On a cold evening with snow floating in the air, I got {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(stick) on the road because of a flat tire(轮胎) .I attempted {#blank#}2{#/blank#}（seek）help from the passing cars, but no one stopped. As I was about to give up hope, a man {#blank#}3{#/blank#}（drive）an old dirty car came to my aid. To be honest, I was scared when he first approached me. Eying him up and down, I thought to myself, 'There is a very good chance {#blank#}4{#/blank#} he may rob me.' He seemed to have sensed my discomfort so he tried to ease my {#blank#}5{#/blank#}（anxious）by introducing himself. His act of kindness made me feel ashamed to have questioned his intentions. {#blank#}6{#/blank#}was really considerate of him to stop to help a perfect stranger like me, especially in such terrible weather. Thus, after the spare tire was fitted, I asked {#blank#}7{#/blank#} much I owed him. I wanted to pay him back. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(surprising), he did not take my offer but rather told me to pass the act of kindness forward and help more people {#blank#}9{#/blank#} need. As he said those words, I noticed him wearing a smile of contentment. Helping others seemed a very {#blank#}10{#/blank#}（nature）thing to him. I witnessed the true beauty of human nature in him.

    Don Ritchie was a famous Australian man. For nearly 50 years, he successfully stopped 160 people from killing {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (they) at a cliff (悬崖), with just a kind word and a smile.

    Don was a real gentleman, he purposely chose to live right across the street from the cliff, just because he wanted to save lives of {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (stranger). He would wake up every morning and look out of the window for anyone {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (stand) too close to the edge of the cliff. If he saw someone and thought they might jump, he would {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (simple) walk over with a smile and say, "Is there something I could do to help you?" That sounds very simple, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} it worked – Ritchie tried to have a talk with these people and ended up inviting them back to his house {#blank#}6{#/blank#} tea or breakfast.

    In a situation {#blank#}7{#/blank#} most people would turn a blind eye, with such simple actions taken by Don, he saved 160 lives. He {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (give) the Local Hero Award in Australia in 2011. Don passed away at the age of 85 in 2012. His story {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (touch) the hearts of all Australians and challenged us to rethink {#blank#}10{#/blank#} it means to be a good neighbor.

    On a bright, warm July afternoon, Mac Hollan, a primary school teacher, was cycling alone from his home to Alaska {#blank#}1{#/blank#} he heard quick and loud breathing behind him. “Man, that's a big dog!” he thought. But when he looked to the side, he saw immediately that it wasn't a doe at all, but a wolf, quickly catching up with him. In fact, he {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (meet) some cyclists just 5 minutes before and had just set {#blank#}3{#/blank#} from a gas station, but now no one could help him.

    Mac found out his can of bear spray (喷雾) and fired at the wolf. It fell back, shaking its head. But a minute later, it was by his side again, making him more {#blank#}4{#/blank#}  (fright). He fired at the wolf {#blank#}5{#/blank#} second time, it fell back only {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (start) the chase (追赶) again quickly.

    Mac waved and yelled at passing cars but was careful not to slow down. He saw a seep uphill climb before him. He knew that once he hit the hill, he {#blank#}7{#/blank#}  (catch) up and the wolf's {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (tooth) would be tearing into his flesh.

    At this moment, Paul and Beeky were driving their car on their way to Alaska. They spotted what they, too, thought was a dog {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (run) alongside a man on a bike. As they got {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (close), they realized that the dog was a wolf. They stopped their car in front of him. Mac jumped off his bike immediately and ran for the car quickly.

    How are you getting along with your high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time that you {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(leave) your parents. I know that you are now having trouble{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(communicate) with others. That's{#blank#}3{#/blank#}you are new here and people don't know about you. But I think you can follow the advice below.

    First, you should take{#blank#}4{#/blank#}active part in the discussions and show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn to listen to other people's views{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(careful). Second, you should learn about your classmates' likes and dislikes,{#blank#}6{#/blank#}can make you get familiar with them. Only in this way can you get to know more{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(difference) people and show them that you are just as friendly. I'm always here ready to help. We can take part in some{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(activity) together and I can introduce you to others.

    There's no need{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(worry) too much. People will know you more very soon and will like to make friends{#blank#}10{#/blank#}you if you can do as the above.

    All our teachers try to make classes lively and {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(interest), so that we won't get {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(bore). The class of my English teacher is organized well although some students often say they hate this subject. I know I can't avoid {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(lose) my confidence unless I work hard. I also know I must make sure of enough time and energy {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(learn) English. I once {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(admit) to my parents that I had trouble with my English learning and they encouraged me greatly. The teacher is always strict {#blank#}6{#/blank#} me. With my teacher {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(help) me, I have made great progress in English. Last week, I didn't get nervous in the English examination or answer incorrectly, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} meant that I succeeded. My teacher thinks I am shy {#blank#}9{#/blank#} much more intelligent than other students! In my opinion, my English teacher is patient, energetic and serious in his English literature class, and he leaves me such a deep and good {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(impress). I will show respect for him forever.

    Mochi (年糕) is a traditional food popular in Chinese and Japanese cooking, made from {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (special) treated rice. It is often presented in the form of a round cake, and is traditionally exchanged at the New Year.

Mochi is made by {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (put) sticky rice into water overnight, cooking it and pounding it into a sticky paste. The paste is made into shapes ranging from simple to complex rounds, some of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} are stuffed with sweet fillings. Mochi is often decorated with {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (flower) or fruits, especially when it is exchanged as {#blank#}5{#/blank#} gift at celebrations like birthdays and the New Year.

    Traditionally, wooden mortars (臼) and pestles (杵) {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (use) to pound mochi rice. Fresh mochi is usually cooked and served warm {#blank#}7{#/blank#} a variety of sauces. Steaming and boiling are both popular preparations in Japan, along with cooking. Fresh mochi is soft but it{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (hard) quickly. Prepacked mochi blocks, flattened and cut into square pieces or shaped into rounds, are available at grocery stores. Mochi can go bad easily, so it's {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (good) to cook soon than to keep it in your fridge.

    Hard mochi pieces can be cooked, deep-fried, boiled, and more. Cooked mochi is very sticky, so be careful not {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (choke) on it.