I used to feel hopeless and upset. Last year my mother became1 ill and had an operation（手术） on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no2 what I could do to help her to reduce her pain. My eyes were filled with tears3 I was alone.
Last month I4 a watch, which was a gift for my 18th birthday from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt5 about the loss.
There have been many bad things like these in my life. I could never know how to deal with such terrible things6 I read If You Have a Lemon, Make Lemonade.
"When the wise man is handed a lemon, he says, 'What7 can I get from this？How can I improve my situation？How can I turn this lemon into lemonade？" the author wrote.
I suddenly8 that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay positive all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have dealt with things9 . When my mother was fighting against her illness, I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better10 hiding and crying,
Several weeks ago, I took part in a school singing competition. I didn't11 a prize. If I had not read this article, I would certainly have felt12 again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that13 I had got some stage experience.
Life is not just a bed of ross. There are thorn （剌）, 14 . But these thorns help us become brave and strong. When life15 us a lemon, let's try to make lemonade.
Many people enjoy traveling. However, sometimes traveling to another place in person isn't possible. If you're stuck at home, you can enjoy wonderful sights through virtual （虚拟的） travel.
Everest VR：Journey to the Top of the World Climb Mount Everest in Nepal with this VR documentary. Viewer（观众）follow real climbers on their journey to the top of the world. At Mount Everest's top, they can see amazing sights that they might never see in real life. |
Lights Over Lapland's virtual trips This virtual trip starts on a regular day in Lapland, Sweden. Viewers then go on a 360﹣degree journey through a national park, a forest, and a lake to the foot of Mount Nuolja . After a long day of exploring （探索）the Arctic wilderness, travelers finish the trip with a beautiful view of the Northern Lights. |
Virtual Yosemite Yosemite National Park in California, US, has waterfalls, rivers, forests, lakes, mountains, and many animals. The virtual tours show 360﹣degree views of Yosemite's natural sights. Viewers can even hear the sounds of nature like the sounds of rushing waterfalls singing birds. |
Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a hut outside the village. One day while walking through a market, he saw many baskets and among them was a basket of dates（枣）.
Seeing those dates, the hope of eating them arose in the farmer's mind. He had no money to buy them, so he controlled his wish and went on his way to his hut. But even after reaching his small house, the thoughts of eating dates wouldn't go away. He kept thinking about them only and couldn't even sleep well at night.
The next morning, when he woke up, he started thinking of ways to make money so that he could buy dates and fulfill his wish. Then he got an idea. He decided to go to the nearest forest and collect some dry wood and sell it at the market. He went to the forest and started picking up dry wood, and before evening he collected a lot of dry wood and made a bundle of it. Carrying that bundle on his shoulder, he started walking to the market.
The bundle of wood was so heavy that it was difficult for the farmer to lift it and cover that distance. The farmer was tired because of all the work, so he stopped and rested for a while. Then he continued walking toward the market.
The farmer sold all the wood shortly after he got to the market. With all the money he got, he bought some dates and happily started walking back to his hut.
On his way, he thought, "Today I had the wish to eat dates. Tomorrow some other wishes may come into my mind. If I give in today, then I will become a slave（奴隶） of my desire（欲望）. "
As soon as this idea came, the farmer gave up the idea of eating the dates, which took him so much hard work. Finally, he gave all the dates to a poor man who was passing by at that time.
①He bought some dates. ②He picked up dry wood in the forest.
③He gave his dates to a poor man. ④He made some money by selling the wood.
⑤He saw a basket of dates when passing a market.
Are you worried about the mental health of a child you know？Or are you a kid looking for help？
Having good mental health is the key lo healthy development of every child. Kids need good mental health﹣not only to be able to deal with challenges, but also to feel good about themselves, build healthy relationships with others and enjoy life.
A kid's mental health can be influenced by many things, like school life and life events. While children can experience mental health issues（问题） at any age, they are most at risk between the ages of 12﹣16.
Everyone feels sad, angry or upset sometimes, including children. But if a kid feels like this most of the time, it's a sign that they may need help. Other signs include difficulty coping, getting on with others or staying interested in activities.
Some of the common mental health﹣related issues they experience include：
*relationship problems
*eating issues
*bullying（欺凌）
*feeling sad
*worry
*self﹣harm
About I in 4 children aged 4 to 17 have recently experienced a mental health disorder in Australia. If you think your child has a mental health issue, it's necessary to reach out for professional help.
There are plenty of things that can be done to improve mental health and help prevent mental health issues from developing. For example, getting enough sleep, eating well and doing regular physical activities are as important to children as they are to adults.
Long﹣lasting and safe relationship, such as with the child's family, is considered the most influential factor（因素） in a child's life.
As a parent, there are some simple steps you can take to support your child's mental health. These are things like taking an active interest in your child. Encouraging them to talk about what's happening in their life. If you are concerned, get support from your doctor or other health or mental health professionals.
Indonesians love to celebrate. They believe that celebrating and eating together brings good luck. Let's party Indonesia﹣style.
