A. Keep on going B. Think over and over again C. Start from small things D. Follow the leaders E. Find the work you love F. Be prepared to work hard |
Your best chance of success is by doing what you really want to do. Ask yourself, “If money were not so important, what kind of work would I do for free?” Then just do what you like to do.
Think about what you are going to do. You have to start somewhere and it may be quite a small beginning. Whether you are beginning in business or you're dreaming to be a star, you have to start at the bottom.
Great goal is necessary. An English student called Richard Branson opened a student magazine when he was only 16 years old. But he didn't stop there. He also opened a record business with many shops. Now his company has planes, trains and cars.
The only people who succeed without hard work are lottery winners. You must believe in yourself and work step by step, which will help you get what you really want.
Maybe you always say someone is successful, but it doesn't mean anything to you. Learn from those who have already succeeded in something.
Besides playing computer games, is there anything meaningful that kids want to do during the long holiday? Doing experiments (实验) can be interesting, and you may try the following experiments at home. Make sure that you'll do them with an adult.
Experiment A: Make your own cloud
① Fill a bottle with hot water. Leave it for five minutes.
② Pour 3/4 of the water away.
③ Put some ice on the top of the bottle.
④ Wait and watch! In a few minutes, there is a cloud.
Experiment B: A magic balloon
① Put the balloon on a bottle.
② Put the bottle in the hot water, the air gets hot and rises into the balloon.
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I often went to a park near my home. I always saw a little boy sell1 there. He wore a white T-shirt and black trousers. In front of him is a basket of flowers. He sold them from early morning to late at night.
He tried to ask everyone to buy his flowers. When he saw 2, he always said, "Sir, Please buy a flower. Please." I didn't like that, 3 I never bought any flowers from him.
One day, I went to the park again. I saw the boy sitting in the same place. I did't want him to 4 me, so I didn't look at him. I walked 5 him into the park.When I came out of the park, the boy was still there. But he didn't ask anyone to buy his flowers. I wanted to know 6. I walked to the boy. He looked at me but didn't say7. "Boy, why don't you 8 people to buy your flowers today?" He answered, "Because my sister is dead(死的). I don't need much9 now. You can take a flower for free." I bought all his flowers. But I felt so sorry, because I didn't give him any 10when he needed me.
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"Make-A-Wish" is one of the world's most well-known charities(慈善机构). It makes wishes come true for children who have serious illnesses. It gives them hope and joy and helps them forget about their health problems and have fun.
It all started in 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher was a –year-old boy who was very sick. He always dreamed of becoming a police officer. Tommy Austin and Ron Cox, two police officers, made his wish come true. They gave Christopher a tour of the city in a police helicopter(直升机) and made a real police uniform for him. There are four kinds of wishes children usually have:
I wish to go. Children usually want to travel or go to a concert, a game or a park.
I wish to meet. Children sometimes want to meet their favorite actors, singers or players.
I wish to be. Some children wish to become actors, singers or police officers.
I wish to have. They often want to have a computer, a game, a bike or many other things.
Let's hope more wishes will come true in the future. People who work in the charity always try for the best. Almost 25,000 volunteers(志愿者) help, work or give money. Will you be one of them?
Everyone needs friends. But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer ,Sally Seamans, tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says founding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed (种子) and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. ⑴For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend could listen to your complaints (抱怨) and do his or her best to help you. To make a friend, you can't be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things can not always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You should talk to him or her carefully.
⑵Tell him or her how you are feeling, say what your friend did wrong and talk about why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is one of the most important things in your life.
根据短文内容,完成下列各题。
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
This is the song of the bee.
His legs are yellow;
A happy, good fellow,
And yet a great worker is he.
On days that are sunny
He's getting his honey(蜂蜜);
On days that are cloudy
He's making his wax(蜜蜡);
On pinks and on lilies,
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
From morning's first light
Till(直到)the coming of ⑶ .
He's singing and working
The summer day through.
Barry is a middle-aged man who is going through a very difficult time in his life. His wife died a few days ago. Barry was so say that he even closed his company.
