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It was the summer before my third grade. Our girls' softball team was facing real pitchers(投球手) 1the first time. Before that, we could just hit the ball on the tee(球座). When the coach started pitching, hitting became 2for me. I missed every single pitch. From the side, I heard my teammate Emily laughing at 3. My face got hot and my throat felt like it had a softball stuck in. At that moment, I was starting to4playing softball.
The next afternoon, when Mum said it was time to play the game, I told her I was 5. She allowed me to lie down for a while. So I went to my room and 6myself in bed. This was difficult for me because I was fine and just 7to avoid softball.
Soon Mum came in and said, “Time to go!” She didn't even ask if I felt 8. I imagined Emily laughing from the sideline, and 9I really did feel sick to my stomach. I began crying loudly. Still, Mum pulled my team T-shirt over my head. She said, “You have to 10for the rest of the season, and only after that we can talk about 11you'll continue next year.” She added that practice was what I needed, not 12. She promised to practice with me.
I got two hits that afternoon, and Emily didn't make a13. Every week after that, I practiced at home 14I got to be one of the best hitters on the team.
That 15taught me being afraid is part of life, and I can do whatever is expected of me if I keep working and practicing.
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Come on! Get in Style! Do you want to get some styling tips to look bright and pleasant? Come and join us in the new Styling Club to make yourself different! What will you learn? ★basic haircare and skincare tips ★make-up(化妆) and hair styling skills ★proper mix-and-match skills ★dressing tips for special occasions(场合) Stylist Ms. Janice Smith will teach members the above skills. Not only will you become more confident with your look, you will also have the chance to help with the make-up and styling for school activities like fashion shows and New Year's parties. When and where do we meet? Our club meets every Tuesday after school, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, at Room TA01 in the Student Activity Centre. Howcan you be a member? Students who want to join the club should visit our website at www.kts.edu.au/stylingclub to sign up before 15th September. There are only 20 places. First come, first served! What is the cost? Each member needs to pay $50 for styling products. Howcan you get more information? For further information, you can email Karen Yung (karen.yung@kts.edu.au). She will be happy to answer all your questions. |
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Around the world, there are about 7,000 National Parks. Most of them cover huge areas of land where nobody lives. However, the National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild areas where there are few human activities.
The National Parks in England are called “England's Breathing Spaces” because they are places where people can go to be in the open air, away from the dirt and noise of cities. They provide wonderful scenes of mountains, woods, grasslands and wetlands. And there are plenty of activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or ride bikes for fun. Many of the parks put on activities for families.
Every year there are about 110 million visitors to the parks, bringing many benefits(益处) to the areas. At the same time, it creates problems too. First, life can be difficult for local people. Car parks and roads are too crowded. Gift shops and cafes take the place of many everyday shops. Even house prices in some areas can become too high. Besides, country roads can be damaged, for too many people walk, cycle or ride horses on them. Roads can be rebuilt, but then they look less natural. Another big problem to the National Parks is litter. In the parks it is a danger to wild animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun. Such fires in wild places can be out of control.
▲ ? All National Parks in England are making more rules, which tell people how to take good care of their environment. If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be well kept and continue to give pleasure to many people for a very long time.
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Have you ever been in a conflict(冲突)? Do you know how to solve it? Conflict resolution is a peaceful way of trying to solve a conflict. Both sides in the conflict explain what they think happened to cause it. The person who listens to both sides is called the mediator(调解人).
After both sides tell what they think happened to cause the conflict, they discuss ways to solve it. They try to come up with a “resolution” that both sides agree to. They cannot be angry during the communication. Everyone should use good listening and attending skills while talking. If voices get too loud or it appears that someone is angry, the mediator will speak up and have them treat each other with respect. After different suggestions are shared in how to mediate the conflict, it is time for discussing the best solution(解决办法).
Here is an example of how conflict resolution works step by step in a school playground setting:
●Someone says a student pushed him on the football field.
●The person who was accused as the “pusher” says it was actually an accident.
