Do you have good friends? What kind of friends do you like to make? Some students are sharing their opinions with us.
Although we are quite different, Alan and I have been close friends for 5 years. We have a lot to talk. We often play basketball together after school and go for a picnic on weekends. It's always a pleasure to be with him. |
I spend my free time mostly with people from western countries. When I'm with them,I really get to know what they' re like and how easy they are to get along with. They help me to improve my English quickly. |
I often make some good friends at the gym I go to. People there are very friendly. Talking to them as I take exercise is a good way for us to get to know each other. |
I can make more friends on the Internet because it keeps me in touch with the whole world. I can get worldwide stories from my friends all over the world. |
①Playing team sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball is a great way for kids to keep moving and stay fit. These sports not only help their bodies but also give them important lessons for life.
②First, team sports show kids how to work together. When they play on a team, they have to help each other to win. This teaches them to talk and support each other, which is helpful in all parts of life.
③Next, playing team sports can make kids feel better about themselves and more sure of their abilities. When kids help their team win, they feel proud. This good feeling can help them believe in what they can do and make them feel better about who they are.
④Also, team sports help kids learn to manage(管理) their time. Kids who play sports have to fit in school, practice, and games. They know obeying discipline(纪律) is really important by doing teamwork. This teaches them to understand what the most important thing is and use their time well.
⑤Finally, being on a team is good for making friends and getting closer to people they have already known. For many kids, their teammates are like a second family.
⑥So, team sports are really important for how kids grow up. They help their bodies, minds, and social life in ways that can make their whole life better.
In the future, we might not just drive or take trains to get around. Smart people are making a new way to travel: flying cars. These cars can drive on the road like usual cars, but they can also fly in the sky like planes.
"Wow, can you imagine flying over traffic jams?" asks Tom.
"Sure, Tom!" answers Sarah. "It would save us so much time."
Flying cars can help deal with(处理) some big travel problems. One is traffic jams. With flying cars, people can fly over them and save time. Another problem is pollution. Many flying cars are being made as electric cars, so...
"I heard these electric(电) flying cars won't pollute the air," Jack puts a word in.
"That's right, Jack," adds Emma. "They' re eco-friendly and a big step towards cleaner transportation(交通)."
Safety(安全) is very important for new ways to travel. Engineers are using cool technology to make flying cars safe. They put safety net s into them, like parachutes and good guided system(导航系统) to help.
"Dad, are flying cars safe?" little Timmy asks.
"Yes, Timmy," his dad reassures him. "Engineers are working hard to make them as safe as possible."
Flying cars are still being tested, but some companies have tried them out. It might take a few years, but soon we might see flying cars in our everyday life. The idea of flying cars is not just a dream any more— it's getting real.
"I can't wait for the day we can just fly to work," says Lisa, excitedly.
"Me neither," agrees Mike. "It's going to change the way we live and travel."
Once upon a time in a small town, there was a young boy named Tim who always felt bored after school. His afternoons were filled with nothing but the same old routine(常规事), and he longed for something exciting.
One day, as Tim was walking home from school, he noticed a group of his classmates playing baseball in a nearby park. They were passing the ball loudly and happily. Tim felt a pang of pity for himself, as he had never been part of such an enjoyable activity.
"What's the matter, Tim?" asked his friend, Sarah, noticing his unhappy feelings. Tim answered, "I wish I could join them, but I' ve never played baseball before, and I'm afraid I' ll be bad at it."
Sarah, being a confident(自信的) and encouraging classmate, said, "That's no problem at all! We can learn together." After that, she explained that there was a volleyball game later. They could practise passing the ball for that.
Feeling hopeful, Tim agreed to join Sarah for some practice. They went to the school's volleyball court, and she taught him how to pass the ball with confidence. Tim found the activity to be both relaxing and enjoyable, and he began to score points in their friendly matches.
As the days went by, Tim's skills improved, and he became less bored after school. He started to look forward to the chance to play with his classmates. He went from being a boy who. found everything boring to one who was excited about after-school activities.
One day, during a close and exciting game, Tim made a fantastic play that helped his team win. His classmates cheered loudly, and he felt pleased and proud of himself. He realized that trying new things and stepping out of his comfort zone(区) could be exciting and rewarding(值得的).
From that day on, Tim's life was far from boring. He enjoyed the journey of learning new sports and making new friends. He learned that sometimes, all it takes is a choice to change one' s life for the better. And so, Tim's after-school hours became a time of enjoyment, growth, and the magic of discovering new interests.
