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The sweetest memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was still little, my whole family would get together on different traditional  to have dinner. We kids would be sitting around or playing hide-and-seek under the table while the grown-ups were having a .

When I got a bit older, my aunt brought back her boyfriend and my grandma cheerfully  another seat to the round table. It seemed a little more crowded, but we all felt much  to each other. When I was twelve, my grandpa passed away. That made us sad. However, when the whole family got together once again, we agreed that his chair, his bowl and his chopsticks should remain the same, even though his seat was empty, we felt like that he had never left us.

We all have a table like this in homes. It is a sign of reunion of our family showing our feelings.  the reason why we come together may be different, the feelings behind it are the same. Usually different cultures by us around the table. What's more, we express the love not only for our family, but also for a community, our nation and even the whole world.

The history of our nation has been the stories of looking for or running to the round table we belong to. The round table has been a symbol of the Chinese feelings. It was, it is and will always be.

The following is adapted from a promotional film about Yancheng.

Governments and businesses worldwide are creating smartphone apps to help track the spread of COVID-19.

Tracking the spread of a disease is an important step in stopping its outbreak(爆发). By tracking down people who have been in contact with COVID-19 patients, health researchers can warn them, and keep COVID-19 from spreading further. This is called "contact tracing" (接触者追踪).

As governments remove COVID-19 limits, they'll need to be able to quickly find and control new outbreaks. Contact tracing will be an important part of the process.

But because COVID-19 spreads so quickly to so many people, it's almost impossible to trace all contacts with phone calls. That's why many people hope that digital contact tracing with smartphones will help.

Most contact tracing apps collect information about where people have gone and the people they've had contact with. The apps can tell users when one of their recent contacts has been found to have COVID-19. Some systems also tell governments or health care workers.

Now many apps have been developed all over the world. But some people worry the apps are being made too quickly and may not protect people's private information.

What do you think of this kind of app?

Now school is over. Many  go home happily, but Jenny doesn't. It's outside. She wants to go home when the rain stops.  after half an hour, it still rains. She has to go out of the classroom with her red umbrella(雨伞). She  at home at about 4:50 p. m. Her mother is making dinner in the kitchen. Her father is reading a on the sofa. "It's so cold!" she says to her father.

"Oh, dear,  are you so wet?" "Because my umbrella is broken(坏了). " Jenny says sadly.

"Put on some  clothes," her father says. Then she goes to her room. After a while, she goes out of her room and  her father working on the umbrella.

"What are you doing, Dad?" she asks. " I'm mending (修理 ) your umbrella. " her father says.

"I you like the umbrella very much. And you can use it ". 

"Thank you, Dad. " Jenny is very happy.

Do you want to have a tree classroom? If so, let's go and have a look at the Tree House School in Lake District National Park of the UK now.

The school is built(建造) from recycled(可回收的) things. The classrooms stand high in the trees. Between the classrooms is a bridge. You can go from one tree house to another through it. The bridge is made from milk bottles and other things. In summer, students use it as an outdoor classroom. The classrooms can collect(收集) rainwater, so students can use less drinking water. Besides, each classroom uses solar energy(太阳能) to give light to the students. They can become the greenest students in the world.

Besides the classes like English, Math, and History, the school has its Nature class. The headmaster(校长) hopes to help students to get close to nature.

Dear Mom,

It is sunny and fine today. In our science class, Miss Wang tells us something the nature (自然) . So this afternoon. Miss Wang is going to us to the People's Park. I am going my classmates. We are going to find out the interesting things in the nature. But I don't have to go back home. I need a , a hat, a pair of glasses, a. of keys and my notebook. My hat is the bed, and it's a yellow one. map is in my grandparents' room, but I am not very sure. My glasses and the notebook in my backpack. The keys are on the desk. I think you can see the under the model plane. Please send them to school for me soon. Thanks!

Jim

Look! This 1 my bed room. There is a bed 2 the middle 3 the bedroom. There is 4 football under the bed. 5 on the bed? Oh, it's 6 cat. There is a desk 7 the bed. There is a pencil box and 8 keys（钥匙） on the desk. Where is my schoolbag? Oh, it's 9 the floor. And there are some books and 10 alarm clock（闹钟） on the bookshelf.

