Your resolution leads the way to success. This is 1 Loma tells us.
"I wish I can perform as usual, win a gold medal, "said Loma, "and 2 myself-value." After years of hard work, she finally got the 3 to compete in the world game. Loma is a lawnbowl player (草地掷球运动员). Unlike other players, she went blind because of illness. Besides, she learned this 4 at the age of 41 instead of 11. Losing her sight and a 5 start mean she needs to make more efforts than others do.
When she first started practicing lawn bowling, she couldn't find the right path. Sometimes she even walked into other players. Feeling 6 , she once packed up (打包行李) and decided to go home. But this was 7 by her teammates, who cared about her and encouraged her. Her coaches also gave her more 8 in training. Deeply moved, Loma 9 .
She could do nothing but keep practicing. She often practiced alone until midnight. "I took an apple or an orange as a bowl, threw it in hallways and found it 10 . "Loma said, "When I went back to the dorm (宿舍)，my roommates had already been 11 ." Years by years, she made great progress in her skills. 12 , Loma fell in love with this sport. She practiced it not only for achievement but also for 13 .
Standing on the race field, she 14 she could do it! After rounds of exciting competitions, Loman won the game! Nearly all the audience (观众) cheered for her! "I feel lucky that I never 15 . The process may be hard, but it is worth trying." Loma cried happily.
Charity
Bake Sale
When: Thursday 22nd October
Where: Floor 15 at the Big Meeting Table
(Near HarperCollins Children's)
Time: 1 pm
All that from the Bake Sale will go towards supporting sick babies and their families at the Chelsa and Westminster Hospital.
I am supporting this charity after my close friend's baby lost his life because of a serious illness. He was only 13 days old. My friend and her family will run the Dublin Marathon next month to support the charity. No amount is small, so please support us however you can.
Thank you all for rewarding and your support.
One day, a running race started in the forest. Each of the first twelve winners could name a year after themselves.
The mouse thought he was the smallest one so he got up as the sun rose. However, the horse, the tiger, and the ox (牛) all caught up with him. They met at the Great River. It moved so fast that the little mouse could not swim across, so he asked other bigger animals for help. The kind-hearted ox agreed. As they were about to reach the other side, the rat jumped off the ox and won first place.
The ox came in second, with the tiger right behind him. Jumping across stones, the rabbit came in fourth. The dangerous river was not a big deal for the dragon because he could fly across it. But he stopped to help other animals in need. Just as he arrived, the snake suddenly and quietly appeared, which startled (使受惊吓) the horse, letting the snake arrive in the sixth place.
Different from other animals, the sheep, the monkey, and the rooster (公鸡) crossed the river with the help of a raft (木筏) .They worked together and made a success. The three agreed to give eighth place to the sheep, who had been the friendliest of them. The dog was a good swimmer but he played in the water for so long that he only came in eleventh. The last one was the pig, who got hungry easily and liked sleeping.
This is how each Chinese year is connected with animals in this order.
If you walk in the Peking University (北京大学)，you are likely to meet a boy carrying a big bottle of water and a bag of buns (馒头) in his hand. He is ordinary in his looks and wearing, but uncommon in maths achievement. He is Wei Dongyi, a teacher and a math talent in the Peking University.
He is known by the public for an interview. He was asked to cheer up the high school students who were about to take the Chinese gaokao, and he just said "Welcome to Peking University. I don't know what else to say. "It was later leaned that this shy boy once won gold medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (国际奥林匹克数学竞赛). Because of this, he was invited to study at Harvard University, but he refused. His reason is also simple: "I don't want to go abroad".
Wei's father is a math professor. This influenced him in some ways. When he was young, he was interested in math while other children loved playing toys. He is a big fan of math.
He was always found reading math books by his classmates.
Although he was so successful, his life can't be simpler! He doesn't like social media (社交媒体) or going to parties. He always takes a bottle of water and refills it with drinking water simply because it is good for the environment.
This genius lives in his own world. He doesn't care about how much he got or outside opinions but he loves his country and math. He is willing to put his whole life into solving math problems.
Many westerners find it interesting that Chinese people always carry a vacuum cup (保温杯) .If you go to a western restaurant, they usually serve you a cup of cold water with ice. And when you ask if they can change to hot water, you may receive a strange look from the waiter or people nearby. Hot water? Seriously?
So hot water VS cold water, which one is better?
By 1930s, the water supplies(供水) was polluted. In order to prevent people from diseases, the government suggested drinking boiled water, because they considered it a way to kill off bacteria (细菌).
