（一二一）
Today I went to my daughter's school and gave a talk about kindness to 60 kids and their teachers. After a small talk about the _____ of kindness, I gave them a task—I told them to write a small story _____ an act of kindness they did before and how that made them feel. Then I would choose the _____ one and share it with all the people the next week.
When I was waiting for my daughter, I _____ some teachers walking by and I hoped they would tell me if they liked the talk or not, _____ they didn't say anything.
Then a little boy came to me and said, "You know, I enjoyed the talk today." "Then are you going to write a lovely _____ ?" I asked. " I'm not good at _____ , said the boy. So I explained that I would be _____ if he could just write a word or two about an act of kindness.
He didn't have time to talk to me because his friends were _____ for him, but in my heart it was a beautiful act of kindness. The act that he sTOPped to let _____ know he enjoyed my talk made me very happy.
（一二二）
Tuesday, July 16th
_____ a difference a day makes! My father and I decided to go to Penang Hill today. We wanted to walk up _____the TOP, but then it started raining a little _____ we decided to take the train. We waited over an hour _____ the train _____ there were too many people. When we got to the TOP, it _____ really hard. We _____ an umbrella so we were wet and cold. It was terrible! And because _____ the bad weather, we couldn't see anything below. My father didn't bring enough money, so we only had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food _____ great because I was so _____ .
（一二三）
David received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot had a poor vocabulary, and many were not polite. David tried hard to change the _____ words and was often saying polite words, _____ soft music, trying anything he could think of _____ a good example. But nothing worked. He shouted _____ the bird and the bird just got angry and became even less polite. Finally, _____ any hope, David put the bird _____ the fridge. For a few moments he heard the bird kick and cry _____ in it. Then suddenly it was quiet - not a sound for half a minute. David was frightened that he might have hurt the bird and quickly opened the fridge door. The parrot quietly stepped out onto David's arm and said, "I believe that I may have made you angry _____ me about my impolite language and actions. I will try my best at once to be polite. I am really sorry and beg _____ pardon."
David was surprised at the bird's change, and he was just to ask what had made such a _____ change when the parrot went on saying, "May I ask what the chicken in the fridge did?"
（一二四）
A teacher stood in front of his history class of twenty students just before handing out the final exam. The students _____ quietly and waiting for him to speak.
"It's been a pleasure _____ you this term," he said, "You _____ very hard, so I have a _____ surprise for you. Everyone _____chooses not to take the final exam will get a 'B' for the course."
Most of the students jumped out of their _____. They thanked the teacher _____, and walked out of the classroom. only a few students stayed. The teacher looked at _____. "This is your last chance," he said, "Does _____ else want to leave?" All the students there stayed in their seats and took out their pencils.
The teacher smiled. "Congratulations, "he said, "I'm glad to see you believe in _____. You all get 'A's.”
（一二五）
Last Sunday I saw the worst storm. It came all of a sudden and went on _____ more than three hours. After lunch, I went into my _____ to have a rest. The air was hot, and _____ was quiet. The strong wind started blowing into my room _____ . Pieces of paper on my desk flew high into the air and some flew out of the open window. As I ran out to catch _____ , big drops of rain began _____ .
When I came back into the house, it _____ harder and harder. I tried very hard to close the window. Then I heard a _____ crashing sound from the back of the house. I ran out of my room to find out what it was — a big tree fell down and _____ the TOP of the back room.
_____ a terrible day it was!
（一二六）
On my way to school this morning, I saw an accident. I _____ waiting to cross the road then. A boy was riding his bike and _____ to music on the road. That's really dangerous! While the lights _____ to red, a car suddenly _____ round the corner. It wasn't going fast, but it didn't sTOP. The boy didn't sTOP either. The driver _____ on his mobile phone at that time. I'm glad _____ that the car did not hit the boy. It sTOPped just _____ time, but the boy _____ off his bike and hurt his knee.
So when you are _____ your bike, think about the risk of an accident! Pay attention to the red lights and don't ride too fast. Besides, don't ride side _____ side with your friends. Most importantly, don't listen to music!
