"What? Some pine trees can live more than 1,000 years? How excellent they are!" Tim was taking a biology class and 1 by pine trees. "It's like magic! I'm going to grow a pine tree!" he thought.
Tim chose a sunny place as trees need 2 . He planted the small pine tree and checked it every day. "The tree is growing. I will have a tall and strong friend very soon!" Tim 3 playing under his pine tree and couldn't wait.
But it wasn't always easy to grow a tree. Tim found insects in the tree. He asked his teacher for 4 . The teacher suggested a soap and water spray (喷雾) to keep insects away. Tim tried, and it 5 ! However, Tim still felt sad. He kept watering the tree every day, but nothing seemed to happen. It grew 6 . This time, Tim's teacher told him that every tree grows at its own pace (节奏). Weeks later, Tim finally saw some green sprouts (新芽). They were 7 , but so lively!
Now Tim 8 the tree every day. It still grows slowly, but Tim decides to grow together with the pine tree, and they will become lifelong 9 .
It takes time for a tree to grow. Be 10 , and finally it will become something amazing.
Eighteen-year-old Duncan Jurman has won the Gloria Barron Prize for his green project. It has brought back butterfly population and called on more youth to protect butterflies.
From an early age, Jurman loved seeing different kinds of caterpillars (毛虫) and learned about how they grew into butterflies. "I am interested in them because they're very easy to access," he said. "If you want to attract a butterfly, for example, you just need to plant a lot of flowers."
At the age of 9, Jurman started a butterfly garden at his home. There he has brought up and returned over 5,000 butterflies to nature. "Butterflies are really important for the environment," he said. "Butterflies, like bees, help in the reproduction (繁殖) of flowers. They are also the food for larger animals like birds. If butterflies and caterpillars disappear, then so will some other animals."
The number of butterflies has dropped in recent years. So Jurman built a butterfly garden at his school, attracting more students to join him. He enjoys watching students get excited when a butterfly lands on them. With Jurman's help, some students have started their own gardens at their homes. Thanks to his hard work, more young students developed the same interest.
Marilla wanted a boy from the orphanage (孤儿院) to help with farm work in Green Gables, but she was surprised to find that Matthew, her brother, brought back a little girl, Anne. Marilla suggested sending Anne back the next day. After hearing this, tears fell down Anne's cheeks.
However, Matthew didn't quite agree, as he thought Anne was too little and she seemed nice and interesting. They should help her.
It was broad daylight when Anne woke up the next day. For a moment she forgot where she was. Later came a feeling of excitement; then a terrible memory (回忆). This was Green Gables and she couldn't stay here! But soon her eyes shone with happiness for the view. Oh, wasn't it beautiful? Wasn't it a lovely place? Even if she wasn't really going to stay here! She would imagine she was.
"It's time to get dressed." Marilla came in and said.
Anne stood up and took a long breath. "Oh, Madam. Isn't it wonderful?" She replied. "I mean everything here. I know I won't be staying, but it doesn't matter. I want to remember everything!"
Anne dressed herself and was at the kitchen table in ten minutes. "I'm pretty hungry this morning, Madam. Mornings are lovely. You don't know what's going to happen through the day, and there is so much for possibilities," said Anne
Have you ever seen a super bright light that makes the whole night sky look like a big light bulb? And then a loud noise makes you jump? That's lightning.
Lightning is special because it's super hot. The temperature of lightning is much higher than that of the sun's surface. And lightning can travel at a speed of 140,000 miles per hour.
Although lightning seems cool, it can be really dangerous. There are more than three million lightning strikes (袭击) every day in the world. They can knock down trees, cause power outages, and even damage houses. Sometimes, they can start fires or hurt people and animals.
However, the power of lightning has inspired (启发) many scientists to learn more about electricity and how it works. One famous scientist, Benjamin Franklin, discovered that lightning is a form of electricity, and invented the lightning rod (避雷针). A lighting rod is placed on top of tall buildings to reach up into the sky. When lightning wants to strike, it chooses the easiest path, which is the lightning rod. The rod then safely guides the lightning's energy down into the ground, stopping damage to the building. Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla Coil in 1891. It helps us understand how electricity works. Now some scientists are even studying how to use lightning's energy to power our houses one day!
So next time you see a lightning, remember that it's not just a show in the sky, but a powerful force of nature that scientists arc still learning from today!
A. It helps you to think actively and creatively. B. Spending time outdoors is good for your sleep. C. These green places are really important to your health. D. So it's a good idea to get some sunshine when possible. E. Being around nature can also make you feel less worried. F. Here are the reasons why being outdoors is better for you. |
How do you usually spend your weekends? Are you more of a couch potato or do you prefer to be outdoors (户外)? Remember there's a whole world out there waiting for you. .
Increased vitamin D
Sunlight is a gift from nature. It gives us vitamin D, which makes our bones strong. This vitamin can also help keep you from getting sick. .
Relaxed mind
Have you ever been in a park or a garden with lots of trees and plants? You must feel relaxed when you are in these green places. It can even help with some mental (精神) health problems.
Improved thinking
Being in nature is good for your thought. When you're in natural environments, your brain gets a workout, which helps you think more clearly and come up with new ideas.
Sound sleep
Being outside in the sunlight helps your body's clock work better. Therefore, your body knows when it's time to sleep, and you can sleep more soundly at night.
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I'm David. I love fashion design. Recently I have made a T-shirt for my mother as a gift for Mother's Day. She was very happy to receive the gift.
My name is Kevin. I like going sightseeing and my dream is to travel across our motherland with my camera. I plan to take 1,000 photos of her to celebrate her birthday.
I'm Dora. I am an energetic girl. Doing extreme sports is my favorite and rock climbing is one of them. I can always make quick decisions on which way to take to reach the top.
I'm Meimei. I have a green thumb and often spend my weekends in my garden. My idol is Mr. Yuan Longping. I hope one day I can become a scientist like him.
I'm Joyce. I used to dream of flying in the sky. And now I am crazy about space exploration. One day maybe I can build my own spaceships and have a space travel.
Lily is a middle school student in Shenzhen. She is learning Yingge Dance her school club.
The name "Yingge" (mean) "Song of Heroes". It is a traditional dance of the Hakka (客家) people with a history of more than three hundred (year).
At first, Lily found it not easy to match the actions with the drum music. Mr. Chen encouraged her, "Never give up you will be successful." So every day after school, Lily spent hours (train) with other club members. (slow), their movements became better, and Lily understood the dance more deeply. "It's not just about being perfect. It's about sharing and protecting the culture of Yingge Dance. I am helping to keep this beautiful tradition alive." Lily (write) in her diary.
During this Spring Festival, Lily put on amazing Yingge Dance show with her teammates. When the drums started, she took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. They did a really good job. The audience (观众) were (cheer) and clapped their hands. Lily knew that their hard work paid off. She felt proud of (she).
1）家乡基本情况（①地理位置；②……）；
2）家乡特色（①食品；②……）；
3）其他……。
注意：
1）词数为80左右；
2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3）文章不能出现真实姓名及学校名称；
4）信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：介绍 introduce 家乡 hometown 风景 scenery 地标 landmark
Dear Lucas,
I am glad to hear that you are planning to visit China this summer.
I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours
Li Hua
