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In the modern world, people usually buy a fishing rod(杆) from a store. However, you can use a piece of bamboo to make your own fishing rod at home.
First, you should find a bamboo cane(条,竿) that is about your own height. When choosing the bamboo cane for your fishing rod, find one that is straight, easy to hold onto and light enough to carry. Using a bamboo cane that is too long and heavy will make it difficult to transport. If it's too short, you can't catch a fish with it.
After you find a good bamboo cane, you must remove the leaves and outer bark or "skin". You will be left with a cane pole. The third step requires you to use sandpaper and make the cane pole smooth.
The fourth step is to dry out the cane. Depending on the temperature and humidity, it may take anytime from three weeks to three months to dry properly. Do not leave it in direct sunlight or it will get too dry and can easily break. Test if the cane is dry by swinging(摆动) it in the air and making sure it doesn't break or bend.
The fifth step is to attach the fishing line to the end of your fishing rod. The length of the fishing line should be as long as the rod itself, plus an extra half meter. You need to be careful when tying the fishing line to the pole. Don't tie it too tightly or too loosely. The final step is to attach the fishing hook and small weight at the end of the fishing line.
At last, your fishing rod is ready to be used for fishing!
"Good evening, everyone. As we celebrate International Dog Day, I wanted to focus on a specific type of dog that is perhaps the most misunderstood breed in the world—the pit bull. It makes me unhappy that public opinion about pit bulls is that they are extremely dangerous. If a pit bull is that meaning, that's only as a result of being taught to fight other dogs to the death in dogfights. The truth is that a pit bull is very faithful and loving.
"A pit bull is a cross between a terrier and a bulldog. That's why their coloring can be different from one dog to the next. Pit bulls all have short fur. They came over to the U.S. from Britain with their immigrant farming families. Pit bulls guarded the cows, sheep and family from thieves. They were beloved members of the family because they were so faithful and loving. They were also very strong, especially their jaws.
"Unfortunately, bad men turned a good thing into a bad thing. Since these dogs will do anything to please their masters, it was easy for these men to teach the dogs to be killers. Dogs fought other dogs in fenced "pits". Dog fighting became illegal(非法的) in the U.S. in 1875, but it still goes on. Today, pit bulls continue to be farm dogs, but they are also trained as police dogs, search dogs and of course they make great pets!
"I have a pit bull myself. Piper is the friendliest dog you'll ever meet. He sleeps next to me at night. Even though he is an adult dog now, he still acts like a puppy sometimes. He would never bite me or anyone else! With proper and loving training, pit bulls are the best pets ever!"
How Can You Create Luck in Everyday Life?
You can probably agree that some people have more good things happening to them. Let's just call that luck. Now would you like to learn how to be one of these lucky people? Here are 5 top tips for creating your own luck.
It is easy to believe that you never have any luck in everyday life if you don't seem to be getting any breaks. But having had a difficult life gives you unusual lessons and develops courage.
Some people are already lucky and they just don't know it. Instead of giving all your attention to what you are short of, look at how lucky you already are. You no doubt have some wonderful friends family and a roof over your head.
Luck doesn't just happen upon us—it comes to us when we're open. Learning a new skill, visiting a new place and trying a new hobby are all great ways of creating your chances.
You'll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall into your lap. Take steps towards your goals and dreams and greet every challenge. You will find you create more luck in everyday life.
Sometimes people would be prepared to help us out. If you need a hand with dealing with something rather than wait for someone to offer you a lucky break, go and ask them if they will help you out.
A. Try Something New B. Take Action Right Now C. Ask for Help If Necessary D. Feel Lucky about What You Have E. See the Good in the Past F. Be Confident at Any Time |
Jaime, a new immigrant (移民) , was attending his daughter's first show in a school play. His daughter, Carol, was eight years old. She was a student at a 1 school. Carol did not have a very big role in the school show. She was playing a rain cloud in a play about the dry weather in California. Carol had one line. Her line was, “I am sad enough to 2 about how dry the state is.”
Jaime and his wife made sure to arrive early 3 they could get a good seat in the hall. They found seats in the 4 row. The headmaster made a 5 before the show began. It was about how hard the students and teachers 6 together to make the play possible. At the end of the speech, the headmaster said, “Let's give them 7.”
Jaime was 8 good at English. He stood up when the headmaster said this. He knew that when people said “to give someone a hand " they 9 they needed help. Jaime always wanted to help. He thought maybe they needed help backstage.
Jaime's wife put her arm in front of her husband. “Where are you going?" she said in a 10 voice. “They need a hand, " Jaime answered gently. His wife 11 that “to give someone a hand” could also mean to praise someone. “They don't need help. They just want us to clap," Jaime's wife said. Jaime felt a little 12. Then he 13 and began clapping with other audience.
Jaime thought to himself that someone needed to 14 the English language a hand. How could one phrase mean 15 different things? He meant the English language needed help.
When I was a child in kindergarten, I had to take a nap(小睡) every single day. It was (probable) my least favorite thing about being in kindergarten.
But now, as adult, I love taking naps. Being able to relax and get some rest in the middle of the day is great! But attitudes toward naps (be) quite different when comparing the US and China.
In the US, taking a nap in the middle of the day (look) down upon. People take naps are seen as lazy. If you fall (sleep) at work, you can even be fired. But in China people have a much more relaxed attitude toward taking naps in the US.
On the one hand, it is true that you spend less time (work) if you take a nap. But on the other hand, having a short rest can help you work (well). A good rest can improve your mood as well. why not take a nap during lunch break and make the rest of the day more enjoyable?
To: lihua@china.com |
From: davidsmith@britain.com |
Subject: School life |
Dear Li Hua, Glad to hear you're graduating from junior high school. I'm interested in how you feel about those three years of school life. Would you please tell me the following things? ●What do you like best about your school life? ●What's the biggest problem as a junior student? ●Do you enjoy your school life? Why or why not? I look forward to hearing from you soon. All the best, David |
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Dear David,
Thank you so much for your email.
Best wishes,
Li Hua