We got 13，000 letters and emails from our 2 about their New Year's resolutions. Many girls said they were going to exercise more3. Some parents said they were going to study the subject their kids learn at school. They want to communicate with their children. An old 4said he was going to find a job as an 5teacher. A boy 6Tom Smith said he was going to start 7a new language this year. And an old lady said, “I 8 my resolution a short time ago. I am going to 9 my grandson carefully and to 10 a loving grandmother.”
Dear Grandma and Grandpa，
How are you? I am fine. What's new? I am enjoying my summer. I am delivering (递送) newspapers to make some money. I'm going to put the money in the college fund (基金) you started for me.
Also I am taking swimming lessons from Uncle Vincent. I asked him to help me with my front crawl (自由泳). I always get water in my nose and mouth when I do that. I'm really good at swimming back crawl(仰泳). So if I ever get into any problem in water, I can save myself.
How is the weather in Florida? Here in Georgia it's very hot. School will start in about four weeks. I'm going to be in Grade Three. My teacher will be Mrs. Reese. I heard she is very nice and makes her students work really hard. I will do my best to learn every subject well.
Mom says if I get good grades, I can take piano lessons at school. I want to be able to play a song or two for you when you come next time. I can't wait to see two of you.
Well, that's all for now. Give both of you a hug (拥抱). Wish you good health.
Yours，
Marybeth
Everybody talks about the weather. It's the most popular topic of conversation(谈话). For example, people may say to each other, “Isn't it a nice day？” “Do you think it's going to rain？” or “I think it is going to snow.”
Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. One man may say, “Do you see how cloudy it is in the east? It is going to rain tomorrow.” But another man may say, “Yes, it's cloudy in the east, so we are going to have a fine day tomorrow.”
When a farmer needs water, he looks for something to tell him it is going to rain; he won't believe other things. When people are having a picnic, but it begins to rain, they will be so sure about something that shows the weather is going to be fine very quickly.
Almost everyone listens to what the weatherman says. But he does not always tell us what we want, and sometimes he makes a mistake.
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A. People often hope for the weather they want. B. However, he still probably comes closer to being right than most people. C. But they don't always agree with each other. D. They won't believe that they will finish their lunch in the rain. E. All these are the common ways to start a conversation. |
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mean, begin, week, send ，write down |