Traveling is a great way to see new things, meet new people, and try new foods. But when you travel, it's important to be a good visitor and follow some simple rules.
◎___ This will help you be a good traveler no matter where you go.
◎Speak softly People in different places have different ideas about how loud is too loud.
___ If you talk too loudly in public, people might not like you. In some places, like Japan, talking loudly is seen as rude.
◎Dress right. Wear clothes that are okay with the local people and their beliefs. In some Muslim countries, women are expected to wear a headscarf in public. ___
◎Don't litter. Leaving trash on the ground is very impolite in any place. If you can't find a littering box, keep your trash with you until you can throw it away properly. ___ Always follow the simple rules, you can have a great trip and show respect to the places and people you visit.
A. In Hong Kong, you could be fined(罚)$1,500 for littering. B. Always be open to new things. C. Never travel to a place far away alone. D. In France, you can't wear clothes that cover your face. E. Try to keep your voice down and don't shout. |
To be a good traveller, what else can you do?(请用不超过15个单词回答问题) ___
A husband and wife moved to a new apartment. The apartment had a beautiful view(景色) of the neighboring building. Every 1 , the wife would look out of the window to see what was happening in the neighborhood.
One morning, as the wife was 2 the window, she saw a neighboring woman hanging out her clothes to dry. "Look at her 3 clothes," she said to her husband.
4 , he went on reading the newspaper and didn't pay any attention to her words. "Perhaps her soap is bad or she does not know how to 5 . I will go to teach her someday!" the wife said to herself, shaking 6 head. "I can't believe she is7 those clothes in public(在公开场合)."
A few mornings later, the8 was still not clear about the woman's washing habits. Every time the neighboring woman hung out her clothes, the wife would be 9 at how dirty they looked. She couldn't understand why she could 10 wash them clean. "Maybe she has no taste for being beautiful. That is 11 the colours of her clothes on the drying line hardly match(相配)," she said to her husband, with a12 in his hand again.
Then, one day, after she looked out of the window as usual, she shouted13 . "Oh! Look, her clothes are clean today. The 14 woman has finally learned how to wash clothes!"
To this, her husband answered quietly, "15 . Today I just woke up a little bit earlier and washed the window."
danger begin comfortable probably fall down |
Last month, our family had a trip to Shanghai Disneyland. At the ___ , we tried the motorcycle-style trains(过山车). It seemed ___ but exciting. After we got off,I still felt a little dizzy(晕的), so I almost ___ . All my families had a good laugh. Later we went to the Fantasy World, we just sat there ___ to meet the lovely characters such as Winnie, Snow White and Mickey Mouse. It was really an unforgettable trip, we will ___ visit it again next summer vacation!
Have you heard of"Choubaguai"? Do you know its meaning? Do you think it is a kind of fruit or it refers to(指) ugly people?
___(在······期间) the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911), Yangzhou was a center for business and ___(文化). Many artists lived there. Among these artists was a special group of eight painters. They were all from poor families but they were truly ___(有才能的). They had their ___(自己的) styles(风格) and their paintings were mirrors of ___(普通的) lives. Their paintings touched many people's___ (内心). They became quite famous and ___(百) of rich traders went to buy their paintings. So the other painters disliked them and called them"Yangzhou baguai". Some ___(甚至) called them"Choubaguai". Although it wasn't a nice name, people ___(相信) their paintings were great.
Today, "Yangzhou baguai" is still used to refer to the eight painters, but"Choubaguai" new ___(失去) its original meaning and just refers to ugly people in general.
For those who just love to shop online, November 11 is really ___ enjoyable day. On that day, you can buy many things in Taobao ___(cheap). Young workers, especially the ladies will never miss the online shopping season ___(one) a year. They often choose many things for ___(them) and their families and put them in the shopping basket before the Double
11.___ , not everyone ___ (become) really crazy(疯狂的). Some are still very careful. This year, many people find the ___(price) just stay the same. ___ fact, some prices are a little higher than usual during the shopping season. I bought some sweaters this year, but I received(收到) them after a very long time. Luckily,I bought ___(few) things than last year and I saved a lot of money! I hope the shops ___(improve) their service in the future.
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Three years ago | Now | Future |
1. quiet… 2. hardly ever take exercise, watch talent shows,... | 1. outgoing.... 2. play basketball,… | … |
I'm Li Hua, three years ago,
Tom 
Li Hong 
Lisa 
Peter