Soccer star Carli Lloyd made history as a member of the United States women's national soccer team, which won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Lloyd became the first person ever to score three goals in a single game during a Women's World Cup Final, helping the U.S. beat Japan 5 - 2 in the final match. During that game, Lloyd scored two goals within the first five minutes.
Lloyd was named the most valuable player of 2015 World Cup and won the Golden Ball Trophy. In November, it was announced that Lloyd was on the short list for FIFA's Puskás Award, for the season's best single goal. The goal being considered was her third during the World Cup Final, which she shot from the field's halfway line, 50 yards from the net. She was the only woman nominated (提名) this year.
Lloyd became a force in women's soccer long before the U.S. team's World Cup won. She grew up in Delran, New Jersey, a small town near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began playing soccer at age 5. By high school, she was a powerhouse in the sport. The Philadelphia Inquirer named her Girls' High School Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000. She attended Rutgers University, in New Jersey, where she was a collegiate soccer star. She graduated as the school's all-time leader in New Jersey, where she was a collegiate soccer star.
Lloyd has won two Olympic gold medals. She has scored winning goals in many important matches, including the finals in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. In all, Lloyd has scored more than 70 goals as a member of the women's national team. She has also played on several professional teams, and is currently a midfielder in the United States women's national soccer team. Off the field, Lloyd gives back to her community by running a soccer camp for young people in New Jersey. She is a hometown hero in Delran; a local ice-cream shop even named a flavor Carli's Cake Batter Cookie Dough Kick in her honor.
Becca was 6 when she was told she had cancer on Sept. 8, 2014. She clearly remembers the bad days of her 26 months of nonstop treatment. Luckily, Becca celebrated her final treatment on Nov. 13, 2016, and she has been cancerfree ever since. But she was thinking about what her life was like while experiencing treatment.
I was never able to do much, and that's what the kids lying in their hospital beds right now experience, asking their mom and dad, “When are we leaving? When can I play with my friends？” So I decided I have to help them.
In February, 2017 Becca came up with the idea for Knots and Arrows, a company that makes bracelets (手镯) out of swimsuit materials (泳衣布料). Part of the money made from each bracelet goes to the organizations that help people with cancer.
Becca created the company with her father, Gerhard Salmins. Gerhard Salmins once had cancer and already recovered from it. “I would be in the hospital sitting there crying and then my dad would come in and he would play games with me，” she said. “It made me forget about what I was going through. ” Becca said the name of the organization shows the motto (座右铭) she stuck to through her personal cancer journey.
Her organization has already given thousands of dollars to research organizations and families in need. Becca said she hopes her bracelets will make people remember that great things can result from small changes. “No matter what age you are, what you look like, how you act, you can make a difference！” she said.
You see them everywhere: people walking with their attention (concentrate) on their smartphone screens on busy streets. But walking and texting can be dangerous and cities in the United States and Europe have stepped their efforts to deal with it.
In Honolulu, using the phones while crossing the street is forbidden. It has passed a law that says “No pedestrian(行人) shall cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device”. In other words, do not look at a screen when you cross the street you could be fined. Honolulu is the first major US city (forbid) what is called “distracted walking”.
People text while walking are nearly four times as likely to have at least one dangerous action.A lot of people do it they know it is dangerous. They tell themselves that it is important.
Using phones while walking may lead to injuries and deaths, but it seems to be a global problem. Pedestrian deaths (increase) as the use of cell phones rises in the past 5 years, and it is expected that the tendency will continue.
Other cities have come up with creative ways to help protect those using cell phones while walking. A small town near Amsterdam has set up special crosswalks with flashing lights on the ground. When the traffic lights turn red or green, do the lights on the ground, reminding pedestrians when it's safe to cross. In a town of Germany, similar lights were used after a teenager using her smartphone was hit and seriously (injure).
If you still want to text while walking you could avoid being fined in Honolulu using voicecontrolled digital assistant(数字助手) like Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait until you are again, safely, off the street.
In a meeting room, I faced the judges seated behind a table holding my fate in their hands. These same judges had rejected me twice before. This was my last chance. Would it finally be my turn?
