In the daytime, you will admire Kunming's amazing scenery. At night, the most exciting thing should be diving into the nightlife, which is extremely lively with busy night markets, bars and theaters.
·Kundu Night Market
As the heartland of Kunming's nightlife, Kundu is a nice place for relaxing. There you can find cafés, tea houses, souvenir(纪念品) shops and KTVs. When night falls, Kundu is crowded with local people and tourists.
Address: 78 Xinwen Road
·Wenhua Alley
Being close to three colleges, this street is lined with restaurants, dessert shops, cafés and so on. You can taste all kinds of snacks unique to Yunnan, or order a cup of coffee and chat with your friends here. It is not only a place for students and local people, but also attracts many foreigners.
Address: Wenlin Street, Wuhua District
·Yunnan Impression Show
The impressive Yunnan folk dance performances are one of the most wonderful nightlife activities. It was directed by China's famous dancer, Yang Liping, who was titled as the "Peacock Princess". The highlight of this show is the peacock dance, which is performed by female dancers inspired by the movements of a peacock.
Address: Yunnan Art Theater, Dongfeng West Road
·O' Reilly's Irish Pub
The pub is decorated in an Irish style and offers a taste of real Ireland. It is said that it was the first Irish pub in southern China. After a whole day's sightseeing, it is a good idea to spend some time in a bar where you can relax and have close contact with local people.
Address: Beichen Street B13
Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city's public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to kids from poor families so they'd look neat and clear on that first day of classes. But then an idea hit him — "The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me," Holmes said.
The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they found a word obscure, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they'd review the book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids. Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process.
Holmes and his family have recently moved to a small town in Chicago. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. "The way the world is today with guns and violence," he says. "It's a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books."
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green is a color that represents the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils.
People's choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions toward them. Each color has its own function(功能). Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people's appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red "Buy Now" button because red is a color that easily catches a person's eye.
Blue is a calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some people suggest that eating from blue plates can help. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachaches.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
Children and teens in China do not get enough sleep, which can put their health at risk. Nearly 63 percent of Chinese youths at 6 to 17 sleep less than eight hours a day. Among 13- to 17-year-olds the figure is more than 81 percent, according to a survey covering nearly 70,000 children and teens across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
The report found that the heavy school homework and the use of electronic devices(设备) were the two top causes for the lack of sleep. From Monday to Thursday, 8.4 percent of the group would still be busy with their homework after 11 pm. More than 41 percent of children and teenagers who sleep too little use electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones. Other than that, youths whose parents use smartphones in front of them are more likely to have less sleep. Other factors, such as noise and increasing light pollution, contributed to the problem, the report said.
The survey also suggests that good sleep results in higher efficiency(效率) in study. Students who sleep longer generally finish homework in two and three hours per day, while those who sleep less require four to six hours.
Gao Xuemei, vice-president of Chinese Sleep Research Society, said studies have shown that decreasing sleeping time for children and teenagers has been a global trend in the past 10 years, but the problem appears to be worse in East Asia, including China, largely due to a heavier load of school homework. Besides, the overuse of electronics devices in China is responsible for teenagers' sleeping problems as well.
"Lack of sleep among children and teenagers needs more attention, because it can seriously affect their health and growth," Gao said. She also suggested that local education officials take measures to help students get more sleep, including putting off the start of morning classes by half an hour.
No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.
Burning Man
Burning Man started in 1986, when Larry Harvey made an 8-foot tall wooden figure and lit it on fire.It takes place on the last Sunday in August. People build up a "city in the desert" and burn it up with nothing left.
Rio Carnival
Brazil's Carnival, which takes place in February or March, is widely considered "the greatest show on Earth." The event attracts nearly 5 million people each year, with a half-million foreign visitors.
Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival
Located in Northeast China, Harbin receives some seriously cold winter winds. But it's home to the largest ice statues in the world, and the celebration takes over the entire city. Ice and Snow World opens at night, with colorful lights show.
Dia de Los Muertos
It is all about getting together to remember friends and family who have died. In some cities, children will dress up in costume and go door-to-door asking sweets, much like trick-or-treat in the US.
A. In a word, this is an Asian celebration.
B. There are different themes for the celebration.
C. Thus one of the world's craziest parties was born.
D. Here's a list for some amazing festivals in the world.
E. Other activities include skiing and swimming in the river.
F. Known in English as the Day of the Dead, the holiday begins on October 31.
G. It's also celebrated in many other Latin American nations, but none is like Rio.
Do you enjoy the Olympics? I certainly do. Every four years we get to see the best of the best competing for the1 . But sometimes the best inspiration2 those who don't win.
In 1988, Eddie Edwards became the first athlete since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He had no money, no equipment, no3 — and some called him the great British loser.
"When you4 , it's probably about 500 or 600 feet high. So you do have to be not a little5 to go down, but probably a lot." Eddie recalled, "I got out and the crowd started6 ‘Eddie! Eddie!'. It's the most7 feeling in the world."
How did Eddie do? Eddie's British record of 71 meters8 him in 58th place — 19 meters behind the competitor who placed 57th. But it didn't9 . His fans loved him for other reasons. If you ask anyone in Britain, "Who won the Olympic ski jump in 1988?" Almost no one could tell you.10 , if you ask, "Who is Eddie Edwards?" They'll tell you all about the crazy ski jump guy who they still remember and11 to this day. The British people were proud of him for just trying, thus12 didn't matter a bit. He will be forever and13 memorized by his country for doing what no one else had done in 60 years.
So what14 thing are you afraid to do? Take Eddie's example and just go for it. You might just become a15 .
The Winter Olympic Games are not just opportunity for athletes to win medals and honour for their countries. Every four (year), the games also offer audiences a chance (get) to know more about winter sports from around the world. The winter Olympics may not have the large crowds and huge stars of (it) summer sibling, but they share the same Olympic spirit.
One of the (popular) sports of the Winter Olympic Games is skiing. Skiers compete in the downhill and in the short and long cross-country ski races. Skiing was (original) a sport played only in cold northern countries, but now athletes all over the world compete in this sport, even those are from countries without any snow. Skaters compete with each other in speed races or in figure-skating events. The figure-skaters (consider) to be the stars of the Winter Olympic Games. These ice princes and princesses are so (grace) that it's easy to forget they are actually highly skilled athletes.
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Dear Peter,
Yours,
Li Hua
Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.
Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.
About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively. However, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.
He had been in so much trouble over the years. He expected his teachers to know about his pasts: about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these solutions were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.
One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, "Tyler, why don't you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own?" With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can't remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week's suspension.
To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler's anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.
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On the day of Tyler's return, I stood at the door awaiting him.
A spark of surprise flashed across his face.
