Three contestants were ready for the TV programme Travel Quiz. There were only five minutes(leave)for them. They sat at their desksthe stage and waited. But suddenly one of them passed out and fell across her desk. She had leave the stage. The (direct)had to look for another contestant instead of her. At that time, Angela raised (she)hand, so the make-up artist put make-up on her face quickly. few seconds later, the programme started. Lester Li ran out onto the stage and hosted it. Although Angela was not (prepare), she did really well. Soon, she was ahead of the other two contestants. At last, Angela had to answer six (many)questions to win the prize. Though they got more and more difficult, she kept (get)them right. After she answered the last question, the host shouted that Angela was the (win)and she got a prize-a trip for two to Paris.
Speaker 1: I went straight into work after leaving school at the age of eighteen. I got a job in a big business. But I think it was a mistake as there weren't any chances for me. I think graduates(大学毕业生)(usual)get more interesting jobs, so I decided to go to university to have a better future. Studying for a degree was one of the best (experience) of my life. I loved my subject, and now I'm looking for a new job-better-paid and more interesting than my last one.
Speaker 2: I (leave) school at sixteen and started working in a market. Now I've just opened my first shop. Some of my friendswent on to university can't find work. They had(an) good time at college for a few years, but I really don't knowthey still stayed in college. Working for (you) is the best education.
Speaker 3: I got quite a shock when I got my first job after graduation from university. My boss had been in the same classme at school! She went straight into work at eighteen and now she's making more money than me! Actually, she(want) to go to university now. And I think that's probably a much(good) way to do it. I think you'll get more from university if you spend some time working first.
It was Sunday, Jack went to a barber's shop(理发店)to have (he) hair cut. But he was not happy with the result. While he (walk) along the street, he met his friend Bob.
"What has happened to your hair?" Bob laughed and said.
"I had (an) bad day today! I didn't like my old hairstyle I went to a new barber's shop. But this one seems even (bad) than before, I am going to a party tonight, "Jack said (sad).
"Oh, that's really a problem. Now I'll tell you what (do) when you go into a barber's shop next time: have a look all the barber's hair, find out hair looks worst, and then go straight to him."
"Why?" Jack asked.
"Who cut that (man) hair? He couldn't cut it himself, could he? Another barber cut it. So you know he can't be the worst barber, "Bob said.
I was 18 years old when I lost my father in a car accident in July, 2000.At the end of that summer, I had planned to take an (importance)exam to the engineering school. I wanted study engineering so much and I was very good Maths. My best friend Rob was also going to take the same exam in September. We'd like to imagine that we both became engineers, and that we could do many projects together. We knew that the whole world was (wait) for us. But that was before my father died. Rob called me from time to time to encourage me to study. I had always said "yes", but deep down in my heart. I knew I stopped (believe)in myself. On the day of the exam, I didn't attend the exam.
But later, I regretted(后悔).I thought no one would care about me after my father died. But at least there was still one person：(I).I shouldn't have let the chance pass by. I should have tried. I could not change my father's (die), but I could change my attitude. Losing a chance without trying is (bad)than losing a loved one.
Since then, I've grasped each chance to everything that I have, and I (get)my master degree in engineering in 2008.
Long long ago, there was a small village in the Middle East. In the village there wasold man called Sthira. He lived by himself. His only son had gone far away to study. Sthira's friends(wonder) whether his son would return,Sthira always said," Whatever happens, happens for good."
One day the old man's son returned and the villagers were very happy for Sthira. He thanked the villagers and said(polite),"Whatever happens, happens for good." However, later, Sthira's son broke his(leg). Once again the villagers came to visit him and once again the old man thanked(they) and said, "Whatever happens, happens for good." Some of the villagers were surprised(hear) this. Why? What was good? His son's leg got badly hurt!
