Monaco is in the south of Europe, beside the Mediterranean Sea(地中海). Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. It is only 5.8 kilometers long and less than 1 kilometer wide. That's about the same size as Central Park in New York, You can walk across the whole country in less than one hour.

It may be small, but Monaco is a rich country. The most famous part of Monaco is Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo is famous for its casinos. Many tourists come to visit the casinos—and they spend a lot of money there!

Mote Carlo is also home to a famous car race. Each May, the Formula One Grand Prix takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo. People come from all over the world to watch the race. The Mote Carla Grade Prix is exciting to watch because the roads are narrow(狭窄的),with many curves(弯道).

Monaco may be a tiny country, but it is an exciting place to visit.

A: Tim, I'm going to take a vacation next week. Can you come with me?

B: I have too many things to do next week.

A: What do you have to do?

B: Well...

A: What about Tuesday?

B: I have basketball practice on Tuesday and Thursday.

A:

B: No. I have to go to Frank's birthday party.

A:

B: will go fishing with Grandpa. And I have to finish the science homework on Saturday.

A: Maybe next time. I'll call you after the vacation.

B: OK. Thanks for asking.

    Do you have to be very smart to live a happy life? The character of McDull (麦兜) tells you that this is not true. He is famous for having a birthmark on his right eye. He is not very clever, but he has a heart of gold. He is also happy, with lots of dreams. McDull wanted to visit the Maldives (马尔代夫). But his mother didn't have enough money for a trip there. So she lied to him and took him to a place called Hong Kong. The place has a sign that says, “Go to the Maldives.” It made McDull very happy. He thought he was really excited in the Maldives!

    McDull is just a common pig. He has many dreams, but they never come true. That doesn't stop him trying. McDull lives his life in a simple and happy way. His idea towards life is “Never give up”.

    The cartoon pig character was created in Hong Kong by Alice Mark and Brian Tse. McDull first showed up as a character in the McMug comics. McMug is another cartoon pig. But McDull is more popular with a huge number of fans everywhere!

We time!

— (afraid, have to, practice the piano)

    Jane is a housewife. After  finishing1 ， she spends most of her time shopping online. She2 takes any exercise. A few days ago, she felt more 3than before. So she went to see a doctor.

    The doctor asked her，“What's the matter 4you？”

    She said, “I feel tired all the time.”

    The doctor examined her and asked her a lot of 5 and took some blood (血液) from her arm. The doctor told her to go back 6 to wait for the results.

    A week later, the doctor called her. He said，“Your blood samples (样本) are okay. There is 7wrong with you. You feel tired8you never take exercise. You need to do exercise from now on. You can take a walk or ride a bike every day. If you do 9 every day, you won't feel tired.”

    She didn't believe the doctor. She thought if she did exercise every day, she would feel even 10.So she still spent her time shopping online and soon she was badly ill. She regretted  (后悔) not following the doctor's advice, but it was too late.

—Yes, I ______ it a moment ago.