—I you listen more and read more. That can improve your pronunciation and intonation.
—No problem.
— I'm not sure. You can check it online.
—It could be . I think she was feeling very nervous.
—It's school ID card.
—Nothing much, I am some magazines.
— . And welcome to the nature park again!
A: Can I help you, sir?
B: Yes.
A: There's a store on Center Street. You can buy one there.
B: Thanks. Your English is quite good.
A: By the way, are you working here in Beijing?
B: No. I'm not. I've come for the football game this weekend.
A: Oh, so you are a player. Welcome to Beijing
B: Oh, no, no. I'm not a player. I'm just a football fan.
A: Me too.
B: Two weeks. I've visited some places of interest.
A: What do you think of Beijing?
B:Friendly people, delicious food and. Oh, I just love the city.
A: I'm so glad you love my city.
B: Thanks. Nice to talk to you. Goodbye!
A: Me, too. Goodbye.
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A. Thank you. B. Where can I buy a map of Beijing? C. It's a very beautiful city. D. Is there a post office near here? E. I hope you will have a nice time this weekend. F. How long have you been here? |
A: Uncle Smith, this is John speaking. I'm sorry to call up so late, but may I speak to Jim?
B: Jim is out. May Ia message for you?
A: OK, please. Jim and I tried out for an adventure (冒险) tour competition on the Internet a week ago. Today I was told that we were accepted.
B: Oh, that must be dangerous. What do you want to do it?
A: We want to do sports and something exciting.
B: You'dnot. We will worry about you.
A: Uncle Smith, don't worry. We can take good care of ourselves.
B: Are you ready for it?
A: Yes,ready for it.
B: Good luck.
A: thanks.
B: It's OK. I'll tell him to call you back later.
A. clearly B. that C. However D. proud E. looked down F. accept G. understood H. said I. surprised J. food K. brave L. what |
In China, people think being modest(谦虚的）is a virtue(美德）and being proud is bad. Once I heard an American boy say to a Chinese girl, " Your spoken English is good. "But the girl answered," No, no. My English is very poor. "The boy felt . He thought he might not make himself understood or the girl had not heard him " Yes, you speak very well," he said again. the girl still kept saying " No". In the end, the boy didn't know to say. What's wrong with the girl's answer? She didn't the praise in the same way as the American people do. She what the American boy had said, but she thought she should be modest. In the west, people will feel and confident when they are praised. So if someone says the you have made is very delicious, you should say," "Thank you." In western countries, if you say " No" while working, people may think that you really cannot do it. If you often say "No", you'll certainly be upon by others. So in the west, you should be to show yourself. In my opinion, being confident does not mean being proud, so sometimes you should be confident of yourself.
It is often said that dogs are "man's best friends". But for some children in China, this idea has taken on an even deeper meaning.
Wu Qi, a dog trainer (驯养师) in Shanghai, started the Paw for Heal (PFH) program in China about eight years ago. The program trains dogs for animal-assisted therapy (动物辅助治疗). These animals help elderly people feel calm and less stressed. They also help people with mental illnesses (精神疾病).
In Shanghai, the dogs have been trained to help kids with autism（孤独症）. Autistic children are easily confused (困惑的) or scared by their environments. But when the PFH dogs are around, they feel much more calm.
Pet owners can train their pets to become therapy dogs through PFH. Although this training is difficult (only 20 percent of dogs end up passing the program), it also helps a lot of people.
"She (my dog) makes me happy every day, and I think she can bring happiness to other people in need as well," pet owner Wang Rui said in a report by Sixth Tone.
Animal-assisted therapy is new to China. But Wu has high hopes for the future, as he is now working together with a Scottish (苏格兰的) university to improve his program.
"Through learning from the European team, China may shorten the time to catch up with Western countries in this field (领域) by several decades." Wu said in the Sixth Tone report.
If you are home alone, and somebody comes to the door, you will probably shout out "I got it" so that it seems like someone else is there with you and you are not alone at home, this way you can be safe. Then how can we stay safe in our daily lives? Here are some tips:
⒈ It's a good idea to give your apartment a safety check—before you even move in. Complete this safety check list. Can you see who's at the door without opening it? Are your doors made of metal? Have all your doors been rekeyed since you moved in?
⒉ Become BFFs (best friends forever) with your neighbors. If you're shy, then you'd probably prefer anything else to chatting with neighbors, But make an effort to be friendly, if only for safety's sake (面子). In one way or another, your neighbors may be your best wealth in times of trouble and they'll be more willing to lend a hand to a friend than they are to help out a stranger.
⒊ Always throw parties. Burglars (窃贼) are less likely to target busy homes. So yes, this can be your excuse to throw a party. Having people over can make your home seem like there are more people living in it. It'll also show would-be burglars that a lot of friends have got your back.
