No leaves (叶子) are just the same in the world. Nobody in the world is the same as you. You are unique (独一无二的). Everybody is different _____ others. That is good because it makes the world an interesting _____.

Some people are _____ than you, but others are shorter than you. Maybe your hair is the same color as _____ friend’s, but it may be longer than his or hers. I am _____ you have some friends who are smarter than you. And you also have some friends who are as good at sports as you _____ there are also some people around you who are not good at some things. What does your best _____ like to do? Do you both like to finish your homework at school? Do you both want to _____ the same clothes every day? I _____ in some ways you are the same, but in many other ways you are different. So say _____ to the world, “I am unique!”

Sophia plans to have a birthday party for her brother. She wants Jim to help her at the party. Here is Sophia’s e-mail to Jim.

This is Jim’s answer.

A few good friends are talking about their last vacations.

Most people like watching TV. So does Mary. She doesn’t mind soap operas or talk shows. But she can’t stand sitcoms, for (因为) they are too boring. Sports shows are her favorite program. She likes sports very much, and she likes watching football matches on TV.

Mary likes women’s volleyball, too. She often watches matches on TV, sometimes on the Internet. Her favorite team is the Chinese team. She thinks all the members are fantastic.

Mary enjoys volleyball, but she isn’t good at it. She is good at table tennis. She often plays it with her best friend after school. They are both on the school table tennis team. Sometimes they play with teams from other schools. They have a lot of fun with it.

As teenagers, you have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, like winning the Nobel Prize, or they can be small. You may just want to become one of the best students in your class.

Once you find a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream come true?

Follow Your Heart written by an Australian writer Andrew Mathews tells us that making our dreams come true is life’s biggest challenge.

You may think you’re not very good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of thoughts (想法) stop you from getting your dream, the book says.

Don’t let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true faster because a big dream is, in fact, made up of (由……组成) many small dreams.

You must also never give up your dream.

There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will bring you better exam results, while saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book. As you get closer to your dream, it may change a little. This is good when you have the chance to learn more skills (技能) and find new interests.

Today we had a discussion about “If you have only one day left”. All the students were very excited to take part in it.     26     Most students said they would stay at home and help their parents with the housework.     27     If their parents hear what they have said, how happy they will be! Some students wanted to do something different such as helping others.     28     They thought if they helped more people, they would make their lives more meaningful. Only a few students said they would do nothing but just have a rest at home. They had too much to do every day.     29     Although the class had different ideas, we all knew that it was important to cherish (珍惜) our life.     30     She said, “I’m glad you all want to use your limited (有限的) life to do something meaningful. But please remember: try to make the best of your time!”

No one can be sure what the weather will be like in the future,     31     many people think there will be some changes (变化).

Scientists say that in many places it will be much     32     (hot), and it will rain less. Some countries in Africa     33     (become)very dry all year around, and it will be almost     34     (possible) for people to find food and water. In Southern Europe and the United States, it will be     35     (difficult)for plants to grow.

Scientists also say that the temperature (气温) will go up     36     least 2°C. Then the ice in the Arctic (北极) will melt (融化) in the next hundred years. And     37     lot of the animals there will die. There will also be more water in the sea, so     38     (city) near the sea will disappear (消失).

Another problem is that there will be more hurricanes and typhoons (飓风和台风). Scientists say they will     39     (happen) all over the world. Many people will probably lose     40    (they) homes.

Mary is reading something about how to keep healthy on the Internet.

Good sleep is important for your health. You need about eight hours’ sleep a night. Don’t eat or read in bed. A cup of milk before sleeping may help you get a good sleep. Go to bed at the same time before midnight (午夜) and get up at the same time every morning. For more information, please visit www.sleep.com.   

How often do you exercise? If you want to stay healthy, 4. 你应该每天锻炼30分钟，每周三四次。 For more information, please call Health Line at 180-2000. Studies show that the cold or flu virus (流感病毒) can live on our hands for long. So you should wash your hands often with soap and water. If you want to know more, please call Health Line at 180-1313.

5. Brush your teeth twice a day and see a dentist at least once a year. The oral examination (口腔检查) is good for the health of teeth. Please visit www.mydr.com for more information.