The Warrens are a common family. 1, this common family has done something special.
A few years ago, they2their big house in town and moved to the countryside. But that's not the only3thing that they did. They built a house which was powered (给……供电) by the wind and the sun in the country!
Mr. Warren wanted his family to play a role in4the planet, so he read a lot about the electrical system. Then, he5to create electricity to power everything they needed for their daily lives. The kids were6at first. "Will we still be able to watch TV?" asked the daughter, Jane. "What about my computer?" asked James, the son. "Don't worry at all," said7father. "Just because we are going to create our own electricity doesn't mean we have to live in the8. "
"We are going to set up a wind generator (发电机) ," explained Mr. Warren. "Wind is a great way to9 electricity. It's not only free but also clean. The wind doesn't blow all the time, though. That's10we need to store our power. Then, when there is no wind, we will11have power to run everything in our house. "
Mr. Warren added, "We are also going to collect12from the sun and turn it into electricity. So, when the wind blows, we have power. When the sun13, we have power, too. "
It's easy to see that Mr. Warren really14renewable energy. And all his family hold the same15as him. Now, they are living happily in their self-powered countryside home.
I Remember, I Remember
by Thomas Hood
I remember, I remember,
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping (偷窥) in at morn;
He never came a wink (眨眼) too soon,
Nor brought too long a day,
But now, I often wish the night
Had borne my breath away (夺走)!
I remember, I remember,
The roses, red and white,
The violets, and the lily-cups,
Those flowers made of light!
The lilacs where the robin (知更鸟) built,
And where my brother set
The laburnum on his birthday, -
The tree is living yet!
I remember, I remember,
Where I was used to ▲ ,
And thought the air must rush as fresh
To swallows (燕子) on the wing;
My spirit flew in feathers (羽毛) then,
That is so heavy now,
And summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow (眉毛)!
I remember, I remember,
The fir trees dark and high;
I used to think their slender (细长) tops
Were close against the sky:
It was a childish ignorance (无知),
But now this is little joy
To know I'm farther off from heaven
Than when I was a boy.
My father was a cemetery (公墓)keeper. When I was a child, he often took me there. Before we left each time, he would lay some stones on some graves (坟墓). I never asked why. I just thought that was his work.
Yesterday, I visited my sick father. He asked me to go to the cemetery and lay some stones. For some reason, it had to be done that day. I agreed. I hadn't been there for a long time.
When I got there, I found a woman in front of one of the graves I would lay a stone on. As I bent to lay it, I heard her whisper "Thank you". It was then that I noticed the date of death on the grave was that same day. The grave was that of a child, only five when he died fifteen years ago.
"He's my son," she said. "But, where's your father? He was always the one to leave the stone. "
I told her that my father was ill but he asked me to do this. It seemed important to him. "Your father's kindness means more to me than anything else. When my child died, I came often to see him. It is our custom to leave a stone. It tells the one who is here that he is thought of. But, then we moved away from here…so many painful memories. . . I was so afraid that he would be alone. But your father marked the grave every time he came. Each time I returned here, I saw that stone and it always comforted me. Your father is the kind of man who would ease the pain of a mother's heart though we are strangers. Just tell him you saw me today, won't you?" she said.
It took me a minute to find my voice. That small stone marked the grave of a child and the heart of his mother.
①Some people like to be scared! Choosing to be scared can be fun. Dr. Margee Kerr, a sociologist, explained the science of fear. "Some people like to be scared because they like the way their body changes." she says.
②Being scared is not always fun. When a balloon pops, we may jump. Our heart beats faster and harder. How does the body have the reactions?" When we meet something startling, our brain and body start making changes to help prepare us for the unknown." Dr. Kerr explains, "These changes are caused by the senses, which always send information to the brain. It gives out chemicals into the bloodstream, and those chemicals act on different parts of the body. At the same time, the brain decides whether or not the danger is real. "
③Fear is a tool that the brain uses to keep the body safe. It helps a person to hide, run away, or protect oneself. Our memories also help protect us. As we grow, we learn what's unsafe, and our brains keep those memories. Then our brains use fear to warn us of dangers. Dr. Kerr says, "_______________________________. "
④However, too much fear can be harmful because experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person from trying new things. A long-lasting fear can mean you've had a bad experience, and your brain doesn't want you to have it again.
