6 . We all have read those amazing stories where we feel as if we are taking part in the action: the weapons in our hands, the eyes filled with tears, and magic circling through the land.     1    , however. Stories can be found anywhere in imaginary worlds or in your kitchen at home. Here are five suggestions to help you explore and write your own story.

Find inspiration everywhere

Some of the most interesting stories have come from a boy’s simple car ride back from school, or from a memorable dream a girl just can’t forget.     2    .

Live with your characters

The most interesting characters are those that seem to come to life. One of the greatest ways to have your characters jump from the pages is to imagine what it would be like to live with each of them for a day.     3    . How do they speak? How do they walk? What do they like to eat?

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Everyone writes differently, but outlining your story often helps your readers follow your story more easily. List your characters, the settings, the time, and the main story plot. What happens? When? In what order?

Open with excitement

Now it’s time to begin writing!     5    . Would you rather read a story that begins with “Hi, my name is John and I would like to tell you about my day.” Or “‘AHHHHHHH,’ John screamed. He was so late.”?

Write to describe something

Here is a common writing idea: show, don’t tell. For example, when you write, you don’t have to say: Marie was so sad. Often, a more effective way to convey her sadness would be like this: tears rolled down her face leaving dark, salty lines.

A．Outline your plot

B．Write down something special

C．Small details help you build them

D．Make up stories based on your daily life

E．Discover an inspiring moment to write about it

F．Work on the first sentence to attract your readers

G．They needn’t be adventurous with exciting events

10 . 假设你是晨光中学的李津，你校下周将举办“中国传统文化周”。请你给刚到你校交流的英国朋友Leslie写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括：
1）举办文化周目的；
2）文化周活动内容（学唱京剧，欣赏传统服饰，学写毛笔字等）；
3）期待Leslie 参与。
参考词汇：京剧 Peking Opera 毛笔字calligraphy
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Leslie,
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Yours,

Li Hua