Jenney is my friend. She {#blank#}1{#/blank#} a cat. The cat is very old. So she can't run quickly and she can't bite, either.
    One day the old cat saw a mouse. She jumped and {#blank#}2{#/blank#}  the mouse. But shecould not bite it, so the mouse jumped out ofher mouth and ran away.
    Jenney became very angry because the mouse couldn't {#blank#}3{#/blank#} by the cat. Shebegan to hit the cat. "Don't hit your old servant," the cat said. "Dear Jenney, I {#blank#}4{#/blank#}  here with you in a few years, for you for many years. Although I am too old,I {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You should be friendly to me."
Please remember what good work the old did when they were young.

Jack: Annie, I'm a little nervous. I have to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday.

Annie: That doesn't sound too bad.

Jack: But I'm a very slow reader.

Annie: For the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} time, just read quickly to get the main ideas. Don't read word by word, read word groups. 

Jack: But I don't understand many of the words. I have to use a {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

Annie: Try to guess a word's {#blank#}3{#/blank#}by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.

Jack: That sounds difficult!

Annie: Well, be patient. It takes time. You can become better by {#blank#}4{#/blank#} something you enjoy every day. The more you read, the {#blank#}5{#/blank#} you'll be.

A: Do you have any plans for this weekend?

B: No, I don't. I just want to have a good rest. I suppose I will just stay at home and listen to music.

A: Oh, what kind of music do you like?

B: I prefer music that is not too {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Smooth music can relax my mind. What about you?

A: I like music that has beautiful {#blank#}2{#/blank#} .A wonderful song is like a poem.

B: That sounds nice.

A: By the way, if you have spare time this weekend, would you like to watch a movie with me?

B: Hmm, it {#blank#}3{#/blank#} on which movie. What is the movie about?

A: It is a love story and the {#blank#}4{#/blank#} is Feng Xiaogang. It has a sad ending.

B: I like {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I just want to laugh and don't want to think too much.

A: In that case, I will ask someone who likes love movies.

B: Oh, I have to go. Have a good weekend.

A: The same to you.

A: Have you ever been to America?

B: Yes.

A: Well, I will go to an American friend's home to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, Could you please tell me what I am {#blank#}1{#/blank#} to do?

B: OK, with pleasure.

A: Should I arrive on time or five to ten minutes late?

B: Both are OK. But don't get there {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

A: I'm {#blank#}3{#/blank#} that traffic might be terrible.

B: Well, if you're more than fifteen minutes late, it right be a good idea to call the host and tell him or her you're going to be late.

A: OK. Should I {#blank#}4{#/blank#} any flowers?

B: Certainly. Flowers are always welcome.

A: What should I do at dinner?

B: Watch the other {#blank#}5{#/blank#} and do what they do. You'll be OK.

A: I see. Thanks a lot.

B: You're welcome.