When you hear the word "volunteering", what do you think of it? You may think volunteering is to help others, giving them money or things. It can also help you. If you're sad about something that has happened, doing something volunteering can be a great way to do with your bad feelings.
Sometimes it's easy to worry about some things like grades and health or get angry because you don't have the newest computer games. Volunteering lets you spending some time doing other things for a while.
Lots of people and kids really enjoy volunteering. For example, you might know that just on the other side of your town, there are some kids who really need winter clothes.You'll know that, thanks to you, some of kids have warm coats, hats, and shoes. So whether (不论) it's winter clothes, food for the hungry, or homes for some homeless pets, doing volunteering work means one very important thing.
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A. You make a difference in the world. B. It is true that volunteering can help others. C. Then you can keep the feelings going well. D. Volunteering also lets you see your own life in new ways. E. Voluntary experiences often put you in a different environment. |
There are so many expressions in American English that sound enjoyable but are not. When someone says they have to "face the music", it does not mean they are going to a concert. "Facing the music" means to accept the punishment(惩罚) of an action.
For example, "I can't face another night of camping! It's cold and rainy. "or" In life, you must face your fears. " Face used in this way is very common. Back to "facing the music", imagine a friend asks you to take care of her expensive sports car. She gives you the key and says, "Thanks so much for watching my car while I'm away. But there's one thing. Please, do not drive it. It is an extremely(极其) fast car. " You want to show off(炫耀) to some friends. So, you drive it around town one night. As bad luck would have it, you lose control of the car and drive it into a stop sign. Bang!
When your friend returns, you must tell her what you have done and "face the music". It could be losing her friendship or paying to repair her car – or both. Whatever the music is, you must face it.
To "take your medicine" means to accept the results from something bad you have done. And if someone says, "You made your bed. Now lie in it. ", they mean you created a bad situation and now you have to experience the results!
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A. But you do not listen. B. "Face the music" is a good example. C. The "music" here is the result of your action. D. Americans often use the word "face" in this way. E. There are other American expressions that mean the same thing as "face the music". |
Some people say that the first impression(印象) is the last impression. The following tips will be useful for making the first impressive impression.
Remember a smiling face is what people want to see. So don't go on a date with a serious face. A serious face gives all the wrong impressions, so keep smiling.
Don't try to show that you are Mr. Perfect. No one can be perfect. Your minor faults(小缺点) make you human and attractive.
As they say, "The eyes are the window to the soul. " Therefore, while you are talking to someone, look into his or her eyes and listen carefully. Pay attention to him or her and don't look off to the side or at another person.
What you say may not be as important as how you say it. Play with language wisely. Be smart and creative.
This is the most important. Don't say you're a vegetarian(素食者) if you really eat meat. Don't try to do something just because you want to impress the other person. Be sincere(真诚的) and truthful.
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A. Be less than perfect B. Be yourself C. Smile D. Say it with your style E. Look into someone's eyes |
A. However, there are some worries about the use of facial recognition.
B. Facial recognition technology has several advantages.
C. Such technology is really quite safe.
D. It can quickly confirm a person's identity.
E. And we know that no two faces are exactly the same.
Humans have little difficulty recognizing （识别）each other. We may not recall a name, but we can usually remember if we've seen a face. Even twins look a little different. Each human face is truly special. So it is a good way to confirm （确认）a person's identity （身份） by seeing his face. And now we've invented machines that are able to recognize faces at a fast speed.
Governments, train stations and police services are using facial recognition （人脸识另U） technology. So a wanted criminal can quickly be picked out of millions of people. It only needs a database （数据库）with images （影像）.
Common people, too, are using facial recognition to unlock their phones, their computers. According to Apple, for example, there is only one chance in a million that someone else's face could unlock your iPhone. So you don't need to worry about its safety.
It can be done in a minute, and we don't need to memorize passwords any more. Whafs more, it's not necessary to touch the machine, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. The device usually costs little, so it is can be used widely.
The worries are mainly about people's privacy （隐私）.Nowadays we can see more and more cameras in public-and-private places. This means people can be watched and recognized wherever they go and whatever they do.
Most people have to give a presentation(展示)at some point in their lives. But not everyone knows how to give one well.
The art of giving a great presentation begins with planning. This should be more than just showing facts. Maybe you want to inspire people or to persuade(说服) them of an opinion. Whatever you're trying to do, share your message in one to three points.
Once you know your presentation's goal, you can start planning it. If you are doing a slideshow(幻灯片), remember the 10-20-30 rule. The slideshow should last no more than 20 minutes. And the slides should use 30-point font(字体)or larger. This stops you from putting too many words on slides. Your slideshow should add to, not replace, what you say aloud.
To relax yourself, remember to breathe deeply, and imagine the presentation going well. Think of your feelings as your body's way of giving you energy to do a great job. Remember why your topic is important and how it can help people. If you act excitedly about your presentation, your listeners will feel excited, too.
A. Your next task is to give the talk.
B. And speaking of energy, let your excitement show.
C. This says that slideshows should include at most 10 slides.
D. Here are some ways to make your next presentation shine.
E. Before you do anything else, think about the goal of your presentation.
My father, who was always drunk and angry, beat me more and more every day. He always locked the door when he went away and kept the key in his pocket. One day l found an old saw (锯) that he hid in the roof. When I was alone in the house,
The next day my father said, "Huck, go to the river and catch some fish for break-fast. Quickly! And don't try anything. Remember, I'm watching you!"
