Earthquakes always happens suddenly, so it is difficult to warn people about them. Usually people have little or no idea about what to do during an earthquake. The following advice may help you.
If you are inside a building, remember not to jump out of high buildings. You can hide under a table and stay away from windows. Stay indoors until the shaking stops. Be brave and be helpful, especially when you are with other people.
If you're in a lift, try to get out at the nearest floor when it stops shaking, but be sure you're safe.
Move away from buildings when you are outdoors. Don't stand near street lights or under power lines. Be careful of falling rocks when you are in the mountains. Run away from the sea and move quickly to a higher ground.
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Inside a building: Move no more than a few steps, Drop, Cover and Hold. Stay until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In a lift: Drop, Cover and Hold. When the shaking , try to get out at the nearest floor if safe to do so. Outdoors: When the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps away from , streetlights, power lines and rocks then Drop, Cover and Hold. |
Hi, I am Bing Dwen Dwen, the official mascot (吉祥物) of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Wondering what my name means? Well, "Bing" means ice in Chinese, while the "Dwen Dwen" means stocky (健壮结实的) and cute.
Do you like my suit of ice? It's a symbol of purity and strength, and the characteristics of the Winter Olympics. People say that I am a lively panda, symbolizing (象征着) the strong body, tough will and inspiring spirit of the Winter Olympics athletes. I'm ready to share the true spirit of the Olympics with all of you!
And meet my best friend Shuey Rhon Rhon. He's a baby Chinese lantern, which is a
millennia-old cultural symbol associated with harvest, celebration, prosperity (繁荣) and brightness. The first character of its name "Shuey" has the same pronunciation as the Chinese character for snow.
And the first "Rhon" means "to include", "to tolerate", while the second "Rhon" means "to melt", "to fuse" and "to warm". The name expresses the good wishes that there could be more inclusion for people with impairments (损伤), more dialogue and understanding between cultures of the world.
Here are our Olympic and Paralympic logos. They are stylized versions of the Chinese character
"冬", which is "winter", and the Chinese character "飞", which means "fly". Quite an excellent design, isn't it? We hope you like us, and we are here waiting for you at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing!
We are the of Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. About my name: "Bing" means in Chinese, and "Dwen Dwen" means cute. About my suit: It's a symbol of . About his name: Shuey Rhon Rhon, which expresses the well wishes for disabled people, more dialogue and under standing between . About his body: He's a baby Chinese . We are ready to share the true spirit of the Olympics with you! |
There are many steps in making a bottle of water and through the process many natural resources are used. Transportation also uses petrol(汽油)and releases (释放)a lot of CO2 into the air, which makes air pollution.
First, the oil is taken out from the earth. Then the oil is cleaned at the refinery(炼油厂). At a plastic factory the oil is made into plastic pellets (塑料颗粒) and then bottle preforms (粗加工的成品).
Preforms are heated and shaped into bottles. The bottles are brought to the bottling factory where they are filled with water. The bottles are ready and they are transported to the stores.
Bottles of water are sold and brought to thousands of families. Most of the plastic bottles are thrown away and end up in landfills (垃圾填埋场) or in the environment.
The plastic bottles need 400 to 1000 years to break down. Some are recycled and brought to a factory that turns them into other plastic items (物品). Finally, those items are thrown away and end up in the landfill.
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There are about 250 kinds of turtles. Most turtles live near fresh water. However, land turtles, also known as tortoises, do not swim at all. Sea turtles live nearly their whole lives in salt water.
TortoisesTortoises are slow. They have short, thick back legs. Their front legs are very good for digging. Many tortoises can pull their heads, legs, and tails inside their shells. They quickly do so at any sign of danger. Their strong shells can protect them. Unlike most other turtles, tortoises eat only plants. Tortoises hatch from eggs. The mother tortoise digs a hole, lays some eggs, and covers them with earth. When the baby tortoises hatch, they must dig their way out of the hole. The largest tortoises can grow to four feet long. They may weigh up to 600 pounds.
Sea TurtlesLike tortoises, sea turtles lay their eggs on land. The mother turtle comes out of the ocean onto the beach. She digs a hole, lays her eggs, and returns to the sea. When the baby turtles hatch, they head straight for the water. Sea turtles can swim very fast. They use their front legs like wings to "fly" through the water. Although most turtles can pull their heads and legs inside their shells, sea turtles cannot. The green sea turtle eats only plants. Other sea turtles eat both plants and animals. The largest of all sea turtles can weigh over 1,000 pounds.
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The Secret Garden is written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is one of Burnett's most popular novels.
The Secret Garden was first published in ten issues of The American Magazine (November 1910 – August 1911). It was first published in book form in August 1911 by the Frederick A. Stokes Company in New York; it was also published that year by William Heinemann in London. Different editions (版本) were published in the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as a full-colour illustrated (有插图的) edition from David R. Godine Publisher in 1989.
