Book Lovers(3 persons)
John: @David @Charlie Hi, guys!
David: Hello, John! What's up?
John: I'm reading a book these days. It's so good that I can't put it down.
Charlie: @John Hello!
John: The Gay Genius by Lin Yutang.
David:
John: It's about Su Dongpo's experiences and his works.
Charlie: I want to read it, too.
David: Me, too. Where can I get it? @John
John:
Charlie: Thanks for telling us about the book.
John: After we finish it, we can make a date to communicate our ideas.
A. My pleasure. B. What's it about? C. How much is it? D. That sounds interesting. E. I got it last month. F. What's the name of the book? G. I bought it in the bookstore near our school. |
I know a Catherine who is smart, educated and interesting. But I avoid her because she never1 complaining(抱怨)! For years, I fought against my feelings, because I really like and admire her, but I've found I just can't be her friend. Her world is 2 “buts…”. The trip would have been nice, but the drive was too long. The food was good, but the light of the restaurant was too 3. The hotel was too hot, the bed hurt her back and the room service was too slow. Her complaints were 4 changing me. Months ago, my best friend Daisy was listening to me complaining about Catherine 5 she just became really angry. “Either break up with her, or leave me alone.” She shouted at me, “I'm tired of listening to your complaining.” Her honesty surprised me, and I began to keep myself away from Catherine. Later, I did6 her.
Now I try to remain happy and positive (积极的) about life, and find friends of the same. There's been scientific research lately. It shows that people who find7 to be thankful for their lives are actually happier, and I believe that is true. Endless complaining seems to control your life if you let it come into your brain. And too much complaining will actually make your life 8 .
Some people take “gratitude (感激之情) walks” every day, where they9 their lives in a positive way. By developing a grateful attitude, you can be turned away from what's troubling you, and10what makes you happy. Then you will have a beautiful life.
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:I think kids learn better by studying for tests. If you actually sit and study what you are supposed to learn, you'll remember it. Hands-on projects might end up making a kid feel stressed if they are trying to finish on time, and If you are stressed, you might not learn as much.
:When people study, they remember what was in the book. If they know they have a test, they will most likely to take notes on all the important information to help them with the test, so they will learn it better.
:With a hands-on project, you can be creative while you learn. It's also a lot more fun than sitting at a desk with flashcards. Plus, with a hands-on project, you can learn more than you expected. It's more satisfying to learn on your own without someone explaining it to you.
:Hands-on projects are better. When you are studying for a test, it can get boring and then you can get distracted(注意力分散的). You learn better doing projects because it is not boring and you experience new things depending on what you are doing.
:I think kids learn hands-on projects because they have to consider the topic, instead of just memorizing information that they'll forget about after the test. Also, completing a project is good for spending time with your friends or family.
In students' daily talks, celebrities （ 名 人 ） are usually a hot topic, including their dress, behavior, families and other personal things. Then, is it a celebrity's job（职责）to be a good role model? Please read the following students' debate.
Is it a celebrity's job to be a good role model?
It's a celebrity's job to be a good role model because people usually look up to stars. If a celebrity drinks and smokes, his fans will follow him because they look up to the celebrity so much. If a celebrity's lifestyle is inappropriate for kids, then their parents should be more careful about what they let their kids see.
I think everyone should try to be a good role model, even if you are not a celebrity! You can still be a role model to your sisters and brothers, a younger neighbor, or anyone. But I think celebrities should be very good, because they are role models for so many people!
A celebrity doesn't have to try to be a good role model. They are famous because they worked hard at what they love for a living .They should, however, try to make good choices for themselves, not their fans. Lots of stars have to post apology (道歉) letters after being caught doing bad things. It's good, but if the only reason they do is to win back their fans, it's not good.
Although it is a wonderful thing to be a good role model, that's not what the celebrities must do. They are famous because they love what they do and are good at it. Being a role model is never in the job. If the celebrity knows they are affecting the young people, they should try hard to set a good example.
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This year 2,300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools, meet US teenagers, and form impressions of America. They will learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In turn, George's son Mike spent a year in Fred's home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months' study, the language began to come to him. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
The father's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than one of the members. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.
“Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.
Meanwhile, in America, Mike, a German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize (批 评) American schools,” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There should be some middle ground between the two.”
A. Family life, too, was different. B. But I have to say that I like it very much. C. Here is a two-way student exchange in action. D. School was quite different from what he had expected—much harder. E. In fact, there are many differences between the two countries' cultures. F. At the same time, about 1, 300 American teenagers will go to other countries. |
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According to the traditional Chinese custom, 2018 is just the year of Dog. Ranking as the eleventh animal in the Chinese zodiac -- the Shengxiao, Dog is a symbol of loyalty (忠诚) and honesty.
●Self-mocker (自嘲)
Words and phrases including dogs (Gou in Chinese) are commonly used by young people when telling jokes about themselves. For example, you can say “Valentine's Day has nothing to do with me since I am a single dog.” It is believed that dog-related words and phrases usually have good humour.
●Close relationship
Among some young people, adding “dog” to a friend's name has the meaning of a close relationship. One of the most famous examples in China is that the actor Lin Gengxin is called Lin Gou by his close friends and beloved fans.
●Easy to raise
Kids with pleasant names are easy to bring up, according to an ancient Chinese saying. Parents in the countryside prefer to give nicknames including Gou Sheng and Gou Dan to their kids in the hope that they are as easy to be raised as dogs.
●Metaphor (隐喻)
Since dogs are considered to have many good qualities ( 品 质 ), the word is included in more than 10 Chinese metaphors. For example, “serve like a dog or a horse,” is used to describe someone who is ready to work hard for the people who have powers.
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Learning to communicate well is a skill you will use all your life. You need this skill in your personal life to express your feelings to friends and family members. You need to be able to communicate well in school, too. Your future job success may also depend on your ability to communicate.
Kinds of Communication
There are two main kinds of communication. The first kind is verbal communication( 语 言 交 流 ). It includes the use of words to send information. Speaking and writing are both forms of verbal communication.
Nonverbal communication(非语言交流) includes any means of sending a message that does not use words. Your appearance, body language and the way you react are all forms of nonverbal communication.
Being an Active Listener
Communication is a two-way process. Sometimes you are the sender and sometimes you are the receiver. To receive the messages clearly, it helps to be an active listener. Active listening is a communication skill in which the listener shows a clear understanding of what a person is saying. You can do this in several ways.
◆Repeat what you think the speaker is saying.
◆Let the speaker know you are listening by nodding or shaking your head.
◆If the message you receive is not clear, ask questions.
◆Listen before answering.
◆Do not interrupt(打断). Allow the speaker to finish what he or she has to say.
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A female swimming athlete once set a goal（目标）for herself. She decided to swim across the English Channel before she retired. If she could succeed, she would be the first person in the world did it. On that day, she jumped into the sea without any hesitation（犹豫）and swam towards the opposite bank without any . In the journey, she faced heavy fog, heavy rain and heavy waves. she was tired, she still carried on swimming. But in the end, she gave up. And she didn't know that the opposite bank was only one mile away when she gave up.
Later she about the reason. And she said, “The reason why I gave up is that I could not see the place which I was going to reach ” It was a great pity that one mile broke her dream.
Since we were young too many success stories have been telling us about courage and persistence（坚持）. But they never told us where courage and persistence. You can only have courage when you know where your goal is. You can only manage to persist when you know where your goal is.
And that's because when you know where your goal is, you can only prepare well in the mind. Courage and persistence never from the sky. They come from weighing between input and output.
A life without goal is a ship without a compass. It goes nowhere. There is no courage or persistence in a life without goals.
