A lot of boys and girls in west countries are wearing the same kinds of clothes: Many of them have long hair, so it is often difficult to tell whether they ate boys or girls.

    One day, an old man went for a walk in Washington. When he was tired he sat down on a long chair. A young person was standing onthe other side of the pool.

  “Good Heavens!” the old man said to the person who was sitting next to him on the chair. “Do you see that person with long hair? Is ita boy or a girl?”

  “A girl.” said his neighbor, “She's my daughter.”

“Oh!” the old man said quickly, “I'm sorry. I didn'tknow that you were her mother.”

  “I'm not,” said his neighbor, “I'm her father.”

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    It was Saturday. I got up late. I sometimes stay in bed until(直到) lunch time. I looked out of the window. It was dark outside. "What a day！"I thought." It's raining again. " Just then(这时), the telephone rang(电话铃声响起)。 It was my aunt, Lisa. "Let's go to the park，" she said. "But I'm having breakfast，" I said. "Oh, my God! Do you always get up late? It's one o'clock. "

    Many children like watching TV. It's very interesting. They can know and learn many things about the world. They can learn easily on TV. Why? Because they can hear and watch at the same time. Watching TV can help to open children's mind. Many children watch TV only on Saturday and Sunday evenings, because they are very busy from Monday to Friday. Some children watch TV every night. They go to bed late. It's not good for their eyes and health, so please don't always watch TV at home. How often do you watch TV in a week?

    Today is my birthday and the weather is sunny and warm. I go to the shop with my parents. My old dress is too small so my mother buys me a new one. The new dress is beautiful but it's too expensive. At noon, we have a big meal. And then we go to my uncle's farm. There are many animals. My uncle gives a little rabbit to me as the birthday present. I love it very much. We go home at six o' clock in the afternoon. We all have fun today.

    I'm Tom. I think English is very interesting. So I study English very well. Now, I will tell you how I study English well.

    Firstly, I listen carefully in class. I always answer the teacher's questions quickly and fluently (流畅地). I like to speak English with my classmates. Secondly, at home, I read texts and spell the words. Sometimes, my mother and my father help me to spell the words. I watch English programme (节目) on TV. And I listen to English tapes twice a day. The most exciting moment in my house is the English conversation time. The family all talk happily, and I can learn a lot of new words. Thirdly, my mother brings me to English corner (英语角) every weekend, and I love to talk with foreigners (外国人)。

    I love English so that I can study English well. Do you like English? How do you study English well?