Long long ago，there lived an old man.His son，however，didn't do 1 all day.The old man was 2 about his son's future.One day，he said to his son."I want you to find some gold.I have drawn a map to guide you." Then he gave his son a 3 .There were clothes，some food，a little money and a map inside it.
The son 4 his trip the next day.He had to travel 5 rivers and go through forests and mountains.Along the way，some people gave him food and some let him live in their homes.He also saw changing views in different seasons. 6 ，after a year，he got to the place his father said.He 7 two days digging （挖）.He hoped to get a lot of gold， 8 he found nothing.
Then he had to go back to his 9 .On the way，he experienced the same views.Sometimes he stopped to 10 beautiful nature.He also learned to make meals when he was 11 .He even learned to repair his clothes by himself.He was able to 12 time by the place of the sun.He met the same people who had helped him 13 .This time he stayed with them and helped them.
When he got home，he said 14 to his father for not finding any gold."There isn't any gold in that place，my son，" the father answered with a 15 ."But I think you have found the true meaning of life.I'm so glad for you."
Lucy：Hello，Tina!Do you have any plans for the coming summer holiday？
Tina：Hello，Lucy!Yes， .
Lucy：Oh，wonderful. ？
Tina：I will stay there for two weeks.Have you ever been there before？
Lucy：Yes，I went to Sanya last winter.It was excellent.
Tina： ？
Lucy：The most exciting place was the beach.The scenery there was so amazing!
Tina：Were there many people？
Lucy：Yes，it was crowded.There were many people swimming in the sea.
Tina： ？
Lucy：It was hot and sunny all the time.That was why so many people enjoyed swimming there.
Tina：Did you bring your camera and take any photos？
Lucy：Yes.I took many photos and I'll show them to you later.
Tina：Thank you for telling me all this.You are so kind.
Lucy：You're welcome. .
It was really a very special day.Kate was going to take a plane for the first time.When she arrived at the boarding gate，a flight attendant（乘务员） was waiting."Hurry up，Miss.We're all ready to fly!"she said to Kate.Kate handed the ticket to her."I'm sorry.I'm a bit worried.In fact，this is my first time to take a plane，"she said."Really？"said the lady kindly. "Well，let's see what we can do to help you.Wait here!" The lady walked away and had a quick talk with someone over her radio.A few minutes later，she was back. "You are the last passenger （乘客） to board，so I will go with you to the plane，"she said.
She walked to the door of the plane with Kate.Kate was surprised to see who was waiting for her.It was the captain （机长） ."Welcome，Kate，"smiled the captain."Would you like to take a first-class seat？"Kate looked at the captain in surprise."Is it really OK to do that？"she asked."Of course!"the captain answered."I'm the captain，and I like to treat all my first-time passengers to a great trip!"So Kate took a very comfortable first-class seat.
Thanks to the attendant and the captain，Kate's first flight was a very special experience.She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about her first flight!
①The Internet is a place where we can talk freely，but it is also a place where we pay little attention to whether or not our language ability is becoming poorer.
② According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily，more than 76 percent of young people in China said they felt their Chinese language skills have declined.They don't use complex rhetorical technique（修辞手法） as often anymore.It is believed that digital technology and Internet emojis have changed their communication habits.
③ For example，direct expression is a preferred way to communicate online.When one sees something funny，one will simply type "hahaha" or use the "cry-laugh"emoji，Beijing Youth Daily noted.What's more，Cai Xiaoxia's teacher from Fuzhou，told China Youth Daily that words in general are being used less.For example，people can share photos and emojis online with little need for words to describe them.
④ Also， "copy and paste" culture is getting popular.People simply pick up expressions from the internet without much thought.Many begin to use a fixed set of sentence patterns，such as "….yyds".
⑤ If this continues，it could influence our way of thinking，Peoples Daily noted.When we use expressions without thinking，it means we have become too lazy to express our real feelings.If teenagers are used to using emojis，they could lose the ability to use words properly.
⑥ To improve our language skills，experts suggest that we should try to think independently and develop our own language.They also suggest that we should read more works of literature（文学）. "Keep using different words to show your special feelings." said Shen Xiaolong，a professor in the Chinese department at Fudan University.
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What is in our oceans，and how do the oceans work？These questions always interested me.They made me want to become a marine biologist （海洋生物学家）.
I grew up near the sea.I spent much of my free time the beach.I looked at the animals in the rock pools and at was washed up on the sand.As I grew older，I liked to explore the sea by surfing or .
I studied science at university.You need to do this to become a marine biologist.The more you study，the more chances you will get.But you don't have to be really smart to be a .You just need to be curious（好奇的） and observe（观察） things .
My job is to study Antarctic krill（南极磷虾）.They are small very important for our Earth.Many animals eat them.
I love my job because I get to discover new things.How do billions of krill form groups？Where do they go under the sea ice during winter？I study for the answers.
I also get to help the animals in the Southern Ocean.Because of change，our oceans face many challenges.
But my job isn't perfect.When I am away at sea，I can' t help out at home.Or I may miss important family events，such as and anniversaries（纪念日）.
Dear me in 2035，
As I write to you in 2023，my feelings are mixed.When you receive this letter，I guess you might be feeling excited.I hope you can be successful man in 2035.
get a good education，I hope you can get into a good high school and later a good college.You'll learn biology （生物） and get a doctor's degree.You will be really proud yourself because your work helps society.I guess you will develop new medicine can help patients with serious illnesses.
I also have many questions for you about life in 2035.Will things be cheaper by then？Will be any private planes？I'm looking forward to your answers.I hope you will remember that you used to love playing the guitar.Please keep up this hobby，no matter how busy you are.See you in 2035.
Your friend，
You in 2023
