Studying in groups is becoming more and more popular in class. It has many{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (advantage). For example, we can not only save time but also encourage each other when we study {#blank#}2{#/blank#}groups. I still remember when I was in Grade 8, my physics {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(be) very poor. I had{#blank#}4{#/blank#}really hard time with it. Once in class, the teachers asked{#blank#}5{#/blank#}to discuss it with each other, but I was very shy, I could not do it like what they told me. My physics teacher encouraged me to face others and talk with someone else{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(brave). Then I studied with some classmates together. When I did not understand any questions, they could give me some advice, I could quickly find out the ways{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(deal) with the problems. After that, I felt very relaxed and asked my classmates a lot of questions about physics. I did not feel stressed out at all. At last, I finished my homework {#blank#}8{#/blank#}myself for the first time. How {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(excite) I was!

    At least thirty times Bobby had tried to climb the snowy mountain, but he Because of {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(study) in groups, I am not worried about physics any more. With my classmates' help, I get more confidence. It also gives me more chances to improve myself in many ways.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(keep) a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing abilities.

    Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we keep doing this，{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (gradual)we'll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English，we will certainly meet many difficulties. First, it often happens that we have difficulty{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(find)proper words and phrases to give expression to our mind.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (two), there are so many idioms(成语)in Chinese{#blank#}6{#/blank#}it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.

    In my opinion，my{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(suggest)is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English  dictionary  within  easy reach. Whenever something{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(beat)us，we can first put it down in our notebook and then refer {#blank#}9{#/blank#} our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help，if necessary. In short，I believe that it is of great use to keep{#blank#}10{#/blank#}diary in English for the development of our writing skills.

    The representatives from six major international film festivals attended a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (week) programme. Maria says that the Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}is an annual festival that {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (begin) in 1932. Kathy tells the audience that the Sundance Film Festival deliberately boycotts all Hollywood films and that they don't foresee ever including {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Isabel says Cannes is {#blank#}5{#/blank#} festival that can make films famous, at which many films {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (show) to the public for the first time. At Berlin International Film Festival, Hollywood films are {#blank#}7{#/blank#}the minority, films that are likely to be overlooked at other festivals have a real chance of {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (become) champions. Mike thinks the Toronto International Film Festival is the {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(two) largest festival in the world. Xu Li says the Shanghai International Film Festival has a good reputation worldwide and they have {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (entry) from many different countries.

    In order to know a foreign language {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(complete), four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear {#blank#}2{#/blank#} spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. Thirdly, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.

    There is no easy way to succeed {#blank#}3{#/blank#} language learning. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of words and {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(they) meaning, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. {#blank#}7{#/blank#}we are satisfied with only a few rules we {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(memorize), we are not really learning the language. “Learn through use” is a good piece of advice for those {#blank#}9{#/blank#}are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practise speaking and {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(write) the language whenever we can.

    Hi, I've got something {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (excite) to tell you. I was in an elevator yesterday and saw Robin Drexel, the famous movie star! I just stood there, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (freeze). I couldn't say a word. But {#blank#}3{#/blank#} of a sudden, she turned to me, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (say), "Hello" too. Then she asked me {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the restaurant was on the fifth floor, I told her I was going to the restaurant {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (my), and I offered to show her where it was. She said, "Oh, fine." Then she said, "Why don't we have lunch together?" Imagine! I never thought I would have lunch with a movie star! But I {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (do)! We had lunch together and talked for about half {#blank#}8{#/blank#} hour. She even paid for my lunch! Can you imagine? But that isn't all. {#blank#}9{#/blank#} lunch, she asked me if she could give me a ride to somewhere. I told her I was going home. {#blank#}10{#/blank#} she took me home in her big, black limousine (豪华轿车). It was an exciting day. That's all for now. I've got to run!