—No, I'll take_____ taxi.

—Yes, because I have much homework to do.

—Because I like music.

— She ________ her uncle.

— Yes, there is still _________.

— _________ . I just want to drink a cup of water.

Birthday Food Around the World

What would people like to eat on their birthday? The answer would be 1 in different countries.

In many countries, people have birthday cakes 2 candles. The number of candles 3 the person's age. The birthday person must make a wish and 4 out the candles. If he or she blows out all the candles in one go, the wish will 5. In the UK, people sometimes put a candy in a birthday cake. The child with the candy is lucky.

In China, it is getting 6 to have cake on your birthday. But many people still eat very long noodles for 7 birthday. They 8 cut up the noodles because the long noodles are a symbol of long life. In some places, Chinese people also eat eggs on their birthday. They are a 9 of life and good luck.

All of these birthday foods may be different, 10 the ideas are the same. They bring good luck to the birthday person.

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people go dancing or play sports. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elder person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

Dear Dave,

I'm not happy. There are too many rules in my house. It isn't fair. I have to get up at five o'clock every morning. I can't arrive late for school. I have to be there at eight o'clock. I have to come back home after school because I have to do my homework. In the evening I can't watch TV because I have to help my mother make dinner and wash the dishes. I have to go to bed before ten o'clock. On weekends, I have to stay at home on Saturday morning. I have to clean my room and wash my clothes by eleven o'clock. On Saturday afternoon, I have to go to the children's palace to learn the piano. Do you have lots of rules? Are they fair? 

Your friend,

Alice

Hi, my name is Sara. My school life is happy because I have many interesting teachers.

—It's        (sun).

Tom is a student of No.1 Middle School. He lives in a village far from his school. There is a river        the school and his home. Tom needs to cross the        to school every day. Tom usually eats breakfast at half past six. After breakfast he leaves his        and rides his bike to school with his friend Bob. It takes them about half an hour        to school. The first class begins at eight ten. Tom's favorite class is English and he is        at speaking English, but Bob is not good at it and he is        to speak English in class. Tom always helps        after school. After class they play         their classmates. Tom wants to be an artist        Bob wants to be a musician. Hope that their        can come true.

There are five people in Bruce's family—his father Mr. Smith, his mother Mrs. Smith, his brother Henry, his sister Susan and he. Mr. Smith can play basketball and baseball, but he can't play the violin. Mrs. Smith can sing and dance, but she can't play soccer. Bruce can draw and play the drums, but he can't play volleyball. Henry can play the guitar and sing, but he can't play chess. Susan can play the violin and dance, but she can't swim. Mr. Smith likes music, so he wants to join the music club and learn about violin. Mrs. Smith likes ports, so she wants to join the soccer club and learn about soccer. Bruce loves sports, too. He wants to join the volleyball club and learn about volleyball. Henry also likes sports. He wants to join the chess club and learn about chess. Susan wants to learn swimming, so she wants to join the swimming club. The family are busy and happy.

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Dear Gina,

I'm glad you'll come to my hometown.

Yours,

Lisa