A group of boys gathered around a tree. "What a tall tree!" they said to each other." It would be1to climb to the top!"
The group of boys then decided to play a game to see who could climb to the top of the tree first. Their2were sitting not far away, looking on at their children as they played.
One of the climbers was an 8-year-old boy named David. He was the3 child in the group. Nobody thought he would win the competition.
Then the game started. All of the boys tried their best to4as high as they could. Although they all made it halfway up the tree before David did, he reached the top of the tree fastest in the end.
His mother was5to see this. She asked him, "David, how did you manage to reach the top of the tree so6?"
"It was easy," David said. "The other children kept7as they climbed. When they realized how high they were, they got scared and were afraid of falling down. I, however，8looked up. When I saw how close I was, I kept going9until I reached the top."
It is true in life that if we just keep going forward without looking back, we are more likely to reach our goals toward10.
China has built and operated the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (北斗卫星导航系统) independently. On July 31, Beidou started providing global (全球的) services. It provides around the clock, all-weather and highly accurate positioning (精准定位), navigation, timing and messaging services to people around the world. | ||
It is one of the four global navigation systems, along with US'GPS, Russia's GLONASS and the European Union's Galileo. Since 2, 000, 59 Beidou satellites have been launched. More than120 countries are using Beidou services. | ||
The Beidou system has been used by: | ||
6.6 million taxis, buses and trucks around China | more than 70,000 Chinese fishing boats | at least 50, 000 farm machines |
more than 70 percent of Chinese mobile phones | 300 general aviation aircraft(航空飞机) | 51, 000 postal service vehicles(邮政服务车) |
Beidou spirit (精神) On July 31, President Xi Jinping called on Chinese people to carry on the spirit of the scientists who developed Beidou. They have been always carrying forward the Beidou spirit of the "independent innovations, unity and collaboration, overcoming difficulties, and the pursuit of excellence." | ||
Have you ever climbed a tree? When was the last time you took a walk in a park? When you're busy with schoolwork, you may have no time to spend outdoors. However, it can actually be bad for your mental health. The World Health Organization reported that more than 450 million people around the world have some kind of mental disorder(精神疾病).
According to researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark, children who spend more time outside are less likely to have mental disorders later in life. They mapped the amount of "green space"" around the homes of 1 million Danes(丹麦人) who were born between 1985 and 2003.They compared this data with the risk of developing different mental disorders later in life. They found that people who grow up in "green" areas are 55 percent less likely to develop mental disorders in adulthood.
Having more green space in a particular area means there are probably fewer roads and less pollution. This gives more chances for people to exercise and interact with each other. Simply being in a green area outside can help people relax and release pressure. All of these factors can have an impact on mental health, lead scientist Kristine Engelmann told Science Daily.
Hercules was the greatest of the ancient Greek heroes. He was famous for his strength, courage, and intelligence.
Hercules was a demigod. This means that he was half god, half human. His father was Zeus, king of the gods, and his mother was Alcmene. Even as a baby Hercules was very strong. But goddess Hera, Zeus' wife, wanted to kill him. She secretly put two large snakes into his crib(摇篮).However, baby Hercules killed the snakes with his hands!
Hercules' mother, tried to raise him like a normal kid. He went to school like human children. However, one day, he got mad and hit his music teacher on the head with his lyre (七弦古琴) and killed him carelessly. Hercules then went to live in the hills. When Hercules was eighteen years old, a huge lion attacked his cattle. Hercules killed the lion with his hands.
Later, Hercules married a princess named Megara. This made the goddess Hera angry. She told Hercules a lie that his family were snakes. Hercules killed the snakes only to realize they were his wife and kids. He was very sad and full of guilt(过错).
Hercules wanted to get rid of his guilt. He went to get advice from the Oracle(圣人)of Delphi. The Oracle told Hercules that he must serve a king for 10 years. If he did this, people would forgive him and he wouldn't feel guilty any more. The tasks the king gave him are called the Twelve Labors of Hercules. With his strength and intelligence, Hercules finally finished the tasks.
①Hercules killed a lion.
②Hera tricked Hercules into killing his wife.
③Hera wanted to kill Hercules with snakes.
④Hercules killed his music teacher.
