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1. Posted by: Monica, Canada April 24 10.41 |
Black bread with honey— A friend of mine stayed in a hotel in India and the manager gave this to her for stomachache. It really works. Just take a piece of bread and toast it until it's black. Then put honey on the bread and eat it. It doesn’t look good, but it can really help. So if you get stomachache, try this remedy (治疗法). |
2. Posted by: Norma, USA April 24 9.25 |
An onion—If youget a high temperature, use an onion. It sounds strange but it helps. Cut one large onion in half and tie the half an onion to the bottom of each of your feet. You shouldn’t wear socks of course! I use this on my kids and it works every time. The remedy came from a relative from down south. |
3. Posted by: Hell, Australia April 23 18.03 |
A wet teabag—Here is my tip for toothache. You should put a wet teabag on the sore tooth. I always have a wet teabag in the fridge so it's there when I need it. |
4. Posted by: Lameed, England April 23 16. 15 |
Salt water—When I was a child, I got a lot of headaches and my grandmother always did this for me. Put a few drops of warm salt water in your ears. Don’t use really hot water. Do this three or four times for both ears. Then lie down and close your eyes for about ten minutes. |
The Secret of Success
① Your best chance of success is by doing what you really want to do. Ask yourself, "If money for free?" Then just do what you like to do.
② Think about what you are going to do. You have to start somewhere and it may be quite a real beginning. Whether you are beginning in business or you're dreaming to be a star, you have to start at the bottom.
③ Great ambition(目标) 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, and now his company has planes, trains and cars.
④The only people who succeed without hard work are lottery(彩票) winners. You need a "can do" attitude(态度) and you must work step by step, which will help you get what you really want. You are on the right way to win the success.
⑤If you always say someone is successful, it doesn't mean anything to you. Learn from those who have already succeeded in something, especially where they do the same as you want to do.
A. Think big B. Start small
C. Follow the leaders D. Find the work you love
E. Be prepared to work hard
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①Sometimes I get angry and shout at my friends. That makes them think I'm not friendly to them. | A. Let your parents know you will not be alone. Also, you can ask a teacher to talk to your parents about the after-school activities. |
②In my teacher's eye s, I am a good student. Both my classmates and my parents also think so. No one knows what my problem is. I often feel worried about my schoolwork. | B. Don't worry. Even the great piano players have to practice a lot. Hard work and a lot of practice are the only ways if you want to become a good piano player. |
③My parents never let me play computer games. They want me to study all the time and get good results. I feel unhappy. | C. When you feel angry, you should stop talking and walk away until you keep calm. |
④ I want to take part in some after-school activities, but my parents think they are too dangerous and don't let me to go out alone. | D. Don't worry. Everybody worries about their schoolwork, even the top students. Find a hobby or a sport to help you relax. |
⑤My mother asks me to have piano lessons. She makes me practise two hours a day. I really try my best, but I just can't play well. | E. Tell your parents that many children play computer games and do well at school, too. Ask them to let you play computer games for a short time on weekends. |
| A. Don't bring any food or drink into the room. B. You must put back the books at right places after reading. C. You can't talk to drivers when the bus is moving. D. You have to clean the classroom every day. |
①Computer room
②School bus
③Library
④Classroom
Many young people want to be famous players like Yao Ming. They think they will own (拥有) everything when they are famous. And then they will do what they want. For example, when you are famous, you can do something good for schools and charities (慈善机构). You can also do some work to help others. However, as a famous person, it is not easy. You will meet many problems. If you are famous, people will follow you everywhere. They are around you every day, but you'll never know who your real (真正的) friends are. You'll lose your own (自己的) life. In fact, many famous people are not happy. They feel that the life before was more interesting.
This is my family tree. My name is Jack. I'm English. I have a big family. My wife(妻子) Allen is a teacher. We have two children. Tom is my son. Linda is my daughter. They are students in No. 2 Middle School. My father's name is Jeff. My mother's name is Grace. They are at home. Bill is my brother. He is a worker. Nancy is my wife's sister. She is a doctor. My wife's mother's name is Sue. Her father's name is Harry. They are old, too.

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"You have saved my horse," Queen Olivia told the young boy standing before her .””Now you shall have a reward." Peter nervously ran his fingers through his brown hair. The frightened horse had run past him as he worked in the field that morning. He would have helped it whether it belonged to the queen or not .But he had to admit that getting a reward was nice.
Two of the queen's men appeared. One carried a mirror. Red jewels shone on top of the minor's silver frame. The other carried wooden care with a chicken inside it.
"Only one reward can be yours," the queen said" Choose wisely"" That's easy.” Peter said.” I will take the chicken.” Some of the queen's men laughed. It was clear that they thought he had made a foolish choice.
