Most kids love sweets. Why？When we eat or （喝）sweet foods, the sugar enters our blood and influences our brain. It （留下）god feelings with us, making us want more. In fact, all （美味的）foods do this, but sugar has an especially strong power. That's why doctors （总是）advise us to Early humans often had very little food, so our （身体）learned to store a lot of sugar as fat. In this way, we （节省）energy for when there was no food. But today, most people have more than enough. So it may now be harming our （健康）.
It's certain （更少的）sugar. The trouble is that, in today's world, our foods are filled with sugar. Although our （餐）look better, large amounts of sugar are often added. To solve the problem, we should take more exercise, （两次）a week at least. And remember, next time you want some cookies, eat an apple instead.
Chen Gang is a professor from China University of Geosciences. His son, Chen Lihao, is a university (学生). They reached the top of Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak, on (四月) 30th, 2022. During their journey, they did scientific research and (收集) ice, snow, plants and pieces of rocks. They were honoured as (英雄) after they returned.
Chen Gang likes (爬) mountains. He has been to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau many times over the past (九) years. Although he meets lots of difficulties, he (从不) thinks of giving up. He nicely connects his hobby with his career. As for his (勇敢的) son Chen Lihao, he is a national first-class mountaineer. He always (训练) hard and gets ready for more challenges. The father and son (两者都) show great courage and abilities. They closely combine their personal futures with national needs.
London Zoo is one of the top attractions in Britain and it is the world's (最古老的) scientific zoo. It was built over 180 years ago. Now it is run by the Zoological Society of London.
The zoo can be found in the heart of London. (虽然) it lies in the middle of the city, the zoo still has a large (数目) of animals to see, including lions, giraffes, tigers, (猴子) and so on. In fact, there are 750 different groups, making it one of the largest collections of animals in the UK.
The zoo is (分成) into many different areas, such as Lions and Tigers, where you can get very close to a family of beautiful but endangered big cats from Asia. These places are great fun to explore and help make it very (受欢迎的) with tourists from different parts of the world.
Shopping can also be done in the zoo. There are several places where you can buy food and drink. Gifts (两者) about the zoo and the city can be bought in many shops.
The best way to (到达) the zoo is to take the underground. As it is in the (北面) end of Regent's Park, it only takes ten minutes to walk (穿过) the park from Regent's Park Underground Station.
The tradition of tea drinking began in China thousands of years ago. It soon became (流行的；受欢迎的) because it was healthy and gave people energy. Later, tea was brought to some countries in (东方的) Asia, such as Japan and Korea. Nowadays, Chinese tea has become a world drink.
Some of the world's tastiest teas (生长) in China. Oolong tea is one of the best and it has many different kinds. One of them has a light brown (颜色) and tastes like honey. Another special kind has a heavier, burnt taste.
Perhaps the best way for beginners to enjoy tea is to (出席；参加) traditional tea art performances which are held at tea houses and tea farms around the country.
Several steps are planned (细致地；小心地) in each performance. First, heat the pots and tea cups with warm water. Then, put some tea (叶子) into the teapot. Next, pour hot water from a specific height. After that, make sure the tea is boiled for a proper time.
When the tea is ready, drinkers should (闻到；嗅) it before taking a sip. It's (有礼貌的) to finish each cup in three small sips. The performance provides a chance to appreciate this valuable (礼物；馈赠) from nature.
Finland, a small country located in Northern Europe along the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland, is a beautiful place to (参观).
Winter is the most popular season in Finland. The (太阳) , disappears for months in the northernmost part of the country. People have to wear very heavy (外套) to keep warm. The white snow, bright moon and stars, and—if you are (幸运的) enough—the colorful Northern Lights. Create the (著名的) and surprising light and magical scene. One of the best ways to experience the scene is to sleep in a (玻璃) hut, surrounded by nature. You can just stay (在……里面), warm and comfortable, looking at the night sky and waiting.
The air quality in Finland is the best in the world according to the data from WHO. As 75% of the country is covered by forests, people can connect with nature (容易地). Finnish people often enjoy the small things in (日常的) lives, like just sitting quietly by a lake. So if you have the chance to Finland, just take a deep breath, hike in the forest or simply (休息) on a smooth rock by the sea.
My heart is filled with love. Recently, I'm so (感激的) for the support of a very dear friend of mine. With his help, I can realize my dream of making a kind act. It (带来) me more power in my life.
We live in a small African city. As you know, people are (贫穷的) and it's hard for them to find jobs. I've been looking forward to opening a (汤) kitchen for many years. I hope to help the (当地的) people in need. My friend helps me create a Facebook (页面) called Sunshine. On it, we usually (分享) our kind activities with our friends. These days, I'm making hearty food while my friend is handing our clothes to the homeless. There are so many people living on the (街道), which shocks me a lot.
We want to (邀请) more people to join us. The act of love by giving has touched my heart greatly. Sometimes I'm tired at the end of the day, but I (仍然) love the journey I'm on. Because of the project, my life becomes so meaningful. I just know what I'm doing now may make a difference to some people's life.
Nurse Charlie
Several months ago, I had a car accident and required an operation. My wife Geraldine, told me that for the three days I was in hospital, our black dog, Charlie, (躺) at the door waiting for my return.
Charlie is (六) years old. Whenever I go out and can't take him with me, he patiently waits at the (前面) door for me. Geraldine says that at times he will not leave his place even when facing delicious food — very (不寻常) for a dog.
After I returned home, Charlie must have sensed that there was something different about me. For my (安全), he did not jump up to greet me, although his moving tail (清晰) showed that he was happy to see me. Instead, he waited till I could comfortably (休息) in bed. Then he hesitantly (踌躇地) came close to me and sat at the foot of my bed.
As I started to become more mobile, he played with me in a more gentle way. I am now much healthier and (有时) we go for walks together. Charlie does not (拉) hard on the lead. Besides, his steps try to suit (我的).
I could not have asked for a more careful nurse.
