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In ancient times, poor families could not afford lamp oil(灯油), so clever people sought out substitutes(替代品). In the Jin Dynasty, there was a man named Che Yin, who was fond of learning, but his father could not buy him lamp oil. Che thought it was a complete waste of time not reading at night, but he had no choice.
One summer night, Che suddenly saw many fireflies flickering(闪烁)outdoors, like spots of brightness in the dark. He suddenly had an idea: If many fireflies could be contained together, they might be able to serve as a lamp. So he found a bag, caught as many fireflies as he could, and then hung the bag up. Although it was not as bright as a lamp, it was barely enough for reading. Thanks to his love of studying, Che became a senior official later on in his life.
As we all know, fireflies cannot survive in the winter. However, throughout history, people have found other creative ways to illuminate(照明)the night. One such person was Sun Kang of the Jin Dynasty, who also considered going to bed early as a waste of time. One night during the winter, Sun Kang woke up from his dream and found some light coming in through the crack of his window.
To his surprise, he went out and discovered that it was the moonlight reflected by the snow, which made it much brighter outside than it was indoors. Despite the cold, Sun took his books outside and read under the moonlight. Unsurprisingly, his hard work helped him to become learned, and he got a senior position in the government
The stories of Che Yin and Sun Kang are collectively called "light from collected fireflies and reflected by snow.
I recently read an article about how much time the average person spends doing things around the world. The statistics(数据)are changing all the time, of course—and the survey doesn't cover every country so it may not paint a fair picture of some populations, but it was still fascinating.
The survey showed some interesting differences between countries. For example, Mexicans must have fun, because they laugh more than any other population. Germans spend the most time with friends, and surprisingly maybe, Americans play the most sports. Then there are the toe-tapping(欢快的) Russians: the average Russian dance 15 times a month!
When you add up the amount for different activities in an 80- year lifespan (寿命), you get some shocking results. For example, the average person in the developed world will spend about 11 years in front of a computer, phone, or TV screen—much longer than we spend exercising. It's one important reason why we spend about 25% of our whole lives sitting in a chair!
The other main reason is work. A working life for the most people lasts about 116,000 hours (about 13 years), and you may be sitting down all day at a desk or factory machine. That's bad news, since medical studies have shown that sitting down too much is very bad for your health.
Of course, we spend a lot of our lives sleeping, too—about one third of our lives. That might seem like a waste—we could do more with our lives if we didn't sleep. But scientists say that sleep is important to our physical and mental health. And let's face it. If we stayed up all night, we'd probably just spend the extra time checking our phones!
After reading the survey, I thought about all the time I must have wasted over the years just sitting on the sofa. From now on, I've decided that I'm going to watch less TV, spend less time playing video games, and play more sports. Clearly, if I increase my exercise by only 5%, I'll do enough to run around the world twice!
You may think that having less water is because of having less rain, but it is now a problem in southern China, an area in which it rains often.
The government said that Shenzhen was facing its most serious water shortage ever. Other cities in the southern part of China, like Chengdu and Guangzhou, are also becoming "thirsty" though they have more rain and are close to more rivers and lakes, the paper reported. So why are they still short on water?
In these big cities, populations are growing fast. As a result, people and factories need more water.
Climate change is making the water problem worse. Most cities in Guangdong Province depend on the Dongjiang River as their main source of water. In 2021, the river was reported to be drying up.
Water pollution also makes it harder to get clean drinking water. Factories and farms don't use water well. Some cities have enough rain but don't have big lakes or reservoirs (水库) to store water, so the water goes out into the sea.
But there is a hidden water resource right under our feet. That's "groundwater". We can't see it. However, it plays an important role in our lives. About 98 percent of Earth's fresh water is groundwater. It is 60 times as plentiful as the fresh water in lakes and rivers. But in many places, people overuse and pollute groundwater. We should pay more attention to this hidden water resource.
Poetry (诗歌) is a creative way to express your ideas and views in words. Many writers enjoy poetry because there are no real rules to writing a poem. Even so, there are some useful suggestions that can help you write poetry.
Keep reading
___ Reading poets' works can help you explore what kind of poetry you might like to write. Ask a teacher for advice, or visit your local library. You can check out books about poetry like A Journal of Poems by Kristine George, Poems About Soccer by Elizabeth Steinglass.
Pick a subject
When thinking about what to write, pay attention to what's around you. ___ It can be anything from a sport you love to a nice place you've visited. You can also get ideas from something that matter to you, such as protecting the planet.
