I sat on the steps next to Peter and watched him play his new guitar.His left hand worked the strings（弦）1 his right hand played.
"Just in time for the school talent show next2 ，" I said.
"Are you doing anything for the talent show，Jeremy？" Peter asked.
"No，"I said.If I were a little3 ，like you，14 years old，maybe I could，too.I believe you'll win the first prize this year.
"Maybe，" said Peter. "I'm playing a song I4 myself. "
"You write your own song？"
"It's not5 ，" he said. "My song is called 'Two for One'.I got the6 easily from a two-for-one sale at the store.And I liked the sound of 'Two for One.' 7 song goes like this， "Two for one，two for one，that's the way to have some fun.' I haven't written all the words yet."
The next morning.I saw Peter was so8 .His right arm was broken.
"I got9 when playing baseball yesterday." he said. "Now I can't be in the talent show next week."
Peter and I10 each other worriedly.Then I had an idea.
"We could sit next to each other on the stage." I said. "You could play the left hand parts，and I'll play with my right hand."
Peter's eyes were11 and lively.
"It might work，" he said.
I sat12 him on the top step.
"Where can I put my right hand while we13 ？"
"Put it on my shoulder，" I told him."We're14 ，aren't we？"
Our song answered that question.We finished writing the words together15 .
"Two for one，one for two，see what two good friends can do!"
（the telephone rings）
M：Hello Steve speaking.
W：Hi.Steve.This is Diana.I'm near the Grand Theatre.
M：The Grand Theatre？You are quite near the station.
W：Oh.That's good.
M：It's about eight minutes' walk from the theatre.You should walk across the road at the theatre. Turn right at the first traffic lights.The railway station is right around the corner.
W：Thank you，Steve.
M：
A.You can't miss it. B.How far away is it？ C.Is there a hotel around here？ D.Then go straight ahead. E.My pleasure. F.Can you tell me how I can get to the railway station？ |
4 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO
IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH
Do you want to speak English easily and well？In this lesson，we'll help you improve your spoken English with some really useful expressions.For example， "Tom went missing during the rainstorm last night，but luckily，he was found ▲." use them a lot.They are really useful!OK？Let's start!
Bright and early If you get up "bright and early"，you get up very early in the morning. Example：I like to get up bright and early every day on holiday sol can go for a swim before breakfast. |
Fair and square If something such as a game or decision is "fair and square"，it's honest and fair. Example：I think I won that game fair and square，even though Mark would probably disagree with that. |
Alive and well If someone is "alive and well"，they're finally safe after being in danger. Example：I'm pleased to report that the missing climbers are all alive and well. |
First and foremost We use "first and foremost" before we refer to the most important part of something；it's like saying "most importantly". Example：First and foremost，I'd like to thank everybody for all their help. |
Kendall Johnson spends a lot of time playing in the earth.She has a huge garden that produces over 100 pounds of food each year!But for this seven-year-old girl，gardening isn't just about fruits and vegetables.It's about people."My favourite thing about growing food is doing it with my family and friends."she says.
Kendall began gardening at the age of three，when her grandmother gave her some potatoes.Grandma told her， "Don't throw away the small ones，because if you put them in the ground，they will grow back." Kendall tried it and was amazed when the small potatoes grew new leaves.
Soon after，her parents put in a small yard garden.When friends came over Kendal enjoyed sharing what she knew.And she says， "My friends help me water and care for the plants."
At the age of six，she became the youngest licensed farmer in Georgia.Today ，her garden has grown to include sixty plant beds and twelve tee!When the vegetables and fruits are ripe（成熟的）， Kendall says， "I pick them，then I do a food sale so other kids and families can have some." People who don't have enough food are invited to take what they need.
Kendall is an inspiration to other kids too.She speaks at libraries and schools and hosts a community garden club for kids. "I also invite kids to visit my garden and help me with it，to see how fun it is，" she says. " Growing food takes a lot of work ， but together you can do it."
