Some people still live in her hometown. But 1 may only return once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside 2 for work in the cities. 3 these is Li Daming, a 38﹣year﹣old husband and father. He 4 Shanghai for the past 13 years Working in a buy factory, he doesn't find 5 time to visit his hometown. "I 6 return home at least once a year, but I haven't been back for almost three years now. It's7 shame, but I just don't have the time, " he says.
Many people like Li Daming show great interest in the changes of their hometowns. Lots of large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, a lot of excellent teachers from the cities 8 to help as well.
"I9 that's true of my hometown, " adds Li Daming. "Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the10 century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear they are going to build a new school there. Li Daming thinks11 are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same.
12 Li Daming, great changes have taken place in his hometown. 13 , some things will never change. "In my hometown, a big old tree 14 still opposite the school and has become quite a symbol of the place. When I was young. mot of the children in my hometown liked to0 play together under that big tree15 during the summer holiday That was our happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our minds. "
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| Computer Museum | The most interesting museum I have been to is the American Computer Museum. It has information about different computers and who invented them. The old computers were much bigger. It is unbelievable that technology has progressed in such a rapid way! |
| Toilet Museum | I have recently been to a very unusual museum in India, the International Museum of Toilets. The museum teaches people about the history and development of toilets. It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future. |
| Tea Museum | Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum. The tea art performances showed how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful tea sets. Watching the tea preparation was as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself. |
| Science Museum | The Science Museum in London is a noisy place. People can talk about what they can see and do there and there are some very noisy machines as well. The science museum is interesting and friendly for people of all ages. So if you ever go to London, make sure you visit it. |
Once there lived a wise man. He was worried about his son's future because his son was lazy. One day, he said to his son, "I want you to find some treasure. I have drawn a map to guide you".
The son set out the next day Along the way, he was helped by someone with food and by someone with rooms to live in. He came across robbers （强盗）. He also saw changing scenery and seasons. Finally, after a long year, he got to the place his father had said. It took him two days to look for the treasure but found nothing.
So he had to get back to his home. Sometimes, he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature.
He also learnt to make meals. He even had to fix his clothes himself. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time, he stayed and helped them in order to repay them.
When he got home, he apologized to his father for not finding the treasure. "There wasn't any treasure, " the father answered with a smile. "But I think you have found your life's true treasure. "
The Brightest Star in the Sky
Yuan Longping is one of the most famous scientists. He regards himself as a farmer because he does his research in the fields. In fact, his sun burnt face and arms and his slim, strong body are just like those of millions of farmers. Dr. Yuan Longping grows what is called super hybrid （杂交性的） rice. In 1974, he became the first agricultural （农业的） pioneer in the word to grow rice hat has a high output（产量）. This special rice makes it possible to produce one﹣third more of the crop in the same fields Now more than 60% of the rice produced in China each year is from the hybrid rice strain （品种, 种类） He was born in Beijing in 1930. Since he graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. finding ways to grow more rice has been his life goal. He searched for a way to increase rice harvests without expanding （扩大, 增加） the area of the fields.
In a recent research, these increased harvests mean that 22% of the world's people are fed from just 7% of the farmland in China. India, Vietnam and many other less developed countries have planted super hybrid rice to increase their rice harvests.
Unluckily, he died on May 22, 2021. Though he was ill in bed, he still cared about his rice in the fields. He always said, "A man is just like a seed. Please be a good seed. " Yuan works for the people not only in China but also around the world. He has become a hero and is remembered in everyone's heart forever. He is called "the brightest star in the sky" by his students.
Not getting enough sleep is bad for heath. Depending on the research from the scientists, people who don't get enough seep are less willing to socialize （社交） with others. They are simply too tired to go out.
The researchers did a small study. They tested 18 young people who had good sleep after a sleepless night. The participants watched videos of people with neural （中性的） expressions walking towards them. When the person on the video got too "close" to them, they pushed a button to stop the video.
The participants kept the person at a distance of 60% further if they hadn't got enough sleep. They felt that their personal space was being invaded （侵占） . But when the participants got a good night's sleep, they allowed the person to get much closer to them.
The result shows that the less sleep you get, the less you want to socialize with others. In turn, other people may think you strange and stay away from you. So if you want to be a more sociable （喜欢与人交往的） and popular person, sleeping well might help.
Wei Chen is interested in mountain climbing. This is one of the most exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Wei Chen almost lost his life because of accidents.
One day, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing the mountain. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for three days till his water ran out. He used his knife to cut off half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged （包扎）himself so that he would not lose too much blood.
After losing his arm, Wei Chen wrote a book about his experience. His love for mountain climbing was so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience. Do we have the same spirit as Wei Chen? Let's think about it before we find ourselves in a terrible situation.
A. We have to make a decision when we face life or death.
B. His arm was caught under a heavy rock when he was climbing by himself.
C. As a mountain climber, he is used to taking risks.
D. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.
