My name is Gina. I live in Bridge Street, which is a tidy and clean community. There is a big mall near my house. I (normal) go there for shopping on weekend. You can buy all kinds of things in clothes section (部分). The clothes there are nice and (expensive). Many people come there to choose their favorite clothes. In the fruit section, you can find many kinds of fresh fruits, such as apples, bananas, grapes and so . The staff there are friendly and they always answer your questions (polite). So if you are in trouble, you can ask (they) for help. There is also a big underground (park) lot beside the mall. It's very convenient for you to park your car there. On weekends, there are always lots of people there. you don't want to wait in line for a long time, I suggest you go there on weekdays. It's (crowded) because people are busy with their work. The (mall) address is No. 288 Bridge Street. Just 200 meters east of the City Library. Come and buy your favorite things today!
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a history of more than 2,000 years, some parts of the Great Wall have disappeared. , it isstill a very popular place of interest.
It is the (long) wall ever built. It's from Shanhaiguan on the east coast to Gansu Province the northwest of China, It is about 8 meters high. The top is 8 meters wide it gets even wider towards the bottom where it is 15 meters. It is (make) of stone and brick. The top is hard enough for men on horseback to ride on. The wall was built by hand and it took (hundred) of years to finish.
No one knows (exact) when the building of the Great Wall was started. It is believed that the wall was built (protect) parts of the country during the Zhou Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shi Huang joined the separate walls built by the Qin, Yan and Zhao Kingdoms. The wall was not only for protection in the north, it was also a symbol of (China) ancient civilization(文明).
Today, many of the visitors go to see the wall. they stand on top of a tower and look down on this wall, they can't help (禁不住) saying," Wow, that's fantastic!"
The label(标签) "Made in "China" is one that is becoming increasingly common in shopping centers all over the world.
In the United States, people have a wide selection(选择) of products mostly produced in China. A large number of Chinese imports(进口商品) have created a large selection of goods in other countries, as people begin to buy more and more (produce) made in China. These goods are (wide) used in other Asian countries, where Chinese made goods are quite (popular). Chinese brand names are becoming better-known outside China now.
When Chinese Americans visit family and friends in homeland, they don't know what gift they will bring. "When I decide to visit my family (member) in China, I will have a big headache. Last year they gave me a beautiful gift, what should I buy for them now? They may not all speak English, but everyone in China knows those three words," a Chinese American said. " they see the label ‘Made in China', they will think, 'Why do you send me this?'"
The development of China has (surprise) the world. As a result, the other countries are beginning to try (cut) down Chinese goods with the use of taxes and import restrictions. According last year's economic(经济的) development report we can know the Chinese economy is affecting the world in many ways.
People from other countries will find many different surprising things in Britain. Greek: A man from Greece sees a special way of (drive) in Britain, People drive on the left in the British street, the British people never feel surprised. The Greek man said, "I've been in Britain nearly a month now. But at first, I couldn't always remember to drive on the left. Every time, my friend (remind) me. "Japanese: Japanese people can't understand British people keep their shoes on at home. In Japan, people walk in the room without shoes. If (visit) keep their shoes on in the room in Japan, the Japanese people think they are very (polite). Spanish: The Spanish people mind the way that the British people greet each other. They themselves seem (be) afraid of touching. When they meet, they just smile or nod but never kiss or hug in Spain. But the British people think kissing is usual greeting when they meet! There is an old (say), "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." When we go to a foreign country, we should follow the etiquette(礼节) of the country.
Some people have a very poor sense direction. Unluckily, I am one of them. I (visit) a place many times but I may still get lost there the next time.
When I was a little girl, I never dared to ask (stranger) the way. And so I used to walk round in circles and hope that by chance I would get to the place I was going to.
Now, I am longer shy to ask people for directions, but 1 often receive helpless or even wrong information. So I try to avoid (give) people wrong directions. If anyone asks me the way, I will say," Sorry, I am a stranger here."