（一二七）
My friend Steve and I decided to sleep in the open air. I found the sleeping bags under the bed _____my room. I also packed some snacks . We could _____ wait for it to get dark. We opened our sleeping bags and put _____ on the grass in front of my house. Steve and I played some games, talked about _____ interesting and had a snack. In the end it got dark. We _____ when we heard something _____.
"Maybe it is just a small animal," I said. Steve said nothing, _____ I could feel he was frightened. After I looked around, I was sure it wasn't _____ animal. It was my little brother, Tommy. "_____ are you doing here?" I asked, "You know, Tommy, you frightened us."
"Sorry, Bill," he said, "It's hot in the room. I want _____ outside with you." "Well, OK," I said, "Just come and lie down next to us." "Good night, Bill and Steve," said Tommy, "And thanks."
（一二八）
It is believed that tea is the ____ drink in the world and it was first ____ by a Chinese ruler ____ Shennong about 5,000 years ago. It is said that one day when Shennong was ____ drinking water over an open fire, some ____ from a tea plant fell into the water. The leaves ____ in the water for some time, and then a nice smell ____ , so Shennong tasted the brown water. It was quite delicious, and so, one of the world's favorite ____ was invented.
After a long time, tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn't appear ____ around 1660. Although many people know about tea culture today, there is no doubt that the Chinese ____ understand the nature of tea.
（一二九）
Lily: I was staying at the Hotel Whale _____ my friends last week. After going shopping and _____ tea at the cafe, I went back to my room to rest. But when I opened the door, I saw that water was coming in through the window! I _____ I should not just stand there, but I did not know what to do...
Mike: At 11:30 a.m. the day before yesterday, I _____ lunch in our Forever Green House _____ our fridge was ordering food. Suddenly _____ light went on and a lot of food started to arrive from the supermarket: meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, and so on. "STOP!" I shouted at the fridge, but the food continued _____ in...
Benny: Dad was driving _____ to the airport in his CJ3, and suddenly the car sTOPped. The hydrogen in the car failed _____ with the oxygen, _____ the car did not work. "Oh, no!" said Mum. "We are going to miss our plane. What shall we do?"
（一三0）
One day John took two of his friends into the mountains. They put up their tents and then _____ off to see how the trees were growing.
By afternoon when they were about ten kilometers from their camp, it started _____ . More and more snow fell. Soon John could _____ see his hand before his face. He could not find the road! John _____ there were two roads. One road went to the camp, _____ went to John's house. But all was white now. Everything was the _____. How could he take his friends back to the camp?
John had an _____. The horses! Let the horses take them back! But what would happen _____ the horses took the road to his house? That would be a trip of thirty-five kilometers in freezing weather! It _____ late. They rode on and on. At last the horses sTOPped.
Where were they? _____ of them could tell. John looked around. What was that under the tree? It was one of their tents!
（一三一）
Karen was a social worker. Every day, on her way to work, she had to pass a place where many poor people lived. She had not paid much attention _____ it before. But this changed one day when she met a poor boy _____ Ben. Ben knew she was the head of social service, and that she could help. He reached out his hand and said, "Can you help me? I'm looking for my dad." His hands were so cold. Karen asked, "What's up?" My mom is _____ sick. Her birthday is coming. I know my father's coming back would be the best present. My dad had left us before I was two years old," said the boy.
Karen was _____ moved and asked Ben to take her to his home. He led her to a small house. Karen saw a woman lying _____ bed. The woman knew she _____ . She said to Karen, "Please find a home _____ my son." Karen took her hand and nodded _____ tears . She got an idea! Her husband and she had no children, and looked forward to _____ one. Later Karen brought Ben home. Ever since then, the new family have had _____ and laughter.
（一三二）
Once, Einstein's driver Hans drove Einstein to a university. On their way ____ the university, Einstein said that he was tired and he wished he could avoid giving his speech. But he didn't want ____ people there down. After hearing Einstein's words, Hans offered ____ the speech. So Einstein and Hans changed places. At the university, Hans ____ to the front of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans ____ his speech without ____, and joined in the applause at the end.
____, before Hans left, a man asked him a question. It was so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was ____ about. But he just laughed and said that it was ____ an easy question that even his driver could answer it. Einstein stood up and answered the question ____.
