— Yes, they are.
— __________________. I enjoyed myself in Qingdao very much.
Bill, a thirteen-year-old boy, thought he had grown up to be a man. But his parents told him, "You won't be a real man until you begin to1helping others."
One morning, his parents gave him some money to2some milk for them. Outside a shop he saw a homeless old man who looked very3. Bill went to him and asked, "What's wrong with you?" "The old man answered, "I'm hungry. I haven't had any food for two days."
By thinking of his parents' words，Bill said to the old man, "Let's go to the4."
When they got there, Bill asked the waiter to bring out bread and coffee to the old man. The old man finished the meal quickly. After the waiter5the plate and the cup, the old man said, "Sorry for giving you so much6. I'm fine now. I'll7forget your kindness! You are a very good young man." Bill was8when he heard this. Just when he wanted to pay for the meal, the waiter came. Bill and the old man learned9that the food was free10it was the birthday of the boss, and they were the first customers(顾客)that day.
Dear Chen Jie,
How is it going? Last Monday, we talked about our dreams in the class meeting. Some students didn't know what they wanted to be in the future. But I said that I wanted to be an English teacher. I hope to be a good teacher like Mr. Wu. He makes his math class interesting. He often tells us to work hard and try our best to achieve our dreams.
What are you going to be when you grow up?
Yours,
Li Ming
Dear Li Ming,
Thanks for your letter. My dream is to be a voluntary(志愿的)doctor. But my parents don't agree with me. They think the job will sometimes be very difficult. This week I wrote to my Chinese teacher, Miss Liu. I asked her for some advice. She said that a good doctor could help more people and she told 8me not to give up my dream. Now, I'm sure of my dream job and maybe I will go to work in a poor place one day, but I will always be your friend!
Love,
Chen Jie,
Many people say that they are working too many hours. They don't have enough time to relax or to stay with their family.
Work hours are different from one country to another. In France, people spend about 1,646 hours a year at work. In Japan, however, people work about 2,159 hours a year. That means a Japanese worker works 513 more hours a year than a French worker.
Why do people work so many hours? Some people work extra hours because they want to make more money. However, many companies don't pay overtime. Their workers don't get more pay for more work. Some people think it's their duty to work more hours. Some are afraid of losing their jobs if they don't work more hours.
Many people say that their vacations are too short. In France, people get five weeks of paid vacation a year. In Germany, they get four to six weeks， and in the United States, two weeks. One study shows fewer than half of workers used all their vacation days. In Great Britain, there is a saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull (迟钝的) boy. "If that is true, there must be a lot of dull people in the world.
Walking
If you want to get healthy or stay healthy, there is one easy activity for you—walking.
You may think that simply taking a walk is not enough to make a big difference. You may think that you need to do something like running to stay healthy.
Well, a new study says that is not true. It finds out that walking may be as good for us as running.
Running is high-impact (高强度的) activity and can be hard on the body. So, many people cannot run. Walking seems to have all of the advantages and none of the disadvantages of running.
Dr Russell Pate is a professor of exercise science at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. He says, "Walking is one of the easiest and safest exercises a person can do. You do not need to learn a lot to get results."
Walking needs no special skills or equipment. You can do it anywhere. It fits easily into your daily schedule(日程表).You can walk at work. You can walk if you want to go shopping. You can take the stairs instead of the lift.
Walking is a great exercise for beginners. If you are out of shape or getting back into shape after an illness or accident, walking is perfect. You can do a little at a time, or as we like to say, take baby steps.
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A. Why do you think so? B. What's the weather like in Tianjin? C. What can I do there? D. When is the best time to visit Tianjin? E. Is it very hot in summer? F. Could you go sightseeing with me? G. Certainly. |
(Betty is talking with her friend Daming on the phone.)
Daming: Hello, this is Daming. Who's that?
Betty: This is Betty. I want to visit your hometown--Tianjin. Can you give me some suggestions?
Daming:
What do you want to know?
Betty:
Daming: Yes, you are right. It's usually very hot in summer.
Betty:
Daming: I think you'd better come in October.
Betty:
Daming: Because the weather starts to get cooler and the trees start to change color.
Betty:
Daming: You can visit many places of interest here, such as Tianjin Ancient Culture Street and you can also try some traditional Chinese food.
Betty: I'm looking forward to visiting Tianjin. Thank you for your suggestions. Bye-bye.
Daming: Bye-bye. Hope to see you soon.
There is nothing in my bowl and the chair was also .
My teacher my mistake patiently just now and asked me to correct it.
Please the lights before leaving the room.
My younger sister likes .
I like pandas, and I like elephants .
Charles Darwin
One of the most famous scientists to study adaptations (适应) was Charles Darwin. He was born in England in 1809.He wasn't the best student in his school, but when he was 16, his father sent him to a medical school. Charles liked spending time outdoors observing(观察) nature more than attending medical classes. He dropped out (退学) without graduating.
Next, Charles's father sent him to school to become a minister (牧师). This time he made it to graduation. But he didn't want to do the work of a minister. His friends encouraged him to follow his interest in science.
After graduation, Charles was invited to sail on the Beagle as an unpaid (无薪) scientist. He wasn't the first choice, but he was the lucky one to go. The Beagle was to travel to South America and then around the world. The crew' s (全体船员) task was to make maps of the places they visited.
On December 27th, 1831, Charles Darwin sailed from England on the Beagle. The trip was planned to last two years. In fact, it lasted five years. During this time, he saw many amazing things. He collected lots of plants and animals and took them back to England to study.
Twenty-three years later, Darwin published an important scientific paper with another man named Wallace. Darwin described how some animals have adaptations that help them survive. They are passed on to offspring(后代). Darwin's ideas about adaptations are still very important to the study of living things.
People spend almost a third of their lives doing one thing: sleeping. Every year，there is ad for people around the world to celebrate the importance of good and healthy sleep –World Sleep Day.
Sleep is like food for the brain (大脑). A good amount of sleep helps the body and brain grow and .
People of different a need different amounts of sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults (成年人) need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine per night.
H ，many students don't get enough sleep because of early school start times and too much homework. The China Youth and Children Research Center（中国青少年研究中心)reported that about 80 percent of middle school students don't get e sleep.
A lack(缺乏) of sleep can greatly affect(影响) a person's life. Students w don't get enough sleep may get poor grades. They can't pay a in class or do well in sports.
To solve this problem, scientists advise that students should have I schoolwork and more time to sleep，such as taking a 20-minute nap(午睡) during the day. Good sleep habits are also h . For example, t to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends and during holidays.
1）英语很好，可以和外教流畅地交流；
2）工作努力，认真对待每一件事；
3）主动帮助老师，会用正确的方式解决问题；
4）与同学关系融洽，乐于助人。
5）我相信……
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2）短文需包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
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Dear David,
I hear that you are looking for an assistant,
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Best regards,
Lucy
