Now, lots of parents take their children from activity to activity. So, many {#blank#}1{#/blank#}  are under too much pressure. Teachers also complain about {#blank#}2{#/blank#}  tired kids in the classroom. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}  parents are nothing new, but now parents seem to push their children a lot {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. In some families, competition {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  from a very young age. Parents see other children {#blank#}6{#/blank#}  a lot of things, and they feel their own children should do the same. Children say their parents are always comparing {#blank#}7{#/blank#}  with other children. They think parents shouldn't push them so {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. They may find it hard {#blank#}9{#/blank#}  for themselves when they are older. So please give children more {#blank#}10{#/blank#}  to relax.

    In a small house outside London lives an old man. People often see him look {#blank#}1{#/blank#} his flowers in his garden all the time.

    One day, a young painter {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (go) by the old man's house. He looked at the nice garden and the special room, picturing how happy he would be if he lived in such a {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (beauty) place. Suddenly he found the old gardener {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (terrible) blind. Shocked, he walked to the old man and asked, “Why are you taking care of the flowers every day which you can't see in fact?” The old man smiled, “I can tell you four reasons. First, I was {#blank#}5{#/blank#} gardener when I was young and I really love this job. Second, although I can't see these flowers, I can touch them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of them. As to the last, it's you.”

    “Me? But you don't know me.” answered the painter, still puzzled.

    “Yeah, it's true that I don't know you. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} I know flowers are gifts which everyone loves. And the beauty of my garden will get many people into a good mood.” answered the old man.

    The words of the gardener warm me with {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (please). He looked after the flowers {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (make) others enjoy the warm sunshine in spring. He can't see the beautiful flowers he planted, just like Beethoven, who can't hear his wonderful music {#blank#}9{#/blank#}.

    The old man is alone but not lonely. All of his flowers are his friends and neighbors. They {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (grow) in his heart. I believe that he can hear the voice of them.

    Mr White works in an office. He liked reading in bed when he was at school. It was bad for his 1 and now he has near sight (近视). But he wouldn't want 2 to know about it and he never wears a pair of glasses. It often 3 him some trouble.

    One winter morning he was sent to a village school on business. He 4 a bus at a stop in a small town. Then he had to walk there. The road to the village wasn't smooth(平坦). He fell over some times and it 5 his clothes dirty. 6 he got to the village. Suddenly it began to blow and it got colder. He was looking for the school while his 7 was blown off. He began to run after it but he couldn't get it. He couldn't understand why his hat ran into a house as if(似乎) it had 8. And he ran into the house，9.

    A woman stopped him and shouted angrily, “10 are you running after my hen for？”

    Mulan is an exciting action movie. It comes from an old Chinese story. The movie{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (be) about a village girl, Mulan. She{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (dress) up like a boy and takes her father's place to fight in the army. Last night, I watched it with my sister. I think the actress played Mulan's role well. The other actors were also fantastic and they {#blank#}3{#/blank#}do) a good job in the movie. My sister and I really enjoyed{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (watch) it.

    The movie shows Mulan's love for her family, friends and country. It makes us{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (feel) relaxed, and at the same time, we learn much from it. If you plan{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (go) to the cinema and want to see something enjoyable,{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (choose) Mulan! I'm sure you will like it.

    It's six thirty in the evening. It's time for us {#blank#}1{#/blank#} dinner. There is lots of {#blank#}2{#/blank#} on the table. My father likes all {#blank#}3{#/blank#} of vegetables and rice. My mother likes fish and noodles. My sister Ann's {#blank#}4{#/blank#} are chicken and bread. I like beef, mutton and {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. After dinner my sister and I {#blank#}6{#/blank#} some fruit. And my parents usually drink {#blank#}7{#/blank#}.They like orange juice very much. Then my mother likes taking a {#blank#}8{#/blank#} with our dog, and my father likes reading {#blank#}9{#/blank#}.Sometimes he watches TV. My sister and I usually do {#blank#}10{#/blank#} homework.

Do you know what American students do in class? Here are 1 . American classroom customs.

If the teacher asks you a question, you should give the 2 immediately. If you do not understand the question, you should 3 you hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. If you do not know the answer, it is all right 4 the teacher that you do not know.

Be 5 time! It is 6 to be late. If you are late, be sure to enter the classroom 7 .Have your books and papers out of your bag before you come 8 the classroom. Then go to your seat and sit quietly. In America, it is not necessary to knock 9 you enter the classroom. Most teachers will give you a low grade if you are often late.

In America, you should call your teacher by his or her last name, not "teacher". Also you should use Mr, Miss, Ms or Mrs. before the 10. This is polite. The teacher will tell you the title that he or she likes.