An old carpenter(木匠) was ready to leave his work. He told his boss about his plans to leave the house building company and live a free life with his wife.

    The boss was sorry to see his good worker go. He asked the carpenter if he could build just one more house as personal help. The carpenter agreed. But soon it was easy to see that his heart wasn't in his work.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    When the carpenter completed his work, his boss came and handed the front-door key to him. The boss said, “This is your house, my gift to you.”

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}If the carpenter had known he was building his own house, he would have done it all differently. However, it was too late to regret. Now he had to live in the house he had built not too well.

    Life is like the house.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Think about your “house”. Each day you need to place a brick(砖) or build a wall. Build wisely and make every effort to do the work well. It's the only life you will build for yourself.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}And your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitude and choices you make today.

A. We should build our house with others' help.

B. Think of yourself as the carpenter.

C. Your life today is the result of your attitude and choices in the past.

D. He built the house with poor skills and bad materials.

E. What a surprise! What a shame!

    Modern life is impossible without traveling.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}With a modern airliner （客机） you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a hundred years ago.

    Traveling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages . You can see the country you are traveling through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    There are large liners and river boats. You can visit many other countries and different places. Traveling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable （时间表）{#blank#}4{#/blank#}You can stop wherever you wish where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to spend the night.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} while people usually take a train or a plane when they are traveling on business.

A.That is why traveling by car is popular for pleasure trips.

B.Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible.

C.Some people prefer to stay home all the time.

D.The fastest way of traveling is by air.

E.You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like.

F.They make even the longest journey enjoyable.

{#blank#}1{#/blank#}This invention was invented by a 15-year-old boy with the help of his grandmother. Then he could stay outside and skate longer with his friends. His cars were warm and comfortable.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Many people believe that the first one was invented by 18-year-old Blaise Pascal in 1642 to help his father count taxes. It was used to add and subtract（加减） numbers. About 50 were made but they were not very popular 300 years later, they finally became popular. They have been popular ever since.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#}This invention helps people read, write and do "close work "after the age of 45. Without them, the world would be difficult for the people above 45.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Since it was invented, it has been recording the history of the world. It's also convenient for us to take some pictures about the unforgettable and amazing moments in our daily lives, and even keep them forever.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}This invention can help people in the street. It looks like a tree standing beside the street. It directs（指挥） cars and trucks. Without it, the traffic would be terrible.

A. B. C.

D.  E. F.

    Do you go to school by bus? It is very important for you to know how to be safe when taking a bus, no matter whether you like it or not.

    First, don't run to the bus stop, but walk. While you are at the bus stop, you should wait in a safe place. Do not run or play while waiting. And never get into a car with a stranger.

    Second, don't talk in a loud voice when you are on the bus, so the driver will not be disturbed(打扰). If you need to talk with the bus driver, you'd better wait until the bus stop. Never throw things on the bus or out of the windows. Never play near the emergency exit(紧急出口). When there is a fire, the most important thing is to break the window with a hammer or any sharp things and then jump out.

    Third, when you are getting off the bus, make sure you walk (not run) three more steps away from the door. This is the best place to be around a bus. Stay away from the bus wheels and watch out for moving cars!

    Last, if you leave something on the bus, never return(回到) to the bus to get it. The driver may not see you come back and he may begin moving the bus. Also, if you drop something near the bus, tell the driver before you try to pick it up, so he will know where you are.

    Do you think that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make more friends, but are too shy? Read the following rules, they will help you.

    1. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Always be clean. Take a bath, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clothes that make you feel good and comfortable. Those make you feel more confident.

    2. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Try to smile more often at people. It will get them to think that you are friendly. Then they'll talk to you more, even if they don't know you.

    3. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Some people worry about talking because they think, "What am I going to talk about with that person?" Outgoing people don't even think about it. They just go up to people and say what they think.

    4. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}You can't just talk. People will think that you are self-centered(以自我为中心的). You have to listen to others and give your opinions. Let them know that you care.

    5. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Don't just stay at home and do nothing. Surf the Internet for news and information, and talk about it when you are with your friends.

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    How much money do you spend every week? Write it down on your notebook. Then you will know how to manage your money. It's best to plan to spend money buying useful things. So you can put your money into good use. Don't spend money on useless things if possible.

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    Perhaps you like having delicious foods outside with your friends or family. Invite your friends over to your house instead of going out to a restaurant. You can enjoy home-made foods and play games together. It's an excellent way to have fun, but at a lower cost.

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    Instead of buying tea or coffee with a meal, drink water. It is widely known that water is the most popular drink in the world. It is good for your health. Drinking water makes you full of energy and it also saves money.

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    Walking is a great way to get some exercise and save money. This is a lifestyle that costs nothing. You'd better choose to walk rather than drive as much as possible. Doing this, not only can you feel good about enjoying the fresh air, but you get to spend time exercising a lot.