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One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about   (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, some of them looked very anxious and (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike (catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an exciting conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, " anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?" A woman on the bus shouted, "Oh dear! It's (I). " She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers (sudden) became friendly to one another.

While trying to3 my new surroundings, I also started tenth grade. Going to public school in a big city, however, was harder than before. I started4 not well in class. Although I tried hard, my mind would go5 the moment I took the exam. All my6 didn't pay off, and I failed. As a result, I became7 and turned to video games.

My English teacher noticed I was8. He suggested I should go to the after-school classes for the kids who needed help.9to get a passing grade, I went. And that was where I met Oliver.10, he became my best friend and I was back on11. Little by little, my12improved. It seemed that reshaping ourselves in a new environment wasn't that terrible as13.

As the year progressed, I made many friends and won many awards as well.14, I saw that my depression slowly15. Having a friend really helped, even more than video games.

Have you entered a new school? There are tons of different ways to connect with your classmates, as long as you're willing to take a leap of faith. We've put together some tips and suggestions to help you along the way.

·Use social media to your advantage.

Social media makes it easier to build connections with your schoolmates. A quick comment (评论), retweet (转发), or message can be enough to start a new friendship. Comment and let him know you love his technique. By putting yourself out there and being friendly, you,might make new friends.

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That person might be in the same boat as you are. Instead of joining a crowded table or finding an empty area for yourself, look for someone sitting by themselves. This is an easy way to start a conversation with someone new. In the cafe, you might ask "Is this seat taken?" or "Can I sit with you?" before sitting down.

·Lend a hand.

You might help someone pick up his dropped textbooks and notebooks, or lend a pencil to a classmate in need. Being kind and considerate is a great way to separate yourself from the rest of the crowd. You might offer part of your lunch to someone who forgot their lunch money, or offer to deliver homework to a student who missed class.

·Make eye contact and smile.

You'll seem more approachable to your new classmates if you look friendly. When you walk in the halls, hold your head up high and make eye contact with a few other people. If they smile back at you, try saying hi so you can get to know them.

A. Approach someone sitting alone at lunch.

B. Helping a classmate could be a great opportunity for friendship.

C. Is he reading a good book, or wearing a fashionable T-shirt?

D. However, with a few tricks, you can learn to make more friends at school.

E. Someone at your school posted a video of a cool painting he is working on.

F. Being a new student can feel pretty stressful at first, but you have nothing to fear.

G. Even if you don't know the person, offer a kind smile to show that you're positive and friendly.

To test several models, researchers used plot summaries of 42, 306 movies from all over the world, many collected from Wikipedia. The models broke the summaries by sentence and used something called sentiment (情感) analysis to analyze each one. Sentences considered "positive", such as "Thor loves his hammer", would receive a rating closer to positive one. And sentences that were considered "negative", like "Thor gets in a fight" would be rated closer to negative one.

Generally, successful movies such as 1951's Alice in Wonderland — which scored 80% on the movie-rating website Rotten Tomatoes — have frequent waves in sentiment; unsuccessful ones, such as 2009's The Limits of Control, vary less. It's not important whether the films begin or end happily, the researchers say. What's important is that the sentiments change frequently.

The sentiment ratings in each summary were then simplified into a single score to reflect how often the sentiment changed. The researchers tested three different methods of arriving at a final score. All three could predict fairly accurately whether a movie would be unpopular, and one method worked especially well for guessing which thrillers and comedies reviewers would hate.

The methods were not as efficient at guessing which movies would succeed, but they still predicted the results more accurately than random chance. In the future, the researchers say their methods could be bettered to predict the amount a movie could earn at the box office and help producers decide which movies to invest in. The system's fair judgment might give an advantage to less well-known writers, the researchers add. It could also potentially save the public from having to sit through films like Jaws: The Revenge, which online critics and audience alike rate as terrible.

Families will find fun things to do with your kids this weekend from September 18th to 20th. Make some art, visit a museum, enjoy a drive-in movie, and more!

Bowers Museum

2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

The Bowers Museum is now open and ready to safely welcome your family. Current exhibitions include Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic, a 10,000-square-foot traveling exhibit that features more than 400 objects. Timed tickets will be required. Make your reservation online.

The Virtual Orange County Children's Book Festival

3857 Birch Street, Suite 414, Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Virtual Orange County Children's Book Festival begins on Monday, September 14th and continues until Saturday, September 26th. A variety of activities are planned including story times, illustrating demonstrations, interactive activities, discussion panels, and much more. Check the website for a complete schedule of events.

Sawdust Art Festival: An Outdoor Marketplace

935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The Sawdust Art Festival: An Outdoor Marketplace opens this weekend on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Outdoor Marketplace will be open on weekends only, and advance tickets are required. Families will have the opportunity to safely shop, watch live art demonstrations, and enjoy outdoor dining and live music. Tickets are available online. Admission is $10 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.

Drive-In Movies at the Mall: The Princess Bride

500 Lakewood Mall, Lakewood, CA

Enjoy a drive-in screening of The Princess Bride at the Lakewood Center Mall on Saturday, September 19th. The movie starts at 8:00 pm and the parking lot is not accessible until 7:00 pm. A free goody bag will be provided to each car. Tickets are available online.

— Oh, I was busy these days. I spent much time __________ to a summer school program in New York.

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Dear Peter,

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Li Hua