Most people would get a doll or a toy from their parents when they were young. Sometimes they might like it {#blank#}1{#/blank#} much that they wanted more of it. Then they were in their way to become a real collector. Many collectors, young and old, start out in the same way: Their parents give them a toy, and another one, and another one, until the shelf is full {#blank#}2{#/blank#} all kinds of toys. Other collectors begin collecting when their parents or grandparents pass down {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (they) own collections. However they start, collectors are people {#blank#}4{#/blank#} take their interests to a whole new level.

    Here are some reasons why collecting is so cool. One of many benefits you can get from collecting things {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (be) just having as much fun with it as possible. Nothing can be more exciting than seeing your collection arranged {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (careful) on a shelf or in albums, ready for the world {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (see). There is also that excitement from waiting for a new toy or book. Another good thing about {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (collect) is that you get to learn so much as well. Many collectors learn a lot about the things they collect and become experts. An even cooler thing about having your own collection is that it can {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (sell) at a high price after a few years if it's a very special one.

    Collecting items is not only {#blank#}10{#/blank#} fun pastime but also a way to earn money. If you do not know how to begin your collection, ask your mum or dad for help, or visit a museum to find something that may interest you.

    Ever since I was a young girl, my favourite kind of music has been blues ( 布鲁斯音乐 ). The {#blank#}1{#/blank#}CD I bought was Chuck Berry's Greatest Hits when I was 11 years old. I really {#blank#}2{#/blank#} it and I would singalong and dance around my bedroom to the music. Even now, whenever I {#blank#}3{#/blank#}one of Chuck Berry's songs ,I can't help but(无法不……) sing along to the music.

    As I got older, I started to listen to other {#blank#}4{#/blank#} . I would listen to Elvis Presley almost every day after school. I {#blank#}5{#/blank#}loved music that made me want to dance. I started to love soul music(灵乐) too after a friend bought me a Motown Classics CD {#blank#}6{#/blank#} my 15th birthday. My favourite hobby was listening to Aretha Franklin or Katrina and the Waves. I looked up to ( 尊敬) a lot of these {#blank#}7{#/blank#} artists and performers(表演者) and still do that to this day. As quite a(n) {#blank#}8{#/blank#} person, hearing these people perform with such Confidence and such talent was inspirational(鼓舞人心的) to me.

    I find that if I have had a hard day {#blank#}9{#/blank#} I'm feeling a little low , listening to something upbeat( 积极向上的) can cheer me up. In fact, scientists have {#blank#}10{#/blank#}that people can make themselves feel good by listening to upbeat songs!

Amy: Who's that man?

Chen Jie:{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (he/He) is my father.

Chen Jie: Hi, Dad.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (that/This ) is{#blank#}3{#/blank#} ( your/my) friend, Amy.

Dad：Nice to{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (meat/meet) you.

Amy: Nice to meet you, too.

It's time for class. You {#blank#}1{#/blank#} stop playing football or you {#blank#}2{#/blank#} be late for class.