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In a small country school, there lived two close friends named Ray and Toby. Ray came from a wealthy family, while Toby's family struggled to make ends meet. Despite their differences, the two were inseparable and shared a deep bond of friendship. They spent countless hours together, whether it was playing games after school, helping each other with homework, or simply sharing stories under the shade of the old banyan tree.

On a sunny afternoon, Ray brought his precious stamp collection to school, eager to show Toby his latest treasure — a rare (稀有的) stamp gifted by his uncle. Toby, who had never seen such beautiful stamps before, stroked the stamps gently, his eyes wide with wonder. "Such an amazing collection This rare stamp is incredible, Ray!" He exclaimed with admiration. After school, Ray packed the stamps back into his schoolbag and returned home, his heart light with the joy of sharing his passion with his best friend.

However, the next morning, Ray's joy turned to panic when he discovered that the rare stamp was missing. He tore through his room, searching every corner and every book, but the stamp was nowhere to be found. His heart sank as a troubling thought crowded his mind — Toby was the only one who had got up close and personal with the stamps. Could he have taken it?

The next day at school, he confronted Toby with anger. "Did you take my stamp?" he asked directly, searching Toby's face for any sign of guilt. Toby, shocked by his questioning, replied with mixed feelings, "No, Ray! I would never take anything that belongs to you. You're my best friend."

But Ray, consumed by frustration and disappointment, couldn't let go of his doubts. "You were the only one who saw it," he said coldly. "If you hadn't taken it, then where could it be?" Deeply hurt by Ray's lack of trust, Toby turned away without another word, his heart heavy with the weight of the accusation (控诉).

The days that followed were filled with an uncomfortable silence between the two friends. They avoided each other, the once-strong bond damaged by the loss of the stamp.

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Three days later, when Ray was tidying his desk, something dropped from his math textbook. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ray's sudden rushing toward him took Toby by surprise. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

内容需包括以下三个要点：

1．学习与兴趣爱好的平衡；

2．时间管理的方法；

3．对未来发展的初步思考。

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1．词数80左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Wang Ming,

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Yours,

Li Hua

As teenagers grow up, they often face(conflict) with their parents. One common issue is about time(manage). For example, many parents complain that their children spend too much time on electronic devices instead of focusing on their studies. This leads to arguments parents and children. Sometimes, parents try to set strict rules(limit) screen time, may lead to disagreements. However, teenagers may feel controlled and become(anger). They argue that they need freedom to manage their own time. On the other hand, parents believe that is necessary to set rules to help their children develop good habits. Communication is the key to(solve) these problems. Both sides need to listen to each other patiently. Parents should try to understand their children's feelings, and teenagers should also respect their parents' concerns. they communicate openly, they can build better relationship. Remember, a happy family requires efforts from both parents and children.

My attention was focused on the thin little boy. He was4 a lovely smile, something that repeatedly5 my conscience (良知) — he should not be dying. To6 my own pain, I told myself that perhaps he wasn't aware of his7.

Still in a state of8, I asked him some more related questions in a9 voice. The boy tickled (称呼) me "Doctor Uncle", and he said, "I see you are10. Don't feel sorry for me. I know I have a big disease and soon I'd be a star in the sky."

Hearing what he said, I wanted to scream: dying is no11. The pain is almost unbearable. Trying hard to keep tears in my eyes, I asked if he had a dream before12 a star. He thought for a second and answered: an ice cream.

I13 to the store immediately and bought two.14, he was able to have a treat of his lifetime. After eating them, he told me, "Doctor Uncle, you are my Genie (神)!"

I did not know if I had done anything unusual to be15 a Genie, but I knew one thing: if that is how I could be one, I wanted to be a Genie for more.

Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that's not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into "must-see", "want to see" and "would go if we have time". Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.

Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane's window seat. But sometimes things don't go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.

Don't disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That's completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.

Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!

A. Give each other some space.

B. Include at least one activity for everyone.

C. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page.

D. At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.

E. Don't respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently.

F. It's especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.

G. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.

For starters, exercise is typically futile for weight loss. Take walking for example. A 150-pound person who walks for 30 minutes will burn, on average, around 140 calories. That's equal to one can of soda — not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort. It's much easier just to skip the soda.

When exercise is added to a diet, the results are equally unimpressive. Researchers found that a combination of dieting and exercising produced no greater weight loss than dieting alone after six months. At 12 months, the diet-and-exercise combination showed an advance, but it was slight — about 4 pounds on average.

