—Sure. Go ahead, please.
— Certainly.You can try to guess its meaning ____ looking at the sentences before and after it.
—Sounds like a great idea.
— I ____ many places of interest in Beijing.
—Oh, I bought them in the post office next to the bank.
"Mummy,I don't like you," my three﹣year﹣old daughter said.
"Okay…is that because you love me?" I asked.
"No,you're not lovely."
That night,as I washed my face,I looked for a little longer time in the mirror — not because I was hurt by my daughter's1 ,but because I noticed there was no light in my eyes.
I took out a pen and started writing a list — a list to2 myself;a list to put sparkles back into my eyes.I once made many lists but seldom completed anything.This time would be3 !
The first goal on my list I wanted to achieve was joining a Polar Plunge (极地冬泳) to raise money for the Special Olympics.On that day,when I4 on my 1980s workout clothes,Jenny smiled,"Mummy,just maybe some light came back to my eyes.
When coming out of the cold lake,I felt happy and proud. I kept screaming, "I5
it!" But one of the most exciting parts of the day was when I stood in front of my6 ,which was taped on the refrigerator door.I crossed item number one.With that,I began to take back my life.
Everyone taking part in the Polar Plunge received a shirt. Whenever I wore it,Jenny asked, "Is that your Polar Plunge clothing?" I answered proudly, " Yes!" " I was happy she remembered I jumped into a 7 lake, and that she wanted to do activities with me.
With each goal8 off the list,piece of myself is returning. Not only am I showing my family it's important to dream,but I'm showing myself that I'm worth it.
Whether we are going to school or going to work,we are all sad to leave the weekend behind and go back to our Monday morning blues.But with the tips,you can get over those blues and face Monday mornings with a smile.
Loving your job will make you look forward to the week ahead.Try to find something positive in your workplace.It could be a friend,a partner,or the work you do in general. | |
For example,plan a night out for films or dinner on weekends.This would be a treat you wouldn't have in the following days of the week.This way,you will know that even if you're working hard | |
Go to bed early on Sunday night. | Your mind will react (反应) quickly on Monday morning.If you wake up early,you will have more time to get ready for the day. |
Before you leave your workplace or school on Friday,you should take care of all the things you need,so you won't be so stressed on Monday morning.So you can start the week right. |
A.Love what you do.
B.Keep reading in your spare time.
C.Give yourself a treat on weekends.
D.Get the things you need prepared on Friday.
Dora and Annie were called to the teacher's office for breaking the glass apple on Mrs.Marley's desk.They sat opposite Mr.Barlow and they looked quite nervous.
"Would either of you like to explain what happened?"Mr.Barlow asked.
Dora took a deep breath,"I was looking at Mrs.Marley's glass apple.The sun was shining on it,and it made a rainbow on the desk.I thought the rainbow would get bigger if we moved the apple."
"So you moved it?"Mr.Barlow asked.
Dora pointed at Annie. "She did it,but the rainbow got smaller.I tried to get the apple back,but it fell on the floor and broke."
"Thank you,Dora.Annie,tell me what happened in your own words
"Dora said she wanted to make the rainbow bigger,so I told her how my sister used a sun catcher to make a rainbow on the ceiling.I tried to show her that,but she said the rainbow was getting smaller and she could do it better.She tried to take it
"It was not!" Dora cried angrily.
Mr.Barlow stood up."Do you want to know what I think?" "Yes!" They said.
"I think Dora wanted to make the rainbow bigger and Annie tried to help." "Exactly!" Annie said.
"Not so fast,"Mr.Barlow said. "Annie,you thought you could make the rainbow better,and the apple fell and broke.Does that sound right?"
"So,we're both to blame,"Dora said.
"Yes.The real blame isn't in who broke the apple,"Mr.Barlow said. "It was in the fact that you both touched something that didn't belong to you."
"I guess we did,"Annie said.
"We should say sorry to Mrs.Marley,"Dora added.
"I think you both learned a valuable lesson,"Mrs.Marley said,smiling in the doorway.
The sun is setting,brightening your kids' faces as they play in the waves.You reach for your phone for this perfect moment.But before you do,here's a bit of surprising science:Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain's ability to keep memories,says Elizabeth Loftus,a psychology professor at the University of California
Photos may outsource memories.It works in two ways:We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures,or we're so distracted(分心的)by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory.People know that their camera is recording that moment,so they don't try to remember.Similarly,if you write down someone's phone number(不假思索地)because your brain tells you there's just no need.That's all well and good — until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction.We're distracted by the process of taking a photo — how we hold our phone,composing the photo,such as smiling faces,all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However,taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully.While taking a photo may be distracting,the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides.
When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things,memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos.Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences.Thus,photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up.Therefore,a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully,which is worth exploring further.
Language learning begins with listening.Children are greatly different in the amount of listening they do before they start speaking,and later starters are often long listeners.Most children will "obey" spoken instructions some time before they can speak,though the word "obey" is hardly accurate (正确无误的),many children will also ask questions by gesture and by making questioning noises.
Any attempt (尝试) to study the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words leads to many difficulties.It is agreed that they enjoy making noises,and that during the first few months one or two noises are considered to express their feelings,pain,friendliness,they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language.It is agreed,too,and that by six months they are able to add new words to their store.This self﹣imitation(模仿) leads to deliberate(有意的)
It is a problem we need not get our teeth into (认真对待).The meaning of a word depends on what a particular person means by it in a particular situation and it is clear that what a child means by a word will change as he gains more experience of the world.Thus,we don't need to pay much attention to the use at seven months of "mama" as a greeting for his mother because he also uses it at other times for his father,or anything else he likes.Playful and meaningless imitation of what other people say continues after the child has begun to speak for himself.I doubt,however
Why Learning a New Language Is Good for the Whole Family?
Ever thought of making language learning part of your family's activities?Learning a new language together can have unexpected emotional benefits for the whole family.
Combining (兼顾) family time and language learning time is a great way to have more quality time with your family.Learning a new language as a family can be a fun group activity.Everyone loves a game night or movie night.You can play games like Bingo,using vocabulary from the target language.Or maybe you have a particular vacation destination (目的地)(常规) and reconnect with those you love.
Language is all about communication and connection.Learning a new language brings family members closer because they talk to each other all the time when learning.All you have to do is change to your new language and practice with your family members whenever you want — no classroom needed.Telling family stories with what you have recently learned is a good place to start,which could inspire questions and additional conversations,and even create a familect—secret words and phrases shared only among the members of your family.
If your family is big on gardening,make labels (标签) together for your plants and tools.Making fun labels in your target language together can also help you connect with loved family members.It opens up more opportunities like family contests.You could surprise each other with notes on pillows,inside dresser drawers — any place your family will find them.Using these words later recalls these family memories.
Each family is really its own little unique social world,and that world is being built through language.The power of language learning lies in its ability to draw people together.
提示词语:activity,celebrate,traditional food
提示问题:• What's your favorite Chinese festival?
• What activities do you usually have during the festival?
• Why do you like it best?
Dear Clara,
I'm very glad to know that you take great interest in traditional Chinese culture.Now let me tell you something about my favorite Chinese festival.
Hope you can come to China in the near future to experience this colorful and meaningful festival.
Yours,
Li Hua
某英文网站正在开展以"全身心投入(Devotion)"为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华,请用英语写一篇短文投稿,以及你的收获和感受。
提示词语:face challenges,improve,form a good habit
提示问题:• What did you devote yourself to?
• How did you do it?
• What have you learnt from the experience?
I really enjoy devoting myself to dealing with a problem.
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