People all over the world celebrate the New Year. However, not all countries celebrate 1the same way, and in some countries, the New Year doesn't begin on the 2 date every year.
In many countries, the New Year begins on 1st January, but people start celebrating on 31st 3 , New Year's Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. 4 they're waiting for the New Year; they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o'clock, everyone 5 down from 10: 10, 9, 8… As soon as it's 12 o'clock, everyone shouts very 6 , “Happy New Year!”
New Year's Day is often a 7. day. Some families get together for a special meal. When the weather is fine, many families go out for a 8.
On New Year's Day, many people make 9. for the new year. They 10 a list of things, such as “I will help more with housework. I will work 11 at school than others. ” or “I won't spend so much time 12video games. ” When they have made 13list, they read it to their family or fri ends and promise to 14their resolutions.
So it doesn't matter how they celebrate,15 people in countries all over the world, it's a time to say goodbye to the old year, and to welcome the new.
The label（标签）, Made in China, is one that is becoming increasing common in shopping centers all over the world.
In the United States, shoppers at Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer（零售商）, have a wide selection of products mostl y produced in China. The large amount of Chinese imports have created a large selection of goods in other countries as people begin to buy more and more products made in China. These goods are even widely available in other Asian nations, where Chinese-made goods are quite popular. Chinese brand names are also becoming more well-known outside China.
When Chinese Americans visit family and friends in their homeland, gifts from the U. S. are a must. But TVs and fashionable clothes aren't rare any more, and anything 'Made in China' shouldn't be considered in any case.
"When I decide to visit my family members in China, I will have a big headache. What should I buy for them? They may not all speak English, but everyone in China knows those three words," a Chinese American said. "When they see the label 'Made in China,' they will think, 'Why do you send me this?' "
The development of China has surprised the world with its growth. As a result, the other countries are beginning to try to reduce Chinese goods with the use of taxes（税）and import restrictions. However, the development on the Chinese economy still affects the world in many ways.
Mr. Evans works in Sydney. Last week he had a two-week holiday, but he didn't know where to go. He said to his friend Robert, “I hate the hot weather here, but I can't find a cool place in Australia. Where shall I take my holiday?” ‘That's easy,' said Robert, ‘You can go to Moscow. Snow and ice are covering the ground there now. ' Mr. Evans agreed with his friend. He bought a plane ticket and soon got to Moscow. He had a happy time there. But one day he got into trouble. After lunch he went to a park outside the city. He saw a dog following him while he was walking past a house. It was hungry and wished him to give it some food to eat, But he had no piece of bread or cake in his pockets. He tried to send it away, but it began to bark at him. Just at that moment, he saw a stone on the ground. He tried to pick it up but he coul dn't. ‘How strange these Russians are!' Mr. Evans said to himself, ‘They do not tie their dogs, but firmly tie the stones!'
Have you ev er thought of such questions as “Why do I have to study math?”or “I am not interested in history at all. My dream is to be an actor. Should I give up history?”
Maybe you are right. After you leave school, it's not necessary for you to understand everything. But please remember that at school, besides getting knowledge, you should pay attention to some other important things.
First, try to find what you are most interested in. At school, you study many subjects. Try to find what you like and what you don't like. This may be helpful to you in the future.
Second, maybe you don't like math and you want to drop it. But the logical thinking ability from math can help you solve some problems. At school, you should practice your brain by thinking.
Third, you should believe in yourself. Maybe you learn French at school, but you don't need to speak French at all. But learning French can prove that you have the ability of learning languages. Suppose you go to France one day and find a good job well. At school I learned French well, and now I must be able to learn German. But if you have no confidence, what will happen?
Try to challenge yourself as often as possible. I think many of us like playing computer games. When we fail in a game, we always want to try it again. Why? Because it is hard for us to get the highest m ark. If we want to challenge ourselves, we must face more difficult things and make greater progress.
Where is Love? How can we find Love? Once a little boy wanted to meet Love. He knew it was a long trip to where Love lived, so he got his things ready with some pizzas and drinks and started off. When he passed three streets, he saw an old woman sitting in the park and watching some birds. She looked very hungry. The boy gave her a pizza. She took it and smiled at him. The smile was so beautiful that he wanted to see it again, so he gave her a Coke. Once again she smiled. The boy was very happy.
They sat there all afternoon, eating and smiling, but they said nothing. When it grew dark, the boy decided to leave. But before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. The woman gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door of his house, his mother was surprised by the look of joy(快乐) on his face and asked what had made him so happy. “I had lunch with Love. She has got the most beautiful smile in the world. ”
At the same time, the old woman's son was also surprised at his mother's pleasure and asked why. “I ate a pizza in the park with Love,” she said, “and he is much younger than I expected. ”
If the world is full of love, we can enjoy a better life.
Lots of people know about Abing and his music. Abing was a folk m and he had some famous pieces of music.
Abing was born in WuXi1893. He had a poor childhood. His mother died when he was young. His f taught him to play musical instruments,(例如), erhu. Abing showed his musical aand became famous. After his father died, his life grew. He developed a serious illness and becameb. He(居住在)the street and (挣钱) bymusic.
Abing could play over 600 pieces of music. Many of these wereby Abing himself. What a pity! Only sixof music (总共)were recorded. Erquanyingyue is played and praised by all the great erhu['mɑːstəs] . It has become (……之一)China's national treasures.
