Let's have a look at some different kinds of entertainment (娱乐).

 Watching television is one. There are different kinds of programs on TV. Change the channels (频道) and you can see everything on TV, from news, to music, to movies.

 Going to the cinema is another. Once a week or twice a month, it is good entertainment, if you like watching movies. You make a plan, go out, watch a movie and eat out! It's more interesting than sitting on the sofa and changing channels.

 Surfing the Internet is another! You can talk with friends and play games. You can use it to do work and study. You can find everything you like on the Internet.

 Books are still man's best friend. Reading a book is the best way to get calm. A good book will take you to a new life. Now many people don't like this entertainment, but you should try it, if you are bored with others.

Personal Information of Teachers

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Jane Birch is from America. She can speak5 languages and has been to 14 countries. She is very popular with students and has many ways of learning foreign languages.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Daisy Chambers, a smart lady, is good at playing the piano. She has been learning it for ten years. Amazingly, she learns it all by herself. Many students are her fans.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Rod White is a creative teacher and inventor. He believes that invention is for every one and everyone can be an inventor. In his class, students find it great fun to do scientific experiments.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Emily Roy has written many stories. Students love reading her books. She always recommends good books to her students. She plans to write a book to share how reading changes her life.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Lewis Nichols is an excellent swimmer. He takes part in the winter swimming competition every year. He thinks that swimming in cold water builds up not only his body but also his will.

    We all believe we listen well and yet many times we feel others are not listening to us. However, listening goes in both directions -- you may believe you are listening well, but how often have you completely forgotten what was said to you? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Make eye contact.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} When people talk, they put out visual clues that add to the conversation and meaning of their word.

    Stop talking.

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    React without words.

    Let the other person know you are listening through physical reactions, such as head nods, smiles, frowns and eye contact. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

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    Behave as an effective listener. The more you continue to behave as a listener, the more you will be an effective listener.

A. Act as a listener.

B. Make eye contact with the person who is talking to you.

C. There are a few ways to become a more effective listener.

D. Wait your turn and take in what has been said to you before you make a reply.

E. These may also help to let the speaker know whether you are fully understanding his words.

    Aron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents, On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in Utah.

    On that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him, But when his water ran out, he knew that he Would have to do something to wave his own life. He was not ready to die that day, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His love for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.

    Do we have the same spirit as Aron? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.

    Almost everyone likes apple pies in the USA. An apple pie is easy to make, so many people make it at home. You just need apples, flour (面粉), sugar, butter and spices(调味品).

    To make an apple pie, first peel and cut the apples into pieces. Then mix them with spices and put them in a pie tin (罐). Next put butter, sugar and flour in. Put the mixture on the apple pieces and bake the pie for about 30 minutes. The smell of the apple pie is great.

    There are many different ways to make apple pies. Some families have their own secret (秘密) ways and don't tell other people about them. Pies made with berries( 浆果) are also very popular in America. But the apple pie perhaps (也许) is the dessert that everyone loves best.