When I was a young boy about 8 years old, my younger sister and I got the idea to buy something for my mother for Mother’s day. Money was hard 1 (make). We went around to the neighbors and asked for soda pop(汽水) 2 .Back then, soda pop was sold in bottles, and they were washed and 3 (fill) again. Every bottle could be sold for $0.2. We got just 18 bottles, making a refund of $3.6.I also had three cents saved.
So with a 4 (totally) of $3.9 we walked about a mile to 5 we knew a flower shop was located. When we went inside, someone asked what we wanted. We told him we wanted to buy flowers for Mother’s Day. I reached 6 my pocket and pull out our cash, 7 (ask) if that would be enough.
Another gentleman, 8 I am sure was the owner, came over, looked us over, 9 said “just a minute”.He went in back and came out with a geranium(天竺葵）plant with gold paper wrapping around the pot. He took us only one dollar, and said, “Thank you very much.” I had no idea that 10 cost was about four times as much. And we went proudly home carrying a flower plant for Mom.
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Passage 2
Jason:Are you looking forward 1 your trip to Canada, Susan?
Susan: I can’t wait to see Canada, Jason, but I’m scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on 2 (fly), but I want to sail. Please make me nervous.
Jason: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How 3 planes fly across the Atlantic every day? Susan:Yes,but aero-planes fly 5 high and fast that once is enough.
Jason: There are more road 6 (accident) per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe 7 (compare) with road transport.
Susan: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may travel fast but 8 least you can relax. I’d love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
Jason: It’s fine if you’re a good sailor, 9 have you ever traveled far in a rough sea? Susan: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I said down the River Thames on a 10 (sightsee) Tour...But in any case I’d rather be sea-sick than dead.
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Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she 1 away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and 2 (talk) about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her that we could do it 3 she wrote these words:
Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and 4 (be) with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy 5 you let me have her as mu dog even though she got sick.
Love,
Meredith She put 6 letter and a picture of Abbey in an envelop. We addressed 7 to God/Heaven. Yesterday, We received a letter with “ To Meredith opened it.
Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven. 8 (have) the picture was a big help and I recognized her right away. Abbey isn’t sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. 9 the way, I’m easy to find. I am 10 there is love.
Love,
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Passage 4
Ms White: Hello,Mr Johnson.
Mr Johnson:Hello,Ms White.
Ms White:I am 1 (come) to check out the house.
Mr Johnson: OK.Please come in and feel free to take a 2 around the house.
Ms White: It looks very 3
Mr Johnson: Yeah. As you can see, the 4 (decorate）is in perfect condition.
The kitchen is on your left. Look! It is so big that you can fit five people inside.
Ms White: What 5 the rooms and how big is it?
Mr Johnson:The apartment has one dining room, one 6 (live) room, one master bedroom and two bedrooms. The area is 213 square meters.
Ms White:Does this apartment face south?
Mr Johnson: The living room 7 (face) south and the bedrooms face north. It has a beautiful hill view and quiet environment. Also, there is a great shopping mall, a 8 (wonder) playground, and a few supermarkets.
Ms White: How about 9 transport?
Mr Johnson: Well, 10 is conveniently located for transportation like subways and buses.
Ms White: Great!
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