When I first arrived in America,I was surprised by the honesty of my classmates.Over my first month at school,I didn't see or hear anyone cheating.I found two reasons for this.

    First,if any student cheats,he or she will get punished.My school has a rule called the Honor Code.It asks students not to steal,lie or cheat.If someone goes against the code,he or she will have to leave the school.During my first year in the school,seven students left the school because of cheating.

Second,American students don't care about scores as much as Chinese students do.They know that colleges will look at their all-round abilities instead of only scores.So they have fewer reasons to cheat.

    I love to write! Ever since I was a five-year-old girl, I wrote stories in my notebooks and on small pieces of paper. I told stories to my friends. As a grown-up, I have written over 100 books! That's a lot! As a teacher, it's my goal to encourage all of my students to love to write.

    Writing is easy if you're careful enough, I told them. Everyone I meet is a possible character.

    Everything I see or do is a possible scene in a book. Start looking around you. You'll be amazed at what you discover.

    Anyone can be a writer. You just put your pencil on your paper and write what you like to read, step by step:

    ● Create great characters. If you know your characters well, they'll write the story for you.

    ● Interest the reader right at the beginning. You can start your stories with dialogue or action. If you can make the reader ask questions, then he has to keep reading to find out the answers.

    ● Follow the steps. The steps for every story are almost the same: Introduce the characters and the conflict(争端);things get worse; all seems lost; the hero saves the day!

    ● Balance is the key.

    Remember, when writing, it doesn't hurt to add some humor(幽默).

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{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Peter's mother's birthday is coming and Peter wants to cook for her. However, he can't cook very well, so he wants to improve his cooking skills.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Lucy is a little bit over- weight. She thinks swimming will help her lose weight but she doesn't know how to swim. She wants to learn how to swim.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Jimmy is a good volleyball player and is on the school team. Now he thinks it would be fun to play football and wants to learn how to play it.
A. Swimming Club

Can you swim? Do you like swimming? We think the best way to learn how to swim is to just get into the water. Come to our club and we'll show you what to do.

B. Painting

If you want to be a painter, you should practice as much as you can. Having a good painter to teach you is very helpful.

C. Learning English

“Practice makes perfect.” English also needs practice. You should practice listening, speaking, reading and writing.

D. Volleyball Club

Do you love volleyball? There will be a famous volleyball player teaching you how to play it well. Come to our club and you will have a lot of fun.

E. Cooking

Do you want to learn how to cook? The Delicious Food Program at 7:00 am on CCTV1 every Sunday is a great help.

F. Football Club

Playing football is fun, isn't it? Come to our club and you can not only learn how to play football, but also watch exciting football matches.

How Can You Create Luck in Everyday Life?

    You can probably agree that some people have more good things happening to them. Let's just call that luck. Now would you like to learn how to be one of these lucky people? Here are 5 top tips for creating your own luck.

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    It is easy to believe that you never have any luck in everyday life if you don't seem to be getting any breaks. But having had a difficult life gives you unusual lessons and develops courage.

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    Some people are already lucky and they just don't know it. Instead of giving all your attention to what you are short of, look at how lucky you already are. You no doubt have some wonderful friends family and a roof over your head.

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    Luck doesn't just happen upon us—it comes to us when we're open. Learning a new skill, visiting a new place and trying a new hobby are all great ways of creating your chances.

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    You'll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall into your lap. Take steps towards your goals and dreams and greet every challenge. You will find you create more luck in everyday life.

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    Sometimes people would be prepared to help us out. If you need a hand with dealing with something rather than wait for someone to offer you a lucky break, go and ask them if they will help you out.

Mechanical Engineering

    Do you like to build with blocks? Have you ever wondered how planes stay in the air? Do you like to design and create new things? If you do, a career(职业）in mechanical engineering might be right for you！

    A mechanical engineer is responsible for coming up with and designing mechanical systems. Mechanical systems can include machine design, heating and cooling equipment, and product design.

    Mechanical engineers are in high need right now. There are a lot of job openings for mechanical engineers, but there aren't enough people to fill those jobs. Because there is a high need for engineers and the work requires specialized knowledge, engineers get paid more than some other careers.

    To be a mechanical engineer, you need to graduate from college with a bachelor's(学士)degree. In college, you will learn problem solving and critical thinking skills.

    Problem solving is very important in the field of mechanical engineering. To come up with the best solution to a problem, mechanical engineers need to think in different ways. They also need to be creative, because they may need to make something that's never been made before. Paying attention to details(细节)is important as well. Many designs depend on a lot of little details.

    Mechanical engineers also need to be able to use different tools, such as calculators, high-speed cameras, and computers. There are many computer programs mechanical engineers use to create designs, run scenarios(方案), and do research.

    As with many other jobs, mechanical engineers should be able to meet deadlines(期限)and work well with other people. Some jobs can be done with just one person, but more often mechanical engineers work on a team to complete a project. If an engineer cannot manage his or her time well and misses a deadline, the whole team gets delayed(拖延).

    Some engineers work in an office, and some travel to different worksites while a machine or product is being built, so they can help solve any problems.

    Mechanical engineering takes a lot of thought. It is a great career for people who like to make objects and machines work, solve problems, and be creative！