— Yes, she and I _________________ friends since we met in Hong Kong last summer.
— Sorry, I hardly know _________________ about her.
— Yes. Although she is in her _________________, she looks _________________ than she really is.
— Yes, and I have learnt about the school _________________.
— He _________________ the supermarket. We don't have _________________.
Once there lived a wise man. His son, however, was very lazy and did nothing all day. The wise man was1about his son's future. One day, he said to his son," I want you to find some2 I have drawn a map to guide you." Then he handed his son a bag. Inside the bag were clothes, some food, a little money and the map.
The son3the next day. He had to travel across forests, rivers and mountains. Along the way, he was helped by some with food and by some with rooms to live in. He4robbers (强盗) who tried to rob him. He also saw changing scenery and seasons. Finally, after along year, he got to the place his father said. He5two days looking and digging for treasure (宝藏), but found6.
So he had to head back to his home. On the way, he experienced the same scenery. Sometimes, he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to make7in order to fill his stomach. He8had to fix his clothes himself. He was now able to tell time by the position of the sun. He met the same people who had helped him9. This time he stayed and helped them in order to repay them.
When he got home, he said10to his father for not finding the treasure." There wasn't any treasure in the very first place, my son," the father answered with a smile. "But I think you have found your life's true purpose."
Zhou Yan, a Junior 2 student, wishes he never got a mobile phone. Last week, he went to see a doctor because his arms and fingers were injured. The doctor told him that he had" "mobile phone disease(疾病)". A growing number of teenagers are getting "mobile phone disease because they are always using mobile phones.
Zhou got his mobile phone five months ago. He sent messages to his friends with it all the time, even when going to bed. Zhou spent so much time playing with his mobile phone, so he started to do badly in the exams. His mom got very angry with him. He didn't stop playing with the mobile phone until his arms got injured.
Yang Ling, a doctor, says that if someone uses his mobile phone too much, like Zhou Yan, he might get "mobile phone disease". If teenagers find their arms or fingers hurt, they should go to see a doctor as soon as possible. Yang Ling says teenagers should control themselves, try not to use their mobile phones so often, especially at school.
A "Gap Year" is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. Itis often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.
Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows:
Learn about the World and Yourself
Although you don't have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.
Face Challenges and Have Fun
A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn't always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.
Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances
There's a common thought that gap years are only for rich students，but it's not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.
Imagine an admission officer trying to admit(录取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?
A couple of blue-throated bee-eaters (Merops viridis), known as "the most beautiful bird in China," have been found around the Huanggang Park and Futian Mangrove Ecological Park(红树林生态公园) areas in Futian District since September 22nd.2021.
The species (物种) also visited Futian Mangrove Ecological Park on September 20, 2020and stayed in the park for about a month.
Both birds are juveniles (年幼的) and are seen catching insects including bees, wasps, dragonflies and butterflies.
A large number of citizens have been attracted to Huanggang Park to take photos of the birds during the National Day holiday. And the management office of the park has arranged more security guards to protect the area where the birds are seen and set up a sign to remind the birders not to bait the bird through whistling (吹口哨) or playing recorded bird songs.
The blue-throated bee-eater is a species of bird from the bee-eater family. They are found throughout East and Southeast Asia in subtropical(亚热带的) or tropical mangrove forests. Their diet consists mostly of bees, wasps and dragonflies. The species is also a second-class protected animal in China.
a. Go to the park and take pictures of them.
b. Play some beautiful bird songs.
c. Sing or whistle to draw their attention.
d. Search the Internet to get to know more about them.
| A. The reason is that a large population of students take extra courses. B. It asks schools to reduce homework and improve the quality of education. C. Parents are worried that if their children start behind, they will stay behind. D. Now parents are worried that their children will have no more chances to study outside schools. E. For junior high school students, it should take no more than 90 minutes for them to finish their homework. F. Instead of at tending English or math training courses, she played badminton and basketball most of the time. |
Zhong Kaitong, a fourth-grader in Guangzhou, enjoyed a fun vacation this summer.
A new guideline introduced by central government on July 24 helped Zhong enjoy some free time during the summer. The guideline aims to ease the schoolwork burden (负担) on primary and junior high school students. What's more, after-school training is also regulated (管制) so that students can enjoy their school life.
According to the guideline, children below the third grade will not have homework anymore.
Off-campus tutoring organizations (校外培训机构) are not allowed to offer teaching ahead of time. No subject-based training will be allowed on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations. According to Global Times, more than 75 percent of children in Chinese cities from grades 1 to 12 are taking private tutoring courses.
" Some training organizations have made money from parents' worries," said Chen Xianzhe, a professor at South China Normal University. "The guideline is meant to relax parents and society as a whole."
While it doesn't have much to do with the turkey, Lucy Smith, one of the most popular waitresses at a restaurant, has a lot to be thankful this Thanksgiving.
In the past, Lucy used (walk) over four hours to and from work every day. Today, her walking days are finally over. A couple she served at the restaurant has (buy) her a new car. Lucy can now start college earlier she thought.
The couple were at the restaurant for breakfast when they found out that Lucy was walking fourteen (mile)just to get to her job and go back home. Lucy gave woman extra ice-cream. But what she got in return was much (sweet). The couple finished their meal, left the restaurant, came back with a car and handed Lucy the keys.
All the couple asked in return was that Lucy could pass on the good deed. And that's exactly what she (keep) on doing so far. "l still feel like I'm dreaming. I couldn't believe it until the (nine) time I looked out of my window and saw the car there. When I see somebody in need, I'll (probable) be more likely to do everything that I can to help them out," Lucy said.
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周末活动 |
体育活动 |
上兴趣班 |
周五晚上课 |
做家务/志愿者 |
沉迷电脑游戏 |
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紧计人次 |
40 |
20 |
30 |
15 |
5 |
要点包括：1）已有五分之四的学生参加各类体育运动，是上兴趣班人数的2倍。
2）五分之三的学生继续在周五晚上课及其原因。
3）对沉迷电脑游戏学生的评价与建议。
写作要求：1）80词以上,开头已经给出，不计入总词数内;
2）条理清楚，意思连贯，语句通顺，标点正确;
3）文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。
参考词汇：兴趣班special interest class编程programming
Since the policy of easing the burden of homework and after-school classes, many students have enjoyed a more colorful life at the weekend.
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