Start writing
___ Write down anything that touches you, from colors to smells to sounds. From there, you can start writing your poem. Once you have a draft ready, you can put it away for a day. Then read your poem again and improve it.
Share it with someone
After you finish your poem, read it to a family member, a teacher, or even your pet. ___
(We'd love to read your poem! You can send it to us at hello @theweekjunior.com.)
A. Here's how to read your poems. B. Saying a poem out can bring it to life. C. Keep a small notebook or a note to write down your ideas. D. The best way to become a better writer is to be a reader first. E. You could also spend some time thinking about what you love. |
Which of the suggestions above is the most useful to you? Why? (No more than 20 words)___
This year, I'm pushing myself to try new things. Recently, I tried eating out alone. As a socially anxious (社交焦虑的) person, I had always found this 1 . I had been afraid of sitting alone in public because it made me look different.
I walked into the 2 in my neighborhood—completely alone: no phone, no book, nothing to draw or write with. It was just me and my wallet.
3 food was an easy job. Since no one was with me, I took the time reading the menu4 . I paid attention to how everything was made. "What better 5 is there than a classic burger and fries?" I thought to myself.
The moment after I ordered was the hardest part of the 6 .Waiting for my food with 7 to look at or read was really uncomfortable. I kept 8 about what the people around me were thinking. I looked around at everyone else and tried to 9 they were not watching me.
As I became more relaxed, I found out ways that brought me 10 in the experience. In such a busy world, we 11 take a second to rest and breathe deeply. Eating alone gave me a chance to do that 12 . I was alone and not in a hurry, I ate slowly. My 13 was busy enjoying the food instead of having to find something to say. And I was able to eat what I wanted while it was 14 and fresh.
When I began to eat alone at first, I thought I'd never want to do it again. Now that I've enjoyed the quiet time, I want to make it a regular (有规律的) part of my life. It feels like a relaxing activity after a busy day. It 15 me to stop and live at the moment.
Tanghulu, a sweet and mouthwatering treat from China, is getting increasingly popular in European countries. And it has also stolen the food ___ (lover) hearts in South Korea. Surprisingly, the number of tanghulu ___ is sold in some stores can even reach more than 200 skewers (串)every day .
The reason ___ its popularity is that it tastes really good and it can be made with many different ingredients (食材). In China, people say that "Anything can be made into tanghulu". The Internet ___ (help) make tanghulu famous in South Korea. Many teenagers and young adults have seen tanghulu on the Internet and want to try it. This shows that food can become popular very quickly when it ___ (share) on the Internet.
The popularity of tanghulu in South Korea gives ___ (we) some inspiration. No matter how delicious ___ food is, it has to be adapted (适应) to the local customs", especially when ___ (go) abroad. The eating habits of consumers (消费者) in other countries should be thought about, tanghulu has ___ (actual) experienced a "localization" process in South Korea.
Integrating (使融合) traditional Chinese food with South Korean eating habits, tanghulu brings not only a mixture of taste ___ culture.
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DeepSeek is a really cool and powerful Chinese AI tool. It has ___got noticed all around the world because it works excellently and doesn't cost much. DeepSeek-V3 is one of its advanced ___. It shows how strong China is in making AI. DeepSeek helps people in lots of different ways. It makes our work and study much ___. A lot of people in China ___ DeepSeek. We all believe it ___even better in the future. It will bring much more good things to the whole world.
Hanfu is making a comeback in China and it's ___（广泛地）known by the young. A growing number of young people now take ___（骄傲）in wearing the ___ (传统的) Han Chinese clothing. It has even drawn some foreigners' ___（关注）. Among them is Rick, a ___ (加拿大的) young man.
Rick teaches English in Hangzhou. In the city, people are often seen in the streets wearing Hanfu. "My first taste of Hanfu was the Tang___ (款式)," said the young man. When he puts it on, he feels as if he has traveled back to ___ (古代的)times.
Rick's interest in Hanfu grows. It has also helps him learn more about China. In the past, he knew China has a long ___ (历史) and great culture. But Hanfu has shown him more details about Chinese culture.
Rick plans to go on working as an English teacher in Hangzhou while making short videos about Hanfu. He hopes more people can know more about Hanfu and China ___ (通过) his videos. "I want to ___（传播）Chinese culture to the world and hope more people will fall in love with it." said Rick.
| I'm interested in Chinese culture, and I like to learn…. |
Chinese fairy tales ●have humorous teachers ●watch films about these tales ●perform on the stage | Arts and crafts(手工艺) ●visit some local museums ●enjoy the stories behind them ●experience the making process |
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Yours,
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