A "dark moment" means the most difficult time in your life. Do you know any dark moments before? How do you get through it? | |
Liu Yifei 14 Shanxi | When I got to Middle School, I was sad to find out that all of my classmates had studied everything before the class started. During class, everyone knew the answers to our teacher's questions, but I did not. I came last in the first test. So I looked for ways of learning online. For example, for history, drawing the timeline on paper helped me a lot. My grades then got a lot better. I'm very happy for myself. |
Lai Yijiang 14 Sichuan | When I was in sixth grade, I moved to a new city. At that time, I felt bad every day. My classmates all knew each other and had their small groups. I had no friends and lost interest in everything. My grades also became the worst in the class. Those were my. darkest days. Later, I made a friend. He made me open up, and I started to talk to more people. Also, I came to get used to the weather in the city. Step by step, I felt better and better. |
a. I made a new friend. b. I felt better and better.
c I moved to a new place. d. My grades. became the worst
My name is Henry Adams. When I was 27, I worked in San Francisco. One Saturday afternoon, I sailed my little boat but a strong wind pushed my boat into the Pacific Ocean. Luckily, I was saved by a British ship heading to London.
I had only one dollar when I arrived in I ondon. I was tired and hungry. At that moment, the window of a nearby house opened and a man said to me, "Come in here, please."I was taken to a beautiful room. There were two old gentlemen discussing something. ①
The two gentlemen were brothers. ② One brother said, "If an honest and clever stranger arrives in London without friends and money, except for a £1,00,000 bank note, he will starve to death. If he goes to the bank to change this big note, the police will think he stole it and arrest(逮捕)him." The other brother answered, "No, I disagree."
The two gentlemen decided to end their argument with a bet(赌约). ③ They chose me because I had an honest, clever face. Also, I was a stranger to England. One of them gave me an envelope and told me not to open it until I was in my hotel room.
④ After leaving the house, I opened the envelope and saw money inside of it! I rushed to the nearest restaurant. After eating, I tried to pay with the money but discovered that it was a bank note worth five million dollars! It made my head swim. No one could possibly cash(兑现金)it. The owner said, "You can pay for the meal whenever you want, sir. I understand that you are a rich gentleman. You like playing jokes on people by dressing like a poor man."
I quickly returned to the house but was told that they had left on a trip. Then I remembered the letter inside the envelope. It said, "In this envelope you will find some money. It is yours for only 30 days. At the end of that time, return to this house. We have a bet on you." How strange!
Then, I entered a clothes store to buy a cheap suit. When I showed the owner the bank note, he was angry since the salesman sold me such terrible suit.
(To be continued...)
There is great excitement and argument over Artificial Intelligence(AI). The argument about whether robots will replace teachers in the classroom is very heated Some people think it is sure to happen in the next ten years. Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting, but in developing a child's confidence and creativity outside lessons, cannot be easily replaced.
AI is not new for us and is already being used successfully in many fields, such as medicine, science and so on. So what does this mean for our future? In my view, AI will help kids to think more freely and creatively. Can AI possibly cut down the teaching work in the future? Of course. Our teachers are always busy preparing for their lessons. Just imagine how happy they will be if they don't have to correct hundreds of papers, but instead, have this task or others done by machines
However, most importantly, I do not believe AI will be able to imitate the human mental condition totally, especially emotional intelligence(情商).What makes learning unforgettable is shared experience, the communication between people, and long- lasting positive relationships. For example, experienced teachers can comfort a student if he had a terrible experience. But no research shows that robots can imitate this well.
I also believe we need to develop our kids' personality and their ability not only to make decisions but also make the right decision. To achieve this, depending only on AI is impossible.
In short. AI has both its advantages and disadvantages. To what degree can teachers use AI in their classes? You can have all the information you want with the help of Al, but great teachers will also. need to depend on their own feelings.
If I had a cold, I wouldn't think twice about telling my friends or my doctor. For some reason, however, if I had a mental(心理的)problem, I might not treat it in the same way.
At my elementary school, mental health was not discussed even once as far as I can remember. This makes me wonder how many other schools are failing to educate their students on this topic. It makes me sad that children growing up with mental illness may feel like it is something to be ashamed of(对……感到羞耻的)because it is never discussed. When I reached high school, mental health was still seldom discussed. But when it was in the topic of health or biology class, I was given a broad idea that mental illness was a "thing" that really lies.
In my opinion, overstressed high school students could benefit(获益)greatly from more deep discussions about how to deal with mental health problems, such as how to know when you should care about yourself or a friend, or who to reach out for help. I know my friends and I could have benefited. Even if you personally have never faced mental health problems, someone you know is sure to have, and you can offer timely help.
I also believe we need to normalize discussions about mental health at an early age, instead of hiding them from sight. At school, I saw a student's report on mental health education and how it can be carried out in the American school system. The student used the film Inside Out to explain feelings to younger kids. This report made me believe that it, is possible to start these discussions at a young age if we try.
Although we can't change the way people think about mental health over one night, there are still things we can do. Asking our friends how they're feeling is a good start.
Joking around with someone can be a pleasing thing. However, people may see it differently. The jokes will become worse when you show you can't accept them. You need to catch the fine line between laughing with someone and laughing at them.
