On Thursday, Richard arrived at school with a big smile on his face.
    “Why are you so (1) ______?” asked David.
    “Tonight my dad is going to bring home  my new dog,” answered Richard.
    “What are you going to (2) ______ it?” asked David. “I don’t know yet,” answered Richard.
    All day long, Richard (3) ______ about dog’s names. During the math lesson, he thought about the name “Zero”. During the English lesson, he thought about the names “Mary” and “Jim”. At the (4) ______ of the day, he still did not know what to name his dog. So he was really (5) ______.
    As soon as school was over, Richard ran (6) ______. When he opened the door, a little ball came running toward Richard. Richard (7) ______ the little dog. He held the dog close to his (8) ______. Immediately, Richard sneezed (打喷嚏), “Ah choo!” And again, he sneezed, “Ah choo!” His nose started to run.
    “Oh no!” said Richard’s dad. “You must be allergic (过敏的) to the (9) ______. He will have to stay at your uncle’s house.”
    “Ugh!” said Richard (10) ______. “I was going to name him Sneezy!”

    World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is an event held on the last Saturday of April each year, which promotes (倡导) practices of Tai Chi and Qigong. Especially, followers of Tai Chi and Qigong hope to educate the world about the health benefits (益处) of the two exercises. The World Tai Chi Day website says it is also a day to help put people in touch with teachers and healing (治疗) centres. This event, which started in 1999, joins people in over 65 countries. That number grows every year as Tai Chi becomes better known. Celebrations include Tai Chi exhibitions (表演) in many cities around the world. The day is recognized by the World Health Organization.
    Tai Chi is actually a Chinese martial art, also called Wushu. It is not used for self-defence, but is instead practised for health reasons. Doctors say it has benefits for those who have heart and blood pressure problems. Many people who practis e it say it makes you live longer. Tai Chi is famous around the world for its followers practise it in parks. A type of Tai Chi with just 42 movements, was a sport in the 11th Asian Games in 1990. There are attempts (尝试) to make it an Olympic event.

    Tour and explore with Singapore’s sightseeing company using open -top ‘double decker’ buses. Clearly preferred by visitors, the D&H Group, with the longest history, handles (应付) more than 1 million visitors a year. We like to think we got it right because we try harder but to make sure you make the most of your time with us. You may find the following helpful:
Will we see all the main sights?
Yes—with 4 routes (路线), it’s the most convenient way to see the best of Singapore including: the Singapore Flyer, Chinatown, Boat Quay, Sentosa, Gardens By the Bay…etc
Will we be able to hop-on and hop-off?
Yes—each rout e makes frequent (频繁的) stops—simply hop-off anywhere you want and return to the same bus stop to continue when you are ready to go. With 43 stops across the city, it is easy to tour Singapore as you like.
Will I need to wait long for the next bus?
No—we do not want to keep you waiting .  That is why there is a bus every 15-20 minu tes. With 18 topless buses (vs. other company with just 4 buses) you are on the best touring system (系统).
What if I need help to find the bus stop?
No worries—we are just a call away. Our guests helping is here to help you. You can reach us at (65)6-33-868-77 daily from 9am-7pm.

Book Report
Name: Sandra Lee
Book title: The Giving Tree
Writer: Shel Silverstein
Main (1) c______: The boy and the tree
Summary of the story:
    The Gi ving Tree is a story (2) a______ a boy and a tree who are good friends. When the boy is (3) y______, he always plays with the tree. Then, (4) w______ the boy get older, he tells it he wants money.  The tree gives him its apples so that the boy can sell t hem for money in a (5) m______.
    (6) L______, the boy becomes a man and wants to have a house. The tree gives him its branches (树枝), so he has wood to (7) b______ a house. Finally, the man says he wants to go to some other sunnier place. The tree gives (8) h______ its trunk to make a boat.
    The man comes back when he is old. The tree is sad because it has (9) n______ to give the man except the stump (树桩). The tree invites him to sit on it and he sits down. (10) B______ the man and the tree are happy because they are together again.

    National Coleman, 37, a British tourist, was arrested (逮捕) at Sri Lanka’s international airport on Monday. She is now at a centre in the airport waiting for a flight back to the UK. Airpor t of ficers told Ms Coleman that her Buddha (佛像) tattoo (纹身) on her arm was disrespectful to Sri Lankan culture. A police spokesman said she was arrested for the Buddha.
    This is not the first time that tourist was sent back to the UK last year because he spoke disrespectfully when passport offers asked him about a Buddha tattoo on his arm. Britain’s Independent newspaper reports that in 2010, R&B star Akon was told he could not visit Sri Lanka because of a video for his song. The video showed a pool party in front of a Buddha. A British government website warns who visit Sri Lanka not to pose (摆姿势) for photos in front of a Buddha.