While l was fishing by the river.
"A boat!" I thought. happily, "This is my chance to run away. I'll hide the boat near some trees and use it tonight! "
When my father went to town that afternoon, I got my saw and started to work on the hole. It was late afternoon when I finished making the hole.
"l did a good job,"" I thought, looking at the hole. "Now I'll get my father's gun. I have a plan..."
l looked outside the window and there was nobody there. Then I ran into the woods to hunt a wild pig. Luckily, I found one. I .shot it and took it back to the house and let the pig's blood fall on the wooden floor of the house. Then I pulled some of my hair out and put it on my father's ax(斧子) with some of the pig's blood. I took the pig's body outside and put it in a big bag with some rocks,
"This way people will think the pig's blood is mine and I'm dead!" I thought." This idea made me smile.
I waited until it was dark and got into the boat and went to Jackson's Island. I knew about Jackson's Island because Tom, Ben, Joe and I had a good time there.
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A. I quickly ran away through the hole. B. They'll come and look for my body in the river. C. and threw it into the river. D. I started to make a hole on the floor under the big table. E. I saw an empty boat nearby. |
Will this year's gift money from your parents and grandparents be the most that you've ever had? Yes?
"Once, I wanted to swim. I spent 2,000 yuan and decided to take a swimming class," said 12-year-old Wang Yue from Wuxi in Jiangsu Province. I regretted the decision that I made.
It can be difficult to keep your money when shopping. Everything is packed to catch your eyes. And there are advertisements designed to push you into buying. But if you ask yourself a few questions, you may save your money: Do I need it? If I don't need it, do I want it? Could I find it cheaper somewhere else? After answering these questions, will you still buy? Probably not. They will also help you to get a proper choice. If you truly like it but can't decide now, ask your parents for help and tell them what you will do with it.
Follow these ideas. Once it starts, there will be a second and third time. Your money will run out before you want to use it. If there's something that you think you like a lot, stop, look again and think twice.
A. Good questions will help you keep a cool head.
B. Later I lost interest in swimming and only went to a few classes.
C. Don't ever spend savings without thinking twice.
D. If I buy now, do I have enough money for other things?
E. To begin with, you should think carefully about how to spend it wisely.
People may have different dreams as they grow older. What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I was a little girl, my parents always asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I used to tell them a general a doctor, a guard, and many more that I probably don't remember. , I want to be a fashion designer (时装设计师).
What made me want to be a fashion designer? I often watch TV. . The tall, thin models wear beautiful clothes and walk beautifully on the stage (舞台). So I decide to be a designer and design beautiful clothes for people and make them look even better.
I have all kinds of dolls and I enjoy looking at their colorful clothes. . I try to put one doll's clothes on another doll and see how it looks. Sometimes a skirt looks nice on one doll, but doesn't look so good on another.
I also like reading fashion magazines. They are quite expensive, but my parents say they will pay for them if I am really interested in reading them. . I'lI try my best to make my dream come true. I believe that one day my parents will take pride in what I can do.
A. The fashion shows on TV are fascinating.
B. They want me to learn as much as possible.
C. But now I really know what I want to be.
D. I often change my doll's clothes.
E. Everyone needs to answer this question.
When we think of famous inventors, we usually think of men like Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison.
Let's take the dishwasher as an example. She was a rich American who gave a lot of dinner parties. But she was mad that her servants used to break plates and glasses when they were washing the dishes after a party. So, Josephine decided to try and invent a machine which could wash a lot of plates and glasses safely. She said,"" She designed the machine, and then she found a company to make it. At first only hotels and restaurant bought Josephine's new machine, but today the dishwasher is used by millions of people all over the world.
The car was invented by a man. Her name was Mary Anderson. Before her invention appeared, it was impossible for drivers to see where they were going when it was raining or snowing. The name of Mary's invention? Windshield wipers(雨刷).
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A. If nobody else is going to invent a dishwasher, then I will! B. However, it was a woman who solved one of the biggest problems of driving. C. But many of the things that make our lives easier today were invented by women. D. They had to open the window. E. It was invented by a woman named Josephine Cochran in 1886. |
My mother is cool—much cooler than most people. I give her full credit for (把…归功于) making me the person who I am today.
Being hopeful is the key to turning things around.
No matter how hard things got, my mom could always joke about them. It has taught me things are never, ever, end-of-the-world kind of bad. I'm sure this has made me a more relaxed person.
My mother made her own clothes she felt like wearing. Soon enough, people asked her to make clothes, and it turned into a full time business. That shows me how you can set up your own business by expressing yourself truthfully.
Imagination has no end.
As a person full of creativity, my mother always encouraged us to do imaginative things for enjoyment and discouraged TV. We dressed up in costumes, drew pictures, and sang at the top of our lungs.
Independence is important.
My mom has always pushed me towards becoming independent. Not for her good, but for mine. Because of this, I grow up to be completely independent.
Mistakes are OK as long as you learn from them.
Growing up, I've made my fair share of mistakes. Instead of saying "l told you so", my mom always let me work things out myself.
For all that you've done and everything that you are—thank you, Mom!
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A. Today, l am a very fun person to be with. B. She was also there to help me pick up the pieces, if I ever needed help. C. Self-expression leads to self-achievement. D. I made my own decisions without her trying to manage me. E. To thank her, I'd like to share some of the things she taught me. |
