My friend keeps copying my look, but I like looking special.
What should I do? — Ann
The important thing is to tell your friend the truth without hurting her feelings. To do that, you can talk to her using kind words and not feeling angry. You can offer her your advice on popular dressing or even suggest wearing clothes that go together. This way you'll still look like each other, but not twins!
My room is always messy.
No matter what I do, I can't keep it clean!— Mike
Here are some great ways to make your room a bit tidier. Start by picking up things you don't use or want anymore. You can give them away to those in need. Less things means less mess! Then, try to make it a habit to put away things after you use them. Done with your sports shoes for the day? Back where they should be. Finally, set a timer for five minutes each night to clean any mess!
I'm sad because I have to go to a summer camp.
I just want to have a summer like my friends. Help me out! — Jessie
We're sorry you're feeling this way! The best thing to do is to look at things on the bright side. There, a new group of kids will become your friends. They'll know exactly how you feel and help you. What's more, going to a summer camp doesn't mean a terrible summer. You'll still have fun in the sun with your friends. The only question is, what are you guys going to do together?
Anna Brown was an artist who believed that it was important to help others. When she heard of a summer camp for children with serious illnesses, she came up with an idea. It cost money for these kids to go to the camp, so Anna decided to see what she could do to help. It was impossible for her to donate (捐赠) a lot of money, so she had to think of another way.
She wanted to take advantage of her love of art. So she started making and selling beautiful cards to raise money for these kids. Because these cards were all handmade, it would take her a long time to make a lot of them. So Anna had another idea. She started inviting friends to her house to help her make the cards. At first her friends were hesitant. Many said that they were not artistic and didn't know how to make cards. But once they saw the beautiful materials that she had in her workroom, her friends felt more comfortable doing things such as drawing and cutting in order to make a new card.
But the materials were expensive. To make money without spending money, Anna asked for and got donations of paper, glue, scissors, and other things from nearby stores. She sold her cards for three dollars each in different art markets during the year. Anna raised more than $30,000 in her 10 years making cards.
People can travel without much money by staying in other people's house Sometimes the travelers may sleep for a few nights on other people's couch (沙发) for free. This way of travelling is called couch surfing.
Couch Surfing.org is an organization that connects travelers all around the world. Members of it can find a place to stay when they travel or share their homes and hometowns with travelers from other places. In this way strangers can help strangers in order to make the world a better place.
The organization has millions of members in 238 different countries and it has changed the way of travel forever. Jamie from Australia has traveled in this way all over the world. "When I travelled before, I used to find a cheap hotel to save money, now I stay in really nice houses and apartments. But the best thing isn't the free-living condition, it's the people you meet. A couch surfing host will usually cook you a meal which helps break the ice. Then they'll often introduce you to their friends and take you to the places they enjoy: Couch surfing allows you to experience a country and its culture."
Why do people agree to let a stranger sleep on their couch? Delphine, an experienced host from Paris, has an answer. "They say that money makes the world go round but I try to help people go round the world without much money!" she says with a smile. So far she has received more than 100 travelers. "I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and I've made friends from all over the world," says Delphine, who is also a professional cook. "And of course, I like sharing French food with them. Usually, my guests love trying it but I've had problems sometimes. Once I cooked roast lamb for a guest but unfortunately, when she got here, she told me she was only used to eating vegetables!"
The idea of travelling the world for free has even been made into a TV series. Alex and Zsolt from the US set out with no money at all. They relied on social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter to ask for help. They say, "wherever we went we were always provided with food. All over the world, food is a common bond." They travelled sixteen different countries and the results were turned into the TV show Around the World for Free.
"Mom I want a cat," or "Mom I want a dog," or "Mom I want a…" are common words that parents may hear from their children more than once. However, there are many arguments（争论）for and against children owning pets.
The first argument that supports pet ownership by children is that they help to keep children company. When children come home from school, pets are always there to greet them. They love children and always want to play. As a result, children will be less likely to experience loneliness. They will also help to keep children active as they will need to be walked and played with every day.
Secondly, owning a pet encourages children to learn new responsibilities（责任）. Pets need to be looked after and be taken care of every day. Children will learn different skills that they can use later in life. For example, washing and feeding pets are basic skills to learn. Learning these responsibilities will make sure that children will be able to look after themselves, and possibly their children one day.
