Last summer, I went on holiday with my parents. We 11 to a holiday resort(度假村). After 12 there, we climbed the mountain first. It was 13 cold in the mountain. But we were lucky because we brought coats with us. It didn't take us long 14 to the top of the mountain. And 15 the way to the mountain, we also saw 16 beautiful flowers. We walked around the mountain and saw two small animals in the woods, 17 all of us didn't know their names. After we went back to resort, we relaxed in hot spring water. It was very 18 . We enjoyed having a big dinner. Then we had a party. We danced and sang with 19 visitors. We 20 had great fun together.
In the morning, when people wake up, they like to look out of the window. They want to know about the weather today. If it is cold and snowy, they will wear a jacket. If it is hot and sunny, they may wear shorts.
Everybody talks about the weather. People usually begin their talks with "Isn't it a nice day? " "What a fine day! " and so on.
But what is weather?
What is happening outdoors at a location(地点) at a particular time? That's weather. Weather can change very much in a very short time. For example, it may rain for an hour, but then it becomes sunny.
In summer in New York, we usually have hot weather.
But in winter we often have cold weather. Many people like autumn because it's neither hot nor(也不) cold. Old people don't like winter because they often catch colds in winter.
Every day there is a weather report on TV, on radio and in the newspapers. What is your weather like today?
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The following is a quiz（自测）from a magazine: |
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Questions |
1 Point |
2 Point |
3 Point |
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Where do you live? |
in a village |
in a town |
in a city |
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How do you go to work/school? |
walking/by bicycle |
by train/bus/subway |
driving a car |
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How many times a year do you fly on airplanes? |
0-2 |
3-5 |
more than 5 |
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How many hours of electricity（电）do you use each day（e. g. watching TV, keeping lights on）? |
0-6 hours |
6-12 hours |
12-18 hours |
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How often do you recycle（回收利用）? |
always |
often |
sometimes |
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Total Points |
Result |
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5-7 |
Less pollution than the average（普通的）person |
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8-10 |
As much pollution as the average person |
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11-13 |
A little more pollution than the average person |
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14-15 |
A lot more pollution than the average person |
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Summer vacation is coming. The weather becomes hotter and hotter. Swimming is one of the best sports for us to get cool. But swimming is also a dangerous sport. Every year many students die from drowning (溺水). Here is some advice (建议) that can help you to be safe (安全的).
First, students mustn't swim somewhere too deep, like rivers. Swimming pool is a good place to swim. Second, students mustn't swim alone. If you want to swim, you have to go with your parents or friends. Another important thing is that students should do some sports before swimming. Making your body hot can be safer. Next, you can't swim for too long, either. If you are tired in the water, it is easy to be in danger. At last, please remember you mustn't jump into the river to save other people, because it's very dangerous. If you find someone in danger in the river, you can call the police or other adults like your parents and your teachers.
When you enjoy yourself in the water, don't forget to take good care of yourself.
A singer from Taiwan. China named Liu Genghong has unexpectedly become an online hit (网红) since this April. Now, he has got more than 71. 3 million fans. Millions of people in China have to stay inside because of Covid-19. They spend time watching his videos for exercise ideas. He is popular because he helps people learn about how to exercise correctly to keep healthy.
"Now, people want to keep healthy through sports and exercise. But some of them have some wrong ideas about it. " Liu Genghong said. He pointed out (指出) some wrong ideas about sports and exercise, and taught people the right ones.
"A plate of chicken is a good meal before games because it has much energy. "Wrong! In fact, the best meal before games should have carbohydrates (碳水化合物). Food like potatoes, bread, bananas are rich in it, but chicken and meat are not.
"The best time to exercise is early in the morning. "Wrong! Morning is OK for you, and you enjoy the feeling of getting healthier, you can choose any time to exercise. So you needn't exercise at a fixed time.
"If you drink water when you exercise, you will feel tired. "Wrong! You must have some water during breaks (在休息期间) when you exercise. And after exercising, you must have enough water. If you don't drink enough water, then you may feel tired.
"Exercising every day is quite important. "Wrong! Too much exercise is bad for our health. You need to give your body a day of rest.
Yuan Longping, "the father of hybrid rice（杂交水稻）", is one of the most important agricultural scientists. He spends his whole life on hybrid rice.
Food was a big problem in China in the past. It was because China had 22% of the world's population, but only 7% of its farmland. In the 1960s, China had serious hunger. Millions of people died because they had no food. Professor Yuan was very sad to see this. "How can I help people have enough food?" he thought. He decided to work on a new kind of hybrid rice that had a high output（产量）. He and his team studied the rice seeds（种子）day and night. At last, in 1973, they grew a new kind of hybrid rice. 袁隆平很高兴因为他的想法实现了。This rice is strong. Farmers can grow it in many different kinds of farmland and also in bad weather. It can also fight diseases. Its output is much higher than common kinds of rice.
Professor Yuan has already left us, but he will be remembered forever.
It takes his whole life to study hybrid rice.
Anna is from China. She is nineteen (year) old. Now she lives with her sister in New York, America. And they go to same school together every day. Anna's sister (teach) music in the school. And Anna studies music in the school. She can play the violin very (good). One of her (dream) is to be a musician like her sister. Anna also loves art and she is good at (draw). The school is not far their house. It only takes them fifteen minutes to (walk) there.
Today is Sunday. It's 10:00 a. m. are Anna and her sister doing? Anna's sister is (practice) playing the violin. Anna is listening to a CD.
