I've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world. Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she would say again, “it's for Elizabeth.” I never saw her be angry, and never saw her cry. I knew she loved me—she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional(易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface(表面)”. As years passed I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive(原谅) me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came. My hope turned to disappointment(失望), then little interest and, finally, peace— it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not. Now the present of her desk told, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside —a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded(折叠) and refolded many times. Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.

    Once an old man who had four lazy sons fell sick and was counting his last days in bed. He was very worried about his sons' future because they always believed in luck {#blank#}1{#/blank#}of hard work.

    The old man decided to play a trick{#blank#}2{#/blank#} he died to make his sons realize the importance of work. He told them that he would leave them a treasure box {#blank#}3{#/blank#} gold coins and wanted them to share the treasure.

    The young men asked where his father had placed the treasure. The old man replied," I can't exactly remember{#blank#}4{#/blank#}place. However, the treasure is buried in our land."

    After a few days, the old man died. The sons decided to{#blank#}5{#/blank#}the land to find the treasure box. They worked very hard, but they couldn't find the box. They dug even{#blank#}6{#/blank#}, but they still got nothing.

    Later, one of their neighbors {#blank#}7{#/blank#} by and saw the loose (松的) soil. He suggested that the sons should turn it into a farm. Soon, good fruit and vegetables grew out of the land. The four sons sold them at a good{#blank#}8{#/blank#} and made lots of money.

    Then they realized that the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} box their father mentioned was hard work in fact. The father successfully played a trick to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} his sons how important it was to work hard. What a clever father!

Years ago, my father and I were on a summer road trip from Dallas to Austin. On our way back, the battery meter (电池电量计) seemed to act funny, jumping up then dropping down. 

We stopped to buy a new battery and replaced (替换) the 1 one in the parking lot. And we went on our trip. We got about 20 miles outside the city when our car died. Then we 2 it was not the problem of the battery. We had to 3 on the side of the road. My father 4 the car and repaired it on his own, but it still didn't work. 

We were about to call for help when a 5 stopped in front of our car. A man got out and started walking towards us. He asked us what the problem was. My father 6 that our car was dead. The man said he had a tow chain (拖链) and would be able to tow us to Dallas, which was about 200 miles away. We agreed and thanked him. 

Then my father stayed in our car, and I got on the truck. Later I learned the 7 of the truck driver. About a year ago, he was told by the doctor that he had lung cancer (肺癌), and his days were 8 . Instead of doing treatment (治疗), he decided to accept the fact and spend the rest of his life driving all over Texas, and 9 people who were in need. 

I can't remember his name anymore, but I'll never 10 him helping us that night.

While known for his theories and deep thinking, Albert Einstein showed a sense of humour that often brought 1 to those around him.

One day, Einstein was invited to give a 2 at a university. As he stood in front of the audience, he realized that he had 3 his lecture notes. Instead of being nervous, Einstein smiled and said, "I am extremely 4 for the mental exercise of trying to speak without any prepared material. It feels like solving a complicated puzzle!"

The audience laughed 5 as Einstein continued his lecture. He was able to make difficult science topics easier to understand by using funny 6 . Not only did his funny way make everyone happy, but also it made the audience understand his theories better.

In social gatherings, Einstein's humor often shone through. One day a young reporter came up to him and asked, "Dr. Einstein, how does it feel to be the 7 man alive?" Einstein replied with a big smile, "I don't know, you'll have to ask Nikola Tesla." This 8 response left the journalist puzzled and everyone else in laughter, as Einstein playfully recognized the genius of his time.

Einstein's humour also showed in his everyday life. He once remarked, "Do not grow old, no matter how long you 9 . Never stop being curious and keep your playful nature alive."

Einstein's humour in every situation inspired people around him to 10 difficulties in life with a smile. He showed us that intelligence and laughter could work together, making the world a happier and more peaceful place.

It's my second week at junior high. Today is Friday—the best day of the week！

My {#blank#}1{#/blank#} class on Fridays is history and I love it. We are {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the old history of China. I think it's very {#blank#}3{#/blank#} , so I often read the textbook carefully. Now I can remember many facts in the textbook {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. The second class is maths. We have five maths lessons every week. Maths is easy in primary school, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I think it's a little difficult at junior high. I should spend more time on {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. After maths, we have English. 

We have a reading project. The class is very quiet, because all the students are doing{#blank#}7{#/blank#} projects carefully. We also have a PE class. I'm {#blank#}8{#/blank#} the football team of our class. We play football in the playground. 

Many of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} think Friday afternoons are great. Do you know why? That's because we can{#blank#}10{#/blank#} our favourite classes. I enjoy my school life very much and I hope I can do better in my study. 

We all know that safety comes first. But being safe in your everyday life needs{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (知识). Your life will be much safer if you know the following information. 

It's {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(必要的) for you to notice the environment around you. You shouldn't walk alone outside. Make sure you know where the {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(公共的) phones are. 

Get into the {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(习惯) of carrying your bag on your front.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(记住) not to put it on your back. When a bus is full of people, it is easy {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(足够地) for a thief to steal the things in the bag on your back. 

If someone strange {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(跟随) you, don't go home at once. Just walk around in the{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(社区). Let the person understand that you know he or she is after you. 

If you have to take a bus to a place far away, try to get to the stop a few minutes{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(更早地) before the bus leaves. If you don't, you may not be able to catch the bus. On the bus, don't sit alone. Sit behind the driver or with other people. Don't sleep. 

Those are my {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (看法). Don't you think so?