So far, the most memorable experience of my school life was my two-day outdoor leadership course.During this course, we 1 many challenges.The biggest one was the painting of two 2 pictures.
It was a warm afternoon.All the twelve 3 in our group worked hard on the two pictures.Soon, we came across our first problem：The canvases（画布） were too big for us to draw on——both of them were as tall as the 4 of four adults combined.I 5 the brushes, covered my hands with paint, and got down on the canvases to work on the giant project.
The second problem was a lack of paint.I focused on my drawings so 6 that I paid little attention to whether we had enough paint or not.When I realized we were well 7 of paint, my teammates immediately ran around to get more paint without complaints.
Finally, we 8 two wonderful paintings.One was a bottle with its contents—our dreams—being poured out of it. The other was a majestic（威严的） dragon swimming in the sea.
We solved all of the challenges and 9 has experienced the joy of success together. And I realized we couldn't have achieved success 10 good teamwork.What a memorable experience we all had!
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs The CIA is on a task to find an equation（方程式） called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it.For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein.People who like action—packed mysteries will enjoy this exciting book. |
AstroNuts by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years.Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters（总部） of NASA.Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life.Finally, they discover one：Plant Planet.The story's theme is simple：Don't harm the planet.Readers who love fantasy will enjoy this book. |
Stargazing by Jen Wang Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun.But Moon and her mom come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends.Moon even shares a big secret with Christine.Stargazing is based on writer Jen Wang's experiences as a child.The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change. |
Roll with It by Jamie Sumner Roll with Ir is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie.She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair.When Ellie and her mom move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to live in a new school and develop new friendships.This page—turner is a must—read for everyone.It's a heart—warming story that really shows the value of family and how being different is special. |
When I signed up to volunteer at a local hospital last year, I didn't have any real expectations.I decided to do it mainly because my friends were planning to do volunteer work.
On my first day, I was told to stand next to an information sign to answer any question that came my way.On the third day, I noticed a wheelchair speeding in my direction.A young boy about six with the biggest smile I have ever seen was sitting in it.The boy stopped in front of me and said, "Who are you?You're in my hospital and I don't even know you!"
The boy with his irresistible（不可抗拒的） smile completely made me relax.I introduced myself and explained that I was new.Then, he began to tell me about his medical history, his favorite football player and other things about his life.From our conversation, I knew he was there for his weekly check—up.He wasn't afraid of being in hospital because he believed the doctor would cure（治愈） his legs at last.Our conversation changed my view of young children, illness and hospitals.
This led to my becoming a volunteer in the children's department and being a positive（积极的） person later, and also to my decision to study medicine at university and become a doctor.Volunteering might not do the same for everyone, but in my case, it was a life—changer.
Tangchang, a town in Chengdu, is well—known for cloth shoes.With over 20 types, Tangchang cloth shoes are strong, comfortable, breathable and friendly to the environment.In 2018, they were added to Sichuan's intangible cultural heritage list（非物质文化遗产名录）.
63-year-old Lai Shufang has spent over 40 years making Tangchang cloth shoes.Now she is a master.She said there are 32 steps to make a pair, but the most important step is making the soles.
Layers（戾） of white cloth are glued together with flour paste（怒糊）."To make good paste, we make it at a temperature of 85℃.If it's too low or too high, the paste will not work, "Lai said.Then the pasted layers are dried and cut into different shapes.After this, the layered cloth is beaten again and again until it is tight（紧实的） enough to make soles and upper parts.The next step is to shape the two parts and glue them together.But still the soles' edges look fluffy.Through repeated polishing and trimming, the fluffy edges（毛边） will become smooth.Then the cloth shoes are really.
Lai's hard work touched her son Ai Peng.In 2015, Ai decided to leave his job and help his mother.He used Shu embroidery（蜀菊绣） to make the shoos look more beautiful and opened a cloth shoe store online.He also set up shop windows to show the steps of making shoes, helping more people learn about the art of cloth shoos.
