A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by asking people whether they were happy. The responses to the question were various, even some quite funny ones (include). Although people played jokes the answers, it did not take long before they (begin) to figure out the true meaning of happiness.
It is certain that people's views on happiness (affect) greatly by their own life experience. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of a decrease in the number of those who are (voluntary) at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose (intend) is to make big money appreciate being given any chance to multiply their income, (believe) that is where their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit their parents' property, especially those who (know) as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune legally.
In my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life the fullest and be happy.
Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail(地铁)
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1）宽容；
2）多微笑；
3）和别人在一起时，不要保持沉默。
注意：1）.词数120左右。
2）．可适当增添细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom，
……
Yours，
Li Hua
We should theory practice; otherwise, it is no use.
Some people live in the world for body while for dignity(尊严).
I once took a walk along the street on a Saturday dusk, with a Pepsi can in my hand. An old woman in ragged clothes, was living on collecting (use) cans, jars and tins, moved slowly towards me, with a bag on the back! (walk) nearer, she looked up at me and then fixed her eyes on my can. At that time, I hadn't finished my cola, so I gave several coins instead.
She stared at me for a few seconds handed back the money. Quite confused, I asked: “Why not? Isn't that you want?” “I am not a beggar,” she said (serious), word by word.
Instantly, I felt so sorry. I had intended to help her, completely misunderstanding her. Thus I hurt her. What I could do at that moment was only to drink up the cola and handed her emptied can. This time, she gave me a smile satisfaction and gratitude in her eyes. The woman is poor in material life but is so respectable as a man. I am not only moved but also have learned a good lesson.
1）.目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题；
2）. 骑自行车的益处，如能环保有利健康等。
注意：1）.词数：120词左右；演讲稿开头已给出，但不计入总词数。
2）.参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life） 节能 (energy saving)
Good morning, everyone,
I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is “Let's Ride Bicycles”.
Does your local town have a nickname？If so，what does it say about the area and the people who live there?
Many cities are recognized across the world by their unofficial titles.New York is the Big Apple，London is the Big Smoke，and Los Angeles is famously called La La Land.
Now Britain's National Mapping Agency(规划局)，Ordnance Survey，and the British Linguistics (语言学)Charity，the English Project，are launching an interactive project to uncover the nicknames people use for local places.
The project，which was launched last week to coincide with English Language Day，is called Location Lingo.It aims to identify the names people use every day，whether it's a term of endearment(昵称) or a hate name.
The University of Winchester's Professor Bill Lucas is a leader of the English Project.He explains that unofficial place names often show what people think about a place.“The name that people conjure up or create for a place forms an emotional connection，”he says.“So Basingstoke becomes Amazingstoke，Swindon is known as Swindump.Padstow，hometown of chef Rick Stein，is nicknamed Padstein.”
Basingstoke is a town in central England.The local nickname，Amazingstoke，shows the love that locals seem to have for the area.Swindon，on the other hand，is sometimes called Swindump，showing that local people think it's a big dump.Stanford Le Hope in Essex is called Stanford No Hope by locals.And Padstow in Cornwall is so closely associated with the local celebrity Rick Stein that it's become known as Padstein.
Since launching the online database (数据库) last week，the creators have already received 3,000 alternative titles for places and landmarks.
Some also say that the project could even have a practical use.Glen Hart，Ordnance Survey's head of research，says the information could be very helpful to the emergency services，for example.“By having the most complete set of nicknames，we could help the emergency services quickly locate the right place，and maybe even save lives，”he says.
Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.
Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies' two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sevigne in Paris.
At the age of 17 Irene entered the University of Paris to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities(设备) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military's Medal by the French government.
In 1918, Irene became her mother's assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.
Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity(辐射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.
In our daily life, we often meet with difficulties. Some people do nothing but wait, while others try hard to conquer. Personally, we should face with difficulties positively and make every effort to overcome them.
My memory drew me back to five years ago when I was middle school student. At that time, I had great trouble studying English. First of all, I felt it hard to memorize English (word). Besides I didn't dare to say anything in class when I (ask) questions. What annoyed me most was that I failed exams (constant). I was about to give up my English teacher found my problems. He encouraged me and gave me some good advice.So (inspire) by him, I decided to settle my problems. (follow) his advice, I made progress gradually. I owe my achievementthe teacher whose encouragement was of great (important).