Barry sat around all day. His friends and family tried to encourage him to start doing new things and enjoy life, but they couldn't. One day, Barry's neighbor, a very old woman named Gertrude, saw him from her yard. She asked him to come closer and said, "Barry, look at this fence(篱笆). I only built it two years ago, but it is falling apart. You are free now. would you like to fix it for me?" Barry was angry. She knew the situation he was in. he was the one who agreed. When he finished, she was very thankful. Barry smiled for the first time in months.
"Wonderful! But could you paint it for me?" asked Gertrude. Barry couldn't believe she was asking for more help. But because he respected(尊重)her so much, he agreed.
Over the next few weeks, Gertrude kept giving Barry jobs, he repaired her door and even made some wooden furniture(家具) for her. All the neighbors passed and told Barry what a beautiful job he had done. Barry no longer felt that life was hopeless. He felt happy with his work. He thanked Gertrude. He realized that she was really wise. She knew that sadness could be eased by simply getting busy with something.
Once again, I had run away and really did not know why. I walked out of the gate to go to school and then kept 1. I had just turned eleven years old the week before. It was almost dark; I was tired, scared, cold, and all alone. I had not eaten all day and was afraid to turn 2 into the police.
As darkness fell, I made my way over to the city park 3 on Park Street. I entered the darkened area and sat down on one of the wooden benches.“Well, hello, young man.” A voice came from 4 me. I jumped, almost falling off the park bench. I could feel my heart beating in the side of my neck. I could 5 catch my breath. I looked back and saw a woman standing behind me in the shadows. She found I was 6 because of feeling cold, so she took off her large scarf and covered it 7 my shoulders. Looking into my eyes, she8 me if I need something to eat. After I said “yes”, she held out her hand and told me to take the very letter 9 I was unable to see to the store owner. I looked at her outstretched arm but saw 10 in her hand. However, I 11 my hands slowly, acting as though I was taking something from her hand.
I came to a store with a 12 sitting behind a counter. I opened the door, very slowly I held out my hand which has nothing in it toward her. I watched her face to see if she might think I was crazy or something else.13, she immediately turned and walked to the back of the store for the food I need. After that, I walked out into the street and headed back to the park where the old woman was. “Can I have the letter so I can be magic too?” I asked. Without replying to me,14 she told me the persons who wanted to help15in need would never need the magic letter any more. With these words, she stood up, kissed me on the forehead, removed the large scarf from my shoulders and disappeared into the darkness.
Many people love travelling to different countries, but if you plan to go abroad, you should know how to behave in different situations around the world.
Most travelers enjoy meeting new people, but sometimes you can be rude without saying anything. In Russia, you should never shake hands in a doorway, and if you're travelling in Thailand, never touch people's heads or point your feet at people. When the Japanese meet new people, they like giving business cards-but you should read the card carefully, not just put it in your pocket.
In most countries in Europe people expect a lot of eye contact when you talk to them, but in many Asian countries a lot of eye contact seems unfriendly. And in South America people usually stand quite close to each other when they talk, but in countries like the USA you need to give people more personal space. Also, it's rude to interrupt Japanese people while they are talking to you. You must wait until they finish before you start speaking.
In restaurants in China you can leave a bit of food on your plate, it's OK to start smoking before other people finish eating, which you mustn't do in the UK. When in India, remember to eat with your right hand. Also avoid leaving empty bottles on the dinner table in Russia--that's bad luck.
When you're travelling in Asia, if someone invites you to his or her home, don't forget to take off your shoes when you arrive. And if you visit an Arab family's home, don't admire anything valuable because your host will feel he should give it to you as a present.
With so much to think about, it's not surprising that many people prefer going on holiday in their own countries- or you might just decide to stay at home.
①Eating out
②In the home
③Body language
④Face-to-face communication
The best way of 1 a language is always using it. The best way of learning spoken English is reading in English 2 as possible. Sometimes you'll get your words mixed up and people will not 3you. Sometimes people will 4 things too quickly and you can't understand them. But 5 you keep your sense of hum our, you can always have a good laugh at the mistake you 6. Don't be unhappy if people seem to be laughing 7 your mistakes. It's 8 for people to laugh at your mistakes than be angry with you, 9 they don't understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is: Don't be 10 of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.
People always call firefighters(消防) for help when there is a big fire. Do you think they only need to do many other kinds of strange things.