The 8th grade is never easy for teenagers. It's full of new experiences. However, many of them find class and schoolwork "unexciting" and "uninteresting", according to a report from Civic Enterprises. Do you have the same feelings? If you do, the following tips can help you a lot during the time of great change.
Be active in class. Speaking up in class might be difficult, but it helps to make you feel more confident. All smart students do and your classmates won't really care. Sometimes the "wrong" answer can lead to an even more interesting discussion than the "right" one.
Nobody can work well when they are tired. Make sure you get enough sleep and take study breaks. Sleep research suggests that a teenager needs between eight and ten hours of sleep every night. If your schooling depends on early rising, go to bed early. When you have too much homework, try to improve your efficiency instead of getting controlled by your procrastination(拖延).
Starting your young life with good habits sets you up for a healthy future. Get regular exercise, eat a healthy diet, and maintain your hygiene(保持卫生).Good habits might not lead to immediate rewards for good scores, but they will bring you good results one day if you keep at them.
Manage your stress. You should spend time having fun and enjoying life. These activities can help you effectively deal with the stress. What you need to do is to help reduce stress and make time for it.
Make good friends. He will show great interest in what's going on in your life and accept you for who you are. When you meet new people, try to open yourself up to new experiences.
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A. Get enough rest. B. Develop healthy habits. C. It's okay if you give a wrong answer. D. Remember to develop a good friendship with your classmates. E. Join a sports team, read a book, make some art, or watch a good movie. F. A good friend is someone you believe and with whom you will share your feelings. |
A. Embroidery (刺绣) is one of the traditional crafts of China. We can see it everywhere, such as in flowers or animal patterns on clothes and bags. It's a special art that always catches people's eyes.
B. As one of the most well-known folk dances in China, the lion dance has been performed for more than 2,000 years. Today, lion dances are often seen during Chinese holidays or at the opening of new shops and restaurants.
C. Known as China's Saint of Poetry, Du Fu wrote about 14,000 poems that are still with us today. His excellent works are also an important cultural heritage(遗产) for the whole world, not just China.
D. West Lake Longjing Tea Roasting Technique is an important part of Chinese tea culture. Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape. Only by hand can we make the best of them. It's like making a work of art.
E. Su Shi is one of the greatest poets in China. Besides being a poet, he is also skilled in calligraphy, painting and a known public figure during the Song Dynasty.
F. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise. It is not only for health but also a form of art. It requires people to control their breathing and muscles at the same time for each move.
What would you say about Shenzhen? Young, modern, exciting ... these all seem to be the right words.
Forty years ago, Shenzhen was just a small fishing village. On Aug 26,1980, it became China's first Special Economic Zone(SEZ,经济特区).Everything has changed since then.
People built tall buildings. On Sept 4, 1984, Shenzhen finished building the International Trade Center. It was China's tallest building at that time. The world was surprised at how fast people built it. It took only three days to build one new floor. This speed later became known as "Shenzhen speed" and showed the city's high efficiency(效率).
The city also got the nickname of China's "Silicon Valley". In the 1990s, Shenzhen decided to make technology one of its main industries. Many companies that make electronic products, such as TVs, computers and mobile phones, have come to Shenzhen. The city is home to many large tech companies, including Huawei and Tencent.
Because of its fast development, people from all over China came to Shenzhen to make their dreams come true. According to economist(经济学家)Zhang Weiying, of about 20 million people in Shenzhen,65 percent of them were born or grew up elsewhere, but no one feels like an outsider. As the famous saying goes, "you become a Shenzhener once you come to Shenzhen".
Tina loves running. She (practise) running since she was very young. She always takes part in school races. Winning is very important to Tina. She runs hard every day, has never won the championship.
Another girl named Janice always wins the (one) prize. Tina can't get past her. Tina often thinks to (her), "If I could just get in front of Janice, I would have a chance to win". Finally, in one race, Tina got the break she wanted.
It began like usual, with Janice in the lead. Suddenly, Janice (catch) her foot on a rock and fell over. Tina ran as (quick) as she could to stay in the lead, but Janice ran even (fast) and soon passed her. It went on like this until the very last minute.
That day, Tina learned that one shouldn't depend the bad luck of others to (success) in life. You will not get the first place you work hard.
Plans for the winter holiday
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Recently, I did a survey on my classmates' plans for the winter holiday. Here are the results.
