcode(条形码)came...
No, the Queen guitarist is surely not going to start playing Les Pauls but a signature acoustic might not be beyond the realms of the imagination, nor would a Gibson-built Red SpecialWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. ...
Over the centuries, however, many of these undemocratic rules have been weakened or abolished. The franchise has been extended far beyond propertied white men. The presidency is now effectively elected through popular vote, with the Electoral College almost always reflecting the national democratic wil...
Over the last few years, our son has been an official member of our family, and I’ve noticed a shift in my leadership style. My son has opened my eyes to many things that have made me a better leader. While not every financial planning professional will consider foster care or adoption...
Because it cuts through ourrational filtersand allows us to immerse ourselves in the story, fiction also has the power of inviting us to empathise with characters whose perspective we would not normally take on. As it happens, another work of fiction – an episode of the animated series The ...