—Yes, it's great! I have never seen a_________ one.
—I'm not sure, probably in another ten minutes.
—I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't. I ____ my grandparents.
—____, because I can't deal with Alipay well.
—You are right. I can hardly believe that one can lose 50 kilos in a year.
—Last Friday.
R-Receptionist（前台接待）L-Li Lei
R: Hello, Sunshine Camping. What can I do for you?
L:
R: Certainly sir, how many people?
L: Only one, just myself.
R: Let me check. Just hold on for s second… Yes sir. We still have some space for a small tent.
L: Four nights would be perfect. How much is it?
R: A hundred yuan a night. The price includes one meal a day.
L:
R: It all depends on you. You may decide which one to have.
L: That would be fine. Do I have to pay immediately or when I arrive?
R: You don't have to pay immediately.
L: All right. One more thing, can I cook there?
R: Yes, sir. But you mustn't use a campfire or barbecue to cook on the campsite where people put up their tents.
L: OK. . I'll arrive this afternoon. See you then.
R: Thank you, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.
A. Thank you very much. B. Breakfast, lunch or dinner? C. When would you like to come? D. How long would you like to stay? E. Do you have space for small tents today? F. But you must pay by 12 o'clock on the day you leave. |
Yu Qiang is a policeman from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Nearly every week, he visits the parents of his1 colleague（同事）Hou Jianlin although he is busy. He has done so for 162 .
Yu and Hou met in 1992 and became friends.3 , Hou died in a traffic accident in 2007. He wasthe only child and left behind4 elderly parents. When Yu heard that, he5 to take the place of Hou to look after them.
From that point, Yu visited the old6 from time to time and brought them daily necessities（日用必需品）even though his workplace was 30 km away. "At that time, they were feeling very7 , so I often visited them in the hope that they would feel better,"Yu said.
In 2014, Hou's father passed away, leaving Hou's mother on her own. Yu8 that she might feel lonely, so he began to visit her more often. Yu9 her a phone to make it easier to stay in touch. He also sends her the10 she needs so that she doesn't have to go to the hospital often. He11 Hou's mother as a family member.
Yu's family is supportive of what he does. His parents, wife and son often have dinners with Hou's mother. "I want to set a good12 for my son. I want him to be kind to people around him. We didn't tell him what I was doing, but when he found out, he was so13 ,"Yu said.
Yu's promise to14 Hou's parents is personal, but as a policeman, he believes in serving people. He is15 doubt a hero and we all look up to him.
China National Botanical Garden
It was opened in Beijing on 18 April, 2022. And an eye-catching logo catches a lot of attention.
What are the TWO plants in its LOGO?
The logo has two rare（稀有的）plants—ginkgo（银杏）and dawn redwood. It shows the importance of plant protection. Ginkgo and dawn redwood are protected plants in China. They are known as the oldest living tree species in the world.
Some of the ginkgo trees in the Garden are more than 1, 000 years old. Dawn redwood trees were first found in Hubei Province in 1941 and were brought to Beijing in the early 1970s.
How can we visit it?
It plans to collect more than 30, 000 kinds of plants. With an area of about 600 hectares（公顷）, it has two parts：the South Garden and the North Garden.
If you want to pay a visit to it, here is some useful information.
Opening hours
·South Garden：8:00—16:00（all year round）
·North Garden：6:00—20:00（March 16-November 15）
6:30—18:00（November 16March 15）
Ticket information
For visiting both the South and North Gardens:
▲The full price for adults is 10 yuan.
▲Children aged 6 and under can go to the Garden for free.
▲Children aged between 6 and 18 and full-time university students can pay at half price with their student cards.
To get more information, please scan the WeChat QR code.
One day last December, a student who calls himself Muqing at Tsinghua University was doing his physics homework. Suddenly, he discovered a problem on page 11 of a report on the 2022 Noble Prize in Physics. It seemed that two"-"signs there should be two"+"signs instead.
Muqing was not sure about his discovery at first. After all, he was just a newcomer to physics while the report was from the highest authority（权威）in the area. What's more, the problem was not very important since it might be just a clerical（书写的）error.
But the problem kept being on his mind. So Muqing asked his teacher Wang Xiangbin for help. Wang patiently worked on the problem with Muqing late into the night. After several rounds of calculations（计算）, they made sure that there was really a fault.
Wang later emailed the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The organization made the report and pointed out the problem. Soon Sara Gustavsson, a member of the organization, replied to Wang, thanking him and his student for telling them the error.
Muqing was very pleased, but after the story went around, he asked reporters not to show his real name. "When I get to achieve something really amazing,then please show my real name,"he said.
