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    As two women walked into a New Jersey hospital, they laughed. It showed the love that had held them together1 forty years as best friends. Although they were laughing, one of these ladies would soon put her life in danger2her best friend.

    Patty Hurley and Eileen Riley met at high school and have been close friends ever since. But when Eileen,3nurse, became ill with kidney (肾) disease, she didn't go running to her friend—Patty came to help her, after4Eileen was sick. "My kidneys are failing," Eileen explained.

    "Can I give you one of mine?"5the immediate reply.

    The offer was so simple6Eileen thought she had heard wrong. But Patty repeated she was willing to help, and their journey to the operating table began.

    Eileen always knew that her friend would help. She said7, "When Patty makes a promise, she keeps8."

    The operation went ahead in May, and both women are now very healthy and9than ever.

    "There are no words to describe10amazing this woman is," Eileen said afterwards. "She gave me my life."

A game of catch is simply two people throwing a ball back and forth(来回地). It seems a little1and many people may not be interested in it. The two people are close enough to talk, but too far to touch. They might have baseball gloves, or they might use their hands.

In fact, playing catch is part of2practice­to make you get used to using a ball and glove. But any American kid will teach you it's much more than that. Playing catch is a time for kids to3with your father. It's a time when there's4to worry about except catching a ball. It's a time when words move as seamlessly(准确不误地) as the ball itself, back and forth, easy and relaxing. It's an excuse to5time together.

Because baseball is an American sport, and a big part of being American, playing catch is kind of an all­American dad activity. In the suburbs(郊区), most people have backyards­not 6enough to play baseball in, but just big enough for a game of catch. Those who have no7can play in the street or in the park.

When adults are asked to talk about the good8of their dads, many of them will say something about playing catch. Why？Probably because dads are usually very 9. A catch game is a time that is only for one thing. This is a time when a kid has her dad's10 . There is no work, no phone and no other people around to take your dad away from you. For the time that it takes to play a game of catch, your dad is all yours.

"I don't want to go, Miss White. I'm frightened (害怕的), very frightened," Monica told her teacher.

Monica was a very 1 girl. She always sat at the back of the classroom, 2 or taking notes. Every Monday morning, there would be a special show in her class and one student would be 3 to make a speech about his or her dream. Miss White hoped that Monica could have a try the next week. But she refused.

"I know that it seems 4 for you, but it will help you build up your confidence," said Miss White. Monica was lost in thought.

The next day, Monica came to Miss White's office. Miss White was 5 that she would take the chance. Miss White red-penciled her manuscript (手稿) of speech, corrected her 6, and even helped with her body language. She advised Monica to practice, to 7 that she was speaking confidently in font of her class. 8 a whole week, Monica practiced speaking in font of her imaginary friends and teacher. Behind the locked door of her bedroom, she told them about her 9.

Finally, Monday arrived. 10 Monica was called upon to give her speech, she 11and walked to the front of the class without any notes, in a show of confidence. Monica's successful performance brought everyone a great 12. The whole class clapped (鼓掌) for a full minute when she completed her speech. Miss White 13. She had known that Monica would make it when she 14 took her first step to overcome (克服) her fear of speaking in public.

From that day, Monica's life changed for the better. At the age of 23, she became a news reader. People who see her on television now will find it hard to 15 that she was once a shy girl who refused to speak up in class.

Many students get ill easily. They have to go to hospital and may miss a lot of classes. What can we do to keep healthy? Here are some tips:

Healthy food. You should eat less fast food but more vegetables and fruit. You'd better drink 500ml milk every day. Remember to eat breakfast.

Enough exercise. Doing exercise is important. It makes you more athletic. You can play some sports after class or on weekends.

Happy smiles. Smile is a good way to make you healthy. Try to find things that can make you laugh. Remember that smile is the best medicine to cure(治疗) your illness.

Good rest. If you want to get a good grade, you must have a good rest. As a famous saying goes, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy(富有的) and wise(聪明的). "

A bird went to look for its happiness in a faraway place.

It flew and flew when it suddenly saw a little dying flower, whose face was full of smile. Not knowing why, the bird asked the little flower," You're going to die. Why are you still so happy?" "Because I will achieve my dream." said the little flower." What is your dream?" "To produce sweet fruit." Then the little bird saw it, happiness is a hope in the heart.

The bird continued flying and saw a lame(跛足的) duck help a little duck find the way back home. Although it was disabled, it had a smiling face." I'm happy because I can help others." said the lame duck. So the bird saw it, happiness is a love in the heart.

