Store Guide
Here's a list that shows what is on each floor of a department store.
a. trousers for kids b. a toy car c. a jazz CD d. a silk dress
When I was seven years old, my family created an ant farm. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box. Then we waited for the ants to arrive. After the ants were in the glass farm, they started to make tunnels （地道）. I was amazed that each one knew exactly what they should do. Each had its own job.
On the fifth day a tragedy happened. I put my face so close to the glass farm that I knocked it over. All the tunnels fell down. Although the ants remained alive after their "earthquake", one by one they began to die. I was scared as I watched them give up their tunnel building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm.
My mother said that the ants were dying of sadness. They simply could not stand that their tunnels were gone. Although much time passed, I still thought of that ant farm. Mum hoped it would teach me about the natural world, but it taught me much more.
Over the years, I came to realize the importance of teamwork. Working together, the ants were able to make an amazing world for themselves. I also learnt that they should be admired for their hard work.
But there was an even larger lesson that I did not realize until recently： Adversity is a natural part of life, and must be accepted. Unlike the ants, we cannot give up when we are sad. We have to realize that if a tunnel is gone, we must build another. Giving up, I say, is not a good choice.
Slowly but surely, Amy and her grandparents were making progress. Boxes of all sizes were placed on top of each other throughout the house. Amy's grandparents had lived in the house for years and they had collected many things.
The dining room was full of memories. Amy's grandfather kept many fine dinner plates（盘子）from his hometown. Amy remembered that they ate from the red, yellow, and blue plates during important holidays.
After carefully wrapping up（包裹）the plates and putting them into a box, Amy lifted it up and moved it out of the way. But the box was too heavy. It suddenly fell from her arms and dropped to the floor. All three of them heard the plates shatter.
"I'm sorry!" Amy apologized.
"It's okay, " her grandfather said quietly. "It was an accident."
They opened the box and, sure enough, many of the plates were broken. Only a few remained whole. Looking at the small pieces, Amy felt really terrible. She knew these plates were passed down from her great grandparents and …
"Don't worry," her grandmother said, patting her on the back. Carefully, they put the broken pieces into a rubbish bag.
They continued packing for a little while, but Amy still felt very sorry. She was trying very hard to think of a way to make it up for her grandparents.
Soon, Amy's father came.
" I have to go, " she said. " Dad is here to pick me up. "
She kissed her grandparents both, picked up the bag of the broken pieces and left.
" What's that? " her father asked, as Amy climbed into the car.
Amy looked at the bag in her hands as an idea came to her. " This, " she said, " is an art project. "
The following day, Amy went to an art store and bought everything she needed. Then she started to work. She used a thin board as the base. Then she took out the colourful plate pieces and glued them in a creative way on the board. When it was dry, Amy wrapped it up.
A few days later, Amy's family had a big dinner at her grandparents'new house. She handed her gift to her grandparents.
" This is fantastic, Amy! " said her grandfather.
" I can't wait to hang it up in our new home, " Amy's grandmother said as she gave her a big hug.
More children in China are putting on weight. In 2021, 16 percent of Chinese children were overweight, according to the national Health Commission（NHC）.
Being too fat is bad for children's health. According to the World Health Organization（WHO）, overweight children are more likely to develop diseases like diabetes（糖尿病）at a younger age. This can lead to a higher chance of earlier death.
On Oct 23rd, the NHC, together with five other national departments, worked out a plan. The plan aimsto reduce the growth of fatness among children aged 0—18 years by 70 percent from 2020 to 2030, Xinhuareported.
Kids are putting on weight because of changes in their diet and lifestyle, according to experts. Too much schoolwork and greater use of electronic devices（电子产品）could also be a cause.
According to the plan, teachers should not allow their classes to run too late or too early. They should make sure that students have breaks and enough physical activity. School students should have at least three hours of active physical activity each week.
Parents should reduce their children's use of electronic devices and stop their children from eating foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt.
Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture. Many companies today need employees (雇员 ) who can speak a foreign language, or have the experience of living or working in another country.
Most people want to be happy. But few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves . In other words, we make own happiness.
" No man is an island" is a well-known line from John Donne's Devotion, written more than three hundred years ago. Even now people still agree with him. No one can live a life by himself. Without other people, life became empty and sad. We all need friends.
When he was 18 years old, he wanted to go to film school so that he could improve his skills and become an even better director. Unluckily, he was unsuccessful in getting a place at this school so he went to a university in California to study English. Even though he couldn't get into the school he wanted to go to, he didn't let this stop him following his dream to become a great director.
Which type of food will make a difference if you want to keep fit? If you eat more carbohydrates (碳水化合物) and proteins (蛋白质) , your body will be pleased. If you eat too much fat and sweet, your muscles (肌肉) will start to break down.
| A. If you want to succeed, don' t give up your dream. B. Different ways for traveling C. The Ad for loolking for the employees. D. The secrets of Happinees. E. No one can live without people. F. Paying attention to what you want. |
Two years ago, I took a bus to visit a friend living on a farm. My friend 1 to pick me up from the bus station. Once I got off the 2 , I pulled my two suitcases (行李箱) and walked to the pickup area. 3 , my friend got stuck in the heavy traffic and I had to 4 for an hour at the pickup area. To make things worse, it started raining half an hour later. Looking around, I was sad to find that there was no place to take shelter (躲避) from the 5 . Just as I was feeling 6 , a man driving a car stopped in front of me and 7 me an umbrella. I asked for his 8 so I could mail (邮寄) it back when I 9 using it. To my surprise, the man said, "You don't have to 10 it. Just pass the umbrella on to someone else when 11 car arrives." When my friend finally 12 , I gave the umbrella to a lady carrying a baby who just arrived at the pickup area. 13 I left, I asked her to give it to anyone else in 14 of the umbrella. When I arrived at my friend's farm, I was very tired, but happy that I was able to pass 15 on to others.
Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.
According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out (ask) for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They (make) of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbol of (happy) and good wishes.
Paper cutting (be) around for over 1500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are _(careful) shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After (dry), they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks (complete) everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
| 特点 | 时间不长易于制作 |
| 积极因素 | 记录生活传播知识…… |
| 消极影响 | 沉溺其中浪费时间…… |
| 你的看法 | …… |
注意：（1）短文必须包括导图的所有要点, 并适当发挥;（2）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名;（3）词数 80左右;可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：addicted adj. 沉溺的
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