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A few years back, I enjoyed my summer vacation at New York's Harriman State Park with a good friend. The place we were going to was the beautiful Lake Sebago. It was certainly a nice place with tent platforms, a number of kayaks and swimming areas. It was very (convenience) for us to fish there.

As soon as we reached the best nearby fishing spot, my friend began unloading the baggage, and passed me a fishing pole. There was a piece of red cloth that was attached it. I positioned the pole in what I considered (be) the perfect place and attempted to cast (扔) the line in the water. After just a few failed attempts, I finally had it down. Soon a 10-inch bluegill (蓝腮太阳鱼) caught it. Feeling excited but nervous, I thought that I was capable of (pull) it up though it was quite (challenge). The water was rather shallow (浅), so the fish wasn't able to sink down or actually run with the line. Even though it jumped out of the water several times during my struggle with this very first fish, I was still able to hold on patiently.

At this time, my friend began running around the dock like a child madly in search of something. I never realized what that reaction was about until he shouted at me with an excited look on his face, "Hey, man, congratulations to you. You are (absolute) great. This is the biggest fish that (catch) by us since half a year ago. "

I caught a total of six fish that day. Since then, I've come to appreciate the magical feeling of casting a line and then waiting, expecting to see the fish that I might meet with at the end of my pole. There are many benefits from fishing beside a lake or a river. It is both an (recreate) and an entertainment. I am never fed with such an outdoor activity.

Before firefighters' arrival, people4 to evacuate the smoking building. Single mother-of-two Kristin was one of the hundreds of people5 to get out of the building. As she tried to carry her two young children down the crowded6 from her apartment, a stranger appeared out of nowhere and asked if she needed7. The man is Francis, who lived on the building's top floor. He was running for his8 and when he saw Kristin and her daughters he9 that he couldn't just leave them there to struggle for themselves.10, he picked 3-year-old Kween up and took off down the stairs quickly.11 helped Kristin and her other child12 it out not long after Francis and Kween got out. Kristin couldn't13 what could have happened if Francis hadn't stopped to help.

Many people might have been so14 by the fire that they might just care about themselves15 danger, but this man kept his eyes open and didn't hesitate (犹豫) to lend a hand.

A mountain is a landform that rises high above its surroundings. Taller than a hill, it usually has steep slopes and a rounded or sharp peak. Mountains are rarely found alone. Lines of ranges form mountain belts.

Some mountains were formed by the activity of volcanoes. Scientists believe that most volcanic mountains are made up of rock that melted deep within earth. The rock rose through Earth's surface, or crust. It then flowed onto the surface in the form of lava. Volcanic mountains are typically steep. Mount Fuji in Japan, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and Mount Rainier in the United States are examples of volcanic mountains.

Other mountains were formed by movements within Earth's crust. The theory called plate tectonics explains this type of mountain building. Earth's crust is divided into huge pieces called plates, which move very slowly. The continents sit on top of the plates and move with them. At times the plates strike against each other, forcing the rock upward. The Himalayas of Asia are an example of this type of mountain chain.

Mountain ranges are natural barriers to travel. Roads are difficult to build across them. Railroads need expensive tunnels to cross even low mountains. They often form borders between countries.

Life is hard in mountain lands. The high places of the world are cold and have little soil, making farming difficult. Skiing and climbing are popular mountain sports.

A. Groups of mountains are called ranges.

B. However, many mountain areas are vacation spots.

C. The lava, along with volcanic dust, built up to form mountains.

D. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains.

E. Thus the continental crust is normally much thicker under mountains.

F. Therefore mountain ranges tend to divide the people on either side of them.

G. They were formed when a plate carrying India struck against the Asian plate.

But this summer I find myself at a loss. I'm not quite interested in Balzac, say, or "Tristram Shandy." There's always War and Peace, which I've covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the "War" part, set it aside for a while, and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again, having forgotten everyone's name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favorite-once more into "The Waves" or "Justine," which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.

And then there's Stendhal's "The Red and the Black," which happens to be the name of my favorite cocktail (鸡尾酒) of the summer, created by Michael Cecconi at Savoy and BackForty. It is easy to drink, and knocking back three or four seems like such a delightful idea. Cecconi's theory: "I take whatever's fresh at the green market and turn it into liquid." The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park, making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once, lying on uncut grass with eyes shut, sun beating through the lids...

