Three years ago I failed an important exam in my life and became a student in a ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorlyequipped classroom,I found the teachers patiently and considerate. Besides,I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided make the best of it. I worked hard and get along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties,they were always available. Soon,I became one of the top student in my class,and which greatly increased my confidence and got him motivated.

My experience tell me that it is not what you are given but how you make use for it that determines who you are.

On a very cold evening,an old man was waiting for a ride across the river. He saw several       horsemen pass by but he didn't ask for any help. The wait seemed1 (end) . Then another rider came and2       (catch) the old man's eye and he said, "Sir,would you mind doing me a favor?" Stopping his horse,he replied, "Of course."Almost3       (freeze) ，the old man could not get 4        the ground. The horseman helped him get onto his horse. He took the old man not just across the river,5       to his home. ^u Sir, you didn't even ask the other riders for help,why? What 6        I had said' no' and left you there?" the horseman asked. The old man looked at him straight in the eyes and said, "I looked into their eyes,and I found they didn't care,7       told me it would be useless,but when I looked into8      ,I saw kindness."These words touched the rider deeply. ^uThank you for9       you've said,I hope I will never be too busy to help others." With that,Thomas Jefferson,the10       (three) president of the US,turned his horse around and went away.

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People need homes：Children assume their parents' place as home; boarders call school "home" on weekdays;married couples work together to build new homes;and travelers... have no place to call "home"，at least for a few nights. 1       Don't they have the right to a home? Of course they do.

Some regular travelers take their own belongings like bed sheets,pillowcases and family photos to make them feel like home no matter where they are; some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with the service and attendants;2       Furthermore,driving a camping car during one's travel and sleeping in the vehicle at night is just like home.

And how about keeping relationships while in transit3      ;some send letters and postcards,or even photos;others may just call and say hi,just to let their friends know that they're still alive and well. People find ways to keep in touch. Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at home. 4       Nowadays,fewer people are working in their local towns,so how do they develop a sense of belonging? Whenever we step out of our local boundaries,there is always another "home" waiting to be found.5      ,we can make the place we stay "home".

   A. Hostels provide a clean and safe place to stay while you are traveling the world.

   B. others may simply put some flowers by the hotel window to make things more homely

   C. Backpackers in youth hostels may become very good friends,even closer than siblings (兄弟姐妹) .

   D. So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of time?

   E. No matter where you go to in the world,hotels are there,too.

   F. Some keep contact with their friends via the Internet.

   G. Wherever we are,with just a little bit of effort and imagination

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Dear Sir or Madam,Thank you for taking your time to read my letter. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer of the coming International Trade Exposition.

All our citizens are host for this great event. All of us should work hard to make well preparations for it. I promise I would try to serve for our honored guests from all over the world with enthusiasm. Besides,have a rich knowledge of Chinese history,I will be not only a servant but also a carrier for our splendidly culture. What's more,English,an international language,will play important role in communication during the Exposition. Unluckily,I am good at them and can express myself fluently and clearly in English.

To sum up,I believe I can be a qualified volunteer. I will value the chance and do that I can if I could be accepted to be one.

Yours,Susan

An elderly teacher,with a pupil by his side,took a walk through a forest. Suddenly he 1         (stop) and pointed to four plants close at hand. The first was just beginning to appear slowly above the ground,the second had rooted itself pretty well into the earth,the third was a small short tree,while the fourth was 2        fullsized tree. The tutor said to his young 3       (company) ， " Pull up the first plant."The boy did so eagerly,4          ( use) only his fingers.

"Now pull up the second."The youth obeyed 5        found that the task was6 (difficult) .

"Do the same 7        the third," he urged. The boy had to use all his strength to uproot it.

"Now," said the instructor, "try your hand with the fourth."The pupil put his arms around the trunk of the tall tree and couldn't even shake 8        leaves. "This,my son,is just 9        happens with our bad habits. When they are young,we can remove them easily;but when they are old,it's hard to pull them out of the ground,10       we pray and struggle ever so sincerely！”

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Trust has been considered as the basis of any relationship,including friendship. No relationship can last long with a lack of trust. Not many of your friends will have real faith in you as you would like to believe. 1       Sometimes,it takes years,even a complete lifetime,to trust someone. However,how do we know if our friends have faith in us?

