— He __________________ a high fever.

    One year there was a terrible flood (洪水) in the countryside. It rained for a week. It was frightening (吓人). Many people escaped(逃脱) from the flood in the boat. But one old man refused(拒绝)to go. He said, "God will save me." It went on raining hard. People asked him to go in a boat. He said God would save him. Soon the water went up quickly. A plane arrived and the pilot put the rope (绳子) down, "Climb up, or you'll drown (淹死)." "God will save me." Then the plane flew away. The old man drowned. When the old man saw God, he was angry and said, "I told everyone you would save me, and what happened? You let me drown.""No. What about the boat I sent? And the plane?" God said.

    American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday. There are two terms (学期)in a school year: the first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children begin to go to school when they are five years old. Most students are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school. After high school. Many students go to college(大学). They can go to a small or a large one. They usually have to give a lot of money. So many college students work after class to get the money for their studies.

A: What's the matter with you, young man?

B: Oh, doctor. I'm not feeling well. I think I'll die.

A: Die? I don't think so. Take it easy.

B: Ah. I must have a terrible illness.

A: Mm... I am sure you will be all right soon.

B: But I really feel very terrible. What should I do now?

A:

B: Is that all?

A: You should drink more water and you shouldn't eat spicy food.

B:

A: No, you needn't. Have a good rest and go to bed early. You'll get well soon.