“Tell us, Jason,” one judge said, “why do you want to be Pistol Pete？” That summer I watched a cowboy football game. I was attracted by Pistol Pete. He was larger than our body. He could get everyone in the entire stadium on their feet shouting “Come on!” and make sure they had fun. Being the mascot (吉祥物) fit my personality. I loved getting attention—and a laugh. I didn't have the leg or the speed to play football. But no one could top me when it came to school spirit.
I entered a national high school mascot competition and finished twelfth. When tryouts (选拔) for Pistol Pete were announced during my first year at university, my academic adviser encouraged me to work hard at the mascot training. Then came the interview with the judges. The main question was, “Why do you want to be Pistol Pete？”
“Because I've been training for this all my life，” I told the judges.
The judges gathered the candidates to announce their decision. They'd selected two students. I could only watch as those two students jumped into the air.
I talked about my dream to my co-workers at my part-time job, and they were behind me 100 percent. When tryouts came the following spring, I was more than ready. Then I stepped before the judges again.
“You know me from last year，” I said. “You know how badly I want this. And you know how good I'd be.” I thought it was a done deal that I'd spend my senior year being Pistol Pete, living my dream.
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School Spirit is in the bag!
Now you can design your own Taft Tiger bags and backpacks.
What's in your bag?
School books, homework, and gym clothes are just a few of the many items that successful students at Taft Middle School carry around every day. The right bag or backpack can help you get organized. Carry your school equipment with style and show your Tiger Pride with one of these strong SCHOOL SPIRIT TO GO bags.
Which bag do you need?
Backpack: $20
●Made with strong materials and zippers
●Comfortable, padded shoulder straps(软垫肩带）
●Two large compartments for books and notebooks
●Small zippered bag for pens, pencils, calculators and more
Duffle bag: $15
●Perfect for holding gym clothes, shoes, and towels
●Large enough to hold up to three basketballs
●Removable shoulder straps and short handles
Tote bag: $10
●Ideal for light loads
●Use it to carry a sweater and snacks for a field trip
●Take it to the library to carry books and research materials
Satisfaction guaranteed
These bags are a great bargain and SCHOOL SPIRIT TO GO guarantees their quality. If the bag has a defect(缺陷), simply return it within 30 days of receipt for an exchange of equal value or a full refund(退款).
How to order your bag
All orders must be placed in person and during the week of September 26-30 only.
●Visit the SCHOOL SPIRIT TO GO representatives in the cafeteria September 26-30 to see samples of bags.
●Complete the order form. Be sure to write down your first-period teacher's name on the form.
●Hand in your payment with the order form to the representatives.
The bags will be delivered to the school in three weeks. First-period teachers will give out the bags to students who placed orders.
Africa is a very diverse land with many different tribes. One tradition that many of these groups share is painting or marking their bodies and faces in color. They do this for many reasons. Some marks are used to identify people as part of the group. Other marks are used for ceremonies such as wedding and during times of war. Let's look at some different examples of body painting.
Red is a common color in body painting because it often represents health and long life. Among the Masai of East Africa, when men are old enough to marry and make decisions for their people, they participate in a special ceremony in which they paint their heads and faces red. This ceremony takes place every seven to fourteen years, so there is not an exact age for participating in it.
The Samburu, also from East Africa, like to paint their faces and hair red because they think it looks pretty.
The Masai men also have a unique way of showing that they are brave. To show that he has killed a lion, a man will paint his body with a natural white material, making special marks to represent this accomplishment. The Masai men also use this white to show that they are no longer boys and are considered adults.
One quite unusual example of face painting is done by the Wodaabe people of West Africa. Once a year, they have a beauty contest for men. The men paint their faces yellow and red. Then they add white and black circles and lines. Black paint is used near the eyes and on the lips to draw attention to the whiteness of their eyes and teeth, which the Wodaabe consider most beautiful. The women then decide which man they like best.
If you have ever done competitive sports, you will know that starting a new season means a lot of hard work and practice. Here are a few ways to make sure that you're ready for the first day.
Schedule specific workout times during the week to help you stick with it. Ask your coach, gym teacher or trainer for some advice before writing your plan. Besides, write down how long you have worked out and what activity you have done.
