About the importance of health, nobody can explain (good) than your doctor. They are the people really know the importance of keeping fit. Every time I put on an extra pound, my doctor will remind me about is happening these days in my body. We may look well, but we don't know (clear) what is going on inside.

    And there are many different ways we can make sure that we are as (health) inside as we are outside. The (one) and easiest step is keeping a good and balanced diet. Next is sleeping well and sleeping early. Make sure you get your nine (hour) sleep. Do not skip your breakfast. It is one of the most important (meal) of a day. Exercise every day. Go for a swim, or walk, or play football or tennis. Try your best not to have too much stress it's very harmful to your health. Remember (keep) cleaning your hands because that can keep you away from many infections (传染病). And getting away from your bad habits is important too.

    Today is Mary's birthday, but her mother said she had to work late tonight. She 1 Mary that they could have a party next week. Mary was very disappointed.

    Mary walked to school and hoped her friends would 2 that she was sixteen today.

    "Hi, Mary. Happy birthday," Julie said.

    "Thank you, Julie. Can you come to my birthday party next week?" Mary asked, smiling 3.

    Julie said, "I'm sorry, Mary. I can't."

    The 4 of the day didn't go much better. All of her friends said they could not go to her party next week. Mary was very sad. Cindy tried to cheer her up, 5 it was not useful. Her big day was turning out to be 6. She had to wait until it was time to go home.

    Evening came, and Cindy's mother drove to Mary's home with Cindy and Mary. When Mary opened the door, the house was 7. Her mum didn't come back home. She turned to ask Cindy and Cindy's mum to wait.

    "Surprise!"

    Mary turned around and suddenly all the 8 in the house were turned on. Then she saw that her mother and all of her friends were there! The coffee table in the living room was filled with 9. She ran into the kitchen. Her mother had 10 her favourite meal. Mary stood next to her mum and said happily," Thank you. Mum!" Mary had a happy birthday party with her friends together.

—Maybe you are right. I always talk too much and that's why I quarrel with others easily.

—Why not make a call and ask him about that?

—Thanks for your concern.

—That's terrible. I hope she will make a rapid recovery.

—Sorry to hear that. What can we do to help?

—Calm down, my friend. It is just my advice. You make the decision.

Less stress, better life

    Hello, boys and girls!

    That's all. Thank you.

    It all started at the beginning of the ninth grade. Angela found she couldn't see things clearly all the time. She became very 1, but she hoped nobody would know that. When her mother asked her to see the eye doctor, she didn't 2. But her mother's mind was made up.

    Three days later, Angela got new 3 and instructions from her doctor. "All of the kids will think I'm silly," Angela said. Her mother 4 and shook her head, "You look just as beautiful as before." But Angela didn't believe her.

    The next day, Angela kept the glasses in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. She felt 5. Suddenly, she heard her friend Della shout. Angela ran over to the other girls. "6 is the matter?" she asked.

    "My ring is gone!" Della cried. "My sister sent it to me from California. It's very special and I can't lose it." Angela and her friends began to 7 for the ring in the grassy area of the playground. Angela realized that she could do better 8 she could see better. She took the glasses out and put them on. Everything looked so different! So clear! She looked down at the ground and a bright light caught her 9. It was the ring.

    "Here it is," she shouted. She handed it to Della.

    "Thanks, Angela." Della said. "I 10 thought we'd find it." She paused (停顿). "Hey, I didn't know you wore glasses. They look great!"

    "Maybe wearing glasses won't be so bad after all," Angela thought.