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—Come on, guys. The second place is also a good (结果).

Argyle (菱形)-Left and Argyle-Right were the closest of socks. They looked out for each other all the time, which was not easy. Jimmy, whose feet they clothed, was always dropping them. Often, Argyle-Left found himself under the bed, while Argyle-Right was in a trainer.

"Right! Where are you?" Argyle-Left cried.

"Left! In the trainer." Argyle-Right replied.

One day, after the laundry (洗好的衣物) was put away, and all the socks smelled good and felt pleased, Argyle-Left could not find Argyle-Right. He asked every sock in the drawer (抽屉) where Argyle-Right could be. But nobody knew where he was.

"You' re alone now," they told him. "Argyle-Right has gone to the Laundry (洗衣房), a dark place where socks disappear (消失)".

"And you better watch out," said Herringbone (人字形)-Left. "Jimmy' s mom always throws the lone (单个的) sock away. It almost happened to me. But I clung (紧抓) to Underwear, so Mom couldn't find me."

Argyle-Left's heart went bing-bang. He felt as if a big hole had opened in his weave. No! Argyle-Right could not be gone forever. Argyle-Left climbed out of the sock drawer and searched many places by himself: the living room, the kitchen, even Mom's bedroom. "Right, Right, where are you?"

Finally, he reached the laundry, where Washing Machine and Dryer lived.

"Right-are you here?"

"Left-I'm stuck." Argyle-Right's voice came from deep within Washer.

Argyle-Left climbed up Washer. Deep and dark! What to do? He thought for a while, then pulled up his thread to save Argyle-Right. It worked.

"Left, Left!" said Right.

"Right, Right!" said Left.

A nylon sock that looked just like Herringbone-Left—it was the lost Herringbone-Right.

So he was in the Very Most Ultimate Laundry, too!

"Take me to my Left, please." said Herringbone-Right. And they did just that.

What Is Harvest? Harvest is the time of year when crops planted in spring are ready to be collected. Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months. The whole community would work together to harvest the crops and celebrate. With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source (来源) of food so a good harvest was for everyone to celebrate.

When Is Harvest?

Harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September. In years gone by, there was an ancient festival called Lammas to celebrate the beginning of harvest. But it has always been the end that sees the most exciting moment of the harvest.

In the past, the harvest would not end until the last sheaf (捆) of the crop arrived at the village and there was often a great parade (游行) to welcome it.

In more modern times, the celebrations of the harvesting fall on the Harvest Festival, which is on the Sunday closest to the Harvest Moon. They include Saint Michael's Mass on 29th September.

In the past, the arrival of the last crop meant the beginning of the Harvest Supper. A big meal of meats, vegetables, fruits and puddings would be shared by the community. Everyone, old or young, rich or poor, joined in with singing, dancing and games.

In more recent years, the Harvest Festival has been mainly celebrated by schools and other places. In some schools, children are often asked to bring food to be shared out to those who need it in the local community. Decorations of fruits and grains can be found in the Town Hall and there are songs, reading that give thanks for the harvest.

What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs,

And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,

Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,

Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty's glance,

And watch her feet, how they can    ▲   .

No time to wait till her mouth can.

Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

—— By William Henry Davies (1871-1940)

stare凝视；bough大树枝；beauty美人；glance一瞥

At school, I sometimes got in4 for "daydreaming" because I was watching birds outside the classroom window. I would often get distracted (分心的) by the birds flying by, making it5 to listen to the teacher carefully. I also kept notes about the birds I saw. I made some mistakes as I was still learning about the different species. However, each mistake was an important6, and I always wanted to be better.

One summer, my family visited the Scottish Highlands, and I was excited to see new birds. I studied a bird book with maps to prepare,7 of seeing rare birds like the Osprey. I finally saw one through my binoculars, and a warden (看门人) let me use a special one for a8. It was amazing and felt like a dream come true. Later, in mid-Wales, we searched for a Red Kite, a rare bird at the time. After days of trying, we9 saw one flying over a hill. That unforgettable moment stays with me all my life.

Looking back, birdwatching is much easier today. There's more information, and young birdwatchers can talk with each other easily. I hope more young people can10 the joy of birdwatching, just like I did. Hopefully, these days, it is easier to meet other young birdwatchers. I do hope so.

—All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. I think Andy should have a rest.

—No worries. The government is taking action ________ them from hurting people.

—Of course. I think I can't find a ________ table tennis player in China.

—I ________ go skiing in Harbin with my parents, but I am not sure.

—________! We should not treat animals like that.