In February, the Ministry of Education suggested that mobile phones should be banned(禁止) in primary and secondary schools. Almost all parents clap their hands     1     it's good both for students'eyesight and for their schoolwork. But how would students feel schools banned phones in class?

Xu Xiaohe, a 13-year-old girl from Zhejiang supports the policy. “In fact, my school has     2     allowed us to bring our mobile phones,” Xu said, “My teachers always believe that playing with phones is a     3     of time, compared with reading and doing sports. Adults can't control themselves, let alone kids.”

Li Zihan from Bejjing, however, thinks that the ban is too simplistic for a generation that has grown up with mobile phones. “Students should be     4     self-management skills, as well as learn how to use their phones effectively to help with their school life.”

For Ge Ziqi, the problem with banning phones has more to do with life     5     school. The 13-year-old Beijinger uses a bike-sharing app every day to travel between her home and school. “Today, no     6     ways are more convenient than paying by phone, from taking a bus to buying food,” she said, “If I can't take my phone with me, I'll have to buy a bicycle of my     7    .”

To solve the problem like Ge’s, some ideas teachers have come up with     8     really well. At Shanghai Shatian School, for example, students are asked to put their phones in special lockers(储物柜). The students call these lockers the “phone farm” (“养机场”) or phone Tarmac” (“停机坪”).

A circus clown can do almost anything. He can juggle and ride unicycles. He can also balance things on his nose. He can even do tricks with wild animals     1     lions, tigers and elephants. Clowns seem to be bad at these things and this makes the audience laugh. But in fact, clowns are very     2     at all the tricks and it takes a long time to learn them all.

Make-up and     3    

Clowns use lots of make-up. It looks like a mask. When he looks happy, sad, surprised or scared, the make-up can show it better. Each clown creates his own special face     4     helps to show the clown’s character. No other clowns can make up their faces like him.

Clowns wear funny clothes. Often, the clothes look fine, but they do not fit right. The jacket, hat or shoes are too big or too small, and this makes the audience     5    .

Clowns often hit each other or fall down to make people laugh. This is called “slapstick comedy”(打逗喜剧). Early slapstick comedy used a stick that was actually     6     of two pieces of wood. The clowns hit each other with the slapstick and the two pieces of wood “slapped” against each other. The audience heard a loud noise as if the clowns had hit each other very hard. Of course they didn’t really get hurt!

People who want to be clowns often go to clown schools! At clown school, they learn many tricks and meet many clowns. They choose a name at first, and then decide what character their clown will have and     7     their clown will walk, talk, and dress. Every clown is different,     8    they all have the same purpose: to make their audience laugh.

I am so glad to hear from you. The coming-of-age ceremony was held in our school on June 8^th this month.

During the coming-of-age ceremony,     1     (校长祝贺我们步入成人，回顾了我们所经历的成长阶段). After that, we all watched the video of alumnus fighting against the epidemic.

Through the activity, what I felt is that I am able to shoulder the responsibility and make us stronger and more determined.     2     (当面对困难和失败时，我必须克服它们。) In the future,I will be a good doctor to heal the wounded and rescue the dying, devoting myself to my work.

Best wishes！

Yours,

Li Jin

I am happy to learn that you are considering coming to China for college education. I encourage you to come to China for further education for the following reasons.

First,     1     (你不仅可以学习汉语，还可以了解更多的中国文化), which will benefit you a lot in your future career. In addition to this, you can appreciate the fascinating scenery of China in your holidays, which will leave an unforgettable impression on you. Should you need any more help, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

    2     (我期待着尽早在中国见到你).

Yours,

WangJin

I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the Chinese Painting Exhibition which will be held in your art gallery.

I think I am qualified for this job, because I have learned Chinese painting since childhood. Besides,     1     (我的中英文都很流利，这对介绍中国画很有帮助). If I am lucky enough to be chosen as a volunteer, I can show visitors around the gallery and get them to know more about Chinese painting.

    2     (如果您能给我这个机会，我将非常感激). I’m looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

I was wondering if you could help me revise a short play     1    (改编自我们的英语教科书).

The plot of the tragic story is about Lady Mengjiang and her husband, who lived more than 2000 years ago in ancient China. At their wedding, her husband was taken away forcefully to build the Great wall.     2    (她去找她丈夫，却得知他的死讯). Then she cried at the Great Wall, causing it to fall apart.

Could you kindly give me guidance on two aspects? First of all, could you check the language for us? Secondly, if you could please give us some direction on our acting and use of tone? If possible, could I meet you in your office at 10 a.m.?

We are looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua