16． I have two older brothers, Matt and Martin. They love me very much. Perhaps it is because I am the (1)        child and the only sister they have.
Both Matt and Martin have thick and dark hair. They look alike (相像) with (2)        short hairdos (发型) and big eyes. They are also very tan (晒黑的) because they enjoy outdoor (3)       . For example, Matt likes football and Martin is a tennis player. They are much taller than me and I always have to look up when I (4)        to them. They both love to (5)       , so Mum often says that they could eat a horse.
Their personalities (性格) are very (6)       . Matt is very active and lively. He often takes part in club activities and gets along (7)        with people. He also likes to play jokes on others, especially Martin! Sometimes Mum is not very (8)        with Matt because he plays so much and does not listen to his teachers carefully when he is in class.
Martin, on the other hand (另一方面), is the quiet one. He is less active than Matt, (9)        he has a really close group of friends. He also does well in his (10)        because he works very hard on his studies. Mum never has to worry about Martin.

17．Dear Nicole,
How are you? Do you enjoy your summer holiday? I'm sure you do.
It's been two weeks since I returned to New Zealand, but I'm still thinking of the exciting city life in Hong Kong. In New Zealand, life is totally different. I miss the delicious sweet soup so much.
The weather has been bad these days. Yesterday I got a cold and didn't go to school today. I hate taking medicine but I have to take it. I must get well soon because I will have tests on science and geography next week. I must prepare for the tests this time so that I won't fail again.
I remember that you like our local hand cream (护手霜), but it is quite expensive in Hong Kong. I bought you some last weekend and I am sending it to you. It's much cheaper here than in Hong Kong.
It's almost the end of August. It's time to pack (收拾) your school bag and get ready for the new school term. Take good care.
With love,
Judy

18． Summer Fun at Happy Kids' Learning Centre
Are you looking for something that can add colour to your summer holiday? If yes, here are the summer courses that you cannot miss!
Children Can Cook
The course is to improve children's knowledge in the kitchen. They will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to buy proper ingredients (原料) and follow steps in recipes (食谱). Children can sit comfortably and eat what they have cooked at the end of each lesson.
Little Writers
The course is divided into two parts. In the first part, children are introduced to famous stories and their writers. In the second part, they are taught to write their own stories. Children also get the chance to write other text types, such as poems and plays.
Acting for Fun
This is a course that lets children enjoy the fun of acting. Through acting and speaking in front of people, children will be more confident. Parents are welcome to watch the performance (演出) given by the children at the end of the course.
Watercolour Painting
This course teaches children the basic skills of painting people and animals. We encourage children to watch, imagine and create their own works.

19． People depend on plants. We use plants for food, cloth, shelter (住处), and even the air we breathe (呼吸).
Plants keep our air and water clean. Green plants give us oxygen (氧气). Oxygen is part of the air we breathe.
Plants are also part of the water cycle (水循环). Most of the water that a plant takes in goes back into the air.
Plants give us a lot of the food on the earth. Fruits, vegetables, and grains (谷物) come from plants. Without plants, we would not have bread, rice, carrots, apples, oranges, or bananas! Many people are growing plants to eat in their own gardens at home. Having your own garden helps the earth as well.
When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you help cut down on pollution because big trucks don't need to take your food to shops. You also help reduce the amount of rubbish because you don't need to use bags for packing your food. You can just pick it out of the ground or off a plant and put it into a basket!
Trees are an important plant resource (资源). Trees provide wood to build homes and furniture. Trees are used to make lots of things around your home and at your school. And trees provide fruits that are good for you. Without trees, the earth would be a very different place.

20．

A: Are there any activities to do after class in our school, Liu Yan?
B: Yes, we can join many clubs.
A: Which club do you join?
B: The English Club.
A: (1)      
B: We do many things, such as watching English films, listening to English songs and reading English stories.
A: (2)      
B: That's right. I have improved my listening and speaking. I have got to know a lot about the world through reading as well.
A: Excellent! (3)      
B: There are twenty students.
A: (4)       
B: We go there once a week.
A: (5)      
B: Of course. Welcome!

26． Have you ever thought about how many different things you like? You may like pets, parties, presents, foods, and even superheroes! Our world is full of so many things to like!
Do you ever wonder (琢磨) why you like certain animals or why you like to do certain things? You may not think about it often, but you may learn something about yourself if you think twice.
For example, why do you like to play with cats more than dogs? Why do you like going to parties and playing games? Why do you like some sweets but not others?
Our personality helps form what we like and dislike. Sometimes the things we like just come naturally to us. For example, who's your favourite superhero? You probably like that character (人物) for reasons that are all your own. You may not have even thought about why you like that superhero... you just do.
As you learn more and do more, you may find out that there are more and more things you like. That's a good thing!
Do your friends like the same things that you do? Maybe you and your friends like different things. But it's OK. What you like is part of what makes you you!

28．假如你是学校校报英语专栏的小记者, 请根据以下要点写一篇短文, 描述你校学生李华的一次难忘经历, 并表达你的想法.
(1)李华在假期中去甘肃参加了文化交流活动.
(2)他向当地学生介绍天津的历史和名胜古迹.
(3)他介绍自己的学习方法, 还为他们演奏钢琴.
(4)他与很多学生成为朋友并保持联系.
(5)你认为. ..
参考词汇: 文化交流活动cultural exchange activities
名胜古迹places of interest
要求:
(1)词数: 80～ 100个.
(2)开头已给出, 不计入总词数.
(3)要点齐全, 行文连贯, 可适当发挥.
Li Hua, a student of our school, went to Gansu to ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________