After a few days, the army came to the village and forced all the young men tothe army. When they found his son had a(break) leg, they left him behind. Once again, all the villagers came to congratulate him on his(good) luck. Like always, the old man was still thankful to them and said," Whatever happens, happens for good."
There are problems between teenagers and adults. Lack of (communicate)is one of them. As for teenagers, it can often be quite difficult to talk to our parents. It seems our parents are always telling us to study. We feel that our parents hardly understand us, so we tend to either talk to our friendsjust keep quiet about our problems. We often fail(see) that our parents care about us. This is a shame because we can actually learn a lot from(they) experiences. We should not forget that our parents used to be teenagers too. They once(face) many of the same problems and(difficult).So try to be open-minded towards their opinions. Remember that our parents just want the(good) for us. Take the time to sit down and(real) talk to them.
They might provide yousome useful advice.
Plenty of people dream of going to Mars(火星).different from those people, 13-year-old Alyssa Carson has been working(happy)for that dream since the age of 4, according to a new report which(make)by the BBC not long ago.
Alyssa tells the BBC, "I hope(go)to Mars because it is a place that no one has been to before. I want to take that first step." According to the BBC, she(attend) the USA's three world space camps so far.
Her father, Bert Carson, tells the BBC that Alyssa plans to be on the first long journey to Mars, which is expected to take place inyear of 2033."We are proud her, "he says." We have the next eighteen(year) planned out." One of those plans is Alyssa attending the International Space University.
Of course, Alyssa's dream could come with(big)sacrifices(牺牲)than others. If Alyssa goes to Mars, maybeis very difficult for her to return to the Earth. Still, her father says, "If that's the only choice she has, she still wants to go." Alyssa agrees.
School was over. Usually David's mother would take him home from school but today she was not here. David decided to go home alone foot, and it took him about half(a)hour.
When he got home, he couldn't get inhe did not bring his keys. He knocked on the door, but no one answered. David thought his mother (be)in the toilet, so he waited patiently for her. After a few (minute), David knocked again, but still no one answered." What is happening？Is there anything wrong with my mother？"he thought to (he)and got worried. Just at that moment, he heard the s(friend)voice of his neighbour, John. David told him that no one was home, and John asked him (stay)in his house. Two hours later, when David's mother got back, he (play)games with John.happy he was to see his mother！
Dear Auntie Em,
Great news! Mrs Mumford just told me I had been chosen as one of the school(student)to visit the University of Cape Town in South Africa this summer！She said the programme(design)for some of the brighter teenagers to experience a different culture.a good chance！
The only problem is: Mum and Dad(simple)won't let me go. They said it was dangerous for me, a girl, (travel)alone. But my guess is that they think it too expensive. I kept telling(they)I had been on a plane alone to visit you in Texas before. They needn't worry about methis trip would be almost the same as that one.(but)they just won't listen!
Will you help, Auntie Em? It will bevery important experience to my personal growth.
Love, (and love you even(much)if you manage to make Mum & Dad
agree with me. 
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For some teenagers, being an adult(成年人)is the coolest thing in the world. Adults don't do homework (and)take exams. They do what they like and make money. wonderful！But is it true？
Last month, Grade 7 students at Sunshine School had a taste of the adult world. The teachers asked them (finish)a piece of special homework called" Working with your parents for one day".
Wu Jing's mother works as (an)ticket collector in a park. At 6 a. m, the 14-year-old girl set for work with her mother. It was dark and cold.the park opened, they did some cleaning and prepared for the visitors' coming. When the visitors came, they greeted with a smile. After standing for the whole day, Wu was worn out.
"She is (busy)and more tired than what I thought. I should help her more, "said Wu.
Li Shiyi, 14, spent her day (help)in a car. Her father is a taxi driver. She had to pick calls and give change back. Li thought would be easy to sit in a car and tour the city. But soon she found that her father didn't even have time for lunch.
"Now I know how hard it is to make money, "Li said." We (should) care for our parents more and never waste money."
