Twenty-five-year-old South African DJ Mandla Maseko has been chosen as one of 23 people who will get to go to space! Maseko, a 1 African, can't wait to become the first black South African to go to 2!

    He and 22 others were some of over one million who 3 the Lynx Apollo Space Academy competition to win a ticket to space. When he was 4 why he wanted to go to space, Maseko's answer was 5, "want to fight against the rules of gravity(引力)."

    He will start to do so on a Lynx mark II space ship in 2015, not only fighting against gravity but also realising his childhood 6 of becoming an astronaut when he grew up.

    "We blacks also 7 with dreams. You dreamed of being a policeman or a teacher but you know you won't get as far as a pilot or an astronaut. Then I went to the space camp and I told 8 that I could be an astronaut," said Maseko.

    During the first week of December, Maseko, two other South Africans, 9 more than 100 international contestants(选手) went to the space camp in Orlando, Florida to test if they are 10 enough to go to space.

    Maseko knows there is a long way to go before he finally goes into space. "I'll be the first black South African and the first black African to go into space. When I think of the firsts, the first black presidents—Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, I tell myself to try my best."

Some ways to celebrate (庆祝) the birthday

Everyone has his or her birthday. It's a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (有益的)way to have a birthday party to celebrate the birthday . But do you know other ways to celebrate the birthday {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (好地)？

Have a big dinner with your family. It's a good time for you to talk with your family when you have dinner on your birthday. Tell your parents your problems or ask some {#blank#}3{#/blank#}（问题） about your study and life . They may help you. You may have dinner at home or in a restaurant.

Go on a {#blank#}4{#/blank#}（短的）trip. If your birthday is on Saturdays or {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (星期天)，why not take a trip ? With a friend of {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (你的 ) , you can go to some places near your house . For sure , July and  {#blank#}7{#/blank#} （八月）are the best time to take a trip . Always remember to take a camera（照相机） and you can take some nice {#blank#}8{#/blank#}（照片）.

See a movie (电影). To celebrate your birthday ,{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (怎样) about seeing an interesting movie with your parents or friends ?

Do some housework(家务). You can help your parents do some housework. They  {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (需要)you in their life . It will let them know you are one year older and can help them more.

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要点：

1. What happened?

2. Why were you happy at that time?

3. What have you learned from the experience?

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Happiness is always around us if we put our heart into it.

I was in fifth grade and about to take a science test. Since first grade, I had always been good at school. Simple science was 1 for me and I always did well on tests. When it came to fifth-grade science, however, I was struggling (挣扎). I couldn't seem to 2 it no matter how hard I tried. I was 3 .

My mom and dad had always been so proud of my grade, and I didn't want to let them down. So just before the test I had written several 4 from the textbook on my desk in pencil. The writing could hardly be seen. I sat 5 as the teacher started to hand out to the test. I didn't want to get caught, but I didn't want to 6 , either.

As the teacher was starting down my row, suddenly the fire alarm 7 . It was a fire drill (消防演习). We all 8 out of the door and stood together, waiting to be allowed back into the building.

As I stood outside in the warm 9 , I realized what a fool I had been. I knew my mom and dad would still love me no matter what my grade was. 10 we came into the classroom, I walked to my desk and 11 the notes away. I had been given a second 12 , and I wasn't going to waste it. I took the test, did my best and felt 13 . I don't remember what my grade was, but what happened that day has 14 in my heart and mind ever since.

Life is full of second chances, but you have to be willing to take them. You have to be willing to accept your 15 and grow from them. Every day when you wake up, you are given a second chance at life. Treasure it! And use it wisely!

Amy's favourite writer released (发布) a new book last week. Amy was very excited because she had enough money to 1 it this weekend. She talked about the book with her online chat group (聊天群). A lot of the other children wanted to buy the book too.

Stephanie, one child from the group, sent Amy a(n) 2 . It said that Stephanie wanted to meet Amy at the bookstore to buy the new book together. Amy 3 her mum about it. Her mum asked, "Do you know Stephanie from school?"

"No," Amy answered. "We only talked online."

"Listen," Amy's mum said, "I want you to have 4 , but sometimes, people online aren't who they say they are. So I don't think it's a 5 idea for you to meet this person (人)."

"But, Mum," Amy said, " 6 Stephanie just wants to buy a book with me."

Amy's mum said, "Let's do this. Dad and I will go with you. If Stephanie is just a child and wants to make friends with you, that's great. 7 she is not, you'll be safe."

Amy didn't like that idea. It made her feel like a baby. But she knew her mum was 8 , so she said yes. Then she told Stephanie that she would go to the bookstore with her parents at 9:30 am.

The next day, Amy got to the bookstore on time. But she didn't 9 Stephanie. Amy then knew that her mum was right. She felt 10 that her parents were there to look after her and keep (保持) her safe.

Eddie loves playing football. It's his favourite sport. But there's a small problem. His shoes are very 1 . When he plays football at school, some of his classmates 2 when they see his shoes, "Are these shoes your grandpa's? Ha ha ..."

After school, Eddie goes back home and cries 3 . He doesn't want to play football anymore. He tells his 4 to Grandpa, "My shoes are too old! I can't play well with them." Grandpa listens carefully and has a good 5 . He says to Eddie, "Dear, I'm sorry to hear that, 6 I think I can help. Bring those shoes to my room and let me give you a 7 ."

His grandpa begins to colour the shoes in black and red. Slowly, the shape of a football and fireworks show on the shoes and the old shoes start to look 8 . When Grandpa finishes, he says with a smile, "You have amazing shoes now, but you should always remember: You can play well without beautiful shoes. The boy in the shoes 9 , not the shoes on the boy!" The next morning, Eddie wears the shoes and goes to school happily. After that day, Grandpa's words always 10 him when he plays with his "Grandpa's shoes".