A: Have you learned Topic 2, Unit4?  

B: No, not yet. We will begin to learn it next week.

A: But we've learned it. It's about some {#blank#}1{#/blank#} like Edison, a great American inventor.

B: I have read about Edison in a book, so I know {#blank#}2{#/blank#} about him.

A: Really?

B: Yes. He invented a lot of things. And they all have {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the world.

A: I know he was born in 1847, and died in 1931.

B: So he has been {#blank#}4{#/blank#} for more than eighty years.

A: Yes, but we can remember him every day.

B: Sorry, I don't understand {#blank#}5{#/blank#} you mean.

A: Do you give your friend a call every day?

B: Yes. Oh, I see. Edison invented the telephone.

    Hello! My name is Mary. Frank is my{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. He is my uncle's son. He is an{#blank#}2{#/blank#}boy. He is 14 years old now. He is a student{#blank#}3{#/blank#}a middle school in Beijing. We are deskmates (同桌) at school. Frank's telephone{#blank#}4{#/blank#}is 256-5689. We are good{#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

    Frank's room is very tidy because he likes cleaning(清洁)it. Frank's father is a{#blank#}6{#/blank#}in our school. He teaches (教){#blank#}7{#/blank#}Chinese. And Frank's mother is also a Chinese teacher,{#blank#}8{#/blank#} she isn't in our school. Frank has a brother. His name is Mike. They are both students. My English is not good, and Frank{#blank#}9{#/blank#}helps me with it. I{#blank#}10{#/blank#}him a lot for his help. And I hope I can help him Chinese.

Deal with conflict(冲突)

    Losing friends is as easy as making friends if you don't know how to deal with anger and conflict. Conflict is part of everyone's {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. It will show up at school, at work and at home. It's OK to feel angry, annoyed(恼怒的)or sad. These feelings are {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, but different people deal with {#blank#}3{#/blank#}in different ways. Some people shout, call people names, or even hit the person who has {#blank#}4{#/blank#}them. Others do their best to keep away from dissension(纠纷)but very few deal with conflict {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

    Dealing with conflict is a step-by-step progress. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} you start talking about the problem, calm down, count to 10 and imagine a relaxing {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. Then, say what is really bothering(使烦恼)you, but watch how you express yourself. Don't complain. Share {#blank#}8{#/blank#} you feel by using". For example, don't say "You are always ordering me to do this or to do that," but "I feel sad {#blank#}9{#/blank#} you don't pay attention to what I think." You want people to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} your opinion so make sure you practice what you want to say. Listen carefully to the other person and accept that he or she might see the problem in a different way.

    Be open minded and willing to say sorry.

    No matter whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you can't miss tasting Swiss chocolate. In Switzerland, you can taste as much chocolate as you like, also you may visit many chocolate museums. You will{#blank#}1{#/blank#}about the history of chocolate, explore the traditions of Swiss chocolate making, and even watch the chocolate production process.

    If you have a lot of money, taking a chocolate train can be a good{#blank#}2{#/blank#}.It will be a{#blank#}3{#/blank#}journey to sit on a first-class seat, taste yummy chocolate, and visit the chocolate factory.

    You show no{#blank#}4{#/blank#}in chocolate museums and chocolate trains? Well, a chocolate spa will meet your needs. You can give your whole body a chocolate treat! How sweet it is!