Many teenagers (青少年) feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members don't know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite usual for brothers and sisters to fight with each other, and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.

      It is very important to have one good friend or a group of friends. Even when teenagers are not with their friends, they usually   A   a lot of time talking with them on the phone. This communication is very important in children's growing up, because friends can discuss things. Today some things are difficult to discuss with their family members.

      However, parents often try to choose their children's friends for them. Some parents may even   B   their children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions?

      ·Who chooses your friends?

      ·Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?

      ·Have you got a good friend your parents don't like?

      Your answers are welcome.

    Have you taken a plane? Have you thought about the ways to survive(生存) in a plane crash(坠机)? Here are some tips for you. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} .The key to survive on planes is how quickly you can get out. So it's best to get seats as close as possible to a door. Or try to sit in the back of the plane because passengers in the back seats are safer than those in the front.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} .First of all, read the safety information card and listen to the safety speech carefully. Every type of plane has different safety instructions. If you're sitting near a door, make sure you know how to open it if you need to. What's more, don't forget to keep your seat belt fastened(系牢) .

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.When there is a fire, breathing smoke in is one of the main causes of death. So cover your nose and mouth with a cloth to avoid it.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.Don't be too nervous and try to keep a cool head all the time. Remember that even in the worst situation, you still have a chance to be safe.

    Members of an international organization are called the Global Greeters. They offer travelers the chance to get to know a city as well as local people do.

    Unlike the professional guides(专业导游), the volunteer greeters act more like neighbours. They take visitors to visit the city–either on foot or public traffic—to discover favourite neighbourhoods, cafes and parks.

    All the programs work a little differently, but the basics(基本项目) are the same. The tours are free and last anywhere for two or four hours. Volunteers can be all ages, and their ages and interests try to match the travelers.

    New York City(USA)

    Big Apple Greeter is the pioneer “welcome visitor” program founded in 1992 by New Yorker Lynn Brooks. More than 300 volunteers now can welcome guests from all over the world in 22 languages. Greeters explain the New York City subway and bus systems and show guests around one or more of their favourite neighbourhoods. Like many greeter organizations, Big Apple accepts online donations to help with its daily costs.

    Houston(USA)

    Houston Greeters will organize activities such as golf, biking or an outing to an Astros game(太空人队的比赛). Another activity is to arrange a tour in need of a particular interest.

    Chicago(USA)

    Chicago Greeters help visitors visit one of the city's many famous neighbourhoods. The group organizes walks through Ukrainian Village on the Near North Side and Andersonville, home to Scandinavian restaurants and shops and Middle Eastern bakeries. Guides will also organize tours around themes such as fashion, film or public art.

    France

    In France, English speaking volunteers for Parisien d'un Jour lead visitors through hidden corners of Paris, often ending with a lively discussion on a café balcony. Guides in Lyon organize walks around themes such as shopping, markets and sports.

Tips for Keeping Your Body Healthy

    It is not common for the human body to sit for a long time in the old days. But now sitting for a long time every day is common. Sitting for a long time is dangerous for your health. You can hurt your arms and your neck.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} 

    People who work in offices often have health problems. People who travel many hours on planes often say they feel bad at the end of a long trip. The following tips can help you if you don't want any problems.

    Sit correctly. Keep your back straight and your feet on the floor. It is very necessary to have a comfortable chair.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

    Take breaks often. Don't sit for more than thirty minutes{#blank#}3{#/blank#}. Having a break can help you do more work in the day.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Water cleans your body and keeps healthy. It's good for you and gives you energy. But please don't drink lots of coffee or tea.

    Move your body. Stretching (拉伸) is a simple and quick way of moving your body while you are sitting down. Stretch your arms, your hands and your shoulders.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. You can also hurt your back

B. Drink water

C. Stand up and have a break

D. Don't stretch a lot if it hurts

E. The chair can help you sit correctly

{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Alex does well at school. He is always ready to help teachers and his classmates.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Ben plays most ball games well. He is also the leader of the school football team.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Ellen often does housework at home. She wants to make the classroom clean and tidy.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Sarah likes talking with foreigners in English. She can get good scores in the English test.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Edward is good at playing the violin. Last year, he played it in the school Art Festival.

A. The cleaning monitor              B. The music monitor

C. The class monitor                  D. The PE monitor

E. The English monitor                F. The math monitor