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Dear Caroline, 

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Yours, 

Li Hua 

China is widely known its ancient civilization. In this passage, we will introduce the Chinese writing system. 

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates several thousand years to the use of longgu. During that time, symbols  (carve) on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols  (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms because the Chinese people were divided geographically,  (lead) to many varieties of dialects and  (character). However, Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country  the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was very important in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works (write) by Chinese in ancient times. Now the Chinese writing system can be seen an art form—Chinese calligraphy.

As China plays a greater role in global affairs, increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.

When I was 10 years old, my friend Sydney suffered from a brain cancer. Sydney fought against it, but the cancer did not 1  to the treatment. Sydney died at the age of 11. 

After her death, I felt sad and discouraged. I decided to turn these 2  emotions into positive actions. When I was 15 years old, I 3  the Pink Polka Dots Guild (PPD协会) with two friends. My goal is to raise enough money to find a 4  for brain cancer, which is the second most common cancer in children. 

Over the 5  , PPD has held fund-raisers across the city. The first Pink Polka Dots event, a garage sale, just 6  $900, but our latest fund-raiser, the 2012 golf tournament, 7  over $73,000. In the past five years, we have raised almost a million dollars. 

I've been shocked by the 8 recognition that the guild has earned. PPD received a(n) 9 from President and spoke at a TED Conference. Each of these honors has raised awareness and money for our 10 .

The effort we have made has 11 helped cancer research. PPD has provided funding for 12 discoveries, such as "Tumor Paint", which illuminates (照亮) cancerous cells so that doctors can 13 them with unprecedented accuracy. The 14 appeared in Time magazine. I am very proud to have helped fund the research of this life-saving technology.

Pink Polka Dots has inspired me to be an activist. My experience has taught me that with passion and dedication, it is possible to make a 15  in the world. 

At present, the American young people always disagree with as well as admire the old. . For example, they aren't pleased with school, with their parents, or with the rules made by the community they live in. . And they don't seem to understand that discipline (纪律) and taking responsibility for their actions mean a better development of their personalities.

. If your father says you are not allowed to go out because you have got a bad mark, you will get upset and consider he is not right. But you don't understand that if you are not deprived (剥夺) of some things you consider as usual in your life, you won't understand the seriousness of your acts.

The American young people often do many kinds of foolish things: smoking, drinking, skipping classes. These do help them to catch the adults' attention, but they also have to bear the consequences of their actions: no money, no holidays, no fun. .

On the other hand you admire what your parents have achieved: a well-paid job, a nice car, a comfortable house and above all the safety of their future. . However, you have to realize all the efforts they had to make to get everything they have now. 

A. You want to have the same as well. 

B. The young should always respect the old. 

C. So, it is better to think twice before doing something foolish. 

D. They always consider the rules they have to obey are too strict. 

E. Parents always concentrate on what their children have achieved. 

F. The younger generation can always find something to argue about. 

G. Teenagers always get angry about what their parents tell them to do. 

Wangdu Bookstore was founded 13 years ago. The owner Ms. Shi said, "Bookselling is a low-profit business. More and more people buy books from online bookstores because they are offering bigger discounts. " Wangdu Bookstore started to lose money two or three years ago when online bookstores grew rapidly. To open up the market and develop readers' buying habits, online bookstores use low prices as an important sales method.

"We offer a 10% discount to customers and 15% to club members. At these discount levels, our book sales are still going down," Ms. Shi said. She believes low costs and no rent are big reasons why online bookstores are growing so quickly.

A survey shows that online bookstores have already taken more than 10% of all book sales in China. In large cities, online shopping has become the main book-buying method. With online bookstores gradually growing in the book market, the difficulties for real bookstores are becoming increasingly clear. Recently, JiFengShuYuan has had to face the possibility of closure (倒闭) because of the bad effects of online competition and high rent. "We all have the same problem as JiFengShuYuan's. Real bookstores are going to disappear sooner or later,"said Ms. Shi sadly.

But at this hard time, Eslite Bookstore overseas is doing very well. Few Eslite bookstores sell only books. Instead, most of the store space is given to tapes and CDs, clothes, and other high-profit items. This is how Eslite pays for the rent. 

Nearly everyone would agree that it is very hard to let go of anger after you have been hurt by someone. However, research shows that forgiveness is good for your health. It can give you more energy, help you sleep better. According to Dr Frederic Luskin, author of the book Forgive for Good, people who are able to forgive are less angry and more hopeful. "It can reduce the wear    and    tear on our bodies," says Dr Luskin, "and allow people to feel more energetic. "

You are probably asking yourself, "How is it possible to forgive?" It is not easy, but here are some suggestions to try. When you have been hurt, first try to calm yourself down: breathe deeply and force yourself to think of something pleasant, such as someone you love or a beautiful sunset. Thinking about the hurt is of no use; it only gives power to the person who hurt you. Train yourself to see beauty, love and kindness in the world around you. Never wait for an apology, because you may be waiting forever. Very often the one who hurt you will never think of apologizing, either because they meant to hurt you or because they don't understand your point of view. It can be very helpful to you to write yourself a letter, imagining what the other person's perspective might be. Try to stand in his shoes to see the situation; you may realize that the hurt was a result of ignorance or fear — or maybe even love. Finally, remember that forgiving someone does not mean that you have accepted their action. It only means that you have chosen to let go of the hurt.