Firefighters are often called to save people or animals that are trapped(困住). In many countries, there are lots of stories of firefighters saving animals trapped in strange places.
For example, several firefighters in England saved a dog trapped in a wheelchair (轮椅) last winter. Also, firefighters often save people trapped in very unusual places. Once some firefighters saved an adult American trapped in a washing machine. They cut up the machine and helped him out in the end. Sometimes, firefighters also have to save any person in danger --even when the person is doing something wrong or breaking the law(法律). Firefighters always come to help people in need even at the risk of their own lives. They are heroes in our hearts.
A river ran down from a mountain through many villages and forests. Then it (arrive) at a desert. "I went through so many (problem). I should have no trouble crossing the desert, she thought. As she started, she found herself disappearing (slow) into the sand. After many tries, she still failed.
this time, a deep voice said, "If a breeze(微风) can cross the desert, so can a river." It wasvoice of the desert. But the river answered, "That's because a breeze can fly, but I can't."
"That's because you can't give up you are. Let yourself evaporate(蒸发)into the breeze and you can cross the desert easily," said the desert.
"Give up what I am now? No! No!" the river (agree)with this idea." The breeze can carry the vapour (cross) the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river again, "said the desert. "And whether you're a river or vapour, your nature(本性) never changes.
After (hear) this, the river didn't feel . (frighten). It went into the open arms of the breeze. It carried her to the next stage of her life.
China is a nation with a rich culture in handwriting. "Even though the computer is widely used today, Chinese people should not forget the skill of writing with hands," said a Chinese government official (官员).
Nowadays, the computer has become a very useful tool to help people to write. As people use computers more often than before, many people have forgotten how to write Chinese characters (字). People often make a lot of mistakes in writing.
At present, China is trying to help pupils and teachers to improve their writing with the help of information technology. With the technology, it is hoped that teachers can write their teaching contents (内容) on the blackboard and students can respond by writing, too.
The Chinese character test shows that nowadays, many college students' handwriting has become worse. Many college students do not know how to form words or sentences in Chinese character in the right way. Not only kids, many adults also have met the same problem. They might be able to tell the general form of a certain character. However, if you ask them to spell out the character in detail (详细地), they can't. On the other hand, they can easily type out the character on a computer.
In the national language teaching course, we can solve this problem with the use of certain technologies. Actually, besides technology, there is a lot that we can do. For example, we may ask students to finish their homework by writing with hands instead of typing.
There are some skills for students to listen to the teacher in class, which means you have to practise them. Just as you would have to practise basketball to be a better player, you also have to practise listening. How to listen in school?
One of the things you need to do is to make sure that your mind doesn't wander (漫游).
It's easy to start thinking about other things, especially when you're not interested in the subject.
Next, listen for the main ideas. If you want to catch every little piece of information, you'll feel tired and bored.. Not only does this show respect to the teacher, it also helps prevent your mind from wandering. What can distract (使分心) you from listening? It might be a friend who is trying to pass you a note, or a group of kids who are talking loudly as they pass by your classroom.
Finally, you need to take notes because you will not remember everything the teacher said. You'll have to take down the notes so that you can review it after class.
Listening isn't always easy, but if you flow these simple ways, you'll be much more successful in your classes.
A. Here are some suggestions. B. You'll need to look at the teacher. C. So make yourself pay attention to what the teacher is saying. D. Taking notes also makes you pay attention to the class. E. It can even be some birds outside the classroom window. |
Writing a funny speech is possibly a lot harder than writing a serious one. Try these steps to make it easy.
. Ask your partner, friends, etc. if they agree with you that you have chosen a funny topic. If you can't think of a funny topic, choose one on everyday activities.
Research your topic. If you can't think of enough witticisms(妙语) of your own, go online and hunt down other people's. If you're at a party, you won't need to be too serious about using other people's materials. , be sure to acknowledge(承认) them so that you are not copying.
Write in a humorous way. . Choose something that everyone is sure to know and understand. Make jokes about your topic; that way, everyone will like to read it.
Read your speech out to someone before giving it. If he or she doesn't laugh, this might be a sign for you to go back to the drawing board.
. Someone who is a lot like most of your listeners would be a good listener, because you will know exactly what to say to make him or her laugh.
