Experts say that students usually need eight to ten hours' sleep at night, but most Chinese students do not get enough sleep. Some Chinese parents are usually happy to see their children studying late. They will think their children work hard, but not all parents are happy about this. Once a mother told us that every morning her 10-year-old boy put up one finger with his eyes still closed, begging (乞求) for one more minute to sleep. Like lots of students "early birds" in China, he has to get up before six every morning.
A report shows that without a good night's sleep, students seem to be weaker than they should be. Many students have fallen asleep during class at one time or another. Too much homework is not the only reason why students stay up late. Some watch TV or play computer games late into the night.
Experts have ever said that the students should develop good study habits. So some clever students never study late, they are able to work well in class.
A young man asked Albert Einstein, the great German scientist, what the secret (秘诀) of success is. The scientist told him that the secret of success is hard work. A few days later the young man asked the same question again. Einstein was annoyed. He didn't say anything, but wrote a few words on a piece of paper. On it was written: A=X+Y+Z.
"A means success" explained the old scientist. "X stands for hard work, Y for methods and Z means stop talking and get down to work."
Father gives all for daughter
One day, an 11-year-old girl asked her dad, "What are you going to get me for my 15th birthday."
The father replied, "Don't worry about that. You still have lots of time."
But on a day after her 14th birthday, she passed out and was rushed to the hospital.
The family learned that the girl had a serious heart disease (疾病)and that she might die.
At night, she asked her dad "Daddy, have they told you that I am going to die."
The father replied. "No, you will live as long as anyone else."
She was surprised. "How can you be sure?"
He turned to her and said, "I just know it."
After the girl turned15, he had a heart transplant(心胜移植手术). After recovering(恢复), she came home to find a letter on her bed.
It said, "My dearest daughter, if you are reading this, it means that everything went as I told you it would. One day you asked me what I would give you for your 15th birthday. I wasn't sure then. But now you know that my gift to you is my heart. "The father had donated(捐赠) his heart to his daughter.
Parents are selfless（无私的). They often make great sacrifices(牺牲) to make their children happy. Keep this in mind when you feel angry toward your parents. They're just what they think is best for you.
Egypt(埃及) is one of the oldest civilizations(文明) in the world. It has great culture and history. Let's take a look at some wonderful places in the country.
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| Arabian Desert Do you think it might be fun to ride a camel(骆驼) in the desert? If so, you should go to the Arabian Desert. It is also known as the Eastern Desert. It takes up nearly one-quarter of Egypt's land. Riding a camel is fun. Camels kneel down(跪下)to let you sit on them. |
| | Luxor If you want to see ancient palaces and buildings, Luxor is a great place to go. People there call it the" open-air museum of ancient Egypt". Many people visit Luxor every year. Some famous places there include the Valley(山谷) of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. |
| | The Great Sphinx The Great Sphinx is a statue(雕像)of a lion with a man's head. It's very large. The Sphinx is about 40 feet (英尺) long(about 73m) and 65 feet (about 0m)high, Its eyes are two meters high! For hundreds of years, the Sphinx has guarded(守卫) the Great Pyramid of Khufu(胡夫大金字塔)。 |
Lisa was a single mother who lived with her little son. She lost her job two years ago and they had a very hard life. Being poor was terrible. Her heart was broken every time her son asked, "Can I have some more bread and jam please, Mommy?"
One day, when her son asked the same question again, she decided to prepare a big meal for him with the only 6 dollars in her hand. She went to the supermarket, bought some food and cooked at home. Lisa was a shy mother, but she was strong— minded. "It's time to make a change, "she thought. She used to love writing. In order to make some money, she began to write articles for magazines day and night.
Things went better. The local food bank started to provide her with some free vegetables every month. Her son finally had enough to eat. Once he told Lisa that the dishes she made were delicious. Suddenly, an idea came to Lisa's mind, "Why not share my recipes (食谱) on the Internet? "She did. Many people liked her recipes and she became popular.
Soon after that, some reporters interviewed her and asked her to write a book on cooking. When Lisa got the money for the book she wrote, she had a good sleep for the first night during the two years. Now Lisa has a well—paid job and a beautiful home, but she'll never forget the days when she worked hard for a good life.
Most people in America like having the surprise party. It's very popular. They think it is very exciting to have surprise parties for their friends or family members. They often plan a surprise party for special events like someone's birthday. If you want to know what a surprise party is like, please look at the following example.
