I have a good friend named Jack and he comes from Germany. He is a(n)  (活跃的)boy in my school. He especially likes making ship (模型)and often enters competitions and has got many prizes. He gets on well with us and we often cheer him in each competition. But he doesn't like sports, so he looks thin and  (虚弱的).Last week, he caught a cold and got a (发烧).

We sent him to hospital in a hurry. A kind doctor (有)a smile came to take his temperature and said there was nothing serious. He suggested Jack should look after his (健康) and take part in after-school activities, such as playing football, tennis and badminton. The mid-term exam is coming in two weeks. Many students feel a little (紧张的), but he doesn't look like that, because he has learnt to relax (他自己). He has already joined a badminton club and has been a _(成员) of Summit Badminton Club.

Although he gets used to(习惯) living in Jiaxing, sometimes he (想念)his country. He expects to go back to see his family and friends early in the summer holiday and can't wait to see them.

"I can't!" my voice high, carried out across the water.

"Sure you can, come on!"1voice, low and calm, came to me clearly,

It was the first morning of our2 vacation. We got up early, my sister and me, ta go swimming. 3it's August, the bank here was in shadow(阴影), and the morning air was not yet warm. When we got there, she just went like a4into water, swimming smoothly and skillfully. I put my feet in. the stones at the bottom of the lake were so5that I was nearly hurt, and my 1eetb chattered together with cold, I6my breath (呼吸) and watched nervously.

"Come on, are you ready? We will swim to the raft(救生筏). "She7up beside me,

"Yes, but it's cold."

"Well, just go in and8moving, and then you won't feel cold," She stood up and took my9. "Now, go with me when I count to three: one, two, three!" And soon we10went into the water. I dog paddled hard, trying to keep warm and afloat (漂浮的)。She swam11

Alongside, watching me. It felt like I had been swimming for a long time, but the 12wasn't getting any closer.

"I can't do it, " I told her, gasping(喘气),

"Sure, you can. Just don't be 13Just be calm!" she said, "look how far we've already come."

Hearing her voice. I14 and 1 knew that she wouldn't let anything happen to me. We swam out of shadow and15the sun, and it started to warm us. I could see the raft now, drifted along the water slowly and steadily, and we got u to the raft in the end.

My interest in cooking started when I was 11, partly thanks to my mother. She didn't really like cooking and when she cooked, I didn't like her food. Once I was watching something about cooking on TV and I thought I could do this, so I went to the bookstore and looked for the biggest cookbook I could find,

During a year, I had made meals according to most of its recipes(食谱)and was ready for a bigger challenge (挑哉). I wanted to create my own dishes and start cooking for more people than just my family. To my joy, my parents allowed me to build a test kitchen. I did much cooking to test my dishes in it and my skill improved quickly. Later my mum and I set up a dinner club and we organized monthly events inside my home. Now as a teen chef (主厨), I have also cooked in top-class restaurants around the country. I am not doing it for the money, but because

I love cooking.

Now I know that when you stop caring whether you'll be famous or do well, your dream will come to you.

I'll never forget one summer day in 2003. On that day my1suddenly died because of an unexplained illness at the age of 36. Later that afternoon, a police officer2 to my house to ask for my father's permission(允许) for the hospital wanted to3Mother's valve(心脏瓣膜). I was greatly surprised. I ran into the house in tears. At 14 1 just couldn't understand why people would take apart4 1 loved. 5 my father told him, "Yes."

"How can you let them do that to her?" I6him.

"Linda," he said7, putting his arms around me," the greatest present you can give is a part of8. Your mother and I decided long ago that if we can make a person's life9after we die, our death(死) will have meaning."

These words from my father that day became one of the most10lessons in my life.

Years passed. I married and had a family11my own. In 2016 my father became seriously ill. With a smile he told me that when he died, he wanted to donate(捐赠)12was in good condition of his body, especially his eyes.

My father died and we donated his13as he had wanted. Three days later my daughter said, "Mum, I'm so14 of what you did for Grandpa." At that moment I realized that my father gave15his eyes. . What he left behind sparkled(闪烁)in my daughter's eyes. That is pride.

In your opinion, what makes a family? What does a family 1 to you? On June 28, my parents celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Mum and Dad live in Calverton. They have been through 2 of hard work and good times, always supporting each other. As a child, I 3 my parents working side by side for spring, fall, winter, and summer cleaning or working in the yard. My parents 4 a house in Elmont. They never believed they'd be able to have their own home, and to them, it was their castle. They worked hard to celebrate it and kept it looking 5. They taught us to work hard and to appreciate everything 6had.

Mum likes everything—sightseeing, clubs, anything and everything. She is always active with the Red Hatters women's group and her gardening club. Dad, even today, can't understand 7 she always wants to go out! Dad doesn't feel unhappy with her for her not taking care of the house, 8helps her with the housework. The key 9 their successful marriage is that they respect each other.

