Peter and Paul had a permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they know it would be more   (1)   to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river. Excitedly, the boys went away with their tent and food.

Carrying their heavy load, the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance. They were eager(渴望) to reach their destination(目的地) before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy woods, they began to search for a suitable camping spot(地点). Peter wanted to   (2)   close to the river at the edge(边缘) of the woods,   (3)   Paul, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. Unwillingly(不情愿), Peter followed his brother deeper into the  (4)  . “This is really a wonderful setting!” said Paul in excitement. They   (5)  the tent, and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made, then decided to find their way   (6)   to the river to catch some fish.

 “Are you sure that this is the right way?” whispered Peter shakily(颤抖). “I’m sure we passed that hollow tree just a while ago.” Paul walked   (7)   silently. “Look, there it is again. We’re lost, aren’t we?” complained Peter. Paul had to admit that he didn’t know where they were.   (8)   , they were a long distance from where they were   (9)   to be. They were not even   (10)   of where they had set up their camp. They stood in   (11)   for a few minutes until Peter had a bright idea. “Why don’t we look for clues the way trackers(追踪者)   (12)   in the movies? We weren’t careful about how we walked, so I’m sure we would have left   (13)   some broken tree branches and leaves. ”

Carefully, the boys   (14)   the marks that they had left, until finally they found their campsite. Hurriedly, they packed their belongings and set off   (15)   the direction of the river.

What would their parents think of their adventure?

As our country develops, we must remember the responsibilities of caring for the weakest members.

Dear Claire，

You ask me about my favorite festival. It is Spring (春) Festival. It is   21   January or February. For the festival, we do many things and buy many things, so we are always   22  . The   23  of Spring Festival is   24  . We wear (穿) new red   25   and put up (张贴) red paper-cuts (窗花). And we put (放) lucky money (压岁钱) in red packets (红包). Boys and girls are always happy those days,   26   they can have a good time with   27   family, and they can get lucky money from their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts. What do we   28   on Spring Festival? Jiaozi and some fruits. In the evening, the family will watch TV together, but children(孩子们) 29  watching TV for 4 hours. It’s really boring for them. They always play   30   their friends.

What about you ? What festival do you like best ?

Your friend,

Li Ju

Resolutions are promises to 31  .They can help you to make you a better person and make your your life  32  . Kate’s brother Danny 33  some New Year’s resolutions yesterday. This year, he is going to learn 34  the guitar. She is going to take the guitar lessons and  practice every day. Next, he wants to get good  35. He is going to study  36 and he is going to do all his homework  37 .The third resolution is about 38  his relationship with his family and friends.He is going to be friendlier 39  them.Finally,he will also learn 40  to do better at school.   

 Fears are something we all have. You need to face your fears and to get over them. However, itˈs easier  2 1   than done. Running away from your fears  doesnˈt make them leave. It just makes them  2 2   than ever. Weˈre never going to be  2 3  fearless of everything we do, but we can at least be more fearless and   2 4   .

   Before you can face fears, you need to learn more about it   2 5   makes you fearful, communicating your fear one way. Other people may be able to   2 6   your anxiety（焦虑）because they know something you donˈt. It could be from a past   2 7  , something that you could never forget and has made you Fearful   2 8   then.

   To face fears, you have to   2 9   in something. Itˈs a very healthy way of letting you feel as if nothing can go   3 0  .When you feel that way, you will be able to believe that everything will be okay.

    There was a time when I had some difficulties in my life. I felt depressed(沮丧) all day long.  (1)   could cheer me up.
    One day I went to the park for a rest. There was a(n)  (2)  bench and I sat down. To my surprise, a young boy came around. He looked tired from playing. He stood in front of me and said with great excitement. “Look what I have found!” I looked down and saw a small flower lying in his hands. It was a withering(枯萎) flower. Its leaves were dry. I thought to myself, “What a pitiful dead flower—just like my depressing life!” I wanted him to go away,  (3)   I gave a smile and then turned my back.
    However,instead of walking away, he came to sit down next to me. “It surely   (4)   good and it’s beautiful, too! That’s why I picked it up,” he said. “Here, it’s for you.” I knew I had to take it, or he might   (5)  leave. So I reached for the flower and said, “Thank you.” I   (6)    , but the boy didn’t put the flower in my hand. He just held the flower and didn’t move. It was not until then that I noticed the boy couldn’t see anything.
    My voice quivered(颤抖) and tears ran down my cheeks. I took the flower and said, “Thank you! You have  (7)   the best one.”
    “You are welcome!” the boy replied   (8)  , and then left.
    I was deeply moved. The boy couldn’t see, but in his   (9)  , the world was beautiful. When I saw withering leaves, he “saw” a beautiful flower. Perhaps he was the one who had true sight in his heart, while I had been blind for all those times. I  (10)   to appreciate the bright side of life.
    I held the flower up to my nose and took a deep breath. I smelled the fragrance(芳香) of it. It was indeed the most beautiful flower.

Her small hand seemed lost in Grandma’s as they walked along the road leading back home.

“Shall we rest for a   (1)  ? It’s too hot!” the young girl said. “Let’s 　  (2)  　over there under the tree.” Grandma said. Resting under the tree, they　  (3)  a butterfly nearby. “Do butterflies feel hot?” she asked.

Grandma thought for a while and said, “I think they keep very 　  (4)  　.”

“I wish I were a butterfly,” the child said. Then she began to flap (拍动) her 　  (5)  　. “But that takes a lot of work!”

“You wish for a lot of things, child,” Grandma said.

“Yes, I do.” she said. “I wish I had 　  (6)  　I wanted.”

“Do you get all your wish for all the time?” Grandma asked.

“No, I wish for a lot　  (7)  　nothing happens,” she said. “How I wish that Johnny Jeffries would stay at home 　  (8)  　school!”

“What happened to him?” Grandma asked.

“Ah, his grandma died …” she stopped suddenly and　  (9)  　her grandma when her eyes were　  (10)  　with tears.

“Grandma,” she tried to finish. “I wish that you would never …” Grandma held her. She never said a word 　  (11)  　the young girl stopped. Then Grandma said with a smile, “Dear, sometimes in our life 　  (12)  　don’t come true, but it doesn’t mean life isn’t wonderful. If you want something, work for it and wish for it.”

“Then 　  (13)  　do I work to keep you around forever?” the young child asked.

“Keep loving me, and don’t waste time wishing.” They hugged　  (14)  　again and continued on the road towards home.

Life is a　  (15)  　that always leads home. Love it and work for it.