When we see a stranger in trouble, we have two choices. Some people are willing to give a hand, while others may 1 to take no notice. If I were in this situation, I would help the stranger without 2 .
Some people may think it isn't wise to do this. We have all heard stories about people who are blackmailed(敲诈) after 3 help to a stranger. But on the other hand, helping others is an action to share 4 . There is a saying: Give roses to others and the lasting fragrance will remain in your hand. Indeed, helping others can allow us to help 5 . Any of us could end up in a situation where we need help from our family, friends or even strangers.
A story might explain it 6 . Once, an old man and his wife were traveling and wanted to find a room to stay for the night. However, when they walked into the only hotel they could find, they were told that no rooms were available. The couple was 7 and said nothing. But before they left, the owner of the hotel advised the couple to sleep in his room so that they could sleep 8 for the night. After a good sleep, the next day, the husband offered money, but the owner refused. Many years later, the couple invited the owner of the hotel to go to a hotel in New York. When the owner got there, he 9 the couple had built the hotel named after him because of what he did to the couple years ago.
We all have our own 10 for helping others. It doesn't matter what they are, as long as (只要) we give a helping hand.
Dear Mike and Wendy, I have been bullied by the boy who sits behind me. He spilled (洒) ink on my books and my hands. He messed up a picture of my favourite sports star. I feel quite terrible. What should I do? Can you give me some good advice? Anna |
Dear Anna, It seems this boy is really rude. I'm sorry that he has been so mean to you. Nobody likes to be bullied or pushed around. First, it' ll be a good idea to talk to this bully directly and tell him to stop being so mean to you. Bullies always think that their victims(受害者) will be too scared to talk back and stand up for themselves. If you do this, it will probably surprise him and make him less likely to bully you in the future. Second, you can also ask a friend to stand with you when you face this bully. It's good to have a friend on your side if you' re feeling nervous or scared. Finally, you should go to your teacher for help. He or she can punish this bully. Mike |
Dear Anna, In fact, I have also had a similar experience. I'm a girl who comes from a small village. Once there was a beautiful and rich girl who was mean to me. She was jealous of my grades, so she told other girls not to talk with me. Asking for help and being strong enough to fight back can help you. It was difficult, but I fought back. I talked with her and asked her why she hated me. If I did something wrong, I could apologize. But it was nothing like that. I asked our monitor for help. The monitor talked with the other girls. They gradually came to understand my personality and background. I also tried to help them with Maths. Now,I don' feel alienated (疏远的) from them. Wendy |
Shyness is a kind of fear. People who are shy always worry too much about what people think of them or embarrassing(使尴尬) themselves in some way in front of others. How can we overcome shyness?
1. Have a good posture(姿势)
The way a person holds himself/ herself says a lot about that person. People with sloped(倾斜的) shoulders don't think of themselves as important. So stand up straight, put your shoulders back, keep your head up, and always make eye contact(接触). By practicing good posture, you will feel you have the ability to do things well.
2. Increase your walking speed
You can tell if a person is confident (自信的) by the way he/ she walks. People who walk in a slow way, and look at the ground while they walk usually have no confidence in themselves. However, people who have confidence in themselves walk faster. That is because they have important things to do, friends to meet, places to go, etc. So walk a little faster, keep your head up, and look straight ahead.
3. Do some exercise
Exercise increases your energy levels in the body. That will put you in a more positive(积极的) state of mind. By doing exercise, you will feel sure of yourself. Think about it; it is better to do some exercise than just watching TV all day.
4. Do things that make you feel good about yourself
This can be anything that you really like doing like going to the theater, listening to music, traveling, helping someone out of a problem, etc.
Chinese writer Hai Ya's The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette(中短篇小说) on Oct. 21st. He became the third Chinese writer to win a Hugo Award after Liu Cixin and Hao Jingfang.
When creating The Space-Time Painter, Hai Ya drew his idea from a famous painting, A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). It was created by Wang Ximeng from the Song Dynasty. Based on Wang, Hai created a painter named Zhao Ximeng. After many hard times, Zhao's mind leaves his body and enters a space where a modern policeman is trying to solve a case(案件)about an ancient painting.
Hai Ya's story with science fiction began in his childhood. "When I was a child, the bookstore in my hometown helped create a beautiful garden in my mind that belonged to me only. In it, science fiction offered the most beautiful‘flowers'; it opened a new world for me as a kid," Hai Ya told Beijing Youth Daily.
Hai Ya's works feature a mix of history and science fiction. These two styles seem opposite: One looks back at the past, and the other faces the future. However, in Hai Ya's works, they find a perfect balance(平衡).
"If we can only imagine the future and things in space like rockets, it will only limit (限制) our imagination," Hai Ya told Shenzhen Special Zone Daily. "I don't think history is something completely in the past. It is flowing(流动的), and we can make predictions(预言) about the future by looking back at history.▲ ," he added.
