Gold Coins and a Selfish Man
Once upon a time, there lived a greedy and selfish man named David. He always wished to have a lot of money and often cheated others1 money. David never shared anything with2 of his family and friends.
One day,3 small bag full of gold coins was missing, there were 50 gold coins in the bag. David became very worried. He searched inside and out for the bag.4 found nothing.
After a few days, a ten-year-old daughter of one of the workers of David's named Tina found the bag. The worker knew David5 for the missing money everywhere, so he went to David. David was overjoyed to get the coin 8 back. Because of his greedy nature, he decided to play a trick on his poor worker.
He shouted at his worker, "There6 75 gold coins in this bag, but you gave me only 50! Where are7 coins? You have stolen them! You are a thief." The worker was shocked to hear his and tried his best to explain. Hoverer, David still took him to the count. The judge8 heard both the sides. David said, "It's quite clear 9they have stolen 25 coins!"
The clever judge knew that David was10. Everyone in that place knew about David and his nature. Soon, the judge made his judgment.
"Since David lost a bag11 had 75 gold coins and the bag found by Tina had just 50 coins, it seems that the bog that12 does not belong to David. It was lost by someone else. If anyone13 a bag of 75 gold coins, please tell me. As there is no report about the loss of 50 coins, I order the girl and his father to take those 50 coins 14 a prize of appreciation for their15!"
On the day of the interview, I got up at 6:00 in the morning. I got to the interview place without having breakfast. I was the 24th interviewer (应聘者) and the 22nd was a short ordinary-looking girl. I greeted her by1 my head. I asked her where she graduated. She told me in a low2, " I graduated from a junior college, the only one without getting a bachelor's degree (学士学位) among the 50 interviewees."
I didn't3 the interview would last so long. As I didn't have4 , my stomach started to ache. I had to sit by the table for a5. Just at that time, the girl asked me what happened. I told her, "I didn't have breakfast this morning, so my stomachache comes to me."
After a while, a worker came in and6 me a bottle of milk and a piece of bread. It was certain that they were bought by the girl. I felt7 all over my heart because I hadn't imagined she would be so nice to help me —her rival (竞争对手).
Luckily, I got the job. The first day I went to work, I was8 to see the girl there. She also got the job. Later I asked her why she got the job. She said with a smile. "That day when I bought you the9, an interviewer went to the toilet with papers in hands. He asked me whether I could help him to copy those papers while he was in the toilet. I helped him. After I came back to him, he asked me why I took the food in hands. I told him the10. Then I got the job." At that moment, I came to know that when the girl helped me and the interviewer, she also helped herself.
Helping others will benefit yourself as well.
One fine day the Warthogs (疣猪) were walking among some trees.
"Remember," said Mr. Warthog, "this is a dangerous place. Always stick to the paths and never go off exploring things that don't concern you." Suddenly, a terrible noise came into their ears.
"Baby Warthog, I've warned you before," said Mrs. Warthog. "Say pardon when you burp!"
"That wasn't me," said Baby Warthog. "It was the lion up there!"
Sure enough, a lion was hanging upside down from the tree above them. He was caught in a trap (陷阱).
"Please," said Lion, "let me down. I've been up here for three days and I think I'm hungry and thirsty to death."
"How silly do you think we are?" said Mr. Warthog. "If we let you down, you will eat us!"
"I promise I won't!" pleaded Lion. "I am so weak for lack of food, so I am as harmless as a small cat."
So the Warthogs undid the trap and set the Lion free.
"Thank you so much," said Lion. "Dear Mr. Warthog, sweet Mrs. Warthog and lovely, delicious, good-enough-to-eat Baby Warthog, I am so grateful, I could just gobble you up!"
Mrs. Warthog didn't like the sound of that. She didn't like the way Lion was looking at Baby Warthog and licking his lips either.
"Like this?" said Mrs. Warthog, and she pulled hard so that the rope went tight and Lion was once again hanging upside down from the tree.
"What did you do that for?" said Lion.
"My family and I set you free," said Mrs. Warthog, "and you were going to thank us by eating Baby Warthog here! What an ungrateful guy you are!" The Warthogs turned their backs and walked away with their noses in the air. Lion hung upside down like that for another three days until Grass Mouse came by.
"Excuse me," said Lion, who was now so weak for lack of food that his voice was just a whisper. "Would you please be kind enough to help me down? I promise I won't hurt you."
Grass Mouse's mother had told him to stay away from lions, but she had also said that he should always help other animals in trouble. Grass Mouse climbed up the tree and with his sharp front teeth he gnawed through the rope that was holding Lion.
"Thank you so much," said the Lion when he was back on solid ground.
Lion wasn't going to make the same mistake twice, so instead of thinking about eating Grass Mouse, he promised to help him whenever he is in trouble.
On Feb 26, when an Italian lawmaker (议员) went into the country's Lower Chamber with a mask to prevent the novel coronavirus, he was criticized (批评) by his colleagues for "causing panic (恐慌)". Articles from Western media carry headlines such as "No, you do not need face masks to prevent coronavirus." You might be surprised, as in China and other Asian countries, people have willingly put masks on during the outbreak.
