On my way to work I would see this old man sitting beside the road and waved at everyone which passed by. I noticed that he had sat there every day even if it was raining or very hot outside.

One day while going to work I remembered that I had a umbrella at my house,but I turned around,got the umbrella,and took it him. He was so happy and for about another six month I saw him sitting beside the road and waving to people from under the umbrella.

I late found out that the man had died but I hope that the umbrella brings him more happiness while she was making everyone else's days were more pleasant.

Do you like travelling? Staying 1       (health) while 2       (travel) can help to ensure your trip is a happy and enjoyable one. 3       you are travelling abroad,here are the tips you need to make your trip much 4        (easy) .

Make sure you have got signed passport (護(hù)照) and visas. Also,before you go,fill in the emergency information page of your passport!Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will help a lot if your passport 5       (steal) . Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other 6        you in a separate place from your passport.

Read the Public Announcements or Travel Warnings for the countries you plan to visit. Get yourself familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to 7        you are travelling.

Leave a copy of your itinerary (;^行計(jì)劃) with your family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

Do not accept packages from strangers.  Do not carry too much money or 8       (necessary) credit cards. If we make enough 9          ( prepare) ，we will succeed. Have 10 good time!

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How Can I Fight Laziness?

Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However,laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

1       Many people lack sleep constantly,since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest,you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach,viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 2       Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations (誘惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment,but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 3       Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy,such as a good dinner or a film.

Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. . Couples and children may all have different energy levels,but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 4       Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

5       Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you develop a healthy lifestyle,thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

   A. To fight family laziness,set an example.

   B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

   C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

   D. Finally,taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.

   E. With strong determination,you will be able to achieve your goal.

   F. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.

   G. Create a reward system for yourself,just as parents do for a child.

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Three weeks ago I bought the electronic dictionary at a shop. But I hadn't used it for several day before I found it didn't work. So I went to the shop,but only to be told that the problem could not be solved unless it was sent back the factory where it was made. Then I did as I was told with any delay. Unfortunately,the factory promised to repair the dictionary and sent it back in a week. Two weeks has past,but I haven't yet received one. I have no idea why things are like this. I'm looking forward to receive my dictionary as soon as possible.

Wife: It's Friday today. How do you want to spend the evening,darling? Husband：Well,why not go 1      (dance) ？

We haven't done that 2       a long time. Wife: Oh,to tell the truth,I don't really feel like going dancing tonight. I had a hard day and I'm sort of tired. What's more,I     3        ( suppose) to go rock climbing with my colleague Dorothy tomorrow morning. Husband：Well,in that 4      ,we could go to the new movie Life of Pi,by that worldfamous director Ang Lee. I really like his work,5       will stop showing the day after tomorrow.

Wife: Oh,we go to the movies 6        much. Can't we do something different for a 7       ,honey?

Husband：Well,do you have any suggestions?

Wife: Let me see. How do you feel about asking some friends over to play cards? Husband：It's OK with me,8       we don't have any beer or anything to eat at home. Wife：Well,9       is better to call Juliet and ask her and that neighbor of 10      ,David,to come over,and I'll go to the store and buy some food and drinks. Husband：OK. That's a good idea.

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Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well,let me give you some advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.

1. Be an honest person with them. Don't hide things from them,and don't lie. Don't be afraid to say things that aren't very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there's no trust,there's nothing there. 1      

2. Make sure you give them respect. Now,respect isn't just simply treating them nicely. 2       You have to learn to adjust to their likings. Basically,learn to study your partners'

moods,wants and needs. Don't just think about yourself,but think about what your partners need out of it as well.

3. Make sure you are encouraging to your partners. Always be willing to help them and give them honesty at the right time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. 3      

4. Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them,and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly,but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. 4      

5. Make sure the communication is good. This usually goes along with trust,so always communicate how you feel even if it's something that upsets you. 5       If they did something that made you unhappy,tell them about it in a respectful manner. It's important to communicate this to them,not to keep it bottled up.

   A. There's a lot more to it.

   B. Show them your personality.

   C. Instead of screaming,talk to them.

   D. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.

   E. So please be honest and they'll learn to open up to you.

   F. Don't start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.

   G. Your partners will be able to count on you when necessary.

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Fve learned from the newspaper that your company is looking for receptionist. Fm very interesting in the job and I'd like to apply to the position.

First of all,allow me to introduce myself. I had just graduated from senior high school and taken the College Entrance Examination. I want to find out a parttime job in the summer. Fm 18 year old and have a good command of English,especial in terms of speaking and listening. In fact,I once won the first prize in the English speech competition hold in our school. Besides,I'm quite easygoing but therefore very popular among my classmates.

I sincerely hope you can give us a chance. I'm looking forward to your early reply.

It looked like rain. The sky was gray. It was almost noon,but the sun 1       (hide) by a gray blanket. It was cool. There were no birds 2       (fly) anywhere. A couple of birds sat on the telephone wire. Bob was standing outside talking to Bill. They both had their hands in their pockets. They knew that it was probably going to rain 3       (short) . A sudden breeze blew some leaves off a tree onto the sidewalk.

A young woman wearing a dark blue coat and jeans walked by. She was walking 4        small dog. It was pure white and pretty. It sniffed at a tree trunk. The woman 5       (patience) waited. Finally,the dog lifted its leg.

Bob said that he liked the rain. It was a nice change from the usual hot Los Angeles weather. And the plants could always use the extra water. Bill said the only thing 6        he didn't like 7        rain was that all the motor oil on the streets would get washed into the ocean,and 8       would all the rubbish.

"9       that never stops the surfers," Bob said. " 10       don't seem to care what is in the water,as long as there are waves to surf on."

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How to Survive High School High school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips.

1. Be yourself High school is a fun time to make new friends,meet new people and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen. 1       Don't give in to anyone's wants.

2. 2       Choose your friends carefully and make sure you won't get influenced by anyone. Socialize,but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends,but stay away from the ones who don't want to be your friends as a bad conpany is tempting,but the good one is true.

3. Be optimistic There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. 3       Don't be afraid to make friends,don't get aggressive or selfish with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return.

4. Be confident When you believe in yourself,others believe in you. Talk,walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you. 4       Be creative and unique and learn to set trends. Confidence is one quality you grow with,and people respect you for that.

5. Love high school 5        Make the most out of it,and you will never get those moments back. Come up with prank ideas,top your class,make the best friends,go to prom,party,and just make as many memories as you can!

With these tips to survive high school,you will surely be proud of graduating as an allround approaching adult carrying the best roots. So,when you throw those hats in the air,feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in high school.

   A. And always wear your smile.

   B. Keep good company

   C. Just be yourself and create a strong selfimage.

   D. Practice positive thinking.

   E. Do your thing,and don't imitate others.

   F. Fall in love with it.

   G. Study as hard as you can in your spare time.

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Recently I have been quarrelling about my mother over whether I can watch TV after the school. She holds the view that Senior Three students have to make fully use of every minute to work hard at their lesson. It seems to her that I am allowed to watch TV,I won't be able to control me and I'll forget all about my studies. She also thinks that it is bad to my eyes. But I really can't accept her ideas. In my opinion,watch TV can set my mind at rest after a day's hard work. Besides,it is important for me to know what had happened both at home and abroad. However,I shouldn't be forbidden to watch TV.