“And why did you choose the chicken? The queen asked.” Well, I don't know much about jewels," Peter answered.” But I do know about chickens. The chicken will provide eggs for my family for a long while.”
Queen Olivia smiled.” Then you did make a wise choice." she said.“ That mirror may look fancy. But the jewels you see are only colored glass, and the frame is painted silver. The chicken is much more valuable." Peter took the chicken and bowed." Thank you, your majesty“
“You are a smart child, ”the queen added. “I could use a smart boy to help take care of my horses. Would you like to take the job?” Peter smiled. “Thank you very much!” he said excitedly. A job at the castle paid well. Now his family would eat well for the rest of their lives—all because ⑹ !
There are many festivals in China, and the Spring Festival is the most important in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare(准备) things. Usually it is in January or February. In 2018, it will be on February 16th.The people buy pork, beef, chicken, fruit and many other things, and they often make a special kind of food called "dumplings". It means "come together". On that day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. On the Festival Eve, all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. They sing, dance and play all kinds of games. Others get the dinner ready. ①When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. Children usually get some Lucky Money (压岁钱)or red packets. At night, people let off fireworks to welcome the coming of the Spring Festival. ②All the people, rich or poor, old or young, are the happiest at this time.
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Beijing Opera used to sound strange to Dou Yi. The 14-year-old Beijinger said whenever she came across Beijing Opera on TV. she changed the channel(频道).
But since Dou entered the Xuanwu branch school of Beijing No.15 Middle School, she has been studying Beijing Opera in music class every week.
Dou and her classmates listen to Beijing Opera and learn the basics(基础知识) from professional actors.
“We laugh sometimes because the tunes(声调) are really hard to learn. ” said Dou.
“After all. I am no longer a layman(外行). ”she said.
Since 2008, schools around the country have been teaching students Beijing Opera. Clearly. Dou's school has been taking the job seriously.
Yang Ning, 14, is Dou's classmate. She has been studying Beijing Opera since she was 8.She is a member of the school's Beijing Opera club.
Yang said she had learned a lot from Beijing Opera.
“I learn a lot of history from the operas. ”she said.“ I've also found out about many ancient poems. since there are so many of them in the operas.”
Yang doesn't think everyone can learn to sing Beijing Opera well. But she does say that it's helpful for all people to learn about it.
“The more you learn about it, the more you understand it. It would be a great pity if it did!” she said.
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A.But she said that now she would watch Beijing Opera on TV. B.If people do study it,this old art form won't disappear. C.Like most of today's teenagers,Dou loves pop music. D.It's part of a plan to introduce the country's artistic traditions to young people. E.Her father wanted her to learn Beijing Opera. F.They also sing along with the operas. G.Beijing Opera is a kind of traditional Chinese culture. |
Good communication between parents and children can help develop a loving family relationship. Here are some tips on improving family communication.
Stop what you're doing and spend a few moments listening. Listen to what your parents want to say and try to understand the feelings they are expressing.
When communicating with loved ones, we will only take interest in what we want to say. Instead, we should always take interest in what your parents want to say.
You should carefully choose the words you want to say. Show your feelings by saying how you feel instead of pointing the finger at someone else. It is important to think first before you want to say something.
It is also important to mind the way you say. Kind words and soft tones can always make others feel you're sincere. So you should know what you say and how you say it.
A. Think first.
B. Learn to listen.
C. Find golden time for your family.
D. Be interested in others' words.
E. Know how to express.
When a person is hurt or becomes sick, people will give him immediate (立即的 )care. We call it first aid(急救). When there is a sudden(突然的) situation, , so first aid plays a very important role. Immediate action is necessary when someone loses lots of blood.
Everyone should know something about how to care for a person with a sudden illness, Even a small cut can be very dangerous.
When first aiders face a sudden situation, they must keep calm. He or she must know how to control blood and take care of injuries.
In our country, hundreds of people die in traffic accidents every year because most people don't have first aid knowledge. We may face a sudden situation anywhere. One day somebody in our family may get hurt or suddenly become ill.
A. If more people know about first aid, more lives could be saved.
B. If we don't want to be helpless in such a situation, we have to know about first aid.
C. time is very important
D. Knowing how to move the injured without causing (引起) more injuries is also very important.
E. And it may end up with death, so everyone should know something about first aid.
When George was thirty-five, he bought a small plane and learned to fly it. He soon became very good at it and made his plane do ①all kinds of tricks.
George had a friend. His name was Mark. One day George wanted to take Mark up in his plane. Mark thought, "I've traveled in a big plane several times, but I've never been in a small one. So I'll do."
They went up, and George flew around for half an hour and did all kind sof tricks in the air.
When they came down again, Mark was very glad to be back ②safely, and he said to his friend in a shaking (颤抖的)voice ,"Well ,George, thank you very much for those two trips in your plane."
