Brian was a funny student. He loved watching{#blank#}1{#/blank#}when he was young. He hoped {#blank#}2{#/blank#} a comedian (喜剧演员) one day.

    When he heard about the talent show at his school, Brian{#blank#}3{#/blank#}to take part in (参加) it. But some students laughed at him. Brian couldn't {#blank#}4{#/blank#}them. So he didn't want to go to the show. But when he remembered how much his friends liked his{#blank#}5{#/blank#} he decided to go.

    Brian{#blank#}6{#/blank#}at the talent show. He won first prize! His teachers and friends were happy for him. But some students told Brian that he was not good, and he would never be {#blank#}7{#/blank#}Brian didn't know why they said so, and he didn't {#blank#}8{#/blank#}what they said anymore, He worked hard at his dream and at last Brian got a lot of chances (机会) to work in{#blank#}9{#/blank#}. He{#blank#}10{#/blank#} on television many times. Now Brian is a famous comedian! He is doing what he loves best.

    How you speak on the telephone is very important! If you use good telephone {#blank#}1{#/blank#} , the caller will be happy. If not, they may not want to deal with(打交道) you or your company {#blank#}2{#/blank#} .

    First, make sure you answer the call formally(正式地), giving your name and the name of your company. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} will let the caller know that you are professional.

    You should also remember {#blank#}4{#/blank#} as you speak, and use a friendly tone(语调). If you sound bored or too busy, the caller will think you are impolite.

    Your choice of words can make a big difference, too. For example, if have not heard what a caller {#blank#}5{#/blank#} , it is much more polite to say "I'm sorry. Could you say this again, please?" {#blank#}6{#/blank#} to simply say "What?"

    Similarly, if a caller asks to speak to someone, don't just say "yes" or "no". If the person is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} , say that you will put the caller through to them. If they are unavailable, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} where they are, and then take a message.

    In either situation, you will also need to get some {#blank#}9{#/blank#} about the caller, such as their name or company. Make sure you get all that you need and, most importantly, ask for it {#blank#}10{#/blank#} !

A: What a delicious dish! Can you tell me how you cook it?

B: To make the dish, I need three {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, two pices of ginger(生姜) and five pieces of onion.

A: What do you do{#blank#}2{#/blank#}?

B: First, I cut these potatoes into pieces.

A: And then?

B: I cut them into {#blank#}3{#/blank#} pieces.

A: What do you do next?

B: Heat(加热) some {#blank#}4{#/blank#} oil in the pot. And put small pieces of ginger and onion into the hot oil.

A: Finally, what should you do?

B: Then I put potato pieces into the pot and then cook them.

A: How long do you need to cook them?

B: For about 3~5 minutes. Finally I pick delicious potato pieces out of the pot and put them on a plate. The dish {#blank#}5{#/blank#} ready.

    Grace is my good friend. She {#blank#}1{#/blank#} two brothers. Their names are Bob and Eric. These two boys are nice, and Grace loves {#blank#}2{#/blank#} very much.

    Bob is a middle school student. His school is near their home. Every day he goes to school on foot. Bob loves sports. On {#blank#}3{#/blank#} he often plays sports with his friends Frank and Alan. The two boys like sports, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. They want to be great basketball {#blank#}5{#/blank#} like Kobe and Yao Ming.

    Eric and Bob {#blank#}6{#/blank#} in the same school. Eric likes sports, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} he doesn't like playing sports. He only watches them {#blank#}8{#/blank#} TV. Bob often plays a joke on (开……的玩笑) Eric. He always says, "Hey, Eric! Let's {#blank#}9{#/blank#} sports now!" Eric never says he doesn't like playing sports. He only says, "Sorry! I'm busy now." Eric's answer is so interesting. It always {#blank#}10{#/blank#} Bob and Grace laugh.