The First EnglishFestivalTo create a good English learning environment for students, the English Festival will be held in our school next term. Time: From 8th September to 8th November More purposes: To help more students who like English and want to learn English well to improve themselves. Things you can do during the English Festival: ●Play some English songs on the school radio at lunchtime. ●Practise your spoken English by talking with your teachers or classmates in English. ●Exchange (交换) English books with your classmates and share what you have learned with each other. ●Watch some English films and share them with your friends. More information: Tel: 8498-0123 E-mail: Englishfestival@163. com Address: Happy English Club Office |
One day, I picked up my daughter Lingling from school and went to the supermarket for a few things. I was hoping to be in and out quickly.
I found a short line with just one person in front of me. It was an old woman, and she was paying for her things with only coins (硬币). After a long day at work, I thought the woman was very terrible.
But then I watched a young salesman. He helped her count her coins, ever so kindly taking them from her shaking hands. He repeatedly said to her, "Yes, ma'am (女士). " When she asked if she had enough money to buy a bag, he told her she did. Then he walked over two lines and got one for her. This salesman wasn't angry at all. He was patient and kind.
As I was watching him, I saw Lingling was, too. I realized my daughter was learning an important lesson from a stranger.
When the woman was finished, the salesman began ringing up my things and thanked me for my patience (耐心). I thanked him, too. I found the manager and told him about the salesman's kindness and patience.
Then we left the supermarket with a full basket, but also with a heart full of thankfulness for such an important lesson.
Can you imagine an AI chatbot (聊天机器) competing with you in an examination? Do you think you could get higher scores than it? A new AI chatbot called ChatGPT recently passed a law school exam! Sounds crazy? The use of ChatGPT has raised heated discussions in the education world.
ChatGPT was developed by US company Open AI. It is a powerful tool. You can ask it to write stories and emails, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions. According to a US survey of more than 1000 students, over 89 percent of them have used ChatGPT to help with homework. Some schools in the US do not allow students to use it. For example, New York City public schools don't allow students and teachers to use ChatGPT on the district's networks (地区网络) and devices (设备).
The measure (措施) comes out of worries that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat on homework. Some also worry that ChatGPT could be used to spread incorrect information.
"It does not develop thinking ability and problem-solving skills, which are necessary for studying and lifelong success, " said Jenna Lyle, the deputy press secretary of the New York City Department of Education. Except for bans (禁令), teachers are making changes to their classes to prevent the use of ChatGPT. Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones.
However, not all educators say "no" to ChatGPT. Some Canadian universities are making rules on its use, for both students and teachers. They have no plans to completely ban the tool so far. Some people said that bans on AI software like ChatGPT are not wise. "We have to know that AI is a tool people will use, " What we need to do is "change our learning, teaching and examinations". In that way, we can "have integrity (诚信) while recognizing the use of the tool".
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Do you understand your parents? It is difficult for many teenagers to understand them and deal with the relationshıps with their parents.
▲Respect (尊敬) is the first thing. It is important to show respect to your parents. So, you may not know that they are under great pressure with their work.
▲Trust is a must. You should trust your parents as they trust you. If you learn how to trust, your life will be much easier. Show them that you have the right to make your own decisions.
▲ When you have arguments, you'd better communicate with your parents and show them that you have the right to make your own decisions.
▲ Company (陪伴) is of great importance. Just as children need their parents' company, parents also need company. If not, just try it now. Company is a good way to drive away the black clouds hanging over your family.
Why don't you try your best to care about each other?
A. You don't experience your parents' lives.
B. Have you tried to comfort (安慰) your parents when they felt sad?
C. Communication is a good solution.
D. But you can make it easier by using the following tips.
E. Your parents give all their love to you.
When I was ten, I got the news that my family were moving to Beijing. It was a big city, but I was a small-town boy from Shandong. I didn't know 1 Beijing was. I didn't want to leave my 2 . The most important thing was that I was 3 in the new place.
When I just got to Beijing, I was afraid. I had 4 friends and I couldn't get used to the new environment. For my first four years in Beijing, I was 5 how much I disliked the place. I learned more 6 life during that time than during any other time. Those four years opened my 7 to the outside world.
After four years in Beijing. I changed a lot. Finally, I 8 got used to the life and everything was OK. However, at the end of the fourth month of my fifth year, I got the news that our time in Beijing was over, and my family would return to Shandong. This made me a little upset, 9 I wanted to go back home in the past years. As a matter of fact, I already began to enjoy my life in Beijing.
The last day finally came. I 10 the plane sadly. But this time, I wasn't afraid of the unknown future.
Over 80 years ago, Mickey Mouse first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. When this cartoon came out in New York November 18, 1928, it was the (one) cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and (success). Since 1930, he (make) 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reason is that Mickey was like a common man, but he was never afraid of (face) any danger. (Luck), in his early films, Mickey had many (problem) such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try his best. People went to the cinema to see the "little man" win. Most of the people wanted (they) to be like Mickey. Today's cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, everyone still knows and loves him. Who has pair of ears more famous than Mickey's?
Small actions could make a big difference. Tina's story is a good example of this.
Tina is only ten years old but she has a heart as big as the sky. ①She has always been interested in helping others. It all began when she joined a winter camp at the age of eight. During her stay in the camp, she went to visit some kids in poor areas. She felt sad when she found the kids there didn't have new clothes to wear and toys to play with. After she returned home, she kept thinking about how to help those kids.
One sunny morning, Tina saw some elder kids selling lemon juice by the street. They wanted to raise money to help their friends. ②然后她想出了一个好主意。With the help of her mother, Tina set up her first lemonade stand (摊位). In a week, she made $52 with it. Although it was only a little money, she bought some books for 12 kids with it! She felt very excited when she saw smiles on their faces.
Encouraged by her first success, Tina and her mother started a program called Tina's Lemonade for Love. Up till now, she has already raised more than $17, 000! She is going to spend the money on clothes, toys and books for the poor kids, spreading love and hope where it is needed most.
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Should Students Do Chores
Should students do chores at home? We had a discussion about it in the English class today.
