On her way to school, Amber Williams found a penny(一分钱) on the ground. "See a penny, pick it up. All day long, you'll be1 ." Remembering the song, she quickly picked it up.
"I've never seen you smile so big, Amber." She2 and saw Bella, the most popular girl in her class. They'd hardly spoken before, although they lived on the same3 . "Was it because of the penny?" she thought.
Over the next few hours, Amber had the best time ever. She got the4 answer in the math class. She found a five-dollar bill in her backpack. The most5 moment came as she got a full mark in the history test. Mr. Smith praised her in class and everyone was 6 for her.
"That's it. I'll go nowhere without this penny," she decided.
Things kept going7 until school was over. Amber found the penny gone. She checked her backpack and then all her pockets.8 was not there. Sitting at her desk, she felt like she was going to9 .
A hand suddenly appeared in front of her face. "Are you OK? Do you need some10 ?"
Amber recognized that voice. It was Bella. Though a bit shy, she told Bella about11 the penny changed her life of bad luck. When she finished her12 , Bella laughed.
"I don't think the penny did so much. I talked to you as you always seemed cool.13 you are always a good student. I'm sure you studied14 the test last night, didn't you?"
It took Amber a minute to15 Bella. "I think you're right," she held her new friend's hand and smiled. "I'm making my own luck from now on."
Pets and Their People By Jess French
Do you have a pet? Would you like to get one? This book has everything you need to know about caring for animals. ☆It's full of facts and helpful advice and gives lots of information about some of the most popular pets such as cats, dogs, fish and so on, as well as more unusual ones like snakes and lizards(蜥蜴). ☆You'll find out how to choose the right pet for your family and how to care for them
As an animal doctor, I love all animals and I've had many pets in my life, from dogs to insects. People often ask me how they can best look after their pets. I thought it was time for me to put all my answers down together, so I wrote this book.
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Kendall Johnson spends a lot of time playing in the dirt(泥土). She has a huge garden that produces over 100 pounds of food each year! But for this seven-year-old kid
gardening isn't just about fruits and vegetables. It's about people. "My favourite thing about growing food is doing it with my family and friends," she says.
Kendall began gardening at the age of three, when her grandmother gave her some green stems(茎). "Grandma told me not to throw them away, because if we put them in the ground, they will grow back," she says. She tried it and was amazed when the stems grew new leaves.
Soon after, her parents built a small backyard garden. When her friends came over, Kendall enjoyed sharing what she knew. She says, "My friends loved that. And they helped me water and care for the plants."
When she was six, she became the youngest certified(有资质的) farmer in Georgia, the USA. Today, her garden has grown larger, including sixty plant beds and twelve trees! Kendall says, "When the vegetables and fruits are ready, I pick them. I do a food sale so other kids and families can have some." People who don't have enough food are invited to take what they need.
Kendall wants to inspire other kids too. She speaks at libraries and schools, and hosts a community garden club for kids. "I also invite kids to visit my garden and help with it, so they can see how fun it is," she says. "Growing food takes a lot of work, but together you can do it."
What time is it? The answer you give can be different, because you are in different Earth's time zones(时区). But how could you tell the time if you aren't anywhere on Earth?
Scientists are now thinking of creating a lunar(月球的) time zone. They believe it would be better for astronauts to communicate by using Moon Time, as they travel to, from, and across the Moon. At the moment, astronauts are using time zones of their own countries. But there could be safety problems caused by the differences in time-telling.
____ Gravity(引力) influences how quickly or slowly time passes. Since gravity is weaker on the Moon, clocks run a bit faster there. After 24 hours, a lunar clock would be 56 microseconds ahead of a clock on Earth. Another point to consider is that a full day on Earth is about 24 hours between two sunsets. While on the Moon, it is nearly 709 hours, about 29.5 Earth days. This means that lunar nights can be around two weeks long, with only the Earth and the stars in the sky. With all this to think about, scientists need to decide whether it would be better to follow a time zone on Earth, or for the Moon to have its own special zone, which would have much longer days.
