Most American families are (small) than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their (parent) home when they grow .They usually live far from their parents they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents holiday.
Parents usually let their children (choice) their own jobs. Americans think it important young people to decide on their lives by .Children are asked (do) some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how (make) money for their own use.
Some young people are worried about acne (粉刺) on (they) faces, and some are about (be) fat. Do you know the real secret of beauty? Please readpassage, and then you will find the answer.
Maybe you don't like your big nose, your small (eye) or your weight. Don't waste energy on the way you look. fact, when you grow up and look at pictures of your past, you'll find how cute you (be).
Happiness is the best way (make) you look beautiful. When people are happy, they're nice. When people smile or laugh from the bottom of their hearts, they look very beautiful. Don't worry about your weight too much. Don't refuse food for it. No one can live (happy) without health. So you need (eat) healthy food and do enough exercise. When you accept what you have owned enjoy it, you will become pretty beautiful.
It's important to stay healthy during our life. But in our daily life there (be) many health problems, like smoking, drinking eating too much fast food. Because of these, many people die and most children become heavier. In fact, if we care more about ourselves, it will be much (easy) to stay healthy. First of all, we must keep away from smoke and drinking. Secondly, we should do exercise every day. We can walk to school instead taking a bus or a car if it's not far. Thirdly, we can't eat too much fast food. We should eat more fruit and vegetables. Fourthly, we must have enough sleep. When we work or study too late, it will make us (tire). We should sleep at least eight hours a night. Well feel and work better if we get enough (sleepy) every night. (final), I think friends are another important part of ones (healthy). Many studies show that people always feel better they are with friends than when they're alone. So, be sure to make more friends.
I went to England last year. I enjoyed my stay, and I noticed something interesting with the English way life.
For example, you must say Mr and Mrs when you meet someone for the (one) time. Where you get to know each other (well) or when they ask you to, you can just use their first names.
One day, we visited some friends and had afternoon tea together. Afternoon tea is not just a drink 4 a light meal at around p. m. We ate (sandwich) and a large fruit cake. In England, you usually drink tea with milk. So I tried to drink tea with milk too.
Fish and chips is (tradition) food in England, You can buy it and eat it in special fish and chip shops on the high street, or you can take it away and eat it with your fingers! It is delicious!
At the bus stop, you push your way onto the bus. You need (stand) in a line and wait your turn. Sometimes people are slow to get on the bus. Once I noticed a gentleman (touch) a young man on the shoulder, smile (polite) and say, waiting for this bus.
Lots of us have dreams of doing big business when we grow up. However, Moziah Bridges, a 14-year-old boy in the USA, is now the CEO of his own company. He (sell) $ 200, 000 bow ties (领结) since 2011.
One day about four years ago, when Moziah (shop) for bow ties, he found they were only in "ugly" black red. He wanted a change. So he asked his grandma (teach) him how to sew (缝), and finally developed the talent for creating bow ties. However, his first bow tie (not look) nice. The boy never gave up and kept on (practise). He used colourful cloth with different pictures. His parents and friends started to like his bow ties. Then he tried sell them online to several shops in the south. Moziah's bow ties soon (become) popular.
Now his business has increased quickly. As Bridges' mother said, "You don't have to wait" you're older. If you (have) a dream, just go for it. "
Children today have many things to play with. They can watch television, surf Internet, or play video games. But what do you think children (do)for fun long ago? They read books.
Some of you might ask, "Are books (real) fun?”
Believe it or not, books can provide many things that televisions or computers cannot. Since books use only words (tell) a story, they can improve your imagination. You can picture the characters and background in your head and you can also imagine the characters feel.
The words and sentences that are used in stories are also very interesting and usually cannot (find) often on television or on websites. They are sometimes so beautiful and touching they can bring tears to your eyes Books also help us to think harder and (deep). As we continue to read, we ask questions to (our) and try to find answers.
These are some of the (reason) why books are so fun to read. Remember that the more you read, the more you grow.
Danny has a hobby-playing games online. He is interested in(solve) puzzles. He particularly enjoys chatting with other gamers.
Now Danny(sit) quietly in front of his computer. His mother thinks he is doing his homework,she is wrong. Danny is actually surfing the Internet, solving puzzles and chatting with other gamers around the world. "How(fun) it is!" Danny thinks.
Why are games online so interesting?"I can pretend to be a different person. There are also many different(kind) of games for me to play, "says Danny. "Other people love to play these games because they can play at any time.
They do not need to organize a group. Someone in the world always wants(play). "Starting a game online is not easy. Some gamers(not) welcome new gamers. They will become angry when new gamers ask them questions. Other gamers are helpful. They want to make new friends. When Danny hasquestion, he always says, "Excuse me, are you busy? I am new at this game and I need some help."
Sometimes this(work). At other times, however, the gamer at the other end makes you feel like a fool.
Hemingway is one of the most famous writers and reporters in the (twenty) century(世纪)in the world. He was born on July 21, 1899 and (die) on July 2, 1961.
When he was a small child, his mother taught him and her other children music and creativity(创造力)by (take)them to concerts, museums and theatres. And his father taught them to love nature and how (cook)in the open air and other life skills.
In 1917, Hemingway finished high school and then worked as reporter. During World War I(第一次世界大战), he went to France, Italy and Spain. He fought in World War I and then moved Cuba Later, Cuba drove him out of the country. He had to go back to Idaho, the USA. There he had many health problems. And in 1961 he killed (him) with a gun(#t)in his own house.
In his amazing life, Hemingway wrote lots famous works. Most of them are still popular now. The Old Man and the Sea helped him (win) the Pulitzer Prizes(普利策奖) in 1953 and the Nobel Prize In Literature in 1954. His other famous (work) include The Sun Also Rises(《太阳照常升起》), A Farewell to Arms(《永别了，武器》) and so on.
Tom worked in the office of Mr. Bates's.
One day, when Tom got to the office, a letter(wait) for him. He opened it.
"Dear Tom, "the letter said, "I am writing to thank youyour help. You(help) me so much when I came to your office. Here's a ticket for the big football match. "
Tom looked at the ticket. He could not believe that he had it. Everyone looked forward to(watch)the match!
"I must watch the match, "he(think). "I have expected the big match for 4 years. "
He(not put)his heart into any work. Then at twelve o'clock he knew what(do).
He went out of the office and called his sister, Jean
At one o'clock Mr Bates came up to him. "I have bad news for you, Tom. Your sister telephoned just now. Your motherin hospital a moment ago. "
"Thank you, "Tom said. "I will go to the hospital. I will come back as as possible. "
In fact, Tom(leave)the office quickly for the football ground. Tom's ticket was a good one. He could stand near the front.
The next morning, when Tom got to the office, Mr Bates came up to him. "You're fired(解雇），Tom. "Then he walked away angrily.
"But why?" Tom asked. Then a girl said, "We saw the match on TV here yesterday! You were on TV! Tom, you had such a good ticket!"
Today is the day of the new term, I went to school early.
When I came into the classroom, I was(surprise)at what I saw.was half an hour before class, most of the students were already sitting in their seats. Some were arranging their books. Others(prepare) for their lessons.
Zhanghua, my neighbour, was busy(write) something. I walked over to him(quiet), and saw that he was writing a plan for the new term. He looked up,(smile)and said, "Let me wish you a belated(迟来的）happy New Year, and hope you'll make the greatest progress in the new term."
(sudden), it hit me that the new year was over and(I)face turned red. I must turn over a new leaf. I would makenew plan to meet the new term with spirit.
