Only when you can find peace in your heart _____good relationships with others.

A. will you keep B. you will keep C. you keptD. did you keep

______ what you’re doing today important, because you’re trading a day of your life for it

A. Make B. To make C. MakingD. Made

I am looking forward to the daymy daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.

A. asB. whyC. when D. where

All we needa small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year.

A.areB. wasC. isD. were

It’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to domakes life happy.

A.that B. whichC. what D. who

Whenever you a present, you should think about it from the receiver’s point of view.

A.boughtB. have bought C. will buyD. buy

ourselves from the physical and mental tensions，we each need deep thought and inner quietness.

A.Having freed B. FreedC. To freeD. Freeing

The summer before I went off to college, Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board (燙衣板)and said, “Pay attention: I’m going to teach you to iron.”

Mom clearly explained her for this lesson. I was going to be and needed to learn this vital skill. Also, I would be meeting new people, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good .

“Learn to iron a shirt,” Mom said, “and you can iron anything.”

But ironing shirts was not work. It didn’t make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball，and it wasn’t a operation like ice-skating. Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10 feet, Moreover, an iron produced steam and it carried an element of .If you touched the wrong part of it, you’d get burnt. If you forgot to turn it off when you ,you might bum down the house.

As for technique, Mom me to begin with the flat spaces outward, always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled (有褶皺的）parts. Collars had to be done right. Mom said they were close to your face, where everyone would them.

Over the years, I’ve learned to iron shirts skillfully, which gives me a sense of Whatever failures I suffer in my life, an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. ,through ironing I’ve learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems. “ wrinkles one at a time,” as Mom might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.”

1.A. reasonsB. rules C. emotions D. methods

2.A. helpfulB. confident C. powerful D. independent

3.A. conclusionB. suggestion C. impression D. observation

4.A. usefulB. easy C. special D. suitable

5.A. directB. single C. smooth D. strange

6.A. doubtB. pressure C. surprise D. danger

7.A. went awayB. fell down C. jumped off D. looked up

8.A. taught B. chose C. forced D. sent

9.A. touchB. design C. see D. admire

10.A. honestyB. freedom C. justice D. pride

11.A. InsteadB. Besides C. Otherwise D. However

12.A. Make upB. Deal with C Ask for D. Rely on

We can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with 1. as well as possible.

An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for 2. . People should not do things 3. will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume (音量） 4. loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy 5. friendly relationship with them.

An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people， 6. there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 7. neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live 8. peace.

Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!

·Towner Writer Squad (班組）for kids aged 13-17

Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.

The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情詩）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.

Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.

Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.

You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.

Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014

For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com

Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk

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·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13

Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.

Start time: 6 September, 2014

Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.

Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!

No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?

Fee: ?179

For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk

1.Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.

A.to train comedy and TV writers

B.to explore the fantastic gallery space

C.to introduce a contemporary art museum

D.to promote the development of young writers

2.To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first _______.

A.provide a piece of their writing

B.meet the Writer Squad Leader

C.offer their family information

D.complete an application form

3.Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.

A.6 September, 2014

B.8 September, 2014

C.17 September, 2014

D.12 October, 2014

4.What is most important for the beginners?

A.Practising as much as possible.

B.Gaining confidence and having fun.

C.Studying and writing at their own pace.

D.Learning skills from writers and teachers.

5.More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.

A.facebook.com/towner

B.newwritingsouth.com

C.newtowner.org.uk

D.towner.org.uk