More Chinese writers today are trying to mix traditional culture with modern stories. Hai Ya believes that it is not a choice but a natural process." Our history and culture have universal values(普世价值) that can touch everyone," he said to Xinhua.
A. Bring your peaceful scenery to mind the next time you meet something annoying. B. One of the advantages(优势) of exercising is that you will all feel happier after that. C. Just think about the suggestions, give yourself time to be alone or with the people you love. D. So what can you do if you want to keep healthy? E. Reading is also a good way to fight against stress. F. So what can you do when you feel angry, worried and stressed about the things that are out of your control? |
Everyone feels stressed(焦虑的) sometimes. Maybe you have a family situation that needs some time and attention. Maybe you have a hard time with your friends or classmates. Maybe you are ill or don't do well in your studies.
___I believe that if you add stress management(管理) to your daily life, you can more easily solve your stressful situations. Follow these suggestions to bring peace and happiness into your life.
One way to work off stress and worries is to get moving. You can do sports or just take a walk.___
Smiling and laughing can make you relaxed. Telling a good joke to a friend, watching a good movie with your family or just smiling at the sunshine works well.
Music is the best way to reduce stress and it is popular with people of all ages. Pick the music you like. It's usually more effective when you choose something quiet.
___ Any book that makes you know more about the world or the people in it can help you feel better.
Go out and breathe the fresh air. Can you hear the birds singing and feel the light wind on your skin? ___ Your stress will be brought away by nature.
Next time you face stress, don't worry.___ Remember: a good mood (心情) brings you a healthy body.
___Jackson has just graduated from a university and he wants to rent a small and cheap house. ___Mr and Mrs. Robinson want to live in a town with their four children. They haven't a car and they cannot pay more than $700 a month. ___Mr. and Mrs. Ken are very rich and they are fond of swimming. They often like to have parties with their friends in a big house. ___Mr. and Mrs. Nash have three children. Mrs. Nash likes growing flowers and vegetables. They can pay less than $900 a month. ___Potts wants to live in the country. He doesn't want to walk far to the bus stop. | A. Nice modern house, 9 bedrooms with a swimming pool and a lovely garden, $3, 800 a month. B. Big house with a garden, about $880 monthly. C. Modern house with 4 bedrooms near the center of the town, good schools, buses and railway stations nearby, $680 a month. D. Big house in a quiet village, only $300 a month, no buses but many trains to the city. E. Small house, I bedroom and $250 a month. F. Small house in the country, 2m iles from the village, but near the bus stop, $480 a month. |
Have you heard of the saying"Fall down seven times, stand up eight"? It means that no matter what ___ ( challenge) you meet, keep on going over a long time. This is called perseverance(毅力). And it can help you achieve lots of things.
It is true that you can achieve ___ goal if you stick to it. You practice a skill on your bike over and over again and you make it. Or you continue to play basketball in face of difficulties. After a long time, you can play basketball ___ ( perfect). Florence, 11, says, "I go running with my mom three times a week, even when I don't feel like it, I try hard ___ ( push) myself. I'm the fastest in my class now."
Studies show that feeling hopeful and working towards a goal that you really want to reach can cut down stress and make you feel ___ ( happy). Achieving something you' ve worked hard for, and overcoming difficulties along the way, can also develop your courage and make you feel braver to try new things. Angela Duckworth, ___ is an expert(专家) in thoughts and feelings,studies perseverance. Duckworth believes that it doesn't matter how talented, clever or rich you are, perseverance really ___ ( help) you succeed.
Duckworth believes perseverance is something anyone can learn, and the best way to do this is to have a growth mind. This means ___ ( believe) that your brain can grow, and that you can achieve anything if you work hard at it. ___ instead of thinking, "I can't do this", try thinking"I can't do this... yet." As the book The Big Life Journal says, "People ___ a growth idea know they can get better by working hard. They keep trying even when things are difficult."
要点提示：
主题 | 天空之城 |
时间 | 10月 1-7号, 每晚8点, 持续15分钟左右 |
现场情景 | 上万架无人机飞向天空， 在空中慢慢变成不同图案， 点亮了整片 天空； 观众们兴奋的欢呼起来…… |
个人感受并提出希望 | 感受: 1、……2、…… |
注意：
1.词数为80左右 (开头已给出， 不计入总词数)：
2.要点齐全， 可适当增加细节；
3.不得出现真实姓名和校名
4.条理清楚， 语句通顺， 意义连贯， 书写规范。
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drone无人机 theme 主题 pattern图案 high technological level 高科技水平 innovation创新
During this National Day holiday, a series of magnificent drone light shows were held in the theme parks of Shenzhen.