Do you know Stephen Hawking? He was one of 1scientists on space and time in the world. He2on March 14th this year. We are all sorry for it.
Hawking was born in England in 1942. When he was a little boy, he didn't have any physical problems3he was not good at sports. As for study, he showed a great interest4science. Then he studied math and science at Oxford University. At the age of 21, he became seriously ill. He couldn't feel or move5. Luckily, he had a wheelchair(轮椅)6a special computer. It helped him "talk" with others.
Even though he faced so7difficulties, he refused to give up his hope. Because of his illness, 8was difficult for him to draw diagrams (图表) or to write. So he started to think in the pictures. With this new way of9, people could understand him.
Hawking was not only a great scientist but also an excellent 10. China once invited him to give speeches and he accepted the invitation11. His speeches touched the listeners' heart and made them 12 .
Hawking was an outgoing person who had many interests. He said, "Having a meaningless life will13be my dream. When something bad14, there's no need to worry about it. Just do your best in your place."
"Never give up." That is15we should learn from Hawking.
Do you like to know how other people see the world? Listed below are of the best books for kids.
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| The little prince is a child from another planet. One day, the little prince decides to leave the planet and he visits seven planets. After that, the little prince wants to return to the home he dreams of, so he goes back to the Sahara Desert (沙漠). The book shows the importance of truth and purity(纯洁). |
| | This is a young girl's story about how she wants to become a ballerina(芭蕾舞演员). She lives in a poor place and life is not easy. The young girl fights through the hard life, and she never gives up. This story comes from the true life of the first African-American ballerina, Janet Collins. |
| | Alfie is not very tall or Smart. He isn't good at sports or art, either. Because of this, he feels like he can't do anything. Then he meets Calista, his new babysitter(保姆). Calista helps Alfie see all of the good things he can do. Alfie learns to feel good about himself. This story is full of feelings and laughter. |
Do you want to know how you can succeed in a new school term? Here are some tips for you from some teachers.
Use a calendar or chart(图表). Write down special tasks, activities and important dates on a calendar to help you remember what to do. You can also make a chart. This helps you learn how to plan for your studies.
Buy folders (文件夹) in different colors. Put your notebooks in different folders according to the subject. This helps you keep papers and notes organized.
Books are great friends. Visit the bookstore or library every few weeks to find a new book to read. The more you read, the more confident you will become.
Join all kinds of clubs or sports. It's important to communicate (交流) with teenagers outside of school. It is also a good way to help you learn how to get on with others.
Ask for help. You can turn to your teachers when there is a problem about homework, schoolwork, or relationships with your family members. They are always there to help solve problems and listen to you.
The other day, my 10-year-old daughter Anna asked me, "Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow?" Anna was a shy girl and I really wanted her to make some friends.
I said yes, thinking back to my own best friend, Laura. We lived in the same street in a small town. Like my daughter, I was shy, but Laura drew me out. She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny blonde hair and a big smile.
In senior high school, Laura went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. "I'll be back soon," she told me. But three days later, Laura's sister told me that she had fallen into a river and had not been saved. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey. Whenever I thought of her, tears (眼泪) came into my eyes.
Yesterday, Donna brought her new friend home. "Hi, Mrs. Loggia." the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and blonde. She gave me a big smile, saying "Nice to meet you. My name is Lillian." I could hardly believe my eyes. My daughter's new friend was so much like Laura. I was still puzzled (迷惑) when Lillian's mom came to pick her up later in the afternoon. I opened the door to let her in. "Judy!" she cried. "It's me, Nancy, Laura's sister." Suddenly, tears came into my eyes again.
Do you know the whales in the sea? There are many relatives(亲属) in the whale family and they always live together with whales.
Few people know dolphins(海豚) are part of the whale family. Dolphins are not fish. They are mammals(哺乳动物). They breathe air, and they have babies and feed them with milk. Dolphins are famous for their wonderful shows. They can jump high out of the water and show turns in the air. These jumps give the dolphins time to breathe.
Porpoises(鼠海豚) are also in the whale family and are quite like dolphins. But they are different in the size and shape of the mouth. The dolphin's mouth is long and thin, but the porpoise's is short and thick. Dolphins are also more talkative than porpoises. Dolphins make sounds to talk with each other under water. But porpoises do not do this. Both of them are smart and friendly to humans.
Not all the members of the whale family are friendly. Big whales are much easier to be angry than smaller dolphins or porpoises. An angry whale can be dangerous. Perhaps this helped to create the story of Moby Dick that sank (使下沉) a ship and made all the people on it die in the sea.
A good book can help you learn more things than you can learn in class. If you want to get into a good reading habit, here are a few ways.
Plan your time
You should give yourself at least thirty minutes for reading every day. When time is set, nothing can change it.
Always carry a book
Wherever you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure that you always carry a good book as well as your school things.
Find a quiet place
Find a place in your home where you can read a book quietly and no one will trouble you. There should be no television, computer, music or even noisy family members around you.
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My family love travelling. Last summer we went on holiday to Ningxia. We had been there (两次). It's a wonderful place where there are beautiful (建筑物)and interesting people. But this time I had an unpleasant (经历)in a restaurant.
On the second day we (计划)to see an old town. The hotel manager said we could get there by bus in two hours. (然而), the hot bus ride took us over four hours. We were so hungry that we had some noodles in a small restaurant. We were (吃惊的)to find them quite nice. Then I saw a man eat some little meatballs. I bought some, too. I ate the first one very quickly. I was just eating the second one when I felt(我自己)burning—my mouth was on fire! I coughed badly and there were tears in my eyes. I wasn't even (能)to describe how spicy(辣的) it was!
I drank about ten glasses of water. Everyone else saw me and (笑)at me. It was really the (最坏的)trip in my life!
The friendship between humans and dogs probably began 14, 000 years ago. Here is example of a dog's life in the human world today.
Jessie is Nancy's pet dog. She is just a member of Nancy's family. Nancy looks after her very(care). Jessie can always find delicious in her bowl when she is hungry. Every day, Nancy (prepare) meat, chicken and different kinds of vegetables for her. Jessie also has yogurt and two (spoon) of honey after dinner. After that, they go out for a walk. Nancy's husband is a famous doctor and(they) only son is away in Beijing,she has enough time and money to look after Jessi, and she really enjoys (do) it. "I want to give her the healthiest and (wonderful) life as long as possible!" she says.
参考词汇：take part in(参加)，be ill in hospital(住院)
要求：⑴文中不能出现真实姓名、学校、班级等信息。
⑵字数：100词左右。