I decided that St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church would be my first stop. Since the church opens its basement to homeless people every Friday for a hot meal，St. Vincent's was symbolically a very good place to start my day as a homeless man.

After praying before the Blessed Sacrament，I hit the subfreezing streets with no money. I got into a line of men，women and children waiting to be admitted into the dining room where a free hot meal is served every day.

From there I walked to Health Care for the Homeless—an organization dedicated to providing free medical care to people who have no permanent residence. Inside were about 75 homeless women and men waiting to be seen by a nurse. There I spoke with an older man who had serious family problems that caused his homelessness.

Next，I stopped at a hotel and fast food restaurant asking if they were hiring. From there I walked the streets of downtown Baltimore asking people for a little loose change to buy a cup of coffee. I politely approached approximately 35 people. About 30 of them ignored me，and said they didn't have any money，or simply said no. But five people did offer me a small donation. I explained what I was doing，and thankfully declined their generosity.

Later that night，as I walked back to my vehicle，I realized that I was a richer person for having lived one day as a homeless man. I thought about the homeless men and women I encountered，and their problems.

Ursula Burns， Chairwoman， VEON； Former CEO， Xerox

Her family was so poor that her single mother traded office cleaning for health care． But Burns' early gift for math won her a scholarship and an internship at Xerox， where she would compete her way to the top． "I'm a black lady from the Lower East Side，" she says． "Not a lot scares me．"

Howard Schultz， Executive Chairman， Starbucks

Schultz grew up in public housing in Brooklyn， surrounded by poverty， and was the first in his family to go to college （on a football scholarship）． After training in sales， he set up the company that would later buy Starbucks． "In the course of the year I spent trying to raise money， I spoke to 242 people， and 217 of them said no．" he said．

Sean Combs， CEO， Sean John

Combs began a generation of hip﹣hop talent and made a lasting influence on fashion． But his story could have turned out much differently： his drug dealer father was killed when he was 3． "It made me work even harder．" he recently said．

Geisha Williams， CEO， PG&E

Her parents fled Cuba when Williams was 5． By 7， she was her parents' main translator in talks with lawyers and accountants at grocery stores they owned in New Jersey． The experience did help her． "I went from thinking I could be a manager to thinking I could do something much bigger．" she told Fortune．

The smell of roasted chicken filled the kitchen as we gathered for our usual Friday dinner. Having swallowed a big mouthful of chicken, I took a deep breath and began, "Could I invite some friends over tomorrow? Just for the afternoon?"

My parents exchanged a glance, then nodded readily. But beside me, my younger sister, Lily, froze. Her wide eyes locked onto mine. "But... what about Miracle? She'll be terrified, Ethan."

Miracle was a cat Lily rescued on a rainy day last winter. True to her name, the cat had survived. Yet, it remained a creature of profound shyness: Loud voices sent her trembling under beds; sudden movements made her jump. She wasn't just a pet; she was a fragile soul Lily fiercely protected.

"I promise, Lily," I insisted, leaning forward, meeting her worried gaze(凝视). "We'll stay in the living room. No loud music, no shouting games. I'll keep the back door shut tight, and I'll warn everyone to be quiet. Miracle won't even know they're here." I saw the conflict in her eyes — her desire to be supportive warring with her deep concern for the poor cat. After a tense silence, she finally gave a small, reluctant nod.

Saturday arrived with sunshine and laughter as my friends piled in. True to my word, I guided them straight to the living room, reminding them firmly about Miracle's sensitivity.Initially, we chatted, played cards quietly. Glancing around, I spotted Miracle sliding silently down the hallway towards Lily's room. Good, she's keeping her distance, I thought, relieved.

As the afternoon wore on, however, the initial caution disappeared. A competitive board game led to enthusiastic cheers and laughter. Lost in the sheer fun of being with my friends, I forgot everything - he promise, the fragile creature.

After friends departed with cheerful goodbyes, I began tidying empty glasses, still lost in the happy scenes when Lily burst through the front door into her room. Then came her scream, "Ethan, Miracle is gone."

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A cold wave of fear rushed through me.

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Luckily, we finally found Miracle in the backyard.

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(2)感受和收获。

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Dear Frank,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua