Birthdays are strange things. The more you have, the more you try and pretend they don't matter, and the more {#blank#}1{#/blank#} . I'm not really sure why they think so. It's true that you are getting older, but as {#blank#}2{#/blank#} , “Who isn't getting older every day?” The problem may be that a birthday reminds people of all the things {#blank#}3{#/blank#} , but have not. I certainly understand that feeling, though I think {#blank#}4{#/blank#} that I most want to do — a kind of personal re-ordering (重新排序) of the to-do list. What makes you depressed(郁闷) on your birthday is that you realize your re-ordered to-do list is exactly the same as it was last year. That makes you feel{#blank#}5{#/blank#} , and not been anywhere. I have not had that experience this year. I look back at where I was last year and find things have changed since then.

    There are many kinds of 1. transportation now. Which one do you like best, by train, by bus or by plane? Now let's look at these three kinds of transportation. 2.The fastest way to travel is by plane. If you want to save time, 3.乘火车是最好的选择. A plane ticket can also be easier to book, and there are 4.(hundred) of planes leaving half an hour to everywhere. But it is much 5.(expensive) than traveling by train or by car. Many people prefer to traveling together by train. Because the train is cheaper than the plane and you can see the beautiful scenery out of the windows. But sometimes people are very noisy on the train. And it's very small and crowded inside the train. Taking a car is great. You can feel freer in your own car and you can move quickly from place to place at any time you like. 6.But sometimes you may be late because of the heavy traffic  .You have to pay for a car park and petrol . Cars are less comfortable than trains. You can't sleep or relax when you drive. Cars pollute the air more than trains, too.

How Can You Create Luck in Everyday Life?

    You can probably agree that some people have more good things happening to them. Let's just call that luck. Now would you like to learn how to be one of these lucky people? Here are 5 top tips for creating your own luck.

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    It is easy to believe that you never have any luck in everyday life if you don't seem to be getting any breaks. But having had a difficult life gives you unusual lessons and develops courage.

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    Some people are already lucky and they just don't know it. Instead of giving all your attention to what you are short of, look at how lucky you already are. You no doubt have some wonderful friends family and a roof over your head.

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    Luck doesn't just happen upon us—it comes to us when we're open. Learning a new skill, visiting a new place and trying a new hobby are all great ways of creating your chances.

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    You'll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall into your lap. Take steps towards your goals and dreams and greet every challenge. You will find you create more luck in everyday life.

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    Sometimes people would be prepared to help us out. If you need a hand with dealing with something rather than wait for someone to offer you a lucky break, go and ask them if they will help you out.

    Why should students play sports? Some people think that students play sports in order to get exercise. Others think it can help students have fun. But that is not enough.

    If students play sports, they can get more than healthy bodies. Why? Here are three more reasons.

    Students who play sports do better in school. Some people think that doing exercise will take up students' study time. But a recent study has shown that students who play sports get better scores in school than those who don't. Exercise gets students to learn, remember things and concentrate better.

    Students who play sports develop their teamwork spirits and learn problem-solving skills. When they are working together with others to win games and reach goals, they're learning how to be successful in practice. And these skills will be useful to them for study or their future work.

    Playing sports can also improve confidence. Students who play sports feel better about themselves. When they know they can improve and reach their goals by practicing, it builds their confidence. And sports can also help them communicate with others actively and make new friends.

    Parents do a lot of work around the house to keep things clean and tidy. If you want to pay them back, try to help out with the chores around the house.

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    Help around the house. Before the meal, help your parents to set the table. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Be careful not to hurt yourself when doing the chores. Cleaning the floor is also important after a meal. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.

    Take care of the pet in your family. Sometimes your parents might keep a pet. It's a good idea to help them to care for it. Like you, a pet needs to eat well every day. So make sure to feed it on time. And remember to clean the pet's room often. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. If possible, take the pet' for a walk sometimes.

A. Pick up books and toys in your room, too.

B. Finally, don't forget about an easy chore-taking out the rubbish.

C. In fact, there are lots of things to do in your own room.

D. The pet is part of your family, so spend some time playing with it.

E. After the meal, do the dishes and then make sure to put them away.

    I am an English boy. My first name is Eric. Miller is my last name. What's this in English? It's a kite. It's blue. It's my kite. I like it very much. Look! That's my jacket. It's black and white. Where is my family photo? Oh, it's on the wall(墙). In the photo, you can see my parents, my sister Jane, my brother Tom and me.