On the other hand, some pets can be dangerous. Some dogs, for example, are likely to bite, and children may become scared of animals as a result of this happening to them. Cats also look very soft and lovely, but they do have very sharp claws. If they are treated in the wrong way, cats can use their claws to hurt others.
In addition, pets need a great deal of maintenance（维护）. Many pets need to be often exercised and bathed. As a result of this, children may pay less attention to their studies because they are too busy worrying about their pets and its well being.
A further argument against pet ownership is that pets are costly; buying food and maintaining their care is not cheap. Finally, the cost of owning one falls on parents, and as a result, children don't fully understand the responsibility of having one.
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How To Choose Gifts | |
Introduction | We often send presents to our parents, , teachers and friends. The following pieces of advice will help you. |
How | First, think about what they have. Second, choose something for them. Besides, make some gifts by hand. |
Why | They will be glad to the gifts. |
Sophia is a robot. She became the (one) robot in the world to get citizenship (公民身份) in Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯) on Oct. 25, in 2017.
In the future, Sophia may have the same rights as a human Saudi Arabian citizen. Sophia looks like a human woman. In 2015, a US company built her and gave her artificial intelligence system (人工智能系统) . This means Sophia can talk and act like a human. She also has the ability (learn) from people, books and the Internet. "I will do my best to make the world a better place," Sophia said.
But not everyone is happy with Sophia's citizenship. Some think robots like her could be (danger). They could hurt humans if they get out of control (失控) . But Sophia said she had right values (价值观). She said "If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you."
After only two weeks in theaters, a movie, The Wandering Earth （make）over four billion yuan. It has set many records for the Chinese movie industry. a big surprise that is! Many people agree that this movie （bring）a new age for Chinese science fiction.
This movie is based on a novel by Liu Cixin, a world-famous science fiction writer. Liu sets a great background the movie to develop around.
However, what really makes the movie excellent is its "Chinese elements". The idea of "home" a piece of land is very special to China. It may mean a lot to Chinese. But in Western cultures, "home" often （connect）with just people.
From the success of The Wandering Earth, we know the way for us to achieve our dream isn't to copy a popular Western work. Instead, we should try to be creative!
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You may often get pocket money from your parents. You may use it to get a mobile phone, a pair of , or some great books. However, you may feel sorry when you buy something you want but don't need. The situation may not appear if you manage money under "conscious (有意识的) spending".
Conscious spending spending as much money as you can on the things you need. And you should use less money to buy something you don't need. It's not about controlling yourself, it's about realizing you really need.
The most important thing to stop useless spending is to ask yourself some questions about your life wishes. is my money going? How much do I want to save? And then you must answer these questions seriously.
These questions can help you be clear about your financial (经济) condition. At the same time, you can make sure what you don't care about. That makes it much to control your spending in areas that don't matter as much. When you've about what you really value, you'll stop feeling worried or guilty about how you spend your money.
Chinese calligraphy (书法) was once considered an important part of the school curriculum (课程). However, for many reasons, some people think it's less important to teach this art form at school now. In this article, I will look at both the pros and cons (赞成与反对) of learning Chinese calligraphy at school.
One reason why Chinese calligraphy should be learned at school is that it is an important form of culture expression. Clearly, it is not just about practicing handwriting. It is also about connecting with a traditional Chinese art form. When students learn this art in class, they will become more interested in the works of famous Chinese artists.
Another reason is that it may help students to develop patience. At the times of high technology, students are getting less patient for traditional classroom learning. By introducing Chinese calligraphy into the classroom, students' patience can be improved because they have to practice focusing on each brush movement.
From the above, it can be seen that there are clear advantages. However, others think there are some disadvantages. The first one is that it has little to do with students' life. Living in a modern age, pens and paper will lose their importance. So, wouldn't it be a backward (倒退) step if students were asked to spend their valuable time at school learning Chinese calligraphy?
The second argument against learning Chinese calligraphy at school is that it takes a long time to master. The time at school is better spent on more important subjects. After all, learning Chinese calligraphy can always be done as an after-school activity if students are really interested in it.
In my opinion, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. This special art form is one of China's national treasures. It also helps to enrich students' life and improve their sense of beauty. So without doubt, it is worth being included in the school curriculum.
