One day, I was waiting for my friend at thebus station. A man came to sell1andI just smiled and said thank you. I didn't know if it was because of my smile,the young man came closer and stood2meand started talking to me. "You know, I wasn't born like this, sellingshoes. I had a family, but one day my life just3upside down and all was gone," he said. He told me that hiswife took away all his money, sold his car and the house. It was really a hardtime for him and he was4atthat time. He had nothing and then5tosell shoes to make a living. I stood next to him and listened, but I was still6how someone could be so open to a totalstranger like that. Then I realized that some people get7in that way. We often meet people withtroubles in their hearts. For some of them, there isn't anybody to listen tothem,8I've learned to be kind to them. Ialways spare my time to listen to them. By doing this, the one9listens can not only help othersbut also himself,because he gets to learn something from what others10andsee other sides of life. This will make the world a better place to live in forall of us.

A barking (吠)dog does not bite (咬)

Tom is a little boy of eight. His father is a doctor. He works in a hospital. He is often very busy (忙).{#blank#}1{#/blank#} After dinner, he says to Tom, "Tom, it's a nice evening. Put on your cap and coat.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}."

Tom is very glad.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} He puts on his cap and coat and says, "Dad, I am ready." Then Tom and his father go out to the park. Suddenly, they see a big, black dog.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Tom is very afraid (害怕) of the dog. He wants to run home. His father, says, "{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Don't you know the proverb (谚语), ‘A barking dog doesn't bite'?"

"Oh, yes! Dad," says Tom. "I know the proverb, you know the proverb, but does the dog know the proverb?"

Silent and calm, 25-year-old Linda looks out of the window. She is smiling now, but she was unhappy for 1 long time. Today, she is the writer of a best-seller. And he is also one of 2 artists. She shares her experience in her book. 

Linda did not speak 3 she was two and a half years old. And she has autism(自闭症)and difficulty in talking with 4 . She never played with other kids, instead she just sat 5 and watched them. 

Growing up, her classmates bullied(欺凌) her. Some kids even stole 6 snacks. She tried changing schools,  7 her new classmates still didn't like her. The bullying went on. She 8 had trouble with study. But she didn't let them stop her. With the 9 of her parents, Linda could go to hospital to see doctors. 

   At last, doctors said that Linda 10 never succeed or finish her studies. But Linda's mother didn't give up on her daughter. Because she thought that 11 is impossible if she tried her best. So she made Linda know 12 interesting it is to paint beautiful paintings. When Linda was 13 , she went to art college to study painting. And later the local volunteers 14 her to join them. So she could tell her story to people. Now she is not sad any more. At the age of 25, Linda is able to sell her books and 15 of her paintings to help herself and her family. Linda's story is not only influencing others, but also changing their lives. 

 My phone rang. It was a text from an unfamiliar number, showing a photo of a smiling man in his 30s. "What a strange picture to receive!" I thought to myself. 

 For the past three years, I have been getting texts meant for this man, Jared. When the second text came, I was a playful sixth grader. 

"My Mom just told me that the Football Club will host a free barbeque dinner on Saturday! Hope you all will enjoy it, " it said. 

"YUMMMY!" I carefully responded. 

 The story of Jared became deeper. I learned that he was part of the" Bowery Mission, " which sounded like a gaming group. Looking it up, I realized it was an organization that helped poor families. This was around the same time I stopped volunteering in my community. I spent more time taking art classes and trying different sports. I then joined the group texts. When a message came about donating food, I texted back, "Count me in!"

 However, I started to feel bad about this lie. A man sent a long message, talking about the hopeless moments in his life. As I imagined what a good friend Jared could be, I felt ashamed that I was unable to provide the support this man needed and realized that I was not even a good listener to my own friends. 

 Throughout this time, I noticed how much Jared's life has changed and I have also been discovering who I am. Learning from Jared, I have grown out of the naughty self, made more efforts tor my community, and become a more understanding friend. Last month, I received another text. Yet, I replied:" Hey, sorry, this is-not Jared, but I hope he is doing well. "

Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang, the most northern province in China. Over 2024 New Year holiday, China's Ice and Snow Festival was held in a park in Harbin. Some Chinese-style buildings, bridges and fairy-tale castles were built around the park. It a{#blank#}1{#/blank#} over five times more tourists than a year ago. Most of them came from the south of China. Some netizens provided h{#blank#}2{#/blank#} suggestions for these southerners. They helped them pay attention to the need for clothing that protects them from the freezing outdoor temperatures. Soon, the name of "Southern Little Potatoes" became popular and was w{#blank#}3{#/blank#} used on social media.

The ice and snow season in Harbin lasted for about 2 months. The hotel rooms booked out during February. Many "Southern Little Potatoes" s{#blank#}4{#/blank#} the Spring Festival with their families in Harbin this year. They went skiing and enjoyed wonderful ice views around the park.

"I come from Guangzhou. It's my first experience with real snow. I love this amazing c{#blank#}5{#/blank#}." Long Ping, a 19-year-old college student said, "I wish I could have another wonderful holiday here again."

Dear Michael, 

How are you? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Let me tell you now. 

In the morning, we have four classes. At 8:00, we have the first class. It is always maths, English or Chinese. My favourite subject is maths. Why? Because I love numbers very much. The second class begins at 9：00. After the class，we have a break（课间休息）. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}The next two classes are from 10:00 to 11:45. And then we have lunch in the school dining hall at 12:00. I like to eat food there. In the afternoon, we always have PE, art or music. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} In the PE class, I can play sports. How interesting! Our classes finish at 4:00. Then we can go home.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} What about your school days?

Yours, 

Zhang Wei

What's your favourite day of the week？Why？（答案不多于15词）{#blank#}5{#/blank#}