Barbie dolls always wear beautiful clothes. Do you know who makes the clothes for them? Kim Culmone from the US is a fashion designer. But unlike other designers, she only makes clothes for Barbie.
Culmone is 48 years old. Her job is to design and make new clothes for Barbie. Culmone likes to watch fashion shows on the streets. When she sees beautiful clothes, she gets some ideas for her designs.
Culmone is interested in the world of Barbie's clothes. Every day, she spends most of her time drawing different kinds of dresses for Barbie, and making them into real clothes.
"I love dolls very much. When I was young, Barbie was a very important part of my childhood. I dreamed of making clothes for my own dolls." Culmone says. But it's not an easy job. She has to spend a lot of time planning for Barbie's clothes.
"Sometimes, you think a dress is beautiful." Culmone says, "But when Barbie wears it, it looks different. Barbie dolls are a bit taller than a bottle of water."
①it always takes her a long time.
②she isn't young anymore
③the dolls are too small
④She has no ideas for her designs
Up to two thirds of children don't get as much sleep as they should do, and this can make them nervous and slow at school, researchers say.
So how long should young people sleep each night? The answer is between 8 and 10 hours. If you don't get enough sleep at night, you'll have less energy the next day.
But the researchers say many children have missed out on 4,500 hours of sleep by the time they are seven years old. They say that children miss sleep because they have TVs and computers in their rooms, and busy parents don't read to their younger children at night any more. The traditional “bedtime story” helps children to relax and fall asleep peacefully. Children with TVs and computers in their bedrooms were more likely to sleep badly, and to get less than eight hours' sleep. Even losing one hour's sleep a night can mean that children do less well at school.
German scientists think that your brain keeps working while you're asleep. To show that they were right, they gave two groups of people a problem to work out. One group went to sleep, and the other group stayed awake. The result? The people who slept worked out the answer more quickly, suggesting their brains had been trying to find the answer while the people were asleep. So, make sure you get enough sleep tonight, and you'll be at your best tomorrow!
Saidie and Bessie are sisters. They are Americans. They live in the mountain village. Saidie is 104 years old and Bessie is 102 years old now. They tell their stories in a book called Having Our Day.
Here is some of their advice for living a long and healthy life.
★Get up early.
They get up at 6:00 in the morning.
★Have a good breakfast.
The sisters eat oatmeal（燕麦片），half a banana, bran（麸皮）and eggs with a little cheese.
★Take exercise every day.
The sisters like to do yoga（瑜伽）. They also walk every afternoon.
★Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.
The sisters like eating apples. Just like the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
★Don't get married（结婚）
The sisters have no husbands or children to worry about.
★Don't always listen to the doctors
When something is wrong with us, the doctors don't know what to do with us. They are always surprised to see us live so longer.
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is important for us. What and how should we eat to be healthy?
First, we must have enough food, never too much or too little. The food must be clean and we should cook it properly.
Second, it's very important for us to keep a balanced diet. Different kinds of foods are necessary, such as rice, bread, meat, fish, eggs, milk, fruit and vegetables. Rice and bread give us energy. Meat, fish, eggs and milk help our bones grow. Fruit and vegetables make us healthy.
Third, we should eat regularly. It's said that half of the students don't have a regular breakfast or don't eat anything in the morning. It is bad for their health. In fact, a good breakfast keeps us strong.
In short, we should not only eat enough food and healthy food but also eat regularly.
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Last summer holiday, some students from China spent an unforgettable holiday in different countries. Here is what they said about their1
Liu Na, a middle school student, spent her holiday in Thailand. She worked as an elephant helper. She2two weeks in the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. She said the founder（创始人）of the park had saved 28 elephants3the last ten years. The elephants are now able to live4in the Nature Park. Some foreign students like me come to feed them, take them for a bath in the river and play with them. With our5,the elephants don't do hard work every day. We're so proud of that.
Wang Jiao,6college student from China, stayed in America for a year. “I taught Chinese in a Confucius Institute(孔子学院) in New York. Nowadays, people all over the world are becoming more and more7in Chinese language and Chinese culture. So are the Americans.8a Chinese, I am happy to tell students what I know about China and Chinese culture. We made dumplings,9songs of Zhou Jielun and did Taiji together. That was a great experience both for me and for my10students.
Zhang Liang, a postgraduate(研究生) studying in a famous Medical University,11in Africa for several months. When he first got there, he was12to see many people die just because they had no money to see a doctor. Then he13to help them out. “When you see children with happy and healthy14, you will forget your problems!”
If you want to have a meaningful life in other15, if you want to help the rest of the world, why not give yourself a chance and have a try?
Hi Karen,
In the morning I went shopping with Morn. First I bought some fruit. I bought some (watermelon), bananas and oranges. Then I bought some vegetables. I. bought some onions, carrots, potatoes and (lettuce). I also bought a lot of bread (piece). I bought much (cheese) and yogurt as well. I bought many hamburgers and (sandwich), too. Why did I buy so much food? Oh, some of them are for my brother Ted's birthday party. The party is at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. If you (be) free, come to the party. I would be glad if you (join) us. Well, this afternoon my cousin Emma might (visit) me, but I' m not sure. If she comes, I (call) you. Then we can fly kites together in the park. Please (wait) for my phone call. Susan
Nowadays, camping has been popular among young people. It's a great way to be outside and enjoy the nature. Whether you (更喜欢) to be in the woods, mountains, or by the river, you are sure to have a wonderful experience when you go camping. Here is some advice (为了) camping.
Fire may be (危险的) , so just use fire out when you must. Make sure to put the fire out when you don't use it.
When you are talking, keep your （说话声） down. If you talk loudly, you may disturb (打扰) other people and you will (也) miss the chance to see wild animals outside.
It is necessary to put up your tent only in safe areas. If you put up your tent in other areas, you may get into trouble. Remember to do it for your (安全).
Don't forget to take your camera so that you won't miss the wonderful natural wonders. Later, you'll understand (多么) nice they are. Make sure your camera has enough power.
People often get （丢失）in the forest . It's a good way to take a map that (帮助) you to get the right (方向). Now, people usually take GPS with them. Maps and GPS can help you find the way easily.
