—Thanks a lot, but I have to make ________ early start tomorrow morning.

— Exactly right. There are ________ meaningful things to do.

— Yes, you're right. It ________ be easy, but it ________ be done.

— Don't worry. We will help you buy one on the Internet.

finer.

— Sorry, sir. They ________ only for lunch and dinner. Why not consider ________ something else?

—That's true. But a small tree won't grow into a big tree      it experiences lots of winds and rains.

— There's an e-shop on the third floor. You can make it there.

— ________. That's the last thing in the world I ever want to do.

SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATIONS

    Some of San Francisco's many celebrations, like the Fourth of July (U.S. Independence Day), are very American; but others 1 that San Francisco is a very international city.

    Over 100, 000 people celebrate the Chinese New Year in January or February. There are lion dances, fireworks, and a huge parade 2 the Financial District(地区)and Chinatown. It is the most important festival of the Chinese year, and the largest 3 event in North America.

    Tourists4 try to see the Cherry Blossom Festival(樱花节)at the Japan Center in April. This is a celebration of traditional Japanese culture with musicians, dancers, and artists, and a colourful 5.

    In early May, there is a Mexican festival called Cinco de Mayo, with a carnival（狂欢节） and lots of special events. And Carnaval San Francisco—a popular Latin American and Caribbean festival with salsa and reggae bands— 6 on the last weekend in May.

    On the Fourth of July, there are celebrations and parties all over the city, and everyone enjoys 7 the amazing fireworks over San Francisco Bay.

    On the night of 8 , thousands of people in costumes come to Market Street and Castro Street for a huge Halloween party. Many people think this is the most exciting night of the year.

    9 at Christmas time, there is a huge Christmas tree in Union Square, and the stores in the square have a competition for the 10 store window.

Babysitter Wanted

    Do you like children? Do you have free time in the afternoon? We need a babysitter for our son. He is five years old. Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Sometimes you have to work on the weekend. Pay is $10 each hour.

For the job, you will: Watch my son

    Read to him

    Play with him

    You will work at our house. We live in Fourth Road, near Fashion Clothes Store.

    Please call Heather on 0423-498892.

    It is most difficult for parents to decide whether to have a second child or not.  It is often heard that a single child is likely to be a lonely child. There are no other children in the family for the child to talk to or play with. An only child is not able to get along well with children of his age. Some parents feel sad about making the decisions to have only one child. 

    But the number of parents choosing to have only one child is increasing in many parts of the world. In the US, for example, more than14 percent of women between 18 and 34 plan to have just one child . The same can be seen in the UK. In Japan, the average(平均) number of children born per family had gone down to 1.42 by 1996.  For some single-child parents, especially who are busy working every day, time and energy seem to be overwhelming. They don't have enough time and energy to share with more children. For other people, money is their first consideration. Many couples in Japan choose not to have large families as the cost of supporting a child up to the age of 18 reaches around $160,000.

    After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me, and it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.

    During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症).When he was born, the doctor told his parents that he would not live to see five, and then they were told he would not make it to ten. Now he was thirteen. He wanted to meet me because I was a gold-medal power lifter, and I knew about overcoming(克服)difficulties and going for my dreams.

     I spent over an hour talking to Matthew. Never once did he complain or ask, “Why me?” He spoke about winning and succeeding and going for his dreams. Clearly, he knew what he was talking about. He didn't mention that his classmates had made fun of him because he was different. He just talked about his hopes for the future, and how one day he wanted to lift weight with me. When we finished talking, I pulled out the first gold medal I won and put it around his neck. I told him he was more of a winner and knew more about success and overcoming difficulties than I ever would. He looked at it for a moment, then took it off and handed it back to me. He said, “You are a champion. You won that medal. Someday when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal, I will show it to you.”

     Last summer I received a letter from Matthew's parents telling me that Matthew had passed away. They wanted me to have a letter he had written to me a few days before:

Dear Rick,

      My mum said I should send you a thank-you letter for the picture you sent me. I also want to let you know that the doctors tell me that I don't have long to live any more, but I still smile as much as I can.

      I told you someday that I was going to the Olympics and win a gold medal, but I know now I will never get to do that. However, I know I'm a champion, and God knows that too. When I get to Heaven, God will give me my medal and when you get there, I will show it to you. Thank you for loving me.

                                                                                                                          Your friend,

                                                                                                                                          Matthew

    “Please take my penny,” said Maggie to old Dan, the fisherman, who sat on a bench repairing his nets.