Have fun! If you're nervous to give your speech because you don't think anyone will laugh, things may go on even worse. . The chances are that you'll never have to speak in front of them again.
A. Get a good listener B. Choose a funny topic C. So just enjoy your speech and don't mind your listeners| D. But if you are presenting in public E. Humour works best when everyone "gets it" |
Schools in different countries have different rules. Some of them are very special. Let's take a look at them.
Japan: Most students in Japan have to wear uniforms like sports suits and skirts. They ask girls to wear white socks in a certain way and boys to have the same hairstyle (发型). And in many Japanese schools, students can't go to the cinema, leave home in the evening or play video games.
The US: In some schools, students must wear indoor shoes every day. So they won't fall down. Also they don't dirty the schools. Students can't chew gum (嚼口香糖), because it's not easy to clean. And if students chew gum in class, they may not focus on their study.
France: Students in France can have their own mobile phones, but they mustn't use them at school.
Special across the world |
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Japan |
Students must wear uniforms, like sports suits and skirts. Schools ask girls to wear in a certain way. Boy students should have the same hairstyle. Students can't hang out in the evening or play video games. |
The US |
Students must wear indoor shoes to keep themselves safe and the schools . Students can't chew gum in class. |
France |
Students can't mobile phones at school. |
There is a new trend(趋势)—letting kids choose their punishments (惩罚)when they do something wrong. Sally's mom has admitted(承认)that she uses the method and her daughter once chose having her computer taken away for a month as her punishment. Do you think this is a good way to courage better behavior (行为)?
| "They should! I'm tired of the unfair punishments that my parents have chosen!" —Reader Alice |
| "It's not so good. I think kids would make up the punishment,so that they can avoid something. " —Actress Mary |
| "The point of punishment is for kids to learn what they did was wrong. If they choose it in their own way,they won't take it seriously. " —Singer Jenny |
| "I think it's a good thing for kids to choose punishments. It can help give them a bigger sense of responsibility (责任). And it teaches them valuable lessons." —Writer Tony |
| "Of course not. What's the use of even punishing someone if they can choose their own punishments as they like?" —Doctor David |
As we know, it is difficult for parents of every family to teach their children to be responsible(有责任的) for housework.
Shatian School in Shanghai is making its students do housework for their parents. Third graders must learn how to cook and clean; sixth graders do the laundry, and seventh and eighth graders cook balanced meals with 15 yuan.
Many parents think it's a good way for children to try housework, but they don't know how to do it at home. With the following ideas, you can get your children to help at home.
If you want to make your children think that they can do everything quite right, please give lots of praise(赞扬) at home. Talk more about what he did right, not about what he didn't do. If your child finishes some difficult work, give him or her a Sunday trip or a ball game as a reward.
In most schools, all students must wear the school uniforms when they are at school. But not every student likes the school uniform.
Li Jia, a 13-year-old girl from No. 9 Middle School, says, "I don't like my school uniform at all. It is too ugly(丑的). I think girls need to wear some colorful clothes. But, I have to wear it every day. "
However, Zhang Yang, also a middle school student, has different opinions(观点). He says, "I like my school uniform. It is very beautiful. It is a symbol of my school and I like my school very much. "
Mr. Chen, a teacher, says, "It's good for the students to wear uniforms. It saves a lot of time and money. My daughter spends(花费)much time on her clothes. But now, she never asks me to buy clothes for her because she has to wear the school uniform. "
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In the past few years I have had many difficulties while trying to learn English, but I have got over(克服)them and made a lot of 1.
The spelling of words and the meanings of them were the first difficulties I met 2 a beginner, but I have found my own ways to 3them. As for spelling, I never write a new word over and over again to memorize it, but I try to practice its 4. Now, I can spell a word out 5 I read it out. As for meanings, I like to put a word into a 6 to learn its meaning. If I quite 7 use a word, both its spelling and meanings will not be difficult to remember. After all (毕竟), learning English is to 8 it.
Grammar 9 another difficulty. But I have dealt with it, too. I often 10 lots of time reading the English articles. By doing so, I have got a good sense(感觉) of English.
Finally, I want to say that learning English takes time and hard work.