（一三三）
It's August 2050. I am reading two posts about the new _____ on the Internet. They are the CJ3 and the Hotel Whale.
The CJ3 is a new type of hydrogen car. The hydrogen in the car _____ with oxygen from the air to make the electricity for the car. The CJ3 has an _____ map and is driven by a computer. All you need to do is telling it _____ you want to go. Then you can sit back and relax. While we _____ the old cars, we were polluting the city. This new type of car can help protect the environment. It's _____ friendly.
The Hotel Whale is built under the water. It is in the _____ of a whale, so it looks different from a common hotel. When you were _____ at a common hotel before, you might just watch TV and feel bored. But in the Hotel Whale, you can watch the fish outside your bedroom window. _____ exciting it is! There is also a café and a shopping center where you can buy all you need. The Hotel Whale will definitely _____ you.
（一三四）
Frank was clever, but he never liked to work hard. He often said to his friends, "If you work hard, you _____ a lot of money, but it is not so good. I want easy _____ and a lot of money. That's _____ thing in the world." So he could only be a thief. But he still _____ it was too much work, so he only told his friends _____to do and got money from them.
One day. Frank sent one of his friends to a very large and beautiful house. He told him _____ money from that rich family. It was evening, and a man and a girl were in the room. They _____ a duet（二重奏） on a piano. Then the thief came into the house.
_____ he returned, Frank asked him what he had got. But he said, "I didn't take _____ . That family can't have much money. You know, two people were playing on the same piano there. They did not have money to buy _____ piano."
（一三五）
The Little Match Girl
It was the day before Christmas. Many people were _____ together in their warm homes. A poor girl was still walking in the streets crying "Does _____ want to buy matches?" But no one answered her.
It _____ getting darker and colder. The little girl took out a match and _____ it up. Oh, _____ wonderful the light was! She could see something—a golden roast goose and some tasty bread.
"I'll light another match. Maybe I can see grandma this way," the little girl thought.
"Grandma!" the little girl threw _____ into her grandma's arms. "Please take me _____ you! Don't leave me alone!"
The little girl then lit all her matches. Grandma looked very tall in the light. She held the little girl in her arms. "I will take you to another place. There will _____ no cold and hunger."
_____ Christmas morning, people found the poor little girl. She was _____ . Around her, there were many burnt matches on the ground.
（一三六）
Sixteen years ago a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile.
It was the early autumn of my first year at a new middle school, and my old school was far away. As _____ result, no one knew who I was. I felt very _____ , and was afraid to speak to anyone.
One day, when my classmates _____ happily with their friends, I was sitting at my desk in _____ . At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didn’t know _____ he was. He passed by me and then turned back. He looked at me and, without a word, _____ .
Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy and warm. That smile changed my life. I started to talk with other students and make friends. Day _____ day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the smile has become my best friend now.
One day I asked him _____ he smiled to me that day, but he couldn’t remember _____ so!
It doesn’t matter because all the dark days have gone. I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it is lonely, you might always be alone. My _____ is: Smile at the world and it will smile back.
（一三七）
Good afternoon, parents and teachers. Thank you for _____ this meeting.
Last weekend, one of our students went to hospital. The student _____ computer games on the Internet all day Saturday _____ sTOPping to drink, eat or sleep. _____ , he became very ill.
Some students play computer games for too long. This is _____ serious problem. In the past students used to play outside more often, _____ now they spend more time in front of computers. This is bad for their health.
Tomorrow we _____ some experts here to talk to the students about the bad effects on playing computer games. They'll also give some _____ on how to use computers for studying.
I hope we can all work together _____ students from spending too much time _____ computer games. Thank you for your time.
（一三八）
At around 8 pm last night, the Johnson family heard a _____ noise outside and saw a bright light in the sky. Something then _____ into the bushes. There were more noises, and then all became _____ . The children were _____ . Because _____ the darkness and fear, the Johnsons didn't go out. They called the police in _____ .
The police discovered some feathers in the bushes. _____ the feathers were spread out, the police believed that a bird was killed. Next to the feathers, there was a broken power line. The police wondered how the bird was killed.
The Johnson family, however, _____ with the police. They refused _____ it was a bird _____they didn't see it. "It was a UFO, I tell you!" said Mr. Johnson.
