(Mark is talking with his pen pal Tony on the Internet.)

A:tony, we have newcomer (新来的人) in our class. His name is Alex.

B: Really?

A: He's very funny.

B:

A: Of course. He always tells us many interesting stories.

B: Then what does he look like?

A: He has short hair and always wears very cool clothes.

B: I think he likes sports very much. right?

A: And he is even better at basketball than me.

B: Great! I really want to be his friend.

A: OK. Come and meet him next Monday.

     John is my best friend. We live in the same building. We study in the same school but not in the same class. We often chat and play football together after school. I first met him four years ago and we have been good friends for two years.

    John is tall and strong with black hair. He has a round face, a small nose and two big, brown eyes. I like his eyes because they are always bright and smiling. I think he is handsome. Many people want to be his friends. John is always friendly and helpful. When I feel bored or unhappy, he tells me funny jokes and makes me happy.

    John is very clever. He reads a lot of books. He is good at singing. He would like to make people happy with his songs when he grows up. I believe that he will become as popular as Jay Chou and be famous around the world in the future.

— No. He gets up ________ than Alex.

— But I think time is ________ money.

— Lucy does.

—Julia, And she is ( friendly) than Kate, too.