—It's true，mum.The final exam is coming.
Someone says，"Happiness is a day at the beach！" I completely 1 ．In fact，my favorite vacation is a beach vacation.I 2 swimming in clear blue water and walking on white sand beaches.
As I walk，I search for treasures.I don't search for gold or jewels.Instead，I 3 seashells (贝壳).It's a fun hobby，and people of any 4 can do it.You never know what kinds of treasures the sea will offer.There's even an official name for people who 5 and study seashells－conchologist.
There are some rules for collecting seashells.Seashells keep creatures (生物) safe from danger.They 6 housing and protection for sea creatures.That brings the first rule of searching for seashells：7 take a shell that still has a living creature inside.
Where should you search? Seashells appear on beaches all over the world.Sanibel Island in Florida is very 8 ，which is called "The Seashell Capital of the World"．The ocean leaves millions of seashells behind.If you don't search 9 through the brown sea grass，you will never know what might be 10 there.
It's not enough to know where to search.Knowing 11 to search is more important.Search from one and half an hour before low tide (退潮) to one and half an hour after low tide.Surprisingly，the very best time to find seashells is after a hurricane (飓风)，12 storms often carry a large number of seashells.
When you look for seashells，take along something to dig with.And remember to take a cloth bag to put your 13 in.If you don't take the seashells you find，14 ．This allows you to build up a great collection of photos and enjoy the beauty.
On your next beach trip，why not spend some time searching for treasures from the 15 ？ Every seashell has a story.
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A Lifechanging Invention
People living in the shantytowns (贫民区) of Chile's coastline see so much water，but they can't drink it because it's too salty.There's also plenty of solar energy on the coast.However，locals don't know how it.Luckily，they have Henry Glogau to help solve these .
Henry Glogau comes from New Zealand.He finds challenges all over the world as of his studies.During his travel in Chile，he noticed that lots of shantytowns there were of power(电力供应)and drinkable water.He wanted to do something for people by helping them to take advantage of natural resources (资源) there.He developed a solar desalination skylight (太阳能海水淡化天窗).
All one needs to do is pouring seawater a bowlshaped skylight.The skylight uses solar to purify (净化) water.The skylight also brings sunlight into houses that are often dark during the day because of a lack(缺少)of windows.
the sun goes down，the leftover salty water is sent into copper and zinc batteries (铜锌原电池) that electricity to power an LED light for nighttime use.This amazing invention kills several birds with one stone.
Now the Chilean community of Antofagasta is using Glogau's invention.It creates a better tomorrow for local people.
Draw your
Tell us who inspires (鼓舞) you—and then draw.
And we are giving away prizes worth more than $ 125 to 11 winners!
Heroes can be different but they all have one thing in common.They inspire us to do better.They could be a creative artist or dancer，a wise scientist or a skillful sports star.And heroes don't have to be famous.They could be someone like a parent，brother，friend or teacher，who quietly goes about making the world a better place.
Whether your hero is known around the world，or is someone closer to home who simply makes you laugh or is kind to you，we can't wait to see your drawings of them and read about who inspires you！See below for instructions on how to enter the competition.Good luck!
How to enter
Download and print out templates (模板) to draw your picture on by visiting https：//kidspic.com.au.On the blank postcard template，draw a picture of your hero.On the line in the center，tell us who your hero is and how you are inspired.
The competition is open to 1—3 graders.You can ask your parent to take a photo of your drawing and email it to us at competition @kidspic.com.au.Please send in only ONE picture，and note that it closes on 22nd June.
Win fantastic prizes
Each winner will receive a fantastic prize worth more than $ 125，including：
◆a box of 24colored pencils
◆a cool desk set
◆a set of comic books
◆a fine basketball
①It's true that life isn't all sunshine and rainbows.We will experience happy ties，and we can also go through hard times.
②Last year，I decided to go camping with my family.It was a fine day.We got everything we needed and set out early in the morning.After a threehour drive，we arrived at our destination (目的地).
③We put up a tent together and lit a fire.Then I went to take care of my little sister，and my brother went fishing in the nearby river.Suddenly，the weather became bad，and soon it began to rain cats and dogs.Dad shouted，"Get in the tent！" The small tent protected us from the heavy rain.Luckily，it wasn't broken.Then I realized my brother didn't appear.Without thinking，I ran to the river to look for him，but there was no race (踪迹).I felt worried.