We are all afraid of battles. But in the fight against COVID-19 outbreak, some people got over their fear, achieved (完成) their duty and even made sacrifices (牺牲). They were our heroes in these difficult times.

What makes a hero? Most of us might not have the chance to fight bravely in a war, as we imagine many heroes do. However, facing the spread of COVID-19, many Chinese showed their courage, power and energy, just like heroes do.

"A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubting or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and gets over anyway, " said US actor Christopher Reeve, who was best known for playing Superman.

Medical workers and scientists were always on the front lines. Experts Zhong Nanshan, 85, and Li Lanjuan, 73, for example, had worked day and night to develop rapid test methods and treat serious patients. Doctor Zhang Wenhong from Shanghai tried to educate the public about the virus in a humorous way. Besides these well-known names, many heroes remained unknown, although they also took risks and played their own parts. Building workers raced against time to build makeshift hospitals, such as the Huoshenshan Hospital and the Leishenshan Hospital. Volunteers made the transportation of supplies and thousands of media workers kept the public updated with news and inspiring stories.

Chinese writer Lu Xun said, " True heroes try to look direct to the gloomy life and face up to the dripping blood bravely. " The battle against an epidemic is hard, but because there were heroes and heroic behaviors, victory was made sure finally.

    There are a lot of things that you should be careful with when you are alone at home. Read the following and learn how to protect yourself.

    Keep the door locked (锁着的) when you are alone at home. Many people think it is the best way to protect themselves.

    Keep a list of phone numbers to call for help, such as 110, the police station's or a neighbour's phone number.

    Be careful with the electrical appliances (电器). If you don't know how to use them, ask your parents for help.

    Look through the peep hole (猫眼) when you hear the doorbell. If there are strangers, ask "Who is that?" with the door locked and say "Come back later." Don't tell them that your parents are not at home. You should say "Mum is having a shower." or "Dad is sleeping." To ignore the doorbell is not a good idea because sometimes bad people ring doorbells to see if anyone's at home.

Dear Yang Jun, 

How are you? You ask me about my favorite subjects. I think math and geography are my favorite subjects. They are interesting and helpful. Our last class finishes at half past three. Do you think it's late or early? We have lots of after-school activities. For me I like going to the sports club with my classmates.

At about a quarter to five I go home. On school days In ever watch TV because I'm busy. I usually do my homework first after getting home. It usually takes me about an hour. Then I have dinner with my parents at about six o'clock. I always take a shower and go to bed at half past eight.

But I'm always free on weekends. So I can either go to the library or clean the rooms with my parents. Sometimes we play tennis on Saturday afternoons. I have a happy life. What about you?

Yours,

Karl

What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don't know how to deal with them. Many old computers are put away. Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish.

Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products (产品). Dell Hewlett Packard and other companies, now also take back some old computers of their Own brands.

In some countries, laws have been passed, too. Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost. That will encourage them to make computers that are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade(升级).

Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers. The computers then go to schools, charities(慈善团体) and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person's rubbish into someone else's useful things and cut down waste, too.

Miss Wang is going for a trip in some cities in the country. She wants to go to Beijing or Hangzhou by plane. But she doesn't know what the weather will be like tomorrow(明天).Now she is watching the weather forecast(预报)on TV.

"Good evening! And here is the weather report for the next twenty-four hours. Most of north China will have a cold day with a lot of snow. There will be a strong wind to the north of the HuaihaiRiver. In the south it will be fine during the day, but at night it will be rainy. The rain will be very heavy in some places. Beijing will have snow. The temperature(温度) will be from 0℃ to 3℃. Hangzhou will be foggy(有雾的) with the temperature from 6℃ to 14℃."

Depression(抑郁症) is a serious illness that can happen to anybody, including teenagers. People with depression not realize they are having it. It's hard to put into words how depression feels and people experience it . Some feel sad and everything makes them cry. Some often get angry and even small things make them lose their temper. Some feel helpless and hopeless. They do too many wild or things: fast driving, drinking, smoking, taking drugs, etc.

