People，animals and plants all live on the Earth．The Earth turns around itself once 24 hours．This is why there is a day and a night Oil the Earth．The Earth goes around the sun once a year for giving us different seasons．The moon moves around the Earth．The sun is much bigger than the moon．But the moon looks bigger than the sun because it's much nearer to the Earth．The sun is very bright．It gives out a very strong light．The moon looks quite bright，too．But it can't give out any light at all．

    Hi, I'm Mike. I'm a clever student. Usually, I go to school on foot. Because my home is near the school. Tom is my good friend. We often go to school together. My father is a doctor. He often goes to work by car. My mother is a teacher. She often goes to work by bus, but sometimes by bike.

    On weekends, I often go to the park with my parents. In the afternoon, I often go to the library by bike. I like reading. After dinner, I like watching TV with my family.

Liu Maodan

Twelve years old

China

Dear Xiaohong,

    You are a lovely girl. We are in the same class in the primary school. We always have a great time at school. You are my good friend. You always help me in English. Thank you very much! I will remember you forever. Good luck for the future!

Yours,

Liu Miaodan

    Hi, I'm Sally. I live in Canada. I hear there are many interesting places in China. I plan to go to Beijing, Hangzhou and Xi'an next month by plane. Beijing is the capital of China. The Great Wall is in Beijing. It's very long. The West Lake is in Hangzhou. Hangzhou is in Zhejiang Province. I hear it is very beautiful. Xi'an is in Shaanxi. The terracotta army is in there. It is very famous.

    One day, I had lunch in a small restaurant. After lunch, I couldn't see my bag. I put it on a chair beside the door but it wasn't there. I was looking for the bag. The waiter came in.

    "Did you have a good meal?" he asked.

    "Yes, thank you. " I answered, "But I can't pay the bill(账单). I haven't got my bag."

    The waiter smiled and went out at once. In a few minutes he went back with my bag in his hand. "I am sorry," he said. "The dog took it into the garden. He often does this. "