Time capsules(胶囊)are small collections of things or information that are stored(存储)somewhere safe. They can 1by people in many years and give future people a view of life in the past.
They may have newspaper articles, popular music recordings and photos.
Historians can use time capsules to 2more about people that lived in the past.
One of 3time capsules was the Detroit Century Box. On December 31, 1900, the city put several photos and letters in a box. The box wasn't opened 4people took it out on December 31, 2000.
The things inside the capable 5us a look at Detroit in the past.
There6 photos of people and places, as well as letters written by local people. Some of them even made7for the future. For example, one person predicted that Detroit would have a population of 4 million by 2000.But 8, the population of the city was 951,000 that year, according to history Detroit.com.
Humans have 9 sent time capsules into space! The US sent two capsules into space on the Voyager spacecraft (航天器)in 1977. They're called the Voyager Golden Records. They contain (包含)sounds and pictures that show human life and culture. For example, they have10 by classical musician
Beethoven and pictures of plants, insects and landscapes (风景). The Voyager spacecraft has traveled far away from our solar system (太阳系). It is hoped that aliens might find the time capsules some day and learn about humans.
The Wandering Earth(流浪地球), China's first successful movie whose background is space, as shown on February 5. It is based on(基于)a short story of the same name by Liu Cixin, China's top science—fiction writer.
⒈Capsule(太空舱)—a core(核心)element(要素)
The space capsule used in the film has made the audience(观众)interested. "This was the first time anything like that was done, "said Wang Hong, the producer(制片人)of the movie. At first, the production(制作)team planned to use a small space capsule that had appeared in an earlier film, but found that it could not meet their needs for filming.
⒉Giant vehicles(巨大的车辆)—key to the film
Giant vehicles are the key element in the film. Famous actors, Ng Man—tat and Wu Jing, said they could not even imagine what these vehicles would be like before filming, because the idea was far ahead of our time.
The production team made about 10, 000 props(道具)to show the space better, including the giant vehicles.
⒊Saving planet itself
In the film, the earth itself is pushed forward by 10, 000 giant
thrusters(推进器). It carries 3.5 billion people about 4.2 light years
through space in order to avoid destruction(破坏)by the dying sun.
In Liu's story, each thruster is 11, 000 meters in height.
⒋Amazing opening
At the beginning of the film, it shows the environment and life in an
underground city—a big tree growing upside down, busy bookstores and snack bars and so on. There are also many snow scenes (片段)throughout the whole film.
It's a hot time for Chinese language learning across the world, not only because of China's higher position in the world but also because of the increasing economic (经济的) and cultural connections between China and other countries.
For example, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)(阿拉伯联合酋长国) plans to open Chinese language courses in 200 public primary and middle schools, so experienced Chinese teachers are needed.
Other Chinese courses opened across the world show the increasing need for Chinese—speaking talent. Mandarin(普通话) became an elective(选修的) foreign language in Russia's college entrance exam. Following English, German, French, and Spanish, Mandarin has become the fifth elective test subject for the exam.
Spain has more than 40,000 people learning Chinese. Last year about 8,000 people took the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) exam. The number of people who took the test was the biggest, according to Xinhua News Agency.
In the US, learning Chinese has been thriving for many years and is now a popular choice for American children, especially those who were born in good families. The children begin to learn Chinese at an early age because their parents believe that learning Chinese will help them build successful international careers(职业).
One day, I fished with my grandfather. When we sat by the river, our bobbers(浮漂) floated(浮动)together. He told me to be patient. We were lucky to enjoy the warmth of the sun. I was with my grandfather happily. I wanted to be like him. He worked hard all the time for everyone, but he managed to find time to smile at the life.
My grandfather was an amazing man. He taught me many things— the way to fish, the value of good friends, the respect for the old and the importance of working hard. The list was long. My grandfather didn't always teach me or tell me directly. When she was a child, it was my grandfather's duty to teach and guide her. It's a family tree.
The family tree is a learning tree. They balance the family structure(结构).
Over time, the branches(树枝) above grow large, join with other families, and protect the older branches below. The branches above take over (接管) their role on the learning tree, supporting the new family members. In this way, the life goes on for generations forever.
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A. Instead. I learned them from my mother. B. He was well liked by everyone. C. Gradually, the old branches grow weak, die and fall away. D. Then the things my grandfather taught my mother would be passed on to me. E. The larger, older branches support and guide the smaller, younger ones. |
A: Hello! This is Sam. ?
B: Hello, Sam! This is Peter speaking.
A: Peter, I want to go to the shopping center to buy my father a pair of sports shoes as a birthday present. ?
B: Yes, I'd love to. Which brand do you want to choose, Adidas or Nike?
A: , I'd like Anta. My father likes this brand.
B: Oh, that's a good choice. ?
A: Let's meet at the gate of Wanda Plaza at 10: 00 a. m. tomorrow.
B: All right. ?
A: Sure. You can take No.6 Bus. It can take you there.
B. That's a deal. See you then.
A: See you.
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When a wolf was walking near a village, he met a dog. It to be a very bony(瘦骨嶙峋的)dog. The wolf had not been hungrier than usual. So he began to move towards the dog, while the dog backed away.
