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SELECTED COMPOSITIONS FROM READING LESSONS
1- THE SOLAR SYSTEM
The solar system consists of a star (the sun), nine planets and a number of other bodies,
such as satellites and asteroids. The sun is the center of the solar system while the planets revolve around it. The nine planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
The closest planet to the sun is Mercury so it has the hottest spot in the solar system,
while Pluto is the most distant one so it is very cold. The Earth is the third planet and
the only inhabited one as we know.

2- THE ATOM
An atom is a system. It consists of a nucleus and one or more electrons. The nucleus is the center of the atom and consists of protons and neutrons while electrons move around the central nucleus at high speeds, so it is impossible to tell where an electron is atany one time. There is only one electron In the hydrogen atom whereas the oxygen atom has eight. Protons have positive electric charges but electrons have negative ones.

3- THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN SYRIA
Children in Syria go to the elementary school when they are six years old. They stay there for six years where they study many subjects such as Arabic, math, history and geography., Then children go for three years to the intermediate school, where they study physics and chemistry as well. After that, they go on to the secondary school if their marks are high. But if their marks are low, they enter a vocational school where they study many subjects such as carpentry and metal work.
At the end of the secondary school, students have the most important exam which enables them to continue their study in the university or in the intermediate institutes.

4- BEING GREEN
We must help the nature to remain green. The temperature of the earth Is rising because of carbon dioxide which is released by burning oil and wood. So, we must protect the forests which absorb this gas from the air. We must use alternative energy like solar power, wind power and water power instead of oil. We can help the nature by recycling the rubbish in all kinds: paper, cans and glass, and in this way we save raw materials. We must economize on water, oil and other natural resources. Our children and grandchildren have the right to live in clean environment.

5- TO LOSE WEIGHT
Our body uses calories for all its activities. The amount of calories our body needs depends on how active we are. If we are active, then our body needs lots of energy. If not, the extra calories will be stored as fat. Having much fat in the body is not good for health, There are two things we can do to lose extra fat. We can exercise to lose more calories, or we can cut down on high calorie food. In this way, our body will have fewer calories to use.

6- COMPUTERS
Computers nowadays are the backbone of modern life. They are important in business
for their quick process. They are also useful in general life for their uncountable benefits in all fields.
These magic sets have changed difficult things into easy ones and have made the whole
Earth like a small village through sending E-mails in a speedy way.
We can benefit from computers in learning foreign languages and other subjects like
math, physics, etc.
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7- GLOBAL WARMING
Global warming is one of the serious problems facing the world nowadays. It is the result of
burning fossil fuels that releases carbon dioxide. Also, it lies behind the climatic changes
we have been witnessing in the world like high temperatures, floods in some parts of
the world and droughts in others,
To stop global warming, we will have to reduce releasing carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere, because this gas is the main cause of global warming.
On the other hand, we have to use alternative energy instead of oil and coal. We have to use solar power, wind power and water power which can reduce global warming and pollution.

8- A LETTER OF APOLOGY
Dear Samer and Badr,
I am very sorry I will not be able to spend my weekend with you. I am afraid I have forgotten a very important test on Monday and I have to prepare well for it. I hope I can do well in it, Luckily, I have enough time to study.
Anyway I would be ready next weekend, I would be happy to spend it with you. I will be in touch soon, Yours.

9- FUTURE CAREER
It is selfish to speak of what each one wants and wishes to be in future. No one is an island. We all belong to a certain community which deserves our attention. Everybody ought to think of a future career according to the needs of his community, So, we have to take into consideration the needs of our community before making up our minds as to what our future career will be,

10- THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF SMOKING
Smoking is dangerous to your health and it is a waste of money. Tobacco contains three dangerous substances which are nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide. Nicotine can cause both respiratory and circulatory diseases. Tar is a sticky mixture of many chemicals which can cause cancer. Carbon monoxide causes less oxygen to be carried by blood to different cells. Young people start to smoke because their friends do or because they think that smoking makes them look older, and of course ads everywhere attract young people to smoke. Finally, nicotine is an addictive drug that we can't stop taking. So, young people must be aware of these dangers before they think of smoking.
11- How does the body try to kill the bacteria and protect itself?
When bacteria find their way into the tissues, the white blood cells escape from the blood vessel nearby and crowd around the bacteria preventing them from spreading.These bacteria stimulate certain cells in the to produce antibodies. These antibodies circulate in the blood.
When the antibody comes into contact with the microbe, it sticks to its surface and makes it easily digestible by the white blood cells (scavenger cells). As a result, the invaders can be cleared from the tissues and the blood and the infection is cured.