Dear Mr.Rob Hunter， Hello!My name is Adam.I'm 12 years old，and I live in Timmins，Ontario，Canada.I'm a huge fan of yours.It's too bad that the Lions lost in the final game last year.I saw you crying when the game ended，and I started to cry too.How do you get over a loss like that？I wanted to send you a T-shirt to sign（签名），but my mom says it would be too expensive to mail to you. I wish you good Luck this year.I know you're the best professional soccer player in the world.I want to be as good as you someday，There's a card for you to sign and an envelope with my address on it so you can send it back.I hope you write back，but it's OK if you don't.I'm just glad that I could tell you how much I look up to you. Sincerely， Adam |
Dear Adam， ① Thank you so much for your letter and the card!I've signed the card and sent it to you with a signed T-shirt.Hope you like them! ② To answer your question，I think it's certainly not easy to get over a loss like that.I depend on my family，coaches，and teammates to help me improve and focus on what I can control. ③ But let me just say that for someone as young as you，you should just try to be better every day.Winning and losing matters，but it doesn't matter more than things like sportsmanship，fun and teamwork. ④ Thank you for the kind words.There are some really good soccer players in the world，and I think I'm one of the best players.I'll try to make you proud in the next game! ⑤ Cheer up and keep practicing! Rob |
a.A card.
b.A T-shirt.
c.A photo.
d.A soccer ball.
The race is on to get more electric cars on the road.People predict that electric cars might be more common in the future.But according to a 2021 survey by Pew Research Center，more than half of US，adults like gas-powered cars better.They say electric cars are expensive and charging（充电）them is a big problem.For now，most people plan to stick with gas-powered cars.We ask young readers what they think about electric cars.
I think we should all have electric cars.This would cut down air pollution and allow us to breathe better.Cleaner air also means there will be fewer animals dying.Think of all the lives we have lost by destroying our environment. Some people think electric cars are pricey.But their prices are coming down.What's more，gas costs a lot more than electricity.Once you use the gas，it's gone.Anyway，I think we' re going to run out of gas at some point.This will make electric cars a need.Also，do you know that electric cars can travel 33 miles for about a dollar？You can't say that for gas.All cars should be electric! |
I don't think all cars should be electric.First of all，charging stations are less common than gas stations.This makes electric cars a lot less convenient for long trips.What's more，cold weather does harm to the batteries（电池）.They can't work well as usual.And electric cars are also more expensive than common cars.A new electric car usually costs around ＄ 11，000 more than a new gas car.True，electric cars help slow climate change.But throwing batteries away can hurt our planet. |
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Knife peeled noodles are a kind of food in Shanxi Province，enjoying great fame and a （历史）of hundreds of years.
The name shows the way the dish is prepared.A （厨师）holds dough（面团） in one hand，and cuts it into pieces with a special knife in the other hand.Then they are directly thrown into a pot of boiling water.The whole process looks like an （使人兴奋的） kungfu performance.As one piece of noodle falls into the boiling water，the （第二）is flying in the air，and the third has just been peeled off.Within （仅仅）a minute，200 pieces of noodles can be cut out.The noodles have a shape of a （叶子）， with medium thickness and thin edges.The noodles are smooth and （柔软的） .
Shanxi people have a special feeling when having this kind of noodles.On their birthdays，a （碗） of noodles means long life；at the Spring Festival，people （吃） noodles for a successful new year.Knife peeled noodles in Shanxi are not made just to satisfy a （饥饿的）stomach，but a way to express Chinese people's feelings of life.
You don't need to wait until you're an adult to take part in community service.You can develop good habits now.Community service is a great way to make difference in your neighborhood.You also can enjoy time with friends and meeting new people.Here are some ideas for you to start .
Do you play an instrument or love to draw？Offer to give free concerts at a senior center or spread your love of art by giving （lesson） to younger children.You can never imagine happy you will be after that.
Do you live near a public park？You can volunteer （ plant） or clean up the park.You'll bring pleasure everyone who uses the park.
Do you know any sick or disabled people in your neighborhood？Offer to do yard work for （ they）.Sweep the floor and （ do） the dishes.Or just stop by for a friendly visit with some food.
Does your school encourage a buddy（伙伴） system？You can set up buddy systems which connect older children with （ young） ones.Buddies often spend time together reading books.Helping a young person grow into a smart reader is a gift that keeps on giving.
Some students thinks... | Other students think... |
1.be independent 2.have outdoor activities 3.improve grades | 1.miss families so much 2.easy to get hurt 3.make...tired |
Your opinion and experience：… | |
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Going Camping or Not？ We have discussed about whether our students should go camping or not on summer vacation？Here's the result.
Henry，12 years old，San Francisco
Sandy，13 years old，New York