Stan Lee, original name Stanley Martin Lieber, was (出生) in New York City in 1922. At the age of 17, he got a job at Timely Comics, the company that later developed into Marvel. There he (精确地) learned writing duties and penning superhero stories.
Lee spent nearly 80 years of his life (创造) hundreds of characters and teams.
Some of them are (广泛地) known around the world, such as the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, lron Mar the Avengers, X-Men and Thor.
Actually, Marvel's superheroes existed long before Lee got into the (商业). They were perfect in comic books. However, Lee's heroes are quite different. They do have superpowers that ordinary people don't have. But they are also troubled by (日常的) problems. People who like Lee's heroes think that they can even feel for these superheroes.
Lee has also played many cameo roles in Marvel movies, a (传统) that continued after Walt Disney. In these films, he waters the flowers, delivers (邮件) and even works as a security (警卫). In2008, Lee was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
On November 12, 2018, this (活跃的) old man died of illness in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95. But we will always remember him and his superheroes.
My son Daniel began surfing at the age of 13. After school every day he put on his wet suit and waited to be challenged by three-to-six-foot waves.
（然而）, one day, his eye was badly hurt by the point of his board. My husband Mike rushed him to hospital. Daniel received stitches* from the （角；拐角）of his eye to the bridge of his nose.
I was flying home from a （会议）while Daniel's eye was being stitched. As soon as I （到达）at the hospital, he reached out both arms, crying, "Oh, Mum. I'm so glad you're home. "
I sobbed, telling him how terrible I felt about not being there when he went through pain.
"It's okay, Mum," he said. "I'll be fine. The doctor said I can go back in the water in a （两个）of weeks. "
Was he （发疯的）? I wanted to tell him that he wasn't allowed to go near water again. But instead, I（控制）myself.
For many days, he kept asking me to let him go back on the board, but always （重复）"No".
"Mum, you taught me never to give up what I love, so I want to （继续）practising surfing, " Daniel said.
Finally, I gave in. Back then Daniel was just a boy with deep love for surfing. Now he is （在……之中）the top surfers in the world.
I am in Grade Nine this year. Everything has (改变)in my life. When I was in Grade Eight or Seven, I used to be (缺席)from classes, but now I'm always studying my lessons. I never (不及格)my (考试). I find that I have really grown up. Facing so much (日常的)homework, I don't feel bored. I know if I want to have a bright (未来), I must study hard without (疑问). My parents are (骄傲)of me.
The greatest change of all is that I have learned how to deal with my problems. I used to put my feelings in my heart, because I thought everything unhappy would be (避免)in the end, but now I'm used to (表达)myself, because I want to share my ideas with others, or I won't have any changes.
Last Sunday, I interviewed an Asian singer, Emily. She told me something (幽默的) about herself.
She said she came from a workingclass (背景). She used to be shy and silent. She seldom made (演讲) in public. She didn't exactly dare to do anything in person. She was even afraid of ants, a kind of little (昆虫).
All these (影响) her in her boarding school. She often (失败的) her examination and she was (缺席的)from school from time to time. As a result, her test scores were lower.
Now she has changed a lot. She dares to deal with her problems. And she has made many friends, such as an African girl, a (欧洲的) boy and a British man. They are all helpful to her. She doesn't need any introduction in front of crowds, and she gets tons of (关注) everywhere she goes. In general, she requires her private guards around her when she goes out. Her parents take (自豪) in her.
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The balalaika(巴拉莱卡)also called the "Russian guitar", is a (传统的)Russian musical instrument, It has a long neck, a wooden triangle-shaped body and strings(弦). It's usually used to play Russian music with (手指).
Russians like the balalaika. The music played with it can be cheerful, as if the farmers were (跳舞) happily to celebrate their harvest. It can also be
energetic, as if the workers were working hard to make their country (更强壮) and richer. If a Russian moves to live or work abroad. he will (正常情况下) take a balalaika with him. When he feels lonely and sad, he will play it to cheer himself up.
The balalaika was first played by the poor. At that time, balalaikas were (生产) by the players themselves. They were simple with different numbers of strings from two to even (六).Later a Russian musician, a (先驱者) Vasily improved the balalaika. He (创建)a whole family of balalaikas of different sizes, all with three strings. The smallest is 60-70cm long. The biggest is almost 2 metres high with a leg to sit on the floor.
