Mark started middle school when he was twelve. He studied very hard and always got good grades. He was very interested in 1, especially running. He got up early every morning and 2 to school.
In his second year, Mark took part in the school's sports meeting and 3 a race. His parents were happy with him and 4 him a computer. But things began to change. Mark stopped getting up 5. He also lost interests in sports. His grades were not so good as before.
One night, about one o'clock in the morning, Mark's mother 6 him playing computer games in his room. Then she knew why he 7 so much. But she didn't take his 8 away. Instead, she had a 9 talk with him. She told him he was old enough to know well what to do, and what not to do.
After hearing his mother's 10 words, Mark was sorry for his change and decided to make good use of his time from then on.
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Chinese Folk Music Chinese folk music is connected with ancient Chinese stories. One of the classics（经典著作）, shijing, included some folk songs from the West Zhou to the Spring and Autumn Period. Traditional Chinese musical instruments include guzheng, pipa, erhu, xiao and so on. |
Weiqi Weiqi, called yi in ancient China, is a smart board game between two players with a history of over 3,000 years. People believe weiqi is the beginning of all ancient chess games. |
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Chinese Handwriting Chinese handwriting is a special art of Asian cultures. Brush handwriting is much loved around the world. Wang Xizhi was very famous for brush handwriting. He made a great achievement in Chinese handwriting. |
Chinese Painting In ancient China, most of the Chinese paintings were done on paper or silk. Traditional Chinese painting includes mountains and water, flowers and birds, figures（人物）. The highest form of Chinese painting is mountains and water. |
In order to help teenagers build a strong body, students in Grade 9 have to take part in zhongkao P.E. test every year. To prepare for the test, many junior high school students try their best to train hard.
On April 18, Sun Gao from Hangzhou, Zhejiang finished his P.E. test. After three years of hard training, he got 26.5 points.
" It wasn't a high score, since many of my classmates got full scores—30 points, but I'm still happy, since I tried my best." Sun said. "I think the P.E. test is really good for us. By hard training, I am much stronger now." He added.
Gong Siyu from Chengdu, Sichuan is in Grade 8 now. "I signed up（报名） for an after-school training class. I practice every Saturday evening for two hours, doing pull-ups（引体向上）, an 800-meter run and basketball," she said. In 2022, when Gong takes the test, the P.E. test will be 60 points in zhongkao.
"I think it's a good thing." Gong said. "Health is important, and by preparing for the test, we get more chances to exercise and relax."
Time passes rapidly with no sound. It has been 100 years since the Communist Party of China（CPC中国共产党） was founded（成立）. There are many stories about the Party and me.
Both my parents are members of the Party. When I was younger, they told me many touching stories about the CPC. The spirits of Jinggangshan and Yan'an moved me so much. From that time I became interested in the Party.
As I grew up, I learned more. In my eyes, my parents regard their membership in the Party as an important thing. Deeply, they know they should help others. They give away clothes to people in need. The give food to the poor. They help the cleaners sweep the streets. From them, I understand the duty of the Party members.
A few years have passed. I have read lots of books and watched movies that show the spirit of the CPC. What's more, I have joined in many activities that are about the Party.
Now I am a League member（团员）. I believe I will be a real Party member one day. If I become a member of the Party, I will do what I can to help others. I'm looking forward to that day!
The eyes are the windows of our soul（灵魂）. However, you have to look after them properly. Your eyes need everyday attention.
Pay more attention to your diet. Have more fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs and milk. It's good for your eyes. Besides, we should take some Vitamins A and B2 regularly（有规律地）.
Have a regular sleep. It relaxes the eye muscles（肌肉） and gives them the rest required. Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day, or you will get dark circles under the eyes.
Exercise eyes every day. Blink（眨眼） your eyes regularly, which makes the eyeballs watery, and gives them a good wash.
Use your eyes in right ways. Rubbing（摩擦） is harmful to your eyes. For example, if a small thing goes into your eye, don't rub it. Don't read or write in the sun. Too much reading, writing, watching TV or working on the computer can also cause eyes tired, so a good rest is required.
If you always take care of God's most beautiful gift, your eyes will be very colorful!
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Tips for looking after your eyes |
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Pay more attention to your diet. |
◆Have more fresh fruits, , fish, eggs and milk. ◆Take Vitamins A and B2 regularly. |
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Have a regular sleep. |
Sleep for 7 to 8 hours every day. |
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Blink the eyes regularly. |
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Use your eyes in right ways. |
◆Don't rub the eyes. ◆Don't read or write . ◆Don't read, write, watch TV or on the computer too much. |
On May 22, 2021, people in China and around the world felt sad because China's "father of hybrid rice（杂交水稻）" Yuan Longping died.
Yuan worked as a teacher at an agriculture（农业） school in An Jiang, Hunan after graduation. Seeing many people die of hunger from 1959 to 1961, he decided to study hybrid rice.
Yuan spent four years looking for a wild rice strain（品牌） that could be crossed（杂交）. In 1964, he found it!
Yuan put all his life into creating hybrid rice, which ended hunger for millions of people not only in China, but around the world. Hybrid rice is grown in 57 percent of China's rice fields. It is also grown in over 40 countries, including India, the US and Brazil.
In 2020, Yuan's team set a new world record in growing hybrid rice.
Yuan was not only a great scientist but also a talented man. He had many hobbies, such as volleyball, swimming and violin.
Though he has left, we will respect and remember him forever.
A: Mom, could I invite my friends to my birthday party this Sunday?
B: . That sounds like fun.
A: Could I borrow some money?
B: What for?
A: I need to buy some drinks and snacks.
B: ?
A: I am going to buy them tomorrow.
B: ?
A: I am going to have the party in my bedroom. I think it is a good place for a party.
B: OK. By the way, ?
A: I will invite Jack, Rose and Gina.
B: ?
A: No, I don't need anything else.
B: Have a good time!
A: Thanks, mom!
