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A: Hello, Peter!
B: Hello, Li Ming! You look very happy today. Why?
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B: Wonderful! But I know little about it. Do you often have this race?
A: We have it to celebrate our Dragon Boat Festival. We don't need to go to school on that day.
B: We don't have such a festival in England.
A: Yes, it is. We also eat a special kind of food.
B: Is it delicious? Where can I get this kind of food?
A: My mom can make some for you.
B: That's very kind of you!
It was getting dark. Paul looked out of the window and sighed(叹气). Dad had promised to play 1 with him, but he still didn't get home. Paul was so disappointed that he walked into his room and threw his baseball into the corner. He tried to do some homework, 2 he couldn't.
Then the phone rang. It was Dad: "Paul, I'm sorry, but I couldn't play baseball with you tonight. I'm still at work. Maybe we can play next weekend?"
Paul couldn't understand why Dad was so busy. He threw himself into the sofa and soon fell asleep 3 doing homework.
The next day at school, Paul didn't hand in his homework and failed a test. Mrs. Green, his teacher, asked him to stay after school. "Paul, you didn't do your homework. You didn't pass the test and only got a D. What's wrong?"
Paul just sat there 4. "Paul, if you don't want to talk, I will. I know that 5 is worrying you, but you have to get it out. You need to tell someone."
On Paul's way home, he 6 what Mrs. Green said. Maybe he didn't do his homework because he wanted to get his dad's attention. He knew Mrs. Green was right. He decided to take her7.
When Paul got home, he 8 his dad, "Dad, I can't play with you next weekend. I've got lots of problems with my homework. Whenever you break our plans, Dad, it hurts me. It's not too late to rebuild 9 relationship. Maybe you can help me with my homework sometime. Dad, I love you."
As Paul ended the call, he felt relaxed. He didn't know whether his dad would be different, but it didn't matter. He himself 10. He expressed(表达) his feelings to the right person. He had a clear head as he was doing his homework that evening.
Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today's travelers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure to close to nature. Hiking (徒步旅行)may be a good choice.
Instead of spending your 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 to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn't have to be very expensive. You can hike close home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.
Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn't forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
◇ Don't hike alone.
◇ Bring water. Bring a good map or a mobile phone.
◇ Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Flowers are so beautiful that people use them to express their feelings. Flowers are usually sold at high prices. Here is a list of the most beautiful flowers which are in great demand (需求) in market.
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Roses are thought as the king of the flowers. They have everything a beautiful flower needs to have. One can give a rose as a gift to their loved ones. A red rose shows love, a white rose is a symbol of peace and well-wishes, and yellow stands for friendship and so on. |
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Bleeding (滴血的) Hearts appear similar to the heart shape. They are mostly red or dark pink in color. This flower has got its name after its shape. It is found in Korea, Japan, northern China and some parts of Siberia. These flowers being so beautiful are used to show love. |
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Sunflowers are bright yellow and has dark shade head at the centre. They are grown to get oil and seeds from the flower. The sunflowers represent cheerfulness, love and happiness. America is the country of origin (起源) for the sunflower, and then it was brought to Russia and other parts of the world. |
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The passion flower (西番莲) looks like an Indian bird peacock's feather. These flowers grow on vines (藤), which makes them climb over the walls of one's place. This flower has around 500 families, out of which around 60 species produce tasty edible (可食用的) fruit usually named as the passion fruit. The flowers grow in southern and eastern regions of Asia. |
Sometimes, it takes homeless animals a long time to find a new home. Luckily, someone is trying to help, even if it is a small thing.
Darius Brown is a 12-year-old boy from the USA. Although he is young, he has a heart of gold. He makes fashionable bow ties (蝴蝶领结) for homeless cats and dogs. Those bow ties can catch future owners' attention and help cute animals find home faster.
At the age of 8, Darius started helping his sister make bow ties. This was when his amazing talent(天赋) began to show. He didn't think twice to use the skills for useful changes in the world. At 11, Darius had his own pet clothing company. He has given lots of bow ties to animal shelters (动物收容所) across the USA and the UK.
As a dog lover himself, Darius decided to help homeless animals after the terrible hurricane (飓风) in 2017. He wanted to help those homeless animals catch the eye of good-hearted people. His bow ties have turned thousands of cats and dogs into cute and pretty pets.
Darius's kindness is supported by thousands of people online. In 2018, former (以前的) US president Barack Obama praised Darius for his kindness in a letter, "As long as you continue to look for ways to help others and never give up on yourself, I'm sure our future will be bright."
Chinese people often think of a rainy spring as a rather romantic (浪漫的) time to travel as the scenery seems to be more picturesque when it rains. If you are making a plan for your spring trip, Shaoxing is the place to go.
Shaoxing lies in the south of the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲) in Zhejiang Province. It is one of the most famous historical cities in China. It is known for its rich culture, and as a city of bridges, tea and scholars(学者). A number of great scholars either were born here or spent an important part of their life in the city, including the great writer Lu Xun.
With a history of more than 1, 000 years, the area has many attractions, like the houses of famous historical people. In addition, the natural landscape alone is a good reason for a visit. During the rainy months of spring, visitors often take Wupeng Boats to enjoy its natural beauty.
Silk products in Shaoxing are of high quality and are very popular with tourists. Shaoxing is famous for its wine, too, if you go to Shaoxing, you will find it has something for everyone.
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Swimming is very popular in summer. A lot of people like swimming in summer because water people feel cool. But you must be careful when you go swimming. Don't swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. Don't go swimming , either.
Before you get into the water, you get yourself ready. Do some warming-up exercise. When you are in water, always stay in a place where people can see you. Don't go swimming in the water. Maybe you think that you are good at swimming anywhere at any time, but don't forget that safety is the important thing!
— Sorry, my alarm clock didn't work.
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