—Not really. Let's think it over together.

—I doubt it, but I don't have a better idea.

As we all know, Charles Dickens is considered to be a great English writer. He's very famous not only in Britain, but also in many other1 in the world. He was born in 1812 and he lived in London. He wrote lots of books, and he also liked 2 He was an actor.

Maybe it's interesting to hear that and that's 3 his books were so good. He gave public reading of his stories that were very popular. His stories first appeared in a magazine, in parts. People always wanted 4part. He wrote a lot, and most of them are popular. There are films and plays of them 5: Oliver Twist became a famous musical play, and Great Expectations was a wonderful 6 Dickens' early life was very hard. His family was poor, and his mother sent him out to work in a factory when he was 12. He 7 it, but he used his experiences in his writing. He married Catherine Hogarth and they had a big family. He continued to write 8he died. When he died in 1870, he was 9 a story. But what a pity! We'll never know 10it ended.

Sam was very nervous. It was his first day in new 1, and lunch was only thirty minutes away. For most students, lunch is the best part of the school day. It is time when you talk with your friends, get to know what interesting things everyone is doing, and, of course, 2. Sam, however, didn't know anyone or anything, like where to sit or with whom to sit at lunch.

Sam's 3 was in the army. So his family moved a lot. He had really liked his old school and 4 leaving his two best friends. They still talked to each other through phone calls and emails, but he couldn't see them every day. He wondered if their 5 would continue. He didn't want to lose them, but he knew it would be 6for them to stay close.

"I know this is hard on you," his mother said as he got ready for school this morning, "and I'm really sorry you have to keep changing schools." Sam could see regret in her eyes, but he didn't want her to feel that way. Shehad always been ready to defend(保卫) not only the family but also the country. Sam loved her so much. He gave her a smile and told her not to 7. He had wanted to mean it, but there was still always worry in him when they moved.

The lunch time came quickly. As Sam was walking to the dining room, a voice behind him said. "Excuse me." Sam 8 and saw five friendly faces.

"Would you like to join us?" asked one of them.

This 9 invitation was exactly what he needed. Sam nodded yes 10 and joined them. He was sure about his future school life now.

Recently, a junior high school sent several students back home because they broke the school uniform (校服) rules. Should students wear school uniforms? The Young World magazine held a discussion on this topic (话题).

Kennedy: The school uniform is very important, because it always reminds me that I am supposed to go out of my way to study hard. It also helps prevent school bullying (欺凌). If everyone wears the same clothes, it is impossible to laugh at other people's clothing.

Manson: The uniform has to be earned (获得) through efforts. Students should start school with no uniforms. As they make progress at school, they start wearing it. I always think children need to be proud of their school. The uniform is important for that. So, make students earn it! If they don't perform well, they should not be allowed to get one.

Moorhead: In my opinion, kids don't have to wear uniforms. There should be more choices open to kids in education. They ought to develop their own independence and just be themselves. Their personalities would be expressed through their own clothes at school. And different dress could be one way of showing their understanding of beauty. Besides, they make the school lively and colorful.

Patrick: I can see the advantages of wearing school uniforms. They play a very important role in managing schools. However, a school should not depend heavily on uniforms to improve students' behaviors. Teaching them how to express themselves with confidence (信心) is more important.