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When I was young, I was interested in Chinese movies that I wanted to know more about Chinese culture like Kungfu and Xiqu. I often1to go to China one day.
Luckily, when I was learning theater at university, I was provided with a chance lo study2. There was a programme study Asian cheater arts either in China or in India. I3to go to China and learn Beijing Opera in a Chinese theater school. The school offered me a place to practice. It was good4I could practice whenever I wanted. Also I had5lessons -the teacher would give me one-to-one class for three hour. That was the best part of my study in China. I do appreciate(感激)this chance to6 the beautiful art!
I got a lot from my study in China. It has greatly7me and helped me develop into a more skillful8. This Chinese art gives me plenty of9. so I can use them when I perform (表演) other shows in Europe. I have10an art center to teach Beijing Opera, Now there are more fans of Beijing Opera in my country.
It is a basic ability for humans to tell more from less Surprisingly, a number of animals1this ability too. They will2more of something. Horses, for example, will go for a group of three apples instead of two apples.
This ability is3to animals in lots of ways. It helps them4the larger group of friends. Many fishes, for example, join groups for 5. If a predator (掠食动物) comes, a fish in a group of 40 is less possible to become lunch than a fish in a group of 10. So if a fish has a choice between two groups, it's safer to join the6one. A sense of number even helps keep the7. For example, a monkey group will avoid fights with other groups when they find their8 is not an advantage.
Also, the ability to do simple9is a sure thing for some animals. They10the difference between one, two, and three.
Some others can count much higher than three.
A: What are you reading, Linda?
B: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
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B: It's about a man named Robinson who lives alone on an island.
A: Really? I can't imagine! What's Robinson like?
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A: Is the story interesting?
B: Sure. I can't stop reading the book.
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B: Of course! I'll bring it to you as soon as I finish it.
A: Great.
B: It won't take long.
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A. Can I borrow it? B. L enjoy it so much. C. What's the book about? D. What's your favourite book? E. I can't wait to read the book. P. The book is difficult to understand. G. He's clever enough to get over many difficulties. |
If you have Problems describing people, don't worry! We'll use popular film characters (角色) to help you learn some useful words.
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Naive
Meaning: If someone is naive, they have little experience and believe good things will always happen. Example: In the film EI, Buddy is a naive person who grows up with elves (精灵). One day, he goes to New York City but finds things very different there. Director: David Berenbaum |
Loyal
Meaning: If you're loyal, you always give support to a person or a group and help them and act honestly. Example: In the film Toy Story, Woody is loyal to his friends and owner, Andy. He stays with Andy, even when Andy grows up and goes to college. Director: John Lasseter |
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Demanding
Meaning: If someone is demanding, they are not easily satisfied or pleased. Example: In the film The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda is very demanding. She always works very hard, and expects others to do the same. Director: David Frankel |
Talented
Meaning: If you're talented, you have a natural ability to do something well. Example: In the film McFarland, USA, coach White notices some talented runners in his PE class. He forms a cross-country group that races against other schools. Director: Niki Caro |
Mike is graduating (毕业) from Concord Academy High School and Rowan Kabbalah Community College at the same time. And he's only12. , At his high school science fair, he introduced his newest invention HORIZON OS.
Mike showed great learning ability and interest in the "how" and" why" behind things at a very young age. He began to study computer programming at age 5. He taught himself on the Internet and put his learning into practice. He has learned 10 languages.
Also, he is improving (提高) another skill: written communication. My idea is no use to anyone if l can't express it," he explained.
"Mike does well in all subjects," his mother said "When he has difficulties he will try to find a way out." His father was satisfied with Mike's non-academic (非学业的) achievements. "They mean much more," his father said.
Mike has started two technology companies. And he has a bigger dream for the future. "I really want to make things easier for people, especially the old," Mike explained. "The next, maybe a heath care robot."
Early one October morning, a nice woman sent a young magpie (喜鹊) to my home for care.
The magpie flew into the front window of a truck and got hurt, but luckily the woman was passing by.
With my care, the young magpie was doing well, but he was not happy to find himself in a cage(笼子) Several days later his wings were fine and nothing else was broken. He recovered I decided to drive him to where he was found. When arrived, I got the cage out of the car and opened the door. offered my arm. He jumped onto it and looked around. I could see he knew where he was.
Next to us was a tree. He flew straight to the top to join a wagtail (鸸钨) The wagtail made lots of high singing and flew of across the field. The young magpie remained on the top of the tree. I began to worry as he still needed his parents.
The next minute I heard the singing of the wagtail again. He was flying back and two large magpies followed. They landed on either side of the young magpie, and then put their heads in the air and sang excitedly.
According to the finding of a new UN report, the world wastes about one sixth of the food each year. That's about 1,030,000,000 tons, or 121 kilograms for each person on the Earth.
61% of the food waste is from home cooking. Food services, such as restaurants, produce 26% and groceries (食品杂货店) and other stores 13% "We thought waste was a problem in rich countries," says Martina Otto, who works for the UN Environment Program. "However, the new report finds, food waste is a big problem in nations rich and poor. "
Each year, some 690,000,000 people go hungry. At the same time, about 10% of all CO2 on the Earth is from the activities that produce the food waste. Control on food waste can help deal with hunger and cut down that pollution. It is helpful to both people and the planet. By avoiding wasting food, we can save money and time. More importantly, we can help protect the Earth's most valuable resources (资源).
Then what can we do to stop food waste? Small actions make a difference. Each of us can play a part. Next time, before you throw, think twice!
Do you ever give up easily in difficult stations? If so, imagine yourself as someone with great abilities, like Batman (蝙蝠侠). It will help you feel strong. You will not give up easily and will probably do better. This is called the Batman Effect (效应)
In a study, researchers gave three groups six-year-old children a difficult task to complete on a computer. In Group One, the children were told to repeat asking themselves, "Am I working hard?" In Group Two, the children were told to ask themselves the same question in the third person一as in" Is Sam working hard?" And in Group Three, the children were told to imagine themselves as Batman and ask themselves "Is Batman working hard?" Researchers found that the children in Group Three did the best.
How can you make use of the Batman Effect? Imagine yourself as someone who is the best for the task you are doing If you're facing a personal difficulty, imagine yourself as a wise family member. If you're running a race at school, imagine yourself as a top runner. In this way, you can become a little more like the person you wish to be.
Once, there loved a wise man. His son, however, had no goal(目标) in life and wasn't happy.
As the years passed, the man was more and more worried. One day, he handed his son a map and said," I want you to go and find a treasure. "
The son set out eagerly (急切地). He travelled really far, across forests and mountains. Finally, he reached the place and began to dig. He dug and dug, but nothing was found. Tired and sad, he decided to go back home.
On his way back, he noticed dancing birds and beautiful flowers. He met happy farmers in the fields. He found everything nice!
He got home, and his father asked," How was your journey to the pace? Did you enjoy it?" "of course not! I was worried that someone else would find the treasure before I did. But I really enjoyed the journey back home and forgot the pain of not finding the treasure. " The son continued to tell his father what he noticed on his way back.
"Nice things are always there," the father smiled "My son, I want you to have a goal. If you don't have a goal, you won't set out. But if the goal is the only hing in your mind, you'll miss something nice and won't be happy. So remember: It's important to have a goal in life and enjoy the journey as well".
