The story goes that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the o________ one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but w________ saying anything, wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.”

　　They kept on walking u________ they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend s________ him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: “Today my best friend saved my life.”

　　The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “A________ I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now you write on a stone. Why?” The other friend replied: “When s________ hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can e________ erase it.”

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

Why do it

Living in another country can help you to learn another language, and

about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more

about yourself. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume

(求职简历). Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experiences living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decided to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right

country or school, ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How

long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about

some common customs in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it and a credit card with you.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook.

1.Studying overseas can bring many people an exciting experience.

2.The experiences of living or working in another country can help you find a good job.

3.If you decide to study abroad, you should make the right choice first.

4.You have to get a passport and visa after you go abroad and learn English well.

5. Try to talk to your parents or return home when you feel sad or homesick.

At one time, making a film was an expensive activity only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modem technology has c 92　 all that.

　 New technology has really opened up the world of film-making for film fans. Now a camera

does not cost m 93　 and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may then start your own film-making.

　 However, film-making is t 94　 work. You probably need many other people to help you.

For example, the p　 95　 of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.

　 B 96　 , you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e　 97　 . Many world-famous film makers and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you.

An excellent story is the key to making a s 98　 film.

Do you know how to write an English letter? It is different from the Chinese letter. When we write a letter in English, we should write the date on the top of the right corner. Sometimes we write the insideaddress(信内地址)---the number of the house and the names of the street, city and country. Then we can begin the letter at the left corner. We always use words like “Dear sir”, “Dear Mr/Miss/Mrs …”to begin the writing. At the end of the letter, we usually use expressions as “Yours”, “Yours ever” or “Yours sincerely”. Then sign the writer’s name.

It is also different to write an English envelope. You should write your name and address on the top of the left corner and write the receiver’s in the middle or on the bottom of the right corner.

1.When we write a letter in English, we should write the date _______.

A．At the beginning of the letter              B．at the left corner

C．on the top of the right corner              D．at the end of the letter

2.The inside address includes _______.

A．The number of the house                 B．the name of the street

C．the name of the city and country            D．all of the above

3.We always use words like “__________ ” to begin the writing.

A．Dear sir           B．Dear Mr/Miss/Mrs   C．Your sincerely      D．A and B

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The English letter is the same as the Chinese letter.

B．You can write your name and address on the top of the left corner.

C．Writing an English envelope is the same as writing a Chinese envelope.

D．We can begin the letter at the right corner.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A．How to write English letters                B．How to write Chinese letters

C．Writing letters and sending emails           D．The advantage of writing letters