— Sorry, I didn't know you ____ the washing machine.
—No, it was ____ because of the bad weather.
—OK. I won't do that again.
—Yes, I did. John was really a dark horse.Nobody ____ him to play so well.
—Of course I can.
—My leg hurts and I can't move.
Travel can teach kids more than a textbook. First, travel is good 1 kids. They can find new interests. Travel 2 information alive for kids, and it is much more exciting than studying textbooks. Second, they learn how to fit themselves into new situations, and communicate with other people while travelling. Also, they learn 3 because sometimes it takes a long time to get to some exciting or interesting places.
I've been travelling since I was 4 . For me, to stop travelling would be like taking something important away from my life. I can't live without travelling and I wouldn't be who I am 5 I didn't travel. So when some people say it's difficult to travel after having kids, I completely disagree. In 6 opinion, when people become parents, it doesn't mean they can't travel any more. My children have travelled since they were three years old.
Bringing a new life into the world is 7 special experience and comes with many responsibilities. And I'd love to be one of the best mothers. One of my duties is to educate my children. I'm so thankful that I 8 to many places on family trips when I was young. I've learned that the outside world is 9 than the little one I was living in. Of course, I want to pass these travel experiences to my children as these will be their lifelong treasure.
I always record 10 when travelling with my children. I'm sure they will always remember them in their lives.
There are eight stadiums used for the World Cup 2022. Each shows an aspect (方面) of life in Qatar (卡塔尔).
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium includes symbols of Qatari culture like the importance of family, the beauty of the desert as well as the local plants and animals.
AL Bayt Stadium is named after the bayt al sha'ar—the traditional Bedouin tents (贝都因人帐篷) used by the people in Qatar. The design honors both the past and the present of Qatar, and is used for the opening match of the World Cup 2022.
AL Janoub Stadium is built in one of Qatar's oldest living areas— AI Wakrah, which is the heart of the pearl diving (珍珠采集) and fishing. The design of the stadium was inspired (受到启发) by the traditional boats used for pearl diving and fishing.
AL Thumamah Stadium was inspired by the traditional cap worn by men and boys called the Gahfiya. It is seen as a symbol of dignity (尊严).
Education City Stadium was built in 2020. The outside of the structure change colour as the sun moves across the sky.
Khalifa International Stadium was built in 1976. It has a more modern shape.
Lusail Stadium was inspired by the lights and shadows created by the Fanar lantern (阿拉伯传统灯笼).
Stadium 974's design was inspired by Qatar's maritime (海事) and trade history. 974 is the international dialing code (电话号码区号) for Qatar.
Do you believe languages have magic power? Whenever I missed my family during my stay in America, I would talk with my friend who was also in the same school in Shanghai dialect. By speaking in this way, I seemed to go back to the neighborhood where I grew up.
When I was a kid, my mom couldn't spend much time with me because of her job. To draw her attention, I began to learn German, a language she speaks well. Although at first I could only say "Ich liebe dich (I love you)". After a few months, I could have conversations with my mom.
After a trip to Israel (以色列) in high school, I became fascinated with Jewish (犹太的) culture and started to teach myself Hebrew (希伯来语). During the first months, I couldn't remember how to spell words. I couldn't remember how to spell words, but then started to understand sentences quickly. Now I have a friend in Shanghai's Jewish community.
Gradually, I realized that languages are similar in some ways. As I learned French in university, I found many French words have the same meaning as English words. Though I only started learning French half a year ago, I have started reading books in French to better understand the language.
You see languages bring me closer to the world. I walk on the streets of Paris through French novels. I admire the Jewish spirit of challenging the impossible. I will do my best to pass on the Shanghai dialect to young people. Languages make people closely related to each other, which is exactly needed in this world.
Watch a TV show with the sound turned off. Are you able to tell what the actors and actresses are saying or how they are feeling? Most of us have tried something like this sometimes in our life. And we've probably been able to figure out what's going on. This skill of "reading" that people without using words is called nonverbal communication (非言语交流). Here are some of them.
As a matter of fact, using facial expressions is a common way of communication. In other words, people from all kinds of backgrounds are able to know your feelings quite well through your facial expressions. However, is it true for body language?
