First, it helps to keep us fit. We all need fresh air. But air is never so fresh as early in the morning. Besides, by taking morning exercises we can improve our health.

　　Second, it can help us in our studies. In the morning we can learn more quickly.

　　Third, it can enable us to plan our work for the day. We cannot work well without a proper plan. Early rising can also give us enough time to get ready for our work..

　　So we say that those who always get up late should make great effort to get up early.

　　35、

　　Spare-time Art Education in Shanghai

　　Tens of thousands of children is Shanghai are receiving art training in their spare time. More than 450 spare-time schools are helping the children in music, dancing, painting and calligraphy. Shanghai Children's Art School, which has 16 branches and over 6,000 pupils, is the biggest of all.

　　Parents send their children to different schools to their different interests. The children have learned a lot of new knowledge which cannot be learned from books.

　　Spare-time art schools are supported by many parents. This new kind of school will surely be run better and better.

　　36、

　　Our English Teacher

　　Our English teacher is a middle-aged woman. She has taught English for more than twenty years. She works very hard and has been a model teacher for many years.

　　She is kind to us. but she is rather strict with us. She always encourages us to speak and read more English. She often tells us that "practice makes perfect."

　　She is very good at teaching and tries hard to make every lesson lively and interesting. She often gives us slide shows, teaches us English songs and helps us to put on short English plays.

　　She loves us and is always ready to help us. In fact, she is not only our good teacher but also our good friend. We all respect and love her.

　　37、

　　At the Library

　　Mr. Greece： Good morning.

　　Librarian： Good morning. What can I do for you?

　　Mr. Greece： I'd like to borrow some books on computers. Here's the list.

　　Librarian： All right. Let me go and have a check for you. (He goes in and comes back in a little while. ) Now, here are the books you want.

　　Mr. Greece： Thank you. How long can I keep them?

　　Librarian： A month.

　　Mr. Greece： Can I keep them a bit longer?

　　Librarian： Yes, you can, if you need them. But you must come and renew them at the end of the month.

　　Mr. Greece： I see. Thank you.

　　Librarian： You are welcome.

　　Mr. Greece： Bye.

　　Librarian： Bye.

　　38、

　　A Telephone Call

　　John： Hello.

　　Mary： Hello. May I speak to Mr. Green, please?

　　John： Sorry, but he's not in right now. Who's calling, please?

　　Mary： This is Mary, his student.

　　John： Hi, Mary. Can I take a message?

　　Mary： Oh, yes. Please tell him I've got a bad cold and the doctor told me to stay in bed for one or two days. So I won't be able to attend the class tomorrow.

　　John： O. K. I'll give him the message when he comes back.

　　Mary： Thank you. Good-bye.

　　John： good-bye.

　　39、

　　A Letter to a Friend

　　570 Jiangwan Road

　　Shanghai

　　July 14, 1990

　　Dear Li Ping,

　　Glad to have got your letter. It makes me happy that you are coming to stay in Shanghai for a week . I think we can meet each other and have a good time then.

　　Now let me tell you something about Suzhou . Suzhou is famous for its beautiful gardens. There are more than 100 in all, they say. Among them the Tiger Hill was my favourite. Thousands of years ago, a king was said to be buried there with his treasure. Unfortunately, I didn't find the treasure, but we did have a good time there. I've taken some pictures there . If they some out well, I'll send you some.

　　Suzhou is worth visiting. I hope you'll pay a visit to it. I'm looking forward to your arrival.

　　Yours sincerely,

　　Chen Hua

　　40、

　　A Note Asking for Business Leave

　　Jan. 10, 1990

　　Mr. Smith

　　Headmaster

　　Dear Sir,

　　I'm applying for one week's leave of absence from the 11th to the 17th, in order to return home to see my father, who is now dangerously ill.

　　I should be very much obliged if you grant me my application.

　　Yours respectfully,

　　Foster

　　41、

　　Road Safety

　　Every year a lot of people are killed or injured in road accidents. How can we make the roads safer? Remember the following traffic rules.

　　When you ride a bike, keep to the right side of the road. Don't cross the road or turn left at a red traffic light. Give a hand signal if you want to turn or stop.英语作文