Zhang Lei is a highly skilled（技艺精湛的） doctor. He was born in a lonely1village. The people there lived a hard life. They seldom walked out of the mountain. They could2get good education. However, Zhang Lei was3, for he not only went to college, but he also became an excellent doctor. Then what made him lucky? A volunteer teacher called Han Xue encouraged him, and4his life.

    When Han Xue first entered Zhang Lei's school, she couldn't5her eyes. She was shocked by the sights（情景） in front of her: broken windows, small old desks and chairs. Even worse, students of different ages were in the6classroom. It was the only class in the school. Han Xue realized7poor the people were in education. She planned to8as many ways as she could to help them. One day when Han Xue was giving a class, Zhang Lei9some noises for fun. Other kids laughed. At that time Han Xue decided to make good use of the10to help him. She walked towards Zhang Lei and asked him to put out his hands. Looking at them11, Han Xue said with a kind smile, "As soon as I see your little12, I know you will become a highly skilled doctor in the future. Come on!" Hearing this, Zhang Lei was surprised because almost13 said such words this way. Zhang Lei couldn't believe that completely, but he remembered what the teacher said in his heart.

    After that, Zhang Lei studied harder and then made more14continuously. Later, Zhang Lei went to college. After many years, he became a famous doctor, saving many lives.15Zhang Lei talks about his life, he always expresses thanks to his volunteer teacher. Her encouraging words have made what he is.

    One day a young lady was driving along with her father. They met a strong 1, and the young lady 2 her father. "What should I do?" Her father said. "Keep driving. "

But later. many cars began to pull over (向路边停靠)3  the storm was getting worse and worse. "What should I do?" the young lady asked her father again. "Keep driving. " her father replied 4  the same answer.

    After driving a few miles, she 5  that more cars were also pulling over. She told her father. "I must pull over. I can 6  see ahead. It is terrible, and everyone is pulling over!" Her father told her. "Don't give up. Just keep driving. "

    After a couple of miles she was again on dry land. 7 the sun came out. Her father said. "Now you can pull over and get out. " She asked. "8  now?" Her father said. "Look back at all the people that gave up. They are 9 in the storm. Because you didn't give up your storm is now over. "

    When you 10 hard times, keep going and soon your storm will be over and the sun will shine upon your face again.

    My parents used to tell me how important school was for me, but I didn't think so. I paid little attention to it. But one thing let me finally 1  what my parents meant.

    One day, when I 2 a mobile phone store, I saw an advertisement on its door. It was hiring new workers!

    "Sir, are you hiring people?" I went 3 the shop and asked. "Yes, but you should be the man who we need," the manager answered. He looked at me for a few 4 from head to foot. "Do you have a high school diploma(文凭)?" 5 he, "Or do you have any work experience?"

    I felt so ashamed and 6 that I didn't know what to say, so I just turned around and left.

    I could not fall asleep that night, and I thought a lot about my 7. "I must go to school or I can't do anything without a good education," I 8 to myself silently. I never went back to the store again 9 I finished my study and got a diploma.

    10 looked the same when I returned to the store: the same people and the same design. However, compared with last time, I had more 11. The manager told me they needed new 12. So it was a great chance for me.

    I 13 my diploma to the manager. He looked at it and said, "Great, you are in."

    Now I am still working in the same store. With this experience, I always 14 people to attend school. Education helps you have a bright future. Now I am not worried about my future because I'm still 15 in my spare time.

Matt jumped into bed.His father sat down beside him.

"What kind of daydid you have?" he asked.

"It was a bad dayfor me," Matt answered. "I had a fight with Ned. The teacher sent anote home about me. And Mom talked about it with me."

"Yes, part of theday was bad," Mr. Gold said. "But there were good parts, too. Nowit's time to go to sleep. So, tell me about the best thing today."

Matt smiled."After school I went fishing," he said. "No one wanted to gowith me. So I had to go alone. I didn't think I would have any fun. But I did!I caught a fish!"

"I'm glad you hada good time," Mr. Gold said. "Think about it until(直到)you go to sleep. Happy dreams!"

"Good night,Dad," Matt said.

His father kissed(亲吻)him good night.

Every night, Mr. Goldand Matt have a little talk like this.

Every night, Mattanswers the same question. "What was the best thing that happened to you today?"

Every night Matt goesto sleep thinking about the best thing. He has many happy dreams!

Sometimes he has tothink hard to find the best thing. Sometimes it is a very small thing. But he alwaysfinds one good thing to think about.

Matt's father taughthis son a good way to end his day. You may want to try it. If you do, why not beginthis every night?

A. Complete the passage with the proper forms of the verbs in brackets.

My Friend Tom

My friend Tom was born in Scotland, but now he {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(live)in Sydney, Australia. He {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(go) to Sydney five years ago with his family,   because his father Jack {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(work) there.

He is 25 years old now, and he {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(work) as a professional tennis player in Sydney. In his free time, he likes playing tennis. He {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(play) tennis with me sometimes. We always have a great time together.

He {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(start) playing tennis when he was 7 years old. At first, he {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(play) just for a hobby, but then after graduation he began to be a tennis player.

He usually {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(ride) a bike to work at 7:00 in the morning and goes back home at 5:00 in the afternoon. Then he {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(go)swimming.

He goes back to Scotland once a year. Last year, he {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(fly) to Scotland and {#blank#}11{#/blank#}(stay) with his grandparents for two weeks. He {#blank#}12{#/blank#}(have) a very good holiday.

B. Write short answers to the questions.

Was Tom born in Australia? No, he wasn't.

Did he go to Sydney five years ago? Yes, he did.

Is Tom 30 years old?{#blank#}13{#/blank#}

How does Tom go to work?{#blank#}14{#/blank#}

How was Tom's trip to Scotland last year?{#blank#}15{#/blank#}

Does he usually work ten hours a day?{#blank#}16{#/blank#}

C. Write questions for the answers.

Where was Tom born? In Scotland.

{#blank#}17{#/blank#} In Sydney, Australia.

{#blank#}18{#/blank#} He went there five years ago.

{#blank#}19{#/blank#}  He is a tennis player.

{#blank#}20{#/blank#}  When he was seven years old.

D. Answer the question.

What do you think of Tom's life as a tennis player? {#blank#}21{#/blank#}

A: Good morning, Eric! What's the girl's name?

B: {#blank#}1{#/blank#} first name is Diana. 

A: And what's {#blank#}2{#/blank#} family name?

B: Green.