— ____. You can leave any time.
—Of course not. ____
— ____. I'm sure he will grow up one day.
—But nobody knows if it ____.
—Well, I am sorry to hear that. But this kind of sweater should be washed ____ hand.
—Oh, poor thing! You ____ be freezing!
—Yes, I did. But I don't want to ____ a brave face any more.
—I think it's the ____ of 10-year fishing ban (禁令). It really works.
—It's very useful. And it ____ less than ten square meters (平方米).
—I'm so sorry. Please leave your number so that we can call you as soon as it is ____.
—It suits me fine. I'm on a diet.
—He asked ____.
"Come back, Butch! You are not dry yet!" shouted Tom. The dog raced across the field behind Tom's house, 1 for some pine trees. Butch didn't like his weekly bath. "If he gets into the woods, he will need2 bath", cried Tom, "I3 Molly were here to help. "
Just then. Molly rushed up, "Did he4 again?" Tom replied, "Yes, and he must be rolling in dirt, we5 to bring him back. "
Suddenly, they heard Butch barking. "Butch doesn't usually bark6 there is trouble. " said Tom. They found Butch barking7 at a wounded bird on the ground. Tom grabbed Butch and8 him away. Molly picked up the bird and tried to comfort it with a soft voice. "Its wing is broken. Let's take it to my9 . Dad will know what to do. " said Tom.
Back at the house, Tom's dad looked the bird over. Carefully, he set the wing to keep it still. "The bird will need looking after until its wing10 . Are you up for it? You will need to keep it fed and watered every day. " warned Tom's dad. "We will. " They11 .
Molly12 , "How about we take turns? I will look for some worms while you watch the bird. " "Okay. " agreed Tom. They became quite fond of the little bird as each day it got13 .
After a few weeks had passed, Tom's dad said, "It looks nice. " The bird14 to flutter both wings at the same time.
"We need to keep the bird a while longer, " said Tom and Molly.
"You know this bird is15 to you because of your help. " said Tom's dad, "But now it is time to let it go. "
"Okay, Dad" said Tom, "We will take it where it belongs this afternoon. "
Congratulations, Jonathan!
When Jonathan the giant tortoise (巨型陆龟) was born, Queen Victoria was just a teenager. The ruler of the United Kingdom died more than 120 years ago at the age of 81, while Jonathan is still moving around, on one of the world's most faraway islands. On December 4, he turned 190 years old. This makes him the oldest known tortoise on Earth. ____
When Msituni was born, zookeepers were worried that the baby giraffe might die. She was hardly able to stand upright because of the wrong way in which her front legs were bent (曲). Now, thanks to special braces (支架), she has become healthy and can play with other giraffes. What a Giant!
Scientists have found the fossil (of the heaviest known penguin on Earth. They believe this penguin weighed more than 150 kilograms. This is about three times heavier than the emperor penguin (帝企鹅), the largest of all living penguin species. This giant probably lived between 55 and 60 million years ago, around the time when the dinosaurs died out. |
Every tiny part is treated with care, and sugar has its own life Fondant (翻糖) cakes made by Zhou Yi look like paintings. People can't tell whether they are admiring (欣赏) a beautiful work or a sweet cake.
As a dough figurine (面塑) artist, Zhou's father wanted him to master the craft (技艺) because he was born with creative talent. To learn the professional knowledge, Zhou entered a food college for more training.
Zhou Yi got more experience about making the dough figurines after graduation. However, he found that they were not popular among young people. Zhou decided to improve the traditional craft. Then he learned about fondant while studying abroad. This is a material to make art cakes from England. Both crafts have a lot in common. ★ Zhou Yi did a lot of research in order to invent a completely new material-fondant paste. After that, his imagination was no longer limited (限制) by material. More young people spoke highly of (高度赞扬) him.
Zhou Yi's hands seemed magical. Many fondant creations of characters in Chinese operas were made. He studied makeup and costume making. Sometimes he had to fail a hundred times to make the perfect works.
Everyone can be good at something. We should try to find what we really love and put our heart into it. Just like Zhou Yi's dream, he hopes to show Chinese crafts to the world. We all believe that his dream will come true one day.
The outdoor basketball games in China's Guizhou Province interested over 50 million people online in a week. The competition in 2022 took place in Taipan Town, Taijiang County. Organized and played by local (当地的) villagers, the competition interested 16 teams to compete from July 30th to August 2nd. For the winning team, the prize was a big cow, and for the second-placed team, it was two sheep.
During each competition. lots of people crowded around the open-air court (球场) -either on their feet or sitting on small chairs to shout for their family, friends and neighbors. Chinese Foreign Ministry (部) former spokesperson Zhao Lijian joined in the fun, sharing a video of the games on the Internet and wrote, "The basketball game in Guizhou is on! What a great atmosphere (气氛)!"
"The number of people has been skyrocketing every year, said Cen Jianglong, a basketball player from Taipan Village. "The key to its popularity is that this competition is truly played by local people. "
The competition in2022 was part of the "Gorgeous Countryside" campaign ("美丽乡村"活动). The campaign started in 2021 and it helped the development of rural (农村的) culture, tourism (旅游业) and sports in China. Across Guizhou. almost every town has a basketball court.
"The development of sports courts has made it possible for more people from the countryside to exercise more, " said Zhang Bin, an official in Taijiang County.
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A soldier at war looked after his horse with great c. He gave it the best grass to eat and the cleanest water to drink. He kept its coat clean and c it with a warm quilt on cold night). As a result, the horse was strong and s the soldier well in the war.
However, the soldier changed after the war. He made the horse live in a small and cold stable (马厩) and gave it much (little) food to eat. And he made the horse work hard c heavy things every day.
After some time, another war broke out. The soldier took out his gun and prepared to join it. He went to the stable to lead his horse and rode on it. For a moment, the horse stood there and didn't move. The soldier kicked it. Then its thin legs began to kneel down (跪下) s so the ground. The horse gave the soldier a look of sadness.
"Master, " it said, "you'll have to fight on foot this time. You always made me work like an elephant but fed me like a sheep. I'm no (long) the strong horse that you o helped me become. Can you see what you've done?"
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What special food do Chinese people eat on Spring Festival and what do you think of the food?
What will you do together during the festival?
What are your resolutions for winter holiday and how are you going to keep your resolutions?
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Dear Judy,
The Chinese New Year and winter vacation are coming. Would you like to come to China for a long special holiday?