Mary, a girl of The Secret Garden, gets the key to the garden and finds its hidden door. The girl loves the secret garden, where she plays with her cousin, Colin. Magically, all kinds of bad habits on them disappear.
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There are about 250 kinds of turtles. Most turtles live near fresh water. However, land turtles, also known as tortoises, do not swim at all. Sea turtles live nearly their whole lives in salt water.
Tortoises
Tortoises are slow. They have short, thick back legs. Their front legs are very good for digging. Many tortoises can pull their heads, legs, and tails inside their shells. They quickly do so at any sign of danger. Their strong shells can protect them. Unlike most other turtles, tortoises eat only plants. Tortoises hatch from eggs. The mother tortoise digs a hole, lays some eggs, and covers them with earth. When the baby tortoises hatch, they must dig their way out of the hole. The largest tortoises can grow to four feet long. They may weigh up to 600 pounds.
Sea Turtles
Like tortoises, sea turtles lay their eggs on land. The mother turtle comes out of the ocean onto the beach. She digs a hole, lays her eggs, and returns to the sea. When the baby turtles hatch, they head straight for the water. Sea turtles can swim very fast. They use their front legs like wings to "fly" through the water. Although most turtles can pull their heads and legs inside their shells, sea turtles cannot. The green sea turtle eats only plants. Other sea turtles eat both plants and animals. The largest of all sea turtles can weigh over 1,000 pounds.
Get to know different kinds of turtles and compare them.
Live in salt water and very fast. They use their front legs to fly through water. They can't pull their heads, legs and tails inside the shells. They eat both plants and animals the green sea turtles. |
They are slow and don't swim at all. Their legs are used for digging. Most of them can pull their heads, legs and tails inside the shells. They eat only plants. They both have shells. They both dig a and lay eggs on land. Their babies hatch from eggs. |
When will tortoises pull their heads and legs inside the shells?
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As we all know, swimming is an all-body workout. It works small muscle(肌肉) groups that often get ignored in other workouts. As you move in the water, many small muscle groups are working to help you keep balance.
Meanwhile, swimming also has some downsides though. It is not a perfect sport without any risk of injury. For example, many types of swimming use repetitive arm movements. Over time, the repeated movements can cause shoulder and neck injuries.
However, when compared to the health benefits(益处), those downsides seem manageable to the swimming lovers. Coach Wass agrees, "You know, swimming can have some injuries from high repetition. But, in general, it's one of the safest and healthiest sports out there. "
Besides the great workout you can get from swimming, a woman called Paloma brings up another important benefit. It can help to keep you alive. She said, "My husband and I believe that swimming is a life skill. If it's a life and death situation, you can swim your way out of it. That's why I taught my daughter to learn swimming and wants her to do well in swimming. "
Paloma's daughter, Pryia knows that swimming is good for her body. But the reason she likes to swim is more basic. It's just fun.
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It is an workout. It works many small muscle groups to help keep balance. |
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It is not a sport without any risk of injury. |
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Coach Wass: It is mostly one of the and healthiest sports. |
Paloma: To be a good can keep you alive in a life and death situation. |
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Pryia: It is good for the body and just fun as well. |
The Grand Canyon(科罗拉多大峡谷) is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide. The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Over millions of years, the Colorado River wore away rocks as it passed through the area. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the river continues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.
Besides its large size, the Grand Canyon is also known for its magnificent colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock(岩层), and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologists have identified almost 40 different layers of rock exposed by the rivers erosion.
The climate in canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyon often receive snowfall. The air quality is usually very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the air.
The Grand Canyon is home to a variety of plants and animals. Plants range from various species of cactuto pine forests. Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and gila monsters. Six different kinds of rattlesnakes have been found in the area
Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park. About five million tourists visit the park each year.
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It is said that the eyes are the windows to our soul. However, to have healthy eyes, you have to look after them properly. Your eyes need everyday attention.
First, you have to pay more attention to your diet. Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs and milk. It's good for your eyes. Also, a regular amount of vitamins A and B2 should also be taken.
Second, you must have regular and sound sleep. This relaxes the eye muscles(肌肉)and gives them the rest they need. Sleep can help the body repair its tired tissue(组织). You should sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day.
Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under your eyes. Next, it's necessary for you to exercise your eyes every day. Blink your eyes at regular periods to keep your eyes moist(湿润的).
Last, you should treat your eyes correctly. For example, if you get something in your eye, don't start rubbing(揉)it. Rubbing is harmful to your eyes. Don't read or write in poor or bright sunlight because sunlight can cause eye tiredness. Remember to wear sunglasses to stop the sun from shining directly in your eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching television or working on a computer can also cause eye tiredness, so rest is required.
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• Sleep regularly and soundly to your eye muscles. • Sleep at least seven to eight hours every day. |
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• Don't rub your eyes if something gets in them. • Don't read or write in sunlight. • Wear to protect your eyes from the sun. • Remember to rest after using your eyes for a long time. |