A few weeks ago，I found a perfect pair of shoes waiting for me at the store. They were green，blue，red and white，with just the right style. I could actually hear them calling1 ——"Leila，Leila，Leila!"
"Mom!" I pointed at the2 shoes. "Those are exactly the ones I need!Can I have them？Please？"
"Let's see how 3 they are，"said Mom.
My heart broke when we saw the price—＄100!I knew Mom would4 buy them. "I only have ＄25，"I5 what I was going to do.
Autumn was surely here. The days were6 ，and the leaves were falling from the trees，I was looking out of the window one afternoon，watching the leaves falling into my yard. Suddenly I got a（n）7 . I rushed downstairs.
"Mom，" I called into the living room. "I think I know8 I can make money to buy those shoes!"
Mom looked up from her book. "And how's that，Leila？"
"People want their9 clean and tidy. I can rake（耙） leaves for them. "
A smile slowly spread across Mom's face. "Now that's a good idea!"
Each week，I10 leaves in people's yards and put them in waste bins. It took five11 of hard work. I raked leaves until I got blisters（水疱） on my hands. My coats and trousers got dirty，but I didn't12 . As time went by，I was getting closer to my goal. In the end，I got enough 13 .
The big day finally came. Mom drove me to the store，and I walked14 into the shoe store. I found the shoes I'd wanted so much and tried them on in my size. They15 me perfectly!I finally had the exact shoes I wanted!
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Victor's project As part of my history project on transport, I did some short interviews with people in my neighborhood. My first interview was with my friend Susan's grandmother, Mrs. Sanderson. Question 1 How did you get to school when you were young? I walked to school with my friends, except for Fridays when we had to carry all of our things for school sports. Then we caught the bus. I enjoyed walking because we could chat on the way. I didn't like it when it was raining though, but Mum always made sure I wore my raincoat and gumboots. On the other hand, I became a strong walker, and I believe that's why I've been healthy all my life. Question 2 My parents drive me to school. Why didn't you go to school by car? You know, we were not rich enough at that time. We could not afford a car until after I had finished school. Question 3 How did you get around when you weren't going to school? We often went for a family trip by train. Most weekends we went on picnics and I loved playing with my cousins in the park. The trip took much longer than it would take by car today of course. Question 4 How do you get around now? I still love walking, but I need to drive my grandchildren around, so I mainly use my car. |
Can anyone be an astronaut?
Of course not. You don't have to have a science degree but most astronauts do. Most of them are pilots too. Life in a spaceship is hard so you must have a healthy body and mind. You need to be easy-going，patient，and helpful to spend so much time in a small space with other people.
What's the training like?
People have to train for a year to learn how to stay healthy and safe. They practise space walking and living in zero gravity（重力）. They train in difficult conditions to learn how to solve problems and to work in a team. Everyday tasks like eating，washing and sleeping can be difficult on a spaceship. There is no running water so you have to wash with wet tissues；it's hard to enjoy the dry food that astronauts have to eat. And to sleep you must cover your eyes because the sun rises every 90 minutes on the International Space Station. You also have to tie yourself to something so you don't fly away!
What health problems do astronauts have?
Life in zero gravity causes changes to our bodies. Bones and muscles（肌肉）become thin and weak so you must do a lot of exercise in space to stay fit and to help the heart move blood around your body. Astronauts often get backache because you grow in space-up to 8 centimeters!It's also common to have headaches and to feel sick，especially at the beginning. You must have vitamins to take the place of fresh fruit and vegetables. But you don't have to put on sun cream because space suits protect your skin（皮肤）.
Are you still interested?
So now you know. If you want to go to space，study hard，learn to fly and take care of your body and mind.
There are many different ways to solve a problem. One way is to be creative. People often think creative thinking is just for artists and designers, but this is not true. Dr. Edward de Bono, an expert in creative thinking and problem solving, has shown the world that using creativity to solve problems is very useful in business and in our communities, and will continue to be so in the future.
One example of creative thinking is the solution to a parking problem in a town center. In the areas close to stores, people can only park for 20 minutes. There are parking meters where people pay to park in these areas. However, the problem is that many people leave their cars there for longer than 20 minutes. Dr. Edward de Bono's solution is to make a rule that all cars parked in these areas must keep their headlights on. Of course, drivers will want to return to their cars before their car batteries（蓄电池）die.