One Saturday night, Sam's wife asked him to go to the kitchen and bring her a glass of water. Sam walked to the kitchen. When he opened the door, he saw a "bear" standing in front of him! Sam was very scared and wanted to run away at once. Just then the "bear" took off his costume(服装).
It was Sam's friend John! When he turned back, he saw some other people standing behind him. All of them said "Surprise! Happy birthday!" to him.
In fact, we can have many kinds of surprise parties. A successful surprise party always makes people feel surprised and excited. Would you like to plan a party like this for your friends or family members?
Teeth are important. Strong, healthy teeth help you chew(咀嚼) foods that help you grow. They help you speak clearly. And yes, they help you look best. Here are some tips for you to take care of your teeth:
⒈ Brush your teeth the right way.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day-after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after sweet snacks, too. Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend time brushing teeth along the sides and back of your mouth. Spend at least three minutes each time you brush. Play a song you like to help pass the time. Get a new toothbrush every three months. When you buy toothbrush, be sure it has soft bristles(鬃毛).
⒉ Learn how to floss(用牙线清洁牙齿) your teeth.
Flossing is a very important way to keep your teeth healthy. Food may hide between two teeth. Flossing can help get rid of (清除) it. You'll need to floss your teeth at least once a day.
⒊ Have good eating habits.
You need to be careful about what you eat and drink. Eating sugar is a major cause of tooth decay(蛀牙). Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of soda(苏打汽水).
April Fool's Day is coming! But do you know how April Fool's Day comes?
In the sixteenth century in France, the start of the New Year was on April 1st. People celebrated the New Year in the same way as it is today. They held parties and danced into the late night.
Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar into the Christian(基督教的)world, and the new year fell on January 1st. Some people didn't believe the change in the date, so they celebrated the New Year on April 1st. Others played tricks on them and called them ＂April fools＂.
Today Americans play small tricks on friends on the first day of April. One common trick on April Fool's Day is pointing down to a friend's shoe and saying, ＂Your shoelace is untied.＂ School children like to tell a classmate that there are no classes. Then if someone believes the trick, he or she will be called the ＂April fool＂! People play tricks on each other only because they want to enjoy themselves together. Most jokes are really funny and people play tricks not to hurt anyone but to find happiness.
Mrs. Gill lived next door to Nita. Every afternoon, Mrs. Gill took a walk. She said it kept her young. Nita liked to talk with Mrs. Gill when Mrs. Gill came back. Mrs. Gill was always happy after her walk. She often showed Nita something she had found, like a beautiful red leaf(叶子).
One afternoon Mrs. Gill looked upset. Nia asked her why. "I am sad about all the trash(垃圾) on the street, " she said. "I never saw so much trash in this neighborhood! What happened?"
"Mrs. Trent moved," said Nita. "She used to go out each morning and pick up trash. I often saw her on my way to school.”
Mrs. Gill looked very ▲ . "I thought I knew everything about this neighborhood!" she said. "But you see more than I do!"
"Well, I wish I could do Mrs. Trent's job. But you know, my back(背) often hurts. It's really hard for me to pick things up," she added.
"I could do that," said Nita.
Mrs. Gill said, "I will carry the trash bag! You can use my gloves(手套) so your hands can stay clean, Nita put on the gloves. She picked up pieces of paper. She picked up boxes. And Mrs. Gill carried the bag. Lots of people stopped to thank Mrs. Gill and Nita. The street looked much better.
"Thanks, Nita," said Mrs. Gill. "Let's call ourselves the clean-up team!"
American schools must obey the classroom rules. Here are some of them.
If the teacher asks you a question, you should answer it at once. If you do not understand the question, you can put up your hand and ask the teacher to say it again.
You must not be absent (缺席 ) on a test day. If you are seriously ill, let the teacher know. If your teacher allows make-up tests, you'd better take the test within one or two days after you return to class.
It is rude（不礼貌的）to be late. If you are late, you should come into the classroom and go to your seat quickly. In the US it is not necessary to knock before you enter the classroom.
In America, you should call your teacher by his or her last name, not "teacher". Also you should use Mr. Miss, Ms or Mrs before the last name, such as Mrs Smith or Mr Jones.
In the US, it is impolite to eat, drink or chew gum (口香糖 ) during class. Don't do these until（直到）the break.
