Do you know about Dolly, a famous sheep? She was created by cloning more than fifteen years ago in Scotland. Cloning is famous throughout     1     world. It is a process     2    (use) to make an animal that is exactly like its parent. So far, scientists     3     (clone) rabbits, sheep, cows, mice, pigs and some other animals.

But what makes cloning possible? It’s DNA. There is DNA in most living things,     4     (include) human beings. Your DNA is the same in every part of your body. For example, your fingernails have the same DNA as your hair. You have your own DNA,     5     is similar to your parents’, but not the same. However, Dolly’s DNA is the same as     6     of the sheep she was cloned from.

There's no doubt that cloning can help save those animals in danger. It can also be     7     (benefit) to human beings.     8     its help, scientists are able to explore more ways to treat many serious diseases. However, cloning could be used in some ways to harm     9     (social), too. So I wish all governments     10    (can) make laws to make sure it can be used properly.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Michelle was 8 years old when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little brother Jack, now only an infant (婴儿). He was sick and they were completely out of money. Only a very costly operation could save Jack now, but there was no one to whom they could turn for the money needed. She heard her daddy say to her tearful mom, “Only a miracle can save him now.”

Hearing the words, Michelle went to her bedroom and took all the coins from her little money box. After counting the coins three times, she slipped out of the back door and made her way to the drug store 6 blocks away.

She waited for a long time before the pharmacist (药剂师) turned around and asked her, “And what do you want?”

“Well, it’s about my brother,” Michelle answered, “he’s really, really sick. And I want to buy a miracle.”

“I beg your pardon?” said the pharmacist.

“His name is Jack. And he has something very bad growing inside his body. And my daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?”

“We don’t sell miracles here, little girl. I am sorry but I can’t help you.” The pharmacist said.

“Listen, I have the money to pay for it.” With these words, Michelle poured out all the coins from her pocket.

At this time, a well-dressed man behind Michelle stooped down and asked the little girl, “I am selling the miracle you want. Tell me how much money you have.”

“One dollar and eleven cents.” Michelle answered in a low voice, “That’s all the money I have. But I can get some more if I need to.”

“Well,” smiled the man, “A dollar and eleven cents —the exact price of a miracle for you little brother. Show me the place where your brother lives.”

5 . How to Keep Peace With Roommates

Keeping peace with your roommates will not always be a walk in the park.     1     Here are some steps you could follow to be at peace with your roommates:

    2     Whether you’re moving into a new room or you’re welcoming a roommate, it’s good practice to set rules from the start. Let your roommates know your plan so they know when quiet time should be observed, and decide on how you’ll share costs on food and so on. When everyone is on the same page in the beginning, it’s easier to get along later on.

Mind your basic manners and get to know your roommates more. Respect for each other and communication can make sure of peace of the room. Basic manners include knocking, saying “excuse me” when needed, being quiet and lowering the light level when the roommate is sleeping. Organize an open discussion about your roommate’s personality. Know his likes and dislikes. Have the necessary information in case of emergencies.     3    

Solve conflicts (矛盾) in a calm manner. Good communication is the key here. It is best to keep the conflicts only in the room when they happen.     4     These are the times when you maturity (成熟) will be tested.

Roommates may be your lifelong friends.     5     This will surely make your new room a home away from home.

7 . A “blogger” is a person who writes on an Internet website called a “blog”. The word “blog” is a_________way of saying “web log”, or “personal website”. Anyone can start a_________, and they can write about anything they like.

There are millions of blogs on the Internet today. They_________news, information and ideas for people who read them. They contain_________to other websites, and they provide a place for people to write their_________and react to the ideas of others.

A research company called Perseus has_________more than 3,000 web logs. It says that blogs are most_________with teenage girls. They use them to_________their friends know what is happening in their lives. The study_________says that more than 100,000 bloggers stopped taking part in the activity after a year.

__________, some people develop__________blogs to present political and other ideas. __________, the Republican and Democratic parties in the southern state of Kentucky recently started their own blogs. And American companies are beginning to use blogs to advertise their__________.

At the same time, some longstanding blogs have__________. Last week, blogging leader Dave Winer closed his free blog service “weblogs. Com”. He said the site became too expensive to __________. He started the blog four years ago, and thousands of people had written on it. They were upset that the site had been closed.

8 . Why do Chinese people love hot pot so much? As the winter months are coming in, more and more people are sitting around a table enjoying this kind of traditional meal. I find myself wondering what it is about this traditional meal, which has existed for more than 1, 000 years. What makes it a Chinese food favorite? It seems that the answer lies beyond the dish itself.

Hot pot isn’t just designed to keep you warm during the cold months; it’s also a social experience. It’s a “theater” cooked food that turns a meal into an event. There is a lot of fun for everyone to have in adding some foods to the hot pot.

Hot pot is eaten not less than two hours. For this reason, it is often considered an evening’s entertainment, and a time to spend with friends and families. However, many Westerners would be put off by the idea of other people sticking chopsticks in their food. When we come to eat at the table in the UK, we often have our own shares, although the experience is still a social one.

A similar experience to the hot pot can be found in Korean barbecue restaurants, which let you cook your own meat. This allows people to have their meat done however they want.

For most Westerners, the idea of going to a restaurant to cook their own food is very strange. But having a go, I find it’s now one of my favorite meals in Beijing. The steam from the pot left my clothes smelling of food when I got home, but perhaps this was also part of the experience. When the cold wind is blowing outside, I am sitting around with my good friends, eating and drinking. For me it’s like a dinner party where my taste buds (味蕾) and my appetite are equally satisfied in the warm company of friends.

Chinese folk music club is waiting for you!

Welcoming whoever has good command of traditional Chinese folk music or has a deep understanding of it, the club will undoubtedly hold a variety of appealing activity. Not only will the club organize diverse concerts concerned Chinese folk music, but it will offer adequate lectures as well as lessons, what are of great benefit to you. It is in this club that you were bound to enjoy a visual or auditory feast while gaining knowledge and joy. Therefore, it is so a golden opportunity that we can’t afford to miss it. To sign up for the club, you are being supposed to hand in your personal information to the Student Union by e-mail after the deadline of April 3rd.

10 . It was the final day of our holiday: I’d gone snowboarding with my little brother and what we lacked in skill we made up for in enthusiasm, catching the first ski lift in the morning and the last lift in the afternoon. That day, we were in high spirits. We stopped near the top of an off-piste section (非滑雪场区域) that went through forests. I’d done this route a few times before and, as I was faster and more experienced, I let my brother disappear into the trees ahead, figuring I would soon catch up.

I began to pick up speed when I was suddenly thrown off balance. I didn’t fall but I lost control of the board. I was unable to turn, instead going in a straight line, gathering speed. Just as I was regaining control, I crashed into the trunk of a large tree.

It was like hitting a concrete pillar (柱子). I didn’t lose consciousness but the pain was felt instantly and overwhelming. I knew pretty much immediately that my back was broken and quickly realised the situation could get very serious. I tried to stand but collapsed and almost blacked out with pain before I got halfway up.

Walking was not an option. Crawling was too slow and painful. I had another idea: I managed to get the board unattached to my feet and moved it under my stomach so I was lying on it. I faced down the mountain and, using the board as a luge (小雪橇), I started to drag and slide my body down the steep, tree-lined slope. I used my arms to stop myself sliding out of control. I descended at a slow jogging pace, trying to slow myself as much as possible.

Eventually, I managed to slide myself on to a cross-country ski path and was given first aid before a helicopter took me to hospital. The recovery road was tough, but months later, I was back doing what I love most.