E. The importance of making good decisions and controlling of one's life is in it.
Frank: I have finished my homework. Let's go for a walk.
Peter: Turn off the light, Frank.
Frank: Oh, I usually do that. I was in a hurry just now.
Peter: I got it. I've just read a book which gives ideas about how we can protect the environment.
Frank: Oh, I never do that. You see, I have very short hair.
Peter: You should take your own bags when you go shopping.
Frank: That's easy. What else?
Peter: People should stop driving cars and start riding bikes.
Frank: No way! It takes me 45 minutes to get to school by bike.
Peter: But it's good for the environment.
Frank: And you live close to school.
| A. I will do that from now on. B. For example, turn off the shower when washing your hair. C. It saves electricity. D. Is it good for our eyes? E. I am sorry to hear that. F. I like riding my bike as well. G. What else does the book say? |
Daming: , Ken?
Ken: Nothing much. suppose I'll just listen to the new CD I bought this weekend. Smooth music helps me relax after a long working week.
Daming: I also like this kind of relaxing way. If you have spare time, you can watch a movie, Hello, Mother by Jia Ling.
Ken: ?
Daming: It tells a girl misses her dead mother and then goes back to the past and becomes a friend with her mother. The performing of the actors is wonderful. It can help improve my performing.
Ken: Wow, now I know why you are so good at performing!
Daming: Thanks. .
Ken: Great!How are you going to become an actor?
Daming: Err. . . . I'll keep on enjoying the movies. ?
Ken: My parents want me to be a doctor, but I'm not sure about that.
Daming: Don't worry. Not everyone knows what they want to be. Just make sure you try your best. Then you can be anything you want.
Ken: . Thank you for your advice.
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Pupils in China all like the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West. In the past, it wasn't popular with western children, but most of them their minds already.
The Monkey King is not just normal monkey. In fact, he sometimes does not even look like a monkey!This ishe can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he turn himself into a man. bad men, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long.
The Monkey King has excited Chinese children for many years. Western children have also become in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the just like a super hero.
World Environment Day （WED） falls on June 5 each year. It focuses on improving the environment all over the world. WED is created to get people's attention to the environment. Also, people are encouraged to express their thoughts about the environment. People are asked to change attitudes （态度） towards environmental problems. All nations and people can enjoy a safer and more beautiful future by working together.
With the development of China, our government is more and more enthusiastic （热衷的） about protecting the environment. The forest of China has already become the first place inthe world, about 2 hundred million hectares （公顷）. Our lives are greener and greener.
When Tom was a child, his father worked in a welding （焊接） shop for more than 12 hours a day. But his father could not ear enough money to give his family a good life.
After Tom graduated from his university, he got a job in a company. After a few years, he began to ear a good salary. He bought a new house, a new car and some unnecessary luxuries （奢侈品）. After almost 6 to 7 years, Tom was unable to pay for all the household expenses （家庭开支）, even the basic necessities.
It so happened that Tom's father fell sick. As a result, he could not continue his work in the shop.
When his father asked Tom to pay for his treatment, he complained to his parents, "You are not doing anything to help me, but instead are a burden （负担） to me !So, please don't come to me again. "
After a week, while Tom was on an official tour, he met a small boy aged 10 selling toys. The boy asked Tom to buy something. The boy said, "My father met with an accident a year ago. He has no arms now. I'm helping my parents by selling these toys. "
Tom bought a few toys from the little boy. He realized that he was wrong in the way he treated his parents. He learned a lesson from the small boy. At a very small age, this boy was helping his parents, but Tom, in order to live a lavish （挥霍的） life, gave no care to his parents.
Think I Can: How to Push Yourself to Success
"Because I can"is magic. It pushes us past our comfort zones （舒适区域）. It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't. Here are a few ways to use this positive thinking in your own life.
Be More Active
Whether it is to go home or go to work, climb the stairs instead of taking the lift. Whether it is to go shopping or watch a film, ride a bike instead of driving a car. Break the"I'm tired" or "It is too hard" or "It is too far cycle. Increasing your activity level will be good for you.
Try Something New
It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try something new. Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone. Maybe it seems too difficult. Or maybe, it is just inconvenient （不方便的）. Remember that you can try something new. It will help you to move past something bad and discover something new about yourself and possible new interests.
Increase Your Willpower （意志力）
Saying "No" to our favorites can be challenging However, developing strong willpower, whether it is in response （反应） to our favorite chocolate cake or to overshopping, is something that we can all benefit from. Next time you want to do something you might regret, you have the willpower to say "No".
Speak Up
Often, we meet something that troubles us or makes us unhappy. We have a voice *"because I can" in our minds. Talking with your loved ones, such as your parents and friends about how you
feel, what you need and what you are thinking about can help you get on well with them and form deeper relationships.
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| Speak Up | Say "because I can"your loved ones, such as your parents and friends. |
