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Dear Doctor,
I am a sixteen- year- old student and I' ve been experiencing lots of back pain and headaches lately. I'm unsure about the cause. Like some of my friends, I spend my evenings playing computer games and surfing the Internet. What's more, I carry a heavy schoolbag to school daily. I'm just an ordinary student, but these health problems are starting to worry me. What can I do?
Adam
Dear Adam,
I'm unable to tell you exactly what's wrong, but I can offer some advice. First of all, don't spend too much time on your computer, and stop using it late at night. It's important for teenagers to get enough sleep. Also, you get headaches from looking at computer screens for a long time. If you sit on a chair for long, it can make your back so re too. As for your schoolbag, it's important to manage its weight. Take anything you don't need out of your schoolbag. If possible, leave some books or materials at school.
I hope my advice is helpful. Anyway, I strongly recommend you visit a local doctor for that.
Dr. Know
It was the last day of the school year. The classroom was filled with excitement. When our teacher, Mr. Johnson, walked in, holding a CD player, everyone's face lit up with a smile. We knew that this wasn't going to be another normal day, but a special one.
" Please calm down and sit, " said Mr. Johnson,"I'm glad everyone's here for the final reading test of the year." When everyone cried, Mr. Johnson laughed, saying it was just a joke. Then he reminded us that we still had a job to do." You need to clean out your desks and put all your things into your backpacks." he added gently.
As we began our task, Mr. Johnson turned on the CD player. The lively music made the room feel like a party. Some of us started singing along with the music, others were dancing around their desks while they were cleaning them out. Even Mr. Johnson showed us a few dance steps, making everyone laugh heartily. After we finished cleaning, someone asked," When is break time?" Mr. Johnson took out some balls and started playing with them. Suddenly, he let the balls drop and said," Break time starts… now!"
Just as we were about to rush out, our headmaster, Mrs. Miller, appeared at the door." Mr. Johnson!" she cried out. A moment of si lence fell over the room as we thought," Mr. Johnson might be in trouble." However, to our surprise, Mrs. Miller couldn't help but laugh at the sight and left us to enjoy our break.
During break time, Mr. Johnson surprised us with another treat. He went to the cafe and came back with ice creams for everyone. We all cheered for him!
As we walked back to the classroom, we passed Mrs. Miller's office. Someone joked," Don't play with the ice creams, Mr. Johnson!" We all laughed together...
①Mr. Johnson played with balls. ②Students got ice creams happily.
③Students did the cleaning. ④Mr. Johnson joked about having a test.
Have you ever thought about what's more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over com fort and some even go to extremes to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn't everything. It's more important to be healthy.
Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?
Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and people are more likely to fall down. Some even wear tight(紧的) clothes that influence blood circulation(循环) making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health?
Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?
So let's rethink what's really important. Is it fashion or is it our well- being? Clothes or hairstyles don't tell us anything about a person's character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let's eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance, but by who you are as a person.
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A marathon is a long running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres). The first Olympic Marathon was held in Athens. Now, many cities host their own marathons every year. Some of the best- known marathons around the world are the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon. Among them, the Boston Marathon which started in 1897, is the oldest yearly marathon in the world. As time goes by, the sport has become more than just a race.
Themes of marathons add fun and meaning to the hard miles. Runners run for helping sick kids, celebrating important events, or just enjoying nature. There is a famous marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to welcome the sunlight every day. Runners can greet the sunrise as they race along the golden sandy beaches.
Marathon routes bring people more understanding of the old sport. Some routes provide great sporting challenges for runners. The routes offer various surfaces, from bridges to sand to hills. Runners of all skill levels can sweat freely and push their limits in the race. Some routes are well planned for runners to explore the many sides of a city. For example, the route of the Great Wall Marathon takes the runners along the great wonder of the world. The race can be an amazing chance to get to know Beijing, its people and local food.
A marathon is quite a journey for runners to enjoy the run, challenge themselves and experience the culture. There is so much more behind the race for us to explore.
Should We Keep Animals In Zoos?
