I have three friends. They are Lucy, Mary and Mike. They have their favourite pets(宠物). The dog is Lucy's favourite. She thinks(认为) it can help us and it is our good friend. Mary likes the cat. She thinks it is nice to play with it. Mike says his favourite pet is the bird. It can sing very well.

    A good book can be satisfying, can improve your knowledge and can teach you a lot. There are several ways to develop a lifetime reading habit.

    Set times. You should have a few set times every day when you'll read for at least 5—10 minutes, no matter what happens. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch (and even dinner if you eat alone).

    Always carry a book. No matter where you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure to have at least one book. You may keep the book in the car, or into the office or to anywhere you go, unless you' re sure you won't have time to read.

    Make a list. Keep a list of all the great books you want to read. You can keep this in a pocket notebook. Be sure to add to it whenever you hear about a good book. Keep a running list, and cross out the ones you have read.

    Find a quiet place. Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair without television or computer near the chair. There should be no music or noisy family members.

    Set a high aim. For example. Tell yourself that you want to read 50 books this year. Your best to finish reading them. Just be sure you're still enjoying the reading.

    New rules and behavior standards（标准） for middle school students came out. Who are the most excellent students? Middle schools use a new way to decide that. The best students won't only have good grades. The following are some of the new rules.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Have you ever copied others' work during an exam? Don't do it again. That's not what an honest student should do. If you played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents you were doing your homework.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} April is Bird-Loving Month in China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and learn how to protect them.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} When your classmates are in trouble, remember to give them a hand. You know a friend in need is a friend indeed. Try to do more for others.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Try to stay away from Web pages that are bad for you. Find good websites and use them for homework.

     {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you can discover a new planet someday. Don't look down on new ideas. You should welcome them because new ideas can make life better.

Five Ways to Fight Germs（细菌）

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    If you have a cold or flu，you'd better not pass it on to anyone else. Just use a napkin every time you sneeze or cough. Put used napkins in the dustbin.

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    Always wash your hands with running water and soap before you cat anything，after you use the bathroom and after you sneeze（打喷嚏）or blow your nose. The germs won't stand a chance.

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    Stations, hospitals, supermarkets are places filled with germs that make people sick. When people cough or sneeze, the germs spread widely, landing here and there.

    Unless it's necessary, go out less often.

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    You should always buy pets from a good pet shop and take them to the animal doctor regularly. Keep pets as clean as possible and always wash your hands after you play with them.

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    When you go food shopping, buy all the things for the fridge, and put them away as soon as you get home.

    Always prepare for food with clean hands.

    A cold is the most common illness among us.这里有一些建议来防止感冒。

    Drink lots of hot water. This is an effective way to stop a cold. You'd better take at least 8 to 10 glasses a day.

    Check your temperature often. If your temperature is lower than 102 degrees F, don't care much about it. With your body temperature being higher than normal, it will be difficult for the viruses (病毒)to grow. In other words, having a low-grade fever (up to 102°F) is your body's way to protect itself from viruses.

    Make your sore throat feel better. Chicken soup or any kind of sour soup you like, is an excellent choice.

    Gel enough rest and slay warm. You should get enough sleep. Make sure to keep yourself warm and dry because you may feel cold at that time. If you are starting to sweat a lot, change your clothes immediately. You do not allow your sweat to just dry especially on your chest and back. As much as possible, wear cotton-made clothes to allow your skin to breathe and make you feel more comfortable.