The Maldives is a country in danger. This small country — made up of over 1,000 islands (岛) in the Indian Ocean—is under threat from rising sea levels ( 面临海平面上升的威胁).

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}As the water in the sea gets warmer, it expands (膨胀). Very slowly, sea levels are rising. Over the next 100 years they may rise by 50cm or more.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}That's because its islands are very low (低的)! The highest place in the country is only about 2m above sea level. Many of its islands are less than lm above sea level. Every year, a lot of people come to the Maldives to enjoy its beautiful islands and beaches. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    People have already had to move away from some islands. Many have moved to the capital city, Maid.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}A high wall (墙) around the island keeps the city from the sea.

    For the people of the Maldives, it's hard to know what will happen in the future.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}And that's a future no one wants.

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    Do you like to tell stories? Do you like to write? Sometimes those questions have two different answers.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}However, it can be hard to write them down on paper.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Even professional writers do not write everything perfectly the first time. They have to revise their work. When you revise your writing, you look for ways to change it that will make it better.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}You make sure that you have used capitals, periods and other punctuation marks in the best way. You look for words that can be taken out or changed for different, more exciting words. You make sure that your words help the reader get a picture in his mid when he reads them.

    Writing is one of those skills that take practice. The changes you make can turn boring words into exciting words.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Don't be afraid to make changes. The first time you write on a topic, you get your ideas down on paper. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}It's making it ready for readers to enjoy.

    If you go into the forest with friends, stay with them.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}If you do get lost, this is what you should do.

    Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friends. Let them find you. You can help them to find you by staying in one place.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Give them a signal(信号)outing or whistling (吹口哨) three times. Stop. Then shout or whistle three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help.

    Keep on shouting or whistling, always three times together. When people hear you, they will give two shouts or two whistles.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    If you don't think that you will get help before night comes, try to make a small room with branches(树枝).

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} ? You would have to leave your little branch room to look for something to eat and drink. Don't just walk away. Pick up small branches and drop them as you walk so that you can find your way back.

    That is all to say.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

    "You have saved my horse," Queen Olivia told the young boy standing before her .””Now you shall have a reward." Peter nervously ran his fingers through his brown hair. The frightened horse had run past him as he worked in the field that morning. He would have helped it whether it belonged to the queen or not .But he had to admit that getting a reward was nice.

    Two of the queen's men appeared. One carried a mirror. Red jewels shone on top of the minor's silver frame. The other carried wooden care with a chicken inside it.

    "Only one reward can be yours," the queen said" Choose wisely"" That's easy.” Peter said.” I will take the chicken.” Some of the queen's men laughed. It was clear that they thought he had made a foolish choice.

    “And why did you choose the chicken? The queen asked.” Well, I don't know much about jewels," Peter answered.” But I do know about chickens. The chicken will provide eggs for my family for a long while.”

    Queen Olivia smiled.” Then you did make a wise choice." she said.“ That mirror may look fancy. But the jewels you see are only colored glass, and the frame is painted silver. The chicken is much more valuable." Peter took the chicken and bowed." Thank you, your majesty“

“You are a smart child, ”the queen added. “I could use a smart boy to help take care of my horses. Would you like to take the job?” Peter smiled. “Thank you very much!” he said excitedly. A job at the castle paid well. Now his family would eat well for the rest of their lives—all because   ⑹     !

    A music club was set up in Class One, Grade Eight. The students who like music can join the club. There are some students in it now.

    Li lei likes rock music best. He says, "Rock music is my favorite, because it makes me happy and exited. It sounds exciting and most people like it. I am going to become a famous singer of a band when I grow up."

    Wang Ming says, "I am from the country. So I liked country music when I was young, and I still like it now. I will sing a song when I'm sad, and then I'll get better."

    The twins like jazz best because they can dance to the music.

    Jack says, "I like pop music, but I do well in playing musical instruments, so I like classical music best. I want to continue studying classical music."

    Han and Xue like folk music best, they say it sounds wonderful. They are ready for the next school concert.

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