Here's a message {#blank#}1{#/blank#} needs to be kept in mind by every mom and dad. You love your kids not because o {#blank#}2{#/blank#} they do, but because of who they are.

    In fact, raising a child is just like training a dog. You reward your children because of their {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (succeed) or progress they made.  {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (similar), a circus trainer gives a dog some food every time it  {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (jump) through a hoop(圈).

    The dog isn't loved for itself, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} for its actions.

    Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the popular talk show host, has a new book for children {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (title) “Why Do You Love Me?” Part of the story includes a mother {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (explain) to her son that it is not what he does that makes her love him—she loves him because he is unique and he is {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (she) son.

    Every mom, dad and grandparent needs to memorize the words of {#blank#}10{#/blank#} popular song: “I love you most of all because you're you.”

    A recent study suggested that taking a bottle of water into the exam hall could help students improve their grades.

    According to the study those who brought drinks,{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(especial) water, with them when sitting their exams performed up to 10 percent better than those who did not.

    Comparing their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades, scientists then found that all those who {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(bring) drinks with them got better grades {#blank#}3{#/blank#} between 2 and 10 percent.

    It is unclear {#blank#}4{#/blank#} drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a {#blank#}5{#/blank#}（help）effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut {#blank#}6{#/blank#}on anxiety,{#blank#}7{#/blank#} has a bad effect on exam performances.

    Whatever the explanation, it is obvious that students should try hard to keep enough water in their bodies during exams. So next time,{#blank#}8{#/blank#} you are going to have a big exam, try {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (bring) a bottle of water with you. Who knows — it {#blank#}10{#/blank#} help you pass the exam!

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    Every year, A large number of people go back home for Christmas. Joe's plane landed on time at Heathrow Airport. He had {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (exact)one hour to get out of the airport and go across the centre of the airport and the centre of London to catch his train to Manchester. He hurried through the airport, and then raced {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the taxi sign.

    Unfortunately, at that moment, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (he)luggage broke and dirty socks, shirts and underwear were all over the airport floor. Joe was so {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (embarrass)that he quickly put everything back into his luggage. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (push)his way through the crowds of people, he finally made it to the taxi rank. He jumped into the nearest taxi, shouting, “Euston Station, quickly, please!” The taxi set off at such {#blank#}6{#/blank#} high speed that Joe was thrown backward, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} made him hit his head against the glass. The taxi sped on and finally arrived in the city centre, and also the middle of a traffic jam! It would be quicker to walk there. Joe offered {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (pay)the driver, got out of the taxi, and ran along the pavement and past all the shop {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (window). At last, he could see the station opposite.

    He reached the station just as his train was leaving. He {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (get)on the train with seconds to spare. He sighed with relief—he would be home in time for Christmas.