In studies where exercise has produced meaningful weight loss, participants burned at least 400 to 500 calories per session on five or more days a week. To achieve that, a 150-pound person would need to walk a minimum of 90 minutes or run 30 minutes per day. In short, sessions need to go well beyond what most of us are willing or able to do. And even if we manage to make that much effort, our bodies often compensate (弥补) by boosting desire for food and slowing down metabolism (新陈代谢), which over time limit how many pounds we lose.

When exercise fails to meet our weight-loss expectations, we often stop working out. Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into punishment — a price we have to pay for a slimmer body. How many times have you heard someone say "I'll need to do extra exercise" after eating too much? We treat exercise as a form of self-punishment for being "bad". In this case, we' re unlikely to keep doing it for very long. The conclusion is that we're more likely to treat exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being rather than our weight.

Having dyslexia (阅读障碍), Kevin left school at a young age and then managed to support himself by taking odd jobs. In his mid-30s, Kevin finally landed an opportunity for a job with some promise: working for a sheriff's department (治安部门). Amazingly, when he came clean with them about his education, they said they'd hire him as long as he got his GED. He agreed, optimistic about this new career potential, and kind of excited about giving school another chance.

Kevin studied with a tutor (家庭教师), and he did it for more than a decade, learning and practicing and correcting his mistakes, every free moment he had, often late into the night. It was a huge challenge, something Kevin compares to"climbing a mountain."In fact, as Kevin took tests along the way, he did something interesting with each of his results. He posted them on his bedroom wall so that he could watch his progress."I needed to see myself moving forward, and I wanted to speak,"he said.

Finally, he made it."I can't really describe what it's like to finally achieve this,"he said."I can hardly even put it into words. People are giving me graduation gifts! It's a dream come true."

This might sound like a perfect ending. But for Kevin, it's a new beginning. He's on a roll, and his next step is college. "Now that I've accomplished my GED, I'm hungry for education,"he said.

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg explores how habits shape our lives. Using real-life examples, he presents how understanding the "habit loop" can help improve health, productivity, and relationships. This book offers practical strategies for making lasting changes that lead to remarkable results.

503 pages, 4.27 out of 5 stars

The Book of Joy by Emma Green and John Reynolds

In this delightful book, Emma Green, a respected life coach, and John Reynolds, a renowned psychologist, share insights into finding lasting happiness. Their engaging conversations, filled with wisdom and humor, offer a road map to living a joyful life despite challenges.

291 pages, 4.51 out of 5 stars

Educated by Tara Westover

Educated is a powerful memoir (回忆录) that tells the story of Tara Westover, who was raised in a poor rural area and had no formal education until the age of 17. Her determination to educate herself and her journey to earning a PhD from Cambridge University are both inspiring and thought-provoking.

464 pages, 4.19 out of 5 stars

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Nora Seed finds herself in a magical library where she has the chance to explore different lives she could have lived through each book learning valuable lessons. This imaginative novel is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about second chances and self-discovery.

368 pages, 4.15 out of 5 stars

Jane and her younger brother Tom were still sleeping when the phone rang in the living room. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the table. It was already nine o'clock! She quickly put on a coat and ran to answer the phone, and on the other end came the warm greeting. "Good morning!"

It was from her father, who was a seaman and rarely came back. Suddenly, Jane's sleepiness disappeared.

"Good morning, Dad. Why do you call us so early on the weekend?" Jane said. "Tom and I have been very nice recently." "My dear, today is your mother's birthday, and I have ordered a cake online and it will be sent to our home late in the afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother." Her father called.

Hearing her father's words, Jane felt a little ashamed. How could she forget her mother's birthday?! Their parents paid a lot for their family, especially their mother.

While she was chatting with her father, Jane looked around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes on the sofa. The floor hadn't been cleaned for a few days since her mother had to work all this week.

She looked at the clock again and was sure that she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.

"Well, Dad, now I'm going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!" Jane said and hung up the telephone.

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Jane hurried to Tom's room and shared her plan with him.

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"Happy birthday, Mum!" Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door.

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(1)野生动物的现状

(2)保护野生动物的建议

(3)保护野生动物意义

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(1)词数不少于100词；

(2)可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。

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When it comes to wildlife (protect), all species-the good, the bad, and the ugly-should be treated (equal). Pandas, dolphins, and other cute animals (be) important, but we must pay attention less cute wildlife, too. The world needs all (variety) - without diversity (多样性), our planet cannot survive. So if you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give the ugly chance.

