I've got some information for everyone who are going to Britain next month. As you know, you'll be staying with a family for two weeks. Now the most important thing is money. You should take about ￡30 in cash(现金) and about ￡200 in traveller's cheques(支票). Then when you arrive at the airport, you'll be met by your host family. You must remember to wear a red shirt so that the family can find you easily. I've told them to look out for the red shirts. You'll also need to take with you four photos of yourself and, of course, it's very important that you take the school letter. While you are there, if you have any problems, please call our agent. I'll give you her office phone number. It's 580-4436 and the person to ask for is Mrs. Belcher. She's in the office from 9: 00 to 17: 00 everyday. OK! That's everything. Have a good trip.

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②{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Lily loves animals and likes being with them.

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Tips for Keeping Your Body Healthy

    It is not common for the human body to sit for a long time in the old days. But now sitting for a long time every day is common. Sitting for a long time is dangerous for your health. You can hurt your arms and your neck.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} 

    People who work in offices often have health problems. People who travel many hours on planes often say they feel bad at the end of a long trip. The following tips can help you if you don't want any problems.

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    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Water cleans your body and keeps healthy. It's good for you and gives you energy. But please don't drink lots of coffee or tea.

    Move your body. Stretching (拉伸) is a simple and quick way of moving your body while you are sitting down. Stretch your arms, your hands and your shoulders.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. You can also hurt your back

B. Drink water

C. Stand up and have a break

D. Don't stretch a lot if it hurts

E. The chair can help you sit correctly

    Mike was a good and well-trained boy. His parents loved him very much. He did everything well, but Mike had one bad habit. He ate a lot of sweets and chocolates. Those were his favorite. He just couldn't give up. His mother always told him, "Mike doesn't eat so many sweets. You will get toothaches."

    His mother used to keep all the sweets in a glass jar (罐子). One day when his mother went to the market, Mike saw that his father was asleep. So he walked carefully and slowly to the kitchen and got the sweet jar. Finally, he opened it and put his hand in narrow mouth. Mike picked a fist (拳头) full of sweets. But when he tried to pull his hand out, it got stuck (卡) in the jar.

    Mike's father was awake and watching. He said to Mike, "You have picked up too many sweets in your fist. It's more than your little hand can keep. Your fist cannot come out of the jar. Let go off the sweets and pick only one sweet in your two fingers and you can pull your hand out easily. Always take as much as you can control."

    Mike pulled out his hand from the jar easily and he learned a lesson for his life, too.

    Flying a hot air balloon is full of challenge. Do you want to fly it? If so, here is some advice for you.

    Understanding the basics

    Take a training course and get a license.

    Know how the balloon can fly. Add propane(丙烷)to the fire to make the balloon fly.

    Make sure you have enough energy in the tank(箱).Check your tank at times.

    Learn how to stay at a right height. Raise or lower to control directions by the wind. If you want to lower, you can pull a red rope to let the hot air out of the top of the balloon.

    Making preparations

    You must have the necessary equipment(设备)such as a fire distinguisher(灭火器), a map and so on.

    You should check the wind conditions to make sure it's safe to fly. You must know when to fly or cancel the flight.

    You need several friends to help you control the balloon. They can help you pull down the basket or tie the balloon to the ground car until you are ready to fly.

    Flying the balloon

    Write down the height and the route(路线)through the whole flight. Before you land，pay attention to the high mountains, trees，tall buildings and so on. They may be dangerous.

    You are never too careful. Keep calm when you have trouble.

    I am a girl. My name is Gina Green. I'm twelve years old. I'm in Class Two Grade Seven. My father is Mr Green. He is forty years old. He is an English teacher. My mother is Mrs Green. She is thirty-eight years old. She is a math teacher. My father and mother are in the same school, in No. One Middle School. My telephone number is 863—2975.