Dear Nelly,
I don't know what to do about (go) to Ann's birthday party tomorrow evening. My parents want me (prepare) for the English exam the day after tomorrow. If I . (go) to the party,they (be) upset. But if I (not) ,Ann(feel) sorry. Also,I'm not sure how to get there. If I (take) a taxi,it (be) too expensive. If I (ride) my bicycle,it (take) me too much time. Can you give me some advice, please?
B. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
Laura has problems. She doesn't know whether she is going to or . Also she can't decide how to get to the party, by or by.
Laura.
Model: (Jane) lose her wallet
My friend Jane has a problem. She lost her wallet.
I think she should tell her parents.
If she does, her parents will be understanding and help her.
Advice 1: Prepare for the exam | Advice 2: Go to the party | ||
Reason | will get good grades | will have a good time | |
Actions | call Ann say sorry and happy birthday | talk to your parents prepare for the exam before the party | |
Transportation | ▲ | l. take a taxi | 2. ride a bicycle |
Reason | ▲ | … | … |
Dear Laura,
I am sorry to hear that you have such problems. Here is my advice. I think if you
I hope my advice will help you.
Nelly
For many young people, being a professional athlete(运动员) might seem like a dream job. If you become a professional athlete, you will be able to make a living by doing something you love. If you become famous, people around the world will know you. Many athletes give money to schools and charities, and do a lot of work to help people. This is a great chance that many people do not have.
▲ If you are famous,people will watch you all the time and follow you everywhere. This can make life difficult. If you play sports for a living,your job will sometimes be very dangerous. Many professional athletes get injured. And if you become rich,you will have a difficult time knowing who your real friends are. In fact,many famous people complain that they are not happy. They say they were happier before they became rich and famous.
A. Choose the best answer.
Which sentence can be put into the" ▲ "in Paragraph 2?
A. Because you will make a lot of money.
B. Being a professional athlete will make you very famous.
C. However, professional athletes can also have many problems.
D. Then you will be very popular and people around the world will like you.
B. Find out the advantages (优点) and disadvantages (缺点) of being a professional athlete.
Advantages | This is a job you |
You can be and | |
You can do something to people. | |
Disadvantages | This job sometimes can be very |
You may not know who your are. | |
You may not be |
C. Answer the question.
What do you think of being a professional athlete?
make a lot of money get an education give some advice travel around the world be famous go to college |