Teenagers can't afford to buy expensive gifts. So what do you do if you want to give gifts to the important people in your life? In fact, you don't have to spend much money on holiday gifts. There are many cheap ways to do that. Here are some make-it-yourself gift ideas to try:
To your mom and dad:
You can clean the room, sing a song or write a letter to your mom and dad. You could also draw a picture if you like.
To your teacher:
Sometimes students put their pocket money together and buy a teacher a holiday gift. Some kids would like to give their own gifts. You can send a nice card with the words of thanks inside. You might even write down the favorite things you've learned in the teacher's class this year. It will make the teacher feel happy.
To the kids who need a friend:
The holidays are a good time to think about people who are lonely. Maybe there is someone in your class who doesn't seem to have any friends. Try to do something for this person. It could be giving a Christmas card or just chatting with him or her. It's a small thing, but it could mean a lot to him or her.
We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and don't do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one.
First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don't talk over their heads or talk down to them.
When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what you've said.
Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.
Yesterday the police were joined by more than 20 volunteers in the continuing search for the two missing teenagers, Vicky Gray and Tom Hunter, and their guide, Gavin Jones. The police said that they had disappeared during an adventure tour of Cape York Peninsula.
This was the second day of the search and the police were now very worried about the safety of the three missing people.
The police said that the search had covered a wide area, but the rain forest was thick and their work was made harder by the recent rain. Later on Chief Inspector (警官) Roger Fleet said, “The travellers had a radio with them. If they had been in trouble, they would have called us.”
The three travellers left Cooktown very early on Saturday morning in a Toyota car. They took a small dirt road that runs down to the Daintree River, a dangerous river full of crocodiles (鳄鱼). Chief Inspector Roger Fleet said the tourists wouldn't have got into trouble if they had stayed on the main road.
A photo of Vicky and Tom was found by a policeman under the “Be Careful about crocodiles” sign near the river. Why was the photo left behind? This is just one of the unanswered questions. Other questions are: Why was the photo left behind? Why was the Toyota parked and locked at the edge of the rain forest? The police said that the travellers had left a map of the area behind. Why? Why had someone drawn a cross on the point where the car is? Is this a sign? What does it mean? If anyone can give information or has seen these three young people, contact the local police in Cooktown.
You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done?If you follow the skills, you'll make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions.One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to some other questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
Real listening at least means some things.If someone sticks to one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones (语气) of voice. If the voice sounds boring, then, it's time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well when to say good-bye. Remember to give him a handshake and say, “I've really enjoyed meeting you.”Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.
A．Almost anyone will answer a question.
B．Here are several skills that good talkers have.
C．If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret.
D．First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation.
E．Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers.
Every year, wildfires(野火) destroy much forest land. homes are broken down, and thousands of people die. smokejumpers are stop helping to stop this.
Smokejumpers are a special kind of firefight. they jump from planes into areas that difficult to reach by car or on foot. they race to put out fires as fast as they can.
At a fire site, Smokejumpers first examine the land and decide how to fight the fire. their main goal is to stop fire from spreading. using basic tools such as shovels and axes, smokejumpers clear land of burnable material like plants and other dry material. they carry water with them too, but not much.
Although most smokejumpers are men, more women are joining. Most important are your weight and height. Smokejumpers in the U.S. for example ,must be 54 to 91 kilograms, so they don't get hurt when they land, or get blown by strong winds.
Smokejumpers must be able to live in the wilderness. in Russia ,many smokejumpers know how to find food in the forest and even make simple furniture from trees.
They work is dangerous, the hours are long. But for these firefighters, smokejumpers isn't just a job. They love being able to jump out of planes, fight fires, and live in the forest. As 28-year-old Russian smokejumpers Alexi Tishin says,“This is the best job for the strong and brave.”
Not everyone has the chance ( be ) a detective(侦探). But I got one when I was 13 years old. It happened in 1988.
One afternoon, I ( walk ) down the street when I saw my father's new car. I expected(meet) my father, but to my surprise, I saw a young woman driving instead. "My father's car (steal)" I thought. So I quickly stopped a taxi and got in. I said to the driver, "Please (follow) that new car in front." And I told him why.
The taxi driver had a car phone, and I asked him to call the police. Soon we heard the sound of a police car and its loudspeaker. The police told the woman to stop her car. Our car came to a stop, too. I got out right now and(say) to the woman, "It's not your car. It's my father's."
The woman smiled and said, "Oh. You're Mr. Johnson's younger son, right? I see) your photo at your father's office." Before I could say another word, the woman explained that she was my father's new assistant.
My father asked her to take his computer to the shop to have it repaired. He lent his car. After(hear) her words, we called my father and he told us what she said was true. The police and the taxi driver laughed I felt very sorry. It was both the first and last time for me to work as a detective. Don't you think my story funny?
A. joining B. younger C. showed D. the largest number of E. outdoor F. rules G. pay more attention to H. give up I. how J. smoking |
China hassmokers in the world. Each year, about one million Chinese die from smoking-related illness. Official statistics(统计) in 2007 China has 300 million smokers, with another 540 million people forced to breathe in. China began the world Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control(《烟草控制框架公约》）in 2006. Governments at different levels havetobacco control in the last few years. Beijing ,Shanghai and Hangzhou have tobacco-control . Half of China's public health institutions have been non-smoking spaces since 2011. Smoking in some indoor public spaces and special work spaces has not been allowed since January 2011.
Selling tobacco to anyone than 18 is not allowed. The seller should ask the buyer to show his or her ID card if the seller can not see old the buyer is . Now at least 23 countries use pictures on the packages to warn more people of the danger of . The picture warnings now are printed in bigger characters, and the use of colors of makes the warning clearer.
For others and for yourself, pleasesmoking.
提示:1).几个月前，奶奶晚饭后去跳广场舞；
2).从那时起，奶奶喜欢上了广场舞；
3).现在，奶奶比以前健康了，有了很多朋友；
4).有些邻居有意见，认为音乐很吵......
5).你认为人们可以跳广场舞，但......
要求:1).包含以上信息，符合逻辑；跳广场舞 do square dancing
2).80词左右, 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入字数。
Boys and girls,
I'm very happy to speak here and I'd like to talk about my grandma.
That's all. Thank you!
