Once there was a famine（饥荒） in a town.A rich and kind baker（面包师）1 some bread to twenty of the poorest children.He said to them， " In this basket，there is some bread for you.Each of you can have one loaf（面包）2 the hard days end."
The impatient children couldn't wait to gather（聚集） around the3 ，They shouted and4 for the bread，because each wished to have the largest loaf.At last，they all chose the larger bread and went away without 5 thanking the good gentleman.But Shirley，a poorly﹣dressed little girl，did not join them.Instead6 in the distance（远处） .She didn't want to fight with others.When the other children left，she took the smallest loaf left in the basket7 the gentleman's hand and went home.
The next day the children were as8 as before.They still got what they want.Poor shy Shirley still took the9 loaf.She went home happily.When she got home，her mother cut the bread 10 .Suddenly，many new shining pieces of silver fell out of11 .Her mother was very12 and said， "Take the silver back to the good gentleman at once，for it must have got into the loaf13 .Be quick，Shirley!Be quick!"
But when the little girl gave the rich man her mother's14 ，he said， "No，no15 .I put silver into the smallest loaf to reward （奖励） you because you are a kind and honest girl.Go home，and the silver is yours now!"
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Bao Gong was a famous and smart official （官员） in ancient China.One day，he saw a boy crying （哭）happened.
"I sold meat this morning and got 100 coins （硬币）.Then I had a short sleep.But when I woke up，I couldn'tmy money，" said the boy.
Bao Gong looked the boy up and down andfor some time.he pointed at a horse and said it was the thief （小偷）.He shouted at the horse and asked itthe boy's money back.
People around laughed and said， "What is he doing？Shouldn't Bao Gong be the smartest here？" Bao Gong heard that and shouted， "How could you saywords about an official？You are all fined （被罚款） one coin." Then he took out a large bowl full of water and asked everyone toa coin into it.
When one man put his into the bowl，Bao Gong said， "This is thethief!When he put the coin into the bowl，there was a film of oil （一层油） on the water.All the boy's coins have oil from the meat on."
At last the boy got his money.Everyone said that Bao Gong was a really smart man.
A House for Rent（租）
We have a comfortable three﹣bedroom house to rent.The house was built four years ago，but it is still in very good condition now.The house includes： * one large living room * three bedrooms *a kitchen * a small garage * a large garden Do you want a quiet life？This house is for you! * You can enjoy beautiful views of the fields and woods. * Only one hour by train to the city center. * Animals and children are welcome! You need to pay only ＄400 per month. Three months' rent must be paid in advance（提前）. Are you interested in the house？Please telephone Harry Smith（0139﹣45520）.The address of the house：25 Daffodil Road，Little Haddington Village. |
As the weather gets warmer，there are few things that are better to do than travel．But traveling might not be that fun for everyone，especially for those who have motion sickness（晕动症）．
Motion sickness is also called travel sickness．It is a common experience for many people．Depending on how you travel，it can be called carsickness or seasickness．People with motion sickness feel very uncomfortable while they are in motion．They feel sick and dizzy，like the room around them won't stop spinning．
It is generally believed that motion sickness happens when your senses become confused （困惑的）with each other，Scientific American reported．
We use different parts of our body to sense movement．Our eyes tell us if we are moving．The inner ears （内耳） contain a special liquid that helps us sense our direction and balance．Our muscles react to movement．
When you move around，these body parts work well together．But when you are in a car or an airplane，they get confused．Your inner ear signals that you're moving．This mismatch gives us motion sickness．
But some people are less sensitive to motion sickness．This may be because they have certain genes （基因） that prevent mismatching senses，Bethann Hromatka，told the Atlantic．
Although there are many ways to deal with motion sickness，scientists believe that the key is to simply try to adapt to it．For example，some astronauts do special exercises that give them mild motion sickness．After a week or two，the astronauts become used to it and don't feel uncomfortable anymore，a NASA flight doctor，told the BBC．
here are many ways to manage （管理） time.A clock plays an important role in time management.It can help us make our goals（目标） come true.We can use it in many parts of our life and it helps us say no to wasting （浪费） time.The following ways can help us get started.
