I didn’t understand my father when I was young. I didn’t like _____________ with him. He was very short and there was something wrong with his legs, so he couldn’t walk as _____________ as we could. And when we walked together, he had to put his hand on my arm. Along the road, people looked at us in _____________ different way. At that time, I felt so sad that I walked faster than before. It was _____________ for him to catch up with me. _____________ that, we didn’t say much as we walked. But he always told me not to worry about him.

He usually took the subway to go to work, so we usually walked to the subway. He was glad to do his busy but enjoyable _______________. Even on rainy or snowy days, he almost never _____________ a day. He would get to the office although others could not.

In a year, when snow or ice was on the ground, it was harder for him to walk, even _____________ our help. My sisters and I sent him to the subway on a child’s sleigh(雪橇). When he got there, he had to go inside by _____________. Sometimes I wondered how he did it. ________________ strong man he is!

Now I am older, I think of him often. I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was.

【推荐3】It was a Sunday morning in April. When Mrs. White opened the window, she was quite happy and said, “It’s going to be a fine day today.” She went to her two kids’ room and _______ them up, “Get up, dear. We’re going to a very _______ place today. I’m sure you’ll like it. Go to wash _______ and have breakfast quickly. We’re going there _______ bus.”

The son Nick was six years old. He was very happy _______ he heard the good news. He asked his mother, “Mummy, we are going to watch a football game, right? I dreamed about it last night.” The daughter Jane said, “No, you are wrong. We are going to the zoo. We can see many lovely animals there.” Mrs. White smiled, “You’ll know _______ we are going soon.” Mrs. White and the kids went out with excitement.

Half _______ hour later, they got to the City Library. The two kids looked at each _______ and laughed, “Oh! We are _______ wrong. But we like this place. Reading books ________ so much fun! Thank you for bringing us here, Mum!”

【推荐1】One day, while I was walking in the park, I noticed a little girl. She was barefoot（赤脚的）and dirty. She was silent and did not say a word. She _________ all the people going by. Everybody just passed by and did not pay _________ attention to her. The next day I decided _________ back to that park to see if the girl was still there.

To my surprise, she was right there, _________ around sadly. I began to worry about her, _________ a park full of strangers was not a good place for small kids to play alone.

I went towards _________ girl and suddenly noticed, there was something wrong with her back. “This _________ be the reason why everyone was avoiding her and did not try to help,” I thought. I smiled at her and started _________ “Hello”, and then sat down next to her. The girl was very surprised. However, after a long stare into _________ eyes, she replied, “Hi”. We talked and talked, so many hours __________ by and darkness came. The park became silent and empty. Then I carefully asked the little girl __________ she was so sad and lonely.

“I am different, that’s why!” she replied. I agreed with her and smiled, “Yes. __________ you remind me of a sweet angel.”

“Really?” she asked. Then she stood up and opened her arms, “I __________ that an angel had wings in her back. When she went to help __________, she would spread them.”

The little girl smiled with eyes shining __________.

Everyone filled with love can be an angel.

【推荐2】When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be with my father. He had a disability _______ was very short. When we walked together, people would stare _______ us. Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He almost never missed a day. He would make it to the office even if _______ could not. It was a matter of pride for him.

_______ snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk. On days like this, I would pull him through the streets on _______ child’s sled to the subway.

Although he was disabled, he never pitied _______. And he never envied (嫉妒) other people _______ could walk normally. What he looked for in others was a _______ heart. To him, that mattered more than anything else.

My father still tried _______ the same things that others did, even if he couldn’t do them the same way. For example, he liked to go to dances and parties, where he could have a good time just sitting and watching instead of ________.

I now know he took part in some things through me, his only son. When I played basketball, he “played” too. When I joined the army, he “joined” too. When I visited his office, he ________ introduce me, but he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is ________ me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different.”

He ________ gone for many years. I wonder if he ever noticed that I was embarrassed to ________ with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry that I never told him ________ sorry I feel. I think of him when I find myself envying others.

Today is my first birthday I have spent far away from home. We haven’t seen each other ________ two months ago. I miss you very much.