Scientists must consider other problems too. For example, who should be responsible for keeping the time zone going? And how can it be made practical for astronauts to use?
There are more countries planning Moon trips in the future. The idea of creating a time zone on the Moon would make these easier. And if a lunar time zone is set up, scientists could create time zones for other planets like Mars.
Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit(放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.
Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力). However, learning to let go when things aren't right is important too. Maybe your heart isn't in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that letting go of goals you can't reach, or don't really want, can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.
But how can you know it's time to stop and move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, "Quitting is never a matter of black and white." He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren't enjoying something any more. Is it because you've argued with a teammate or can't get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on.
Quitting doesn't have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.
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No one lives without food. For centuries, people grew their own food and (吃) it themselves. But now most people buy food in shops and (超市). The next time you have dinner, look (近) at the food on your plate. If you're dining in summer, it's possible that some of the food comes from small (私人) farms, but more of it comes from large farms and companies.
How do you know where your food is from? You can check by (你自己). Most food gives information on its packet. And you may be surprised at what you (收集) because it comes from places around the world. You can enjoy a(n) (柑橘；橙) from South Africa and a tomato from Mexico. You can (甚至) enjoy a pizza from Italy. And you needn't travel to these places. Instead, the food travels to you.
Thanks to modern trucks, trains, ships, and (飞机) , the food travels fast. So the food is still (新鲜) and healthy when it reaches your dinner table. Also, new technology helps the food last long while it travels.
It was the fifth day of our Italian journey. We arrived at our hotel (early) than usual. Dad offered to take us to the ancient city of Pompeii. I didn't really want to go I had no interest in old cities.
We travelled there by train. On the way, Dad told us something about history. Many years ago, Pompeii was a large city near a volcano(火山). The volcano broke out and (complete) covered the city in ash(灰). About twenty thousand people (kill). But the buildings remained there. And now, 2,000 years later, people around the world come here (see) how people lived all those years ago.
I had thought it was boring to visit the 2,000-year-old (house), but I was wrong. They were very interesting! Most of their rooms (have) fine paintings all over the walls. I was also amazed at the bathrooms. I'd love a big bathroom in our house— (our) is so small!
Dad usually makes bad plans but this time he gets it right, finally. a surprise! I got really interested in Pompeii. In fact, I've got lots of ideas for our house when we get home!
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GALLANT KIDS How to Make a Difference |
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Liam's Lunches of Love Liam Hannon was only ten when he started handing out free lunches to people who were hungry. With help from his family and other supporters, he hands out 75 to 100 lunches three times a month. We asked Liam to tell us about it. Q: A: Four summers ago, I didn't want to go to camp. Instead, I did an online treasure-hunt program. My first task was to do something to help homeless people, and I got the idea of making them lunch. Q: What's the best part about what you do? A: I'd say meeting the people. They're real people who just need a little kindness in their lives. Some of them have become friends of our family. Q: A: I want to tell them to do something they enjoy. And get help from friends and family. I invite my friends to help with lunches, and almost every time, they've come and given out lunches with me and my dad. |
EDITOR'S(编者) NOTE
First, think what needs to be improved. By doing this, you may see steps you can take towards that goal. Many people don't give a start because they want to make a HUGE difference. But actions and results don't have to be huge to be meaningful. Take Liam, for example. His goal was not to solve the problem but to help. So he did. For the people who got those lunches, he made things better. Share your ideas with a parent. Every helpful act you do, no matter how small, makes the world better!
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What can you do to make a difference? Why?
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Project: Exploring the Chinese Culture and Customs |
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the Lantern Festival
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the Dragon Boat Festival
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•watch a lantern show •… |
•visit a local museum •… |
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History |
•about 2,000 years |
•about 2,000 years |
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Time |
•the 15th day of the first lunar month |
•the 5th day of the fifth lunar month |
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Celebrations |
•riddle(谜语) games •… |
•boat races •… |
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Food |
•riddle(谜语) games |
•zongzi |
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