I designed(设计) some of my own Smile cards personally. One of them is for "hiding" 1 in unexpected places. I hoped that this would be found by someone who really 2 it.
So, I went to a local supermarket near here and placed a $20 bill with the 3 behind a product(产品). I then went to another side to see who would find it. I wanted to see 4he or she would react(反应) !
After a while a lady5 the money with the card. Then she looked around to see if she could know who left it. I was 6to find she put it back! I guessed she really didn't need it.
After about another seven 7a lady with a young boy found the money. They started looking around the 8! I guessed they were looking for hidden 9! Again the money was put back.
I never saw who finally needed the money 10 I did get to see just how amazing some people were! Also, I'm glad that those who didn't think they needed the money left it for someone who did! Very warm!
Climbing Mount Qomolangma, the World's highest mountain, has now become more difficult. The government of Nepal asks climbers to come down the mountain with at least 18 pounds of garbage. That's the average amount of garbage a climber leaves behind on Mount Qomolangma.
Climbers would leave garbage along the way. This helps climbers keep their bags light, so they would have energy to reach the summit. The garbage problem in Mount Qomolangma is not new. In 2013, climbers carried down a total of four tons of garbage.
The new rule came into effect in April of 2014. To make sure it is followed, climbers will have to hand in some money to the officials before they climb the mountain. When they climb back down the mountain, the officials will check them to make sure they bring down the 18 pounds of garbage. If they do, their money will be given back to them. If not, climbers won't get their money back. Also, the officials won't let these people climb the mountain again.
An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish young man, and he quickly spent all the money, so soon he had nothing left. Of course, when that happened, all his friends left him. When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had trouble.
"My money has finished and my friends have gone," said the young man. "What will happen to me now?"
"Don't worry, young man," answered Nasreddin.
"Everything will soon be all right again. Wait, and you will soon feel much happier. "
The young man was very glad. "Am I going to get rich again then?" he asked Nasreddin.
"No, I didn't mean that," said the old man. "I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to having no friends."
Writing your own funny comic strip
a. Practise drawing and create your characters.
In order to ensure that you're at your very best, create sketches of basic items. People, animals, backgrounds, and props are excellent subjects to begin with.
Choose attractive names for them and dip deep into your characters. This will help you connect to them, and you'll be able to bring them to life in your comics.
b. Think of a short, amusing tale or a humorous skit featuring a joke for your comic.
Once you establish a basic plot, write down the main story with additional details.
c. Make a rough copy of your first comic.
Determine its structure, as well as the size of the boxes that will contain the characters and their story. Use stick figures or quick drawings to figure out the basic skeleton of your comic. Do not worry about doing your best, as this is a rough draft.
d. Create a unique name for your comic and a good copy of your comic.
If you have trouble thinking of one, surf the Internet for suggestions or read other people's titles for inspiration.
Once you are satisfied with the drawings, go over them with black ink for a professional look. To colour the comic, you can scan it into the computer and digitally colour it. Otherwise, you can use special colour pencils or markers.
e. Show the comic to your family and friends and keep your comic in a safe place.
Ask them to read it and give you a critique. This will help you to gauge how funny and successful your comic is, which will guide your future comic- making.
Continue practising and creating new comics. You may consider publishing your works in the future.
①Think of a short, amusing tale.
②Create a good copy of your comic.
③Create your characters.
④Make a rough copy of your first comic.
⑤Keep your comic in a safe place.
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Fun with shadow puppet plays Shadow puppet plays are an ancient form of performance. They began in Asia, but now are performed all over the world and they can be adapted(改编) to tell any kind of story. In a shadow puppet show, the puppets can't be seen. Only their shadows can be seen. |
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A shadow puppet stage can be made by using a piece of board(木板). ●Cut out an opening from the centre of the board. ●Cover the opening with a piece of white cloth. ●The puppets hide behind the white cloth. A bright light is set up behind the puppets. When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows are shown on the white cloth. When the puppets move, the shadows move. |
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⑴ Choose a story with two or three talking characters. ⑵ Draw the shape of each person or animal on a piece of black poster board. It will be easy to follow the lines if you draw them with a whit pencil. ⑶ Use scissors to cut out the puppets carefully. ⑷ Make a drinking straw(麦杆) connected to the back of each puppet. ⑸ Use it to control each puppet across the stage. Have a friend read the story while you move the puppets. |
There is little doubt that house cats first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The cleverest relative is the American wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa.
Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000 ~ 7,000 years ago. From Egypt, cats started to move around the world. At about the same time, Egyptians began storing grain(谷物) in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However, cats don't like to be told what to do! Now, scientists believed that eats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally, some of the cats began to grow comfortably around people. These were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other, they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago, eats started to live with people.
Soon cats were in Greece, then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cats likely bred(繁殖) with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today.
Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly, but be careful! If a cat feels it is in danger, it will fight back—just like a wild cat.
Mr Black was over fifty years old. He sometimes made some (mistake) in his work, and he lost his work. So he (have) lots of free time to do something. Then he often met his old friends under a big tree. There they talked anything they liked.
One day, some old men were (sit) together again and talking about young people in this world. They all agreed that the old people were (clever) than young people. Then one of the old men said that young (man) were stronger than old men. All of them agreed that this was true, but Mr Black didn't. He said, "No, now I am as strong as when I was young man." His friends were (surprise) at what he said.
"Well," said Mr Black. "Near my house, there is a big stone. When I was a young man, I tried (move) it, but I couldn't because I was not strong enough. I am an old man now, and I try to move it, I still can't. So I am as strong as when I was young. "
