A gift is necessary when one is invited to visit friends in China. After greetings, the gift should be passed immediately to the host. Remember that usually Chinese people will not open the gift in front of the person who gives  1. To show the respect, it may be  2 to explain what the gift is. Bringing some nutrients and tonics (营养品、补品) to the elders in the family is a good idea. You can 3 prepare some small gifts for the spouse (配偶) or kids of the host. The host usually makes full  4 by carefully tidying up the house and  5  a lot of delicious dishes.  6 the meal is well prepared, the host may say to the guest politely, "My preparation is not enough, please excuse me for my poor treat." As a guest, you should make the host believe that there is plenty to eat by praising the food.

    While eating, the elders will use chopsticks to  7 food for guests as a tradition and ask them to eat  8 . As a guest, you should accept their goodwill readily.  But nowadays, the younger people do the traditional way less.

    After dinner, tea and fruit are usually served. When the guests are to leave, the host may still politely ask them to stay. They don't have to take it 9 and they can try to find a good time to leave. This doesn't mean that leaving early is always a good idea as the host may feel that the guests are not satisfied with the treat. Finding the right time to leave  10  the situation.

    What must you 1when you receive a present for your birthday? You should sit down and write a thank-you letter. The sentence "Thank you." is very important. We use it often. We2when someone gives us a drink, helps us pick up things, hands us a letter, lends us a book, or gives us a present.

    3important word is "please". Many people always forget 4it. It is not polite to ask someone to do something5 saying "please". We use it when we 6 something too. It may be a book or a pencil, more rice or more tea. It may be used in the classroom, at home, at the bus stop or in a shop. We have to say "please" to make each other 7.

    We have to 8to say "sorry" too. When we hurt someone, we have to say we are9. When we tell a lie and feel sorry, we use10 word "sorry". When we forget something or break something, we use the word "sorry" too. "Sorry" is a word that can make people forgive mistakes.

When you are in a new place or trying to find your way around, it's important and necessary to know how to ask for directions. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} However, many ESL (English as a Second Language) learners may find it quite challenging to ask for directions in English.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#} When you ask for directions, use polite expressions to show respect (尊敬) for the person you're asking. If possible, put on a smile.

Once you've started the conversation, you'd better ask for directions by using simple sentences. Here are some English expressions for you to ask for directions.

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*Excuse me. Can you give me directions to this house?

* What's the best way to reach Donald Street?

When receiving directions, it's important to make sure that you've understood them correctly to avoid getting lost or taking a longer way. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

* Let me make sure I understood correctly. I should turn left, is that right? *{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

* Would it be possible for you to write down the directions for me?

Finally, when you have the information you need, don't forget to thank the person for his or her help.

A. Here are some expressions to help you.

B. Do I need to turn left at the central park?

C. Could you please tell me the way to the book shop?    D. It can help you get there faster and avoid getting lost.

E．The first and most important step is to start the conversation politely.

Tigers are fierce animals. They are the bosses of the Asian jungles with their cleverness，quickness and strength. A pussycat，on the other hand

As a mother，the Chinese﹣American writer Amy Chua is definitely a tiger. Her book，Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother （虎妈战歌） tells of the strict upbringing she gave her two children. She thinks that being  strict is the only way to d {#blank#}1{#/blank#} a child's potential and to make them strong，i{#blank#}2{#/blank#} and successful. Her kids were not allowed to watch TV or play video games. They were not allowed to "hang out" with other kids after school. They had to be the top students in their classes. And they had to p{#blank#}3{#/blank#} the piano and violin for hours every day. As a result，her kids became successful. She admits this caused a lot of tears and anger but she has few regrets （后悔）. 

Chua says，like her，most A{#blank#}4{#/blank#} mothers are tigers because they believe their children can a{#blank#}5{#/blank#} a lot if they're pushed hard enough. She says American mothers are really cats. They care more about their children's self﹣esteem （自尊）. They don't want to push their kids too hard for fear of hurting their feelings. W{#blank#}6{#/blank#} soft words and understanding，they encourage their children to find their own path. 

So，is a tiger mom better than a pussycat? Perhaps it depends on the differences between Asian and Western cultures. It may also depend on the child himself. Some kids need to be pushed w{#blank#}7{#/blank#} others respond to a gentler hand. 

To growl or to purr? There is no easy answer. 

 In a small town. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(对话) about education were common. People often discussed how to make students more {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(积极) in learning. One day, a group of teachers decided to teach {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(物理) in a fun way. They {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(创造) interesting activities to help students understand difficult topics.

 During a meeting. a teacher shared the school's {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(地址) so parents could visit and see the students` progress. The school head said that {#blank#}6{#/blank#}知识) should be shared openly, and learning should be clear and {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(真按) so everyone could benefit. As more students became interested, their understanding of science {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(增加).

 Later, two {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(警察) visıted the school and {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(赞赏) the students' achievements. They saw how the new teaching methods had helped the children learn more and succeed in their studies.

To my mind, my mother always knows more than most people.She likes reading so much that she sets a good example for me. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

Interest is the best teacher.Mum loves reading books about history.So I often see her read books on that topic.She often says choosing books that interest you will make reading much easier.

A good reading environment is important.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} No matter where she is, she can always find somewhere quiet and comfortable to read.When reading, she will stay away all technology, such as phones, computers and televisions, so that she won't be disturbed(打扰).

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} My mother likes taking notes to help her remember key information, for example, the people, places, and things that take place.She also encourages us to write down our thoughts about the books.

People with the similar interest can help you go on.My mother likes making friends with people who share the similar interest.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} She thinks it is helpful to discuss the book with others and join people who can encourage her to read as well.

Read aloud to pay attention.Sometimes, my mother will read a few pages aloud.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} If in a public place, to avoid disturbing others, she will try reading the words softly instead of speaking them aloud.