Pets are popular. As many as 6 in 10 families in the United States have some types of pets. And lots of studies show keeping pets is good for us.
But it is important to keep in mind that pets can carry diseases. And you may get sick. Washing your hands often is the best way to keep yourself healthy. You can also keep your health even further by wearing gloves while cleaning animal cages or cat litter boxes.
It's not a good idea to share your food with your pet. Human food (like chocolate) can make animals sick. Never feed your pet raw (生的) meat because it can make both you and your pet sick.
Be sure to bring your pet to see the vet regularly whenever your pet is sick or injured.
Finally, some animals aren't pets. Don't take a wild animal as a pet because it may carry with diseases that could make you or your family sick. Instead, you can get a pet from a pet store.
The great fire of London started in the very early hours of September 2, 1666. In four days, it burnt most of the old city. Many houses were wooden and close together, so they were burnt down. One hundred thousand people lost their homes.
The fire started on Sunday morning in the house of the King's baker. But the baker, with his wife and family, got out through a window. A strong wind blew the fire from the baker's house into a small hotel next door. Then it was on fire everywhere. But that was only the beginning.
By eight o'clock three hundred houses were on fire. On Monday nearly a kilometre of the city was burning along the River Thames. Tuesday was the worst day. The fire burnt many well-known buildings. Old St. Paul's and the (Guildhall were among them.
Samuel Pepys, a famous writer, wrote about the fire: People threw their things into the river. Many poor people stayed in their houses until they died. Birds died because of the hot air.
The fire didn't stop until the King asked people to push down hundreds of building in the way of the fire. With nothing left to burn, the fire became small and died out at last.
Many lives and things were lost after the fire, but London became a better place many years later.
—I want a ________ one.
There seems to be changing our plan.
Comments | Features |
modern | the home of Alibaba Company … |
civilized | stop at the zebra crossing; make it a law … |
convenient | developed public transportation … |
参考词汇:civilized a.文明的 pedestrian n. 行人 feature n. 特征
Dear mom and dad,
I've already been in Hangzhou for about half a year. I really can't afford to wait to tell you something about it. Not only does it have famous Qiangtang River ……
I miss you and look forward to your reply.
Love you
Peter
—I can't see the blackboard(黑板 ) clearly(清楚地) . Two tall boys are sitting _____________ me.
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Do you want to know how you can succeed in a new school term? Here are several tips for you from some teachers.
Use a calendar or chart. Write down special tasks, activities and important dates on a calendar. This helps you remember things you need to do. You can also make a chart. Then, use colorful pens (1) a line under your homework, reading tasks or other activities. By using a chart, you learn how to plan for your studies.
Buy folders(文件夹)in different (2) .Put your notebooks in different folders according to the subject. This helps you keep papers and notes organized.
Books are great friends. Visit the bookstore or library every few weeks to find a new book to read. The more you get excited about reading, the more confident you will become.
Join all kinds of clubs or sports. It's important(3) with teenagers outside of school. Joining sports clubs or other group activities is also a good way to help you learn how to get on(4) others. During this process (过程) , you can learn how to solve problems and respect others.
Ask for help. You're never too old(5) for help. You can turn to your teachers when there is a question about homework, projects or relationships with your family members. They are there to help solve problems and listen to you.
“There is ________ in today’s newspaper, so you needn’t read it,” the father says to his son.
A . anything interesting B . interesting anything
C . nothing interesting D . interesting nothing
The more you smile, the _____ you will feel.
A. happy B. happier C. happily D. more happily
Though Mr. Lee is very ________ with us, we all like him.
A. pleased B. strict C. bored D. satisfied
Jill still wen
t to school _______ she was ill yesterday.
A. even though B. no matter C. as soon as