Last Monday, I was sitting in my room when my brother Ollie came in. He handed me a1with a cake on the cover.
"What's this?" I said. "Since when did you start reading2magazines?"
"It's Abuela's," Ollie said. Abuela is3grandma. "She keeps looking at the picture of this cake! Maybe we can4a cake like this as a gift for her birthday!"
"Good idea! Let's do it together!" I said.
"I was5about surprising Abuela with it." Ollie said. "But just look at the recipe (食谱)!"
I began to read it. "Whoa. There are so many steps!"
"6." said Ollie. "There's no way we could finish it by Saturday."
"Unless…… Look." I pointed. "I think I know7we can make it. It says that a lot of things can be8ahead of time. Maybe if we do one or two of these little things each day and then put9together on Saturday morning, you could surprise Abuela on time."
Ollie nodded. "That would be10."
Then we shopped and made a recipe schedule (时间表). Every11that week, Ollie and I made at least one or two things on our recipe schedule.
Finally, the big day arrived.
"Oh my goodness!" Abuela cried12Ollie and I put the cake in front of her. "I cannot believe you've made the birthday cake that I want so much!" After13it, she said, "It is so delicious! All the love that you two mixed into the cake makes it the14in the whole world!"
Next time, if you face anything impossible, don't worry. Break it down into smaller, possible parts. Then make a schedule and do one15part at a time, and you really will get it done!
If you're looking for the popular theme park in the USA, our lists are must-visits for travelers.
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Luna Park Luna Park has a history of over 100 years. It is one of the busiest theme parks in the USA. Visitors can enjoy more than 25 rides and dozens of games here. Coney Island Cyclone is a roller coaster ride that has been attracting visitors since 1937. ² Location: 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 ² Opening: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Cedar Point Cedar Point has more than 17 roller coasters of different sizes and speeds. Founded in 1870, it's the oldest theme park in the USA. A popular ride here is Valravn, which rides up to 67 meters before dropping at a 90-degree angle(角). Cedar Point has family-friendly attractions like mini cars. ² Location: 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870 ² Opening: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Discovery Cove Its most popular attraction is the Dolphin Lagoon, which allows you to swim and get close to the gentle dolphins. Wind-Away River is a slow-flowing river. Almost all the attractions here are in the water, so don't forget your swimming suits. ² Location: 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 ² Opening: Monday—Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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①Why do our kids waste so much time on social media (社交媒体)? As a father, I have been thinking a lot about it. Maybe it's because they're not all bad. Social media can be harmful to kids, but it can also do a lot of good—— if we teach them to use it wisely.
Community
②Social media may be the only best way to connect with family and friends who you can't see often. With social media, there's a chance for your kids to learn about what's happening in their lives. It can also be a supplement (补充) to face-to-face communications. What's more, social media allows your kids to meet other people across the world who share a common hobby.
Personal Expression
③All kids want to be able to express themselves. For example, they may want to dress themselves, pick out their own shoes, or paint their room a new color. Social media can be a way for your kids to express what's meaningful to them. What they write, post, or take part in will help you learn what they think is important.
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④Advice and life skills are all over social media, and some things can even go deeper into educational chances. These can cause new interests or lead to a deeper love for things your kids have already been learning. They can even serve as an introduction to some future jobs they're interested in.
①Everybody likes a birthday. Some people live long enough to have 120 of them. While in December 2022, the world's oldest land animal celebrated his 190th birthday. The animal is a Seychelles giant turtle (龟) called Jonathan.
②Experts believe he was born in 1832, but there are no official records of his birth. Some experts think Jonathan might actually be ten years older. He's the world's oldest land animal alive today—— at least the oldest that experts know about.
③ Jonathan was born in the Seychelles. He was taken to St. Helena in 1882 as a gift for the St. Helena governor. This means Jonathan has lived through countless wars, 40 US presidents, seven Japanese emperors and some of history's most important events: the first photograph, the first telephone call, and the first man on the moon.
④ The question is, what birthday gift do you get for a 190-year-old tortoise? Jonathan's vets said he had a good birthday. There was a three-day party for him. Chefs made him a special tortoise birthday cake that was full of his favorite vegetables. St. Helena also launched (发行) a set of special postage stamps to celebrate his birthday. But Jonathan did not get to see any of the celebrations because he is blind. He also has no sense of smell. However, he has an excellent sense of hearing, so he could hear "Happy Birthday" being sung.
