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Hey! Mother's Day is coming. Have you planned something good for your mom? If not, try one of these tips.

　　What's Her Favorite?

　　Most teens don't know what their mom's favorite is. You do? Then, what are you waiting for? Buy her something she likes and wrap it carefully. The best time to give her that is while she is sleeping at night. Put it on the drawer next to her so that when she wakes up she'll be surprised to see it.

　　Treat a Queen

　　Your house is a palace with a king and queen (it doesn't matter if you're rich or poor). Our mother is the real queen in our life and in our family though her duties make her look like she is not. Give the lady a day off and you can do the housework.

　　Because of stress and the problems that she is facing right now, she doesn't look good any more. Perhaps you could take some of your savings to treat her in a salon or the department store. Then, choose nice clothes that would make her look beautiful!

　　Have Some of Your Time

Our mothers have special memories in mind. It is the time that they gave birth to their healthy baby. How about you? What's your best moment with her? Have you ever had a good time with your mother not talking about your problems and arguments? Have you ever told her how much you thank her for the life she gave to you, the time she cared for you? Maybe you can tell her how happy you are when she was there looking after you during your painful days in your life.

Tell the magic words

Life is short. We don't know what will happen tomorrow. Those three words can make her heart jump for joy, you know? Just tell her “I love you!” and it would make her smile so sweetly. Just try! We don't want to miss a thing, right?

Mrs. Ball had a son. His name was Mick. She 　26　him very much and as（因为）he was not a 　27　child, she was always afraid that he might 　28　ill. 　29　she usually took him to see the best 　30　 in the town four times a year and asked the doctor to look 　31　the son.

　  During one of these 　32　, the doctor gave Mick all kinds of tests(检查) and then said to him, “Do you have any trouble with your nose or ears ?” Mick 　33　for a second and then answered, “Yes, I 　34 _.”

　 Mrs. Ball was very 　35　. “But I’m sure you have 　36　told me that, Mick!” she said worriedly. “Oh, really?” said the doctor 　37　. “And what trouble do you have 　38　your nose and ears, my boy?” “Well,” answered Mick. “I always have trouble with them when I’m  39　my sweater off, 　40　 the collar (领子) is very tight (紧的).”

1.A．loved　　 B．hated　　C．missed　　D．cared

2.A．rich　　  B．clever　　C．strong　　D．happy

3.A．is　　    B．are　　　C．be　　　 D．were

4.A．Which　　B．Of　　　 C．But　　　D．So

5.A．player　　 B．teacher　 C．doctor　 D．1awyer 　

6.A．after　　  B．over　　  C．for　　  D．at

7.A．talkers　　B．times　　 C．visitors　 D．stays

8.A．waited　  B．thought　 C．stood　　 D．looked

9.A．did　　   B．do　　   C．does　　 D．doing

10.A．excited　  B．interested　C．pleased   D．surprised

11.A．already　　B．just　　  C．never　　 D．always

12.A．angrily　　B．seriously　C．happily　 D．hardly

13.A．for　　    B．at　　   C．of　　    D．with

14.A．turning　　B．taking　　C．keeping   D．putting

15.A．because　  B．but　　　C．although　D．till

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　　Well, suppose you have a ticket for an exciting film which you want to see very much, but 1 , you will have to prepare for an examination tomorrow. What will you do? See the film or prepare for the 2 ? If you can give up seeing the film and work at your lessons, we 3 , your have self-control. Self-control is not 4 you have with your birth, it needs to be cultivated in your 5 . Sometimes you are attracted by one of the stories that is not worth 6 . You shouldn't waste your time reading such a kind of book, or you will feel 7 later.

　　Don't go to bed late because of a nice TV film, or you will go late to school. 8 should you stay in bed tollgate on cold winter mornings, 9 it is a waste of time. Every one of us has some habits, a few of which 10 keep us from making progress in life. Then we must use our self-control to become free of them.

　　Remember it is necessary for you to cultivate strong self-control.

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