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This spring,the most eye﹣catching movie might be YOLO《热辣滚烫》. Directed by 41﹣year﹣old Jia Ling,the movie tells the story of a woman tired of the world(拳击). The name YOLO isfor the movie's main idea﹣You Only Live Once.
Jia has tried many different roles in her life, actress and show guest. It was in 2019 that she became a director for the time,making her movie Hi,Mom which made her the world's highest﹣grossing(票房最高的)
Before making YOLO,Jia was often seen as an overweight comedian. She often made jokes about to make people laugh. For this movie,Jia lost 50 kg and looked very different. Some people call this a"rebirth"for Jia.
In Jia's eyes,her change is her way of staying true to herself. "It's hard to predict one's life. I'm just following my heart. Movies are now the best way to show myself,I put all my energy into them,"she said. Jia didn't change at all. She's just being more herself.
Have you ever lived in a school dormitory(宿舍) ?Some students think living at school is a piece of cake. Well,it's not as 1 as you might imagine.
Last year,my parents decided to let me live at school. I was 2 to hear this decision because I hadn't thought about it before. But I 3 this idea after they told me that they would be too busy to look after me for the following year.
However,when I first arrived,I got nervous about the strict 4 . We have to study from 7 a. m to10 p. m. every day. We are not allowed to play with cellphones or go back to the dormitory to take showers during this time. Also,I 5 one of my roommates. These things made me feel upset and homesick. I just wanted to go back home.
On weekends,I went back home. My mother comforted me,"Don't be afraid. Try to think about how to improve the 6 . "My mother's words cheered me up. None of my roommates had such problems. So I needed to solve them by myself.
The next week,I tried my best to calm myself down and focus on my work. And it did not seem too 7 . I talked with my roommates more 8 and made more friends. I realized the good or bad of things depends on 9 own attitudes(态度) . I began to enjoy the dormitory life.
Every time I struggle(挣扎) with difficulties,I always think about this special 10 . It gives me the courage to overcome them. Perhaps I have grown up through this.
How to touch the top of the world?
1. Getting a climbing permit (许可证)
Qomolangma can be climbed from China or Nepal. But they both need a permit. A permit costs about 70,000 yuan.
⒉Studying the extreme conditions
The oxygen(氧气) gets less as you go up . For this reason,the climbers on Oomolangma:often find it hard to breathe. The temperature at the top of the mountain is about 34 degrees be low zero.
⒊____
People need to be very strong to climb the highest snowy mountain. They need to do at least one year of training,such as running and swimming. They also need to learn lots of climbing skills.
⒋Buying equipment(器材)
People need to prepare necessary things such as gloves,warm coats,climbing shoes
①Many birds today use human rubbish to build their nests(巢). Is it helpful or harmful for birds to use rubbish for nests?You will find the answer in some studies.
②Birds are building their nests with rubbish,said a new study. The rubbish includes cigarette butts(烟头) and plastic bags. A group of European scientists looked into about 35
③Some rubbish seems to be helpful. This is why birds"like"putting it in their nests. For example,cigarette butts have some chemicals,so they can keep insects away and protect the baby birds. Plastic bags are useful in keeping the animals warm,such as paper cards,can make nests stronger.
④However,in the end,human rubbish may only bring more harm to birds. The toxic(有毒的),according toa study. To make matters worse,if the cigarette still burns when the bird brings it back to its hometrap birds,and it's impossible for them to get out by themselves. If the babies eat other kinds of rubbish by accident,they will also get hurt.
⑤Our friends in the air are feeling the bad effects of humans polluting the environment.
You are running in the playground. But then suddenly,you fall and hurt yourself. "Ow!"you cry. This sound is very familiar to us all. Crying out when we get hurt is a natural action. But have you thought about why we shout it out?And do people from different languages make the similar sound?
Scientists now believe they've found out the reason:shouting the word"ow"partly stops pain messages from traveling to the brain. So by shouting it out,people can feel less pain.
The scientists tested how long volunteers could hold their hands in very cold water. In the first group,they were allowed to shout"ow"when they felt pain. In another group they had to stay silent. The results showed that volunteers were able to keep their hands in the cold water for longer when they were allowed to shout out. Shouting out"ow"helps humans feel less pain and add the time.
What's more,scientists have also found that different languages have similar expressions of pain. While cries of"ow"or"ouch"are heard in English,South Africans yell"eina"
These languages have one thing in common:when people shout them,the mouth simply opens,the tongue(舌头)(嘴唇) unrounded. It is a simple sound that requires little control,so it's easy to make a big sound. For the reasons
These days,many young people always say,"I feel a bit'emo'. "The word means"emotional". It means someone has strong feelings.
Everyone has bad feelings from time to time. You may feel unhappy when you get a low score in an exam. The emotions build up and then explode(爆发) at some point. They make you shout and cry. You may not want to eat,speak,or play.
Let the good feelings fight the bad ones!The Demeators(摄魂怪) in the films make people feel sad and scared. But there is one way to beat them﹣﹣eating some chocolate and trying to think of the happy time. In real life,you should also always look on the bright side of things. For example And next time you can do better. So take it easy. Don't forget that you're the master of your emotions.
A. What should you do then?
B. It can help you know where the problem is.
C. Have you ever seen the Harry Potter films?
D. You'd better learn more ways to find them.
E. You may feel lonely after arguing with your friends.
F. Usually,they're bad ones such as anger,worry or sadness.
In China,the year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon or"Loong",as it is known in Chinese. Nowadays. more and more Chinese people prefer the word"loong' to"dragon"when talking about Chinese dragons.
In Western culture,the dragon is usually a 'symbol of darkness. Western dragons are often described as cruel,fire﹣breathing
Unlike Western dragons. Chinese loongs traditionally symbolize strơng powers that can help people. They control over water and ensure a good harvest(收成). The loong is important in Chinese culture and﹣ has been popular throughout Chinese history.
In China,newborns in such years as 1988,2000. 2012,2024,are called"loong babies. "They are thought to be blessed with bravery and wisdom characteristic of the Chinese loongs. Parents wish their kids to "become loongs". expecting their children to get future success. It is hoped that their children will get some achievements in life with a good education and hard work.
The Western idea of dragon is not the same as that of the Chinese dragon. If you want to express ideas related to the Chinese dragon,then you should use the word"loong". For example: "I was born in the year of the loong"or"Happy the Year of the Loong".
Riding a bike on the street,you might hear some people (speak) Chinese aloud. Turning to the right,you see a Sichuan﹣Style restaurant. After walking into a store(sell). But you're not in China﹣﹣you're in Britain. Chinese products have almost (reach) all parts of the world.
Chinese food has been enjoyed in Western countries forlong time. To meet local (people)tastes,Chinese restaurants have made some changes to the dishes. Chinese like to eat meat with the bone(骨头),but people here don't. So Chinese restaurants provide big pieces of meat bones.
"Some Chinese brands are also becoming more popular. In many cities in Europe,stores sell TCL televisions,Haier fridges and Lenovo computers"
In the past,most western people thought Chinese (product) were cheap and unreliable(不可靠的). But things have changed(great)"Made in China"has become cool and more people believe in Chinese brands. For example,Huawei smartphones sold(good) than Apple for the first time in June and July. "They are beautiful and offer some functionsAmerican phones don't have. "CNN once said.