①Beating the layered cloth.
②Making flour paste at an exact temperature.
③Gluing the upper parts and the soles together.
④Repeating polishing and trimming the edges.
Scientists in Norway have created an underwater robot that can identify（识别） different kinds of pollution at the bottom of the sea.The robot will help clean—up teams identify the places where there is rubbish and focus their time and money on removing the most harmful materials.
The robot, which weighs 45 kilograms and uses special cameras to capture（捕捉）3 D pictures, was created by a team at Skarv Technologies.Another Norwegian company, Ecotone, developed a specirometer（分光计）——a machine that can work out what material an object is made of even in dirty water.
The researchers put their work to the test at a bay（海湾） in the city of Bergen, on Norway's southwest coast.First, the robot swam up and down in rows two meters above the seabed, collecting data.Then a computer was used to turn the data into a map, which shows different rubbish materials in different colors.
A total of 3, 894 objects were identified in the bay and sorted into categories, including bottles, metal and plastics.They estimated that there's somewhere around 150 to 300 tonnes of trash in the bay.It is not always possible to remove everything, and some things are more important to clear from the sea.The maps will be used to help the teams who clean up the seabed locate the most harmful materials so that they can remove them first."Glass isn't really polluting, "says Trygve Olav Fossum, part of the Skarv Technologics team.
As well as helping to deal with pollution, the robot can also show where creatures like starfish are on the seabed.The team will return in November to map another bay in Bergen.
If you thought hula hoops（圈） were just a snack, you're missing out on an activity that keeps you fit while you have fun. And it is helpful to build up strength and flexibility（灵活性）.
Make sure you get a good—quality hoop that's the right size for your body. Your back garden or a local park is ideal but there's nothing to stop you from hooping indoors if you check with an adult first ———you don't want to knock anything over.
Stand with your foot slightly apart and one foot in front of the other.Hold the hoop at your waist（腰） and give it a good push, and then rock your hips back and forth to set up a rhythm（节奏）.You might feel a bit silly at first but the more you push forwards and backwards, the botter your spin（旋转） will be. A little bit of practice goes a long way. If you' re a beginner, a bigger hoop is better.Bigger hoops move more slowly so they're easier to control.
The phrase " hula hooping " refers to traditional hula dancing in the Hawaiian islands in the Pacific Ocean.When you spin a hoop, you have to move your hips in the same way as a hula dancer. And there are lots of world records that have been set using hula hoops.
A.There are several points to hula hooping. B.It's difficult to begin with, but don't give up. C.Then find an area with plenty of space to practice. D.Hula hooping is very simple, enjoyable and excellent. E.Hula hoops were first popular with the western countries. |
Speaking is different among the four skills in learning English.The other three you can do alone on your , but you can't really speak alone.Speaking to yourself can be" ['deIndʒərəs]"!Then how can you practice speaking?Where can you find people to speak English ?
At school：If you pay to go to a language school, you should use the chance to speak.If your teacher （ ask） you to speak in pairs with other students, try to say as much as possible.Don't worry about your （ mistake）.Just speak!
Cafes and bars：There are American, British, Irish and （ Australia） bars in many big cities.If you can find one, you will probably meet many people speaking English as their first or language.
Songs and videos：Repeat the words of an English song singing with the music [ən'tIl]it becomes automatic（不假思索）.It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.
Language is all around you. ['evriweə（r）]you go, you will find language.Shop names, notices, and car numbers...When you walk down the street, practice （ read） the words and numbers that you see.Say them to yourself.It's not exactly a conversation, but it will help you to"think"in English.
What labor activities do you take part in?（at home, at school） | What have you learned from labor activities?（skills, …） | What's the significance （意义）of labor activities?（helpful, …） |
写作要求：（1）意思连贯, 表达准确, 书写规范, 适当发挥；（2）文中不能出现任何真实的人名、校名及所在地等信息：（3）词数90左右。
