A. Good idea! B. That sounds boring. C. What's it made from? D. I'd like a cup of tea. E. Do you know how it was made? F. Where did you buy it? |
Alan: Would you like to drink something, Jenny?
Jenny: Yes.
Alan: Here you are.
Jenny: Thanks. How beautiful the tea set is!
Alan: I bought it in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province.
Jenny:
Alan: It's made from a special kind of clay.
Jenny:
Alan: No, I don't know how it was made. Why don't we go online and find it out?
Jenny: Let's look it up.
Hello, I'm Tina Green. I'm a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Today, I'm going to show 1 two of my favorite things that I have had for three years.
2 you can see, there is a brown guitar hanging on the wall in my bedroom. I like musical instruments(乐器), especially the guitar. It is a guitar 3 a long history but it still looks new. My father got it from my grandfather when he was a teenager and then he 4 it to me as my birthday present three years ago. I always use it 5 . I will give it to my child in the future.
6 second thing is my schoolbag. It is a good schoolbag for middle school students who need to carry7 books every day. First of all, it 8 of a strong material that will stand up to a lot of wear and tear(磨损). In fact, I tested it and it didn't tear easily. Also, the material is waterproof(防水的), so books won't get 9 in the rain. Last but not least, it doesn't weigh a lot. Of course, leather(皮革) schoolbags may look cooler, but they are heavier. 10 a heavy schoolbag is bad for your back, so the truth is, I prefer this one.
Silk is a thin and pretty strong fiber(纤维制品). Thousands of years ago, in ancient China, people began making the silk fiber into a soft fabric(织物). It was very beautiful. However, silk could only be used in the palace(宫殿) because of its high 1 at first.
The silk in China was not a secret. When the Chinese government paid visits to other countries, they carried gifts made of silk. The people in other countries started to use this 2 thing. It became popular in the West 3 .
Silk business always encouraged people who traded (从事贸易) to 4 ways to travel from Europe to the Far East. Later they came to be known as" the Silk Road". At the same time, some people 5 sea routes(路线).
The Silk Road played a(n) 6 role in bringing people from different countries into communication. To make 7 deals, people had to learn the languages and cultures of other countries first to make better communication. Through communication, people could 8 knowledge about arts, science and technology with each other. The Silk Road has always been of great 9 to the tour of the countries along the route.
The Silk Road has a far greater 10 on history than we can imagine. It made China famous and popular around the world in ancient times.
Trains are great for getting around cities and traveling long distances (距离). Here are some of the world's fastest trains.
Shanghai Maglev Train(磁悬 浮列车)， China | Shanghai Maglev Train reaches a top speed of 431 kilometers each hour. It means the 30-kilometer train line from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Station takes about eight minutes. It is also said that Shanghai Maglev Train has reached 500 kilometers each hour during tests. |
CR400 Fuxing, China | CR400 Fuxing trains travel at a top speed of 350 kilometers each hour, and they have reached 420 kilometers each hour during tests. Used in large cities across China, these trains can take passengers from Beijing to Shanghai in just under five hours. |
ICE 3, Germany | Intercity-Express(ICE) trains(城际特快列车) travel across Germany and some other parts of Europe, and ICE 3 trains are the fastest among them. They usually travel at up to 300 kilometers each hour, or up to 330 kilometers each hour if they're running late. And these trains have reached 368 kilometers each hour in tests. |
JR East E5, Japan | JR East E5 trains travel between Tokyo and Hakodate. Although they've traveled at up to 400 kilometers each hour during tests, these trains usually move at up to 320 kilometers each hour for normal travel. |
In a new study, researchers found a fact. Whether it's sports practice, music lessons or a usual catch- up with friends, when children are doing after- school activities, they may feel happier and healthier than those who always look at a screen.
What's more, children's happiness improved when they joined in after- school activities, while things were completely ▲ when they spent time on social media (媒体) or playing video games.
The researchers studied 61,759 school students from Grade Four to Grade Nine. They worked out how many days every week children joined in after- school activities from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Then they compared the number to well- being factors (幸福的因素 ) like satisfaction, sadness and worry.
Lead researcher Dr. Rosa Virgara said the research showed how some out- of- school activities can improve children's happiness, while others, especially screens, can be bad for their mental(精神上的) and physical health." Screens are a big distraction(分散注意力的事物) for children of all ages. Whether children are playing games, watching TV or using social media, there is something about all screens that hurts their happiness," she said.