④I walked along the river，and suddenly，I saw some footprints! I was excited and followed them until I found my brother in the middle of the river.I noticed a long rope under a big tree.I threw it to him and pulled him up.
⑤The success of saving my brother from danger gave me greater pleasure than camping.I learned that it is good to help others and see smiles on their faces.
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Once there was a dandelion (蒲公英) living alone by the road.It felt bored and sad all day－no one ever stopped to take a look at or talk to it.
One day，a mother was walking on the road with her baby.The baby was crying hard and loudly.No matter what the mother did，she couldn't get the baby to stop crying.Then the mother looked down，and she found the lonely dandelion.It looked so lovely in the sun with its white seeds widely open，and more beautiful than other plants around.
The mother squatted (蹲) down，picking the dandelion softly.Then she brought it up to her baby so that he could see it clearly.When the baby saw the flowers of the dandelion，he quickly stopped crying and looked at them with interest.
His mom put the dandelion near her mouth and blew the flowers up and down.The dandelion seeds (种子) then flew in the air，spreading far away with the wind.The mother gave the dandelion to her son.He didn't know what the plant was，but he knew it was fun to play with，which made him giggle (咯咯笑) so happily.
Now the dandelion knew its value and didn't feel sad.It lived a beautiful life just by being itself.It wasn't as beautiful as other flowers，but it brought the child a simple kind of happiness that money can't buy.
The dandelion's story tells us that everyone is special and great.We can help others in one way or another.We're far greater than we think we are.
It's a hot time for Chinese language learning across the world，not only because of China's higher position in the world，but also because of the increasing economic (经济的) and cultural connections between China and other countries.
For example，the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (阿联酋) plans to open Chinese language courses in 200 public primary and middle schools，so experienced Chinese teachers are needed.
Other Chinese courses opened across the world show the increasing need for Chinesespeaking talent.Mandarin (普通话) became an elective (选修的) foreign language in Russia's college entrance exam.Following English，German，French，and Spanish，Mandarin has become the fifth elective test subject for the exam.Spain has more than 40，000 people learning Chinese.In 2022 about 8，000 people took the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) (汉语水平考试) exam.The number of people who took the test was the biggest，according to Xinhua News Agency.
In the US，learning Chinese has been thriving for many years and is now a popular choice for American children，especially those who were born in good families.The children begin to learn Chinese at an early age because their parents believe that learning Chinese will help them build successful international careers (职业).
"You stand back and let me do it！" These words before Du Fuguo injured are still ringing in everyone's ears.Who is Du Fuguo? Why did the country award him the honorable title of firstclass merit?
His parents are farmers.When he was young，he often listened to the red army heroic revolution stories from their elders and teachers，so red gene has taken root in his heart in childhood. In December 2010，at the age of 19，Du Fuguo realized his dream by becoming a member of the People's Liberation Army.
In 2021，the PLA set up a mineclearance brigade (扫雷大队)，and Du joined it. Du understood that a mine in each platoon meant a risk.He always ran to the front，doing a lot of dangerous work.
On October 11th，2018，Du Fuguo and a solider named Ai Yan began their mineclearing operation.He knew that there was a possibility that a string of explosives could form a minefield(雷区).In the face of such difficulty，Du Fuguo had more experience than Ai Yan.So this time，he ordered Ai Yan，" "
Du Fuguo began to work.All of a sudden，an accident happened.Du Fuguo was badly hurt.It took three hours to save Du Fuguo from death，but he lost his eyes and hands forever.When Du Fuguo woke up，his first words were "Is Ai Yan all right"，such touching words!
A．A minefield was like a battlefield. B．Du Fuguo was born in November 1991 in Zunyi of Guizhou. C.He was badly wounded，covering for his buddies. D．Becoming a solider was his biggest dream. E．You stand back and let me do it! F．Du Fuguo required himself to the standards of heroes. G．What is his story? |
A：Hi，Tim.You look unhappy.What's wrong with you?
B：Hi，Lucy.
A：Why? What happened?
B：Well. The bus had gone，so I had to walk to school.
A：That's a long walk.
B：Yeah.
A：Oh，no! Did you get wet?
B：Yes，I was late and wet. They had gone to the museum.
A： That's too bad.
B：You are right.I'm unlucky.
A．What a fine day today! B．This morning I arrived at the bus stop late. C．I have had a bad day today. D．So you missed a museum trip. E．And my classmates weren't at school. F．And then it started raining and I didn't take my umbrella. G．I'm very happy to hear that. |
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The Person I Want to Thank