2        With whom will you share things that you don't want everyone to know? It would be with a close friend,whom you trust as much as you trust yourself.

Whom do you look up to for advice when you need it the most? It has to be either your parents or your friends. 3       This is a shining example of trust. You only seek advice from people you hold in high regard and find dependable. The friends who trust you will never forget to include you in the important decisions of their life.

Arguments and heated discussions are a part of every relationship,and this is also true for friendship. 4       While some people find it difficult to forgive and forget,your friends will never have problems moving on. It is because they trust you and believe that you will never cause any pain to them on purpose.

There are times in life when you find yourself a lonely soldier. 5       Your friends will never let you down and will strongly stand for you when you need encouragement. You can determine that they trust you and believe in your beliefs,if they side with you when you need them the most.

   A. People can be extraordinarily jealous sometimes.

   B. You know they will never pass on a wrong suggestion.

   C. In fact,winning trust is,by far,the most challenging aspect of relationships.

   D. Two people cannot have identical reactions to a situation and different opinions do exist.

   E. No matter how close you are to your friends,you cannot take that comfort level for granted.

   F. If your friends share their secrets,there's a good possibility that they have much faith in you.

   G. However,people who are fortunate to have been blessed with true friends are never alone in any battle.

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As is known to all,we student should learn to get along well with others. But how? First of all,we should respect others. Everybody have their own way to do things,so that we should understand each other. Secondly,this is important for us to communicate with each other and share their happiness and sadness. In addition,we should be willing to do everything what we can to help those in trouble. More importantly,if we lived in the school's dormitory,we should always be carefully not to disturb others. Don't bring friends back to the dormitory in the midnight,or playing computer games with some loud music on. Such behaviors will certainly hurt relationship between you and your roommates.

Robert：Oh,look at the sky,Betty!It looks like rain. Betty：I hope it won't rain.

Robert：That's not 1        the department was hoping for when they chose today as the date for the annual picnic.

Betty：We cannot have a picnic 2        good weather. We need sunshine for all the games and entertainment.

Robert：Yeah,sunshine―   3       not too much!Do you remember last year? Betty：Surely I do. It was so hot that all we did was to look for shade and look for ways to 4        from the sun.

Robert：And no one wanted to participate in any of the games. All we wanted was cold drinks.

Betty：If there5         (be) a little wind to cool us off...

Robert：But there was not. Just the burning sun and we nearly got6         (burn) . Betty：     7          ( obvious) we don't have that problem this year. Did you hear the weather forecast?

Robert：No. I was watching a football match and forgot8       ( stop) it for the weather forecast. Maybe it will only be a short shower,which cools things off a little. That 9       not be bad. Betty：Wish10       were true.

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Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If our money,houses,or even our clothes are taken away,we can still survive. 1       That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.

How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily,I usually avoid eating food high in fat,like French fries or cookies,which are junk food.2       I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.

3       Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.

What's more,I think friends are an important part of one's health.4       I always feel better when I am with friends than I am alone. When I am with friends,I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It's good to stay with my friends.

By eating properly and exercising regularly,I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do,but not many people can manage them.5      

   A. On the other hand,doing exercise is very important.

   B. There are some people who like staying alone,but they keep healthy.

   C. Many studies show that people with a wide range of social contacts don't easily get sick.

   D. But if our health was taken away,it is certain that we would surely die.

   E. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy.

   F. I only eat little meat.

   G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.

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She was more than just a grandmother to me. When she died a few years before,I felt I lost a really good friend. She always looked very good. She did everything she could make me feel at home. She was imaginative and would spend hours telling me stories she has made up. I am sure it was because of her which I became a story writer. Apart from kept a young boy entertained,she taught me a large number of important thing on how to behave. I was rather impatient when I was a child and she taught me that good things happened if I could wait for it. She was a positive person but she also taught me how to look for the good in everything.