It is late at night. A ______ stops in the middle of a forest. After ______ off their three teenagers, the parents say “good luck” and drive away. The teenagers, totally lost, have to ______ their way back home by themselves.

It may sound ______ to you, but this is a tradition in the Netherlands(荷兰) called “dropping”. Dutch people believe that children should not depend too much on their ______ and should learn how to solve problems through activities like “dropping”.

______, for many other parents around the world, their top concern(担心) is their children’s ______. After all, why should they put their children at risk ______ there are many other ways to develop their independence?

People have many different opinions about parenting. All parents want their children to be happy, healthy and ______. In China, for example, many parents spend from 20,000 to 50,000 yuan on summer vacation activities for their children, according to Netease. They want their children to ______ their vacation as much as possible.

But some parents try too hard and become “helicopter(直升机) parents”, which is basically the opposite of “dropping”. They worry too much about their children and pay attention to ______ they do—like helicopters flying ______ their children. They think that children need to be ______ all the time.

But this might not be a good parenting style either, according to American parenting ______ Kenneth Ginsbug. Good parents need to find a balance(平衡) between protecting their children and letting go. As Kenneth Ginsburg writes, parents should “make sure their children don’t crash against the rocks, yet ______ them to ride the waves(冲浪)...”

I’m Alex. My lovely hometown is Westwood. I would like to call it an old town because there are many old buildings. And people here are trying to keep their history and culture. The greatest place in Westwood is Westwood Village. It has many good theaters, museums, restaurants and shops. Most visitors would like to visit Westwood Village.

I grew up in Westwood and my parents grew up here, too. Westwood has three primary schools. I studied at Fairburn Avenue Primary School when I was young. There is also a middle school but I didn’t study in it.

I love Westwood because the life here is easy and the people are friendly. Growing up in Westwood was fun and exciting. I had many friends here. They came from different countries. So I could learn different languages from them. We loved to do different activities together. We usually rode bikes, climbed hills or played baseball on weekends.

Living in Westwood is never boring though Westwood is a quiet place. It’s not only beautiful but also relaxing. I love my hometown.

As we know, dogs are good at running. However, have you ever seen a dog compete with many runners in a race? Such a funny event happened in America.

A dog finished the half marathon(马拉松) race and became famous on the Internet overnight. The dog called Ludivine lived near the race place with its owner. When it walked out, the dog joined in the race and ended up running the whole 13.1 miles.

April Hamlin is the dog's owner. She didn't know Ludivine joined in the race and became a pet star until a friend called to tell her about it.

The dog went to the starting line of the race and then started to run with the runners. At first, it ran with a few of the front runners, and then ran away to taste some food on the roadside and play with water, and finally got back to the race. “I was proud that it finished the whole 13.1 miles,” April Hamlin said.

Ludivine took the seventh place among 165 runners in about an hour and a half. Later it got a medal as a prize because of its spirit of sports.

The race was mainly for raising money for a high school. Ludivine must be glad that it could help the students in its hometown.

Once upon a time, there lived a wise man. He had a son who was very lazy and did nothing all day. The man was very worried. One day, he said to his son, “I want you to go and find some treasure. I have drawn a map to guide you. ”Then he handed his son a bag. Inside the bag were clothes, some food, a little money and the map.

The son set out on his long journey the next day. He had to travel across forests, rivers and mountains. Along the way, he met a lot of people. He was helped by some with food and by some with shelter (住所). There were also robbers (强盗) who tried to rob him. He saw changing landscapes (风景) and experienced different kinds of weather.

Finally, after a long year, he reached the location of the treasure. He spent two days looking and digging for the treasure, but found nothing.

He was disappointed and headed back to his home. On his way back, he experienced the same changing landscapes and seasons. Sometimes, he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to hunt and make meals. He had to fix his own clothes and shelter himself. He was now able to tell time by the position of the sun and protect himself from wild animals. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time, he stayed and helped them in order to repay them.

When he reached home, he said sorry to his father for not finding the treasure.

“There wasn't any treasure in the very first place, my son,” the father answered with a smile. “But I think you have found your life's true purpose.”

The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin, Benjamin's older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize(承认) today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.

Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin's Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present printed form will remain alive for long. Newspaper companies are losing advertisers (广告商), readers, market value and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor(主编) of the times said recently, "At places where they gather, editors ask one another, 'How are you?', as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case." An article about the newspaper appeared on the website of the Guardian, under the headline "NOT DEAD YET."

Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past three years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock (股票) drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock-holders sell off their Times stock. The Washington Post Comply has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education; its testing and test-preparation service now brings in at least half the company's income(收益).

Every year, Jay’s class goes on a picnic in the spring. It is     76    , and the flowers are beautiful.

This year, the class is planning to go on a picnic on May 20th. Jay is really     77    .

“I’m going to take a really good     78     and I’m going to bring my soccer ball,” he said to Mark.

“Good     79    ,” said Mark. “I’m going to bring     80     fruit and my basketball!”

Josie looked around her apartment. She     81     like crying. Magazines and books were all over the table. Her husband’s dirty shirts and trousers were on the floor. Her son’s toys were everywhere. The bins     82     with rubbish.

Josie threw herself onto the sofa. She thought she must cook dinner. But she decided     83     up her house first.

“My apartment is always in a mess,” Josie said. “I’m fat. Though I hate it, I can’t do anything about it.”

There are a lot of people like Josie in our life. Their houses are always untidy and their weight is out of control. Is there a connection between them? Yes.

According to a study, mess     84     people fat. There is something wrong with their lifestyle. So, do you want to lose weight and make a change? Please     85     from keeping your house clean and tidy.

How Laughing at Yourself Makes You Attractive(有魅力的)

Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at for it?     86     And it’s OK—we should even have a laugh about them.

●Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. You may feel bad about yourself because of your bad luck. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. What’s important is that you should be honest with yourself about who you are.     87     You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without self-acceptance.

●Laughing at yourself helps increase your confidence. When you’re able to stay optimistic(乐观的) and laugh at yourself, you are likely to be more successful in life.     88     More importantly, it helps you realize your own weaknesses, so you know which areas to do better in.

●    89     Laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn't mean to, while laughing at yourself does not. You might even bring a smile to their faces. People will like it, because it shows that you have the courage to do so and you’re being real about your imperfections.

    90     So instead of blaming(责怪) yourself, try to think of your mistakes, in a positive way and accept yourself just as you are. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be more attractive.

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