Harbin has become one of the most-visited 1 in winter. The ice city of Heilongjiang province is in Northeast China. 11 children from Nanning, Guangxi took 2 educational trip to Harbin. People call3 "little tangerines"(小砂糖橘). This is because of the 4 jackets they wore. The oldest is just 6 and a half years old, while the 5 is only 3 years and 5 months old. In Harbin, they ate the local food and 6 a firework display. 7 they arrived 8 Mohe, the group was 9 welcomed by a local travel agency. Moreover, the police officers at the station spent some time 10 snow sculptures and snowmen for these children.
Becky was in the bathroom. She was brushing her1 and the tap（水龙头）was on. "Turn that tap off. " a voice came out. Becky was scared. She looked around，but saw no one. "Turn off that tap. You are2 water!"
"Who. . . who are you?" Becky's voice was3 .
"I'm a drop of water. Do you know4 I'm from?"
"From the tap，I think，" said Becky.
"Yes. But a few days ago，I was in a cloud. Then I dropped into a river. The river carried me to a lake. Then I travelled to your city and it was time5 cleaned up. "
"Get cleaned up?" Becky asked.
"Yes. I was6 during my journey，so they must clean me up. Then I travelled7 the pipes（水管） under the ground. I waited there8 you called me，and here I am. After you've finished with me，I'll go to a sewage plant（污水处理厂）. Then they'll push me into the river and I'll go 9 to the sea again. "
"Again?"
"Yes，So10 not to pollute me or waste me!"
During the Spring Festival, nine fantastic movies have come out, Here are three of them.
| Running time: 129 minutes Kind: Comedy Director: Jia Ling Main actors: Jia Ling, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Xiaofei Ticket price: ￥46 |
| Running time:121 minutes Director: Han Han Main actors: Shen Teng, Yin Zheng, Fan Chengcheng, Zhang Benyu, Sun Yizhou,Wei Xiang, Jia Bing Ticket price: ￥38 |
| Running time:108 minutes Director: Lin Huida Kind: Cartoon Main characters: Briar(熊大),Bramble(熊二),Vick(光头强) Ticket price: ￥42 |
Have you ever seen lions dancing in the streets?
The lions dance to the beat of a drum. Of course，they are not real lions. They are dancers in lion costumes. Lion dancing first started in China centuries ago. It is meant to bring good luck in the coming year.
Usually, a lion is made up of two dancers. One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail. "I think of it as a sport. " says Anthony Huang, aged 16. He is a member of the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club. Anthony performs as the lion's head. It can weigh 20 pounds. Lion dancing is important to Anthony. "This tradition really lifts me up. " he says.
In the past, lion dancing was performed mostly by men. But it is different today. Lion Dance Me is a lion dancing group in San Francisco, California. There are boys and girls on its team. They dance together.
"Anyone can take up lion dancing. You have to believe that you can do it," says Ananda Tang-Lee, a 17-year-old girl. Lion dancing will continue to evolve. But a team's sense of community will never change. "We call it a family. " Ananda says. "It's really great，because we always have each other's backs. "
Do you know the history of the English dictionary? The first English dictionary came out in 1604. The dictionary was nothing but a list of about 3,000 difficult words together with a one-word definition (解释). The writer, Robert Cawdrey, didn't put everyday words in his dictionary. He said no one would ever have to look up a word in a dictionary if he already knew the meaning of the word. Since then many kinds of dictionaries came out. But they were all like Robert's.
A man named Dr. Samuel Johnson changed all this. Dr. Johnson wrote the first modern dictionary. And it came out in 1755. He put all important words in his dictionary, both easy and hard, and he told clearly what the words meant. He also gave good sentences to show how each word was used in spoken English and in written English. From then on, dictionaries were getting better and better.
The dictionaries we use today are nearly all like Dr. Samuel Johnson's.
At the beginning of 2021,the Chinese government said it would provide the free COVID-19 vaccines(疫苗)for all Chinese citizens. Since then, millions of people have gotten the vaccines. Let's take a closer look.
____The vaccine is given by injection(注射). It's suggested to get two doses(剂). You should wait about two weeks after the first dose to get the second one.
Can people of all ages get vaccinated? The vaccines have been tested among three different age groups: 3 to 17, 18 to 59, and 60 and above. The 18 to 59 age group has the most data(数据)and the vaccines have been proven to be safe for this group. The other two groups are expected to be included soon.