George was very surprised and said, "Two trips?"
"Yes, my first and my last," answered Mark.
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Jack passed the entrance exam and was going to a famous university. These days, his father is looking for a mobile phone for him so that they can keep in touch with each other. Tom was a senior middle school student. He likes sports very much and plays football every afternoon. But after class this afternoon he has to buy a pair of shoes because his shoes were broken. There's a party this evening——for Mary's 15th birthday .Her family are making preparations for it. Her brother's job is to buy some drink. Joan has a bad memory, but she doesn't want to forget the past, especially the happy moments. Bill traveled a lot when he was young. Now that he has stopped his work, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs. |
A. "Impossible is nothing!"——It speaks out to the teens. It tells them to do something, but only if they think it's worth it. And if so, why not do it wearing Adidas? B. "Always Coca-Cola."——Coke's slogans change every few years, but this one has enjoyed a lasting popularity because it shows the brand's spirit. It seems to say “Coke is the only drink; there are no other forms of drink.” C. "Focus on life."——It is from Olympus connecting photos and beauty. It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them——using Olympus digital cameras of course! D. "Good teeth, good health."——It comes from Colgate toothpaste telling you brushing for 2 minutes will be healthy for everyone. E. "Feel the new space."When you hear the slogan, you will know there is Samsung product for you to call anyone. F. "Project Hope——School every child." There are some public service advertisement that educate people about public service projects, such as the Project Hope. G. "Make me you window of the world!" The advertises say that the Weekly Magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert(撒哈拉沙漠) is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of colorful pictures, is your window of the world. |
Sunderland is just 16 years old, but the U.S.A. boy is going to travel around the world on his own.
He will start his trip on June 14, 2010. He plans to spend 11 months on a sailboat. He hopes it will make him the youngest solo (单人的) U.S.A. person to sail around the world.
"It's going to be an exciting trip," he says. "Life changes you as you move along through it."
Sunderland is a good sailor (水手). His parents are both sailors. Sunderland sailed for the first time when he was just 6 weeks old.
But the trip will be full of danger. He will sail 33,800 kilometres. There will be typhoons and big waves. And he will be alone for thousands of hours. However, Sunderland thinks he can make it.
Do you like seeing photos of cute pets on Weibo or Douyin? These pets can be cats, dogs, birds, and pigs. They are big stars.
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Brother Cream: He gets lost on July 10th, 2012. Someone finds him after 26 days. Then from morning to night, he stays at a store in a bus station. He is very popular in Hong Kong. | Grumpy: She always looks like that she is not happy. This makes her famous on the Internet. In fact she is happy and she likes playing with toys. |
| Picture 1 Picture 2 Is your pet cute, smart or lazy? All of your photos must have a similar theme(相似主题). For example, if your pet is free-spirited (自由奔放的) and loves nature (大自然), don't post photos like this: "My cat is in a quiet room, eating delicious cat food and sleeping." You can post photos like this: "I'm Little Monkey. I like free life. I like running and I love nature. | |
If you also want your pet to be famous, you can do like this:
First, start an account(账号) on Weibo or Douyin and write your pet's "name". Second, post (发布) photos on the Internet as often as you can. It's best to do it every day. You can also write something to your photos. That way, people can find your account easily.
However, you must love taking photos of your pet. Remember to be happy. If not, do not have to do it!
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⑴Jimmy is very funny. He can tell interesting stories and make people laugh. He loves children very much. ⑵Mario takes after his father. His father is an engineer. They are both good at fixing up broken things. They like to help people repair things. ⑶Sandy is good at singing and dancing. She is very patient with old people. She also likes to play with children. ⑷Mandy is a middle school student. She is hard-working. She is good at cooking. She enjoys cooking food for others. ⑸Jimmy is outgoing. He likes sports very much. He is good at all kinds of ball games. He likes animals, too. |
A. We want to set up an environmental protection volunteers association in our school. Are you hard-working? We need people to help us put up signs and hand out notices. B. This is a non-profit sports club. We will teach children in our neighborhood to play ball games when their parents are busy working. We are in need of some coaches. C. This is Happy Old People's Home. We want to hold a New Year Party for the lonely old people. Are you good at dancing or singing? We hope you can join us. D. Here is Hope Welfare Homes for Children. Are you good at telling stories? Do you like children? We need volunteers to help us cheer up the poor children. E. Are you hard-working? Are you good at cooking? We need a teacher to teach the old people to cook in Active Old People University. You need to work for eight hours a day. F. Are you patient? Do you like children? We need people to take care of the blind and deaf children. We hope you can teach them to write and speak English. G. There are many broken bikes in our school. Are you good at fixing up bikes? We want to set up a team to repair the bikes. Then we can give them away to the people in need. |
Do you use emojis (表情符号) on your smartphone? One of the nice things about emojis is that people from all over the world can understand them.
