A. assistance B. hit C. hopelessness D. need E. ordered F. pressure G. shared H. signal I. starving J. active K. unity |
The White Flag: An Old Symbol Take on a New Meaning
Raising a plain white flag has historically been considered a symbol of surrender (投降). But recently, in Malaysia, the white flag has taken on a new meaning. In July 2021, a social media movement encouraged people who had trouble making ends meet to use a white flag to
Like most countries, Malaysia has been
In July, a businesswoman made a post online that encouraged Malaysians who needed aid to raise a white flag outside their house. The post was
The movement quickly gained attention. When 20 white flags were raised in a fishing village, the local fire department provided food and supplies. A grocery store chain even asked people to report white flag so it could send food to
The white flag movement shows that even in the face of
A. happy B. comfort C. storage D. adult E. enduring F. ashamed G. reminder H. essential I. regularly J. solid K. represent |
One thing we always remember from our childhood is our favourite teddy bear. This soft, ragged toy was our
It seems that some grown-ups continue to need their cuddly toy by their sides. One sleep survey suggested a tenth of people in the UK need a teddy bear in bed. And for some adults, soft toys remain a(n)
The teddy bear is much celebrated these days, and they’ve become something that we don’t just grow up with—people buy them as adults too. There are shops which sell only teddy bears, there are teddy bear museums in many countries, and teddy bear festivals
While our soft toys offer us a kind of comfort blanket, some experts say it’s nothing to be
cancel eat finish get taste tell |
Pail: No, not really. But I
Carol: Oh… Did you try it?
Pail: Oh, yes! You know what? We arrived late for supper that day, and so we just ate whatever was left in the university canteen. We
Carol: My goodness!
Pail: Well, it was not bad. I have to say. …
【小题2】Carol: When I got to the teahouse yesterday, I found nobody there.
Pail: Oh, I’m so sorry that I forgot to tea you! The get-together was cancelled yesterday morning because Sally, the hostess,
Carol: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Hope Sally recovers soon!
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