With more and more people swimming at beaches every year, the problem of sharks takes on new importance. There are people who still insist that sharks never attack human beings unless they are bleeding or wounded, but this thought has not been clearly proved. In the past few years, on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, there have been cases of shark attacks which resulted in death. And just how many of the swimmers who have disappeared were victims of shark attacks will never be known. Clearly, these violent fish can be dangerous. Several species are known to attack human beings, and it is believed by some experts that certain    sharks,    once    having    tasted    human    blood,    develop    a    taste    for    it.    

The chances that one will come across a shark are small, but certain measures should be taken by everyone. Putting hands or legs over the side of a boat in warm water is to be avoided. Swimming far out from beaches is inviting trouble. No swimmer should go great distances from shore alone, or go into the water when nobody else is about. Skin divers, particularly those who go deep down in the water or among rocks and ledges(暗礁) that serve as hiding places for sharks, are taking unnecessary risks. 

If one is in a boat that is rubbed against by a shark, he should remember the creature is not trying to upset his boat; it is probably trying to rub off sea lice (海虱). A beat, especially on the nose, will scare it away. If a swimmer comes across a shark, he should swim away as quietly as possible, trying to avoid making it angry. He should also head for shore (岸) as quickly as possible. 

Bantham Beach, Devon

The South Devon coast is knee-deep in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Bantham is a golden bank of sand. There are rock pools for younger children and for their elders. This is one of the county's favourite surfing beaches.

The 14th-century Sloop Inn (01548-560489, sloopatbantham. co. uk) has summer doubles from ￡145 per night (and it's only a couple of hundred yards to the beach).

Camber Sands, East Sussex

Head to the western end of the overflow car park and then it's a pleasant walk through dunes (沙丘) to your own private area on the endless sands.

If you haven't bought a picnic, the village's Rye Bay Cafe is good for lunch and the nearby Rye Bay Nature Reserve provides walking, cycling and bird watching options.

Charming double rooms at The Galivant (01797-225057, thegalivant. co. uk) start at￡115 per night. 

Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife

This small, rural, sandy beach is beside woodland and offers dreamy views out to the islands of Inchmickery and Inchcolm. 

The Fife coastal path passes through and there's a good walking road following the cliff top to Hawkcraig with views across the River Forth to Edinburgh.

Lunch at Sands Beachfront Cafe and book a room at Forth View Hotel (01383-860402, forthviewhotel. co. uk), where doubles cost from￡85 per night. 

Druridge Bay, Northumberland

Druridge Bay has 99 acres of golden, sweeping sands. The kids can explore the towering grassland dunes that shelter the bay, and just 300 yards from the beach is the Druridge Bay County Park and Visitor Centre with wildlife displays and play areas. 

Food can be had at the Widdrington Inn (eight miles away) while Eshott Hall (01670-787454, eshotthall. co. uk) has doubles from￡120 per night. 

When young, my parents often told me that it was time to teach a man everything. I didn't understand and wondered why time had such a big influence 31 a person. I thought I could grow up quickly to find it out as a (n) 32 . But now, 33 I come to knock at the door of adulthood, I feel 34 to express my own 35 on this saying. I know that I'm just a high school student with very 36 experiences. There are still many things 37 me in the future, yet I would like to express myself in a childish voice.

I once read this sentence, "To make this world a happy place to live in, you'd better change yourself and your heart, instead of the whole world." I was 38 . It made me think about life 39 . There are so many things around us that 40 our will We can't force life to 41 our wishes. The earth won't stop turning no matter whether we accept it or not. What we can do is just to make ourselves 42 the world. I think we learn to accept 43 life gives us, no matter whether it's the spring sunlight or the winter snowfall, and try to be 44 .

Deeply moved by the pop song Grandmother (by Jay Chou), I always try to catch every pleasant thing in my life, but now I see I can't catch most of the pleasant moments. It is more 45 that they slip by and leave you feeling 46 that I'm not just living 47 myself and that there are the others around me I 48 think of. They all pay attention to my growing up, even if it's just a little progress.

Everyone has his or her own attitude towards life positive or 49 . It doesn't matter, I think. There is one 50 that should be obeyed—and that's to make this world a better place to live in.

—But he ____!