1. What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words--- the longer the words the better. That's wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas, for communication
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1. What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words--- the longer the words the better. That's wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas, for communication
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Tidying up / decluttering
Although chores feel like the last thing you want to do when you’re in a bad mood, getting rid of mess and clutter will definitely make you feel happier. Our environment has a strong effect on how we feel – so make sure you’re working (or relaxing) in a place that’s comfortable to be in. The other bonus of getting on with some tidying is that you’ll get a sense of achievement from it – a great spur to doing more, if you’re feeling lethargic or lazy.
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The Scottish border town of Gretna Green has an influx of visitors, and not just the human kind.It seems
13 No piece of square dry paper can be folded more than 7 times in half.
任何一张干燥的方型纸片都不能被对折超过7次以上。
14 Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.
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1 Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women.
男人被闪电击中的概率比女人高5倍。
2 Over 2500 left handed people a year are killed from using products made for right handed people.
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恋爱婚姻总要两厢情愿。如果有人对你一往情深地告白,你却不感冒,该怎么拒绝才能把伤害减到最低呢?下面的句子可以给你帮点忙。
1. I'm not attracted to you.
你不吸引我。
“I'm not attracted to you.” 这句话在电视或电影上常常听到,意思就是“你不吸引我”,也就是 I don't like you. 这句话比较婉转的说法。
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