The bird kept flying and suddenly saw a spider climbing up a wall. The spider fell off the wall halfway, but it kept climbing again and fell off again. Even so, the spider didn't give up. The little bird asked the spider in surprise," You failed again and again. Why don't you have pain but happiness on your face?" As long as l keep making my effort(努力), I can climb up it. Because of this, I'm so happy." said the spider. The little bird saw it, happiness is a faith(信念)in the heart.

So the little bird no longer looked for happiness because it had seen the truth, happiness is not in the faraway place but in your own heart.

In the past year, Cui Qingtao, a student from Yunnan, was working with his parents on a building site(工地) when he got an admission letter(录取通知书)from Peking University. She is a student from Hebei. She was doing her part-time job(兼职) in a different city when her family got  her admission letter from Peking University.

For example, they are all strong and optimistic( 乐观的). Li Enhui said "As long as we are alive, there are no problems that cannot be solved, and many people don't have my experiences. ". He refused to accept donation money(捐款) and decided to make money by himself. This is also the common thing that " poor students" have.

Whatever kind of values you hold, such personalities ( 品格 ) are necessary for growth. Not everything goes well all the time. Only being strong and optimistic can one go through difficulties. in fact, living in poor families doesn't promise such  good personalities, and living in happiness doesn't promise optimistic attitudes(态度). We like such " poor students" because they are strong and  optimistic.

For them, few can choose their lifestyles（生活方式）. That's why they are highly praised. Every one of us should learn from them.

China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪) If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for their guests. However, it won't happen at western tables.

As you have finished eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

As Confucius said long time ago," How happy we are to meet friends from a far!"

A. The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home.

B. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies.

C. Chinese people are one of the most hospitable people in the world.

D. They are always ready to help others.

E. They always serve more food than the guests can eat.

F. He can eat much delicious food.

G. Being warm and hospitable has been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.

To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous（爱冒险的）people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.

Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to travel around the world. They have found a good way to pay for their trips. They look after pets for rich house owners. In exchange, they can stay in the houses for free. They have looked after horses, cows, cats, dogs and fish. In two years, the couple has been to Australia, Germany, Spain and Italy. They have stayed in big cities and small villages. The home owners are usually very generous and have given them food, wine and day trips.

Another person who tries to realize her travel dream is photographer Rhiannon Taylor. She travels around the world to visit, review and take photos of the best hotels. She shares the places she stays and the food she eats on the Internet with tens of thousands of followers.

With these ways of making money, traveling around the world is no longer a dream. More and more young people are thinking creatively to make their dream come true.

Mrs. Smith is Jim's mother. She loves (she) family very much. She often buys food and clothes for Jim and his father. Now many clothes are on (sell). You can have clothes at good (price) there. Mrs. Smith comes to the store and she wants (buy) some clothes. They have sweaters in all colors only 28 yuan each. Mrs. Smith likes the red sweater. The color looks very nice her. And she buys pair of sports shoes for her son. The T- shirts in the store (be) just 15 dollars. She also buys two pairs of socks. How are they? They are 8 (dollar).

Do you want to be a volunteer? Maybe you need some ideas. Here is some advice.

Help kids learn and grow. Be a big brother or sister at an after-school care center. You can help little kids to learn or play with them.

Give back during the holidays. Serve dinner to the homeless, volunteer at an old people's home, or give out toys to kids.

Help at an animal shelter (庇护所). Most shelters depend on (依靠) volunteers to keep the cats and dogs happy and take them to exercise. And when you're walking dogs, you get some exercise, too.

Protect (保护) the environment. Take part in a park clean-up day. Plant a tree. Join a group to work together to protect a river.

Help sick people. Helping others can make you feel good. When you cheer sick people up, you also feel happy. If you have several hobbies, find a way to do them all. For example, if you love kids and are good at painting and dancing, visit a children's hospital and teach them these interesting things.

How do you get pocket(口袋) money from your parents? In the western countries, many children do  1   to get pocket money. They usually start to do this 2   they are young.

Jimmy is seven years old. Now he is 3  the dishes. He can only do this, so he can't get much 4 . But that's all right. He only wants to 5   candy.

Jenny is eleven years old 6   she wants to buy many things. They are more 7   than(比) candy. So she has to work harder! Now she is sweeping the floor. If she has free time, she will cut grass, walk the dog or  8 .

Doing housework can 9  kids learn new things. For example, you can learn how to do some cleaning. Of course, your  10  will give you a hand at the beginning.

    You know you have to read "between the lines" to get the most out of anything. I want to tell you something important during your reading.

