One day during the Spring Festival, I was taking a walk near my house when suddenly there came a voice, “Excuse me, sir.” I turned around and saw an old beggar(乞丐). “Have you _________ some money, about fifty yuan, around here? I lost it just now.” He looked at me and _________ my reply. “Sorry, I haven’t,” I answered. He went away saying in a low voice, “Where is it? _________ should I do now? I really need the money.”

I could sense that he was _________. Then I got an idea. I took out a fifty-yuan note(纸币) and dropped it on the ground. “Here! Here is the money!” I picked it up and _________ it to him. Then I walked towards my house.

A week later, on a snowy afternoon, I heard someone knocking at the door. It was the old beggar with a heavy bag on his shoulder. He put down the bag _________ and said “Thank you so much. I knew you gave me your own _________ that day, for the money I lost was in change(零钱). But my wife was _________, and I really needed it to buy some medicine for her. So I didn’t return it to you.” He added, “I have nothing to pay for you, here’s some rice I got from door to door for your _________, children. As the saying goes, ‘A child who is fed by many families grows stronger.’ I will be pleased ____________ you like it.” Hearing his words, my wife and I were so moved that tears ran down our faces.

There are twenty-seven bridges over the River Thames. And the Tower Bridge is the first bridge you have to pass if you go to London from the sea. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it got its name. It is a symbol of London.

The Tower Bridge was set up over the River Thames in London in 1894 and is one of the finest and most famous bridge in the world. It is the only bridge over the River Thames that can be raised and opened in the middle. The middle part can be raised to let the huge ships pass. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but now it is raised only 4 to 5 times a week. If you are lucky enough to see the bridge with its two arms open high in the air, you will never forget it.

The Tower Bridge stands just on the south side of the Tower of London. People often think they are of the same age. But in fact, the Tower of London was built a thousand years ago, while the Tower Bridge only has a history of over one hundred years.

The Tower Bridge was first painted chocolate brown. Then in 1977, it was painted red, white and blue. Its picture also appeared in the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London. So come to visit the famous bridge. You are sure to have a wonderful experience.

Most animals on land are known to us, but many living things underwater are not. Now let’s get to know some of them.

Sea cucumber

Sea cucumber are strange animals living at the bottom of the sea. They wear brown or pale green coats with many sticks up. When summer comes, they stay deep to sleep because they are afraid of heat. And when it is autumn, they move to shallow (浅的) water and get their food.

Pike

The pike is a kind of freshwater fish. They are good swimmers and like swimming near boats, waiting to be fed. They have sharp teeth to catch fishes. When they are young, they live in groups. However, when they grow up, they prefer to live alone.

Cuttlefish

A cuttlefish can swim quite fast, so it is also called rocket (火箭) fish. It has eight arms and two feelers on its head, just around its mouth. It ejects ink (喷墨) when it is in danger. Its meat is delicious, and it is often the first choice for many people.

Octopus

An octopus has long arms, with which to catch food and protect itself. When it is sleeping, one or two of its arms are still on duty, keeping moving. Once it feels something dangerous, it can wake up at once to take action.

Reading makes one wise, but many adults seldom read. They say they are too busy to have time to read. Sure. They have work to do. They have families to support. But these are only excuses. The fact is that they haven’t got a reading habit. A reading habit isn’t something natural. It needs to be trained. And it’s never too late to develop a reading habit.

Scientists believe proper books are very important for children to develop a good reading habit. A book in rich colors and with simple patterns(图案) such as lines and circles is a good choice for babies of three months old. When they reach six months, they will become interested in simple story books in rich colors.

When children get old enough to read by themselves, it’s necessary to buy books that are both interesting and right for them to understand. Books which are either too easy or too difficult are not good for kids to keep their reading habits.

Only buying books for children isn’t enough. For kids, parents are their first teachers. So parents should read books to set an example. Children will follow them. Scientists say imitating the adults is a born skill. And it is the most valuable way for children to learn. This will certainly help them develop a reading habit in the end.

Last week I went to an art show. A painting caught my eye. To my amazement, it was painted by Steven, one of my
61．.Then many things about him came into my mind.

Steven was from a poor family. His parents
62． not afford to buy him some basic things that he needed. Once our school provided gloves for poor children, I put Steven’s name on the list. He was so
63． when he received a pair. He loved to wear them and they were always
64． than anybody else’s.

Steven had a gift (天赋) for painting and he could
65． understand what I described in class. But he didn’t have money to buy the paper for painting. So sometimes, I
66． him some. He practised hard. And I often showed his paintings to the class. He was greatly
67．.

One day just before the summer vacation, he came to
68． some art books. When the new term began, he showed some of
69． paintings to me. I felt shocked (震惊). They were very good. Then we talked a lot. He said he would keep on.

Later he was admitted (录取) to a famous art university. After graduation, he had many difficulties, but he never gave up. He was always
70． his best to improve himself. His hard work and strong mind led to his success.

Stanford is a world famous university on the west coast of the U.S. It was built by Stanford and his wife in memory of their only son who died of a strange disease.

Tourists are often surprised at the beauty of Stanford. Among the green trees, buildings with yellow walls and red tops make up a beautiful picture. Many tourists wonder why yellow and red were chosen. That’s because they were the favorites of Mrs. Stanford.

The big church is the most important building in Stanford. It stands at the centre. It was built by Mrs. Stanford to remember her husband who devoted (贡献) himself to the university. There, students and teachers can communicate with God and hold great activities, such as concerts and celebrations.

The tallest building in Stanford is Hoover Tower, which is the land mark of the university. A man named Hoover had done a lot for the university. The things he once used can be seen on the first floor. On the top of the tower, tourists can have a good look at the whole campus(校园).

As one of the world top universities, Stanford has many subjects that stand among the top ones in the world. And computer science has been the first for many years. If you want to study computer in a university abroad, maybe it is your best choice.

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