Many libraries charge a late fee(费用). If you return a book after a certain date, you pay a fine. But this might be changing. For public libraries, anyway. Some say these fees stop some people from using the library. And the point of libraries is to make books available. So we asked our readers what they think about late fees. Keep them? Or stop them? Here's what two kids bad to say.
☑ Do you use the library?
☑ Have you had to pay for returning a book late?
Fiona Sheehy, 9, NY | Libraries should charge late fees. Do you enjoy the library? You can discover new books there. But you might not get a chance if kids don't return them. Paying a fee will teach kids to be responsible. This will help when they get older and have a job. Some borrowers return books late. The money can be used to make the library a better place. So late fees are a must. |
Aiden Robinson, 10, CA | Libraries should not charge late fees. Some people just need time to finish the book. Late fees at some libraries have reached $50 for a couple of books. Many kids can't afford that, And a late fee doesn't make people more responsible. What works is sending reminders. Or libraries can provide more overnight service for book return. I learned from the news that this helped in Brooklyn, New York. |
Click www.libraryservice.com to give us your opinions.
Artist Jasmine Cho paints the picture of famous Asian Americans. But she does not use paper to create her art. She uses cookies. Cho said the sweet treats are meaningful because they can help people know more about Asian Americans. The 39-year-old artist believes her art comes from a feeling of not belonging when she was young.
Cho has got fans over the last several years as she always makes cookie faces in detail. Famous actors like Awkwafina and Daniel Dae have praised her cookie designs. The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Cho has lived since 2009,even honored (给……荣誉) her with a "Jasmine Cho Day" in 2020.
In 2016, Cho made a video in which she was making cookies for her online bakery (面包店). The cookies were exactly like her friends. So the cookies received attention on social media at once. Soon, others wanted her cookies, too.
A few months later, Cho held her first show. She made cookies of Asian American Pittsburgh natives, like Leah Lizarondo, the founder of 412 Food Rescue. Lizarondo remembers how surprised she was to find that Cho bad made her into a cookie face. "I shared it as widely as I could because I was so proud to be among the people she did cookie portraits (肖像) of," Lizarondo said by email.
In 2021, Cho wrote a children's book Role Models Who Look Lite Me. In the following years, she has given over 20 speeches in different countries. For her, the biggest exciting thing is when young Asian Americans, particularly females, feel encouraged. "They tell me things like, ‘I learned more in your 15-minute talk than I have in my whole class that's about Asian American history,' or something like that," Cho said.
①Cho gave over 20 speeches in different countries.
②Some cities honored Cho with a "Jasmine Cho Day".
③The cookies made by Cho became popular on social media.
④Cho wrote a children's book Role Models Who Look Like Me.
When something is troubling us, it's natural to try and make it go away. We might head to the doctor or make a trip to the local drug store for medicine. Unluckily these methods can be expensive and it takes time.
But have no fear, because you might be able to come up with useful home remedies (治疗方法)with nothing more than a few simple ingredients from your house.
At one time or another, it seems everyone comes down with the flu. Along with taking it easy and getting plenty of rest, you can tur to chicken soup to make you feel better. Mothers from around the world have been making it for thousands of years for sick relatives. The hot soup warms you up and its pleasant smell helps to clear up your nose. It's often prepared with onions, carrots ... which all provide vitamins.
Nothing drives people mad quite like getting the hiccups (打嗝). In some cases, nothing seems to drive them away. Next time you've got a bad case of the hiccups, try this sweet solution. Take a full teaspoon with sugar and swallow it down. The sugar is thought to get your throat muscle (肌肉) to relax. Just don't overdo it, or you might have to take a trip to the dentist.
Headaches are another trouble. If you get one, try putting a pencil in between your teeth. A major cause of headaches is stress, and when we're worried, we often tighten our jaws (咬紧牙关), which pulls a muscle that connects to our head, and this action causes the pain, By placing a pencil in our mouths, we are giving our minds a signal to relax our jaws. This can reduce (减轻) the headaches almost immediately, But just remember not to bite(咬) it hard.
Headphones are helpful. They are good for blocking out noise. And we use them to listen to music no influencing others. But headphones can be harmful, too. They can cause hearing loss if the volume (音量) is too loud. Studies show that one out of every 10 kids in the United States has some hearing loss. The cause is loud noise.
How Hearing Works
An ear has many working parts. Their job is to tum sound into something your brain can understand. And there are cells (细胞) inside the car that help you hear. "We call them hair cells," Jackie Clark says. "They look like hairs standing up." Clark is a professor at the University of Texas, She studies how loud noises affect (影响) our ears.
Sound moves and makes the hair cells move back and forth. Loud noises can damage (损害) these cells by getting them not straight anymore. Once the cells arc damaged, they don't grow back.
