A. Who is the writer? B. What do you think of it? C. Where did you buy it? D. Why are the stories sometimes changed in films? E. How many times have you read it? F. He is also my favourite foreign writer. |
A: Hi, Sam! You' re reading the novel again.
B: Yes, Michael. I' ll never be tired of it.
A:___
B: Three times. Every time I read it, I can always learn something new.
A: Really?___
B: Mark Twain. I think he is a great American writer. What about you?
A: So do I. ___ Please let me have a look at it.
B: OK, here you are!…___
A:I think it's wonderful. I haven't seen such a good novel. ___
B: In Xinhua Bookshop.
A: Oh, I see. I'm going there to get one, too. Thank you!
B: You' re welcome!
Judie's class was studying Chinese culture. One day, her teacher went into the classroom1 some kites. He told them that kites 2 in China more than 2,000 years age. At the end of the class, he said, "The Chinese make kites that mean something important to them. I expect each of you 3 a kite that means something important to you. You will have a 4 understanding of kites than before."
Judie decided to ask her dad for help as it was5 first time to make a kite.
"What do you think of when you see a kite?" her dad asked.
Judie thought for a moment and 6 , "Butterflies."
Judie's dad agreed that it would be a good idea to make a butterfly kite. They made a cross with some wood sticks,7 then Judie painted a butterfly on a piece of white paper. Next they stuck the paper on the cross. Finally they tied a long tail to the bottom.
The next morning, they took 8 kite to the park and tested it. "Wow!" she cried proudly. "9 high my butterfly flies!"
"Judie, can you tell me 10 butterflies?" asked her dad.
Judie replied, "To me, butterflies mean beauty and freedom!"
What things do you do well? Julian Lage plays the guitar. He plays1 than most people of his age.
Some people say Julian is 2 a guitar whiz(奇才). When he was 13 years old, he already played with some of the top guitar 3 in the country. He performed at a number of music festivals. He even appeared in Grammy Awards Show, which gives prizes to the country's 4 musicians.
Julian was five when his father 5 him the first guitar. Just one year later he surprised people with his amazing talent. He played the guitar so well that a 6 was made about him and showed in the cinema. Julian works hard and keeps on7 even harder. It takes him about five to eight hours each 8 . Julian also works on his music with a guitar teacher.
When do Julian have time for school? He doesn't go to school.9 going to school, he is taught at home. He does his homework first in the morning so that he can10 the rest of the day on his music. Julian is not sure what he will do when he grows up. For now he is happy just to play his guitar.
RED BANK, New Jersey (January 31,2020). These days, women go to space. They sail around the world. They have all kinds of adventures. This wasn't true hundreds of years ago. Back then, women were expected to stay home. But that didn't stop these three women from taking off and doing big things. | |
Jeanne Baret (1740—1807): Baret was a French scientist. She studied plants. And she was the first woman to sail around the world. In 1766, Baret wanted to set sail with a group of scientists. But they were all men. Women weren't allowed to travel on French navy ships. So Bare t dressed up like a man. And she sailed away. |
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Lady Hester Stanhope (1776—1839): Stanhope was from England. She wanted to travel. She traveled throughout the Middle East by herself. And she led an archaeological(考古学的) dig there. She was the first woman to do this. |
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Nellie Bly (1864—1922): Bly was a reporter. In 1887, she wrote a story about hidden problems at a hospital. She dressed up like a patient at the hospital. Then she wrote a six-part report. The story made Bly well-known. It also led the way for other women reporters. Two years later, Bly set a world record. She traveled around the world in 72 days! |
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Different countries have different customs and cultures. Every culture around the world has different customs and ways of communicating. When you learn a language, you learn more than words.
In China, people are used to saying"sorry" to show that they regret doing something wrong. But it's very proud for American people to have polite manners towards one another in public. They often use the word"sorry"— even when they don't really mean it! Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will start by saying"Sorry to trouble you." If they' re five minutes late for the appointment, they will greet the person by saying"Sorry, I'm late!" It's quite different in China. They use the word"sorry" in so many different situations that the meaning of the word has changed a little over time. The two main dictionary definitions(定义) of"sorry" are:1) feeling sad for someone else because of their problems or bad luck;2) feeling regret because you' ve done something wrong.
