Brian was a funny student. He loved watching{#blank#}1{#/blank#}when he was young. He hoped {#blank#}2{#/blank#} a comedian (喜剧演员) one day.

    When he heard about the talent show at his school, Brian{#blank#}3{#/blank#}to take part in (参加) it. But some students laughed at him. Brian couldn't {#blank#}4{#/blank#}them. So he didn't want to go to the show. But when he remembered how much his friends liked his{#blank#}5{#/blank#} he decided to go.

    Brian{#blank#}6{#/blank#}at the talent show. He won first prize! His teachers and friends were happy for him. But some students told Brian that he was not good, and he would never be {#blank#}7{#/blank#}Brian didn't know why they said so, and he didn't {#blank#}8{#/blank#}what they said anymore, He worked hard at his dream and at last Brian got a lot of chances (机会) to work in{#blank#}9{#/blank#}. He{#blank#}10{#/blank#} on television many times. Now Brian is a famous comedian! He is doing what he loves best.

A: Hi, Gina! Will you attend(出席) the league {#blank#}1{#/blank#} next Sunday?

B: No. I think I will stay at home.

A: Why? If you don't go, you will feel sorry and {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

B: Yeah, I know. But I must look after my sister and I don't want her to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} alone(单独的).

A: Well, you can go with her.

B: That sounds good. How will you get to Lisa's home?

A: I plan to take a bus.

B: If you take the bus, you will be late. Why don't you take a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} ?

A: Because taking a taxi is too expensive.

B: We can take a taxi together.

A: That's a {#blank#}5{#/blank#} idea. When will we meet?

B: Let's meet at 5:00 p. m. in front of the Central Park.

A: OK. See you next Sunday.

A: What's your favorite day, Eric?

B: I like Friday {#blank#}1{#/blank#} I have music and math on that day. They're my favorite {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

A: Who is your music teacher?

B: Ms. Xu. She always {#blank#}3{#/blank#} her classes fun.

A: That's great! But why do you like math? It's very difficult.

B: Oh, I think math is {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. What's your favorite subject?

A: It's P.E. I think it's fun.

B: That's for {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. I like it, too.

Dear Larry,

    It was lovely to hear from you again and to know that things are going {#blank#}1{#/blank#} with you.

    Thanks for telling me all {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the Chinese Moon Festival. It sounds like you enjoyed a great party in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) . It makes me think of the festival we took part in {#blank#}3{#/blank#} we traveled in South Africa. The people there kept many goats (山羊) , as well as sheep and cows. Beef was expensive and was only for very {#blank#}4{#/blank#} "times. In all our time there we were {#blank#}5{#/blank#} served beef in the villages, because beef is not usually served to {#blank#}6{#/blank#}

    By the way, I happened to see these pictures and thought you'd like to see {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. A Chinese girl gave Tang Suit to Joan and me when she left school. We {#blank#}8{#/blank#} them on in the university car park. Someone took photos for us though I was wearing my kilt (苏格兰短褶裙) ! It seemed to be {#blank#}9{#/blank#}， different that some suggested that I could start a new look.

    We wore Tang Suit to a dinner which was held on the ship in August when we visited Germany. Some Chinese ladies came and spoke to us. They were interested in my traditional Chinese clothing.

    We {#blank#}10{#/blank#} look forward to hearing from you again.

    Best Wishes!

Yours,

Ken and Joan