When Jeff was young'he had always been thin and strong. Now Jeff was forty'and he was fat and his muscles(肌肉)were very1. He did not wish to get fatter and softer every year.
One day one of his friends said to him. "Do you want to be thinner. Jeff?''"2'I do'"Jeff answered.
"Well'3going to your office by car. r'and get a bicycle. "
Jeff had not ridden a bicycle for many years. "It is very hard to learn to ride a bicycle again at your4'"his wife said.
In5'it was not too hard for Jeff to ride a bicycle again. He usually sat in his living room and read the newspaper in the evening. But now he6riding his bicycle every evening. He hoped that it would help him to get thinner and he also got a lot of7from it.
He found some little roads which were not really very narrow(狭窄的)but were not8enough for cars'and there he got away from the noises of the city'which were becoming too much for him.
Then he began to go to his office9his bicycle. Sometimes all the cars stopped at a red light'but he could10them to the front'because his bicycle was narrow. So he was very happy.
Cai Lun invented paper around 2' 000 years ago in China. It is an important invention. Before the invention of paper' people had to remember lots of information or write it on stone' wood' leaves' etc.
Today everyone in the world uses paper. With paper' we can make books and print newspapers. Sharing information is a lot easier with the help of paper.
People use paper every day. Students do homework and keep a diary on paper. Paper is a great invention.
Alan Turing was born in London' England' in 1912. He attended Cambridge
University from 1931 to 1934. Turing was a mathematician(数学家)and a computer scientist. Many people called Turing the father of computer science. He created the first design(设计) for a modern computer.
Turing wanted to know if a machine could think for itself and trick someone into believing they were having a conversation with another person. This became known as the Turing test. In the test' a human talked to two other people through a computer. One was a machine' and the other was person. This idea is still used today.
Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today's travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking 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 to 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' a good map and a cellphone.
﹡Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
A cup of tea is almost a symbol（象征）of British culture. British people were very interested in a hot drink' especially if it is served with some cakes or biscuits. Here are some facts about tea drinking habits in Britain.
There is no real tea time.
All around the world' everyone thinks that British people drink tea every day at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. In fact' we drink tea at every hour of the day' from the minute we get up to the last thing before going to bed. Of course it's possible that a British person will drink tea around the middle of the afternoon' but it's also common to drink it with breakfast.
The perfect partner
Scones（司康饼）are a simple kind of cake' a little sweet and usually served with jam（果酱）and cream. They are excellent with tea. In the daily life' if you order a "cream tea" in Britain' you will get a teapot（茶壶）with a plate of scones.
Milk in tea
British people nearly always put milk in their tea. This seems strange to people from other European countries. They would rather drink their tea without adding anything to it. In Britain' people add a certain number of milk depending on taste' so the tea doesn't look clear enough.
People are always surprised when I say that I prefer coffee to tea as a British person. Tea really is part of our culture' whether we like it or not!
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The perfect partner |
Scones are the perfect partner of tea because . |
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Milk in tea |
British people always drink tea with milk while other Europeans would rather drink their tea with in it. |
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A: Hi'Peter'how long have you been in China?
B：However'I'm going back to Britain tomorrow. I've seen many interesting things in China.
A：
B: Oh'yes. I love it. But when I visited it last time'there were too many people. I've also been to the Bird's Nest.
A: Wow'great！
B: Yes'I went to see the West Lake in Hangzhou. It is so beautiful.
A: OK. Have you tried any Chinese food?
B: Oh'yes. I love Chinese food.
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B: My favourite is Beijing Duck. It's delicious.
A: Thank you for your time！
B: Thank you.
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A. What's your favourite Chinese dish? B. Where have you been? C. I've been here for two weeks. D. Did you go anywhere outside Beijing? E. Have a safe trip home. F. I wish you will have a good time in China. G. Have you been to the Great Wall? |
One day a poor man was traveling on horseback. At noon'he tied his horse to a tree and then sat down(eat)something. A few minutes later'a rich man came along and tied his horse to the same tree.
"Please(tie)your horse to another tree'''said the poor man. "My horse is wild. It will kill yours. "
But the rich man said'"I shall tie my horse as I like!''He tied up his horse and (have)his lunch nearby. After a moment they heard a terrible noise. The two horses (fight). They went up to them' but it was too late. The rich man's horse was killed. "See what your horse has(do)!"cried the rich man. "You will have to pay for it. "And he(bring)the poor man before Mr. Know.
Mr. Know asked the poor man some questions. But he made no answer. At last Mr. Know said' "This man is dumb(哑巴). He cannot(speak). "
"Oh"' the rich man shouted angrily. ‘‘He can!He spoke to me when I(meet)him. "
"Are you sure?"asked Mr. Know. "What did he say?''
"He told me not to tie my horse to the same tree because his horse(be) wild and would kill my horse. ''
"Oh'"said Mr. Know'"so he warned(警告)you. Then can you expect(get)money from him?"
The rich man said nothing and left silently.
Euro Disney was opened in 1992 in Paris. It is one fifth the size of the(城市). It is the world's(最好的)theme park. About 50 million visitors coming(来自)abroad go to see Mickey and Donald every(年). So it makes a lot of money and many friends!
But Euro Disney had a(艰难的)time at its beginning. Some people in Paris(相信)that the park would influence their culture in a bad way. And about 3'000 French(工人)stopped their jobs at the Park because they felt it(错的)to speak English while working.
Later people began to(喜欢)it. Many people who have been to the park(返回)with their friends. Now it is even more popular than the Eiffel Tower.
A: Excuse me! Can I ask you some questions' sir?
B: Sure.
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B: No' I am from the USA.
A: Is this your first visit to China?
B: Yes. I am on vacation with my family.
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B: For two months. And our trip will be over.
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B: Four. All of them are wonderful!
A: Now you are in Xi'an.
B: I love this city. The food is delicious and the people are very nice.
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B: Thank you!
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A. How long have you been in China? B. I hope you will have a good time here. C. How do you like the city? D. Are you from Canada? E. How many times have you been there? F. How many cities have you visited? G. You're lucky. |
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Xi'an |
Beijing |
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visited the Terracotta Army |
visited the Great Wall' ate Beijing Roast Duck and Beijing snacks |
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wonderful; great |
excited |
Dear Tom'My parents and I had a good trip in China.
We'll be back soon. See you.
Yours'
Jenny
