Unit 6 The admirable Writing Workshop, Viewing Workshop & Reading Club 一、 1.Due to more people traveling during the Spring Festival and the longer _____(survive) period of the novel coronavirus(新冠病毒) in winter, the risk will be higher than it was in October. 2.China will definitely bring more opportunities for countries in the world, _____(include) African countries. 3.They eventually managed _____ (find) a way to solve the problem. 4.John opened the door. There _____ (stand) a girl he had never seen before. 5.The concert will raise _____ (fund) for those people who lost their homes in the disaster. 二、 6.He has the _____(潜力) to become a world-class musician. 7.The report _____(显示) that the company made a loss of $20 million last year. 8.The soldiers started off on their _____(任务) on a stormy night. 9.It's very common for China to _____(发射) communication satellites. 10.It was an event that would _____(改变) my life. 三、 "They tell me that you'd like to make a statue(塑像) of me—is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream " The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl. "Yes, sir," she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. "I wouldn't have dared ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner." President Lincoln smiled. "Painters, sculptors—they've all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but I'm afraid there's not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream A bust(半身像) " Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice. "Of course—I shouldn't have asked. A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size." Vinnie's face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. "Small does not mean weak, sir," she defended herself. "I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I've driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength—and that is what I intend to do!" The President's eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. "Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didn't know your background." But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. "Miss Ream," he sighed, "I'd like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now I hardly have a minute to myself." Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. "I work quickly," she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. "If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk." The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie's hand warmly, "I've heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you cha ... ...
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