Ashrita Furman is a sportsman  likes the challenge of breaking Guinness records. Over the last 25 years, he has broken approximately 93 Guinness records. More than 20 of these he still holds, (include) the record for having the most records.  these records are not made in any conventional sport like swimming or soccer. Ashrita attempts  (break) records in very imaginative events and in very(interest) places.  

    The motivation to keep (try) to break records comes through his (devote) to Sri Chimony, an India meditation teacher. Every time Ashrita tries to break  record, he reaches a point where he feels he cannot (physical) do any more. At that moment, he goes deep within himself and (connect) with his soul and his teacher.  

    If you have to attend a party or other social events where a lot of people will be present, do you feel confident that you will make a good impression on others? Or do you feel shy? In any case, you should increase your confidence at social events.

    Whenever you are meeting new people at any social event, you should wear proper clothes. Before you attend the event, make an effort to find out how other people will be dressing. If everyone else is wearing business clothes, you should, too. If the event is informal, you should wear informal clothes so that you fit in.

    If you are going to meet people from a particular business or profession(职业), try looking through a few professional magazines or checking on the Internet ahead of time to get some conversation ideas which are related to their fields of interest. This can prevent you getting tongue-tied at the event.

    When you are at the event, don't worry about whether or not the other person you are talking with likes you. Instead, try your best to find reasons to like them.

    When you are making conversation with people, be sure to keep good eye contact, and make your facial expression soft. Nod to show you're listening. Let your face and body relax so that you can make natural gestures.

    After the event is over, take a bit of time to do a little review of your social performance and the conversations you had with people. Tell yourself specifically what you did very well at the event. For example, perhaps you made a big effort to really listen to the people you were talking with, or you may have asked several people some good questions that really got them talking. By doing so, your conversation confidence will gradually improve.

    Starting high school is a powerful experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school(grades six through eight) or a junior high school (grades seven through nine), there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment, and you will experience many changes.

    You will face entering a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class, and getting to know new teachers. These new teachers will usually have higher academic(学术的) expectations than your middle-and junior-high school teachers. They want to help you get into college; in return, they expect you to work hard and improve your skills.

    Although these are all big changes, they are nothing you cannot handle. There are many different resources available to help you deal with any problem. Your teachers, doctors, parents, and friends are there to help your transition(过渡) into this great new time in your life.

    If you don't feel comfortable talking to any of these people, there are many help hotlines you can call to talk anonymously(不具名地). High school may be a time of change, but these changes should be for the better.

    Your high school years are a great time in your life. You will gain new freedoms and have new experiences and new responsibilities. Many high school students get their driver's licenses when they turn 16 and gain a new type of independence.

    However, other changes are less fun. To fully enjoy your high school experience, try to deal with the situations of your life with which you are not happy.

    If you are feeling pressure to do something you feel wrong, talk to a friend or parent to find a solution. If you are not succeeding academically, find a teacher or someone to help you improve. If you feel isolated socially, try to join a school club or group to make new friends.

    High school may seem rather difficult at first, but with time, you will come to appreciate everything about your experience.

1）. 向父母表达感谢;

2）. 向父母说明自己高三的学习生活情况;

3）. 向父母说明自己高考的目标和高考后的打算。

注意：1）.词数100左右；

2）.可适当发挥，以使内容连贯。

Dear Dad and Mom,

    ……

Yours,

Li Hua

    I was raised in New York City where it's very cold every winter. In the sixth grade, a teacher offered (bring) some students to a homeless shelter after school. I went with my friends and the teacher for several weeks. , I continued to volunteer to help when they stopped going together. Because I was good sewing, I was told to help out with the sewing kit when any guests needed some repairs. Throughout high school I continued to come each week after school, setting up my sewing kit which (grow) larger and larger. I got to know the guests who came (regular).

    Later on, I started sewing club with my friend and we taught (we) fellow students how to sew. We made heart-shaped pillows for sick (child) and the elderly. Every time it rained I would think about the umbrellas (design) before. In the future I hope to continue helping others as much as I can. It is the most important thing I (do) ever since.

Letter-writing seems to have  nowadays.

    When I was eight, I wrote my first poem. My mother read and cried, “Buddy, you didn't really write this beautiful poem!” Shyly, but1, I said yes. She poured out her 2.“It was nothing short of talent!”“What time will Father be home?” I asked. I could 3 wait to show my work to him. I spent quite some time 4 for his arrival. I wrote the poem out in my finest flourish(花体字), drew a fancy border around it and 5 I placed it right on my father's plate on the dining table. My father had begun his motion-picture career as a writer. I was sure he would be able to 6 my poem.

    At almost 7 o'clock my father burst in. He seemed 7. He circled the dining-room table, complaining about his employees. 8 he paused and glared at his plate. “What is this?” He's reaching for my poem. “Ben, Buddy has written his first poem!” my mother began. “And it's beautiful, absolutely amaze...” “If you don't mind, I'd like to decide for myself.” Father said. I 9 my head as he read that poem. It was only ten lines. But it seemed to take hours. Then I heard him dropping the poem back on the table. Now came the moment of 10. “I think it's terrible,” he said. I couldn't look up. My eyes were getting 11.

    “Ben, these are the first lines of poetry he's ever written,” my mother was saying. “He needs encouragement.” “I don't know why.” My father held his ground. “Isn't there enough 12 poetry in the world already?” I couldn't 13it another second. I ran from the dining room crying. Up in my room I 14 myself on the bed and cried the worst of the disappointment out of me.

    That may have been the end of the story, but not of its 15 for me. I realized how 16 I had been. I had a mother who said, “I think it's wonderful!” and a father who drove me to hear with “I think it's awful.” Every one of us needs that mother force, from which all creation flows; and yet the mother force alone is 17. It needs the balance of the force that 18, “Watch. Listen. Review. Improve.”

    Those 19 voices of my childhood ring in my ears through the years, like two opposing winds blowing me. 20 the two poles of confirmation and doubt, both in the name of love, I try to follow my true course.

In spite of difficulties, the mayor never educational system in our city.