People at that time always boiled water and stored it in vacuum bottle to keep it warm for the day. Even now, you can find hot water everywhere, in schools, factories, and offices across the country. While for western countries, many people died of the plague (鼠疫) .They took water quality seriously from then on, so that people can drink water directly rather than boil it.
You may also discover that Chinese people prefer hot meals. Some parents always teach their children to drink hot soup with meals, because they think mixing cold water with hot meals is really bad for the stomach, and cold water may cause digestive (消化) problems, while hot water helps digestion.
According to the eating habits in western countries, they prefer "raw" food, so they also prefer their water "raw". They also like hamburgers and fried food, which are all with high calorie (高热量), so they need cold drinks to cool them off.
Drinking hot or cold water also has something to do with medicine beliefs. In traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese people consider drinking hot water increases blood circulation (循环) and washes away the coldness in one's body, and thus eases pain. However, most westerners believe that drinking hot water may weaken your body. Drinking hot water too often will make your body unable to stand water below your body temperature.
You may find out that there is no answer to this question. The causes are various, so don't feel strange next time you see a Chinese ask for hot water, just show your respect.
①History ②Medical beliefs ③Body structure ④Eating habits ⑤Water system
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How to prepare for school tests?
Holly King- Mand is an expert on reading and writing and she loves creative writing, and cool vocabulary. Here she shares the best ways to prepare for tests.
When you spend too long thinking about something, you can focus too much on the wrong thing. For example: What will happen if I fail? What will happen if I miss the bus that day? Remember that tests reflect where you are in your learning journey so that your teachers can work out what to help you with next.
Teachers will want you to do your best in tests and will be ready to answer any questions you might have. Ask them why you are taking the test. You might find out that it's nothing to worry about. Just have a try.
Some people like to prepare for tests. However, not everyone chooses to do so. It's better to fully prepared for it and find a quiet space and take regular breaks.
On the day of the test, make sure you eat a healthy breakfast and allow plenty of time to reach school. Pack your bag the night before so you feel organized, and remember to take a water bottle.
Tests reflect what you can do and what you have learnt so far. Use the feedback from your test to understand your strengths and focus on your improvement. Be proud of the hard work you've done and the effort you've put in.
A. Talk to your teachers. B. Enjoy your achievement. C. Check the marks. D. Don't overthink it. E. Get things ready. F. Prepare for it. |
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One day Ram was lost on his way home and went into a forest. He walked in the forest and saw a den (洞穴) . He went inside and saw a lion there. He was so scared that he ran out. At that time, an elephant came and said, "Don't worry. I will be your friend." Great! Could you tell me the way out of the forest? " asked Ram. But the elephant did not know the way either. They walked and walkedthe elephant was trapped in a cage. To save the elephant, Ram asked all the animals in the forest for help, but they could do . So Ram had to wait. At last, when the man slept, Ram took the key from his bag and opened the cage. The elephant thanked Ram very much. He called elephants and trumpeted (吼叫) with them. the sound, some people came to the forest and took Ram home.
One day, a tramp (流浪汉) was sleeping on a park bench, satisfied with the(warm) of the afternoon sunshine. A couple walked by. The man stopped, woke the tramp up, and asked him, "Excuse me. Do you have the time? "the tramp replied, "I'm sorry. I don't havewatch, so I don't know the time." The man apologized and walked away with his wife.
The tramp(lie) down and went back to sleep. Just then, a woman, was walking her dog, shook the tramp's shoulder until he woke up, said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, but do you happen (know) the time?" The tramp was a little annoyed at (wake) up again, but he (polite) told the woman he didn't have a watch and had no idea of the time. After the woman (leave), the tramp came up with an idea. He opened his bag and took out a pen and a piece of paper. He wrote down "I do not have a watch. I do not know the time." He then hung the paper round his neck thinking that nobody would hold him back in his sleep. Fifteen minutes , a policeman noticed the tramp and the sign around his neck. Out of a sense of responsibility, he woke the tramp up and said, "It's 2: 30 p.m."
Dear Li Ping, How's it going? We haven't written to each other for a year. I think both of us may change a lot. What are you like now? Which is the most important change for you? The biggest change for me is that I fall in love with Chinese tea. As far as I know, Hangzhou is famous for tea. Can you tell me something about tea? Hope to hear from you soon. Love, Linda |
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Dear Linda,
I'm glad to hear from you.
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I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Ping
