My dad is my hero because he is brave, skilled, and respectful. I know many people say their dads are their heroes, but my dad 1 me about becoming a man, which is 2 important for a young boy.
Respect goes a long way with my dad, as does patience. As a(n) 3, my dad must 4 people every day, some of whom are nice and some are not. Either way, he 5 his well-mannered attitude.
Dad is not afraid of many things, or if he is, he doesn't tell me 6 he wants to seem tough. He may not be a big guy but since he works with his 7 all day, he is very strong. Dad works outdoors in all kinds of 8 but the worst thing he has to do is 9 up and work in an attic (顶楼) in the middle of the summer. Trust me, this is the 10 place you will experience as an electrician and when you come back 11, what is in your lungs will make you 12 for hours.
My dad and I have a very good 13. We talk about almost everything. We go hunting, fishing, and everything a dad and son would do. My dad and I enjoy hiking 14 because it gives us time outdoors together and there is nothing like that. He has 15 and taught me everything I need to know about 16.
I am 17 to be the son of Mike C. , and would not have it any other way. People come up to me all the time to 18 me I have a good dad. It makes me feel good that a lot of people think so 19 of him. He is a good teacher of my 20 and would do anything for me. This is why my father is my hero.
With the Internet, people can send and receive e-mails. On the Internet, people can skim over news. Using the Telnet, the user anywhere on the Internet can log into any other machine on which he has an account. It is possible to use the FTP program to copy files from one machine on the Internet to another.
But the Internet also brings us troubles.
Internet use seems to cause a fall in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people (who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet) experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less often, the two-year study showed. And it wasn't that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually seemed to cause the bad feelings.
Researchers are puzzled about the results, which were completely opposite to what they had expected. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.
The fact that Internet use reduces time that was used for family and friends may be the reason for the drop in health, researchers said. Faceless, bodiless "virtual" (communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversations, and the relationships formed through it may not be so deep. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.
"But it's important to remember this is not about the technology; it's about how it is used," said one of the researchers. "It really points to the need for considering social factors when you design new inventions."
Our non-profit organization had just received a large donation of clothing. As three of us walked home for dinner, we saw a woman begging by the bridge. She was old and had no legs. She shivered in her thin sari(纱巾), which offered little protection from the cold wind. Her hunger forced her to beg. My friends and I looked at each other: here was a perfect opportunity, but first it was necessary to do a little bit of research.
We went up to the woman to hear her story. She spoke very little due to her poor health and fear, but we learned enough. She lived alone in her small home. She had no one to look after her and ate whatever people gave her. The desire to help her grew stronger. After speaking to her, we headed back to get something to keep her warm. Finding the perfect sweater, we set out again to see the woman. This time, the fear was replaced by distrust as we presented her with the sweater.
"Are you robbers?" she asked. "You came here before and are back so suddenly with clothes." I was surprised by her principles. Even in her state, she did not want to wear anything that was stolen and gained through ill means.
"No, we are out doing service work." Her shoulders relaxed a bit. I then helped her put the sweater on and said, "Please don't sell the sweater." "I swear, I won't," she said.
A week later, I was out walking with my mother to get some food when I saw the woman again. This time the picture was a little different. She was still begging, but with the gray sweater wrapped around her body and a smile on her face when she saw us. I guarantee that the smile on my face was bigger.
"Did you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday?" Lindsey whispers to Tori.
With her eyes shining, Tori brags, "You bet I did, Sean told me two days ago. "
Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happened to be yours truly, Adam Freedmam. I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori aren't very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip(闲话). I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.
An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups, trouble at home, even dropping out—that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the juicier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, but cruel lies can cause pain.
If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? That answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor(传言) can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don't. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the "in group. " In other words, gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感).
Gossip also can have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The do's and don'ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.
The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your "juicy story" might have.
Do you regularly get together to talk with your family about problems or the day's events?Want to improve your family's communication skills? Try these simple steps.
Create opportunities for talking.
And if you do find yourself in the car running from place to place, turn off the cell phones, and use that opportunity to catch up on the day's activities.
Insist on family meals.
In addition to bringing everyone together for a wrap-up(总结) of the day's activities, insist on a few standing family meals. Use the family dinner table as an opportunity to share what's going on in each other's lives.
Spend time with each of your children and let them know that they matter. Older teens might enjoy going out for a hamburger or a coffee at their favorite coffee place. Younger children often enjoy going to the supermarket, especially when you let them select their favorite food.
Listen more and speak less.
When trying to improve any relationship, listening is far more important than talking. It makes kids feel respected.
Children feel comfortable sharing their problems with their parents, reducing the risk of peers having a negative influence on their lives. Parents remain connected with each other and their children, strengthening the family bond. And the whole family develops a communication style that can help improve the quality of relationships outside the home.
A. Think twice about where you go.
B. Go on individual dates with your children.
C. Do you want to understand your children better?
D. Make time for talking by reducing the number of unnecessary activities your family is involved in.
E. When it comes to family communication, listen four times longer than you speak.
F. Conversation is the key to any strong relationship, and it is especially true of family communication.
G. Maintaining positive family communication benefits your family in many ways.
Yinchuan, (lie) to the west of the Yellow River and to the east of Helan Mountain, is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,. The city that has a history more than 1300 years originally (found) in 678. It was called Western Xia from the establishment in 1038 by Dangxiang ethnic(民族) group that created splendid culture as wellsuperb architecture.
A brilliant culture has made great (contribute) to Yinchuan being a famous tourist city. Over 60 historical sites including pagodas, temples and imperial tombs (attract) millions of visitors over the past years.
A transportation system of highway, railway and airline in Yinchuan provides speed and (convenient). There are several national highways leading all parts of the country.
Here you can taste the local dishes or snacks of rich Islamic flavour. Hotels of different grades (be) available to visitors, providing you with warm and comfortable places to relax (you).
1）活动安排及费用；
2）住宿情况；
3）索取报名表及相关资料。
注意：1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3）开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Li Hua, a Senior Three student from China.
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Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