Learn about the meaning of 30 seconds.For example，if your house is very dirty，think about this.Failing to（未能做某事）hang up a coat and keep a desk or room tidy happens when we leave out the quick housework.We can play a game to see if we can build a clean and comfortable environment in 30 seconds.
If possible，exercise at a certain time.For example，exercise at 7：00 a.m.and have breakfast at 8：00 a.m.every day.Also，we can ride a bike，run slowly or go for a quick 15-minute walk twice a day.The 15 minutes seems like a short time，but if we keep at it，it can make a difference to our health.
Go to bed and wake up on time.This is the most important way and it makes us full of energy （能量）.It also makes us healthy and benefits our study and work.
Pairing every goal in life with a clock makes it easier to come true.We should learn to manage time and make full use of every minute.
A Trip to Nanjing
Last weekend，I went to Nanjing to visit my cousin.He is a student at Nanjing University（南京大学）.It was my first time to travel to Nanjing.My cousin showed me around the city.There are many places of interest.
We went to the Confucius Temple on Saturday morning.After lunch，we walked to Laomendong.Laomendong is in the east（东面）of the Zhonghua Gate in Nanjing.That's how it got the name Mendong.
While we were walking around the area，my cousin and I found an interesting shop.It was selling"shaobing".It is a kind of baked bun（烤的圆饼）.Many visitors lined up in front of the shop to buy the freshly baked buns.We bought some and they were very delicious.Then，we went to Deyunshe to watch a crosstalk show（相声）.The performers told many funny jokes.They made us laugh a lot.
I had a wonderful time. I think they are must-sees in Nanjing.
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Parents usually don't let their children cook.However，many people say it's good for children to do some easy cooking work，such as doing the dishes and washing vegetables.
Cooking makes children smart.
In some cooking activities，children can choose and decide what things to put in a dish.At the same time，they can learn how to serve their friends by cooking themselves.They can also learn to eat healthily.
Cooking teaches children to feel how things change.
When helping cook in the kitchen，children can touch some different ingredients（食材），and they can also see how food changes by temperature.
Cooking makes children confident（自信的）.
When children learn to cook，they usually feel that they have grown up，and they can do something for their family members.So，cooking is well worth（值得）learning.
Cooking teaches children cultures.
When cooking different kinds of food，children can also learn about different cultures.Also，children can learn some traditional eating cultures by cooking.
A.It's easy for them to get life experience. B.It's good for their health. C.They think it's dangerous for children to do it. D.Their parents always help them. E.That's a great way to make them think actively. F.They can cook a great dinner to show their love. G.Cooking in one culture is quite different from that in another. |
A：What's wrong with you，young man？
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A：Do you have a headache？
B：No.But I'm coughing badly and
A：How long have you been like this？
B：
A：Open your mouth and say "Ah".Hmm，nothing serious.You just have a cold.
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A：Don't worry.Take this medicine and have a good rest.
B：Oh，doctor.I must go to school.I have a test tomorrow.
A：You can go to school.But don't study for too long.
B：Thank you.
A．For two days. B．I'm not feeling well. C．I can play soccer with my friends. D．What should I do，doctor？ E．Need I to be in hospital？ F．I can't take a rest at home. G．I have a sore throat，too. |
包括以下内容：
（1）过去一年半里所取得的进步是什么？面临的困难又是什么？
（2）你是如何解决困难的？这段历程带给你什么样的感受？
（3）新学期你有什么新的打算？
注意：
（1）词数80词左右，文章开头已给出，不算做词数内；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文中不能出现可能透露考生真实身份的任何信息。
How time flies!We have spent one and half a year in the middle school.
