— Well, it all depends. Anyway, it gives me more of ______ chance to try.

— ______ day is possible. I'm free the whole week.

— In my ______, his decision is not wise.

— I can't agree more.

— You are ______. We went on a 10-day-tour in Canada.

— No, they don't. Doing homework ______ most of their time.

— Wonderful! I will support you all the time.

— Sorry, I have no idea. But he was here just now.

— ______! It's just for fun.

— Me too. ______.

    I put my sunglasses on and took a deep breath. We began to walk down the street on her first day of school with her hand held tightly in mine. I knew she would be crying in a few minutes, because she always did that when she was 1 about a new environment.

    On the way to school, I told her repeatedly how 2  her new school life would be and expected she would feel  3 . But when she saw the massive group of students everywhere, her face at once fell and the tears (眼泪) came into her eyes. "You can do this, sweetie. Everyone has a place in line; let's go to find yours."

    We lined up to enter the school. Just as she was about to hold on to my leg, her friend from preschool stood next to her. Suddenly, she became  4 and reached out for her friend's hand. And as the teacher began to  5 them all into the school, she wasn't crying, but smiling.

    Honestly, I was 6   to say goodbye when I saw those little feet walk into that big building. I hid the tears behind my sunglasses and waved my hand as she walked inside.

    All day I 7 what she was doing. As I waited to pick her up, I felt like a child standing in line to  8  Santa. She came out with her hand waving and her arms outstretched (伸展). "I didn't cry again, Mommy," she said,  9  hugging (拥抱) me and showing me her backpack full of goodies.

    During two hours of listening to the details of her day, we laughed and talked about all the  10 she had. And just like her, I didn't cry again either, I knew my daughter has grown up.

Can the time go slower?

— by Joanna Pitt

Can the time go slower?

I'm still thinking of

the answers.

Can the time go slower?

My head is not

yet clear.

Can the time go slower?

For me the rules of math are

too hard to remember.

Can the time go slower?

My grade is what my father

really cares about.

So can the time go slower?

My dear teacher,

I don't want to run behind others.

Oh no!

There are still lots of questions

to be answered!

    In a class discussion not long ago, I asked my students the following question, "How long could you feel comfortable and right without food?" One student quickly answered, "About two hours." The answer is true. For most of us, we begin to feel hungry in a few hours after each meal. We can't imagine starting our day by waking up hungry, going all day without food and going to bed with even greater hunger.

    The statistics (数据) on hunger in the United States are much surprising to all of us. According to Feeding America, "50,000,000 Americans don't know where their next meal is coming from. That's the number in one of the wealthiest nations on the planet. And one in four of these 50,000,000 people are children."

No Kid Hungry surveyed more than 1,000 teachers and principals around the country and found that 73 percent of teachers said they regularly teach hungry students who don't have enough food to eat at home, and 87 percent of principals said they often see hungry students in school. As a result of so many hungry students, teachers spend nearly $40 a month buying food for kids with their own money.

    This is the time of the year when children do not have the benefit (好处) of school lunch programs. Here are some ways we can do to help change this situation: First, we can give money to the local food bank. Next, we can donate food in our local area. Third, we can volunteer our time at a local food bank. So, on our next visit to the grocery store, add an extra food idem that can be donated to a food bank. Don't wait to make a difference in a child's life.

It truly makes my day when I receive emails from the readers wanting to share their beautiful wedding stories with us. The moment I saw the pictures of Rhona and Justin, I knew they were a very special couple. Their love for one another is so moving and I'm so excited to share their beautiful wedding stories. This is Rhona's sweet email. Enjoy!

Hi, Janie,

I hope this email finds you well. I don't really know how couples share their wedding stories with you, but I decide to email you. I really feel so lucky to have had a photographer and videographer for our wedding in Detroit, Michigan and I want to share it with you. Both of them truly captured (捕捉) everything I felt and the beauty I saw on our wedding day. It was truly the best day of my life.

Our family and friends came from around the country to congratulate us. We had our wedding in Detroit because my husband was finishing medical school at the University of Michigan. We wanted to find a way to prevent our families from travelling too far within a short amount of time, so we decided to have everyone meet in the middle. His family is from California and my family is from Georgia.

We had an amazing year leading up to our wedding. He proposed (求婚) to me the day I graduated from the university of Maryland School of Law. We didn't know how we could afford a wedding, but our families came through, especially my mom, who covered almost half of the cost. It was amazing. Well, I planned the whole thing and it turned out to be a wonderful dream. I want to share our journey and story with anyone who is interested, because I want every couple to know that they can have their dream wedding within a budget (预算).

                                                               Sincerely,

                                                                Rhona

    "My dear Mr Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let (出租) at last?"

    Mr Bennet replied that he had not.

    "But it is," returned she, "for Mrs Long has just been here, and she told me all about it."

    Mr Bennet made no answer.

    "Do not you want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently

    "You want to tell me, and I have no objection (反对) to hearing it."

This was invitation enough.

    "Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune (财富) from the north of England; that he came down on Monday to see the place, and was so satisfied with it that he agreed immediately with Mr Morris, the owner of Netherfield, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week."

    "What is his name?"

    "Bingley."

    "Is he married or single?"

    "Oh! Single, my dear, to be sure! A single man of large fortune; 4 or 5,000 a year. What a fine thing for our girls! It is probable that he may fall in love with one of them, and so you must visit him as soon as he comes."

    "I see no chance for that. You and the girls may go, or you may send them by themselves, which perhaps will be still better; for, as you are as handsome as any of them, Mr Bingley might like you the best of all."

"But, my dear, you must indeed go and see Mr Bingley when he comes into the neighbourhood."

    "It is more than I can be sure, I assure (向……保证) you."

"But consider your daughters. Sir William and Lady Lucas have decided to go, for in general, you know they visit no new comers. Indeed you must go, for it will be impossible for us to visit him, if you do not."

    But in fact Mr Bennet was among the earliest of those who waited to visit Mr Bingley. He had always planned to visit him, though to the last always assuring his wife that he should not go.

阅读下面的短文，然后用英语回答问题。

    Last spring I was walking in a park. In front of me there was a mum and her 3-year-old daughter. The little girl was holding on to a string, which had a balloon at the other end.

    All of a sudden, a sharp gust (一阵风) of wind took the balloon from the little girl. I thought she would scream and cry.

    But, no! As the little girl turned to watch her balloon rise to the sky, she cheerfully shouted out, "Wow!"

    I didn't realize it at that moment. But that little girl taught me something.

    Later that day, I received a phone call from a person with news of a sudden problem. I almost replied with "Oh no, what should we do?" But remembering that little girl, I found myself saying: "Wow, that is interesting! How can I help you?"

    One thing is for sure — life is always going to put us off balance with things we don't expect. But how we act to them is our choice. We can choose to be discouraged or interested.

    No matter what the situation is, a "Wow!" will always beat "Oh, no."

    So next time you meet one of life's unexpected gusts, remember that little girl and make it a "Wow!" experience. It always works.

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Dear Michael,

    Thanks for your letter. I am glad you love reading now. Now let me answer your questions.……

    I hope you can do well in the Reading Contest. Looking forward to your good news.

    Best wishes

Sally