Luen was learning English in Canada. This Monday, his teacher said that they would have a(n) 1 next Tuesday. Luen was a little worried, so he asked his Canadian classmate Richie for some advice.
"Richie, can you 2 some learning methods with me?" Luen asked. However, Richie seemed to be more worried. "Luen, we are in the hot seat." "Hot seat? But my seat is 3 . I have a small electrical fan. Do you need it?" Luen replied. Richie suddenly 4 a lot. "Actually, I mean we will get into trouble because I heard the exam would be very 5 . Besides, the teacher who monitors (监考) us is very strict. He will closely watch 6 every movement and action."
Luen is always a positive (乐观的) boy. He believes as long as they 7 the exam with the whole heart, all problems will be solved. So he told Richie, "Come on, Richie. I think it will be helpful for us to 8 our notes carefully from now on."
"Yes, you are right. But in fact, I have 9 twice. And each time, my parents put me in the hot seat. So I am so afraid of the exam," Richie said 10 .
"How terrible your parents are! 11 did they put you in the hot seat? It's illegal (非法的)," Luen felt very 12 . "No. It's not a real hot seat," Richie said, "Because when I failed my exam, my parents always asked me why there were so many 13 on my paper, and how I could do to improve my learning. These 14 made me feel like being interrogated (审问). I am so stressed."
Luen finally 15 Richie's situation and said, "Take it easy. This time we can review together, and we can help each other. I believe you are sure to make progress."
