One place that is very important in my life is my grandmother's house. She 1in a small village in the south of the country. I go there every summer, to visit my grandmother, 2the city and relax.
The village is just a group of white houses on a hillside with some shops, and it's3peaceful.
One reason why I like it is because it's a beautiful place. My grandmother has a lovely garden and we always sit 4the trees, drinking sweet tea and chatting. It's so pleasant. But the main reason why this place is so important to me is5. She is so kind to me, and wonderful to talk to. Also, she's a great cook and the meals she prepares are simple 6so fresh and. rich? No, no, I mean tasty. And she's always giving me eh. What do you call 7?—small plates of food during the day, so I always return home feeling calm and refreshed and8!
I wouldn't like9there, though. I prefer living in the city. I'm a city person. I10live in a small village where everybody knows each other. I'd rather live in a busy, exciting place. But I really love visiting the villages for holiday.
What Does a Lifelong Learner Look Like?
Lifelong learners never think of themselves as the greatest expert in anything. They continue-to learn and bring a great deal to the groups they belong to. What does a lifelong learner look like? Here are some of their main characteristics (特征).
●They are knowledge seekers. They are always searching for much information on a topic they're interested in and looking for new experience or opportunities to improve their knowledge or skills.
●They are social and self-directed learners. They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions around subjects they are interested in. ___________________ they also know their own learning styles, and their strengths and weaknesses. They can plan and organize their own learning.
●They are critical(批判性的) thinkers. They always use a lot of ways to analyze (分析) and synthesize(A EX)information. From their research they judge the information to see if it is useful for the question at hand.
●They are problem solvers. They will meet different problems while learning. However, they usually see problems as challenges and life experiences and try to stand above them.
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Li Hua met a foreigner on his way home. L is for Li Hua; F is for the foreigner.
F: Excuse me. I'm afraid I am lost.
L: Sure! Let me see.... You're now here near the bus station the heart of the city.
F: Oh... yes.
L: Go straight down, and then turn left, go straight, and at the third crossing you'll see it on your right.
F:
L: About thirty minutes' walk. And you can also take the No.1 Bus from this bus station and go 5 stops. You need to get off at People's Park, Renming Gongyuan in Chinese.
F: Okay... Thank you!
L: No problem.... And, you can also ride a shared bike. Do you have AliPay on your phone?
F: Thanks a lot.
L: You're welcome.
A. Well, how can I get to the nearest bookstore from here? B. If you do, you can go there on the bike. C. That's all right. D. Could you tell me where I am on this map? E. Ten minutes is enough, if the traffic is good. F. It's my first day in the city. G. How long will it take to walk there? |
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English
World language
Once people a language that everybody in the world could understand. Now, for the time in human history, perhaps there is one -- English It is the official language in more than 50 countries and 250-300 million people it as a second language. Some say that half the world will be speaking it in the year 2050.
Difficult to master?
English is not the language to learn -- most of its common verbs are irregular and it has a large vocabulary -- at least 200, 000 words are in common use.
User-friendly
But some things make easy. For example, nouns don't have gender ( 性别) and the usages of verbs are simpler than other languages. There is one form to speak to someone directly -- "you". Adjectives don't agree nouns, and many nouns are often also verbs.
English Is Everywhere
Some other languages may have more speakers, like Chinese. But English in many different areas. It is the language of transport: most airline pilots and air-traffic controllers use it. At English is the international language of communication.
The Future of English
What is the future of English as a global language? Will language ever replace it? Many think not -- it is already too popular.
