When someone asks you to do something you do not feel like doing, what should you do? It's a good idea to say “no” at this time. It's better to spend more time on some useful {#blank#}1{#/blank#} .However, you may worry others will think you impolite or{#blank#}2{#/blank#} . What should you do? Here are some tips that may help you.
It is OK to make up white lies. That doesn't mean you are dishonest. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} , it may make both you and the other person pleased and comfortable.
When {#blank#}4{#/blank#} to a party or some other events that you do not want to take part in, you can say, “No, but thanks for the invitation. That's very kind of you.” In this way you can not only refuse{#blank#}5{#/blank#} but make the person who invited you feel comfortable.
When you don't want to lie, just tell the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} . You may say like this, “I want to spend more time on myself,{#blank#}7{#/blank#} I've decided to say‘no'to these activities.” In this way, people will see that you respect yourself, and as a result they'll also pay you{#blank#}8{#/blank#} respect.
My last suggestion is to just do it. You may feel uncomfortable at first, but this is not the reason for {#blank#}9{#/blank#} “no”. Never make anything more complicated （复杂的）than it is.
Feel proud of {#blank#}10{#/blank#} for being strong enough to say “no”.

(1)These shoes are too big for my {#blank#}1{#/blank#} .
(2)It is a{#blank#}2{#/blank#}  day. Let's go outside and play.
(3)In spring, I often {#blank#}3{#/blank#} in the Red Star Park.
(4)Michael{#blank#}4{#/blank#}  his old friend Lily this morning.
(5)Susan will sing some pop songs at her {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  concert.

    What will the world be like in the future? In {#blank#}1{#/blank#} idea, a lot of what we see in science fiction(科幻) films {#blank#}2{#/blank#} true.

    I think there will be flying cars for people to park on—top of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} , lf this happens, there won't be any more traffic jams! I believe that {#blank#}4{#/blank#} houses will be green, as we'll only use the energy {#blank#}5{#/blank#} wind and solar power (太阳能). In the future, I think robots will do most of our {#blank#}6{#/blank#} , so life will be easier. There will be robot teachers too, and children will {#blank#}7{#/blank#} laptop computers(笔记本电脑) to school instead of books. No one really knows {#blank#}8{#/blank#} will happen. All we need to do is to believe in {#blank#}9{#/blank#} . After all, as Albert Einstein once said,”I never think of the future, It comes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} enough."

    There are 24 solar terms (节气) in China, and the Grain Rain(谷雨) is one of them. It falls on April 19 this year.

    This solar term is {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the Grain Rain because it is known for “rain” that helps the grain grow. From its name, we can guess it{#blank#}2{#/blank#}a time of more rain. So if you go out in the next two weeks, you may need to bring an umbrella with you.

    But this is a great time for{#blank#}3{#/blank#}crops. If you miss the time for planting during the Grain Rain, you will feel sorry later. So maybe you can try to plant some flowers or vegetables in your garden. When the spring rain falls,{#blank#}4{#/blank#} begin to grow crops (庄稼). Farmers often say, “Spring rain is as precious (珍贵的) as oil.” It{#blank#}5{#/blank#}farmers hope for a good year ahead.

    There are also many interesting{#blank#}6{#/blank#}during the Grain Rain. In the northern part of China, people like to eat

    Chinese toon{#blank#}7{#/blank#}with eggs. The food made during the Grain Rain tastes wonderful and is good for your stomach. In the southern part of China, the tea leaves are picked during the time. They are called Grain Rain tea, which is famous for its freshness and sweet smell.

    When I looked through my old photos last Sunday, one photo {#blank#}1{#/blank#} my eyes. In the photo, I was sitting in a chair, hugging Duke, my best friend in the whole world.

    Duke was an interesting name for such a little dog. But he was my friend from the moment I could walk. He stayed with me when I read books. When I went outside playing games, he always drove our cats up to the trees and then walked off feeling proud of himself. When he was hungry he would carry his food dish in his mouth and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} it at my mom's feet. When I was sick, he refused {#blank#}3{#/blank#} my bed until I got better than before.

    Now Duke is gone, I won't see him again. But I {#blank#}4{#/blank#} a lot from Duke, life can be good when you live it with love and joy. In my heart, Duke is like a teacher who has taught me how we can love and how we can {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.