Dear Mum,

    I have studied abroad for some time. I miss you very much now.

    I 1 learned the famous saying “You don't know what you've got until it's gone.”Yes! Mill Li said her maths teacher made a huge difference in her life. But she was 2 because she had no chance to tell her teacher. This made me think a lot, especially 3 I'm thousands of kilometers away. I'm writing to you because I want you to know how 4 I love you.

    It's said that a 5 happiness was mostly because of their childhood. That's quite right. I still remember the times when you 6 my hand as we walked along. You told me stories about the brave elephant and encouraged me to be a 7 girl. … My childhood was filled with these warm memories.

    How time flies! There have been good times and bad times, but you were always by my side. When I won a prize, you smiled and felt proud 8 me. When I failed the exam, you comforted me. You always gave me courage to 9 all my difficulties.

    You've always said that we should judge（判断）people's 10 by how they live their lives every day. I think I'm now living a happy life. Thank you, Mum.

Love,

Feifei

Dear Mum,

    I have studied abroad for some time. I miss you very much now.

    I 1 learned the famous saying “You don't know what you've got until it's gone.”Yes! Mill Li said her maths teacher made a huge difference in her life. But she was 2 because she had no chance to tell her teacher. This made me think a lot, especially 3 I'm thousands of kilometers away. I'm writing to you because I want you to know how 4 I love you.

    It's said that a 5 happiness was mostly because of their childhood. That's quite right. I still remember the times when you 6 my hand as we walked along. You told me stories about the brave elephant and encouraged me to be a 7 girl. … My childhood was filled with these warm memories.

    How time flies! There have been good times and bad times, but you were always by my side. When I won a prize, you smiled and felt proud 8 me. When I failed the exam, you comforted me. You always gave me courage to 9 all my difficulties.

    You've always said that we should judge（判断）people's 10 by how they live their lives every day. I think I'm now living a happy life. Thank you, Mum.

Love,

Feifei

    What would the world be like if cars could drive themselves? Imagine seeing an empty car passing by on its way to pick up its owner, or a car full of passengers who are reading, listening to music or even sleeping. But none of them are worried about the road ahead.

    Well, all of this could be the future of driving. There are several companies, including Google, working on driverless cars. So far, no Google self-driven car has gotten a traffic ticket, bus some of them have been in accidents when other cars hit them.

    These cars are now still in the testing stages. But, if the tests are successful, these electric self-driven cars could be put into use very soon.

    The cars already have many features（特点）allowing them to take the place of drivers during certain situations. Some features include cars being able to park themselves, or slow down when they notice objects close by. They can also control the speed if there are dangerous conditions.

    Scientists and engineers believe, with the help of wireless（无线电的）signals, cameras and GPS, we are now at a stage where creating a safe self-driven car might be possible.

    The cause of deadly road accidents is usually careless drivers or dangerous conditions. The self-driven car may be able to prevent these. However, some people do not like the idea. American lawyer Whit Drake, for example, doesn't believe these cars are safe. He thinks that technologies can also be mistakes.

    What would the world be like if cars could drive themselves? Imagine seeing an empty car passing by on its way to pick up its owner, or a car full of passengers who are reading, listening to music or even sleeping. But none of them are worried about the road ahead.

    Well, all of this could be the future of driving. There are several companies, including Google, working on driverless cars. So far, no Google self-driven car has gotten a traffic ticket, bus some of them have been in accidents when other cars hit them.

    These cars are now still in the testing stages. But, if the tests are successful, these electric self-driven cars could be put into use very soon.

    The cars already have many features（特点）allowing them to take the place of drivers during certain situations. Some features include cars being able to park themselves, or slow down when they notice objects close by. They can also control the speed if there are dangerous conditions.

    Scientists and engineers believe, with the help of wireless（无线电的）signals, cameras and GPS, we are now at a stage where creating a safe self-driven car might be possible.

    The cause of deadly road accidents is usually careless drivers or dangerous conditions. The self-driven car may be able to prevent these. However, some people do not like the idea. American lawyer Whit Drake, for example, doesn't believe these cars are safe. He thinks that technologies can also be mistakes.

    I'm Jane from America. I can not sleep well and I always wake up several times during the night. I know for a fact that there are many other people who have trouble going to sleep, too. So, I've collected some advice I've received over the past few months that have not only helped me get to sleeper faster, but helped me get better night sleeps.

    Have regular sleep habits

    Go to bed at the same time every night. Try not to break this habit on weekends when you may be made to stay up late. Wake up at the same time every day. If you're getting enough sleep, you should wake up naturally without an alarm.

    Turn off your computer

    Don't play on the computer for half an hour before you decide to sleep. Studies show that it is bad for the quality of your sleep. Read a book or listen to some light music to prepare your body for sleeping.

    Have a nice bedroom

    A clean environment helps people to be happy and relaxed. Make sure that you have turned off all light that might come into your room, and that the temperature is comfortable.

    Exercise often

    Exercising will help you to fall asleep more easily, so walk out for 45 minutes every day and you will sleep better at night. But don't do it just before you go to bed-you won't be able to sleep!

    Eat properly

    Eat only a little for supper. A full stomach may make it much harder for you to sleep.

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         2）读书计划：寻找好书；用好时间；……

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I'll Enjoy Reading in the Summer Vacation

内容要点：1）阅读的好处：了解世界；带来快乐；……

         2）读书计划：寻找好书；用好时间；……

写作要求：必须根据内容要点进行写作，并适当发挥。

温馨提示：短文中请勿使用真实姓名、地点或所在学校名称。

I'll Enjoy Reading in the Summer Vacation