Now lots of parents will buy everything that their children want to have. If they keep on doing that, their children won't know the money    1    from hard work.

Some parents like to have birthday parties for their children. If they go on doing this, their children will think that it is necessary for them to enjoy birthday parties every year. Year after year, maybe they will forget    2    parent's birthdays and only remember their own. It is different from traditional    3    .

Many parents don't develop their children's    4    . They think study is much    5    . They should study hard and do    6    in their lessons. The children will only learn to open their mouths to be fed and stretch out（伸出）their arms to be dressed every day    7    parents keep doing this. When the children grow up, they will be    8    to do nothing, and they won't even find a job. Parents should teach the children how to    9    on themselves because it can help them start good habits of working    10    themselves. It will be good for their future.

When I had something difficult to do, I used to ask my mother for help. But she always said, “Do it yourself, dear.” I was not     1     at all. I thought she was the     2     mother in the world!

For example, one day, I decided to     3     some friends to my home. My bedroom was messy. Books were everywhere, and I didn’t make the bed. I asked my     4     to help me clean it,     5     she still said, “Do it yourself, girl.”

Because of my “lazy mother”, I have to     6     my clothes and clean my room. I have to help my parents with the     7    . I even have to go to the dentist by myself. It is really hard for me to do everything well, but I have learned a     8    .

As time goes by, I understand my mother. She makes me clever and hardworking.     9     a great mother she is!

A     10     mother is worth (等值于)one hundred teachers! Don’t you think so?

Do you think childhood is the most beautiful time in your life? Maybe not. Nowadays, Chinese children are sometimes     1     on weekends than weekdays. Some students are learning exam skills,     2     are taking up hobbies to develop themselves.

The Lins are a typical (典型的) Chinese family. Mrs. Lin’s two children are very busy. “On most days after school,” She says, “I take my son to basketball training and my daughter to dancing and piano     3    . Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my     4     future. I really want them to have dinner     5     and then it’s time for their homework.”

Han Yue, a mother of three knows all about such stress. “In some families, competition starts very young and it continues     6     the kids get older,” she says. Parents worry if they don’t send their small kids to all     7     of classes, their children will fail at the     8     beginning. And they are always comparing them     9     other children.

Doctors say too much stress is not good for children’s development. Dr. Luo says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. It’s normal to want     10     children, but it’s even more important to have happy children.

Do you often feel tired in class? Maybe you should move your smart phones or tablets away from your bed at night. If kids use electronic devices (电子产品) at bedtime, they     1     poor sleep. A new study last month     2     this. When you use a smart phone or a tablet, you are too excited     3     asleep. The devices also give out a special “blue light”. The blue light stops you from sleeping.

“Kids should stop     4     at electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.” Says the study. That way, your brain (大脑) can slow down and     5     ready for sleep. You can also keep a diary or count. That also helps you sleep better.

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Waste can be seen everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat, and others often forget to turn off the lights     1     they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don’t agree with them. 

Waste can bring     2     lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resources, we are short of others, for example, fresh water. It is reported that we will have no coal or oil to use in 100 years. So if we go on     3     our resources, what can we use in the future and where can we move? Think about it. I think we should say no to the students     4     waste things every day. Everybody should stop wasting as soon as possible. 

In our everyday life, we can do many things to prevent waste     5     happening. For example, turn off the water taps when we finish washing; turn off the lights when we leave the classroom; try not to order more food than we need, and so on. Little by little, everything will be changed. Waste can be stopped one day, if we do our best.

I’m glad to learn that you’re considering taking a trip to Tunisia (突尼斯) in the     1     part of Africa. I paid a visit to the country and had a wonderful time last spring. It’s really a beautiful country and well worth     2    . There are so many interesting things to see and to do in the country.

Tunisia covers an area of about 162, 000 square kilometers with Tunis as     3     capital.

Of the four     4    , I think spring is the best time to visit the country. I’d like to make a suggestion that you should go there     5     in April or in May.

People in Tunisia are very kind and     6    . When they meet foreign people for the first time, they usually shake hands to     7     each other. When acquaintances (熟人) meet each other, they not only shake hands but also hug each other. Some of them even     8     each other on the cheek (脸颊).

In Tunisia, you can visit many interesting places and taste different kinds of delicious food. However, while you’re enjoying yourself, you’re supposed to behave     9    . You need to respect local customs. For example, you aren’t supposed to eat pork.

Finally, don’t forget to get your passport ready     10     you leave for Tunisia. I hope that you’ll have a good time there!

Yours,

Lucy