Burano is a beautiful island in Italy. It is probably one of the most colorful places in the world. It is popular ______ visitors from all over the world. Lots of visitors   ______ to visit it when they are free.

When you visit Burano, you can see lots of ______ in bright colors. When you are walking here, you may think you are ______ in a fairy world. Every house is beautiful and it ______ a castle.

The local people can ______ their houses in bright colors, but all the houses must ______ a special color pattern. ______ you paint your house, you must ask the government first. The government will ______ you the certain color that you can use. There are some other interesting ______ . For example, if your neighbor’s house is red, the government won’t   ______ you to paint your house red. You have to choose a different   ______ .

For the local people, painting ______ houses has become a tradition. In the past, most of the local people were fishermen. They painted their houses in ______ colors so the fishermen could see their houses in the fog ______. See? Colors were useful in their life.

Do you like running? Running is becoming one of the most popular     24     these days. Many of us run for our     25    . Doctors say many of the health problems come from bad habits such as eating too     26     , drinking too much, smoking, stay up late and not having enough exercise. Doctors tell us,“Eat     27    , don’t smoke, have enough sleep and exercise more.” Running is a good exercise because it     28     build a strong body. It also helps many people lose weight. One 25-year-old women teacher runs for half an hour in the morning five     29     a week. She runs to lose weight,” I feel comfortable and I’m not fat anymore.” she says.

Running is good for health in other ways, too. Many     30     say running makes some small health problems go     31    . “Running is my doctor,” says a man.

Running can also help people to     32     “After school, I like to run for ten minutes. Then I feel active and energetic,” says Yang Min, a middle school student. So today men and women of all ages enjoy running.

Do you want     33     fit? Come on! Let’s start running.

There was a pilot and four people in a small plane. Suddenly there was something wrong with the plane while it was flying in the air. The plane began to fall down. The pilot told the people there were only four parachutes. They all became worried and started to make excuses.

“I must go,” said the pilot, taking one of the parachutes and jumped out.

The first person stood up, “I’m a doctor,” he said. “I help people live longer and I save lives.” He took a parachute and jumped out.

The next person said,” I must have a parachute, I am a very smart person. I have to join in an important match. I know I’ll win the game because I’ll be the smartest person there.” He picked up a backpack and jumped out.

Two men were left—an old trader and a young mountain climber. At this time the plane was going down fast. The trader said,” young man, I am old but you are still young. You take the last parachute.” The young mountain climber smiled.” Don’t worry,” he said,” We can both jump out because there are still two parachutes. Just now the smart man jumped out with my backpack.”

The Internet can show you lots of jobs all over the world. If you want to find a job on the Internet, use the word “ job search” or “ employment” to find he websites you need. Type in what you want to do and where you want to work. In a few seconds, a list of jobs will appear on the screen. You can also type in the name of a company to learn about jobs here. Many websites list full-time and summer jobs.

Job-searching websites can help you in other ways, too. They show you how to write a good resume（简历） and how to get ready for an interview. They also tell you what to say to an interviewer on the telephone. Some websites give you interview conversations to practice. One website even has a dictionary of interview words. A good employment website can be a big help in your job search.

Good luck with your job-hunting.

The word “friend” has a lot of meanings. It can be a partner, a close workmate and even the one you meet for the first time.

Everyone needs friendship.     49     We need help from others, and also give help to others. In modern times, people pay more attention to relations and connections. An attractive man has many friends. His power lies in his ability to give.

    50     We need friends to support and help us out of difficulties. Our friends give us warning against danger. Our friends offer us advice on how to deal with all kinds of problems. True friends share not only our joys but also our sorrows.

With friendship, life is happy and harmonious.     51     I have a wide circle of friends. Some are rich and in power. Some are poor and without power. Some are like myself, working as a teacher, reading, writing and living a simple life.     52     We feel we are the happiest when we chat and exchange ideas with one another. With my friends, I know what to treasure, what to tolerate（容忍）and what to share.

I will never forget my old friends.     53     I will not be unfriendly to my poor friends, and I will care for them. Even if it is only a kind word.