In February 2021, a young man in Italy posted a video on Tik Tok about his new neighbor—and their unbelievable piano talent! They 1 their friendship by two pianos separated by one wall.
One day in January, the young man 2an idea when he heard the music from his neighbor. He wrote a note to his neighbor and 3him to play a song together: the classic "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion.
The next day, hearing the music from the neighbor, the young man was both 4and moved. Their communication soon 5piano duets (二重奏)through the wall, where each of them would create great music together.
Later, the young man 6that his neighbor's name was Emil and he was 78 years old. His wife had passed away in December from COVIEM9. Emil felt so sad and the only 7 thing left to him was playing the piano. He played it for his wife at 2 pm every weekend.
8 , Emil passed away in his sleep a few weeks later. When the young man learned the news, he felt so sad. To express his feeling, the young man wrote a letter to Emil, "Dear Emil, I knew very little about you,9 you changed my life. You gave me back my passion (激情),and we shared that with the world. You'll be in my 10.keep playing, thinking of how powerful music can be. You said I was your light, but you've been mine, too. Bye, Emil. "
The idea that "knowledge is wealth" is not a new one. However, this idea is being put into use in a creative way in public libraries across Japan. In 2010, the country's public library, Shimonoseki City Library in Yamaguchi Prefecture first carried out reading bankbooks (存折)"in order to encourage people to read more.
In each reading bankbook, the titles of the books that people have read are listed* The dates when the books are borrowed and are supposed to return are also included. Besides» the price of each book readers have read is also listed. This emphasizes (强调)the idea that knowledge is valuable. It also gives readers a sense of achievement for what they have read for free.
The Shimonoseki City Library developed "reading bankbooks" with Uchida Yoko, a company that sells teaching tools. Since it first came out in 2010, the idea has become very popular. Today, it is also used in some primary and junior high schools as well. With reading bankbooks, people can put a price on knowledge.
①The dates when the books are borrowed.
②The titles of the books that people have read.
③The price that people should pay for the book.
④The dates when the books are supposed to return.
Born in Shenzhen, Luo Yi's idea on life was shaped by the time she spent in the countryside.
The 28-ycar-old girl's studies and work have seen her life in major cities around the world, such as London, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing. But her interest remains in the countryside. This interest was developed by her father who loves outdoor activities. By the age of 4, she was travelling with her father and taking 10-kilometer bicycle rides in the countryside.
In 2011, Luo went to the US to study history and environment. During vacations, she returned to China and studied the projects in the countryside. When she worked as an intern (实习生)in Wenchuan, Sichuan province in 2012, she noticed that some local traditions and culture were disappearing even though some historical buildings were rebuilt. Also, the younger generations seemed to have no interest in their own culture.
In 2015, Luo graduated (毕业)from the University of Chicago. She set up Laotu in 2016. It helps develop the countryside and youth education.
Laotu also educates young people in cities about rural (乡下的)lives and culture. Its Course in the Mountain program takes them to rural areas. There they can learn the villagers' work and life. The program is designed to improve their understanding of the relationship between people and nature.
"Rural areas are part of our culture, Luo said." as the new generation, We should play a role in bringing rural China a better future."
More than 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted around the world each year, wit muc of this food waste often ending up in rubbish bins. The worst part is that a lot of this food is still eatable when it's thrown out. It's a waste of the many resources used in food production, including land, water, energy, and transportation (运输). What if there is a way to cut down on food waste?
In fact, many food products can be eaten long after the "use-by" date that producers print on them. A UK company called Mimica has developed high-tech food labels (标签) that can clearly show whether foods are fresh. The labels can be placed on products or as bottle caps for drinks. A customer just needs to run a finger over the label or cap. It is smooth, the product is fresh. If not, the product spoils.
To stop food waste, people even invented an award-winning label called the Barcodiscount. It can change color to show increased discounts (折扣). For example, 48 hours before a product's "use-by" date, the label's color can change to show the words "20% off", and then 24 hours before, the words "40% off".
Of course, the most important thing in the fight against food waste is education. But perhaps smart labels can take some of the guesswork out of food freshness.
A. In a word, museums are great places to visit. B. There are many articles about different types of museums. C. And visiting museums is n more convenient and easier way. D. Museums also give us chances to learn about the local people. E. In the museums, works of art and objects have stories to tell about the past. F. At the same time, we will be able to learn more different ideas and think more. |
Every new place that we visit has different history and culture. We can get to know about a new place by either asking the local people or visiting museums,
We can learn the history of a place in museums. All of them provide us with a vast (巨大的)knowledge of how people did things in the past and how that has changed over time.
For example, what their tradition was like or is like and even about their lifestyle and food.
Some museums may offer us a chance to explore a topic we don't understand before and open our minds. In this way, museums make us smarter.
When you go on a trip next time, make sure not to miss the local museums.
A. Our club offers various music classes. Here you will have a chance to play music with famous musicians.
B. We will have a 13-day trip along the silk road next month. It is surely an exciting experience, and we will visit some places of historical interest.
C. Mr. Wang is a famous educator in China. He will give a free lecture about the education development in China. All people are welcomed.
D. Our program provides students with a chance to develop their soccer skills. They can also learn together and make friends with students from other countries,
E. There will be a big sale in our supermarket this weekend. Everything will be at a very good price. Welcome to our supermarket!
F. Welcome to join us! Here you can learn something about how to get on well with your parents. You can also share your experiences with children of the same age.
David is a teacher. He wants to know some information about the education in China.
Bob needs to prepare something like foods and drinks for a picnic.
Kitty is interested in history. She is planning to visit China next month,
Tina loves playing the piano. She expects a face to face communication with a pianist.
Erica can't get on well with her parents. She feels worried about this.
When I was 15, I spent a month working in a restaurant. I was talking to one of the (worker) one day during our lunch break. I (ask) some kinds of "getting to know you" questions, like "Do you play sports?" I told (he), "No, I don't play any sports. I take art class."
And he went "WOW. That's amazing!"
And I said, "Oh no, but I can't do (good) in it."
Then he said something that I would never forget, "I don't think being good at things is the most important. You learn a new skill. It also (give) you wonderful experiences and makes you an (interest) person."
I took art class just I enjoyed it. However, people around me often said, "It was only worth (do) things if you could 'win' at them."
I just went from a failure in art competition during those days. Thanks his words, I got the real meaning of doing things一not to "win" at them but to enjoy them.
要点时间:①4月30日下午2—5点;
②直播网址:https://www. newschool. cn/ccf;
③活动内容:京剧表演、武术表演、汉服秀等;
④你想告知他的其他内容。
要求:①80词左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数内;
②文中不得出现真实姓名和校名;
③可适当增加细节,以使条理清楚、行文连贯;
④标点正确,书面整洁。
Dear Peter,
How is everything going with you?
I hope you will enjoy it online then.
Yours,
Li Hua