SELECTED COMPOSITIONS FROM THE SUPPLIMENTRY READING

12- BRATS ( Were you a brat when you were a little child ? )
When I was a little child I used to be a real brat. I often played with matches that once caused a fire in my bedroom. I sometimes hit little children who came to visit us with their parents. One day, I cut my mother's hair when she was asleep. I used to knock at our neighbor's door and run away, but one day I was caught and punished.
At that time, I always drove my parents crazy. My mother said that if there were a contest for the biggest brat, I would be the winner and get the title.

13- DO YOU THINK CHILDREN EVERYWHERE BEHAVE THE SAME?
I think children in different countries behave the same. Most children feel jealous of their brothers and sisters. They like to play with toys. Not only that but also they try to do things that make them look older.They like to take money from their parents and buy desserts. They always want to go with their parents when they go shopping.
They may do things that annoy their parents like playing with matches. Finally, They are sometimes very funny because they laugh and cry at the same time.

14- WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE A MILLIONAIRE?
If I had 19.5 million dollars, I would fulfil all my dreams. First of all, I would buy a beautiful villa with a big garden. Not only that but also I would marry the most beautiful girl in the world and make a legendary wedding. Then I would go with her on a long journey around the world for our honey moon. We would visit Paris, London and Madrid.
If I were a millionaire, I would build a hospital for the poor and of cource I would not forget to help our brothers in Palestine who fight our enemy there. If I could do that, I would be the happiest man in the world.

15- A LETTER TO A FRIEND WHO HAS A MEDICAL PROBLEM
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your letter in which you told me about your illness, Please don't be afraid of the acupuncture. Acupuncture Is a very good way for treating illnesses. It is better than other ways like taking medicines. When the acupuncturist inserts the needles, you will feel a little pinch. Some needles are long but the acupuncturist won't insert the whole needle. The needles will stay in your skin for some minutes then the acupucturist will remove them. After that, you'll feel better. I hope you'll get better soon.
Yours,

16- A MEDICAL TREATMENT YOU NEEDED ONE DAY
Last year, I had a backache and I decided to go a doctor. I was afraid that I might have something dangerous In my backbone The doctor examined me and then he asked me some questions about my way of sitting, standing and lying. After That he asked me to take some pills. He said those special pills would cure my pain. I had to take the medicine three times a day and after two weeks of treatment the pain started to disappear Then I started to feel better.

17- LUCKY THING
I myself don't believe in magic or superstitions. But, one day, when I was a high school student I had a difficult test. The next day, before I went to school, my grandmother gave me a big hat and said “ If you wear this hat today, you will pass your exam.”
I took that hat and went to school. In the class, I did what she had told me and I got every answer right. At first, I thought “ this is my lucky hat.”, but then I discovered that my hat helped me when I studied hard but it let me down when I didn't .

18- UNLUCKY DAY
Last summer, my family and I went to the beach for three days. Most of the first day was on the road because the car broke down so many times. Therefore,we arrived late. I spent all the night dreaming about swimming and sunbathing. When I woke up in the morning I was surprised. The weather was stormy and rainy, so we stayed indoors all the day. In the evening my little sister got ill, so we took her to the hospital where we spent most of the third day. Finally, we packed our luggage and came back home. It was a very unlucky trip.

19- A PLACE YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT
Since I was a child, I have always wanted to visit Egypt because it is full of historical places of
which I'm very fond. The most beautiful sights I want to see are the Pyramids and the
Sphinx. Those wonderful feats have been standing there for thousands of years. I want to vist the museum to the see the mummies. Of cource, I won't forget to travel along the Nile which is the longest river in the world.
I think Egypt is an ideal place to spend your holiday in. And I believe that travel makes man
wiser and younger.