I always have a difficult time choosing original birthday presents. My imagination never seems to get beyond ties, handkerchiefs, or pairs of socks. But, strangely enough, it did not take me long to decide on Tom’s birthday present. For the first time in my life I had a good idea--I would buy him a bottle of champagne. Before the party began, Tom suggested that I should open the bottle. I put it between my knees and began to pull, but it remained firmly corked. Soon a crowd gathered round to watch the fight between me and the bottle. I could hear all sorts of" helpful" suggestions from the guests like "Break the top off", "Use your teeth!" etc. But I was losing the bottle. We were struggling on the floor together, when all of a sudden there was a loud "pop!" and the cork shot up into the air, while the angry bottle showered everybody with champagne!
What is the good idea( )
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A. Developing a savings plan.
B. Setting up a savings plan.
C. Setting clear investing goals.
D. Getting help from an expert.
I have always (36) going to school. I enjoy learning new things and (37) new people. I try to think of my school work (38) a challenge instead of a(n) (39) duty. My parents have taught me the value (40) a good education and the importance of (41) doing my best.
My father said that school was "the cradle of education". I think (42) he said is true. A student (43) school is like a baby who is put into a (44) . There the student begins his education, (45) will continue (46) he lives.
My school is not very large, (47) I think it is good. This year I am studying maths, English, Chinese, science and history to (48) college. My teachers are very strict so we have to study very (49) in class and always have homework. I am learning more and more (50) . My best grades are in English (51) science In (52) , my English teacher is encouraging me to
A. keep
B. continue
C. last
D. insist
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