My grandfather died in 2005 at the age of 78.He was b{#blank#}1{#/blank#} in 1927.When he was twenty—nine,he m {#blank#}2{#/blank#}     to Guangzhou,the capital of Guangdong Province.There he first worked in a factory and then in a food company.In 1952,he m{#blank#}3{#/blank#}a girl from Hunan Province.They had five daughters and my mother is their s{#blank#}4{#/blank#} daughter.

    When my grandfather was young,he didn't have a bicycle,so he usually{#blank#}5{#/blank#} to work every day.In his free time he liked to l{#blank#}6{#/blank#}to music on the radio, b{#blank#}7{#/blank#} he didn't have a TV at that time.He also liked to p{#blank#}8{#/blank#}chess with his friends.When he was sixty,he started w {#blank#}9{#/blank#}plays.One of his plays was successful. Many people still see this play and  e{#blank#}10{#/blank#}it.

    A magician (魔术师) was working on a ship. The audience (观众) would be {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (difference) every week, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the magician did the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: {#blank#}3{#/blank#} parrot saw the shows each week and began to {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (understand) how the magician did every trick. Once he understood, he started shouting, "Look, it's not the same hat", "Look, he is {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (put) the flowers under the table." The magician was {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (anger) but couldn't do anything. It was, after all, the captain's parrot. One day the ship had {#blank#}7{#/blank#} accident and sank. The magician found {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (he) on a piece of wood in the ocean {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the parrot. They stared at each other with hate, but did not say a word. This went on for some {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (day). After a week the parrot said, "OK, I give up. Where's the boat?"

    Reading makes a full man. But do you know how to choose right books for yourself?

    First, find out what you are {#blank#}1{#/blank#} in. It will be certainly easier for you to continue. Next, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} about your reading level. If you find it too difficult to understand, give {#blank#}3{#/blank#} and turn to easier ones. Finally, for beginners, choose the books by world famous writers. The {#blank#}4{#/blank#} is that their language is well-used and their books reflect real life.

    Hopefully, you'll fall {#blank#}5{#/blank#} love with reading. It can make your life interesting, colorful and meaningful. Most importantly, you'll be wise.

    Mr. Brown got up late this morning. He was going to be late for work. It was raining hard and the streets were{#blank#}1{#/blank#} He drove {#blank#}2{#/blank#} fast that he couldn't see the red lights. He couldn't stop his car {#blank#}3{#/blank#} it hit another one. An old man got out of the car and called out {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (angry), “What are you doing? How can you drive so fast?” “I'm sorry, sir,” said Mr. Brown, “I {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (not see) the lights turn red.” Then he brought out a bottle of wine and gave it {#blank#}6{#/blank#} the old man. “It's cold today, sir,” said Mr. Brown. “Please drink a little, and then you'll get {#blank#}7{#/blank#}.”The old man drank some wine and became happy. He asked, “I'm feeling much {#blank#}8{#/blank#}now. Why don't you drink some?” “I can't drink {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (something) now, sir.” Answered Mr. Brown, “I {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (wait) for the policeman. Only drunkards cause accidents, you know!”