Ask your coach if you aren't sure what you need. New equipment can be expensive, so think about using some second-hand equipment if it's available. Brothers, sisters and friends can be great sources of used equipment. You can ask your coach to take a look at it before the first day of practice. If you are a returning player, take out all your equipment, try it on and make sure that it still fits and works.
Sports camps can help new and experienced players brush up on skills before the season starts. College players, coaches or other professionals usually teach in the camps. Many schools and colleges offer various sports camps during the summer and on the weekend during the school year.
Your school or team will probably require a physical check before allowing you to participate. Because everyone needs to get checked at the beginning of the season, doctors tend to be busy those times of the year. Therefore, set up an appointment with the doctor earlier.
A. Set realistic goals.
B. You can also consider a sports camp.
C. Just make sure that it's very clean and safe to use.
D. It's also normal to feel a little nervous about starting.
E. Making the team and getting in shape are great goals.
F. Start by writing an exercise plan if you don't have one.
G. That can give the doctor plenty of time to fill out your paperwork.
A Westview High School student Kara Fan was named "America's Top Young Scientist" by 3M for creating a liquid ( 液体) bandage last October.
The prizes of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge included $25, 000 that Kara Fan can spend however she wishes — she said it would likely be saved for college — plus a family trip to New York City.
A traditional bandage is a thin piece of cloth which you tie around a wound. But Fan's new creation is liquid. She used lemon leaf, a polymer (聚合物) and silver nitrate (which is often used to treat wounds and burns on the skin). Silver nitrate also plays a key role in her invention: it creates a thin layer to protect a wound while killing harmful bacteria (细菌).
From around 1, 000 young scientists nationwide who offered videos of their work, 3M made the top 10 finalists known publicly. The finalists traveled to Minnesota for the three-day competition finals. Fan said they first paired up to compete in a few challenges that showed how well they worked with others. On the final day they gave a five-minute speech, followed by a five-minute question and answer meeting on their work that was supposed to solve a global problem — drug-resistance. This is a global antibiotics (抗生素) problem.
Fan said her attention was drawn to these drugs a few years ago, when her grandmother became very ill and was "saved by antibiotics."
"Our communities want science to solve the world's hardest challenges. This year's finalists have truly encouraged us to solve real-world problems," said Denise Rutherford, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at 3M. "We believe they will do more on their continued journey."
Fan has a great interest in science, which Fan said she found to be "fun." She is now interested in becoming a doctor because of her interest in biology.
"Class, please line up! Let's welcome Marti," said Ms. Baroni, our tae kwon do (跆拳道) teacher.
I was excited that my best friend Marti would be taking lessons, too.
Everyone said, "Hi." Marti went red in the face.
"You don't need to be shy here," I said to Marti in a quiet voice. "Everyone's really nice."
After warm-up exercises, Ms. Baroni divided everyone into groups. Even though I was a level above Marti, Ms. Baroni told us to practice together. "Jenna, why don't you show Marti some basic kicks?"
I said sure and showed her a front kick. Marti copied it. Her kick was as high as my shoulder. "Great job, Marti! Let me show you something," said Ms. Baroni. She then spent the next five minutes working with Marti. I leaned (倚靠) against the wall and watched Marti copy everything Ms. Baroni did. The more Marti did, the more praise she received from Ms. Baroni.
I practiced my form half-heartedly. "What if Marti became better than me? What if Marti became Ms. Baroni's favorite student?" I couldn't help thinking.
"Watch your form!"
"Who is Ms. Baroni speaking to?" I wondered. I turned and saw Ms. Baroni looking directly at me. Nothing could have been worse.
At the end of class, I took my bag and hurried outside to find my mom. I had planned to wait and say good-bye to Marti, but now I wanted to be alone. For the next several weeks, Marti continued to impress our teacher with her skills. Honestly, I felt a little jealous (忌妒的) of her. And as Marti turned into a star student, I became less and less excited about tae kwon do.
One day, as we walked down the hallway at school, Marti said, "Ms. Baroni thinks I'm ready to take the test for the next level."
I was surprised. "It's harder than you think. Two judges other than Ms. Baroni will give you points," I said.
Marti looked disappointed (失望的). "You don't think I'm good enough to take the test yet?"
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I felt my face get hot, and I explained, "I didn't say that."
"I haven't been a very good friend," I thought sadly.