According to Dr. de Bono, people will need to use creative thinking more often in the future. To help people think more creatively，he designed the "Six Thinking Hats" system（系统）. The system helps people think about a problem in different ways in order to find a solution. In the system，there are six imaginary hats of different colors. Each hat symbolizes a different way of thinking. For example, the white hat helps people consider the facts. The black hat is the most logical（有逻辑的） and helps people consider why a possible solution may not work. So, next time you have a problem in your community, think about it creatively, from different perspectives, and see what ideas you have.
Finland, a small country located in Northern Europe along the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland, is a beautiful place to（参观）.
Winter is the most popular season in Finland. The （太阳） , disappears for months in the northernmost part of the country. People have to wear very heavy （外套） to keep warm. The white snow, bright moon and stars, and — if you are（幸运的）enough — the colorful Northern Lights create the（著名的） and surprising light and magical scene. One of the best ways to experience the scene is to sleep in a（玻璃）hut, surrounded by nature. You can just stay （在……里面）, warm and comfortable, looking at the night sky and waiting.
The air quality in Finland is the best in the world according to the data from WHO. As 75% of the country is covered by forests, people can connect with nature （容易地）. Finnish people often enjoy the small things in （日常的）lives, like just sitting quietly by a lake. So if you have the chance to Finland, just take a deep breath, hike in the forest or simply （休息）on a smooth rock by the sea.
It was the summer holidays and our family rented an apartment for a week near the beach. We all went to the beach on first day and it was fantastic! I did lots of surfing. The sea was really warm! While Mum and Dad were reading (they) books, my brother Paul was building a big sandcastle (沙堡). He was happy for (hour)!
On the evening we arrived, my parents were cooking supper when suddenly the computer stopped working. There was no electricity in the apartment! We had to eat our supper in the dark! The electricity didn't come on again late at night.
The next day, we went to the market. We (shop) when suddenly dark clouds came over and it started to rain hard. Dad (drive) us back to the apartment.
When we got back, the rain was coming into Paul's bedroom and his bed was very wet. So for the rest of the holiday he had to share my bedroom.
the end of the holiday, Mum and Dad were cleaning the apartment when suddenly Dad shouted, "Oh, no!" Paul and I ran into the kitchen. strange it was! Paul's milk was drunk and my apples (eat) by a family of mice!
We packed up our things and left the apartment very (quick)! We were all really glad to get home.
任务A：补全71-73题的信息。每空不得超过三个词。
任务B：根据采访内容补全Pierre的回答，完成第74题。不得超过10个词。
Notes of the Interview
Interviewee: Pierre
Restaurant: The Pierre's
Personal information: French cook; has been in China for years
Families: wife and
Feelings of China: second hometown; about the fast development
Reasons to Xiamen: a perfect place for both business and relaxation
Specials in The Pierre's: dishes that combine the best of French and Cantonese food
( The reporter Lisa from the magazine A Bite of Xiamen is interviewing Pierre, a Frenchman who opens a restaurant in Xiamen, Fujian. )
Lisa: Good morning, Pierre. I'm Lisa from A Bite of Xiamen. We've heard your restaurant The Pierre's is really famous these days. Do you have a minute for several questions?
Pierre: Sure, Lisa. It's my pleasure.
Lisa: So how long have you stayed in China?
Pierre: Um … I came to China in 2002. I met my wife here and now we have two sons.
Lisa: Wow, that's 20 years! How do you feel about China?
Pierre: I love this country. It's now much like my second hometown. I must say I'm really surprised and happy about the fast development here.
Lisa: Glad to hear that. Then what brought you to Xiamen?
Pierre: Well, I chose Xiamen as it's a perfect place for both business and relaxation. I fell in love with it on my first trip here.
Lisa: Then what are the specials in your restaurant?
Pierre: Actually, I have created some dishes that combine the best of French and Cantonese food (粤菜).
Lisa: Really? I can't wait to have a try. What do you want to say to the people who love your restaurant?
Pierre:
Lisa: Thanks for your time and sharing today.
To：LiPing@mail. com
Subject：Exchange Visit!
Hi there, Li Ping!
My name's Jack and I'm going to be at your school for the exchange visit next month. I'm really excited about it!
Well, why am I writing right now？For one thing, I really want to know something about the interesting activities at your school, so could you introduce one of them？Also, I am interested in Chinese culture. So what do you suggest I do after school？
Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
Jack
Dear Jack,
Li Ping
