Good morning, everyone！Welcome 1 Chicago, the windy city. I'm Mark Chan and I'll be your 2 today for your first time to tour 3.We're driving along the Lake Michigan. It's one of 4 lakes that you can see, and it looks like 5 ocean. Chicago is an important city. In the 19th century, it was the central meat 6 for the whole country. The city is also famous 7 its fine museums. There are more than 15 excellent museums here. Now we 8 the Chicago Lear Opera House. Here you can hear 9 by famous singers from all over the world. Please 10 me if you would like any more information. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in Chicago.
A young man was walking along the street one day and he was very thirsty.
Finally he went into a shop and asked the shopkeeper, "How much are these cakes you have here?"
"Five cents each," was the answer.
"I'll give you ten cents for three of them."
"All right，" said the shopkeeper.
So the young man took three cakes and then began looking at some other things in the shop."How much is this wine?" he asked.
"Ten cents a glass."
"Well, I'm more thirsty than hungry. Please take back the cakes and give me a glass of wine."
So the shopkeeper gave him a glass of wine.The young man drank the wine and began to walk out of the shop.
"Just a minute, young man," said the shopkeeper. "You didn't pay for the wine."
"Of course not, I gave you the cakes for it."
"But you didn't pay for the cakes."
"I didn't eat them. I gave them back to you. I certainly don't have to pay for anything I didn't eat, do I?" And before the shopkeeper could think of an answer to that, the young man was out of the shop.
Every year, many people travel in the Philippines. Maybe you are planning to go there. To help you make your decision, here are some great places to consider:
Boracay
Boracay is known for its fine white sand and clear blue water. As one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Boracay attracts a lot of tourists during summer. This place is a must for young people. So if you are out to have a good time and meet new people, Boracay is just the place for you.
Camiguin
Camiguin is another choice if you like the beach. But unlike Boracay, you'd be able to enjoy some peace and quiet here. The place also has hot springs and some active volcanoes. Camiguin takes its name from one of the area's volcanoes.
Palawan
Palawan is one of the best beaches in the country. You can enjoy and experience the beauty of Mother Earth here. Enjoy amazing clear blue water, amazing rock and the best dive sites.
Baguio
Most people come to Baguio in summer. The cool wind, the green mountains and the peace and quiet of Baguio are welcoming you to visit. You could also enjoy one of its gardens and visit many of Baguios attractions.
Once there was a poor lady who lived on a hill near the sea. She lived a lonely life. She was so poor that she had to work hard every day.
But one night as she sat at the table, the lady said to herself, "Why can't I do good to others?" At last, she came up with an idea.
She decided to keep a lighted lamp (灯) at the window for the sailors every night. She found that ships sometimes broke up on the rocks in the sea, since there was no lighthouse to warn them of the danger at night. Maybe her lamp would warn them when their ships came near the rocks on the coast.
The lady felt glad when the thought came through her mind. So she worked late and made money to buy the oil for the lamp and then she placed the lamp at the window each night. In this way she saved many lives.
She did this for five years without the hope of reward ( 报酬). However, good acts were often found out. The sailors whose lives had been saved began to send gifts to her. They sent her tea from China, cloth from India, silk from France and grapes from Spain. But the poor lady did not need these gifts to make her happy. She gave many of them to the poor and the sick.
She was happy with the thought that she was doing good. So, as long as she lived, she lit her lamp each night, and placed it at the window.