    Her brother Andrew drew her back, whispering, “Maggie, he is not a beggar (乞丐)!”

    But Maggie paid no attention. “Please take it,” she said again. Old Dan smiled, and took it. “Thank you, little miss,” he said, “It is kindly meant.”

    After that, Maggie went to the beach to gather shells. She never thought how fast the hours were passing until being tired. She sat down on a rock. Soon she was scared because the sea water was going up. She wanted to go home, but she found the places she had gone down easily very difficult to climb up. The stones were wet and smooth. What could poor Maggie do? She felt sad and cried.

    Luckily, Dan's large dog Rover jumped down from a rock! Rover raised his loud bark. The fisherman had taken his nets to the top of the cliffs (悬崖), and was laying them out in the sun when he heard the loud barking of a dog. He felt sure that it was Rover, and Rover was in trouble, so he looked over. There he saw it all.

    “Bless her! It is the little one that was so kind-spoken to me this morning!” he cried, and he hurried to his sons' rooms.

    “Quick, boys, quick!” he said. “Get to the boat, and row fast to the sea. There is a poor child there just waiting to be helped.” The fishermen lost no time, and soon little Maggie and Rover were rowed safely to land! Old Dan was waiting there to lift her out to give her into her mother's arms.

    “It was the penny that did it, madam,” he said to Mrs. Weston later. “I saw Rover looking at her when she put the penny. And I am thinking he had been looking after her all the day.”

    Some years later, Rover came to Maggie's home with a little note, in which was written—“Will Maggie help Rover?—his master is dead.”

Wang Kai remained an (know) actor for many years until Ode to Joy(欢乐颂) spoke for him.

I hardly imagine that I can control the situation (complete) on my own.

Parents sometimes have difficulty understanding the strange (think) in their children's mind .

As a pilot, I must pay attention to all the excellent (music) safety during their trip.

— I (carry) too many things to spare a hand. Hold the door open for me, please.

— With pleasure.

Lam Yuk, who (direct) many successful TV dramas in the past few years, is very easy to work with.

It is reported that it is going to rain, so you'd better, I think, (not go) for a picnic tomorrow .

After a day's hard work, Mrs. White's biggest dream is (lie) on the sofa instead of looking after her 15-month-old son.

The suggestions most members offered to the chairperson (follow) at last .

— Susan Hunter said she called you yesterday morning, but there was no answer.

— Oh, we were at home. Maybe my husband with my twin daughters and me (cut) the grass in the garden .

Amy's mother regrets (not buy) the flat in the city centre. The housing prices are rising all the time.

—You have been chosen as the general manager of our company. Congratulations!

— Thank you very much. I never thought I (get) the position. I will work harder.

    It is difficult to find true friends these days. A lot of people would backstab(背后伤人). Some make friends just to use them. Others promise to be your friends but they are never there when you need them the most. They appear only when they need something from you.

    Once you find a friend who is worth keeping, make sure to take care of what you have with that person. How? Here are some tips on how to make friendship last forever:

    1).Call for no reason. Call just to say “Hi” or just to ask “What's up?” You don't need a huge or an important reason to call a friend. If you can't call, just send an e-mail. This would send a message that you remember your friends at any time of the day.

    2).Know when to say I'm sorry and thank you. Don't let pride get in the way, especially when you are wrong. The word “sorry” already has saved a lot of friendships. Show praise for the things, big or little, which your friend does for you. Did she listen to you when you were complaining about that physics exam? Did he offer his shoulders for you to cry on when somebody broke your heart? Say thank you. It's that easy.

    3).Avoid hurtful words. If you have nothing good to say, don't talk at all. Don't hurt your friend's feelings by saying hurtful words that, most of the time, you don't really mean. If you're a true friend, you will be careful with your words.

    4).Don't lie to a friend. Trust is the first thing for building up true friendship. Write them a note from time to time. Also, try to be thoughtful. Give simple gifts that will make their day.

    5).Know how to keep a secret. Show your friends that they can depend on you to be there whatever happens. If you promise to keep the secrets for your friends, just do it.

    6).Be generous with your time. Spare some time to see your friends however busy you are. You can always spare an hour or two after school or work to visit them.

    If you are the type of person who knows how to take care of friendship, you are certainly a keeper!

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Hello, teachers and schoolmates. It's my honour to be here and talk about how to keep safe at school.

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That's all for my speech. Thanks a lot.