In a small house outside London lives an old man. People often see him look {#blank#}1{#/blank#} his flowers in his garden all the time.

    One day, a young painter {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (go) by the old man's house. He looked at the nice garden and the special room, picturing how happy he would be if he lived in such a {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (beauty) place. Suddenly he found the old gardener {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (terrible) blind. Shocked, he walked to the old man and asked, “Why are you taking care of the flowers every day which you can't see in fact?” The old man smiled, “I can tell you four reasons. First, I was {#blank#}5{#/blank#} gardener when I was young and I really love this job. Second, although I can't see these flowers, I can touch them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of them. As to the last, it's you.”

    “Me? But you don't know me.” answered the painter, still puzzled.

    “Yeah, it's true that I don't know you. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} I know flowers are gifts which everyone loves. And the beauty of my garden will get many people into a good mood.” answered the old man.

    The words of the gardener warm me with {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (please). He looked after the flowers {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (make) others enjoy the warm sunshine in spring. He can't see the beautiful flowers he planted, just like Beethoven, who can't hear his wonderful music {#blank#}9{#/blank#}.

    The old man is alone but not lonely. All of his flowers are his friends and neighbors. They {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (grow) in his heart. I believe that he can hear the voice of them.

    What is your choice when you feel like eating something between classes: fruit or candy?

    Experts say snacking (吃零食) is not all b{#blank#}1{#/blank#}It depends on what you eat and why and when you eat it.

    First, it is important to remember what snacks are{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(health). Forget sodas and fast food because they are harmful to your health.

    Second, you'd better know why you're snacking before you are actually doing it.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(记得) that it's always better to eat for hunger. Never binge (大吃大喝) just because you feel bored or everyone else is eating. If you do so, you might put on weight (重量).

    Finally, when to eat snacks? It's not wise to eat snacks while you are watching TV or doing homework. Then you don't really focus on your food. You'll probably eat much more than you need. And some doctors suggest eating snacks two hours {#blank#}4{#/blank#}/bI′fɔ(r)/ meals, or you will lose your appetite (食欲) at dinner time. Bedtime is not a good t{#blank#}5{#/blank#}for snacking.

    If you watch what you eat, you will live a better life.

    Gina was a big dog. She was clever and was always {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (help) her owner-a blind man.

    Once some bad {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (man) broke into the blind man's house. They tied him up with a rope, left {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (he) on the floor and took some money. They kept Gina {#blank#}4{#/blank#} another room.

    Gina tried to open the door of the room, but she couldn't. There was a large window in the room, but it was too high {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Gina to reach. She {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (pull) a chair over to the window and stood on it. She pushed and pulled at the window and at last she got it {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (open). With a large jump, she got out.

    Gina came into the room where the blind man had been left. She untied the rope round the blind man's arms and legs. Then she helped him {#blank#}8{#/blank#}of the house and down the road to the nearest house.

    When the woman in this house {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(hear) the blind man's story, she called the police. The policemen caught the bad men. Gina saved the blind man {#blank#}10{#/blank#} his money.

    Look at the picture. There {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (be) many people in the restaurant. Some people {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (work) in it. Millie is washing the dishes {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the moment. The {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (manager) are talking about the photos. The photos are {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the Great Wall. A dog {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (sleep) under the table. I often {#blank#}7{#/blank#} with it.

    The girl in the yellow dress is Rose. She is {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a small town near London. She {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (sing) beautifully. You can also find some cars in it. The black one is my uncle's. He can {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (drive), but I can't.