For teenagers, being depressed is common. It has to do with the normal growth. Sometimes they get very depressed because of disturbing events. Other times depression just happens. Often teenagers react to the pain of depression getting into all kinds of troubles. It's important for them to get treatment for depression before it to other more serious troubles.

It is very important for teenagers to be in mind. If you think you're depressed, with someone! Teenagers should learn to tell their problems to friends, family members or teachers. Talking to friends may be the best because they may share the same or similar feelings. It is also really important to let out depressed sometimes. For example, crying is a good way to let out sadness.

The summer holiday is coming soon. Tim and I plan to travel to India  [təˈgeðə]. India is an old country with a long history. And we can visit many  (place) of interest there.

We'll start next Monday. And now we're busy  (prepare) for it. It's very hot in India now, so we'd  take our sunglasses and cool clothes. I want to take my  to take some photos. My mom asks me to keep away from (danger) places. And she also asks me not to swim  [əˈləun]. My dad asks me not to stay  the sun too long.

Tim and I decide to make a plan. We will visit the old buildings, climb a mountain and eat the food there. We will help each other and  [ʃeə] the fun. I'm sure we'll enjoy (we).

We know many musical instruments well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history.

The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument. With the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of the erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue.

As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头的), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were found in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province, where five erhu pictures were discovered on murals (壁画).

Lillian Hanson, a college student, expects to graduate in about two years. What makes Mrs. Hanson different from her classmates is her1 —73 years old. She has been studying at college, a few courses at a time, for 27 years.

When Lillian Hanson graduated from high school, she went to the2 to borrow money for further education. The banker gave her no3 . He didn't think that a country girl should borrow money to go to college. He thought she should be at 4doing housework or should work on the farm.

5Lillian Hanson went home and raised a family of nine children instead of going to college.

Mrs. Hanson6 forgot the dream of getting higher education. When the children had grown up, she 7 again and succeeded. In the class on her first day, when she introduced herself and 8 why she was there and what her aims were, all the other students 9to give her a warm welcome.

Mrs. Hanson finds that the 10 part of going back to school at her age is sitting in class for long periods of time. However, she often says she will stick to her dream no matter how difficult it is.

The year 2022 will be a big year for sports in China, for China will hold not only the 24th Winter Olympics in Beijing, but also the 19山Asian Games in Hangzhou.

On August 6th, 2018, the official emblem（官方徽章）for the Hangzhou Asian Games came out. The city won the hosting right（主办权）for the 2022 Asian Games in 2015. It will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010.

First held in 1951, the Asian Games is the largest multi-sport event in Asia. It also means a lot to China.

The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event hosted by China. To make the Games a great success, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built a great number of roads and stadiums（体育馆）,including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village The Games helped the world see China and its achievements. Since 山en, China has improved its global image（全球形象）.

For the upcoming 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou has already started building 33 sports venues. The idea of the Hangzhou Asian Games is "green, smart, economical（节俭的）and civilized（文明的）".All the Games' buildings will be environmentally friendly.

If you have a strong interest in a subject with several friends, you may want to start a club about it.  You can also get some great experience and this will help you a lot in the future. If you would like to do that, here is some good advice for you.

The most important requirement (要求) for starting a successful club is a common interest with other students. This makes it easier to keep the club working well. So before starting a club, you must think about your common interest with other people.

The teacher will start the first meeting and encourage (鼓励) students to join the club. You also need the teacher to be the adviser of your club.

When these things are ready, you need to choose the leader (领导) of the club. How do you choose the leader?In the meeting, you also need to discuss the rules of the club.

You can follow the advice and start your interest club.

A. You also need a teacher in your club.

B. You can have a meeting and discuss it with the club members.

C. With the interest, they will be happy to take part in most of the club activities.

D. When you have some problems, you can get some good advice from the teacher.

E. By starting a club, you can share this common interest with your friends and other students.

In the world, soccer or football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.

To remember 2014 FIFA World Cup, children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called "Dream World Cups "in Japan . The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama. Some football teams will have games there.

Are you a football fan？The World Cup makes more and more people interested in (对……感兴趣) football. Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football. Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.