So what does"sorry" really mean? And why do western people use it so much? Well, in western culture, saying"sorry" is a way to be polite. It's also a very clever way to get what they want. If you want to borrow something from others, you'd better say"sorry" to them about something. Or it's hard for you to get what you want. So maybe saying"sorry" is not only just being polite, but also a good method to get what you want!
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Hi, I'm Fion a from Shanghai. I'm going to Xizang in August, but I can't decide how to get there. What do you think is the best way? ___ I plan to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing during the National Day holiday. Are there any rules I should know? ___ My friend and I will travel to Tokyo next week. We are Chinese and neither of us can speak Japanese. We really need a local guide to help us. ___ I'm a foreign visitor in Chongqing. Can you recommend (推荐) some delicious food here? ___ My class is going on a study tour of Shenzhen next week. It will be my first time in the city. What should I bring? ___ |
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A. The Palace Museum is often crowded during holidays. You'd better buy tickets early. As for the rules, you can't smoke or bring pets inside. Also, please don't leave any marks on the works of art or the walls. B. Travelling with family can be fun. You can go sightseeing, enjoy food, and take nice photos together. Remember: safety first. C. It's hot in Shenzhen. You can take some T-shirts and shorts with you. If you' re going to spend a long time outdoors, don't forget to protect yourself from the sun. Have a nice trip! D. I think the best way to go to Xizang is by train. It's cheap and comfortable. You can enjoy the beautiful sights along the way. What's more, you have time to adapt to(适应) the local weather and environment. E. Chongqi ng is famous for its hot pot. It's tasty and spicy(辣的). If you like snacks, you can go to the Bayi Street. There are lots of great restaurants and snacks on the street. F. The best season to visit Kunming is March. The weather is cool and comfortable. You can see all kinds of flowers and feed birds in the Dianchi Lake. G. My name is Gina. I'm Chinese and I' ve been working as a guide in Tokyo for more than three years. I can show you around the city if you like. Please email me at Ginal56@ yah.com. |
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Most students have some problems when they are in junior high school. Some students worry a lot that their parents want them to be the best. Others don't get on well with people. They are not good ___ expressing their feelings.
Jim's English teacher says quickly in class. So he can't understand ___ English teacher's words during classes. And he can't master basic English. Every time he needs to answer questions in class, he ___ too nervous to say anything. He goes ___ of his way to learn, but he still makes mistakes. So he is down. His brain was ___ and he couldn't talk.
Another student, Mary, is afraid of exams. When she looks at the exam paper, she doesn't know ___ to write. Her parents are strict with her. Sometimes she cries with___.
Some students don't like to ask teachers or classmates for help ___ they think it will be a shame. Others don't want to talk to anyone about their study. An expert has some___ for teenagers: Talk with your parents or teachers often. ___ some group activities and play sports. They will be good for their development.
Long time ago, people from other cultures used their hands to eat food, while the ancient Chinese invented chopsticks to keep their hands clean. Early chopsticks were used mainly for cooking until 400 A. D. when people began eating with chopsticks.
We don't know exactly when chopsticks were invented. There's a research showing that they didn't come into wide use until about 300 B. C. Chinese thinker Confucius was an important person in the history of chopsticks, because he thought peace would not appear if people used knives during a meal.
The"no-knives-on-the-table" rule led to a big change in Chinese cooking. Food had to be cut into small pieces. This was the birth of Chinese cooking and it has made Chinese food popular around the world.
However, many Westerners find it difficult to use chopsticks. Eric, a foreign teacher, had the experience of learning to use chopsticks. "I need to hold them properly to be able to put the food carefully into my mouth." Eric' s Chinese friends taught him patiently, but it still took him months to learn this skill. "But it's worth learning. I have learned a lot from this experience," Eric said.
Cultures can often be understood through food. For Chinese, food doesn't just provide energy. It also brings happiness. And chopsticks also mean a lot. As a good example of Chinese culture, they show the Chinese wisdom(智慧).
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Dear Mr. Brown,
The Spring Festival is coming soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
