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Some time ago I volunteered to teach a young people's creative writing class in our community. Harold, one of the young men who1 the class, was fourteen and a born2 .Handsome and big for his age，Harold made enemies without even trying, though usually he3 .

 By the fifth lesson everyone4 him and he was well on his way to5 the group. For my part I was6 .I tried everything from kindness and friendliness to anger and discipline (惩罚), but nothing7 . 

 Then one evening he kept8 one of the girls, and I grabbed (抓住) him with both hands. The moment I did it, I realized my9 .What could I do now? Let him go? Then he would be the 10 . Hit him? Hardly, with the difference in age and size.  

 In a flash of inspiration, I wrestled him to the ground and started to tickle(呵痒)him. He cried with11 at first and then with laughter. Only when he promised to behave did I let him up.  

 Harold12 himself from that time on, but Harold also became my good friend, getting as close to me, physically, as he could. I returned the13 , and somehow, we both made it through the lesson. What interested me was that by entering his personal space, I had14 with him for the first time.  

 What I learned from this experience was that there are times when the masks (面具) must come down and communication must be made through physical15 . 

 How Star Wars Changed Movie-making Forever 

"May the force be with you!" If you are a Star Wars fan, then you have probably heard this phrase many times. So many characters, devices, and phrases from the movie have become well-known. But you might be surprised to find out how much this movie has changed how movies are made.

"A long time ago in a galaxy (银河系) far, far away. . . "is how Star Wars begins. Its plot was not creative.

 The story was typical science fiction with lots of drama, traditional characters and good battling evil, in space and in hand-to-hand fight.  

 It was the special effects that made Star Wars much better than other movies. People still talk about the light swords (剑) that could cut, burn and melt through most substances. Spaceships sped through space and landed on huge, realistic-looking space stations. When Star Wars first came out in 1977, most movie theaters were stand-alone (单独的) buildings, with just one movie screen. Using the money Star Wars had made for them, movie-theater owners built more theaters, leading to the multiplexes (多影厅影院) that are common today.  

 Theaters needed more movies to show on all the additional movie screens and in all the new multiplexes. So new movie companies sprang up, including small ones creating experimental movies. Some of the methods became popular and others failed. But, thanks to Star Wars, people got to see new types of movies.  

 There had been movie continuations(续篇) before, but they were often just poor imitations of the first movie. The Star Wars movies were all popular. There have been two trilogies (三部曲)so far, with more planned.  

 
A. They tried out new techniques.  

 B. In fact, it was quite old-fashioned.  

 C. Audience had never seen anything like these.  

 D. Thus, audience began to enjoy science fiction movies there.  

 E. Star Wars was the first really successful movie trilogy in history.  

 F. If you are not a fan, you are still likely familiar with these words.  

 G. If you are a movie maker, you may be inspired by this classic film.  

 Face-book has developed a kind of AI (人工智能) translating between any pair of 100 languages without depending on first translating to English.  

Face-book's system was trained on a data set of 7. 5 billion sentence pairs collected from the web across 100 languages, though not all the languages had an equal number of sentence pairs. "What I was really interested in was cutting out English as a middle man. Globally there are plenty of countries where they speak two languages that aren't English," says Angela Fan of Face-book AI, who led the work.

 For some language pairs, the new system shows significant improvements in translation quality. For example, translating from Spanish to Portuguese is extremely strong because Spanish is the second-most spoken first language worldwide, meaning the researchers can get a lot of data. Translation between English and Belarusian (白俄罗斯语) also is improved because the AI can translate Russian into English, which shares similarities with Belarusian.  

While the system isn't in use on the social network site, Face-book plans to put it to work soon to manage the 20 billion translations made every day when people click "Translate" on posts (帖子) written in more than 160 languages. "Future work will be done on other languages," says Fan, "especially for languages where we don't have a lot of data, like South-East Asian and African languages. "

The work "breaks away from the English-centric models and tries to build more different models," says Shelia Castilho of the ADAPT Centre at Dublin City University, Ireland, "That's pretty new and different. But it's hard to know if the AI does a right translation work," says Castilho. "The users may not know the other language, so they cannot judge the correctness of the translation. "

 I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.  

 My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old. It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.  

 As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source of entertainment (娱乐). It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.  

 I always read, using different voices, as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it! It was a special time to bond (联系) with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books.  

 Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on from generation to generation.  

As a novelist, I've found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can't afford to buy a book. I see libraries as a safe haven (避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and I think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.

 Jacky Hunt-Broers，who lost one leg to cancer，is seeking to break a world record by completing 102 marathon runs. She set her goal in mid-January. And since then, she has been running the distance of a marathon. Most of the time, she averages just over five hours to complete a run. If she keeps successfully completing marathon runs every day, she will reach her goal by April 28^th.  

