We are often warned by our teacher not to waste precious (宝贵的)time, because time lost will never return. I think it quite true. What does time look like?  {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Time is abstract (抽象的), so we have to think about it.

Time passes very quickly. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.  It is because they don't know how to make use of their time. They waste it in going to theatres, cinemas and parks, and doing other things. Why do we study every day? Why do we work? Why do most people would rather take buses instead of walking? The answer is very simple. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

Today we are living in the 21st century. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. When a person dies, his life ends. Since life is short, we must devote our time and energy to our study so that we may be able to serve the people well in the future. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, for it does not only bring us failure but also does us other harm. If it is necessary for us to do our work today, let us do it today and not leave it until tomorrow.

Remember time is much more valuable (珍贵的)than money.

A. We look upon time as life

B. Nobody knows because we can't see it or touch it and we can't buy it with money

C. Some students say they don't have enough time to review all their lessons

D. Laziness is the thief of time

E. We wish to save time because time is precious

Have you ever heard the saying "Happiness is nothing more {#blank#}1{#/blank#} good health." Health is very important, How can we stay healthy? Here {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(be) three children's opinions.

Lucy: Well, I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day. I'm on the school volleyball team. I practice playing volleyball {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(two) a week. Yesterday, we had a volleyball match. It was raining heavily while we {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (have) the match. However, we still enjoyed ourselves.

Eric: My father always cares {#blank#}5{#/blank#} my health. He makes me get up early and run with him every morning. And he hardly allows me to use the computer. He thinks it's bad for my health. He would like me {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (do) some housework with him. Thanks to my dad! Now, I am one of the {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (strong) students in my class.

Rosa: I have many good friends at school. They are all {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(friend) to me. I like playing with them. We always play {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (happy) together. I don't watch TV too often at home. My home is near the school, {#blank#}10{#/blank#} I usually walk to school. I think these good habits are good for my health.

I think the most basic way to connect with others is to listen. Perhaps, the most important thing we give each other is our attention. When people are talking,there is no need to do anything but receive them and take them in. Listen to what they are saying. In most cases, listening is more important than understanding. It takes me a long time to believe in the power of simple saying"I'm sorry."One of my patients told me that when she tried to tell her story, people often broke her off. Finally, she stopped talking to most people. When we stop what some one is saying to let him or her know that we understand, we move attention to ourselves. Ihave learned to do with someone's crying by just listening to him or her. I used to pass them the paper. I realized that it might be just another way to calm them down. When they cried, they find me there with them. I used to think that people were very great if they were willing to listen only even if they did not know the answer. But now I know ____.

Have you seen any scarecrows (稻草人)? In the countryside of our country, some villagers like to set up some scarecrows in the fields in order to prevent birds from harming their crops. They think that this can play a role in driving away birds. In fact, not only farmers love to use scarecrows, but also some airports have installed scarecrows in such a developed technology today, which plays a very good role in driving away birds. Some people will say that birds are not fools, and they will come back to eat after a long time. So do the birds really feel scared? Can scarecrows really play a role in driving away birds? Not very — unless you're willing to put some extra(额外)effort into them.

While traditional scarecrows who couldn't move do work against "pest birds" (eg. crows and blackbirds), the effect is almost always temporary (暂时的). Over time, the birds get used to scarecrows who couldn't move and reuse their destructive (破坏性的)habits.

However, a few tricks can up your scarecrow's game. Researchers have learned that those with realistic facial features(特征)and brightly colored clothes are better at driving away birds. Also, moving a scarecrow around every few days often helps. According to several studies, flailing(大幅波动) scarecrows get the very best results.

The Internet has changed the world, people are able to get and share information in seconds. Nowadays, people begin to wonder: Is the Internet good or bad? "It's impossible to answer that question because the Internet means so many things," says psychologist （心理学家） Patricia Greenfield.

Some are truly wonderful. In many ways it makes life easier and simpler. It helps us get things done more quickly. It opens up the world to us. And if a friend lives far away, the Internet makes it easy to stay in touch.

However, the issue （话题）    isn't black and white. Some can become real problems if we don't take care. Spending too much time online is bad to people's health. It may even cause them to be less social with family and friends. Aside from that, some people attack the web or use the Internet to steal others' personal information, even banking information. Most of the young students think the Internet is simply an icon （图标） on the screen（屏幕）. Kids won't realize that the Internet is a network of millions of computers until about 10 years old.

The Internet can be a useful tool, but don't let it take up all of your time. Use the Internet properly and carefully and it can make your life more colourful.