I once found that helping someone could get you into a lot of trouble.

    I was in the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (nine) grade at the time, and we were having a final test. During the test, the girl {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (sit) next to me whispered something, but I didn't understand. Finally I found that she was trying to ask me {#blank#}3{#/blank#}I had an extra pen. She showed me that {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (her) was out of ink and would not write. I happened to have an extra one, so I put it on her desk.

    Later, after the test papers had been turned in, the teacher {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (ask) me to stay in the room when all the other students were dismissed. As soon as we were alone she began to talk to me about how important it was {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (stand) on my own two {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (foot) and be responsible for my own acts. For a long time, she talked about honesty and emphasized the fact {#blank#}8{#/blank#}when people do something dishonest, they are really cheating themselves. She made me promise that I would think {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (serious) about all the things she had said, and then she told me I could leave. I walked out of the room wondering why she had chosen to talk to me {#blank#}10{#/blank#}all those things.

    Later on, I found out that she thought I had cheated on the test.

    Graffiti (涂鸦) and street art are forms of art created on walls or public surfaces. This art is often considered illegal because it is done without the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (permit) of the building owners. These art forms {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (exist) since the times of ancient Greece. But the more modem style began forming in the 1960s in the cities of New York and Philadelphia. “Graffiti” often appears as words- {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (usual) the names of the artist or their art crew. Graffiti artists write the words in {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (create) ways and with colorful spray-paint.

    “Street art” is more based {#blank#}5{#/blank#}images. Artists try to communicate a message through these images. Graffiti and street art can be controversial. They sometimes damage someone's property. Washington has tried to increase its fines for illegal graffiti, {#blank#}6{#/blank#}, however, is encouraging the creation of public art. America's capital city is trying hard {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (control) its illegal graffiti problem. At the same time, city officials recognize the value and importune or street art. There is {#blank#}8{#/blank#} high demand for more artists to make street art legally. But the city offers few {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (chance) for young D.C. street artists to develop their skills without {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (break) the law.

    Today I will introduce some new teachers in our class. Mrs. Li is my English teacher. My first {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(impress) of her was that she was nervous and shy. But now, I find she's kind and patient, who explains grammar {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(clear). I've always hated making mistakes or {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(pronounce) a word incorrectly when I speak English, but she just smiles, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}makes me feel easy.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(Be) almost sixty, Mrs. Chen is {#blank#}6{#/blank#}experienced physics teacher, but she is very strict. All of us are afraid of her, and no one dare to be late for her lessons. Some of our class don't like her, but most of us really appreciate her because her teaching is so well {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(organise) and clear. I believe I'll do well in the exam with Mrs. Chen {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(teach) me.

    Another teacher I will mention below is Mr. Wu. He teaches us Chinese. He is popular among us because he really enjoys teaching Chinese literature. He becomes so energetic and humorous when he thinks we're getting {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(bore). Even things like compositions and {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (summary) are fun with him. I respect him a lot.