Through this event, Wang said his students should learn that in science, there is no absolute（绝对的）authority. "Everybody can raise a fair question. Such is the beauty of science." he said.
① Muqing and Wang Xiangbin worked on the problem.
② Wang Xiangbin emailed the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
③ Muqing discovered a problem in a report.
④ Muqing asked reporters not to show his real name.
From the time humans began to draw maps, they have helped people find their way around their environments. But maps can show many things, not just which direction to go. They show the history, the development of math, and the progress of technology.
One of the oldest-known land maps is an almost 1,600-year-old board from Southwest Asia. The map shows a piece of round land that is divided by a river. Around the land is the ocean. And the writing on themap describes animals and persons that were important to the ancient people of the area.
Around AD 150, a Greek scientist drew north-south and east-west lines on a map. This was the first time that math was used in mapping and was an early try to show the earth's shape on a piece of paper.
Early humans mapped the sky too. People found a star map on a cave（山洞）wall in France. It is nearly 17,000 years old. It is a map of three stars. People at that time might use it to record time and direction.
Now that you know a little about the early history of maps, let's learn some fun facts.
East at the Top
These days, most maps have north at the top. However, during the Middle Ages, most maps had east at the top.
Modern Technology
Thanks to technology development, apps like Google Maps can show changes in traffic, population, and geography right away.
When you study, the first thing to consider is whether you understand the information, and the second is how you will remember it. Some of you probably think you know all about that, right? After all, you've been studying for years. But there's always room for improvement.
First of all, have a plan. If you're studying for an important exam, you should make a long-term plan. And you need to check if it works from time to time. If it doesn't, change your plan in time.
Next, think about your environment. Make sure the place for studying is comfortable with enough light and fresh air, not too hot or too cold. If you think you do it better with music, you can put some music on and see if it's true. Some people work better with music playing.
Third, take breaks while studying. You can plan your study time in periods with breaks in between. Some experts advise you to take a 10-minute break after 30 minutes of studying. During your short break, you can treat yourself to something like green tea, but I wouldn't suggest chocolate because sugar can make it harder to focus on（集中注意力）.
Some people just read through their books and mark important parts with a pencil. If that works for you, then great! However, I suggest writing notes while studying because it helps your mind process（处理）the information better!
A. The following suggestions are for all of you. B. But for many people, it can make it harder to focus on. C. You can make a plan for a week, or for a longer time. D. Finally, think about what you do when you're studying. E. If you study for too long without a break, your mind won't work as well as before. |
Over past five years, Miao Zhenjie has been teaching the skills ofporcelain carving（刻瓷）. Her students are children with hearing problems at a special school in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.
Miao began learning to carve porcelain in 1997. One day, she saw a folk artist carving a cute dog on a white porcelain plate. She was amazed. Then she decided to learn the skills.
The art of porcelain carving has a long history and was popular during the Qing Dynasty. Different pictures and patterns, including humans, flowers, birds and buildings, can be created on the surface of porcelain with special tools.
According to Miao, different from many traditional forms of art, porcelain carvings can be kept forever. However, it's not easy to carve on a very thin surface. It requires precision（精确）and great painting skills.
To spread the traditional culture, Miao began teaching at the school in 2018. She found that the students with hearing problems were good learners of the art, because they were not easily influenced by different sounds. They also had their own understanding.
With the help of other teachers, Miao had little difficulty communicating with her students. "They can read my lips and then think, describe and share their understanding and questions. They get lots of happiness from the process. I will continue to help the students learn the skills and create more beautifulworks of art. I hope I can spread the traditional art and culture." she said.
The oil-paper umbrella has a history of over 1,000 years in China. It is used as a water-proof tool for daily use.
One of the most popular（story）about the umbrella is related to Lu Ban. It is said that once he and his younger sister visited the West Lake. It started raining suddenly. The sister said, "Let's havecompetition. Before sunrise tomorrow, who comes upa way to make it possible for people to visit the West Lake even on rainy days will be the winner." Many people thought it was difficult to solve this problem, Lu Ban thought it was easy. He collected some tools and materialswere important to build pavilions（凉亭）and started working.
The next morning, Lu Ban looked at his works and talked about them（proud）: "Since last night, I（finish）building pavilions around the lake. "At that time, his sister was holding something（usual）in her hand. Lu Ban was surprised to find that it could be opened into a round shape. He also found that the object9（make）of silk and bamboo strips（竹条）. It was light, beautiful and easy（carry）. Lu Ban said, "You win, your'pavilion'can protect us against rain." So the umbrella was invented.
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要求：字迹工整，要点齐全，表述通顺，简洁得体，不少于40词。
Dear John,
Li Ming
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