Our English teacher was like a friend to us, and we all liked her. One day she came into the classroom and shouted, “Who did this?” She held up a piece of broken glass and asked, “Who _______ the window?” She seldom (很少) became angry, _______ this time she was.

I broke the window. I had done that _______ throwing a baseball. I didn’t want to admit (承认) it _______ I didn’t have enough money to _______ for a big window like that. “My father will be angry,” I thought.

At first I didn’t _______ my hand, but later something strong in my heart suddenly made me stand up. “I did it,” I said honestly. How _______ it was for me to say that!

My teacher _______ a book from one of our book shelves and then began walking towards my desk. I was _________ that she was going to punish (惩罚) me.

“I know you like collecting ________ very much,” she said, looking down at my nervous face. “Here is the book about collecting stamps that you are ________. Now, the book is ________ and I shall not punish you. Remember, it’s because you ________ the truth.”

I couldn’t believe it! My teacher didn’t punish me, I didn’t ________ to pay for the broken window. And I got my favorite book!

As time goes, the book is gone, so is my wonderful teacher. But I will never ________ the lesson the teacher gave me that day.

Did you know the story about Tom? It was a true story. Tom was an English boy. He didn’t like soap (肥皂) and water. Three or four times a day his mother said to him, “Tom, your hands are dirty (脏的) again. Go and wash them.” But Tom never really washed them well. He only put them in the water for a few seconds and then took them out again.

Tom’s uncle and aunt lived in another city. One day they came to visit Tom’s parents, and they brought their son, Ted, with them. Ted was one year younger than Tom and he didn’t like soap or water, either (也).

The boys sat with their parents for a few minutes, and then they went outside.

When they were together, Tom looked at Ted’s hands and said proudly (骄傲地), “My hands are dirtier than yours!”

“Of course they are.” Ted answered angrily (生气地), “You are one year older than me!”

“Oh, boys, don’t throw stones at the poor bird,” said an old grey-headed man.

“Sir,” said a little one,”she makes such a loud noise that we can’t bear her.”

“I am afraid the stone will rebound (反弹) and hurt you as long as you live!”

“Rebound! We don’t understand you, sir!”

“Well, I will tell you a true story.”

“Fifty years ago, I liked throwing stones because I had no other boy to play with and I became very skillful. One day I went to work for an old couple who were very friendly to everybody, even to the birds. And the birds seemed to love the old couple, too. For seven years a bird had come and built her nest (鸟巢) in the same place. She and her mate had just returned on the day I went to work and the old couple welcomed them happily. During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. Suddenly the bird flew to a tree near me. I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my best skill. It hit the bird on the head and she dropped dead！

“I was sorry the moment I saw her fall off the tree. But it was too late. All day long her mate flew about, and chirped (发啁啾声) so sadly that he made my heart ache.. I said nothing to the old couple but one of their grandchildren told them about it. Though the old couple never said a word to me, I knew that they were very sad. I could never look them in the eye and tell them how sorry I was. They have been dead for many, many years, and so has the poor bird. But don’t you see how that stone rebounded, and hit me? For fifty years I have still remembered it though I have never spoken of it before. But if what I have told you will stop you, I will be happy.”

The boys at once dropped the stones in their hands and the bird had no more trouble from them.

Most people in the United States like fast food. But if you think that American people don’t like cooking, you are wrong. It’s true that most Americans eat fast food for their breakfast and lunch, but they also think cooking is interesting. Americans have their own way of cooking. For example, baking(烘焙) is the most popular way of cooking in America. Most American families have ovens. And American cooks pay much attention to the balance of food.

Then what about China? Many students in China like eating one kind of food—mashed(捣碎的) potatoes because it is cheap and delicious. However, do you know how to make it? Here are the ingredients(原料) and steps.

● Ingredients

1kg of potatoes 25g of oil

Salt and pepper

● Steps

First, peel the potatoes. Try to cut the potatoes into small pieces. Second, cook the potatoes in a pot filled with water for half an hour.

Next, when the potatoes are soft, put them in a bowl, and mash them with a fork. After that, add the oil, salt and pepper. If you like, add some meat!

Finally, fry it for a few minutes. Now it’s ready.

Students these days often have a lot of     51    . Sometimes they have problems with their schoolwork, and sometimes     52     their friends. What can they do about this? Some people believe the worst thing is to do nothing.

Laura Mills,     53     teenager from London, agrees. “Problems and worries     54     normal in life,” says Laura. “But I think     55     to someone helps a lot. Unless we talk to someone, we’ll certainly feel worse.”

Laura once     56     her wallet, and worried for days. She was afraid     57     her parents about it. She even walked three miles to school each day     58     she didn’t have any money. She just kept thinking. “If I tell my parents, they’ll be angry!”     59     the end, she talked to her parents and they were really understanding. Her dad said he sometimes made careless mistakes     60    . They got her a new wallet and asked her to be more careful. “I will always remember to share my problems in the future!” Laura says.

71. 新年快到了，同学们一定有很多想法。请以日记的形式，介绍自己在学习、健康、家务劳动、旅游等方面的计划，并针对自身的不足之处，说说你打算怎么做。

Now, it’s the year of 2021. New Year 2022 is coming. I have a new plan for the New Year.

I am going to