A Chinese knot(结)is usually made of a thin rope(绳子)．It can be in the shape of an animal，a flower or a Chinese character with the special(特殊的)meaning．Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people． Many Chinese knots have special meanings．People think that these knots can bring them happiness(幸福)or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home．

    We have two bedrooms, one living room, a study, a kitchen and a bathroom. A big bed is in my bedroom. We have three sofas and a TV. They are in the living room. Where is my desk? It's in the study. I like my home.

    Hello, everyone. I am your classmate. My Chinese name is Zhou Ting. My English name is Tina. You can call me Tina Zhou or just Tina. I am eleven years old this year. I will celebrate my 11th birthday next month. I will have a birthday party in the Forest Park. I will not have a birthday cake or birthday candles. But I will have a birthday tree. I will plant a tree in the park. I want to grow with the tree. Will you come to my birthday party?

A: What time is it, Mingming?

B: It's eight o'clock.

A: OK. Let's count the rulers. How many rulers are there'?

B: One, two, three... Twelve rulers.

A: What colour are they?

B: They're yellow.

A: How many pens are there?

B: Two pens.

A: Good!

Dear friends,

    My name is Sally. I'm British. I am ten years old. I go to school by bus. I am good at art and music at school. I like watching TV and playing football. From Monday to Friday, I am always in a hurry (匆匆忙忙), so I eat only a bowl of cereal(麦片)with milk for breakfast.

    On Saturdays or Sundays, I usually have a big breakfast. I often have sausage roll ham and drink orange juice. Sometimes I drink a cup of breakfast tea and eat bread with butter (牛油) or jam(酱). I like to eat pizza best. What about you? Let's be friends. Please write to me soon.

Yours,

Sally