After receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress，Anne Benedict went on (thank) all the people who had helped in her career.

—What did you do last Sunday morning?

—I _________two hours _________ books.

      bad weather! We can't go for a picnic because of the rain today.

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    Mr. Brown had much money. One day he went on a trip to the countryside with his 5-year-old son, Eric. He wanted to show his son how poor people lived, so they spent(花费)a day and a night on the farm of a very poor family.

    When they got back from their trip, Mr. Brown asked Eric, "My dear son, how was the trip?" "Very good, Dad! Eric said happily.

    "Did you see how the poor lived?" Mr Brown asked.

    "Yeah" Eric answered.

    "And what did you learn?" Mr Brown asked.

    "We have a dog at home, but they have four. We have a pool that is in the middle of the garden, but they have a river that has no end. We have expensive(昂贵的) lamps in the garden, but they have the stars, "Eric answered.

    When little Eric finished, Mr. Brown couldn't say anything.

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Dear Erik,

Surprise! I believe you didn't expect a note from your mom in your lunchbox! How is your school day so far? I hope it is going well. You always do your best. I am proud of you! Because I had to leave so early this morning, I wrote this note last night and put it into your lunchbox to wish you well on your speech today. With all of your amazing research, writing, and practice, you are going to do great!

I know that you get a little nervous talking in front of large groups — everybody does. But, just remember what you practiced and you just might forget about being nervous.

Here are just a few things to remember when you are giving a speech:

1. Make eye contact(眼神交流) with your classmates.

2. Speak clearly and slowly.

3. Look at your notecards only when you have to.

4. Enjoy yourself! Once you are in front of the class, pretend (假装) that you are a

5. famous expert on your topic and everyone is listening carefully to your EVERY word. (I do that sometimes!)

Well, that's all for now. I am thinking of you today and I know you will do great. Do your best and be brave like George Washington. He was an excellent choice for your speech.

Good luck Erik!

Maybe we can go out for ice cream after school!

Love,

Mom

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famous landmarks
	The Great Wall of China was begun in 214 B. C. It was built for preventing the enemies（敌人）. It is the largest building ever built. We can see it from space.		The Colosseum（斗兽场） in Rome was opened  in 80 A. D. It was sometimes filled with water for ship battles(战役).
	The Taj Mahal in India was built between 1630 and 1652. It is a grave（坟墓） for the wife of an Indian prince. It attracts lots of visitors every year.		The Eiffel Tower in Paris was completed in 1889. It was built for the 100th anniversary(周年纪念日) of the French Revolution. (革命)

—Could you tell me      ?

—Oh, no. The place is a secret before we get there.

Next Sunday is my sister's  (twelve) birthday.

Alice is Kate's good friend. (对划线部分提问)

good friend is Alice?

从A-G选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项补全对话(选项中有两项是多余的)

A: Excuse me, is there a bookstore around here?

B: Yes, there is.

A: Could you tell me where it is?

B: Certainly. Go along the street and turn right at the third turning. Then walk until you see Qiulin Shopping Mall.

A: You mean it's across from Qiulin Shopping Mall?

B: Exactly.

A:

B: One kilometer.

A:

B: Yes. You'd better take the subway. It's fast and convenient.

A: Great! Oh, and one more thing. What time does the bookstore close?

B: You'd better ask for information in the bookstore.

A: Thank you very much.

B: You're welcome.

A. Can I go there by subway? B. How far is it from here? C. It's next to Qiulin Shopping Mall. D. The nearest one is Xinhua Bookstore. E. It's opposite Qiulin Shopping Mall. F. Perhaps at 8p. m. G. How can I get there?

The little boy is c because he can't find his mother.

   Now satellites(卫星)are helping to forecast(预报)the weather. They are in space and they can reach any part of the world.The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere(大气), because this is where the weather forms(形成)。They send these pictures to the weather station. So meteorologists(气象专家)can see the weather of any part of the world. From the pictures, the scientists can often say how the weather will change.
   Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures. When they receive new pictures,the meteor- ologists compare(比较)them with earlier ones. Peerhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours .This may mean the weather on the ground may soon change,too. In their next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say this.
   So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists. Before satellites were invented, the scientists could forecast the weather for about 24 or 48 hours. Now they can make good forecasts for 3 or 5 days. Soon,perhaps , they may be ablet to forecast the weather for a week or more ahead(提前)

Simon went to the supermarket. Simon bought some juice.(合并为一句)

Simon went to the supermarket to buy some juice.

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    When I was in the seventh grade, I had problems behaving. My heart was in the right place, but I couldn't always follow the rules. I played many tricks on my schoolmates. Once, I even pulled a girl's hair on the school bus to get her attention. As a result, I was repeatedly sent to the office of the principal（校长）. Although I hated going there, I did not hate the principal, Mr. Ratcliff.

    Mr. Ratcliff was a kind, elderly man. When he spanked（打屁股） me for putting some ants into a classmate's pencil box, it didn't hurt at all, but it did hurt my feelings. I thought so much of him and moments like that seemed to prove I was hopelessly bad.

    When I got called to Mr. Ratcliff's office for the sixth time, I had no idea what I had done. I felt disappointed as I walked down there. I went into his office, sat down, and looked at the floor. Then he said the last thing I expected to hear:" Kevin, I've heard you've been behaving really well lately. I want you to now how proud I am of you, and I just called you down to my office to give you a peppermint."

    "Really?" I was surprised.

    "Yes. Now you can take that peppermint and go back to class."

    I carried the peppermint with me as if it was a gold coin. When I got into   my classroom, I bragged(吹嘘) to my classmates about my turnaround,excitedly. I wasn't so bad after all.

    Mr. Ratcliff was really kind. He made me realize that I was just a kid who had problems with behavior.He bought some peppermints and took the time to notice me when I got something-anything-right. Mr.Ratcliff gave me some hope by giving me some love. I will just remember him for the rest of my life.

Don't be (worry) about Tom. He is going to be back soon.

It's  (几乎，差不多)impossible that all people here can speak English.