⑤Jonathan's vet, Joe Hollins, said the giant tortoise still has plenty of energy and enjoys the same activities he has done for almost two centuries. He sleeps, eats fruits and vegetables with the two tortoises who live with him. He likes to relax in the sun. On mild days, he will sunbathe—— his long neck and legs stretched fully out of his shell.
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Victoria O'Neal and her husband, Derrick Stroud, lately welcomed three kids. And they were happy about it.
However, not long after, danger came. One afternoon, Victoria noticed that one of their babies, Amelia, was having trouble breathing. Worried, as any mother would be, she called Derrick and asked him to return home to take their little one to the hospital.
Derrick came home and took 9-week-old Amelia to the hospital at once. He knew that his daughter's condition was worsening, so he raced to get help at the hospital in Greenville. Then traffic police officer Matthew Brown stopped Derrick's speeding car and gave him a speeding ticket. Derrick said he knew how fast he was going, but it was worth it to save his daughter.
After looking at the baby Amelia, Matthew knew he had to move quickly to save her life. "When I got there, the baby was unresponsive (没反应的) sitting in the child's seat," Matthew said. "I turned her head towards me and I could see that her lips started to go blue and she was having a lot of trouble breathing. Once I got her out of the seat, she started to breathe a little bit better. Her blueness started to go away and I started to rub (按摩) her back to keep her awake. Once Matthew got Amelia to respond, a medical team was called and she was taken to a local hospital.
This was beyond a scary situation. It's terrifying to think of the baby's life without the quick help of Matthew. Amelia's parents are so grateful for his knowledge and kindness. Derrick said, "It's like God sent him to be there." Now, Amelia is as happy and healthy as her two sisters.
① Derrick and his wife were thankful for Matthew's behavior.
② Matthew stopped Derrick and noticed Amelia's situation.
③ Derrick's daughter Amelia had difficulty in breathing.
④ Derrick rushed to take Amelia to the hospital.
⑤ A medical team came to take Amelia to the hospital.
Fran: Nicky,
Nicky: Yeah, why not? Who's playing?
Fran: A pop rock band called The Sweets. I've got free tickets.
Nicky: Sounds good!
Fran: The Apollo Club, in Market Street.
Nicky: OK. What time shall we meet then?
Fran:I think let's go together. How about coming to my house at half past seven?
Nicky: OK. Shall I ask my dad to get us at the end?
Fran: Yes.
Nicky: OK. See you tomorrow, then.
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A. That's a great idea! B. Do you want to go to a concert tomorrow? C. Do you know how to get there? D. They're a new band. E. Where are they playing? F. It starts at 8:30. |
Do you believe a disabled person can be an astronaut?
John McFall is a (英国的) doctor and a Paralympic sprinter (残奥会短跑选手). And he will soon (成为) the first disabled person to be an astronaut. When he was 19, McFall was badly (受伤) in a motorbike accident. As a result, his right leg had to be removed by doctors. Sadly, McFall had to give up his (梦想) of joining the army. He didn't give up being (积极的), though, and he took up running, using his "new" leg. In 2008, he (赢得) a bronze medal in the 100-meter sprint at the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.
Last year, McFall applied (申请) to join the European Space Agency (ESA) as trainee astronauts. Then, (幸运地), in November, came the (新闻) that ESA had chosen McFall to be its first parastronaut. As part of his exciting new role, McFall will take part in a study into how ESA can (支持) more people with disabilities to travel into space in the future. "I think the message I would give to the future generations is that (科学) is for everyone and space travel, hopefully, can be for everyone."
Most of us know the love story Romeo and Juliet. It was written by William Shakespeare, one of the (great) writers in the world.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford, in England, in 1564. He came from a rich family, at the age of fifteen, his father lost all the money. William was not able (stay) on at school so he left for London and soon worked an actor in a theater.
At that time, actors often helped to write the plays as well as act them. That was how William discovered that he was good at writing. He wrote about important (thing) like love and hate, good and evil. The crowds around the stage in the theater loved William's plays.
William always worked very (hard). Later, he and his friends built their own theater, called The Globe in London, which soon made (he) rich and famous.
he was fifty, William decided it was time to leave London. He (buy) a big house in Stratford for his family and went to live there. He died in 1612.
He left money to help poor and to help his actor friends. A statue was put up in memory of him. You can still see his statue today and visit the place where he was born.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Li Hua. I'm glad to know that the 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