Once on my way work, I was stopped by a man. He asked me could tell him the way to the Friendship Building, I gave him my usual reply. But just as I walked on only a few steps, I found he had asked the way to my office building. However, I had no time to turn back and look for him. I was rushing to meet with someone at my office and I didn't want to keep him (wait).
When I just got to my office, the secretary (秘书) showed in the man who had asked me for directions. Imagine how embarrassed I was and how (surprise) he was when we saw each other at the first sight!
You (get) different answers if you ask people from different countries," Could you tell me the way to the post office?"
In Japan, people use landmarks instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to (travel),"Go straight down to the corner, turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is (cross) from the bus stop.
In the Midwest of America, there are no towns buildings within miles. So instead of landmarks, people tell you directions and distance. In Kansas, example, people will say, "Go north two miles, turn east and then go another mile."
People in Greece sometimes do not even try (give) directions because few visitors understand Greek. Instead of giving you directions, a Greek will often say, " (follow) me." Then he or she will lead you across the streets the post office.
Sometimes if a person doesn't know the answer to your question, he or she, like a New Yorker, might say, "Sorry, I have no idea." in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I don't know." People in Yucatan think "I don't know." is not polite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. A visitor easily get (lose) in Yucatan.
The Spring Festival is usually in January or February. It is one of the (important) festivals in China. So it comes, everyone has to prepare lots of things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruit and many other things. And they often make special kind of food "dumplings" It (mean) come together". On the day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. Chinese New Year's Eve(除夕), all the family (member) come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance, some play cards and get the dinner ready. They out dumplings, fruit, meat and other delicious food on the table, and then start to enjoy the meal. They give each other the best wishes for the (come) year. At the same time, they share some (interest) things with their families. They all have a good time.
Halloween is a strange holiday. It started several centuries ago in Europe. It began as "Hallow Evening" which (mean) "holy night". At that time November 1st was (call) "All Saints' Day(万圣日)" and people honored all the saints who did not have their own special day. People believed all the spirits of dead people were active the night of October 3lst. So people would play all sorts of tricks on each other.
Black is one of the (tradition) Halloween colors, probably because Halloween activities and traditions took place at night. Pumpkins are a symbol of Halloween, orange has become the other traditional Halloween color. (make) lanterns out of pumpkins is a Halloween custom. Halloween is great fun for children. They dress up . ghosts and witches(女巫). Small (child) go trick or treating. They wear costumes, knock on doors, and shout "Trick or Treat!". People always choose (give) them candy as a treat. Adults sometimes "trick or treat" their friends, too. Usually the treat" is a glass of wine or some small gifts,
As we know, English is an important subject in middle school. Everyone knows that they must learn English well, but some people don't know how to be a good (learn). Here are, some tips that may help you with your English.
The (big) problem is people's own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look foolish(愚蠢的) they don't talk at all. Don't be of being laughed at. Only when we aren't afraid of making (mistake) can we learn English well.
The fastest way to learn anything is to do it again and again you get it right. Like anything else, learning English needs practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
The best way (learn) English is to have a good environment.
Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English radios and English news, movies and programs. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The (much) English material you have around you, the faster you will learn it.
Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by (do) exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much progress you are making.
Miss Wu is a young teacher of English in China. She loves teaching very much. One day when she was giving English class, she found the headmaster (sit) at the back of the classroom. After class the headmaster told her that he (come) to her class to find out how much English and how much (China) she was using. The result was about half English and half Chinese. She was using Chinese she gave instructions to her students and when she wanted to get feedback(反馈) from her students. The headmaster told her that she should use (much) English in her class.
Miss Wu made a plan this.
Talk with an Englishman every Sunday two hours to learn more English to express, Write some English words on cards. These cards not only remind her (use) English in class, but also help her memorize English words. Have a five-minute talk in English students before class. She will use body language if her students can't understand,
