In 1942,a boy named Stephen was born in England. He liked discovering things and it was a1 for him to take clocks apart.
He could keep reading books at meals, but he found school 2 and didn't try very hard."He 3 finishes his homework!" said one. "Also, his handwriting is really messy!" Most of the other kids considered him strange, but Stephen didn't 4 being thought of as different. He made friends with other boys who shared the same 5 with him. They liked to have big discussions about the universe.
One day, Stephen read about a new kind of machine called"computer" in a newspaper."With one of those, I could 6 the rules of the universe!" he thought. At that time, computers were very big and 7 . There was no way a schoolboy could afford one, so Stephen and his friends decided to 8 their own computer. They got the parts from clocks and old electronic devices. The other kids were all amazed when they presented it in class!
When Stephen was 21, he got a special 9 so he was unable to walk or talk. However, he did not let this stop him from 10 the important theories about the universe. Stephen Hawking became famous as one of the most important scientists of all time!
During the National Day holiday, the sky above Shenzhen was lit up by impressive drone(无 人机) light shows. This"cyber fireworks" lit up the night, painting a lively picture of Shenzhen asa"City of Miracles, City of Innovation, City of Future". A total of 10,197DAMODA drones took to the sky at the same time, setting two Guinness World Records. So how does the drone light show work?
Before a drone light show begins, drones are usually put on the ground one by one and it would take a lot of time to prepare a show with more than ten thousand drones. To shorten the time, the DAMODA drone company thought of a solution. The company put groups of drones into big boxes with specific OR codes on it. By putting the boxes into correct places, thousands of drones can be ready in a short time and they can go back to their"homes" by scanning the OR codes.
In drone shows, each drone is programmed by a computer to follow its own flight direction, carefully avoiding the other drones. They communicate with neighbouring drones and use sensors(传感器) to keep a certain distance. The position and LED colours change throughout the performance to show different objects in the night sky.
Drone light shows are thought to be more environmentally friendly - - - and certainly cause less noise and light pollution - - - than fireworks shows, so lots of big events are turning to them instead of fireworks. Drones can also be reused again and again so they will probably be more popular in the future.
Every morning at 5 a. m., workers of Disney World Resort prepare to deliver food to the pickiest (最挑剔的) eaters: thousands of animals that live there. "We make meals tor creatures from big cats to sharks." animal nutrition assistant(营养助手) Cori Coleman says. So how do Coleman and her coworkers at the animal restaurant feed hundreds of animals every day? Nat Geo Kids takes you behind the scenes of the wildest"restaurant" ever.
Most animals aren't"ordering" the same dish. Their food is based on what they need to stay healthy. Nutritionists use a digital program to prepare catch animal' s daily diet. "Some animals are growing, and others need to lose weight," Coleman says. "It's not as simple as giving every animal the same meal."
After the diet is decided, the"chefs" deal with items that need to be broken down, like large pieces of fruit. Then they weigh the food to make sure each animal is getting the right amount of food. Finally, they put the meals into boxes so the food can be transported to the animals across the park.
Keepers watch the animals to record what they like and what they don't. "Our bats love most fruit," keeper Erica Hoffstadt says. "But they can't stand strawberries!". Notes like these are shared with the nutritionists so they can displace food for picky eaters.
Oliver Twist was brought up in the workhouse where only the poor and homeless lived. He was pale, thin and short for his age. The boys ate meals in a large stone hall. They ate a bowl of thin soup three times a day, with half a piece of bread on Sundays. The boys were always hungry and ate everything up. The bowls never needed washing. The boys polished(擦亮) them with their spoons(勺子) until they shone.
The boys got hungrier and hungrier until one day they intended to do something . One boy had to ask for more food that evening. So they decided who would go by drawing lots. Each boy took a piece of paper and anyone who got paper with a mark on it would do that. It turned out that Oliver Twist was that boy.
The evening arrived, the soup was served, and soon the bowls were empty again in a few seconds. The boys were desperate(绝望) with hunger. With fear, Oliver went up to the master who was a fat and healthy man. He held up his bowl and said, "Please, sir,I want some more."