Billions of trees are cut down every year in order (make) paper for humans. Every tree is cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as koalas. In this way a lot of animal homes will (destroy)! So it is quite wrong to make animals (home) so that humans can have more paper.

One Saturday, we went3. As we got into the checkout line, I4 something: our cashier (收银员) was very5! She6 no smiles, no greetings and no small talk. Her "anger aura (光环)" was obvious and kind of7 to me. When we8 to check out, I was thinking that we should just pay for our things and leave quickly. My dad had a different9. When it was our turn, he started10 her.

Dad said, "Hi, how are you today? This is my son. I have a restaurant, and we11 together. It's called Queenie's Weenies. Drop by my restaurant sometime and I will12 you to my hot dogs, I'm good at cooking them" By the time we13 checking out, the cashier was smiling. She said, "Thanks, umm… I hope you and your son have a very nice day."

Back in the car, Dad said to me, "The cashier was obviously14 today. It happens to everyone. Smile15 or give a few kind words, which is all it takes to make one a little more delighted."

Walking is good for your heart

Walking is considered as cardio (有氧的) exercise, no matter the speed at which you take it. Studies show that walking can reduce the risk of heart disease and lower your resting heart rate and blood pressure.. You can go for a 30-minute walk once a day or break it up into three 10-minute parts.

What benefits physical health often benefits mental health-the same is true for walking. Just five minutes of walking can lower anxiety. If you have any kind of green space nearby, try to take advantage of it. One study showed that people who went on a 90-minute nature walk reported fewer bad feelings.

Walking can improve your sleep

. Getting outside in the day for a walk can also help you stay awake in the morning and get sleepier toward the night. If a nighttime walk is your preference, experts suggest you finish it three hours before bedtime.

Walking can help with fat loss

Walking is a type of cardio workout that is good for fat loss and can help you achieve or keep a healthy weight. It should be done regularly and for long periods of time.. A brisk (轻快的) pace refers to a 17-to 15-minute mile, or 50% to 70% of your maximum heart rate.

A. Walking can help reduce stress

B. That can help you sleep easily during the day

C. Here are some of the benefits walking offers you

D. Walking in the day can help you get a better night's rest

E. Good walking can also keep your head up and looking ahead

F. Experts suggest walking 30 minutes a day, five to seven days a week

G. Walking at least 45 minutes a day at a brisk pace will see the most benefits

At the same time,Americans say they don't put kindness first when it comes to teaching kids values. Among all participants, honesty is taught more than kindness as well as other things like courage,leadership and storing work ethic(道德). But the younger generation—those aged 18-24—think highly of kindness rules. They choose kindness by 10% over honesty as the most important quality to teach kids.

The question of whether kindness is learned or taught—or somewhere in between—causes different opinions. According to the study,Americans have different opinions on whether kindness in something one is born with or needs to be learned and nurtured over time. Slightly more than half (52%) of the participants believe that all of us are born with the ability to show kindness, while 48% believe kindness must be developed.

Parenthood(父母身份) makes a difference to your thoughts on the causes of kindness. Those without kids (56%) are more likely to think that people are born to be kind, while 50% of the participants with kids think kindness is developed.

Also, 51% of dads and 54% of men with no kids believe kindness is something time is born with. Slightly more than half of the moms say kindness must be learned,while 48% believe it is what one is born with.

From the lower floors of buildings, escape through windows is possible. Learn the best way to get out from a window with the least chance of serious injury.

The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average (普通的) person who is as tall as 6 feet, can have a drop of about twice (两倍) the person's feet to the ground. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way down than to stay in a burning building.

Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed before opening the window. Otherwise, smoke and fire may spread into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air.

On the second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those which open onto a roof. Then from the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. But instead of jumping onto cement (水泥地), bushes and trees can help you to have a soft landing.

On the way home, the bumblebee was resting on Lacey's glasses as she went into a local shop to buy milk-shocking other shoppers. Despite many attempts to leave the insect outside, the lovely bee refused to leave Lacey's side.

Now recovered and named Betty, it follows her everywhere. And once it even stayed with Lacey during the games with her friends at the bowling room.

