13．The Lake Cabin
　　Mike's favorite thing to do in the summer is to go to Grandpa's lake cabin. In the evening Grandpa and Mike often (1)       by the lake and enjoy the sunset (日落). On the shore across the lake, (2)       see several tents (帐篷). Someone must be camping there. "This is the best place on the earth!" Grandpa often says.

14．We might move.
　　Our family is going to move to China next summer. I'm a little afraid because it won't be easy (1)       to a country where the language is different. I can't speak Chinese, so I probably might not make new friends. I think I will feel lonely at first, but I will try my best to fit in. Of course, all of us (2)       Chinese now.

15．
　　There are some robots in our daily life. Robots can do a lot of things for humans. Some robots help humans do some cleaning at home. Some robots help workers do dull (枯燥的) jobs in factories. There are also some robots that can help doctors in the hospital. Here's a new kind of robot. It can help to (1)             people in danger in an earthquake (地震)! The robot has four feet and it can jump and run (2)            . It moves like a cat. The robot can run 5km an (3)            . We hope it can help more people in earthquakes. We are sure that there will be more and more robots in the (4)            .

16．
　　The May Day holiday is coming. I am going to enjoy myself. On the morning of 1st May, I plan to get up (1)             and help my father clean the car. Then I'm going to have breakfast at seven o'clock. After that, I am going to take a (2)             to the beach with my family by car.
　　First, I am going to play volleyball with other tourists on the beach. (3)            , I am going to go fishing and boating. My father is going to (4)             lots of photos and he is also going to go boating with me. What is my mother going to do? Oh, I guess (猜) she is going to help me to (5)             some shells (贝壳). And she is also going to do some exercise. My sister is going to draw some pictures because she's very good at it.
　　I (6)             we can have a good time.

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18．　　Hi, I'm Kevin. I am an American boy. I live in a small town and there is an old castle (城堡) in the town. The castle has a long history. Nobody knows how old it is, but many people come to visit it every year. Do you think it is strange?
　　There is a river running through the town. And the water in the river is clear. We often go swimming in the river in summer. It is cool! There's a big park near the river. It is my favorite place. I often take a walk there after dinner. In the park, there is an open-air cinema. We can see movies there.
　　My house is behind the castle. There is a large square next to my house. People in the town often dance there in the evening. There's a small library behind my house. I usually go to the library on Saturday morning, because I love reading.
　　There are lots of interesting things to do in my town. I'm never bored (厌倦的)!

19．　　One day, I picked up my daughter Eloise from school and went to the supermarket for a few things. I was hoping to be in and out quickly.
　　I found a short line with just one person ahead of me. It was an old woman, and she was paying for her things with only change. After a long day at work, I was annoyed and impatient with this woman.
　　But then I watched the young shop worker. He helped her count her change, ever so gently and cheerfully taking it from her shaking hands. I listened to him repeatedly say to her, "Yes, ma'am." When she asked if she had enough to buy a bag, he told her she did. Then he went two lines over to get one for her. Never once did this shop worker get unhappy or roll his eyes. He was patient and kind.
　　As I was watching him, I saw Eloise was too. I realized my daughter was learning an important lesson from a complete stranger.
　　When the woman was finished, the shop worker began ringing up my things and thanked me for my patience. I thanked him, too. I found the manager and told him about the shop worker's kindness and patience.
　　Then we left the supermarket with a full cart, but also with a heart full of gratitude for such an important lesson.

20．　　We should learn to understand our mother well. Here are the best ways towards a better relationship with her. They are not necessarily surprising, but they have worked for many people. Try them.
　　Remember your mother's age
　　As children, we often forget our mother's age. Knowing our mother's age, not just in numbers of years but in terms of her psychological (心理的) and physical state, often helps us to understand her better.
　　Listen to your mother
　　I have found that sometimes the things my mother told me long ago are pretty useful. If you respect her point of view, it will help your mother feel close to you.
　　Ask your mother about your childhood (童年的) history
　　If you are lucky enough to have a loving family, think of your life as a jigsaw puzzle (拼图游戏) and ask as many questions as you can to put the picture together. Understanding your childhood history can help you know more clearly who you are, as part of a family which you share with your mother.
　　Trying to understand our mother is the topic of how we understand ourselves. We should follow the way of her life. When we are able to accept our mother — with all her failings, we can understand her better and it can also help us to know about our shortcomings. Remember that understanding our mother is really about understanding ourselves.

28．期中考试过后，班里要从新竞选班干部，假设你是Tom，你希望竞选班里的体育委员，说说你竞选的原因以及你的承诺。根据下面问题，请写一篇竞选稿件。
提示词语：be going to, PE monitor, kind, helpful, be good at, help class mates, keep fit,
提示问题：
1. What do you want to be?
2. Why are you the right person?
3. What do you promise to do for the class?