Tim and Alan worked together for their school's science club. They wanted to do something to help1people. They were inspired(启发) to make the backpack after2uncle died on the street. Because of mental(精神的) illness, Tim's uncle3homeless and started living on the street. He missed his uncle and wanted to create a 4place for homeless people.
So they got the idea of building a home5the homeless. Their amazing work is a big back pack. It weights two6. When it is folded(折叠) , it can be carried on the shoulder as a backpack. And when it spreads 7, the backpack will become a "house". The solace blanket(毛毯) in it keeps people .8 during the cold winters. It's 6℃ to 7C warmer inside than outside. During the hot summer months, the backpack can be turned over 9the space blanket is on its top. It will be10cooler inside. The boy hope that one day they will see homeless people using their invention on the street. What a wonderful thing the boys have done!
Erica dreamed many times about going fishing. But her father wouldn't 1. "It's much 2 dangerous for you," he'd say. Erica tried to change her father's mind.3 her father only said, "I don't want you to be unhappy. I'm just worried about you."
Erica couldn't understand 4 her father wouldn't let her go fishing. She could swim very well—much better than some of her friends.
"You said I should always 5 new things," Erica said to her father. "You said that that's the 6 way people grow inside."
Erica's father said, "But sometimes a new thing can be dangerous."
"Is going on boats dangerous?" asked Erica. "Then why do you do it？Benny Nathan is younger than I am. But he goes fishing all the time."
Erica's father said, "But you're not as 7 as Benny."
Erica knew her 8 weren't very strong. But her arms were. She had to 9 her father that she was strong.
That Saturday 10 Benny came over, Erica asked him to race her in the swimming pool. Her father came along to 11.
"This is a special 12, " Erica said. "You can only use your arms, not your legs."
Benny started off quickly, but soon his arms became 13. Erica began to pull ahead. She got to the end of the pool 14.
After the race was over, Erica's father said, "I was wrong. You can take care of yourself— on a 15, or other places."
Two days later, she was on a boat heading out to the deep sea. Her father was sleeping next to her on a chair.
Ever since I was a child, my mouth has caused me trouble. I'm not a bad person, but I have a hard time learning when to stop saying things to others.
My mum has told 1 again and again, "Robert, you bad words are hurting me. 2 you continue to be this rude, you will get into big trouble."
It has been a problem at school several times too. One day, in English class, I was working on my homework when I heard a classmate 3behind me. It was Nathaniel, who liked doing that as usual.
I thought of what my mother had said to me and 4 nicely, "Nathaniel, would you be quiet?"
However, Nathaniel kept saying something to the boy next to him loud. I5shouted, "Nathaniel, shut up!"
6the next five minutes, we threw hurtful words at each other.
"At least I don't have an ugly lazy eye like you!" I cried out.
I knew this would make him 7 and it would hurt his feelings and shut him up.
What I said filled him anger. He ran to my 8 and tried to catch me as he shouted, "That's it! That's it!"
Surprised at his reaction, I sat back in my seat. I had9seen Nathaniel act like this before. Later on, we were taken to the teachers' office. There, Mr. Black. Our English teacher, told us to 10the problem between us. Only then I finally found that 11I hurt someone physically(身上), he can finally get healthy again. But when I hurt someone with my 12, sometimes the pain never goes away.
At the end of the discussion, I said 13to Nathaniel.
When I went back to my room, I began to14 how often what I said hurt others. I'll remember what my mom said to me and learn when to keep my 15closed.
In April, an ice base will be built by the North Pole Adventures1is run by a Russian travel company and American Global Expeditions. The ice base will2more than 10 programmes of travelling to the North Pole.
The ice base will be well supplied 3warm tents, food and water. The tents were used by scientific exploration teams and proved very4. The tent camp set at the base can house more than 100 people at the same time5, the ice base will be able to handle different types of planes. There will always be two helicopters ready to airlift6 from the ice base to the North Pole.
The route for each group is to be chosen by the organisers after thinking about the7. The type of planes and helicopters to be used for airlifting is 8determined by the organisers in advance.9the weather in the North Pole is very changeable, icefields move10the speed of several kilometres per hour. So travellers will find the North Pole in a very11place. When travellers finish their North Pole adventures and return to the ice base, they can warm themselves in a tent and12a return flight.
The North Pole tourist programmes took place in1991. More than 3, 000 people from many countries of the world13the adventures. They14their footprints on the top of the earth, taking home unforgettable15of a fantastic adventure to the North Pole.
Travelling has been1with people for a long time. Many of today's travellers are trying to find2unusual experience or adventure.3may be a good choice.
Instead of4your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to5and take exercise. You can see lots of flowers and grass at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn't have to be very expensive. You can hike close to your home or travel to6places. The basic7you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in mountains, in a forest or along a river. If you go with your friends, you can have a chance to talk with them.
Hiking is fun and8, but you shouldn't forget safety. Safety is the first. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
Don't hike9. Bring water, a good map and a cellphone. Wear a hat to protect yourself10the sun.