 Until five years ago, she was not very active. But then she looked into running and decided to give it a try. The sport ended up being quite costly. Currently, she runs on an artificial leg made of a strong, light material known as carbon fiber (碳化纤维). The material, which is designed specially for running, costs about $10, 000.  

But Jacky says her investment has been well worth it. The biggest struggle used to be that she had to admit part of her body was gone. "Running really changed my life," she said. "It helped me accept myself as an amputee(截肢者). It gave me a sense of freedom. I fell in love with the process of pushing my body further just to see what I could do. "

However, she has faced both physical and mental difficulties during her record-breaking attempt. On one recent day, Jacky said she felt like giving up at 24 kilometers and began to cry. "I had a total emotional breakdown. I was like, ‘I just can't do this. '" she said.

Jacky is documenting her progress online and has also gained a large social media following. As she nears the end of her goal，Jacky is hoping to inspire a single thought in others. She tells people, "You're stronger than you think and you're able to do so much more. "

 The Lake District Attractions Guide  

 Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens      

 History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival.  

 Open: 29 Mar-29 Oct, Sun. to Thurs.  

 House: 11:15-16:00（15:00 in Oct） 

 Town: Pooley Bridge & Penrith  

 Abbot Hall art Gallery & Museum       

Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall's temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turner's and Romney's and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.

 Open: Mon. to Sat. and Summer Sundays. 10:30 -17:00 Sumner.  

 Town: Kendal  

 Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery      

 Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there's something for everyone!  

 Open: 1 Apr–31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00-17:00.      

 Town: Carlisle  

 Dove Cottage & The words worth Museum       

Discover William Wordsworth's inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.

 Open: Daily, 09:30–17:30 (last admission 17:00).  

 Town: Grasmere  

Money Well Spent

It was late spring, and we were living in a house in a rural part of Tennessee. I have always loved to garden, and this morning seemed like the perfect time to be working on the broad flowerbeds surrounding the old house we were remodeling (改建). 

I jumped when I heard a soft voice. "Hello? Could I have a glass of water, please?" a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl asked hesitantly, looking at the ground.

"Of course," I said, taking off my gloves. I went into the house and came back out with a cold bottle of water. She drank most of the bottle with the first swig (大喝) and then turned as if to walk back down the road.

"Did your car break down and do you need some help?" I asked.

She shook her head and took a deep breath that ended somewhere between a sigh and a sob. 

There was a flash of anger. "My dad threw me out, so I'm going to live with my grandma in Memphis. But she can't come to get me, so she has a ticket for me at the bus station," said the girl.

"It is thirty miles from our house to the bus station in Clarksville. How about my driving you there?" I suggested. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she nodded. "Well, let's give your grandma a call," I said. "She's probably worried. "

Within a few minutes, the girl was dialing her grandma on my phone. As soon as I talked to her, she confirmed the whole story. The girl's mother had died suddenly in an accident. Her dad had been coping with a lot of anger, and the two of them were not getting along.

At a second thought, I took out some extra cash from our emergency stash (储藏) in my top dresser drawer. About thirty minutes later, we pulled up to the bus station. But the bus wasn't scheduled to arrive for another two hours.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

"Hungry for a hamburger?" I asked.

About a year later, a car stopped in our driveway. 

注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack, 

Yours,

Li Hua

Bamboo(竹子) is called"poor people's material"and even in China it is not(wide) accepted as a modern building material. But bamboo makes nearly the lightest houses, is a lot better than"modern" materials at surviving earthquakes.

And unlike the " Tofu"buildings that may (destroy) in just several seconds in some earthquakes, bamboo makes a much (safe) building. That is why it is suggested as a replacement (替代品) by International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR).

INBAR notes that number of people who do not have safe and healthy shelter will increase with population growth if no proper action is taken. 

Study shows that bamboo is excellent in (strong) and is as strong as wood. Besides,because of the lightweight and good elasticity (弹性) of bamboo, bamboo buildings are very good at resisting (抵抗) earthquakes. For example, all of the 30 bamboo houses (survive) without any damage in the 7. 6 magnitude earthquake in Costa Rica in 2012. 

Ancient Chinese people preferred living in houses made bamboo. In Yunnan Province, some locals sill live in bamboo homes which can protect (they) from rain and wind. And in Zhejiang Province, where bamboo is plentiful, local officials have been encouraging architects  (design) buildings using bamboo. 