Would you be surprised to find a New Year's Day in March？Indonesians on the island of Bali are getting ready to ring in Nyepi, their New Year. It falls in March or April on the night of the new moon and is a symbol of a fresh start for the people and the island of Bali. On the eve of Nyepi, families and friends get together in the market. They carry a huge monster which is made of wood and other materials around the village three times. After that, people set it on fire, hoping to drive out evil spirits.
After Nyepi, a Turun Tanah ceremony begins in honor of a child's first steps. At the TurunTanah, parents invite friends and family to a party to introduce the baby. They put different objects such as a bracelet（手镯）, pen, mirror or toy computer around their baby. If the baby picks up a pen, he or she may be a writer. A child who picks up a gold bracelet may be rich.
While Turun Tanah celebrates the future of a family, Galungan celebrates its past. Ancestors who have died return "home" during this ten﹣day celebration. And living relatives do their best to make them happy. Tall bamboo poles line the street. People attend the ceremonies and visit their family and village temples. Actors and dancers give performances that tell stories of good fighting against evil.
A year of festivals has come to an end. Don't worry：next year, Indonesia will be uzzin （嗡嗡声）again with celebrations, so welcome to the party!
①Watch performances.
②Discuss new babies' future.
③Visit their family and village temples.
④Put the bamboo poles along the street.
⑤Carry a huge monster around the village.
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If you have planned a trip during summer holiday, certainly you will want to share some photos on WeChat. But what if the photos are not as pretty as you expected？Don't worry!Here are some tips you can follow to take wonderful photos.
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While on the road, the moment you turn back with a smile is the most impressive. Just walk away from the camera and do a turn﹣back for the most natural effect. You can also pretend to hear your name called, turn back. This is a fantastic way to increase your beauty.
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There are many ways for you to avoid looking at the camera. Looking down into the distance or looking out of the window is a good option. If there is nothing to see, you can also choose to close your eyes and enjoy this moment of quietness.
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Are you a little shy when facing the camera？Taking a back view photo is a good choice, which can leave room for imagination and bring a different feeling as well.
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Not every photo needs to have you stand. If there are good places to sit down, please do it!You can pose in a variety of positions with your arms and legs.
Taking the perfect photo takes time and practice. If you follow these simple tricks above, your photos will start coming out beautifully!Do not hesitate to go out with your friends and take more photos.
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A. Take a seat B. Turn back and smile C. Look away the camera D. Take a back view photo |
What's the best title of the passage？
A. How to plan a trip
B. How to face the camera
C. How to take wonderful photos
D. How to share photos on WeChat
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Julio is a 30﹣year﹣old Swiss educator. He has a collection of clover（三叶草）. It just might make him the world's luckiest man. Clovers with more than （三） leaves stand for good luck in many countries. He has been collecting them （自从） he was only nine. And he has a great collection of 3, 467 four, five﹣, six﹣ and even seven﹣leafed clovers. The first four﹣leafed clover he（采摘） was with his grandfather. He'll never （忘记） that first experience. His most （活跃的） period was between the ages of 25 and 30, and filled his time by walking through the countryside. There were days when he found between 50 and 100 clovers. His personal （日常的） record stands at 200 clovers with at least four leaves. Mentioning his collected clovers, Julio said that, on average, out of 10, 000 （植物） only one has four leaves, out of 10, 000 you're likely to find one with five leaves, and six﹣leafed clovers are （大约） one in two million. As for seven﹣leafed cloves, they are so rare all over the world. Julio just enjoys going on walks. And whenever he sees a clover patch, he spends a few minutes combing it （仔细地）. The clover collector says that with the world moving at a faster （速度） every day, stopping to look for lucky clovers gives him some time for himself, in the middle of nature.
I spent many years of my life pretending（假装）. I told myself I was happy with my job, although I knew from the first day that it wasn't fit for me. I pretended to agree everyone around me to avoid the risk of disagreement. After （spend） so much time hiding my true self, I finally felt that I'd had enough of pretending.
I made decision to stop pretending. It's （easy） to pretend than to be truly honest with ourselves, but it comes with a heavy price. If I pretend my job is satisfying, I probably won't make the necessary changes to create a new job that will bring （I） much pleasure to my life. If I pretend to be happy in a relationship when my true （feeling） clearly say something else, how can I improve my relationship？
These days, I'm always saying what's true for me. When I （ask） to work on a new project, I said that I wasn't good at it I had little experience with it. In the past, I always hid that fact and felt bad about it for days or even weeks. During parties, I admit（承认） that I hate my job and can't wait （leave）. In the past, I pretended I liked it just to fit in with everyone else.
Pretending is so costly we give away not only money but also peace of mind and happiness. I stopped pretending from then on.
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What | clean the rooms, make the bed, . . . |
Why | learn to be independent, . . . |
How | meaningful, … |
My Ideas about Doing Housework
Recently, labor education has become part of our life.
