—Sure, but you should guess the meanings before you ____ the words.
—____ you stand, ____ you will see.
—I think they will come if they ____ free.
—____ . I don't want to stay at home at all.
A: Excuse me.
B: Sure. There are many great restaurants near here.
A:I like Italian food. Do you know if there are any Italian restaurants near here?
B: Yes, there are two. One is named Green Land. The other is called Uncle John's.
A:
B: Green Land, but I suggest Uncle John's.
A: Why?
B:
A: That's great. But how can I get there?
B: The restaurant is just across from the supermarket, between the cinema and the bank.
A: Thanks a lot.
B. My pleasure.
A. What kind of food do you like ?
B. Go along this street until you see a big supermarket.
C. Could you tell me where I can find a good place to eat?
D. How long does it take me to get there ?
E. I wonder which one is nearer.
F. Because the food there is more delicious and cheaper.
John used to have difficulties in school. He didn't pay attention in class. Even worse, he was often 1 from class. As a result, he couldn't catch up with others and 2 passed the exam. This made his teachers disappointed(失望的) with his 3 and his classmates didn't want to be friends with him.
One day, a famous mentor(导师), who used to be a difficult student himself at high school just like John, 4 John's story. He showed great interest and decided to have a heart-to-heart 5 with the young student. He believed that he could 6 John into a good student.
The mentor met John and began the conversation by asking him about his hobbies and interests. Then He 7 his own story with John. He talked about the challenges he faced, the mistakes he made and the ways he used.
The mentor's story touched John a lot and his words seemed to 8 John realized what he used to do was 9 . He made a decision to change himself. From then on, he listened to his teachers 10 and took notes actively in class. After class, he finished his homework on time. Several months later, John made great 11 .
Now John keeps working hard. He has changed himself into a(n) 12 student from a difficult one. People who 13 him in the past can't believe he has changed that much John's story 14 as an inspiration(鼓舞人心的事) to many people. It shows that no matter who you are, you have the power(力量) to change yourself. 15 you keep working hard, you can achieve your dream and become the person you want to be.
Volunteers needed for English Ciub
Have you heard of the English Club? There English learners can practice speaking in a relaxing and fun environment. We' re looking for volunteers to help out in the club. Can you speak good English? Are you interested in volunteering in our club?
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who can speak good English is welcome in the English Club. You don't need any teaching experience!
Why should you volunteer?
★Get the useful voluntary experience ★Make friends with different people
★Develop your own skills in English.
What will volunteers do?
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If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following"dos" and"don' ts" would be helpful.
Generally speaking, it isn't easy to find someone to talk to in a busy city, so you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog ! Walk it several times a day ! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share the same table and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new there. Next, Take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店) ! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often spend the time talking with each other.
Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a man, if you are a woman! Learn to say"Please", "Thank you" and"You are welcome" and use them all the time.
There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask, "How are you?" The only answer they want is"Fine". Never ask people their age-especially women! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy_people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o' clock, be sure to be there before six. Americans respect(尊重) time and want everyone to be on time.
Paper cutting has been popular in China for over 1,500 years. Let's learn something about it.
Wonderful meanings
Paper cutting has some wonderful meanings. In our mind, paper cutting can always bring us happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people put up"Fu" on the doors and windows. At a wedding(婚礼) , people also put up"Xi".
The largest paper cutting in the world
The largest paper cutting was made by Gao Xiaodong. It has an area of about 456 square meters. It is as large as a basketball court(球场).
Why are most paper cutting red ?
In old times, people respected the sun. Red is the color of the sun. We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck. Now we can still see red everywhere in China. The walls of old palaces are red. Lanterns are red. Weddings are always full of red things, too.
Black paper cuttings in Shanzhou
It's true that most of paper cuttings are red. But Paper cuttings in Shangzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry place. The local people make the black paper cuttings to wish for rain.
The writing brush is one of the four important objects in the study. It usually has two parts: the head and the shaft(杆). And the shaft is made of bamboo, wood, as well as some other materials.
They are the Hu writing brush, the Xuan writing brush, the Daiyuexuan writing brush, and the Houdian writing brush. Among them, the Hu writing brush has always been popular. It is produced in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province and enjoys a history of over2,000 years.
Almost everyone in Huzhou knows how to make writing brushed. Wang Xiaohua, a60-year-old woman, is a great artisan(工匠) in the Shanlian Huzhou Ink Brush Factory.
When she was a child, Wang found the women artisan in the factory seemed happy every day. She thought it must be a simple and interesting job. So, after graduating from senior high school, she went to the factory, doing the same job as her mother did. Making a Hu writing brush needs 8 key processes and more than 120 steps. It usually takes 25 to 30 days to complete one.
After Wang fully learned the skills of making brushes, she understood the tool better." It's not only a writing tools, but also closely connected with the history and culture of China," Wang said.
A. The head is made of animal hair.
B. She also grew up in the factory, since her mother worked there.
C. In Chinese history, there are mainly four kinds of writing brushes.
D. The writing brush shows the wisdom(智慧) of ancient Chinese people.
E. But once she started, Wang found the work was not as easy as it looked.
Can you cook by yourself? Do you like the homework of making a meal ? These days, primary and middle school students are required to take the Practical Activity Class(实践活动课) at least one class hour every week. The topic of cooking was discussed mostly by parents and students, Learning practical skills plays an important role in shaping(塑造) a person's character for sure.
Some schools and students have already practiced their practical activities. Gu Quan, 13 years old, from No. 18 Middle School, used to be a lazy boy. In his own words, he hardly ever did any housework. But things have changed since No. 18 Middle School made housework part of its students' homework. Doing the dishes, cooking and making the bed—All of these tasks have become part of Gu Quan's daily life.
At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help them keep a record of their performance. The tasks are common and simple in daily life, such as sweeping the floor, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother's Day, students should prepare presents for their mothers. Huang Yixi,14, has learned several life skills, including cooking. "I used to be afraid of fire," she said. But she managed to overcome her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother gets after doing housework every day. On Mother's Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. "I' ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more," she said.
24-year-old Liu Wenyue is a young hanfu designer (设计师) . And she has her own clothes business in Zhejiang. Do you know Liu started the clothes business?
Liu liked drawing at a young age and practiced drawing hard. When she was in college, Liu got interested hanfu. She thought the traditional Chinese clothing was ( pretty) than others. However, Liu didn't have enough money to buy hanfu., she decided to design one herself. After Liu completed her first design, she shared it online. To her surprise, a hanfu businessman loved her design and wanted ( buy) it. He also provided Liu with useful advice and led her own hanfu industry(工作室). She has designed about 500 sets of hanfu. Lots of the clothes ( make) in the factory. One of the most popular hanfu is the horse-faced skirt.( it) Chinese name is Mamianqun. Many young people love it.
Liu also learns from some traditional Chinese ( painting) for her design. She thinks the flowers, birds and rocks in them look ( live).
Now Liu has many orders from foreign countries. She feels happy that the traditional Chinese clothing is spreading ( wide). "Hanfu is able to fit people of all ages. I hope that more people will enjoy wearing hanfu," Liu said.
Dear Peter,
How's it going?
Yours,
Li Hua
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过去 | 现在 |
几乎没有朋友， 沉默寡言 | 有很多朋友， 性格开朗 |
花很多时间玩电子游戏 | 多数时间用在功课上 |
对功课没有兴趣， 成绩很差 | 变得爱学习了， 成绩大幅度提高 |
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I have changed a lot in the last few years.