"Let me remind you," said the dog. "it will be an unhappy thing for you to eat me now. Look at ribs(肋骨). I am nothing but skin and bone. But let me tell you something in private. a few days my master will give a wedding feast (宴会) for his only daughter.
You can guess how fine and fat I will be on the leftovers(残羹剩饭) from the table.
Then it will be the best time for you me."
The wolf couldn't help thinking how nice it would be to cat a fine and fat dog instead of the bony one. So he went away.
Some days later, the wolf came back for the promised feast. He found the dog in his yard, and asked him to come out and was ready to eat him.
"Sir," said the dog. "I shall be glad to have you cat me. I will be out as as
the porter(看门的人) opens the door."
the "porter" was a huge dog to be very unkind towards wolves, which the wolf knew by a experience. He learnt an important lesson what you can get when you can get it. So he decided not to wait and ran away as fast as possible.
Did you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world（after water）was invented by accident？Many people believe that tea was first drunk about 5, 000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink. One day Shen Nong was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water and remained there for some time. It produced a nice smell so he tasted the brown water. It was quite delicious, and so, one of the world's favorite drinks was invented.
A few thousand years later, Lu Yu, "the saint of tea", mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the finest tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.
It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn't appear until around 1660, but in less than 100 years, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.
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Your body is special—no two people in the world are the same. Although you are different from everyone else, you have exactly the same body parts as the people around you, doing different jobs that keep all of us alive.
What is inside my head？
Your head holds the most valuable part of your body in it—your brain. As you are reading, your eyes send pictures to your brain which makes meaning from what you see. Your brain helps you to remember and think, and makes sure your body is doing what it should do.
What is my skin for？
Your skin covers your body. In most parts of your body, the skin is just as thick as 0.5cm.If you cut your skin, it will have a quick cure(治愈)and stop viruses(病毒)from getting into your body. Your skin also helps you feel the heat and coldness of the environment around you. Hair grows from inside the skin. When you feel hot, extra heat comes out through your skin. As a result, your body temperature drops.
How do I move？
Muscles(肌肉) are found in most parts of your body. They work with your bones to help you move— whenever you cry or smile, eat or speak, walk or dance, etc.
What does my heart do？
Your heart is a very special muscle. It is a little bigger than your fist(拳头)and grows bigger as you do. If you place your hand on your heart, you will feel your heart beating which pushes blood to move around your body.
Organ (器官) | Function(作用) |
Brain | ★The most valuable part of your body is and it can make your body work. |
Skin | ★Skin can prevent viruses . ★Skin can help you feel the heat and coldness of the environment. ★Skin can make your extra heat come out your body temperature drops. |
Muscles | ★ both help people move. |
Heart | ★Your heart beating your blood move around your body. |
Me Before You is my favorite romance(浪漫)novel by British writer Jojo Moyes. It tells the story of Louisa Clark and William Traynor (known as Will). At the end of the book, Will dies and leaves Louisa a lot of money. What happens next？You can find out in the book's sequel(续集)After You.
Will wants Louisa to use the money to live her life happily and richly—to travel, discover new chances and continue her education. However, Louisa is too sad and finds it difficult to forget Will. Louisa now works at a bar in an airport, watching people fly to amazing places. Her boss is really unfriendly and she lives in an apartment that doesn't feel like home.
However, all of this is about to change. One night, Louisa meets a girl at her doorstep(门阶). She tells Louisa where she is and Louisa can't believe her cars. If she closes the door, her life will stay the same. If she opens the door, she will accept challenges and become the woman Will wanted her to be. Which will she choose？You'll have to find out the answer for yourself.
Jojo Moyes wrote After You because she wanted to give her characters from Me Before You a future. Her use of language is as descriptive(描写性的)and powerful as that in Me Before
You. One special quote(引文), "Because me being here sort of means you're still here", deeply touched me. I think this line is really emotional(有感染力的)and powerful.
Wen Xinrui, a student from Shanghai, together with her family, is seeing the great changes of China in recent years.
Wen's grandparents have been enjoying free health checks for people aged above 65 since 2013. It was hard to imagine in the past. The river near Wen's house used to be dirty and give out a terrible smell. But last year, (C) it was cleaned up and trees were planted on both sides. Now there are even fish swimming in it.
From 2013 to 2016, 55.64 million people in(A)_____ have been lifted out of poverty(贫困). This means their personal income(收入)has increased to more than 3, 000 yuan a month. China aims to(力求达到)make all the people get out of poverty by 2020.
Also, China now has more than 22, 000 kilometers of high—speed lines. That's about 60 percent of the world's total high—speed railways.
Such progress can't have been made without the leadership of the Communist Party of China. (D)As the ruling party in China, the Party has more than 89 million members.
They are from all walks of life(各行各业). They have a big influence on both the government and people's lives.
According(B)_____ President Xi Jinping, our socialism(社会主义)with Chinese characteristics(特色)has entered a new era(时代). The Party must always put people first and continue working hard to help people live better and happier lives.
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Today, more and more teenagers have their own smart phones. Can middle school students use smart phones at school? Different students have different opinions.
Some students think they can use them at school. It's convenient for them to call their parents, teachers or friends. And they can search what they need on smart phones.
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However, some students disagree.