My mother and I were at the cafeteria of Sakra World Hospital in India for lunch. Since we had waited for quite some time, we decided to get the food 1  to go. We then went back to the private room where my father was 2 . 

In the afternoon when my mom and I were preparing to leave, I found my wallet 3 . I had carried 4 thousand rupees (卢比) in it because I had to 4  some bills. I started to look around 5 , and then remembered my 6  to the cafeteria a few hours ago!

So, as I was heading to the cafeteria, I was quite 7  of my irresponsibility and hoped that no one had 8  the wallet. When I entered the cafeteria, it was 9  and only a couple of waiters were hanging around. 

I asked one of them if they had seen a grey wallet. They told me to ask the cleaner lady named Rani who was cleaning the floor. When I asked Rani she told me to 10  on the counter (柜台). To my big relief, the wallet was there! I took it and had a quick look 11 , and yes, all the money was there too!

Rani told me whenever she 12 to find something, she just put it on the counter. I gave her some money to express my 13 , but she smiled 14 and was unwilling to accept anything. I was deeply moved by Rani's 15 and so glad to have met a person like her!

Reading fluency is one of the most important skills for middle school students learning English. If you're concerned about your reading skills, read the following tips.

Find time to read every day. 

Find the best time of day for you to read.  You will become a more fluent reader by reading every day. 

Use clues in the text to make predications. 

Fluent readers make predications before and as they read. Use the title, and pictures to ask yourself questions about what you are going to read. . After reading, think about what you've learned and decide what you need to read to continue learning.

Try not to translate. 

 Instead of translating new words into your first language, first try to use the context (上下文) to help you guess the meaning. 

Enjoy your reading. 

Perhaps today you do not like to read in English, but as you read more, you should see a change in your attitude. The more you read in English, the easier it will become. 

The best tip to follow to become a more fluent reader is to read whenever and wherever you can. Good readers read a lot. They read many different kinds of material. To practice this, keep a reading journal. Every day, make a list of the kinds of things you read during the day and how long you read each for. If you want to become a more fluent reader, read more!

A. Read as much as you can. 

B. Try to read when you are not tired. 

C. Translations slow down your reading. 

D. Read in phrases rather than word by word. 

E. Find answers to the questions when you read. 

F. You will find yourself looking forward to reading. 

G. Before you read a text, think about the purpose of your reading. 

The end of a semester(学期) can be a challenging time for students. Kids from elementary school through high school are already stressed after more than a year of COVID-19 disrupted learning. Pressing through the last few weeks of a semester can be discouraging, especially for older students with demanding final projects and exams. 

"Parents' fears about their kids are so often not about the present but the future — a fear that kids who are struggling will get stuck there. But kids rarely stay stuck, in part because they too want their lives to work out," says Ned Johnson, a test preparation expert. When children show signs of stress, parents should respond by focusing on mental health, not achievement or grades.

Families can create a sense of safety for children by establishing routines for the day and week, especially those that emphasize connection, such as family dinnertime and a bedtime chat. Parents should meet kids with empathy(共鸣) and listening, instead of trying to solve their problems. For example, we can normalize family conversation about the ups and downs of the day. As Madeline Levine, a psychologist, put it: let your children "borrow your calm".

In addition, peer support programs can also play an important role in teaching skills for stress management and wellness. "Teens will talk to other teens, especially when they feel they are in a brave space built on trust," Katie Hurley, a psychotherapist says.

Some children may arrive at the finish line exhausted and needing sleep. Or perhaps they are eager to celebrate the holidays with all the usual fanfare. Respect your child's wishes and plan to create the break that fits your family's needs. McKenna Reitz, a mom from Toledo, Ohio, plans for her daughters Karsen, 9, and Maddox, 6, to enjoy time off with family and friends. Her holiday plan apparently reflects that. "It is the most important thing they need right now," she says. "Our children need to know that they are not alone. "

When talking about colds, maybe some people say it is very common. During the cold winter days, many people will complain the cold winter makes them catch a cold, and what they feel upset about are not only the headache, cough but also the runny nose. It is so embarrassing when they forget to take tissue along with them. 

Want to stay away from colds? Put on a happy face. 

Compared to unhappy people, those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds, according to a new study. It's possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from New York University. "It seems that positive feelings may reduce the danger of illness," said the study's chief researcher Sheldon Cohen. In an earlier study, Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often. People who

showed feelings were also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill. In this study, Cohen has interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks. During the interviews, the people told researchers that they were given colds by doctors and had to stay alone in a room for six days. The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get ill. But for people who said they felt happy during the research period, their illnesses were less serious and lasted for a shorter time. 

Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings, their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease. So if you are worried about your health, look on the brighter side more often.