▲
One sign of hearing loss is tinnitus. It's a ringing in the cars. "It's like someone is playing the violin for a long time," Clark says. "It's difficult to get away from it." And the damage affects more than your ears. It can cause worries and stress.
How can you protect your ears? Keep the volume on your headphones low. You should be able to hear sounds around you. And other people shouldn't hear noise from your headphones.
Measuring(测量) Sound
Sounds or noises are everywhere. Raindrops are 40 decibels (分贝) while fireworks are 140 decibels. What about your headphones? They can go higher than 100 decibels. That's too loud. To protect your ears, keep your headphones at about half volume. And don't listen too long. About an hour a day is safe.
Homestay 1 | Homestay 2 | Homestay 3 |
☆In the countryside. ☆A single room with a bed, a sofa, a TV set and a bathroom. ☆Twenty minutes' drive from the school. ☆Chinese food twice a week. *Must be back home by 9 p.m. ☆$80 a week. Email at Homesiay@yahoo.com | ☆In the city center. ☆A shared room with two beds, a bathroom, two desks and free Wifi. ☆Five minutes' walk from the school. ☆Hot water for 24 hours. ☆$100 a week. Write to sandy@homeslay.net for more information. | ☆Near the subway station. ☆A single room with a bed, a desk, a sofa and a shared bathroom. ☆Ten minutes' subway ride from the school. ☆Fun activities with the host family on weekends. ☆$90 a week. Cal1 203-8399 to book one. |
Homestay | Homestay 1 | Homestay 2 | Homestay 3 |
Location(位置) | In the city center | Near the subway station | |
Rooms | A single room | A single room | |
Price/week | $80 | $100 | |
Contact(联系) | at Homesiay@yahoo.com | Write to sandy@homesiay.net | Call 203-8399 |
Which homestay do you like best? Why? (不超过20词)
The twins were filled with excitement as they were planning a surprise for Mother's Day. They planned to make French toast (吐司) and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. When the big1 came, the pair went to the kitchen quietly early in the morning. They put some rice into a pot (锅) and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenny put two pieces of bread into the egg mixture. Everything was going smoothly2 Jeff started frying (煎) the bread. The pan was too3 and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenny threw the burnt piece, put in the other piece and4 the fire so it cooked slowly. Then Jeff noticed the porridge boiled over. Jenny felt scared.5 , Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. Just then, they caught the smell of burning. The other piece of bread in the pan had turned6 as well. As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father7 . "Don't be worried!" He helped them clean the mess quickly. After that, Jeff told their father their plan. "Sounds great! I can8 you to cook," their father said. Hearing this, Jenny and Jeff9 with joy in eyes. With their father's help, it didn't take long10 the French toast and chicken porridge were ready. When11 was ready, their father left the kitchen, promising to keep their12 . The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. "Happy Mother's Day!" "It is unbelievable! You can cook! It's the biggest13 I have received," seeing the breakfast, their mother said excitedly. Her face shone with14 . Their father winked (眨眼) at Jenny and Jeff and said, "They have known how to15 others." It was a secret only shared between them.
Have you ever traveled to London? As the capital of England, it is(wide) known for cultural mixing. The art treasures from every country as well as lots of(show) can make you travel all over the world within London.
The London Eye ishuge Ferris wheel (摩天轮) by the side of the Thames River in London. The whole thing is 135 meters tall. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and(popular) place of interest in the UK, visited by over 3.5 million people every year, When it(build) in 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, until 2006, when the 160m Star of Nanchang appeared.
It was called Millennium Wheelfirst. Then since 20th January, 2011,(it) new name has been the London Eye. At the very beginning, London Eye was just a building for the(celebrate) of the year 2000 and would be pulled down after five years.it was so popular that Englishmen and tourists regarded it as a symbol of London. Therefore, the city government decided(keep) the London Eye and tried their best to protect it,
taste activity why fall take place |
Jia Ling, a famous Chinese director, shines brightly in the world of cinema. With her understanding of human feelings getting much(深的) she has created two wonderful films that make people quite interested. Both of them appeared in(二月). The first one is Hi, Mom. The second one is You Only Live Once. The lead character, Le Ying, was once a fat girl. Then she(保持)exercising for a year and finally turned into a strong boxer. The story reminds us of our own changes.
One of Jia Ling's greatest achievements is to bring out the best performances from her actors. Although she is strict during filming, her actors often speak of her as a friend and(仰慕) her a lot. She knows how to guide her(团队) to do a great job. What's more, she is also a talented screenwriter and a(幽默的) actress. She often writes the stories by(她自己), making sure they are both interesting and encouraging. The stories are always about family, love, and personal(发展).
Her films are not only fun to(享受), but also full of meaning. Today, Jia Ling is really one of the most important people in Chinese cinema and (传播) love and joy in her special way.
要求：1)请先将题目补全后再作答；2)文中不得提及真实的人名、校名等相关信息；3)词数 80-100 词左右。
An Unforgettable ▲