Is there anyone who shouldn't get vaccinated? Experts said the vaccines are safe for most people. But people who have serious diseases such as cancer or diabetes(糖尿病)，or people are allergic(过敏的). People should not get any other vaccines during the same period.
Do I still need to wear a mask in public places after I've been vaccinated? Yes. It takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after vaccination. This means it's possible for a person to get infected(传染的)just after vaccination. There's also a small chance that your body won't build immunity. So before the population becomes immune to the virus, it's highly encouraged to keep wearing masks, practicing social distancing(社交隔离)and washing your hands after getting vaccinated.
①For the fourth year in a row, Finland(芬兰）came in first in World Happiness Report.This may be surprising to you as Finland is famous for its cold winters and short daylight. Then learn about the people's life there and you may find the answer.
②In Finland, people's life is comfortable. Many people grow up with the library. "The library is a main part of life for the people here," Halsas, a tour guide in Finland, said. "They might do schoolwork there or just read. It's a safe environment. " Perhaps the best example of this in practice is the Oodi Helsinki Central Library, which opened in 2018. The bright, open space has different areas. It was built to be not only a work space, but also a living room for the people.
③Finns love their saunas (桑拿浴)，and almost every home or apartment has one. Finland has a population of about 5.5 million, and there are over 2 million saunas in the country. "There are more saunas than cars here. In the summertime, I go every day, "Halsas said. Taking saunas is quite good for physical health , such as improving heart health and more. But the best reason to go? It is relaxing.
④People also love exploring the outdoors, from their 40 national parks to different islands. So the life of Finland is healthy. It's no wonder the population loves to go hiking or biking--the landscape(风景) is fantastic. "There is a lot of nature to enjoy and even private lands are open to everyone," Halsas said. In winter, life doesn't change too much from summertime because Finns get used to the cold and still get around on bicycles. To them, winter just means more activities, such as ice skating, cross-country skiing and dog sledding(雪橇).
A: Hello, Amy. Your new dress looks beautiful.
B: Thank you，Mike.
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B: It's made of silk. Hangzhou is famous for it.
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B: Yes，it is. I really like the dress very much.
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B: Yes，I have. I went there with my parents two years ago. It's a wonderful place.
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B: I had a lot of delicious food and took quite a few pictures there.
A: Sounds great.
B: I'm sure you'll love it if you go there.
A. How were the people there? B. What did you do there? C. I hope to visit the city one day. D. What is it made of? E. Is it made by hand? F. Have you ever been to Hangzhou before? G. What do you think of the dress? |
It's very important for everyone to sleep. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. So we should pay more attention to the quality of sleeping. However, a lot of people have trouble in sleeping. Some people even take sleeping pills to help them sleep better. In fact, taking sleeping pills is very dangerous. That's because sleeping pills are habit-forming(上瘾的). If you take them for several weeks, you will find it hard for you to stop taking them. Then, what should you do if you have trouble getting a good night's sleep?
Doctors say that the best thing to do is to get out of bad habits. In other words, you can't stay up too late at night and you should get up earlier in the morning. However, you may still have trouble sleeping if you have problems or something else on your mind. Then it's time for you to do some exercise to relax your tense muscles(紧绷的肌肉). If relaxing your body can't help you, try to write down your worries on your mind. If you like listening to music, you can choose some music that is quiet and gentle. Be sure not to choose some music which is too loud, or you may get so excited that you can't fall asleep.
Remember, choosing proper ways can help you sleep better.
It Jack one hour to books every day.
Graduation is an important time for students. In about two months, you are going to graduate from junior high school and become a senior high student. Some you may get excited about having a new life, but some of you may be w about whether your grades are good enough for you to get into a good high school. As your teacher, I have some for you.
●Live in the present. You still have about two months left. It is long enough for you to improve yourself to get better grades and to become better people as well. I strongly advise you not to waste any just waiting for your graduation.
●Look back to the p. Two and a half years has passed. It is really necessary for you to look back to this period of time. In this way, you can find out what you didn't do well and how you can make changes.
●Get prepared for the future. As you can imagine, life in senior high is full of difficulties and challenges. You need to get yourselves ready for them. Learning everything important about all the subjects is quite important. Besides, making good plans and developing good learning habits are what you should attention to.
There is no doubt the knowledge you have learned will be very important for your new life. However, you should never stop learning. What's more, believe in and be responsible for your future. Therefore, let's value every moment and take action together now.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
April 23rd is World Book Day. We are encouraged to read good books these days. As for me ,
That's all. Thanks for listening.
