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YOUTH DAY in China falls on May 4 every year. It is celebrated to honor the May Fourth Movement in 1919.
May Fourth Movement after World War Ⅰ. China the Paris Peace Conference (巴黎和会). However, China's reasonable demands (要求) were turned down at the conference. This made students in Beijing very .
On May 4 in 1919, many students gathered at Tian'anmen Square. Students and working people in other in China also joined the movement later.
The movement influenced the development of modern Chinese culture and democracy (民主). This year marks the 100 anniversary of the May Fourth Movement. We should carry forward the spirit of the movement.
The beautifully designed big bus tour takes you to several famous landmarks in Shanghai. The open-top tour buses run regularly. You can hop on and off the bus as many times as you want within the validity period (有效期) of your24-hour ticket.
Pudong tour—blue route
The Pudong tour route travels through the Pudong area. It shows you Pudong's rapid development. You will see the amazing buildings in the heart of new Shanghai.
Stops: The Bund First run: 9:45 a. m.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower Last run: 5:15 p. m.
Shanghai World Financial Center Price: Adults:￥300
Old Port Children:￥200 (3–12 years old)
No. 16 Port of Huangpu River
Journey time: one hour and fifteen minutes
City tour— red route
The city tour route travels through three districts of Shanghai. The tour gives you a chance to experience Shanghai's traditional and modern culture.
Stops: West Nanjing Road Journey time: one hour
People's Square First run: 9 a. m.
Shanghai Art Museum Last run: 5 p. m.
East Nanjing Road Price: Adults:￥300
The Bund Children:￥200 (3–12 years old)
No. 16 Port of Huangpu River
Yu Garden
Xintiandi
When the phone rings and somebody says, "Fire!", the firemen move fast.
The big, red fire truck goes through the streets on its way to a fire.
When the fire engine arrives at the burning building, the firemen roll out the fire hose and 1 the ladders (梯子). Firemen take the hose as 2 to the fire as they can. Special clothes 3 them from the heat.
A man is trapped (困住) high up in the building. The stairway is on fire. He can't go down the stairs. The firemen try to reach the man with a ladder—but the window is too high. Rapidly the firemen spread a rescue net. The man 4.
Before a man becomes a fireman, he goes to a special school to learn why fires begin, what keeps them 5, and how to put them out. Firemen learn to work together as a 6to put out a fire. Day and night at the station house, they are always ready to answer the fire bell.
Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, "I enjoy w English films on TV and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?"
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the m of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, "Our school has a fteacher. But I'm shy and can't speak to her. What should I do?"
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, "Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?" These are good questions to s a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Olive, from Anhui wrote, "I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them q, What should I do?"
Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pof paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day.
And when you're shopping, h about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
Maybe it's a little difficult, but if you try your best to do it every day, you will be successful at last.
Old George selected his food in the supermarket more carefully than NASA chose its astronauts. When he left the cashier, he was happy to think that he had saved 80 cents today.
At the exit, the cold wind made him think of his gloves. He looked for them in his coat and pants but could not find them anywhere. He had bought the black gloves at a good price, for just $ 35, years ago. They were soft and very comfortable. He had taken great care of them. So they were in good condition.
George looked calm on his face but felt mad inside. He went into the store again. He followed the same route he had walked before. Several minutes of searching turned out to be useless. His black gloves were gone. "People have changed," he said to himself. "Years ago, if somebody picked up something lost, they would give it back. "He went over to the cashier to ask if she had received any lost gloves, but she said no. He finally walked out into the street.
A few days later, poor George decided to buy another leather pair of gloves.
Before getting on the subway, he stepped into the supermarket again to see if by any chance his gloves had been returned to the lost and found office. "What color are they?" the woman in the office asked. "Black, "he answered. She looked into her drawer and took out of a pair of man's leather gloves. "Are they?"
"Yes! Those are mine," George exclaimed, his eyes full of joy.
