—OK. I'll turn it off.
—Oh, she is going to take a trip to London tomorrow.
Most people would get a doll or a toy from their parents when they were young. Sometimes they might like it much that they wanted more of it. Then they were in their way to become a real collector. Many collectors, young and old, start out in the same way: Their parents give them a toy, and another one, and another one, until the shelf is full all kinds of toys. Other collectors begin collecting when their parents or grandparents pass down (they) own collections. However they start, collectors are people take their interests to a whole new level.
Here are some reasons why collecting is so cool. One of many benefits you can get from collecting things (be) just having as much fun with it as possible. Nothing can be more exciting than seeing your collection arranged (careful) on a shelf or in albums, ready for the world (see). There is also that excitement from waiting for a new toy or book. Another good thing about (collect) is that you get to learn so much as well. Many collectors learn a lot about the things they collect and become experts. An even cooler thing about having your own collection is that it can (sell) at a high price after a few years if it's a very special one.
Collecting items is not only fun pastime but also a way to earn money. If you do not know how to begin your collection, ask your mum or dad for help, or visit a museum to find something that may interest you.
Allan was worried. This was his first time to go traveling by 1. He didn't know how to find his 2, so he went to the air hostess (空姐) and asked, “Could you 3 me? I can't find my seat. ” The air hostess showed him the seat and told him to 4down and fasten the seat belt (系好安全带). She told Allan not to move about when the plane was going up. And she also said that Allan's ears might feel a little 5, but he didn't need to 6 about it because many people felt like that. When the plane was flying very 7. Allan could stand up and walk around. He could either read 8, newspapers or see films. The air hostess would 9 food and drinks. Allan would enjoy the flight and 10 soon.
Timetable for the Lecture Month
Date | Day | Time | Place | Subject | Speaker |
8th Oct | Fri | 1:20 p.m. | Room 2ol, Building 4 | How to read a novel | famous writer |
11th Oct | Mon | 2:15p.m. | Room 503, Building 3 | Fire prevention | fireman |
13th Oct | Wed | 3p.m. | Room 404, Building 4 | School life in the USA | USA student |
19th Oct | Tue | 8p.m. | Room 105, Building 2 | Outer space | scientist |
21th Oct | Thur | 2:30p.m. | Room 306, Building 4 | Fighting AIDS | doctor |
22 Oct | Fri | 1:20p.m | Room 204 Building 3 | Famous football players | newspaper reporter |
27th Oct | Wed | 10:10p.m | Room 4ol, Building 2 | Traffic signs | policeman |
29th Oct | Fri | 10p.m | Room 303, Building 4 | Australian pop songs | famous singer |
Things to remember:
⑴Take a pen and a notebook with you when you come to all these lectures so that you can take some notes.
⑵Turn off or mute your mobile phone before the lecture begins so that you won't disturb other listeners.
⑶Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the lecture begins.
⑷No eating or drinking during the lecture.
⑸A small number of books signed by the writer and CDs signed by the singer will be sold at a very low price at the entrance of the building 30 minutes before the lecture begins.
⑹Small gifts from the USA will be given to students who ask questions at the end of the lecture on 13th October.
Money makes the world go around, yet the best thing in life is free. A penny saved ls a Penny earned, but you get what you pay for. Do you have your own ideas about spending money wisely? If no, now it's a great time to learn how to spend it. Follow the steps below when you are considering buying something you want.
How much do you really want?
Seeing a $25 gum ball (口香糖球) machine, Ben wanted it at first. But after thinking about it, he thought that it would be exciting for only a day or two." "Besides, it's impossible for me to chew that much gum," he said wisely.
Do you still want it a week later?
If the thing passes the "really-want-it" test, try to wait for some time to see how strong the desire (欲望) is. This method works for grown-ups too!
How will you pay for it?
After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy pirate ship, but it cost $50. He had $23 in his pocket and he got $1.5 a week from his parents. It would take Ben 18 weeks to save enough money to get the ship.
Are there ways to earn money?
Ben agreed to wash the downstairs windows at $2 each. So he got $10 for himself.
Can you get it cheaper?
After deciding to buy it, it is necessary for you to look for ways to buy it at lower prices: search for what you want on the Internet or in shops and flea markets (跳蚤市场). Sometimes you can find the same thing at a much lower price.
If these suggestions work well, you can save a lot of money. You will be a really smart shopper.
Many children like collecting stamps. Stamps collecting didn't begin until 1854. As time goes on, there are more and more kinds of stamps. These stamps are very beautiful and interesting. There are many wonderful pictures on them. And there are more stamp collectors. Not only children but also men and women collect stamps. In 1921, America began selling all kinds of stamps to the collectors. In some countries, there are even lessons on stamp—collecting in school. People all over the world are becoming more and more interested in stamps. Each picture on a stamp has its meaning in it. It may be the head of a great leader, a famous scientist or a writer. It may be a beautiful bird or fish. It may be an interesting place. Every stamp tells us a story.
“Which meal do we all need most, breakfast, lunch or dinner?” Miss Baker asks. Boys and girls wave their hands in the air. They know the answer.
“What do you think, Jim?” Miss Baker asks.
“Dinner,” Jim answers.
“Dinner is the big meal of the day,” says Miss Baker. “But I don't think we need it most.” Tom puts up his hands. “Do we need lunch most?”
“No.” says Miss Baker. “We need breakfast most. Why is this so?”
“From night to morning is a long time to go without food,” says Ann.
“That's right.” says Miss Baker. “We need food every morning. What may happen to us if we have no breakfast?''
The students have many answers to give.
“We may feel hungry.”
“We may not feel like working.”
“We may feel sick.”
“Yes, you are right,” says Miss Baker. “Now let's talk about what makes a good breakfast. Give me your answers. I will write them on the blackboard.”
The first word Miss Baker puts on the list is milk. What else do you think she puts on the list? Write your answers.