The master turned very pale when he heard Oliver's words. "What?" said the master in a surprising voice.
"Please, sir," repeated Oliver, "Would you please give me more? I want some more." The master hit him with the spoon heavily, then took Oliver's arms and shouted to tell the board (理事会).
"He asked for more?" Mr Limbkins, the fattest board member, asked in horror. "The boy is ungrateful!""That boy will be hanged in the future!" said another board member. Oliver was then locked up in a dark room.
-- - adapted from Oliver Twist
Some people may be afraid of making others upset if they share their feelings. However, hiding your own feelings can lead to anxiety, depression and even unhealthiness. Here are some tips for you to express your feelings.
Accept your feelings.
Before you can do anything else, you have to realize that you are going to have feelings and there is nothing wrong with that. Instead, tell yourself, "I am feeling this way, and that is acceptable."
Get in the habit of putting your emotions down on paper or in your phone. Try to set aside 20 minutes per day to your diary. Don't worry about grammar and just write quickly to block out any unnecessary thoughts.
Communicate to others clearly.
Choose a trusted group of loved ones to share your feelings with. As you are talking, be as clear as possible by using your vocabulary of feelings.
Take a short break.
Sometimes, feelings become too difficult to deal with. This doesn't mean paying no attention to them, but only that you need a rest to sort them out when you' re ready.
A. Record your thoughts. B. Understand your feelings. C. When you feel something, do not be angry with yourself. D. In this situation, all that you need is just a break from them. E. It can also cause problems with your personal relationships. F. For example, clearly describe a situation and how it made you feel. |
A. The Louvre Museum
This year, the museum has a special exhibition for Olympics, which looks back at the first-modern Olympic Games, held in the 19th century.
B. Champs-Elysees
On this world-famous street, stores are setting up new outdoor seating areas for the Paris Olympics. Visitors can go shopping and enjoy themselves in wining and dining there.
C. The Are de Triomphe
The 50-meter-tall arch has statues(雕塑) that tell stories of wars. Visitors can climb to the top to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Paris.
D. Pont Alexandre III
This bridge goes across the Seine River in Paris with four big columns holding up statues. These statues will make a great background for events like the swimming marathon(马拉松).
E. Parc des Princes Stadium
It is also one of the outstanding soccer stadiums. It is special because of its modern design. The oval shape and columns make it look cool.
F. Stade de France
It is a stadium that once hosted World Cup of Soccer. For the Paris Olympics, the track in the stadium will be purple for the first time. The color will fill the stadium when the Games start.
A foreign musician came to China by chance and settled down for 19 years. His song about China was praised by a Chinese person as"I can't imagine more beautiful song about China." It sounds improbable, but this is (exact) what happened to Mark Levine, a 75-year-old from the US.
Levine first came to China in 2005 and worked an English teacher in Huai' an. He moved to Beijing to teach at Minzu University three years later. China has thousands of foreign English teachers, Levine stands out from the rest. He received China's Friendship Award, the nation's (high) honor for a foreigner. The award(give) to 100 foreign experts each year.
He wrote down his experiences and published (they) in a book called Stories from My Chinese Journey. He also wrote songs about China and received (invite) to perform in many activities. "When I am singing Chinese songs to Western audience, my wish is(introduce) China to Westerners." Levine said, He (write) over 80 songs since he moved to Beijing in 2007.
内容要点：
1. 你对这件事情的看法：
2. 你的建议(至少2条)并阐明理由。
Rebecca的来信大意内容如下：
I had a fight with my parents last week. They asked me to give up playing the piano. They expected me to spend more time and energy on study. I was upset and confused. What should I do?
要求：
1. 80词左右(开头已给， 不计入总词数内)；
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名及学校名称：
3. 可适当增加细节， 以使语句通顺、条理清楚、意义连贯：
4. 书写规范， 卷面整洁。
Dear Rebecca,
I am sorry to hear that you had a fight with your parents.
Yours,
Li Hua