Today, there are (职业的) balalaika groups performing around the world. More and more people get to know the balalaika and are attracted by its Russian style music.
Stan Lee, original name Stanley Martin Lieber, was(出生) in New York City in 1922. At the age of 17, he got a job at Timely Comics, the company that later(发展) into Marvel. There he soon learned writing duties and penning superhero stories.
Lee spent nearly 80 years of his life(创造) hundreds of characters and teams.
Some of them are(广泛地) known around the world, such as the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers, X-Men and Thor.
Actually, Marvel's superheroes existed long before Lee got into the (商业). They were perfect in comic books. However, Lee's heroes are quite different. They do have superpowers that ordinary people don't have. But they are also troubled by(日常的) problems. People who like Lee's heroes think that they can even feel for these superheroes.
Lee has also played many cameo roles in Marvel movies, a (传统) that continued
after Walt Disney. In these films, he waters the flowers, delivers (邮件) and even works as a security (警卫). In 2008, Lee was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
On November 12, 2018, this(活跃的) old man died of illness in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95. But we will always remember him and his superheroes.
What do you know about Hainan? It has warm sunshine, golden (海滩) and blue seas. The province has some other (有趣的) features (特点). Today let's take a closer look at the island province.
If you are bored of Sanya and Haikou, you may want to go to Sansha (代替). Sansha is China's southernmost city, (包括) many small islands in the Xisha，Zhongsha and Nansha island groups. Its government is seated on the island of Yongxing. (自从) Sansha was built in 2012, a hospital, a library and a movie theater have been built on Yongxing. Over 2.5 (百万) plants have been planted there to protect the (环境).
Tourists can enjoy a (自然的) view of the South China Sea and its peaceful islands. They can also see a number of cultural relics (遗迹).
Every year, from (十月) to April, people from all over China go on (假期) to Hainan to enjoy the warm weather and fresh air. Most of them are elderly (老年的) people from other parts of China.
I am in Grade Nine this year. Everything has (改变) in my life.
When I was in Grade Eight or Seven, I used to be (缺席) from classes, but now I'm always studying my lessons. I have never (不及格) my (考试) . I find that I have really grown up. Facing so much (日常的) homework, I don't feel bored. I know if I want to have a bright (未来) , I must study hard without (疑问) . My parents are (骄傲) of me.
The greatest change of all is that I have learned how to deal with my problems. I used to put my feelings in my heart, because I thought everything unhappy would be (避免) in the end, but now I'm used to (表达) myself, because I want to share my ideas with others, or I won't have any changes.
When I began working at Hillcrest High School three years ago, I was introduced to Sharon Dunn, the school's headmistress.
Her smart (表情) made me like her at once. Her smart appearance and warm, friendly is a small-boned, smiling woman in her early fifties. She has shining blue eyes and soft grey hair. Although she dressed (简单地), she always manages to look nice
She is a very fair-minded person who (对待) everyone in school in the same way. Even when she is upset, she is actually very calm. It is shown by her (能力) to overcome her feelings in the most difficult situations. Her quiet voice and gentle, (礼貌的) manner make her popular with the children.
Ms. Dunn has no children of her (自己的), however, she says that she feels like a mother of the children in her school. In fact, she has no time for family life, since she gives her life to her job (完全地). She (处理) with different things every day, and she always takes time to talk to the teachers and parents (耐心地).
To my mind, Sharon Dunn is an (教育的) expert who is a wonderful model, not only for the children but for the teachers, as well.
Have you ever heard of Jiahu bone flute(骨笛)? The 8,800-year-old (音乐的) instrument is probably the oldest in China.
Jiahu bone flutes were (发现) in Jiahua, a village in Henan Province. They are from bird bones. The largest one is about 20 cm long, with 8 (孔) of the same size. Surprisingly, one of the flutes can still be played. It can make not only single notes but also what we could call music.
The making (过程) of Jiahu bone flutes is nearly the same as that of modern-day Chinese wind instruments. However, the ancient people (设法完成) to make the amazing instrument with very simple tools. Without (疑问), they were smart and （有耐心的）.
Were the bone flutes used for (乐趣)? Probably not. According to the experts, the flutes were owned by somebody important in an ancient tribe(部落). When something (很坏的) happened, the flute owner needed to ask the god what was happening by playing the instrument. At the same time, the music could make people less worried.
Jiahu bone flutes are the most valuable treasure of Henan Museum. Visit its (网站) to learn more about the amazing instrument.