    You shouldn't mark a book which isn't yours. . If you think it useful to mark books, you will have to buy them.

    There are two ways in which one can own a book. The first is to get the right by paying for it, just as you pay for clothes and furniture. But full ownership comes only when you have made it part of yourself. .

    There are three kinds of book owners. The first has all the best-sellers- unread and untouched. The second has a great many books. . The third has a few dog-eared (卷角的) books, which are marked from front to back.

    Why is marking a book necessary? First, it keeps you awake. In the second place, reading is thinking. . The marked book is usually the thought-through book. Finally, writing helps you remember the thoughts you had, or the thoughts the writer expressed.

    If reading is to learn anything more than passing time, it must be active. The book you read for pleasure can be read in a state of relaxation, and nothing is lost. But for a great book, rich in ideas, reading must be active. . You should come up with an understanding of what you have read.

A. You can't let your eyes move across the lines

B. But most of them are as clean as the day they were bought

C. And thinking can express itself in words, spoken or written

D. People who lend you books expect you to keep them clean

E. The best way to make yourself part of it is by writing in it

It was a cold winter night. I hurried to go home from work on my motorbike.

While I was waiting for the green light, I saw an old man toward me. He stopped me and said , "Excuse me, could you please help me?" I looked at him up and down. He looked about 70 years old. The old man took out a 10-yuan bill(钞票) and said to me, "You see the old lady over there? She's selling baked(烤) potatoes could you just take the money and buy one from her?" He pointed at an old lady selling something about fifty meters away in the corner.

"But why don't you go and buy it ?" I was puzzled. The old man continued. "That old lady is my wife, and it's her day to sell baked potatoes. Just now I called her. She told me that there was only one sweet potato left and she wouldn't go home until all the sweet potatoes were . But I know she can't stand the cold because her legs hurt. I'm very about her." At that time, I understood why the old man asked me to buy his potato. I felt really warm and moved. Without taking the money, I rode to the old lady quickly and bought the last one. As I said goodbye to the old man，I could see him standing there with a smile.

Soccer is a sport which is popular around the world. . The World Cup is a game. . All the good players expect to play most. Only the best team can win the last game. When a World Cup comes, millions of people go to the games or watch them on TV all day and all night without resting. .

There are eleven players in each team of a game. Usually it has 1.5 hour's time to play.

. The best soccer team comes from Europe, such as England, France and Germany. .

Do you like walking? Jenny likes walking very much. She likes walking because she thinks walking is good for her health. "My home is six kilometers from my school, I get up at 6:00every morning. Then l have a good breakfast. I think breakfast is very important to us. lf we don't eat breakfast in the morning. We can't do well in our studies. After breakfast, I walk to school. I can see many interesting things and people on my way to the school. I can also think about what to do or how to do things at school," says Jenny.

 My father buys a new car and he wants to take me to school every morning. But I think l need to exercise and I ask my father to exercise, too. Now he walks to work. After dinner, my father, my mother and I usually take a walk in the park near our house. I have a happy family. And we have a healthy life.

How do you go to school every day? Walk to school now. It's good exercise. It's also good for the environment(环境). Do you think so?

Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city. It is a center of international business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city has a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures.

Temperatures change little throughout the months, with average high temperatures of 27–32 ℃ and average lows of 18–24 ℃ throughout the year. Honolulu has an average of 278 sunny days and 89.4 rainy days per year. The annual average rainfall is 17.10 inches, which mainly occurs during the winter months of October through early April, with very little rainfall during the summer. However, both seasons experience a similar number of rainy days. Light showers occur in summer, while heavier rain falls during winter.

As the largest city and airport in the Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu acts as a natural gateway to the islands' large tourism industry, which brings $10 billion annually and contributes most to the local economy. Honolulu's location in the Pacific also makes it a large business and trading center. Other important aspects of the city's income include military defense, research and development, and manufacturing.

Sunny beaches and a sky-blue sea coast make Honolulu a holiday paradise. Honolulu is not only a place of wonderful sights; it is also a shopping paradise. The world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Shopping Center is located here, and many international brands and merchandise is represented here. However, it might take tourists lots of time to get there since Honolulu has been ranked as the worst traffic congestion. Currently, there is still no railway system in Honolulu. Apart from that, it is still worth visiting.

For many years, people have had picnics. Now, people still like picnics. People eat outdoors because of worries about the corona virus. It is also called COVID-19. Eating outdoors might lower the chance of spreading the illness.

Countries around the world have different picnics.

Traditional Chinese festivals are now getting more and more important and popular. Here're China's seven important traditional festivals.