— Yes. I usually have          big dinner with my family at home.

 — Yes, I am. Would you like to try it?

— Yes. And the 2nd YOG starts in Nanjing _____August 16.

 — Well, it is          now. We have thirty minutes for a drink.

— His dog is ill. That makes him sad.

— Good idea! She will be happy to see us.

— Twice, on the Chinese New Year and May Day.

 — It's October 30.

—         

    Some students don't like cooking, and they1 learn it. Some like it and they learn it from their2at home.

    In our school, students can have cooking3 So if (如果) our parents are not at home, we don't4to go to KFCs for meals.

    I have great5in cooking classes. Cooking in class with the6is interesting. But sometimes things don't go on7You know, we must (必须) take food for the lessons from home. It's sometimes not8to carry it in our schoolbag, because our9and pencil cases can get dirty. But I don't think it a problem (问题). It's10great to learn to make food for our family!

The Volleyball Club

    The school volleyball club wants new members! We have good players from the school team. They can help you enjoy the game. We practise for an hour every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday.

    Go to your PE teacher and buy sports shoes if you want to be with us.

Girls' Volleyball Match

    Team: No.1 Middle School vs No. 2 Middle School

    Time: 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., October 21st

    Place: Xuzhou Sports Centre

    Come for our school team. We have twenty tickets (票) for every class. Go to your PE teacher for the tickets before Friday.

    Please wear your school uniform (校服) at the sports centre.

    My mother is a teacher. On weekdays, she gives lessons at school and on Saturdays she works in clubs. On Sundays, she is still busy.

    On Sunday morning, mum gets up at six. She cooks breakfast for us first. And then it's time for cleaning. After that, she has breakfast with father and me. At 9, she goes to buy food for lunch in the supermarket. She can have a short rest after lunch. In the afternoon, mum doesn't go out. She helps me with my lessons. She does some reading, too.

    Mother watches TV at about 7 when she finishes (完成) the housework. But at that time she is always tired and falls asleep (睡着) in the sofa sometimes.

Andy: John, students call Friday “Fulai Day” in China. What's the       ?

John: Because the next day is Saturday, and we don't       . “Fu” comes!

Andy: Oh, I see. So they don't need to       early the next morning.

John: Yes. And they can        after watching their favourite TV shows in the evening.

Andy: You're right. Do you think Friday is really “Fulai Day”?

John: Of course. I can        on Friday evening. What about you?

Andy: I like “Fulai Day”, too.

Dear Andy,

    It's October now. And it's getting cold. Is it cold in a       in Nanjing, too? I know you are in your new school now. How is your school l      ? I hope you have great f       at school.

    I'm very b       these days, because I have an exam (考试) this Friday. I really hope I can do w       in it. I work h      for it every day. School s       at 7:30 a.m. So I get up very early. At school, there is a       much work to do. And every evening, I go to bed at half p       ten. I really feel tired.

    Wish you good l       with your exam.

Jack

My mother                             work.

Running before breakfast                                    my day.

Read the book, and you can                             Chinese history.

Our class will have a party                     .

                     lunch. Let's go to the dining hall!

Name: Lucy        Age: 12

Class: Class 3, Grade 7

Hobbies: Reading and writing     Favourite lessons: Chinese, English

The reason for joining (加入) the club: Learn a lot about writing, make friends

Dear Chairperson (主席),

    I'd like to join the Writing Club.

    Thanks for your time. Best wishes.

Yours,

Lucy