Lingling is preparing for her trip to Los Angeles. She1a list of things for her trip. She likes to get things ready earlier, 2she doesn't know what to take. She asks Betty for help. Betty advises her to take notebooks，pens and3dictionary. Lingling is leaving4the end of July and she is going to stay there for four weeks. She will take some shorts or light trousers. The weather there will be sunny and hot，and she wants to buy a pair of sunglasses5leaving. Because Betty tells her that many things are6in America.7she travels by plane，her bag mustn't weigh too much. She'd better8the travel company about the total9for all her bags. And finally, the most important thing: do not forget10her passport.
Many parents want their children to be famous one day. But do children have the same1? A new2—Hi, Ke'ai is on at Beijing Children's Art Theatre. It tells the story of a boy called Ke'ai. His parents would like him to become a painter or a3one day. They teach him to4and to play the violin, but Ke'ai doesn't enjoy these activities. Then one day Ke'ai's parents see Liu Xiang win a gold5at the Athens Olympic Games, and they want him to be a sportsman. "6do they want me to be someone else?"Ke'ai asks and says, "I only want to be7. "The play shows us that it is good for parents to learn to8their children. It helps parents to think about what kids want to do.
Young audiences（观众）enjoy the story，and also the9in the play. There are two songs in the play. One of them, "Ke'ai's song"is very10to learn, so the audiences can sing the song on their way home after the play!
In America，there are chores for children of different ages. American people think that it's important to tell children about their duty（责任）in the family. Use this list of age chores for your children.
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Ages 2-3 ◆Help make the bed； ◆Pick up toys and books； ◆Take laundry to the laundry room（洗衣房） ◆Help feed pets. |
Ages 4-5 ◆Clear and set the table； ◆Help cook dinner； ◆Put away groceries（杂货） |
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Ages 6-8 ◆Take care of pets; ◆Take out the rubbish. |
Ages 9-12 ◆Help wash the car; ◆Learn to wash the dishes; ◆Clean the bathroom. |
When an Italian man went to work with a mask（口罩）to protect himself from the COVID-19（新冠肺炎）, other people criticized（批评）him for" causing panic（恐慌）". But in China and other Asian countries，almost everyone wears a mask during outbreaks. Why do the East and the West have different ideas about wearing masks?
In the West, people wear masks only when they get sick. If a person goes out with a mask, other people may look at him like a virus（病毒）spreader. Even their friends tried to stay away from them. Some Western people say wearing a mask in public makes them feel "worried", "shy", and" afraid of being looked at differently". But as the number of COVID-19 cases（病例）keeps growing around the world, more and more healthy people are starting to wear masks to protect themselves.
In Asian countries like China and Japan, wearing masks is common. During the 2003 SARS, people used masks widely in China and East Asia. Many Chinese also wear masks to keep warm in winter or protect against air pollution. In Japan, some young women may wear masks when they don't have their makeup on. Many pop stars in Asia also wear masks to protect their privacy. when they go out. This cultural background has made it easier for people in the East to wear masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
a. keep warm
b. cover their mouths
c. protect their privacy（隐私）
d. protect against air pollution
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⑴Hector is often weak and tired. And he wants to know some ways to become healthy. ⑵Vince has a toothache. He is going to see a doctor. ⑶Julia wants to spend her summer holiday in Australia. . ⑷Mary hears many poor children can't go to school. She is glad to go to the concert to raise（筹集）money for these children. ⑸Diana is going to buy-a camera. She wants to take some photos in her hometown and show them to her classmates. |
A. Sunshine Hotel It's in the north of Guangzhou. And it has 60 bed-rooms. You can have three meals a day in it. Open all year round. B. A Concert in the Blue Theater Some famous singers will show up at the concert next month. They plan to give all the ticket money to the poor children. C. East Camera Shop Here you can find different kinds of digital cameras. A Canon digital camera with 36million pixels（像素）is on sale for only 2，000 yuan. Our address is No. 15，Helping Road. D. John's Clinic（诊所）A famous dentist is here. He will give you some advice on your teeth. Come here at 8: 30a. m. to 4: 00 p. m. E. Spring Travel Agency If you tell us where you want to travel，we'll give you a perfect trip. Our telephone number is 3289-9523. F. A Documentary about Health You can watch a documentary about health in the school hall at 6: 00 p. m. on Wednesday. It tells us how to become healthy and keep healthy. G. Big Screen Cinema Next Sunday you can watch Hugo in our cinema. It's a great 3D movie from England. |
My dear teacher, I had a fight with my parents yesterday. I upset and unhappy now. I just can't understand parents are always asking" Why don't you finish your homework? ""Why couldn't you just get good grades? "I feel so nervous I can't get enough sleep and my hair turns white. I know importance of study because it can make a difference to my life. But it is not to just get good grades at school. Kids these days have too stress at school. We have to do chores and take care ourselves. So why couldn't parents make relaxed on weekends and anyway it is very common that our grades drop sometimes, right? I know it is very important to communicate with our parents, but I don't how to do it. Could you please give me some?
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Dear Sir, I'm in Grade 8 from No. I Middle School. I began to help out chores when I was in primary school. I think its very important for teenagers to do so because these days we need all-round development. We can learn a lot of living skills by doing chores. I live in the dormitory at school now. Those skills help me take good care of myself. When I come back home from school on weekends, I always help my parents if they need my help. I believe that doing chores helps to develop children's independence. Nancy |
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Dear Sir, I don't think we should depend on our parents too much because we shall live on our own one day. I sometimes help with chores at home. I think we should share the responsibility（责任）with our parents. I hate some chores while I like others. I hate washing clothes because it's boring. Of all the chores，I like cooking best. I can not only cook the food I like，but also make a big meal for my parents. It's a happy moment for me to watch my parents eat the food I cook. Betty |
