The Kennedy Elementary School band (乐队) is special. That's because Tony Boland, a member of it, is 79-year-old flute (长笛) player. His story tells us that you're never too old to toot the flute.
After working at the school for more than ten years, Tony joined the fifth graders in the band. His grandchildren were at the school. He helped children with their reading.
He started tooting the flute many years ago, when his wife tried to throw away (扔掉) their daughter's' flute.
"You will play better if you play with others," he told a reporter.
Brian Enabnit thought Tony would make a difference to the band.
"He's great. He's helping the students around him," Enabnit said.
Tony practises with the students once a week and performs with them. They played at the Dubuque Community School District's Band Festival earlier this month.
Fifth-grade student Courtney Less thought her older classmate was successful.
"He's an excellent player," Courtney said. "All of us are afraid when giving a performance, but he isn't."
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This weekend my sister and I want to see a new movie named the BFG(《圆梦巨人》). Its story is from a book by British writer Roald Dahl. I think it must be fun! —Tony |
| I'm looking forward to visiting my grandparents' farm, I'm happy that next weekend my father is going to take my sister Gina and me there. There are many kinds of animals, such as cows, ducks and sheep, I'm going to milk the cows. Gina plans to take some photos with the animals. —Kate |
| I don't like to stay at home all the weekend. So I plan to go hiking with my friends tomorrow. We are going hiking in the countryside for 15 km. We're going to visit some places of interest along the way. — Paul |
| Australia is my favorite country. This summer I'm going to Sydney with my parents. We are going to visit the Sydney Opera House, take a walk on the beach and eat good food there. —Rosa |
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I think Blue Moon Theater is the best place to relax in my city, although it's a latte noisy(喧闹的) there, Blue Moon Theater is not far from my home, It has the most comfortable seats and plays the best music. I go there to watch movies with my friends two or three times a month. —Frank |
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I think the best place to relax in my city is the People's Park. I go for a walk there three to five times a month. Sometimes I go there to play badminton(羽毛球). It is my favorite sport. And sometimes I go there to skate with my brother. —Zhao Min |
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I think Red Star Library is the best place to relax in my city on weekends. People can read all kinds of books. There is also a computer room in the library. People can watch videos or play computer gamers. Every Saturday after I finish my piano lessons in Green Piano Club, I go to the library to read books or watch videos with my sister. —Alan |
Pack up and Fly away
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Hainan Island Hainan Island is wonderful place of sun, sand and sea, It is in the south of China. It's famous for its underwater beauty. Tianyahajiao is also very famous, It attracts lots of tourists around the world every year. |
Thailand(泰国) Thailand is in the heart of Southeast Asia, Its capital Bangkok has some of Thailand's greatest buildings, I like the Grand Palace(大皇宫), Chiang Mai (清迈) is a big city in Thailand. There are many historic temples(庙) there, such as the Wat Phra Singh temple. The temple has a history of over 600 years. |
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Australia This country is a land of beauty and diversity (多样性). It is famous for, Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock(艾尔斯岩). Ayers Rock is 3, 000 meters long and 348 meters high. What's more, children can also it see many animals here like koalas, kangaroos and sheep. |
South Korea's Jeju Island(韩国济州岛) As a volcanic(火山的) island, Jeju once was one of the New Seven Wonders(奇迹) of Nature. Not only that, Jeju attracts children with its Teddy Bear Museum, There, people show historical events (事件) with teddy bears. |
Everyone has friends. Please read the following passages (段落). You can know more about friends.
Friends are people you know well and like. They can be different kinds of people. Some of them may be outgoing. Some may be quiet. But they're all the people you like to spend time with.
Friends are important in your life. They can make your life interesting, give you advice (建议) and help you in difficult times. Life is going to be hard and boring if you don't have any friends.
In different time and places, you have different kinds of friends. When you play sports, you may have friend who often plays with you When you feel sad, you may have friend who can comfort (安慰) you.
A good way to make friends is to do some activities with others. You can join some clubs or sports teams. And if you want to learn something, you can take a class. There you can meet people and make new friends.
Old friends are important to you because they know you better. A good way to keep your old friends is to ask them to your birthday parties and that kind of things.
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A. How to keep old friends B. What friends are C. The ways to make new friends D. Different kinds of friends E. Why friends are important F. How to talk with a new friend |
I come from London- very big city in England. Over 8 million (百万) people 1 here, so it's always 2. So moving to a town 3 only, 5,000 people was a big change for 4. There are some differences between the two 5.
The town I am living in now is 6, so everyone knows each other. At home in London, I don't 7 know my neighbors. Also the air in town is 8. I like nature, and it's interesting to see 9 the trees change in different seasons. My favorite thing about living in town is that can see many 10 at night. can hardly see any in London. Here 11 is dark at night and the stars twinkle (闪烁) in the sky.
However, it's easy to go around in London. I can 12 buses or trains almost 13. Another good thing is that there are lots of 14 in London, so I can buy what I need easily.
I always 15 I was a city girl, but now I like the town, too. They are like two different worlds, but both are interesting.
