Or a word for the irrational fear when you're throwing a party that no one will show up(That might be guestlessness, empty-fest syndrome, or fete-alism.)This mind- and vocabulary-expanding book grew out -- way out -- of Barbara Wallraff's popular column in The Atlantic Monthly. ...
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but [b]divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, an...
pleased with the decision.Well-known Chinese athletes such as Yao Ming—a member of the bidding team for the games—see the awarding of the bid to Beijing as an opportunity to inspire interest in winter sports here.Officials claim that China could see some 300 million take up ...
Generally, it comes in bits and pieces, very little of it clearly visible at any given moment, but all of involved in the making of historical change for the better. 然而,一味聚焦这些报道,则是失真的画面。人类文明成果远远多于灾难总和。每个文 明进步最重要的组成元素是进步,但进步不是一...
A.with B.about C.for D.from 3.If people have problems,they shouldn't keep them to___ .They should ask for help. A.ourselves B.yourselves C.themselves D.itself 4.Far water does not ___near fire. A.put on B.put out C.put away D.put up 5.-How should we teenagers...
Saint Maybe is an example of how one small mistake can result in tragedy (悲剧) for a family with lives changed forever. The true strength of the novel lies in the author’s ability to write with sincerity and understanding. I’ve read this book many times over and always find it inspir...
throwing me into the air; in a split second, it dragged me under the water. The shock stopped me from feeling pain. Under the water, another shark went for my head and shoulders but missed. Perhaps surprised by the competition, the first shark lost its grip on me and the next thing ...
Unit 1 (2019 外研版)高中英语选修四课文及翻译 Understanding ideas Facing the Future 面对未来 For many of us, it's something we already have experienced.One moment, we are lying comfortably in bed, about to fall into a deep sleep. The next, our eyes are open and we find oursel...
Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way that’s insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents’ praise has put them. Still, don’t go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough ...
throwingawayB.pickingupC.breakingdownD.diggingout【解析】选B。短语辨析题。根据上文,“我”看到游客丢垃圾很心痛,于是自己去捡起那些游客丢弃的垃圾。pickup捡起;throwaway扔掉;breakdown出故障,抛锚;digout发掘,找到。9.A.killB.saveC.waitD.spend【解析】选D。短语搭配题。spendsometimeonsth.花费时间做某事...