Zoos are popular places in communities around the world. They're places where people can learn about wild animals by seeing them up close. Some people, though, believe zoos aren't good for animals. They think wild animals should only live in the wild.
Wild animals have been kept in cages for thousands years. Over time, people began speaking out about the practice of keeping animals in zoos. The rise of animal rights movement and groups has led many to question whether or not zoos are right.
Zoos provide care for animals that they wouldn't receive in the wild. Animals are fed a healthy diet in zoos. Also, zoos have veterinarians (who provide medical care for wounded or sick animals that would often be left to die in the wild. In some cases, zoos help animals to live longer.
Though many animals live longer in zoos, some mammals live longer in the wild. Elephants live near twice as long in the wild as they do in zoos. Scientists believe the causes for this include elephants in zoos becoming stressed and depressed when they are forced to live in small spaces.
It may seem like a good thing that zoos set animals back into the wild, but there are often problems with this practice. Zoo animals don't learn hunting skills since they are fed by zookeepers. They also have no idea to stay away from predators(捕食者), cars or hunters in the wild. .
How much do zoos actually teach people about animals? A 2014 study showed that only 1, 000out of 3, 000 children who visited a zoo learned something new. Groups such as PETA believe the biggest thing children learned at zoos is that it's fine to keep animals in cages instead of in the wild.
A. Unable to Go Back B. Caring for Animals C. Animals in the World D. Spiritual Problems E. Rise of Animal Rights F. The Wrong Lesson |
I sat on the steps next to Peter and watched him play his new guitar. His left hand worked the strings(弦)1 his right hand played.
" Just in time for the school talent show next 2 ,"I said.
" Are you doing anything for the talent show, Jeremy?" Peter asked.
" No,"I said." If I were a little 3 , like you, 14 years old, maybe I could, too. I believe you' ll win the first prize this year."
" Maybe," said Peter,"I'm playing a song I4 myself."
" You write your own song?"
" It's not 5 ," he said." My song is called ' Two for One'. I got the 6 easily from a two- for- one sale at the store. And I liked the sound of ' Two for One'.7 song goes like this: ' Two for one, two for one, that's the way to have some fun.'I haven't written all the words yet."
The next morning, I saw Peter was so 8 . His right arm was broken.
"I got 9 when playing baseball yesterday," he said," Now I can't be in the talent show next week."
Peter and I10 each other worriedly. Then I had an idea.
" We could sit next to each other on the stage," I said," You could play the left- hand parts, and I' ll play with my right hand."
Peter's eyes were11 and lively." It might work," he said.
I sat 12 him on the top step.
" Where can I put my right hand while we 13 ?"
" Put it on my shoulder," I told him," We' re14 aren't we?"
Our song answered that question. We finished writing the words together15
" Two for one, one for two, see what two good friends can do!"
Have you ever heard of Zhang Hong? Since his story was known last year, his spirit ( encourage) many people around the world.
On May 24th, 2021, 46- year- old Zhang Hong became the first blind person from Asia to climb to the top of Qomolangma, ( high) mountain in the world.
Zhang Hong grew up in small village in Chongqing. At the age 21, he lost his sight, which made him feel terrible. He had many ( difficulty) in his everyday life.
He wanted to do something different, he didn't know what to do. In 2012, Zhang moved to Tibet. There, he found a job in a hospital. In the mornings, he often stopped at a park ( do) Tai Chi(太极) before work.
One day, he met Luo Ze, a very popular ( climb) in China. Luo talked to him about climbing Qomolangma. From then on, Zhang dreamed of climbing Qomolangma. He wanted to challenge ( he).
He started by climbing up and down the stairs every day. Finally, with the help of a guide named Chen Tao, Zhang made his dream come true.
"I will never see the world again," says Zhang,"I ( simple) hope that, through this, the world will see me."
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Dear Li Hua,
How is everything going?
I'm feeling upset these days because I failed the Chinese examagain. How can I learn Chinese well?Could you give me some advice?Ireally need your help.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Jack