Take the basic smiley face emoji as an example, At first, I thought it was just a normal, friendly smile. Later, I found out that it can mean something different, I read online that although the emoji is smiling, its eyes are looking downward, which makes it look like a fake smile (假笑).
Or what about the smiling face with a waving hand? But actually, Chinese people use this emoji to show that they don't want to talk to someone一the hand is waving "goodbye", as in"never talk to me again".
One of my favorite emojis is the "cry-laugh" emoji. At first, it meant "rolling on the floor laughing", or ROFL. But over the years, the meaning has changed. It is often used to describe situations that are so tragic (悲伤的) that you can't help but laugh to cheer yourself up.
It looks like the language of emojis changes over time, just like real language.
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A. It can mean that someone is looking down on you or even laughing at you. B. So we should be careful how we use it when speaking to others. C. But I have recently learned that some emojis have different meanings in China. D. In fact, some emojis also have double meanings in Western countries. E. It certainly looks friendly enough. |
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Lucy likes reading very much. Today she goes to buy some books. Jenny is an English girl. She likes apples very much. Her father buys some for her. Susan's mother is a teacher. She is ill today. Now she wants to see a doctor. Helen is in No. 1 Middle School. She is a good student. She likes stamps. Tony and his friends are interested in basketball. They play basketball every day after class. |
A. Renmin Park is a good place to walk and do some fishing. There is a playground for you to play basketball. B. There are all kinds of fruits in Riri Xian Fruit Shop. You can buy apples, oranges, bananas and so on. C. Books are on the shelf (书架) for you to buy in Guangming Book Shop. You can read the books here, too. D. Here is the biggest (最大的) post office in this town. There are many kinds of stamps. If you like them, come here and gel them. E. Oranges and bananas are very cheap. You can buy pears and peaches. But you can't buy apples here. F. People's Hospital opens from 8: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. If you are ill, come here, you will be better soon. G You can borrow (借) books and read books in Da Li library. |

In the village of Kila Raipur, India, people would like to take part in their unusual Olympics. Even though the villagers don't spend millions of dollars on the sport, these games seem to be much more fun than the real Olympics!
Now in its 77th year, the sport took place in the village Kila Raipur in an Indian state from January 31st to February 3rd. A villager named Inder Singh Grewal wanted to organize an event which would allow farmers to show their skills, maintain their culture and just have a good time.
Over the years, it has become popular and now includes not just the farmers, but also some of the world's finest athletes from 7 to 70 years old.
However, the ones that interest the biggest crowds are the special sports like the bull(公牛) races. In the races, bulls run at high speed against each other, with athletes balanced on small carts(手推车). Then there is the game that challenges athletes to lift bicycles with their teeth or better still, using their teeth to pull a car. If that is not special enough for you to get excited about this, there is a competition that allows a tractor(拖拉机)to run over an athlete's body!
All in all, the sport not only tests the skills and strength of its athletes, but also cheers up people .The best part is that everyone, old or young, can take part in the sport. So it`s no wonder that over 4,000 athletes and over a million watchers run into the small village of Kila Raipur each year!

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Jogging is basically running at a steady speed over short or long distances. It has become popular some twenty years and kept a favorite way of keeping healthy for lots of people.
One of the main advantages of jogging over many other sports is that it can be done anywhere. People jog around college campuses, in parks, in the countryside and even in urban areas. Similarly, no special equipment is required—no costly hats, or balls, and no expensive sports kit. , but the jogger can simply wear loose, comfortable clothing. Special jogging suits are widely available these days and can be bought quite cheaply but these are not necessary.
In addition to being able to jog anywhere, you can also jog at any time, in any season! It's not unusual to see joggers exercising in the height of summer or in the depth of winter! Jogging is a solo(单独的)sport.18..You can jog alone. A few words of warning, however: lone female joggers should be especially careful to choose sensible jogging routes, particularly at night time.
The act of jogging doesn't require any special training or skill. You do need to be basically healthy but then, after a few basic warm-up bends and stretches(伸展), you are ready to begin. . Do not overtire yourself by trying to go too fast. A steady, comfortable pace is your aim.
. It's good for the lungs, the heart and the circulation. It's easy and it's convenient. Why don't you try it? If you require more information, talk to one of the instructors at the sports centre. We are only too happy to help. Please remember: if you do decide to jog, talk to your doctor first if you have any health worries. Happy jogging!
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A. Jogging is excellent for keeping healthy. B. Good quality running shoes are advisable C. Special courts, fields and running tracks are not necessary. D. You simply start running, gently, and then build up to a steady pace. E. You don't need to wait until you have gathered a team or found a partner. |