⑤Many people have beaten their own fears. Instead of listening to their imagination, they learn the facts about anything that seems scary. Knowledge can help a person feel less afraid. Dr. Kerr grew up on a farm. She was scared of black bears in the woods before. She says," After I read a lot about them, I knew for sure what to do if I ever met a bear and how to protect myself. "
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Do sugary drinks cause overweight? While we know that sugary drinks have calories, which are believed to cause overweight, many questions remain. For example, is soda any better? Do you need a sports drink after going to the gym? Here are the facts to some common misunderstandings.
Misunderstanding 1: Clear soda (无色汽水) is healthier than dark soda.
The truth: The dark color of teeth has something to do with the coloring (着色剂) in soda. Lisa R. Young, a professor of Nutrition at New York University said. But the big difference between clear and dark sodas is the caffeine content (咖啡因含量). Since a bottle of soda, whether Coca-Cola or Sprite (雪碧), has less caffeine than that in a cup of coffee, most soda drinkers probably don't need to worry about what to choose.
Misunderstanding 2: If you need caffeine to cheer you up, you should choose an energy drink rather than coffee.
The truth: There are more sugar than caffeine in energy drinks such as Red Bull (红牛). Energy drinks may be easier to drink. But a cup of coffee has between 95 and 200 milligrams (毫克) of caffeine while Red Bull has about 80mg per the same amount, according to US medical research group Mayo Clinic.
Misunderstanding 3: If you go to the gym, you need a sports drink.
The truth: It would be easy to think that you need a sports drink any time you sweat (出汗). But the truth is that the energy in your body won't be used up until you've done more than an hour of training. So you only need to drink some water after a 45-minute exercise on the running machine.
If your friends are always making fun of you, you should make sure if they are actually your friends.A true friend won't want to do anything that seriously upsets you. A little teasing (取笑) between friends is normal. Friends are those who truly care about you. Decide if they are really your friends before you fight back.
You don't necessarily need to feel confident all the time, but do your best to look that way; if you appear more confident, you are less likely to be made fun of. People find confidence powerful. If they can't predict what you're going to say, they aren't going to risk making fun of you.
A little bit of teasing is normal among friends, but if it is happening so often that it bothers you, it's probably gotten out of hand. Your friends may not even know how much it bothers you. Be sure to face with each friend alone and tell him or her it bothers you. If you try to keep silent while it's happening, it may just make the teasing worse.
Avoid making too big a deal out of it, and don't ask for an apology. A good friend will apologize without being asked, once they realize you are truly upset. And you will be friends again. Don't take it too seriously.
If the situation gets too bad, and you can't find a way to get it under control, you may need to talk to a parent or teacher. They may be able to find a way to deal with the situation. And they will not let anyone know it was you who said something.
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Anna Mary Robertson, better known as "Grandma Moses", was born in New York on September 7, 1860. She was the of ten children born to the Robertson's family. Few people would even think of starting a new job at the age of 76 like her, but she did just that.
Over the next 20 years, Grandma Moses was about painting pictures and was always ready to work hard. She often painted pictures and her works are nice. The old woman first painted only to enjoy herself and then began to her works for a little money. In 1993, a collector called Louis Caldor happened to notice several of Grandma Moses' works in a shop. They were just things that he needed. He all of them at once and set out to look for more. Cardor held a show and the works of Grandma Moses were showed to other artists. Most of them spoke highly of the art works because they could show how deeply Grandma Moses loved life.
How are American families different from Chinese ones?
In some ways American families are very different from Chinese ones, and in other ways they are same. For example, American families enjoy family dinners. They support and love each other just Chinese families do. The (different) come from culture, however. Many Chinese students are surprised to learn that American teenagers are (allow) to make many decisions their own, and the parents want their children to leave home at eighteen.
In most American families, children are encouraged to make their own choices at a young age. They start with small choices and (gradual) larger ones until they graduate from high school. That is when they face (big) decision of their lives: what to do next. Parents and family will help with the choice, but the children (they) make the final decision.
Americans seldom move back into family homes they get older. , they prefer to have their own lives for as long as possible. It is important to remember that these are cultural differences, and that Americans see this as part of the culture.
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The Mistake Made Me Grow Up