A few days ago, we ________ the famous line in a poem “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Miss Li told us that her primary school teacher made a huge ________ in her life. She would tell her teacher how thankful she was if she had a chance. ________ she lost the chance forever. This made me think a lot, especially when I’m ________ kilometres away from home. I am writing you this letter to let you ________ how much I love you.

When I was 3 years old, you held my hand and counted steps with ________. I also remember that in our small flat, you read ________ at your desk and I played with my toys on the bed nearby. On cool autumn mornings, we walked along the street, ________ about something interesting and laughing together. My childhood was full ________ these warm memories.

Time flies! But you have been always by my side. ________ I won the swimming prize, you were proud of me. When I failed my maths exam, you said I would do it ________ the next time. Your words told me what I ________ do with all my difficulties. Now when I have problems, I always think of your words.

I’m always living ________ happy life and it’s all because of you. ________ lucky girl I am to be your child! Thank you, Mum.

Love,

Feifei

【推荐1】Living and dealing with kids can be a difficult job these days. However, living and dealing with parents can be even _______. Since I became a junior high school student, I _______ that communication is very important. With any relationship, you need to let _______ people know your feelings. If you are not able to communicate, things will become bad. If you are mad at your parents and avoid _______ to them, it won’t help. If you look up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it will say “the exchange of ideas and information. “_______a good relationship, you must improve communication skills. Let people know your feelings, even if it's just by writing a note. If you are trying to make your parents see something as you see it,tell them that you'll listen to what they say, and ask them _______ to listen to you. Then they may understand you better. Walking away only makes the situation worse.

Here is _______example. One night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she felt _______ would be rude of her to leave first. As a result, she got home late. Her parents were angry at first, but when Sophie explained _______ she was late, they weren’ so mad. Communication is the key to a good relationship.

Problems can only ________ with communication. So just keep it in mind: if you get into a situation like Sophie's, tell your parents how you feel.

【推荐2】It was a cloudy afternoon. I was walking in the park near my neighborhood. The wind was blowing _________ and I knew it was about to rain. Even so, I didn’t want to go home. I had _________ argument with my mom and ran out of the house just 10 minutes earlier.

I sat down near a lake. There were many happy children _________ were playing with their parents nearby. I felt a little lonely.

“Shall we play together?” A little girl came toward me _________ a ball in her hands. I agreed and she _________ me the ball. When it began to rain，all the children at the lakeside went home with _________ parents.

“Where are your parents?” I asked the girl.

“My mom is selling fruit outside the park. She is always _________,” the girl explained. “I usually play alone here. It’s OK _________ you need to go home now. I am old enough _________ here and wait for my mom.”

“But it’s raining,” I said. “You’d better not be here alone.”

“It’s no problem __________ my mom is coming soon. I know I won’t __________ alone.” the girl replied. “I believe in my mom.”

A __________ girl taught me to love and believe in my mom. Should I listen to her and __________ sorry to my mom?

In the end, I took the little girl to her mom and then ran home quickly. Opening the door, my mom was close to tears, “Where have you been? I looked for you everywhere! See __________ wet your coat is! Don’t come to my room even if you get a cold tonight!”

But I knew she wasn’t angry anymore. After __________ a shower, I heard her shouting outside my room, “Dinner time! Come out if you feel like eating some fish balls.”

【推荐3】Do you get on well with your parents? Sometimes you may feel that it is impossible to get on well with your parents. However, they are probably your best teachers in life. If you find that you and your parents ______ get on well, try to know them better.

Spend time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, ______ spend time with them while you are able to. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, find activities to do together.

Talk with your parents. To know your parents better, you should try to have ______ conversation with them. Use this time to learn about their different hobbies and opinions.

Listen to them ______. This may seem easy, but it is often ______ than you think. When you are communicating with your parents, make sure you are listening. This means looking at ______ eyes when they are talking, and speaking politely when responding (回应). If you’re not sure what they mean, try to ask them to repeat.

Make your parents feel proud. There ______ many ways that you can make your parents moved such as getting good marks in the exams and sharing the housework. Try your best, and you ______ them that you are making progress, and that they can begin to discuss ______ with you.

Follow these ways of ______ your relationship with them, and you’ll get on with each other better.