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第一篇Not a Small ProblemMr. Ethan was a very large man. He had a loud voice and a bad temper. He was not giant(巨人,大力士), but he was much bigger than most men.Life was not easy for Mr. Ethan. He could seldom find clothes big enough. His feet were too large for most shoes. In fact, wherever he went and whatever he did, Mr. Ethan had problems because of his size. These problems were so bad that Mr. Ethan stayed at home most of the time. Life was easier at home.Then one day, a friend said, “you spend too much time at home. You should go out more. There ’s a good movie at the theater. ”“I can’t sit in theater seats, ” Mr. Ethan said. “I’m too big. ”“That is no problem,”his friend said, “I’ll buy you two tickets. You can get them at the theater when you go. ”The friend sent money to the theater for two tickets. When the day came, Mr. Ethan put on his best clothes an went to the theater.“You have two tickets for me, ” he said to the woman in the ticket office. “My name is Ethan. ”“Oh, yes, Mr Ethan, ” the woman said. “Here you are, seats G4 and P12. I’m sorry, you and your friend can’t sit together because we are very full this evening.”Poor Mr. Ethan. He smiled sadly, walked out of the theater and went home.第二篇What a NightmareSometimes when a day starts off badly, it just keeps getting worse and wores as each hour passes. On days like this there is nothing to do but relax and know the next day will be better.Stone had a terrible day. His clock didn’t work and he got up late. He missed the train to work . Moreover, he had to wait a long time for the next train. As a matter of fact, he waited for more than two hours. To make matters worse, he left his briefcase on the train. As a result, he had to go to the police station. Poor Stone never got to work that day. What a nightmare!Try describing your own idea of a “nightmare ”day. It shouldn’t be hard. Everyone has days when they just seen to get up on the wrong side of be d!第三篇Whether Students should Take Physical Exercise Dear editor,I’m writing to tell you about the discussion we’ve had about whether students of Senior 3 should take physical exercise. 55% of the students think they should take exercise every day, such as doing morning exercises, playing ping-pong and basketball, but it shouldn’t take up too much time. Proper exercise can build up one’sbody and reduce diseases. What’s more, sports let their brains have a rest so that they can study effectively.On the other hand, 45% believe taking exercise is a waste of time and it is tiring. After having sports, they are much too excited for a long time to pay attention to their lessons. It’s also possible get hurt in sports.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第四篇Mobile Phones at schoolDear editor,I’m writing to tell you about the discussion we’ve had about whether it is necessary for middle school students to carry mobile phones to school.The majority of the students think that it is more convenient for them to keep in touch with their parents and classmates if they have a mobile phone. And what’s more, it’s the latest fashion.However, most teachers think middle school students are not old enough to control themselves. It is a waste of time for students to play games and send messages to each other by mobile phone. And it’s easy to cause the students to vie with each other. If necessary, they can make phone calls by using public phones on the campus.In my opinion, following the fashion is understandable. But as middle school students, we should put all our heart into our studies.Yours truly,Li Hua第五篇Advertisements in Our LifeWe live in a world of advertisements. We see and hear them everywhere. No one can avoid being influenced by advertisements. Radio, television and computers have made it possible for advertisements to attract the attention of millions of people. Therefore, it has become an important part of our daily life.On one hand, advertising greatly promotes sales，on the other hand, in their efforts to tell people about products and events, advertisements provide us with a large amount of the latest information. Meanwhile, to make an advertisement, a lot of people will have to work together. So with the development of advertising a lot of jobs are being created.In a word, advertising is an important busi ness.第六篇Treasure Your OpportunitiesThe air we breathe is so freely available that we take it for granted. Yet without it we could not survive more than a few minutes. For the most part, the same air is available to everyone, and everyone needs it. Some people use the air to sustain(支撑)them while they sit around and feel sorry for themselves. Others breathe in the air and use the energy it provides to make a magnificent life for themselves.Opportunity is the same way. It is everywhere. Opportunity is so freely available that we take we take it for granted. Yet opportunity alone is not enough to create success. Opportunity must be seized and acted upon in order to have value.So many people are so anxious to “get in”on a “ground floor opportunity”, as if the opportunity will do all the work. That’s impossible.Just as you need air to breathe, you need opportunity to succeed. It takes more than just breathing in the fresh air of opportunity, however. You must make use of that opportunity. That’s not up to the opportunity. That’s up to you. It doesn’t matter what “floor” the opportunity is on. What matters is what you do with it.第七篇American Concept of LoveThe American concept of love and romance begins with dating. Young people date in several ways. At first they might have group dates with several boys and girls together. Later, they start going on single dates- just one boy and one girl. Sometimes a boy and a girl will go to a movie.Maybe they will go to a party at a friend’s house. Or they might go out to eat.When two couples go out together, we call it double dating. A friend might even arrange a blind date for you with someone you don’t know. That doesn’t mean you keep your eyes closed the whole evening! You just don’t know who your partner will be until the time for the date. If someone asks you for any kind of date, and you don’t want to go, you may politely say, “No, thanks.”第八篇The City of MusicMusic really does mean a lot to people. There were recently over thirty thousand people in the Forbidden City to watched this historical concert from almost forty countries.Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for the people living in Vienna, the city of music. Being the home of waltz.Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don’t forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boy’s Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with a sound of music.第九篇Rural EducationNow in the rural areas, there are many children out of school. I think one of the reasons is that their families are too poor to afford their schooling. As a result, they have to stay at home to earn money to support their families. Another reason is that many parents think it’s useless for the girls to study and they would not like them to go to school. The third reason is that some children are not interested in their lessons, and would not like to go to school.In my opinion, all children including girls should have the chance to receive an education. People should pay more attention to the education of children because they will play a very important part in the future of our country.第十篇Advertisements in Our LifeWe live in a world of advertisements. We see and hear them everywhere. No one can avoid being influenced by advertisements. Radio, television and computers have made it possible for advertisements to attract the attention of millions of people. Therefore, it has become an important part of our daily life.On one hand, advertising greatly promotes sales，on the other hand, in their efforts to tell people about products and events, advertisements provide us with a large amount of the latest information. Meanwhile, to make an advertisement, a lot of people will have to work together. So with the development of advertising a lot of jobs are being created.In a word, advertising is an important business.第十一篇American Student’s VisitBoys and girls,[1]May I have your attention, please? About fifty American students will come to visit our school on October the 22nd. We’ll meet them at the school gate at 8:30 am. At 9:00, we’ll take them to the conference room, where a get-together will be held. After that, we’ll show them around our botanical garden and the school-run factory. At 11:00, there will be a basketball match on the playground. They’ll leave our school at 12:00.[2] We must talk with them in English. Please be friendly and courteous to them. Remember, we not only stand for our school, but also stand for China.[3] Thank you. Hope you have a good time.第十二篇Bill Gates: Education Does CountWhen you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything! ” It may not sound so good, but it really works!Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mom or Dad or maybe even your cousin.第十三篇Happy Mothers’ DayGood morning. I wish every mother listening a happy Mothers’ Day, inclouding my own.And I want to remind every daughter and every son to tell mom first thing tomorrow how much you love her.Mothers’ Day is only one day a year.It is really enough time to show our appreciation for the love, work and care our mothers give us every day of the year.Make this Mother s’ Day special for your mother by really telling her just how much you are.Let her know that you appreciate everything she has done for you throughout the years.Once again, to all the mohters everything, “Have a very happy Mothers’ Day!”第十三篇The Torch Has Been Passed to a NewGeneration of AmericansBy John F. Kennedy And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own。