During the summer vacation this year, I thought I should do anything meaningful instead of stay at home, so I got a job at a KFC fast-food restaurant, working there as a cleaner. I worked seven hours a day for three week. The job was hard and boring, which made me very tired that I nearly gave it up halfway. And I went on with determination. Every day I started off for work early in the morning and reached to home late in the evening. Final I finished the job before the new term begins. Now, I understand that work means. I think it is really successful experience.

   "Bill, you never miss！"Joe said admiringly. "Unless I'm in a real game, "Bill complained. "Then I miss all the time. " Joe knew that Bill was right. Bill performed much better when he was having fun with Joe in the schoolyard than he did when he was playing for the school team in front of a large crowd. " Maybe you just need to practice more, "Joe suggested. "But I practice all the time with you！"Bill said. He shook his head. " I just can't play well when people are watching me. " "You play well when I'm watching, " Joe pointed out. "That's because I've known you since we were five years old, "Bill said with a smile. " I'm just not comfortable playing when other people are around. " Joe nodded and understood, but he also had an idea.

The next day Joe and Bill met in the schoolyard again to practice. After a few minutes, Joe excused himself. " Practice without me, "Joe said to his friend. "I'll be back in a minute. "

Joe hurried through the school building, gathering together whomever he could find-two students, a math teacher, two secretaries, and a coach. When Joe explained why he needed them, everyone was happy to help. Joe reminded（提醒）the group to stay quiet as they all went toward the school's basketball court. As Joe had hoped, Bill was still practicing basketball. He made five baskets in a row without noticing the silent people standing behind him.

"Hey, Bill" Joe called out finally. Bill turned. A look of surprise came over his face. "I just wanted to show you that you could play well with people watching you," Joe said. "Now you'll have nothing to worry about for the next game!"

   I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.

War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.

The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.

Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”

Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.

Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening. Unfortunately, it is much to my regret which I cannot join in you and your family. I will be full occupied with an important exam come the day after tomorrow. I feel terribly sorry for missing the chance of so a happy get-together. I hope that all of you enjoying a good time. Is it possible for you and I to have a private meeting afterward? If so, please don't hesitate to tell me your preferable dates. I am eager for the pleasant chat with you.

Please allow me say sorry again.

I 【小题1】（normal）wake up before my alarm clock goes 【小题2】. It takes me less than 15 minutes to wash, get 【小题3】（change）, have breakfast, leave home and get on a bus，because I hate being late for work. I am always the first person 【小题4】（get）to the office. Whenever a day's work starts，I always find that the mornings are always very busy and the afternoons are even 【小题5】（busy）！Every minute of the day 【小题6】（fill）with urgent matters. When I get home at about ten，I look at some documents 【小题7】 I bring back from the office. I seldom have time for fun and many other 【小题8】（activity）with my family. My family complains about it. But I try to work hard so that I can make more money for 【小题9】（they）. Besides，I like being busy. Someone even says I am totally 【小题10】workaholic.But I still feel happy，as long as I am occupied with work.