One day I was travelling on a bus. A lady got on the bus with three     1    . She was nervous because she didn’t know where     2     (exact) her bus stop was. The bus driver told her, “I’ll tell you when your stop arrives. Your stop is in the     3     part of this city. It’s the     4     stop.” The lady still tried to look out of the bus to check if her station had arrived at every stop. Finally, the bus reached her bus stop. The driver helped her get off the bus by     5     (lift) her children one by one. I was     6     by the driver. I said to him, “You are really the best driver.” Hearing this, the driver said, “Oh! How happy I am today! I have been doing like this for the past 20 years. Nobody has told me these words till now.” I realized how a simple action created so much of joy to him. Never forget to praise a person when he has done a good job. It is important to praise others in our     7     (day) life.

Do you walk into the classroom with your head held high? Do you like speaking in front of the class? Do you smile and say hi to all your     1     actively? If yes, then you’re a very confident (自信的) person. But not     2     feels the same. Low self-confidence is a problem for many people.

If someone hurts you at school, or you feel that you are left out in school activities, it can influence your confidence levels and cause your shyness     3     people. But if you can improve your confidence, you’ll feel much     4     and better and be able to face new challenges.

Here are     5     ways that can help. First of all, you must think bright sides. Instead of paying attention to     6     you can’t do, pay attention to what you can! Accept things that you have to do and love the person you are.     7    , think about what you have already     8     to do and be proud of yourself! Show how special and talented (有才能的) you are. Finally,     9     now! Speak clearly, raise your head and you’ll notice the difference in the     10     you feel and the way people see you.

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I found some of my old photos when I was tidying my bedroom yesterday. They were really funny. At that time I was only 8, I had the     1     hair in my family. In one of the     2    , I was playing the violin at a school concert. How carefully I was playing! There     3     also a photo of me and my brother on our bikes. We were     4     to school. My brother doesn’t ride to work now, because he’s got his driving license. In another photo, I was wearing my primary school uniform. It was green. I think it was ugly. Now I can choose     5     own clothes and I usually wear long dresses on weekdays and T-shirts and jeans on weekends.

Mary is my cousin. She is     1     English girl. She loves sports. She     2     two ping-pong balls and one baseball. Her favorite star is Li Na. She plays baseball very     3    . Everyday she     4     up early and practises baseball. She thinks this sport is very     5     for her health. Her dream is to be a baseball star. Now she is playing baseball happily with her classmates at school.

Happiness is important for every one. Every people want to be     1    , but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness     2     on ourselves.

The first     3     of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasure such as reading a good book,     4     to your favorite music or spending time with close friends. People who have several good friends live     5     (health) and happier lives.

The second one to leading a happy life is to be active. Many people experience this by dancing, or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activities.

    6     (Final) , many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many     7     (meaning) things for other people.

Why are so many people so afraid to fail? Quite simply because no one tells us how to face the failure. In fat, failure can become experience that means growth. We forget that failure is part of the human condition and that every person has the right to fail.

Most parents work hard to prevent failure or     1     their children. One way is to lower standards. Nearly 60% of the parents choose this way. When a child finishes making a table, the mother describes it as “perfect” even though it. doesn’t stand still. The other way is to blame others. If John fails in science, his teacher is     2     or stupid.

There’s a problem with the two ways. It makes a child unprepared for the     3     life if they don’t meet enough failure. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, no one can win all the time. The young should be     4     to experience failure.

Failure never gives people pleasure. It hurts both grown-ups and     5     . But it can be really good to your life when you learn to use it.

There are many different customs in the world when people meet. When Americans meet each other, it’s not necessary to shake hands. A smile     1    （be）enough. For     2    , bowing is quite common. But you are not     3     （suppose）to have eye communication with the guests in Japan. It is rather     4    . People from European countries     5    （usual）hug each other and sometimes kiss the face. To the German guests, shaking hands is     6     than hugging unless you are familiar with each other. In Britain, people would like more     7     space. So you should not have close body touch with them.

John is a middle school student and he is from Illinois. Do you know Illinois? It is a     1     of America. Now it’s 1:40 p.m. John is still sitting (坐) on his bed and looking at the clock. He has an important test tomorrow, but he can’t sleep. That’s because his neighbors (邻居) are too     2    .

Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Room 201 have three     3    . They are singing and dancing. How about the neighbors in Room 202 and Room 204? A young woman lives in Room 202. She is a     4     and she is new here. Now, she is playing the drums. Eric is John’s good friend. He lives in Room 204. He is     5     English by listening to English tapes.

It’s very late now. John really wants to have a quiet night!