⒋ Be smart about spare keys. Burglars know exactly where to check for spare keys. So don't think you're being clever by hiding them in the mailbox, or under a carpet. Instead, you're better off leaving them to a friend or trusted neighbor.
Young people can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Liu Wei, a Junior 2 student from Hefei, could not understand his teachers and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.
14-year-old Yan Fang, one of the students from Guangzhou, has been afraid of exams since the final exams last term. She can't think of anything to write when she looks at the exam paper.
A recent report says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental(心理的)problems. Their trouble includes being worried and very unhappy and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many students who have problems won't go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others don't want to talk about their secrets.
Liang Yuezhu, an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital, has the following advice for teenagers:
*Talk to your parents or teachers often.
*Take part in group activities and play sports.
*Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.
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A. Then keep taking steps. B. I can't start such a huge goal. C. And how can you try to reach your goals? D. To change a habit, try changing where you spend your time. E. Is it more important to practice singing than play video games? F. Does shopping take you a lot of time？ |
You have lots of things you'd like to do. But sometimes it's hard to get to the finish line — just like your goal. How can you break your bad habits and develop good ones?
Here are a few opinions we often get from kids, followed by ideas that might help.
● I can't get away from screens.
If you usually spend time lying on the sofa and watching TV programs or a video when you're bored, go somewhere else instead. Take a book to your room or your violin to the backyard. Or ask if you can help cook in the kitchen.
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Start with "showing up." Then take one small step or do one tiny task, followed by another and another. For example, how do I practice the piano? First, sit at it. Then play one note at a time.
Starting with a supersimple step often helps. Why? It's easy, quick, and gets you in action.
● I have no time.
Take a look at the choices you make about how you spend time. Do those choices show what's important to you? Can you spare 10 minutes a day to work on a goal? Let's suppose you want to be singer.Talk with a parent about why your goal counts. Discuss whether you can let go of something less important to free up time to achieve it.
When we say someone is in a blue mood (情绪), it means he or she is unhappy or sad. Are you feeling a little blue? Here are some fast and easy ways to cheer you up.
Exercise
When you exercise, your brain gives out a chemical (化学品) called endorphin (内啡肽), This chemical makes you feel happy. That is why exercise is good for you.
Have a talk
If something or somebody is troubling you, don't quarrel (争吵) with other people. It is a good idea to have a heart-to-heart talk with a friend or a family member. Learn to tell them your feelings, and it's a useful way to make you feel better.
Have some hobbies
For example, playing pop music or drawing something will make you smile. Act like an artist. Draw, paint, or make something. Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less nervous.
Laugh more
Laughing is the best way to improve your moods. It is said that children laugh 400 times a day, and adults only laugh 20 times a day. What happens? Experts say if we laugh more, we will be happier and healthier.
Think positively (积极地)
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful scene or a time. Never think about anything terrible that you can't change. What's more, leave your room, go outside and do your favorite things. Sun and fresh air are good for you. Be a kid for a day. Play games, watch comedy movies or read jokes online
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Exercise |
The chemicalout by your brain makes you feel happy. |
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Have a talk |
Having a heart-to-heart talk is a useful way to make you feel. |
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Have some hobbies |
Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less. |
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Laugh more |
It is said that children laughtimes a day than adults. |
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Leave your room, go outside and do your. |
Molly Jackson was a high school girl from Australia. Molly loved cars very much and she decided to buy one for herself before graduation. In order to get enough money, she looked for part-time jobs on her school board and on the website.
Among kinds of part-time jobs, the one which interested her most was to be the mascot (吉祥物) of her school sports teams. It was paying $15 an hour, which was really a lot for a high school student. So Molly went to the job interview. The interviewer asked Molly why she wanted to get the job and why she thought she had the ability to do it well. Molly said that she loved her school very much and wanted to get more students excited about the school's sports teams.
Molly got the job at last! She felt very happy. Her first day of work was at a basketball game. She got to school early that day. When she got to the basketball field, it was just 7 o'clock, only the basketball players were there. Molly put on her costume and her bear head. It was very heavy and hot inside. She kept thinking about how she wanted a car to make herself feel better.
That day, Molly's high school basketball team won the game. The crowd got up from their seats and cheered. A lot of people wanted to take a picture with Molly. She spent an hour just taking pictures. By the time Molly could go home, it was already 11 o'clock, and she felt very tired but happy. She thought about how much money she made. It was the thing keeping her going.
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Study on the Internet or at school |
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Study on the Internet |
1）choose to study whatever they are interested in; 2）learn at any time and at any place |
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Study at school |
1）communicate with teachers face to face; 2）make friends easily |
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With the development of the Internet, some people think students just need to learn online instead of going to school every day. It's a hot topic and it has caused a heated discussion in our class.