（一三九）
Many people say they have seen UFOs. Here is one famous story. It _____ the Roswell Incident and it happened in the US in 1947.
Person A: My wife and I were sitting outside _____ it was a warm night. Suddenly we saw something very bright _____ through the sky.
Person B: I found some pieces of strange metal on my farm. I called the army. Major Marcel came and _____ the pieces. He told me not _____ to anyone about this.
Person C: I went and collected the pieces. I gave _____ to an army expert. He said the pieces came _____a weather balloon. _____, since I have not seen this kind of metal before, I think this was _____ lie.
Person D: My parents and I were in the countryside. _____ we saw a silver spaceship on the side of the hill. There were the bodies of three aliens lying on the grass. Then some soldiers came and told us to leave.
（一四0）
Nowadays, many families have a dog or a cat _____ a pet. Some people think pets are good and _____ friends. Some of them even say that animals are as good as humans, and their rights should be _____ . The old are especially fond of keeping pets _____ they are always feeling lonely at home, and they see the cats or dogs as their friends.
But some other people do not like pets. They say that animals are _____ , dirty and dangerous. They think laws should be made to sTOP people _____ keeping pets in cities and towns.
In my opinion, pets are _____ to us forever. Staying with pets, we shall enjoy happiness and feel _____. Most important of all, _____ pets helps people to reduce loneliness and forget their _____ things for the moment.
（一四一）
Dear Miss Wu,
It's two years since I left Xinhua Middle School. I miss you so much.
Five years ago, I came to the new school, Xinhua Middle School. I had few friends in the class and I was lonely. What's more, I felt sad _____ I did badly in the English exams several times. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep as _____ as usual. You found I was sleepy in class and not happy every day. You had a talk with me. I still remember what you said. "Everyone gets these _____ at your age. Take _____ easy. Don't be too strict _____ yourself. A good mood brings good luck." You also told me some _____ to make me happy. After the talk, I felt better. Day by day, I was used _____ the life in the school. I made a lot of friends and didn't feel lonely _____ longer. I lived as _____ as before.
Thank you for your words. They encourage me all the time when I meet difficulties. Look forward to _____ you again.
Yours,
Betty
（一四二）
Do you know about the Niagara Escarpment ? Earlier this month, our school _____ on a hiking trip to this beautiful place.
The weather was cold, cloudy and windy, so we wore more _____ warm. We were divided into two groups and went on different routes . The whole escarpment is 725 kilometers long. But we only covered 8 kilometers for about four _____ .
My favorite part of the trail was the cave . The cave was formed from many different shaped rocks. Some were huge while the _____ were small. We climbed down into the rocks _____ the help of our teachers. The rocks were steep and slippery _____ they were covered with wet leaves. It was _____ fun and exciting experience for all of us.
Another exciting moment was lunch. After _____ 5 kilometers without any rest, we were hungry and tired. _____ our teacher finally said we could sTOP to have lunch, we were very excited. After all, this trail was a little different from the ones I'm used to. It was _____ than them.
（一四三）
Most people believe we should dress correctly _____ every occasion. What's more, what we wear depends on _____ the weather is. In China, the temperature changes _____ , so the clothes people wear in each season are very different. Do you want to know _____ people in China wear in their _____ life? Li Mei, a middle school student, comes from _____ China. In spring, it is windy there, so Li Mei likes to wear a windbreaker. She likes summer very much _____ she can wear different colorful clothes, _____ as shorts, T-shirts and dresses. In fall, it is cool. Li Mei likes to wear _____ clothes, especially jeans. They make her look _____ . In winter, it is cold there. She usually wears a sweater or other warm clothes and boots.
（一四四）
Here are some students' New Year's resolutions for 2018.
My name is Grace. I want to keep _____ . I'm going to eat more fruit and vegetables. I am _____ milk every day. I'm also going to brush my teeth _____ every day and wash my hands often.
My name is Jerry. I want _____ a famous actor, so I am going to take acting lessons. I am going to practice _____ and playing the piano every day. I was really busy _____ 2017. I think I should find a balance _____study and play.
