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A few weeks ago, Catherine asked Thomas, her 7-year-old son, what he might want to do when he grows up. Thomas said he wanted to either1A dog hotel or be a Legodesigner (乐高设计师). Unlike her, though, Thomas was proactive (积极主动).
The next day, he 2 with a letter, written in his "best hand writing", asking Lego if he could work for them. He wisely shared that he'd be 3 to help with designing Legos after school, on weekends, and in the holidays—and that his sister would like to do the same. His mom put the letter in the mail but also tried to lower his 4. She told Thomas that while Lego would appreciate (欣赏) his letter, the company 5 wouldn't reply. Thomas looked quite sad.
Then a package 6 from Christian Pau, the vice president of Lego U.K. Inside was a Lego kit (套装) and a handwritten letter that 7:
Dear Thomas,
Thank you so much for your letter. It is great to see how 8 you are for Lego building and your creations look fantastic!
We would love your help to design even better products, but 9All our product designers are sittingin Denmark. We would still love to 10 you to visit us in our Slough office (together with your sister and parents) or a juice.
My office is called "Dumbledore's Office". Let usknow what time 11 for you!
All the best,
Christian
Thomas' face 12 with pride at the beautiful letter. Catherine said, "It is something I won't forget and 13 will Thomas. Thank you... for making my son see that it's always worth (值得) 14."
People may forget what you say or do, but they will never forget how you make them 15.
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No Trading (交易) No Killing
Otters (水獭) are cute water animals. These days, keeping otters as pets is getting popular in Japan and Indonesia. In fact, wild otters are facing problems--they have long been hunted (猎杀) for their coats; in some places, fishermen have been killing otters to stop them from eating fish; and now, the online pet trade has become another big problem for them. _________________________
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was a great success. China has kept the promise to hold a green Olympics. Many green actions made it possible, like providing environmentally friendly smart beds, using new energy (能源) cars, supporting sporting places with 100% clean energy and reusing rain and snow water. Save Wetlands
An important meeting on wetlands kicked off on Saturday in Wuhan, China. Wetlands are a natural water holding system (体系) that can make polluted water clean and prevent floods (防洪). The water is home to many kinds of animals. Birds use wetlands seasonally during their migration (迁徙). Now more than half of world's wetlands have disappeared since the beginning of the 20th century. If this goes on, more plant and animal species will surely die out. Hanna from Wuhan Post |
Families celebrate National Grandparents Day in many ways.Every year at this time, we hear from our readers sharing their stories to givethanks and express love to their grandparents. Here is Sally's story.
| My darling Grandfather, I don't think I could ever find the words to describe the positive (积极的) influence you have had on my life. I'm writing to tell you how important you are in my life. Grandpa, I couldn't imagine where I would be now without you and Grandma. Through all the difficulties, you two are like a rock in my life and a peaceful island in a big lonely ocean. You give me power (力量) in my life. Seeing you two again was always like a homecoming. When I came to visit, your loving arms welcomed me and we had wonderful times together talking and walking. You show me that there are men who are caring and good. I remember when I was a little girl, how you held me tightly (紧紧地) when I couldn't sleep. You always spoke kindly to me. You show me what a family man is--a man who gives what is best for his children. You always gave, even when it was not easy for you or when you were tired and unwell. You also show me what a caring husband is--a man who loves his wife as much as he can. We know that no one is perfect, but in my whole life I never heard you raise your voice at Grandma or treat her disrespectfully (不尊重地). Grandpa, you gave me hope to believe that I could also be a responsible person one day. Thank you for your ongoing love and example to me. Your loving granddaughter, Sally |
Farming has always been a countryside thing. But now, farms are coming to the balconies (阳台) of city apartments.
According to a report by Alibaba, sales of vegetable seeds (种子) on TMall in 2022 doubled (增加一倍) compared with in 2021. Sales of things like nutrient-rich soil and gardening tools improves since April of last year. Most buyers were born after 1995.
Zhang Chao, 17, from Anhui province, is one young "farmer". He said his love for planting was formed (形成) in primary school, when he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. He learned to grow vegetables from his grandpa. Though farming takes hard work, Zhang said he felt happy when he saw seeds turn into plants.
Now Zhang still keeps up his hobby with a balcony garden. He grows strawberries and tomatoes.
"Growing fruits and vegetables not only brings delicious food, but it also helps me think of the happy times with my grandpa," said Zhang.
Unlike Zhang, Fang Minke from Shenzhen thinks that planting a garden is a good way to relax and develop patience. With lots of schoolwork, the 16 -year-old girl sometimes feels unhappy. To help put some spark back in life, she started planting vegetables on her balcony in 2021. Most of the seeds were from friends. She plants them and waits patiently. After half a year, her balcony becomes a small garden, full of different flowers and vegetables.
After she spends long hours on homework, she likes to walk around her balcony garden. "Seeing the beautiful colors and breathing fresh air, I feel closer to nature and refreshed," Fang said. Planting vegetables is now more than just a way to make a living. It also brings joy to young people's lives.
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Twice a month, Nona Avery sits down, picks up her pen andwrites a letter to her best friend. The British woman has been doing it for 77 years.She s more than 1, 500 letters to her pen pal in America.
The hobby s in 1942. Nona, then twelve, wasreading a m . Some ads in it were asking for pen pals. One of themc Nona's eye. It was from Alice Powers. She lived in America and wasa twelve. "I was very excited" Nona said. "I sat downimmediately, w a letter, put it in an envelope--together with apicture of myself--and posted it. "Nona spent every day w forthe postman. Two weeks later--which felt like a lifetime--a r droppedthrough the letterbox. "I was overjoyed," Nona said. "There wasa letter and a picture of my new friend. She was on the other side of theworld!" Nona and Alice kept writing. The two found that they had a lot incommon. They liked the same books and the same films. However, both Nona andAlice were too p to afford a plane ticket. They didn't meet until1987.
Now in their eighties, Nona and Alice are still writing toeach other. And they still write by hand. "Writing is much more intimate (亲密的), so why shall wechange the h of a lifetime?" Nona said.
