—Good l to you.

Dear friends,

I'm writing to you for help. I'm the only daughter of my (parent). They love me very much. I love them too. sometimes I don't feel happy at home. There are so many (rule) in my family. Some of them are reasonable(合理的), but others are crazy to (I). I can't listen to music at home. In fact, they don't know music can make me happy and relaxed a day of hard work at school. I (not) take friends home, either. Mom thinks they will make our house untidy. But she (not) realize (意识到) that I can't make friends in this way. I am not a child any more. I know what (be) right, what is OK and what is not suitable (适当的). I want to grow up soon and decide(决定) things by myself. do you think of these? Can you give me (some) advice?

Yours,

Chen Jin

Having a dog as a family member can be really great. There are so many good things about having a dog.

◆Dogs can be great friends. If you are sad, he can sit with you or look at you. You can see love in his two big eyes. And when you are happy, he can run and play with you happily. If your parents aren't at home, you are not lonely, because you have this great friend.

◆You will always have this friend, he or she

always loves you and you can also learn to look after(照顾)him or her.

◆You need to take dogs for a walk every day, and this can help you exercise, too.

◆When you are busy, dogs can just sit quietly near you for hours. But when you want to go out to play or relax, they are always ready to go with you.

Don't the dirty dishes the kitchen.

, we can't relax, .

    Cindy is a middle school student. She has too many (rule) at home and school. They are not (interest). At home, Cindy's parents are strict her. From Monday to Friday, her mom wakes her up at half past six. Then she (have) to make her bed. After school, Cindy must go home quickly and finish her homework before dinner. After dinner, she can't watch TV or play computer games. She has to practice (paint) pictures before going to bed. On the weekend, Cindy has to help (she) mother do the dishes after meals (餐饭). She can play and relax on weekends, but she has to remember (go) home early at night.

    At school, students have more rules. They have to arrive school on time. They must be quiet in class in the library. They can't wear hat or listen to music in the classroom.

    The teachers and parents think these rules (be) important, but Cindy thinks they are terrible.

— No, you can't. You must finish your homework ______________ you watch TV.