Steven Spielberg is a famous American filmmaker (电影制作人). When he was {#blank#}1{#/blank#} middle school, he wanted to make a film.

    After his father gave him a tiny video camera{#blank#}2{#/blank#} his twelfth birthday gift, he became more interested in making {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(film). He had an idea for a movie, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}he had no money. He started a tree-planting business and made his film {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the money he got.  He never stopped {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (make) films, even after many film schools rejected him.

    Today he is one of {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(famous) filmmakers in the world. His movies are about those brave and kind people. His {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (character) often fight for what is good. Some of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (he) films are about his Jewish background, such as Schindler's List. Spielberg said, "I don't dream that much at night because I dream for a living." He encouraged people of all {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (age) to achieve their dreams.

    A new term begins. We are glad {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (return)to school again. In Grade 8, we have a new subject {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Some students think it is hard, but some think it is {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (interest) Mr. Smith is our teacher. He is from {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (English). He is friendly and {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (knowledge) He advises us {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (study) hard.

    In his first class, Mr. Smith asked what we liked and {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. The students were active about this question. Kate told us her favourite food was {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (pancake), but she didn't like meat. To our {#blank#}9{#/blank#} Tony, a naughty boy, said that he liked {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (copy) others homework, for he didn't like study.