With the help of my daughter, they also 10 new technology. Their latest present from her is an iPad. They use it to play games and search for the information from the Internet. My daughter and I try to visit them almost every weekend when we play cards and catch up on the week's news. My parents are like the glue holding the whole family together, making holidays and ordinary times 11to us all. I know we are lucky to have them12. I even save all of their voicemail messages, so I will have their voice to 13 when eventually they are not here.

But Mum keeps telling us all she is going to live to 100. So we will have a few more holidays and good times to 14 with each other.

They have shown us what love is, what hard work is, what 15is all about. To me, maybe these are the meanings of a family.

In San Francisco, I had this amazing experience. While I was waiting for the bus, I saw a homeless(无家可归的) person carrying a 1 saying that he would like a cup of hot coffee.

As soon as12it, I knew it was time for me to carry out the task. I joyfully(愉快地)ran across the street, thinking that getting 3 a cup of hot coffee would be great. I went to Uncle Bob's nearby and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me a4. I then walked back to where the man had5As I went up to him, I could see that the6I got, the more joy in his eyes.

When I7 him the hot coffee, 1 just said, "This is8you, my dear. "I could see so much9on his face and even a tear (眼泪) was running down. He kept thanking me and held his coffee as if he was holding the biggest10and prize in his life. It let me know that a(n)11action can bring so much joy and make someone feel really warm,

I walked back to the12with a happy hop. When the bus driver opened the door and I wanted to pay the bus fee, 13, he waved me through and said, "Honey, you don't need to pay. This is on me. "He explained that it 14 his heart to see that 1 gave away free coffee.

This15moment was the warmest in my heart and it gave my life a brand-new start. It brought me such a joy to simply love and bless(祝福).

Public speaking is one of the top three fears among adults in both the UK and the US. Here are some suggestions that deal with some of the most common problems people experience with public speaking.

Invite the attention in

Do you hate that moment when you stand up in front of a group to speak and everybody looks at you? It's a sign that people are interested and want to hear what you have to say. Welcome those looks!

Beat the brain freeze

You are in the middle of speaking when suddenly your brain stops thinking! It is possible that you forget something for the moment. And you are holding your breath! All you need to do is to trust yourself, clear your mind, focus and breathe. The thoughts will come rushing back to your mind in no time.

Increase your confidence

Use this exercise to get in touch with the "naturally confident self "inside. Close your eyes and remember a special time you felt really relaxed and confident. Imagine the feeling of relaxation rushing through your whole body. It will pass information to your brain and tell you that you are confident and happy.

Whether you just want to move from good to great with your speaking, or feel too scared to stand up and speak, the great news is that you can move forward, be relaxed, and turn into a great speaker.

Write down another suggestion on how to become a good speaker. (答案不多于5个单词)

Whether you're spending time with family and friends or hoping to catch dinner, fishing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some tips before you start fishing.

Go where the fish are.

●Talk to other fishermen to get some tips on locations(位置) for fishing. Public lakes, rivers, and ponds are usually your best choice.

●If you live on the coast, ocean fishing is a good choice, and you'll need a license(许 可证) for ocean fishing.

Find out what people fish for in your area.

●Many newspapers have local fishing reports that will list locations.

●Catfish(鲇鱼) are common in the river and lake all over the United States.

●In the south, gar(雀鳝) and bowfins(弓鳍鱼) are common in swampy(湿地的) regions.

●In the northwest, rainbow trout (虹鳟) are well stocked and common.

●If you want to find out what kind of fish are around, throw in some food and wait a few minutes.

Fish at the right time of day.

Most freshwater fish come out to eat at dawn and at dusk, making sunrise and sunset the most effective (有效率的) fishing hours.

It is a very common thing for a person to have a good friend. My good friend is Linda. She is a rich and proud girl. She often thinks that she is too good for anyone, so nobody wants to be her friend.

One day after school, I was waiting for Linda when Lucy came up to me. She gave me a biscuit and I accepted it. We talked and joked, and from then on, I began to spend more time with Lucy than with Linda. I felt a little uneasy.

After a few days, I went to see Linda when Lucy came and sat with me. She offered me a sandwich. She also offered one to Linda, but Linda refused it. She walked away. I was angry with Linda for being so rude and thoughtless.

"Never mind," Lucy said. "I'm used to it. "

After school, I tried to catch up with Linda.

While walking home, I tried to correct her attitude(态度), but she would not listen to me. She said, "Go and join your 'dear' Lucy. I know you make new friends and forget the old ones. "

For the next few weeks, we did not talk to each other. Then, one day, Linda came to Lucy and me, saying," I'm really sorry about what I did. I'm a spoiled (宠坏的)girl, but I also need good friends just like you. Would you please forgive(原谅) me?" Lucy and I looked at each other and smiled. From then on, Linda, Lucy and I have been best friends.