I'm Tom. I am going to join the computer science club _____ I want to work as a computer engineer when I grow _____. I am going to spend less time _____ computer games than before. I am going to work hard to learn computer science.
（一四五）
On Saturday, I did my homework carefully in the morning as usual. And I watched TV, played computer games and _____ in the afternoon. Also, I helped my mom _____ the room in the evening. On Sunday, I _____ late in the morning, so I got enough rest. After that, I went to visit my friends. The _____ was so bad, and it _____ all the morning. But I still _____ happy, because I played with them at home. In the afternoon, I played basketball with my cousins. It was _____ . In the evening, I read some _____ again. And I went to bed early, _____ I didn't want to get up late the next day. So you can see, my day off was really _____!
（一四六）
Most children like to watch TV. It's very interesting. By _____ TV they can see and learn a lot and know many things _____ their country and the world. Of course, they can also learn over the radio. But they can learn better and _____ on TV. Why? _____ they can hear and watch at the same time. But they can't see _____ over the radio. TV helps to open _____ eyes. TV helps to open their minds, _____. They learn newer and better ways of doing things. They can find the world is now _____ than before.
Many children watch TV only on Saturday or Sunday evenings. They are always busy _____ their lessons. But a few children watch TV every night. They go to bed very late. They can't have a good rest and it _____ good for their health.
（一四七）
Dear Lucy,
Thank you for inviting me to your party. I'm sorry I can't come. I'm _____ busy this weekend.
On Saturday morning, I plan _____ my cousin Zhang Lan at the airport . In the afternoon I'm going to do some sightseeing around Beijing _____ Zhang Lan. In the evening we are going to the movies. Oh, it's Jackie Chan's film, Kung Fu Yoga. Jackie Chan is one of Zhang Lan's favorite film _____ . She thinks his films are very _____ .
On Sunday morning I'm going to the library. There _____ many books and magazines and I'm going to do some _____ there. In the afternoon I'm going _____ with my mother _____ she wants to buy some clothes for me. In the evening I'm going to _____ my mother cook dinner. We're going to make dumplings.
Yours,
Tina
（一四八）
Students these days often have a lot of _____ . Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork, and sometimes with their friends. What can they do about this? Some people believe the worst thing is _____ nothing. Laura Mills, a teenager _____ London, agrees. "Problems and worries are normal in life," says Laura. "But I think talking to someone _____ a lot. Unless we talk to someone, we __5__ certainly _____ worse."
Laura once lost her wallet, and worried for days. She was afraid _____ her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day _____ she didn't have any money. She just kept _____ , "If I tell my parents, they'll be angry!" In the end, she talked to her parents and they were really _____ . Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes himself. They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. "I will always remember _____ my problems in the future!" Laura says.
（一四九）
Baymax, a new Disney character, has made everyone want to hug him.
The big robot is from the Disney movie Big Hero 6 . He lives with a 14-year-old smart boy _____ Hiro Hamada. Baymax has helped Hiro get through _____ times after Hiro's elder brother died in an accident. Soon Hiro finds that some bad people are behind his brother's _____ and want to take the city. To sTOP it, he uses high-tech gadgets to turn Baymax and four other friends _____ a band of superheroes.
Big Hero 6 has received very good feedback . The movie _____ the Best Animation Feature at the 87th Oscar awards. Baymax has become so popular because of his big soft body and comforting voice. People say his hug "can be felt through the screen". Mothers in Japan have started to make rice balls for their _____. In China, fans warmly named him "the Big White".
The friendship between Hiro and Baymax especially makes much cry in the cinema. _____ a nursing robot, Baymax is never designed to be a superman, but he cares about Hiro and is willing to do everything, _____give up his life to help Hiro.
US actor Scott Adsit, thinks that it is the selflessness that has made the robot so beloved. "He is there to love you, without _____ anything for himself," said Adsit. "I think we all love him _____ we have our own flaws and he is fairly perfect."
（一五0）
Now people are busy _____ about the Internet. It is easy to get online, so many people use the Internet every day. _____ e-mails has become more and more popular, _____ it is much faster and cheaper than sending ordinary letters. I think the Internet has become one of the most important _____ in people's life. More and more people will _____ use the Internet in the future. They will gain much knowledge of computers.
