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To water its large fields and help feed America, farm operators began in the last century to pump water from underground sources, so much so that the ground has begun to sink. Strangely, signs of this subsidence are nearly out of sight. There are no cracks(裂缝) in the walls of the typical American shops in the town's center, nor in the streets or fields.

This year's drought has changed this food-basket of America into a large field of brown dust, forcing the government to limit(限制) the use of water by farmers. So Corcoran now finds itself in the middle of a bad circle: With their water supplies limited, farm operators are forced to pump more underground water, which in turn speeds the sinking of the town.

Few locals have spoken out against the problem -- not surprising, since most of them work for the same big agribusinesses pumping up groundwater. "They are afraid that if they speak against them, they might not work there any more," said Atilano, who has spent years working for one of the country's biggest cotton producers, J. G. Boswell.

On this summer afternoon, under a heat wave, some people stop to chat under a large wall painting. It describes a clear blue lake surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks -- for now, a far dream.

I also love planting, especially the harvest. But I hate weeding (除草). I remember one of our first gardens in Kansas when I was attacked by the hugest grasshoppers (蚱蜢) I had ever seen while weeding our little garden.

Now, our growing efforts at our new home are vegetables. We are enjoying the garden we have created. It's large but manageable with daily care. We use methods to minimize weeds. We have the time to keep up with the watering and weeding. I find I don't hate that anymore.

There is something satisfying about pulling grass, and violets that are growing where we don't want them, and unnamed weeds that are affecting the growth of what we want. I find that my relationship with gardening is turning into a true romance that has a rosy future.

It's all about time, environment and attitude. Being in my eighties, I have the time to be patient for results, to enjoy the hope for future harvest, and I have the knowledge that comes from experience. I find a lot to love about growing things and about growing older.

Day 1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie

Welcome to this charming city, Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel we booked for you ahead of time. The rest time of the day remains free for you to relax.

Day 2 Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie

Today, your private Zhangjiajie tour will start with a visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where you will have a chance to experience the world's longest and highest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. In addition to an unforgettable experience, it will also give you a special angle to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Valley.

Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Baofeng Lake where you will take a scenic boat ride. When you finish visiting the scenic area, the driver will send you back to the hotel.

Day 3 Away From Zhangjiajie

Today your Zhangjiajie tour will continue to go to the Tianmen Mountain. It is named after a natural wonder, Tianmen Cave, which is a naturally formed archway (拱门) on the main peak. In addition to this wonder, you may also see different old trees, green vines and rare animals there.

Your three- day Zhangjiajie tour package will come to an end here. You will then be driven to the airport and we will say goodbye there. If you want to have your China tour schedule further, we will be glad to provide detailed information.

要求：要涵盖以下要点，灵活运用所学知识，可适当发挥。

注意：语句通顺、衔接自然、书写整洁。

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"I just want to have a different birthday party today!" Amy says to (she) parents.

Amy's birthday is on Earth Day (世界地球日), April 22nd. Every year, her parents have a party for her. At the party, Amy and her friends are busy with some (activity) like recycling bottles (回收瓶子) and planting trees. (this) things are fun for them. But today, on Amy's (twelve) birthday, she (real) wants to do something different.

"So how about (go) to Disneyland, my dear?" Amy's mom asks her.

"Wow! It (sound) good," Amy's dad says. "Yeah, I'd love to," Amy says. " can we go?"

"Now!" Amy's parents say.

At ten in the morning, Amy gets to the parking lot (停车场) of Disneyland with her parents and friends. She isn't happy to see many old bottles there, she collects them with her friends.

In a short time, the parking lot gets clean and tidy with Amy and her (friend) hard work. At this time, an old man gives an ice-cream to each of them. With the ice-cream, they run to Disneyland happily.

I'm writing to tell you my favourite season - spring. As a Chinese saying goes, "The whole year's work starts with1." For our Chinese, spring means the beginning of a whole year's farming2 China is an agricultural (农业的) country.3, I like everything about spring, such as the Start of Spring.

In the last4 I told you there are 24 solar terms (节气) in China. The Start of Spring, also called Lichun in Chinese, is the first one. In 2023, it5 on February 4 and ended on February 19. Lichun marks the6 of winter and the beginning of spring. The weather becomes warmer, and plants start to grow7. Also we can find that the daytime is becoming8 and the night is shorter.

We often take part in some interesting activities to9 the day of Lichun.

Welcoming spring

To welcome spring, people10 a picture of the Spring God and show it in their homes. It is said that the God of Spring has the11 of a human and the body of a bird.

Standing up spring eggs

According to the Chinese folk (民俗的) culture,12 you can make an egg stand up on the first day of "Start of Spring", then you will have good luck in the new year. It's so13, right?

"Eating" spring

On the day of Lichun, people eat foods related (和……相关) to spring. This is14 "Eating spring" gets its name. Spring pancakes, spring rolls, or spring vegetables are the most15 "spring foods" among people of all ages.

In a word, I love spring.

B:

A: Can you tell me why?

B:

A: Why don't you talk with them? Tell them life shouldn't just be about grades.

B: I don't want to talk them.

A: Then try to write a letter to them.

B: It's not easy.

A: And you can also ask our teachers for help.

B: Yes.

A: You're welcome.

A. You are very kind.

B. I'm really stressed.

C. Thanks for your advice.

D. It's difficult to talk with them.

E. I'm not good at writing letters.

F. How about saying sorry to them?

G. My parents always want me to be No.1.

Joe's good at history and math. I like English and art. Joe's favorite TV program is Extreme Sports. I don't watch sports on TV, but I play baseball. Joe plays football and volleyball.

I write (写) a lot of emails and I like computer games. Joe doesn't use the computer every day. He only uses my computer every Tuesday for his homework.

I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat meat (肉). Joe's favorite food is French fries and chicken. He doesn't like vegetables. But we both love tomato ketchup (酱). We put it on nearly everything!

It was Friday, and the clock was ticking, with only 15 minutes left until lunch. The classroom was filled with a sense of anticipation as Mrs. Stretch announced that it was time for the much-loved game, Around the World.

Around the World was Eddie's absolute favorite classroom game. He loved racing against a classmate to solve a math problem and calling out the answer. Eddie won against some kids and lost against others. Eddie's best friend Michael never lost a math challenge. He was the champion of Around the World in the class and could even beat a fourth grader. Under Michael's influence, the entire class was motivated to study harder and developed a newfound love for math.

"Talia, you start," said Mrs. Stretch. Talia was new to the class. Last week, she had watched how the game was played, but this would be her first time playing. Talia jumped up and went over to Luka's desk. Luka stood up too. "Twelve times two," said Mrs. Stretch. There was a pause as Talia and Luka raced to work out the multiplication (乘法) problem in their head.

"Twenty-four!" Talia called out first. "Right," said Mrs. Stretch. Talia was the winner so she moved on to challenge the next student. Luka sat down.

Surprisingly, it wasn't long before Talia had beat several classmates. Then Talia was in front of Eddie's desk.

"Six times seven?" asked Mrs. Stretch. "Forty-two!" Talia shouted, a second before Eddie could. Eddie was disappointed he had lost to Talia, but he was happy he also knew the right answer.

It was thrilling to watch the game going on. Talia seemed to be unstoppable. Finally. Talia got to Michael. He was the last one she'd have 1o beat to be today's champion. At that time, the whole classroom was charged with an electric intensity as everyone held their breath.

"Eight times twelve." Mrs. Stretch said, her voice cutting through the thick silence.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右。

"Ninety-six!" the answer swiftly escaped Talia's lips.

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"No, Michael We didn't cheer against you." Eddie said.

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