Lofton（洛夫顿）is a little1not far from Manchester（曼彻斯特）. Like many2villages near towns or cities, it is clean and3. Not many families4there, so the people all know5 . Most of them are friendly and helpful. 6their homes are in Lofton, many people have jobs in Manchester. Some work in big factories. 7work in shops or offices. Most of these people go to work by8. It usually9them about half an hour to get from Lofton to Manchester on the train. In the evening, a lot of people like10 TV. If they want to see a film or go to a concert, they11 go to Manchester. There are 12cinemas in Manchester than in Lofton.

    Life in Lofton may not be so exciting as the life in 13 cities, but it can be just as14as there. That is 15people in Lofton love their little village.

    I'm Sharon. One of my favorite countries to go on vacation is China. After falling in love with the country on business（生意）trip two years ago, I took my children to China last summer.

    We visited three cities, but Xi'an was the most interesting one. This old city is amazing and our children loved to ride bicycles on the famous City Wall. The wall is about 14 kilometers long and it has a very long history. Visitors can rent bicycles there and it is very cheap. And on each corner（街角）you can take a rest and enjoy a bottle of cold water, because it was very hot when we visited it in July. Trust（相信）me, your children will love the trip!

    Comments（评论）

    Tina Reply

    Aug 31, 2018

    Hi, Sharon! I also think China is a great country to visit. We just came back from Beijing and we had great fun. Next time, we'll go to Xi'an on vacation. Can you tell me some other interesting activities in Xi'an?

    Sharon Reply

    Sep 1, 2018

    Hi, Tina! I'm glad that you love China, too. I think you can try some Chinese food in Xi'an. There're also a lot of places of interest in Xi'an. I'm sure you'll love them!

    When it comes to food, color rules! colorful fruits and vegetables are the key to a healthy diet. They give the body important things, such as vitamins and minerals, and help fight illness. Health experts(专家) think that kids should eat five or more servings (一份)of fruits and vegetables a day.

    Here are some rainbow colors to brighten your plate.

    Red

    Foods: cherries (樱桃), radishes (萝卜), red apples, strawberries, tomatoes

    ● Help to remember things well ● Good for the heart

    ●Reduce cancer risks(减少癌症风险)

    White

    Foods: onions, mushrooms, potatoes

    ● Good for the heart ●Reduce cancer risks

    Orange / Yellow

    Foods: apricots(杏), cantaloupes (甜瓜), carrots, corn, oranges

    ● Protect eyesight ●Build a strong immune system(免疫系统)

    ● Good for the heart

    Blue / Purple

    Foods: eggplants (茄子), plums (李子), purple grapes

    ●Reduce cancer risks ●Help to remember things well

    Green

    Foods: green beans, green peppers, lettuce(生菜), spinach(菠菜), peas

    ●Good for bones and teeth ●Reduce cancer risks ●Protect eyesight

    Three students are giving their opinions(看法) about what a good friend should be like.

    Almost everyone likes apple pies in the USA. An apple pie is easy to make, so many people make it at home. You just need apples, flour (面粉), sugar, butter and spices(调味品).

    To make an apple pie, first peel and cut the apples into pieces. Then mix them with spices and put them in a pie tin (罐). Next put butter, sugar and flour in. Put the mixture on the apple pieces and bake the pie for about 30 minutes. The smell of the apple pie is great.

    There are many different ways to make apple pies. Some families have their own secret (秘密) ways and don't tell other people about them. Pies made with berries( 浆果) are also very popular in America. But the apple pie perhaps (也许) is the dessert that everyone loves best.

—Animal World.

— I      (决定)to go shopping.

    Health is very important for us. Can you look after your health? Do you know how to keep in good health? Here is some advice for you.

    First, you need to have some good eating habits. You should      (尽量) to eat more fruit and vegetables and      (更少) junk food. You need to eat tofu or drink milk at least      (两次)a week..

    Second, having      (足够的) sleep can make you feel much better. So sleep nine hours every night. Don't stay up late.

    Third, doing some exercise is also      (必要的)for you. We think the best way to relax is      (凭借)exercise. It is good for the      (大脑) and body. Exercise such as playing sports is fun. But don't make yourself too      (疲倦) .

    Now my daughter Donna and Laura are good friends. But you know Laura's aunt Lillian was my good friend      I was a child.

    One day, Donna said to me, "Mom, I made       new friend at school. Can she come our home tomorrow?" "Sure. You can invite(邀请)her       (you). "I said and thought of my own friend, Lillian. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter, I was shy, but Lillian made friends with me and helped me       (much)than anyone else.

    Once, Lillian went on a trip to Florida. That was the first time we had to be away from each other       a few days.        , three days later, Lillian's sister told me that Lillian couldn't come back anymore. My heart almost       (break). It made me think about the       (say), " A friend is easier lost than found.

The next day Donna brought her new friend home. "Hi, Mrs Loggia. My name is Laura." Laura was so much like Lillian. I was       (true)surprised when Laura's mom came to pick her up that afternoon. I opened the door         (let)her in. "Judy! " "It's me, Lillian's sister." Yes, Laura looked familiar(熟悉的). She was Lillian's niece(外甥女).

My best friend