Take gestures (手势) as an example. Some of the same gestures have very different meanings in different cultures. For example, the "OK" gesture means "good" in most cultures. If you show this sign to a man in Türkiye, however, he will think you are treating him rudely. You may get yourself in trouble.
Another important part of body language is touch. In some cultures, people pat (拍) their friends on the back as a way to praise them, but in other cultures, this behavior can be impolite. Besides, shaking hands is a common way of greeting in Western cultures. In India, however, it is impolite to shake hands with the elderly. Instead, the best way to greet them is to touch their feet.
Generally speaking, our body language depends a lot on our culture. So, the next time you decide to travel to another country, a quick search online can guide you how to behave properly.
①Facial expressions. ②Gestures. ③Touch. ④Writing.
Happy Summer Holiday!Happy summer vacation life is coming. In order to let each child spend an interesting holiday, we make a summer holiday activity plan—a fun and educational four-week summer camp—Earth Camp for your children. Kids will enjoy time outdoors and also learn about the earth. | |
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#1 ▲ There are many trees at our campsite (营地)! Your children will be told about the names of different kinds of trees and much more information about trees around them. They will also join in our Tree Climbing races. | #2 ▲ There is a river running through our campsite. Many animals make the river their home. Your children will learn about the importance of the river and the role it plays in the nature.
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#3 ▲ Are your children interested in little bugs (昆虫)? They are everywhere at our campsite! There children will have a better understanding of these little animals in their natural habitats (栖息地)! | #4 ▲ Many treasured and lovely animals live in Ohio. At our campsite, your children will be close to these animals in many hands-on activities and know how to get along with them and protect them. |
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a. A Bug's Life b. Go with the River
c. Wild Ohio d. Trees, Trees and More Trees
Do you like traveling? Now, a new way of traveling called"Military-style travel"(特种兵旅游) has become one of the (popular) ways among Chinese college students. They spend little money traveling to many places during the weekend, seldom taking break or sleeping.
To save money, they usually take a normal-speed train a Friday night. After arriving at their dream city on Saturday morning, they visit as many (place) as they can. Sometimes, they (possible) choose to sleep at a 24-hour restaurant for a few hours. Then the next day, they repeat the same busy schedule(日程安排) before (return) to their university in time for classes on Monday morning.
Videos of them taking such trips have been shared on social media platforms (平台). With many people online praising them for (they) energy and high ability to carry out their plans. , others question whether such a busy schedule is healthy.
Hu Die, a student at Inner Mongolia University of Technology, is one of such travelers. She (put) together a recent 10-day holiday and traveled to six cities. "We do not think we are doing something‘crazy' or‘ unbelievable'. We are young and energetic enough (experience) such a travel schedule, "she said. "Besides, when you travel with your friends, you are happy, and you do not feel tired. "
Jack: Tom, be careful! You almost fell down.
Tom: Yes, I'm OK. Don't worry.
Jack: You'd better not look at your phone while walking.
Tom: OK. I won't.
Jack:
Tom: You saw my pictures on my WeChat, didn't you?
Jack: Yes.
Tom: Just a little traffic accident.
Jack:
Tom: There was nothing serious, because we all wore the seat belts.
Jack: OK. We should know how to protect ourselves.
Tom: By the way, have you been vaccinated (给……接种疫苗) against COVID-19?
Jack: Many people have been vaccinated in our city.
A．Yes, I have.
B．Are you all right?
C．Did you see a dentist?
D．I'm sorry to hear that.
E．What happened?
F．Will you go with your friends?
G．It seems that you weren't happy on the WeChat yesterday.
写作要点：
1.春节时和父母在北京游玩，过得很开心也很有意义（meaningful)。
2.在北京旅行的情况：
（1）参观了故宫博物院和鸟巢；
（2）在天安门广场看国旗升旗仪式（the national flag-raising ceremony)；
（3）攀登长城（the Great Wall)，人非常多；
3、说一说假期旅行有什么好处。
写作要求；
1.不得使用真实的姓名和学校名
2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
3.字迹工整、语言精练、表达准确、条理清晰。
4.至少80词。
Dear Judy,
I'm writing to tell you something about my trip
……
Best wishes!
Yours,
Yang Peng
