I was eight years old. At that moment in my life, I liked baseball so much that nothing was more 1 to me than baseball. My team was the New York Giants, as a fan, I followed the doings of those men 2 the black and orange caps. Even now, when I think of the team which is no longer there, I can still remember the 3 of nearly every baseball player on the team. But none was 4 , and none more perfect than Willie Mays.
That spring I was 5 to my first big-league game. Just as we walked to the exit after the game, I caught sight of Willie Mays. I rushed to him and said 6, "Mr. Mays, could I please have your autograph(亲笔签名)?" He said, "sure, you got a 7?" I didn't have one in my pocket. The great Willie Mays just stood there watching in 8.He just shrugged(耸肩)saying, "Sorry, kid." And then he walked out of the ball park into night. I didn't want to cry, but tears started 9my face, and there was nothing I could do to 10them.
After that night, I started carrying a pencil 11 I went. It became a habit of mine never to leave the house12making sure I had a pencil in my pocket. It went. It's not because I had any 13 plans for that pencil, but I didn't want to be unprepared. I had been caught empty-handed once, and I wasn't about to let it happen to me again. If something else, the years have 14me this: If there is a pencil in your pocket, there's a good 15 that one day you'll feel glad to start using it.
Do you use Facebook, MySpace or Twitter？If so, then you are part of a social network. Social networking sites allow us to see our social connections.
When you create a profile (简介) on a social networking site, you open up a number of possible social connections. You can look up old friends, make new friends, and share music, photos and videos with them. You can also join groups according to your interests or hobbies, favorite TV shows or music.
Setting up a social networking account (帐号) is simple. You just create and post a personal profile. For this you need a login name, password, and an e-mail account. Then you add some personal information such as name, age, sex, location, interests, etc. You can also add a photo of yourself. You can control who sees your profile. The next step is to look for new ones, and add them to your network. Then you can search your friends' connections for anyone else you'd like to add to your network.
Different social networking sites allow people to communicate in different ways. There are sites that allow you to enlarge your personal community such as Facebook. Then there are ones that include media (媒体) sharing, such as You Tube, where members upload and look at other people's pictures and videos. There are also ones that specialize in sharing music, such as Last FM, and finally, ones that allow bloggers to form online communities, such as Live Journal.
The latest trend (趋势) in social networking is to create your own independent social network. Companies do this to make their products sell well and people do it to create their own communities.
In 1959, when Jan Hamper was in the third grade, her teacher asked them to write a report on what they wanted to they grew up. She poured her heart into her report and expressed her dream of becoming an airline pilot. Her paper came back with an "F" on it. The teacher told her it was a "fairy tale", Jean was completely disappointed. As the years went by, Jean was beaten down by the discouragement. "Girls can't become airline pilots; never have, never will. You're crazy." Finally Jean gave up.
In her senior year of high school, her English teacher was Mrs. Dorothy Slaton, a strict teacher with high standards. One day Mrs. Slaton asked this question, "What will you do in the future?" Jean felt a rush of the old enthusiasm (热情) , and with excitement she wrote down the very old dream right away.
The next thing that Mrs. Slaton said changed the course of Jean's life. "I have a little secret for you. You do have unlimited abilities and talents. When you leave school, if you don't go for your dream, no one will do it for you. You can have what you want if you try!"
The hurt and fear of years of discouragement disappeared suddenly. Jean felt thrilled and told her teacher about her dream of becoming a pilot. Mrs. Slaton slapped (敲) the desk top, "Then do it" she said.
So Jean did. It didn't happen overnight. In her 10 years of hard work, even facing all kinds of difficulties, she never gave up her dream.
Eventually, Jean Harper became a Boeing 737 captain (机长) of the United Airline Company.
Have you ever heard of e-waste, which can be produced every day？How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they're broken or you want a new one？
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with 6 million tons.
It's important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine. The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic (有毒的) chemicals can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people's health.
Apple, for example, now recycle people's used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs.
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Colours can affect moods. For example, blue has a way of (create) a peaceful and calm feeling that's because blue can slow the pulse (脉搏) and lower the body temperature.
A large number of people choose blue or green as (they) favourite colour. Green, in many people's minds, means nature, good luck or springtime. (have) some green plants in each room of a house is a nice way to make the atmosphere a little more (relax) .
Red is a colour that draws attention. It's (consider) the warmest colour and often creates feelings of passion and love. But, too much red can (easy) make people angry. Don't use too much red inside your home, especially in the living room. If you love red, (think) about some red lamps.
Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, people in China are stuck inside most of the time, taking（A） classes or working from home. However, there is one-group of people who are braving the outdoors to keep life running smoothly for the rest of us—delivery drivers.
Gao Zhixiao, 32, is one of several drivers who were recently introduced by Time magazine. Gao was even published on the cover of the magazine for his bravery and hard work（B） the outbreak. He and other drivers deliver food, medicine and other goods to people（C）all over the country. Through their efforts, people have been able to（D）get through the outbreak with relative (相对的) comfort.
Gao, like his fellow drivers, takes a health test every morning before beginning his deliveries. He has to spend 20 minutes disinfecting (消毒) his motorcycle and clothing to prevent any possible spread of the virus, according to Time.
（E）像Gao这样的司机现在有很大的需求.Food delivery service Meituan has seen its sales risen by more than 400 percent in some cities, according to Time,（F）JD.com has also seen their sales increase. These sales can only be made possible by hardworking delivery drivers.
Mom and Dad are（A） of the most important persons in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a（B） more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids the minute their kids are born.①
Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship with your parents.
Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play with you.（C）一起外出或做些阅读.
Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent's day with a hug, a card, or a joke.②It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy！
③ Do your best at whatever you do. You don't have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud.（D）It makes them happy to see how you're turning into a great kid. Why？Because it lets them know they're doing a good job.
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When you hear the word "hero", do yousomeone with superpowers or someone you know？
"A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway, "said US actor Christopher Reeve, who was best known for playing Superman.
Facing the spread of the novel coronavirus, everyonethe deadly disease. But out of responsibility, or just simply wanting to do their jobs, some choose to hold their fear down, stand out and fight the virus. They are “heroes in harm's way (最美逆行者) ”.
Medical workers and scientists are always on the frontlines. Experts Zhong Nanshan, 84, and Li Lanjuan, 73, for example, have workedto fight the disease and some other medical workers even lost their lives.
Besides these familiar names, many heroes are still unknown, although they have taken risks and played their own part. Building workers race against time to build makeshift hospitals; volunteers try hard to transport supplies; and thousands of media workers keep updated with news and inspiring stories.
【要求】
1）确定主题，说明原因；
2）围绕主题，进行叙述或阐述；
3）词数80-100。
【注意】
1）补全标题（参考词语：a doctor, a driver, a teacher, a delivery man, a volunteer等）；
2）可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以阐述具体观点；
3）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
4）短文的开头已给出，不计入总词数；
5）作文中不要出现考生和相关人物的真实校名和姓名。
The greatest hero in my mind is ▲
During the breakout of the novel coronavirus, there are so many people who have gone all out for fighting. I think the greatest hero in my mind is