During the day, Betty rests on the back of Lacey's neck, or hides inside her clothes or flies around the living room. At night, Lacey puts Betty in a little bottle beside her bed. While there is no lid(盖子), it stays inside quietly until morning.

"I'm so happy and I love spending my time with her," said the girl. "She's so lovely and I love our friendship."

The bee likes Lacey's food, but also gets sugar water, honey and strawberry jam. Lacey also takes her bee-pal into the garden to enjoy flower honey, but as soon as the girl goes back inside, Betty is right beside her.

"It's really lovely and so beautiful," said her mother, Laura. "I'm also glad that Lacey has a new close friend." Betty enjoys a touch between the wings, but stays away from the rest of the family—mom, dad and two younger brothers. "We have all the doors open a lot and she's just never gone—I don't know why," said Laura.

Zion National Park

It's perfect for scenic drives and outdoor adventures. One of the park highlights is the Zion Canyons, which offers different hiking (远足) opportunities. Late spring or early fall is the best time to visit Zion National Park, since most facilities are open during this time. However, if you don't mind cold weather, visit during the late fall and winter.

Bryce Canyon National Park

It's home to the greatest number of hoodoos (石林) on earth, which are one of the natural wonders of the world. You can see most of Bryce Canyon's highlights in one day by taking the scenic drive and making stops at various views. Most people visit the park between May and September since the weather is warmer.

Canyonlands National Park

Although it's the 23rd largest National Park in the US, Canyonlands is the largest out of the four national parks in Utah. The best time of the year to visit is when the weather is pleasant in the spring and fall. The park has four main parts: The Maze, Island in the Sky, The Needles, and Horseshoe Canyon. If you plan to visit every part, you can go on a boat tour to explore it.

Arches National Park

Known as a red-rock wonderland, Arches National Park is popular for its red stone arches (石拱). The park has over 2,000 stone arches, with Landscape Arch the largest. The park is busiest from March through October. However, the spring and fall temperatures are the most comfortable. So, the best time to visit is April, May, September and October.

It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn't afford one. A new bike was just a dream, so I was forced to accept a bedside table with lockable drawers. At least I would have a safe place to keep my private stuff.

We went to a charity shop, where we found an old dark one among the donated items. It didn't look too cool, but I thought that I would paint it to make it look better.

After we took it home, I was getting ready to paint it. When I pulled the drawers out, I felt something stuck to the back. I reached in all the way, and guess what? A sealed bag with some papers in it.

When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were official documents. And, wrapped in them were a bunch of ten-dollar and twenty-dollar bills! Talk about finding a treasure! And on my birthday!

"Is this some kind of joke?" I said aloud. I went ahead and read the papers, and it turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren.

My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever? With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Who knows?

I began counting. When I reached a thousand dollars, my mother was knocking on my bedroom door. I quickly closed the drawer with the money in it.

"Do you want some help? Is everything all right?" she asked.

No, everything was not right. Actually, my stomach was growling.

"I'm okay," I lied.

When my mother left my room, I lay on my bed, starting thinking. What a dilemma! I wished there were someone I could talk with. Could I keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family? It wouldn't be too bad for me to keep it, if I shared it... right? Thoughts ran through my mind.

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I finally made a decision and called my parents into my bedroom.

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Though surprised, the shop owner helped find the family's telephone number.

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1.表示祝贺；

2.提出建议。

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Dear Xiaoming,

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Yours,

Li Hua

According to recent studies, it seems that the workplace is about to witness massive changes. Generally, it（anticipate）that such changes are likely to include a more automated workplace. This will result in the loss of certain jobs, especially those involving intense physical labour. Additionally, to keep up with new technologies, greater emphasis will need to be placed on（continue）training, which will get employees out of their comfort zone. Therefore, progress in the workplace will not necessarily mean（promote）to superior positions, but rather being moved sideways so that employees' individual skills can be best used to meet a（company）changing needs.

Besides, more importance will be attached to "soft skills". Currently, heavy focus is put on training in "hard skills", such as machine operating and software programming. However, in the future, employers will look to hire people（commit）to learning. As a result, employees will need to attain excellent soft skills such as communication,（cooperate）and leadership. Despite that, any prejudice either of the two skills will not be allowed.

We are fond of these changes or not, we will need to face them. We can survive and even succeed in the workplace of the future if we keep our passion for work,（effective）interact with co-workers and sharpen our ability to adapt.