Sixteen years ago a boy gave me an important gift. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It was the early autumn of my first year at a middle school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone.
Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Then one day, my classmates talked happily with their friends, but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} he passed me and then turned back. He looked at me with a smile.
Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} I started to talk with other students and made friends. Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend now.
One day I asked him why he smiled, but he couldn't remember smiling at me! I t doesn't matter because all the dark days have gone. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} If you think it lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at world and it will smile back.

    Teachers teach us knowledge. They help us know about the world. We asked some kids to talk about their favorite teachers. Read the passage, and see what they think of their teachers.

    Ms. Kincaid is active. She often takes part in activities in and out of school. Her teaching is interesting. She is very kind. She always takes good care of me.

Nasrene Mroue. 11

    Ms. Palmer is a good teacher because she gives us many chances. She forgives (原谅)us when we do something wrong. She often helps me with my math. Now I' m good at math.

Malachi Draughn

    I think that I learn much important information(信息) from Ms. Green. The information is helpful for my later life. I want to thank Ms. Green for helping make me a better person.

Brody Hoke, a policeman

Mrs. Imel is the best person I know. She is always smiling and saying, I love it! I love it! " She believes(相信) in me and every child she teaches.

Makena Weiscopf, 12

    Can you imagine astronauts' everyday life in space? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}They do the same things as us, but they do them differently.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Gravity(重力) holds the food down and keeps the water in the glass. But there is almost no gravity in space, so food can float(漂浮)away, and astronauts must eat and drink carefully.

    Sleeping is very different in space. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They tie the bag to a wall so that they won't float away, and astronauts must eat and drink carefully.

    Exercise is very important in space. On earth, your legs carry your body, but in space, astronauts float. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} This is very bad for their legs, so they must exercise for thirty minutes every day.

    After a day's work, astronauts relax. They may listen to music, read, watch films, play games, or talk to their friends and families by radio.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. So they do not use their legs often.

B It's very expensive to take food into space.

C. Sometimes they just enjoy floating in the air.

D. They also need to eat, sleep, exercise and relax.

E. On earth, we put food on a plate and water in a glass.

F. Astronauts have already visited the Moon and lived on space stations.

G. Some astronauts like to float in the air, but most like to be in a sleeping bag.

    It's normal for you to feel shy and nervous when you are in the new environment. It's natural to feel nervous, or shy in front of others at times. If you think you are too shy and want to be a little more active, try the following advice.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} There is no need to hide it. When people get to know you are a shy person, they may understand you better. It will also help you feel easier in talks.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} When you smile, people will think you're friendly and want to talk with you. Remember that all people have feelings and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.

You shouldn't keep quiet at a party all the time. If you find it hard to start a talk, you can say something nice about people around you. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It must be very helpful for you to start a talk! And after you begin to talk to someone or smile at someone for the first time, remember to say "I did it!" to yourself.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Think about more ways to enjoy the party and have fun. Don't waste time worrying about your look or whether all people like you or not.

    If you keep trying the advice, you may not be shy in the new environment one day. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A.  B.  C.

D.   E.