The study also showed that even children who were already happy also benefited (得益于) from joining in after- school activities." This shows that there is a big need to find ways to encourage children of all ages and backgrounds to join in activities that keep them away from TVs, computers and smart phones," Dr. Rosa Virgara said.
Ⅰ栏 Frank and Mary would like to be in a central area where they can enjoy views(风景) of the city center. They hope to see some musicals (音乐剧) often with their two kids. They don't have a pet. Ben and Linda want a house from which they can easily drive to places outside London where they can learn about how people used to live. They also want the house to have a swimming pool for their two sons. Cindy and Tom have two kids and they want to travel around the countryside and central London. They don't have a car, so they will use other ways to get around. Anne likes learning about the history of art and watching plays. She wants a home that is close to the city center and is safe and peaceful. She has pets, so she needs to find a place for her pets. Andy and Sam are roommates(室友). They want a two- bedroom house. They like to go dancing and try foods from different countries. They think it's important to exercise and keep active. | Ⅱ栏 A. There is a nice house with four bedrooms in the middle of the city. It has a garden and a swimming pool. It's easy for you to visit old houses outside London by car. B. There is a small apartment with heating (暖气设备) on a quiet and safe street. There are some parks nearby, and it's easy to take a car to central London. You can't keep your pets there. C. There is a quiet house in central London. It has one bedroom. It is very safe. It isn't far from the main cultural attractions(文化景点), such as theaters and history museums. You can keep your pets there. D. There is a big three- bedroom apartment on the fifth floor in the city center. It has a balcony(阳台) where you can enjoy views of the city center. There are famous theaters nearby that you can easily reach by walking. You can't keep pets here. E. There is a big village house outside London. It's close to a large train station, so you can easily travel around the countryside and central London by train. It has a very large garden for you to relax during the summer. F. There is a house on the top floor. It is on a busy street in the middle of London. It is very small with only one bedroom but very new. There are lots of little museums nearby. You can't keep pets there. G. There is a safe and comfortable house with two bedrooms on the twelfth floor. There is a gym and a swimming pool that everyone can use. You just need a short walk to find lots of restaurants with foods from different countries. |
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Taiyuan Luogu is a national intangible cultural heritage(国家级非物质文化遗产) with a history of around 1,000 years. It's widely used in weddings (婚礼) and at traditional to bring good luck.
Taiyuan Luog u is popular in the countryside. Many people are good at it. A woman named Niu Gaixian in Xiaozhanying Village in Taiyuan is one of them. Now she's a city- level inheritor(市级传承人) of this form of art. Every time she and her team members have their Taiyuan Luog u shows, the village will soon become .
In 1990, Niu met Han Qixiang, a national- level inheritor of Taiyuan Luogu, became his student. Since then, practicing playing Taiyuan Luog u has become part of everyday life.
" Mr. Han had a great influence me. He asked me to learn more about traditional culture, not only of Shanxi, but also across the country," said Niu Gaixian.
In 2003, Niu Gaixian set up her own Taiyuan Luog u team. To avoid mistakes while they are giving performances, she and her team members practice again and again. They always practice even in the hot summer.
In April 2018, Niu Gaixian and her team were invited to join in an international drum culture festival in Africa. After they their performances, they were cheered by the crowd.
Niu Gaixian hopes that more and more people can about this kind of traditional art.
I used to be very shy, so I usually just listened to other people's conversations. My teacher Mrs. Smith always encouraged me to communicate with others.
One day, she told us that our class would put on a play she had written. "I need someone to play the lead role. Does anyone want to try?" she asked. A few excited hands were raised up— mine wasn't one of them. Mrs. Smith walked up to me and said," I think you' re perfect for it."
Me, the lead? Mrs. Smith continued," I was thinking of you for the role when I wrote the play!" Suddenly, I thought it was time to throw away my shyness and show the world who I really was. I looked at Mrs. Smith and said," OK, I'll try."
After five months of practicing, the big day finally arrived. I felt so nervous. My knees shook and my heart beat like I'd just run a mile." It doesn't matter how you do tonight," said Mrs. Smith, as if reading my thoughts." You've already shown yourself how wonderful you are. That's the most important thing for you."
Mrs. Smith was right. When I stepped on the stage(舞台), I showed that I could take chances(机会) and be brave enough to make a big change for myself — a girl with new- found confidence(信心). I thanked Mrs. Smith a lot. She helped me to change by encouraging me to act the lead role of the play. It was a great experience and I'll never forget it.
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The most important change in my life. Life is filled with changes. Some of them may have a great influence on us.