●The person who was pushed gets the mediator.
●The mediator takes the two persons to a quieter place, away from others to talk.
●The mediator calms them down and lets them know he understands their feelings.
●Each person describes what happened.
●The mediator repeats what he heard, so it is clear to everyone.
●The mediator asks for ideas to solve the problem.
●The two persons offer their own solutions.
●The two persons have a discussion and come to an agreement.
●The mediator makes sure the persons follow the solution.
●The mediator offers praise for solving the problem.
Conflict resolution can be used in many environments. It encourages people to tell what really happened, to share their feelings, and to work together peacefully to solve the problem. It offers people workable steps to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator.
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Kathy could still remember the night she had to leave her home in Hungary. It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible. She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her treasure—a beautiful silk scarf.
Kathy and her best friend, Monica, had asked their parents to buy them matching scarves. They each would wear the scarves as a symbol of their friendship. Kathy had no idea that she was going to America that night and would not be returning.
Kathy kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Kathy was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, “Don't worry, Grandma, nothing's going to happen to your scarf. You'll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today.” And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.
That afternoon Eliza left the interview, feeling sure that she had got the job. So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. As she was sitting at her table, she felt someone looking at her. Sitting next to her was an old woman, who could not take her eyes away from her.
“I'm sorry, do I know you?” Eliza asked.
“I'm sorry, dear, but you make me think of someone I once knew,” the old woman replied. “My best friend looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like the one you're wearing around your neck.” Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard stories of her grandmother's best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this be Monica, her grandmother's childhood friend?
Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman.
“My name's Monica, dear. I lived in Hungary as a child, but my family had to leave when I was fourteen years old. I've been living here in California ever since.” said the old woman.
Eliza could not believe her ears …
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All About “A-thons”
A marathon(马拉松) is a long-distance running race. Now it is not only a competition, but some people organize marathons for charity(慈善). Runners get friends, families and other people to (支持) them. They promise to provide a certain amount of money for every race. For example, if the runner runs one (千米), the providers each give the runner $1 for the charity.
A (许多) of money can be raised this way. However, not everyone can run, so people in the USA have thought of other ways to raise money, using the idea of a marathon.
Walk-a-thons A walk-a-thon is similar to a marathon, but people walk(代替) of running. This is one of the most(受欢迎的) ways for people to raise money.
Read-a-thons Many schools organize read-a-thons to raise money. Students can get money (简单地) for the number of books they read in a given amount of time. They may have (十) weeks to read. Little kids can also get money according to how many (页) they read. The read-a-thons are (举行) not only to raise money, but also to encourage teenagers to read.
Bowl-a-thons Bowling is an (有趣的) sport for many Americans. In a bowl-a-thon, people raise money for every point they get in the game. The higher the score is, the more money they make for the charity.
Justin is a 16-year-old boy. He is thinking about how(spend) his money during winter vacation. He (save) up about 300 dollars already. He plans to buy computer with his money but he also wants to go skating with his friends. He can't do both he doesn't have enough money. What should Justin do?
We are often in these kinds of situations. You want to see a concert Saturday, but it is also your mother's birthday and you do not want to let(she) down. In this case, you don't have enough time to go to both (place). You must make a decision. You must think about should be done first. You must consider the following questions (serious).
◆Which is more important?
◆Which decision needs my attention more?
◆Which choice would satisfy me more?
After you've answered these questions, it may be much(easy) for you to decide what to do. So the next time you must make a decision, remember to prioritize(优先考虑).
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A list of books for English skills and for fun | |
□ Basic English Writing □ Secrets of English Words □ A Guide to English Listening □ 20 Topics for English Speaking | □ Treasure Island □ RobinsonCrusoe □ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland □ Time for Kids (a magazine) |
注意：1）必须从书单中选择 2本书刊，并阐述理由。
2）文中不得出现与你身份相关的信息。
3）词数：80~100。短文首句仅供选择使用，不计入总词数。
短文首句： To improve our English, the school has given a list of books for us to read this summer.
