"Aly, I know you tookthe money. "
"I didn't take themoney, Grandma.1 youlove me, you should believe me. "
Her anger came from a deepplace.2 herwould only cause her anger to rise. So I tried a different way.
"I love you, Aly.I don't understand3 youtook my money, but I want you to know you don't have to4 from me. When you love someone, you share whatyou have. You can keep the money you took, and I will also give you5 else you want. What else do you need?"
She shouted at me, "Ididn't take your money! I don't want your things!"
I went to the kitchen andpicked up my6 cup."I love this cup best. " I put it on the table in front of her."You can have it. " She looked surprised.
Then I started gathering other things and placing them before her. "Take this ring. Take this scarf. Take this…"
She said, "No, Grandma,no. Stop it!" But I7 puttingothers on the table. As the things grew, the fire left her eyes, her8 dropped, and then her thin shoulders(肩膀) began to shake with crying. Only then did I stop and put my arms9 her. "I love you, Aly. Just ask me for whatyou want but no stealing. "
She didn't admit guilt(认错), but the stolen money10. Aly didn't change11,but she did change. Aly is a high school student now, and an almost straight A student.She has learned to12 people'sfeelings. She is smart and funny sometimes. I am so proud of the wonderful youngwoman she has become.
Now I can leave any moneylying around. I know13 thatshe will not take it. She has not stolen from me since that14 time. Sometimes,15 is the best punishment you can give a child.
I teach because there is a great fulfillment that
comes in working with girls and boys.
I teach because I wanted to be an artist, and
I can do so, by painting dreams for children.
I teach because I wanted to be a musician, and
I can, in giving inspiration to children.
I teach because I wanted to be a , and
I can, in writing impressive passages of mankind.
I teach for it is in this where I can see
the worthwhile and true fulfillment of living.
Kumquat is a funny name for a fruit. But the fruit doesn't taste funny. It's delicious! Kumquats are small fruits that look like little oranges. The Chinese name for this fruit means golden oranges! The peel of other fruits like oranges and lemons taste sour. But the peel of the kumquat is sweet, and you can eat it. The inside of the kumquat is sour. So when you eat a kumquat, it tastes both sweet and sour.
The Daming Kumquat Factory has been making delicious kumquat products for 60 years. You can come to the factory to learn about the delicious fruit and taste the products! The fruit can be dried and used in candy.Itcan also be used in baked goods. You can also walk around the factory. The owners of the Daming Kumquat Factory think nature and the environment is very important. They try to keep the factory area as natural as they can. Most of the roads are dirty roads. And they don't use any chemicals(化学物质) on their plants.
The Daming Kumquat Factorymakes a lot of kumquat jam(酱). You can evenmake your own. To make the jam, first remove and throw away all the kumquat seeds.Then boil the kumquats. After the kumquats are cooked, they are mixed together withjuice. Then everything is cooked in a pot with some sugar. After cooking, pour thejam into bottles, and let it cool. Then enjoy your kumquat jam!
a. Cook everything in a pot with sugar. b. Let the kumquats jam cool.
c. Throw away the kumquat seeds. d. Boil the kumquats and mix them with juice.
This week, we answer aquestion from a listener who writes: I work with some native speakers of English.I want to practice speaking with them so I'll improve my English. But sometimes,I get nervous, so our conversation ends quickly. How can I talk with these friendsfor a long time?
You are right. It is not always easy to keep a conversation going in English. You might not be sure about what to say. Or maybe you are afraid that your pronunciation is not good.
First, remember the importanceof listening. Listen to the other person carefully. So that you can ask a follow-upquestion. For example, let's say the other person tells you, "I just got backfrom a trip to Canada". You can follow up with a question using Who, What,Where, When, Why, or How: Where did you go in Canada? What was your favorite placethere? How was the food there? If you want to keep a conversation going, it's agood idea to ask questions that cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.If the other person asks you a 'yes' or 'no' question, try to give a longer answerto help keep the conversation going. For example, a friend might ask, "Hey,have you seen the newStar Wars movie? You could just answer, "No, Ihaven't". Or, you could say more. You could answer, "No, but I plan tosee it soon. How about you?"
Do not worry about your pronunciation. If your pronunciation is a little different, the other person will still understand your message if you try speaking slowly and clearly. When you're travelling in an English-speaking country and have some free time, be brave and speak in English with someone who does not look too busy. You may make a new friend.
OK, that's it. We wouldlike to hear from you. Please understand that we cannot answer all of the questionsour listeners send us.
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Do you like skiing, camping, rock climbing, or photographing? If so, this is the club for you! The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) offers activities on weekends and during school vacation. |
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A. In September, there's an overnight trip for new members. This outing introduces the supplies and equipment(装备) that will be used throughout the year. B. In October, the club takes a three-day-trip to Governor's State Park. There, older members teach new ones rock climbing skills. Bring your camera. The views are wonderful. C. In January, the club travels to Pontiac Park, where members learn about winter camping and cross-country skiing. Three feet of snow covers the ground and the temperature can be -10℃! D. Throughout May, there are several 50-miles bike rides. E. June brings a weekend swimming trip to Lake Blue. |
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Whatever you like to do outdoors, the OAC can help you have more fun doing it. Are you ready for some adventures? Call us at 555-6311. |
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In Western countries, people usually New Year at midnight on December 31st-January 1st. People may go to , sometimes dressed in formal clothes, and they may drink champagne(香槟) at midnight. Other New Year are followed to bring good luck the new year. One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Year's Day. The more grapes a person , the more good luck the person will have in the year.
Life is full of unexpected things. All we can do and should do is cherish(珍惜) every day. This is what Go Away, Tumor is(try) to tell us.
Sad (movie) always make me sad, but this one me laugh. The movie is based on the comic artist Xiong Dun's true experience. It tells how she (fight) against the serious disease during the last days of her life. But surprisingly, the story (tell) in a light and funny way. The movie can (be enjoy) as a comedy for the most part. It brings Xiong's wild imagination to life—-one moment ,she fights against zombies(僵尸), and the next she has a data with her Mr. Right. Some say the story seems too happy. But if you've read Xiong's comic series or visited her micro blog, you'll know that she is just a woman of positive energy.
Some days Xiong passed away, she shared her experience in the hospital a talk show. Her courage has (encourage) millions of people.
要点如下：⑴杭州是浙江的省会城市，也是浙江最大的城市，历史悠久；
⑵杭州也是中国最美丽的城市之一；
⑶杭州以西湖闻名于世，一年四季风景如画，环绕西湖有许多公园和名胜古迹，如白堤，雷峰塔等；
⑷杭州盛产龙井茶和丝绸，这是杭州的象征；
⑸杭州也有许多美食，杭州人很友好。
⑹去年你们学校春游去过杭州，那里给你留下了美好的记忆，以后有机会还会去。
参考词汇： the West Lake , all year round , places of interest , Bai Causeway(白堤)，Leifeng Tower(雷锋塔)，be well-known for, 丝绸silk, Longjing tea, produce , the symbol of ,tasty, on school trip, memory
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3）不少于 80词，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
Dear Jenny,
Thanks for your last letter. I know that your family will go to Hangzhou on your vacation this winter holiday. You want to know more about Hangzhou. Ok, let me tell something for you.
Hangzhou is the capital of……
I hope you'll like Hangzhou. Welcome to this beautiful city soon!
Yours,
Zhao Mei