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher asked1students to draw a picture of something that they were thankful for. People celebrated the holiday2turkey and other traditional foods of the season, so most of her students' pictures were about them.
3,Peter drew a different kind of picture. Peter was a different kind of boy. He always looked sad. When asked to draw a picture of something for which he was thankful, he drew a4. Other students were all very interested in the picture. Whose hand could it be? One child guessed it was the hand of a farmer, because farmers feed5. One thought it was the hand of a policeman, because the police6and care for people. One guessed it was the hand of God ... The discussion went on until the teacher almost7the young artist.
During the break, all children ran out of the classroom except Peter. The teacher came to Peter's8, bent (俯身) down, and asked him whose hand it was. The little boy9and said in a low voice, "It's yours, teacher."
She remembered the times she took his hand herself and walked with him here or there. She10said, "Take my hand, Peter, Let's go outside." or, "Let me show you how to hold your pencil." Peter was very grateful to his teacher.
In the US, Mother's Day is a holiday on the second Sunday in May. It is a day when children give their 1 cards, presents and flowers. One of the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day is to give your mother a day off. Let her have a good rest while other members of the family do the 2.
Many families begin Mother's Day with 3in bed. Usually Dad and the children will let Mum4 late as they go into the kitchen(厨房) and get ready5 her favorite meal. A Mother's Day breakfast can consist of anything your mum likes. After the food is cooked, they keep everything nice on a plate. They don't forget to put a bottle 6 only one flower. It's spring here; the children can pick the nicest7 from the garden outside. When everything is ready, Dad and children carefully carry the plate and Mum's favorite books and newspapers up to her bedroom. Cards and small presents from the children can be put on the plate8it is given to Mum in bed.
Many families take Mum out to her favorite restaurant for a meal. It is a good day to let your mum 9 and let her see what a wonderful10she has.
Last summer my son, Eric, left for university in another country. Our once lively house became quiet and1. I missed him so much that I started sending him messages on the phone, mainly to say2or to give him a word of warning.
One of my messages says, " So you told me you3your credit card(信用卡). If you don't try hard to mend your careless ways, one day you'll4 and find your brain missing. "
I did get Eric's messages, but most of them were about 5. They were no different from the notes he used to leave 6 the whiteboard when he was at home.
"I bought a new pair of shoes. They cost me $ 90. Please help!"
"Money is running short 7 I've bought some books for my research paper. Help me, please!"
8, however, Eric begins to send me all kinds of articles: some funny, some touching and some worth 9. He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times.
I read the articles slowly, like a 10student, with mixed feelings as well--my kid, who followed me around not long ago, has now become my 11!
So I write back, "I've read all those articles. I'll take12as a loving son's expectations towards his mother. He must be thinking that his mother is still13enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud. What we parents lack(缺乏）most is the ability to learn and14, in both body and mind. Thank you, my son. "
In this way we share ideas and 15each other, with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I read those messages, I feel my heart fills with warmth.
It was a very foggy morning in London. The fog was so thick that it was impossible to see more than a foot or so. Buses, cars and taxis were stopped along the roadside, unable to move because the drivers couldn't 1. People were trying to walk to their destinations, but most were losing their 2 in the fog.
Mr. Smith had a very important meeting at the House of Commons, but he was not familiar with the area and 3 could take him there in such heavy fog. So he was a little 4. He was trying to find his way in the fog. Soon, however, he realized that he was lost. 5he bumped into a stranger. Mr. Smith said sorry to the stranger and then asked him whether he 6 help him find his way. The stranger said it was a piece of cake and 7to take Mr. Smith to the meeting place. Mr. Smith thanked him and they started to walk. The fog was getting thicker and thicker every minute but the stranger had no difficulty in finding the way. They went along one street, turned down another, 8a square and at last, after about half an hour, they arrived at the meeting place.
Mr. Smith couldn't understand how the stranger found his way. "It is wonderful," he said. "But 9 do you find the way in the thick fog?"
"It is no trouble at all 10 me," said the stranger. "I am blind."
The Please Touch Museum is a special museum where people can touch1. The Please Touch Museum is a2museum located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the US. The museum focuses on teaching children 3interactive exhibits (互动式展品)and special events, mostly aims at children of five years old and younger.
The museum originally opened at the Academy of Natural Sciences 4October 2nd, 1976, in a2, 200-square-foot space, and then5to another location on nearby Cherry Street two years later. It has moved many times. On October 18, 2008, the museum opened at its current location with a larger facility and 6exhibits.
There are many things children can 7 and touch in the museum. In each area, there are different activities 8 children to do. Come with me to enjoy it!
Walking Piano
There's a super big piano on the 9. Do you want to play it? It's very 10. Just walk on the piano. Then you can play beautiful music.
Alice in Wonderland
You can go down along the11 hole like Alice did in the famous story. There you can meet the queen and Mr Rabbit. You can even have tea with12.
Flight Fantasy
Do you want to 13your own rocket(火箭)?Please come to Flight Fantasy. You can 14 dress like an astronaut and get into a rocket. You can have a chance to feel the 15. That is a special experience for every child.