Western thoughts about masks
In the West, people are taught to wear masks only when they get sick. Masks are seen as a tool to protect sick people and prevent the disease from spreading, so healthy people don't need to wear them. Therefore, during the novel coronavirus outbreak, overseas Chinese students said that they would be "stared at like a virus spreader" if they go out with a mask. According to a survey done by Global Times among some European and American people, wearing a mask in public can make them feel "worried", "shy", and "afraid of being looked at differently."
But as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow around the world, many people in the West are changing their attitudes. In the US, for example, the need for masks is very high now. The US surgeon general (卫生局局长) has been asking people to avoidhoardingmasks, as they are more needed in hospitals than by the general public, for this reason people should buy enough for their needs.
Mask culture in the East
In Asian countries like China and Japan, there has been a long tradition of mask-wearing. In China, for example, when doctor Wu Liande invented the modern medical mask during the pneumonic plague (肺鼠疫) in 1910, the mask became a symbol of China's position as a modern, scientific nation, according to Scottish medical anthropologist (人类学家) Christos Lynteris. The 2003 SARS epidemic again led to the wide use of masks as a form of anti-viral protection in China and elsewhere in East Asia.
In Japan, wearing masks has long been seen as a manner to reassure (使安心) others when one catches a cold or flu. Some Japanese also turn masks into fashion accessories (配饰), with different colors and patterns to match their clothes. Wearing masks is also a way to "hide" for young women when they don't have their makeup on.
In more collectivist (集体主义的) cultures in Asia, wearing masks might also be a symbol of solidarity (团结) during the outbreak, according to Lynteris. "Mask culture [in Asia] creates a sense of a fate (命运) shared, common obligation and civic (公民的) duty." People wear masks "to show that they want to stick together" in the face of danger, Lynteris wrote.
Walter Dean Myers, born on August 12, 1937, was an American writer ofchildren's books. He was known for young adult literature (文学) He wrote more than 100 books, including picture books and non﹣fiction. "I care about writing for young people because Iremember how much I needed help and guidance at that time in my life, "Myerssaid in his book.
Myersloved writing. He got up at five o'clock every morning. He worked at home in asmall office that used to be his son's bedroom.
Myerswould first write an outline for every book. He calledthis prewriting.He imagined what the story would be and wrote down ideas in a notebook. To makesure there's enough action and dialogue for a good story, he thought of 30scenes. He wrote a short description of each scene in his notebook.
Healso cut out pictures of real people and put them on his office walls. Helooked at those pictures and came up with ideas. Once he knew what the storywould be and who the characters were, he began to write the book. He wrote fivepages a day on his computer.
Myersusually worked on three books at a time. When he was not prewriting or writinga book, he might be rewriting something he had already completed. Then he wouldsend the story to his agent (经纪人). He orshe made suggestions for the story. After these final changes were made, thebook was published and made its way to bookstores and libraries. By that time, Myerswould begin to write his next book. "I want to do the best that I can withmy writing." said Myers.
①writing ②making them be published ③prewriting
④making changes ⑤sending stories to the agent
May 6th & 7th 9: 00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. Central Hall of City Library
Come to get books at a great price and support a charity(慈善机构). * You're welcomed to give away books for all ages. *Buy used books (including some best sellers) as follows.
Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff, US $2.99 (used) Albie has always been an "almost". He's almost good at sports. He's almost smart enough to pass his spelling test. He almost makes his parents proud. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he's not very good at. However, things begin to change when Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista. What will happen to this "almost" boy?
This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamki, Canada $5.83 (used) Every summer, Rose goes with her mum and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. Rose's friend Windy is always there, too. But this summer is different. Rose's mum and dad keep fighting. Rose and Windy want to run away from it, but they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. It's really a summer of sadness and growing up.
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm, US $1.06 (used) Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly dead goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He looks a lot like Ellie's grandfather, a scientist who's always been crazy about immortality (永生). Could this strange boy really be Ellie's grandpa? Has he finally found the secret to immortality with Ellie? |
It is said that the eyes are the windows of our soul (灵魂、精神). Your eyes need everyday attention. Firstly, you have to pay more attention to your diet. . It's good for your eyes. Besides, a regular amount of Vitamins A and B2 should also be taken.
Secondly, you must have a regular and sound sleep. It relaxes the eye muscles (肌肉) and gives them the rest required, sleep can help the body to repair its tired tissues (组织). Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day.
Blink (眨眼) your eyes at regular periods, which makes the eyeballs watery, and gives them a good wash.
Lastly, you should use your eyes in right ways. Fox example, if a small thing goes into your eye and you start rubbing (摩擦) it, which is wrong. . Don't read or write in the Sun. Use sunglasses to stop the sunshine from shining directly into your eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching television or working on the computer can also cause eye tiredness, so a good rest is required.
If you always take care of God's most beautiful gift, your will be very colorful!
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A. Rubbing is harmful to your eyes B. However, you have to look after them properly. C. Next, it's necessary for you to exercise eyes every day. D. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eyes. E. Have more fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs and milk. |
A lot of wild animals are . We must to protect them.
I felt after taking a bath!
A safety lecture in our school last week.
Could you tell me about a moment ago?
Angela was not prepared, she seemed and did really .
The doctor often states necessary Doris to eat healthily.
I Pity the Farmer already.
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