To make a tease(取笑)feel proper, we need to consider the relationship between each other. A healthy tease should make both sides feel relaxed. When both sides know it's simply a joke, a feeling of understanding can be created. The environment is important for close relationships. But it doesn't matter if your sister calls you by your nickname(绰号)when you're at home.
Meanwhile, different people have different views on jokes. When making a joke, we naturally see the funny side of it. We don't know what experiences they have had, so we don't know how they might understand the joke. Imagine a swimming party where one person doesn't get in the pool. Others might tease him or her for not joining in or being unable to swim. But what if that person is afraid of water? Those doing the teasing might say they didn't know. People might have their own personal reasons for not seeing the funny side.
Good relationships can be formed without putting others down. In our lives, we should pay attention to our words and actions and care about others' feelings.
A. The level of relationship is key. B. But other people might not see it in the same way C. Sometimes it may make people feel angry and painful. D. Teasing is a good way to help people build friendship: E. You may not feel good when you're called by your nickname across the playground. |
What should we consider(考虑)when we are joking?(no more than 20 words)
Shailyn Ryan is a 9- year- old girl from Massachusetts. That day, during lunch in the school dining hall, she noticed1 unexpected happening. Her friend Keira held a hand to her own throat without a word. Her face rapidly turned red, then blue. Though Keira was unable to 2 , Shailyn knew she was choking(噎住).
Immediately, Shailyn jumped from her seat and stood behind Keira. She pushed Keira a bit forward, put her arms 3 Keira's waist(腰部), then pressed as hard as she could.
It wasn't long before a hot dog piece popped(突然弹出)up from Keira's throat. Thanks to her 4 action, Keira was free to breathe again.
"I didn't really think about it—I just did it," said Shailyn. "I wasn't 5 at all, and I knew that I had to do something fast, so I did." And she did it just right.
The most6 part of the story is that Shailyn knew the Heimlich maneuver(海姆立克操作法)just for less than 24 hours. Only the night before, she attended "Home Alone" kids 7 class. At the class, she and several other children learnt basic first aid and practised 8 to do the Heimlich maneuver on each other. Clearly, Shailyn was a really fast 9 ! She was able to take what she'd learnt the night before and 10 it in real life.
A few days later, Shailyn was given an award by the school master Jill Barnhardt. "We're sure to 11 Shailyn for her actions in such situation," Barnhardt said. "Shailyn took actions 12 . Her response to her friend's suffering was effective. She is simply a 13 ."
Shailyn was also excited to get a personal tour of a hospital 14 she dreamed of becoming a doctor. "I want to 15 more people," she said. "That would be cool to work in a hospital."
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I'm Lin Peng. I'm a student in Guangming Middle School. When I was in Grade Seven, I always did badly in English. And I even got poor grades English tests. That made me feel very sad. I wanted to give up at that time, but my parents and my teacher encouraged me to work hard. I was told by them not to lose hope. My teacher gave me some . She asked me to speak as much as possible. She said, "The more you speak it, the your English will become. Don't be shy and don't be afraid of mistakes." Now I am interested in English. And I put my heart into English study all the time. Last week, I took part in an English competition held by our school, and I won the first prize. How I was! Hope is always there, in our hearts.
So just keep it in mind and our dreams will come true one day.
Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in his life, he might write them in the diary. But now a teenager may go online and write his(每日的)feelings in a micro blog. Not only Diaries but also micro blogs. the writers of what happened to them on a certain day. However, they are not e the same. There are some differences between micro blogs and diaries.
First of all, micro blogs get more (注意力), while diaries are too(私密的). Nowadays people are active in writing micro blogs b they want others to read the things about them as much as possible. Also, a few special or interesting online micro blogs can be spread and become famous. As they write more micro blogs, their fans may(增加)as well. Therefore, some people may show the lively moments when they feel happy, some may share the h stories or experiences to make others laugn, and some even write novels in their micro blogs. Besides, it's much more c to record your lives in micro blogs whenever you like without carrying a diary.
Of course, if people don't want their feelings to be (广泛地)known, keeping diaries is the good choice.
Chinese martial arts, also called kung fu, have number of fighting styles that have de veloped for a long time in China. Chinese kung fu started in China. It is as fast as the wind, as stable(稳定的)as the mountain s and as powerful as fire. Kung fu is not only (use)but also graceful. Therefore, kung fu (regard)as the symbol of eastern martial art. Many foreigners want to learn it to protect (they), so more and more special schools for learning martial arts appeared around the world.
Over(century)of development, the term ‘kung fu' has now covered a lot of fighting styles. The famous ones are tai chi, Shaolin kung fu and Qinggong. Some people wonder Kung fu is also good for health or not. The answer is, of course, yes. As a result, in recent years, Kungfu (become)more and more popular among the old and has also attracted the young to join.
There have been famous kung fu stars Bruce Lee. He improved traditional fighting styles(wise)and played an important role in (develop)Jeet Kune Do. His kung fu skills have been kept alive by actors like Jackie Chan. Nowadays, many people still learn kung fu skills.
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From: Louis |
Hi, Li Ping, I have learned a lot about Mid- Autumn Festival from your last email. That is amazing. And I know that another traditional festival, Chongyang Festival, will be coming. Would you please introduce it to me? When is it? What activities do Chinese people have to celebrate it? What do they mean? By the way, I am planning to visit China sometime next year. I really hope I can celebrate a Chinese traditional festival with you. Louis |
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Dear Louis, How is everything going with you? Yours, Li Ping |