A: Hello. May I speak to Betty?
B: Hi, Tom. This is Betty. What's up?
A: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat.
B: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
A: We are starting at about five thirty.
B:
A: Oh. Go straight ahead along Zhonghua Road. Take the second turning on your right. Then you will see a big supermarket on the left. My new flat is across from the supermarket. It's a little far. You should take a bus.
B: OK. Thanks. By the way,
A: You can take No. 8 bus.
B: OK. I won't forget, and I'll be there on time. See you then.
A: See you.
A. Thank you! B. How can I get to your home? C. Would you like to come to my party? D. This is Tom. E. Of course. F. When will it start? G. which bus should I take? |
Mrs Smith: Excuse me.
David: Yes, ?
Mrs Smith: I'd like to get some information about your summer camp.
David: Yes, of course. Our summer camp is a great experience for children. They learn about themselves, live close to nature and make new friends.
Mrs Smith: It sounds wonderful. ?
David: It lasts three weeks, starting from the beginning of July.
Mrs Smith: students are there in each group?
David: Eight. Through the small group size, we provide students with the chance to make new friends.
Mrs Smith: That's great. And do you plan different activities?
David: . Students can take part in different activities to get close to nature and try out new ideas.
Mrs Smith: . Summer camping is good to help children grow up. I'll think about it.
We spend about one-third of our lives asleep. Sleep is important to us. A good sleep gives us energy and makes us feel happier. If you need some good sleep, you can try the new bus service in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has opened a "Sleeping Bus Tour". The five-hour ride is for people who can't sleep well at night. Passengers can get eye masks, ear plugs (耳塞) and so on for better sleep.
Why do buses make people sleepy? Buses are a perfect environment that produces white noise. Buses get crowded with people going to and from work every day. Carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) increases when there are lots of people in a small place. When you were a baby, you were rocked (摇晃) to sleep. Sitting on a bus gives people similar experiences. Their rocking movements make people want to close their eyes. You may find it easy to fall asleep during the long bus trip.
My Big Solo
The day of my big solo (独唱) had finally arrived. It was a big event: the Spring Fling Choir (合唱团) Concert. My 1 was on the cover of the program. "Cindy…Soloist." I couldn't believe it. It wasn't Judy's name, but my name.
Judy and I had been classmates since primary school. She was always better than I.
I was filled with a lot of worry because of the choir concert tryouts (选拔赛). We waited to be called one at a time into the choir room. When Ms Jenkins asked me to enter the room, my heart 2 fast and my whole body was shaking. When I came back, Judy smiled at me. Ms Jenkins called her name and Judy 3 followed her. She was still calm and smiling when she came out.
When Ms Jenkins told us who were chosen to join the choir group, I wasn't 4 when Judy's name was on her list and mine wasn't, but I was disappointed.
Sudden clapping came. Ms Jenkins looked at me, "Cindy, you will have to start practicing with me. The solos need more 5 ." Solo? I got the solo? I looked 6 Judy smiling and giving me the thumbs-up (竖起大拇指) sign.
Now the day had come. I was front and center. The spotlight circled me in its bright light, but I felt quite nervous right there. I couldn't breathe (呼吸). I couldn't think. I couldn't sing. "You can do it, Cindy," Judy said in a low voice. "I know 7 can."
I took a deep breath and sang out. All that came out was a bad squeak (刺耳的声音). But in that same moment, from behind me, came the sweet voice of the right note (音符). Judy gave me a soft touch. My voice lifted and 8 hers. When the next note came, it was all me.
The rest of the solo went well. And when the concert was over, a great cheer went up from the crowd. Judy was the first to hug me.
"Thanks, Judy."
Judy smiled and gave me another 9 . "What are friends for?"
Friends? Did she say friends?
"You're right." This time I hugged her, beginning to love the feeling of 10 her friend. We stuck together like glue.
and become every of wonder much one open all many building thousand |
Visiting Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world. If you like sightseeing, you will love it!
Shanghai, a beautiful city during the day, even more beautiful at night. At the end of the day, both the older part of the city around the Bund and the more modern part in Pudong are full colourful lights. The buildings, both new and old, look very different exciting. If you walk along the Bund, you will see old buildings. The Pudong New Area, just across the Huangpu River, has many modern . At night, these tall buildings light up the sky in direction.
If you like walking in the streets, try the famous Nanjing Road. There are busy shops and coffee bars, and you'll see of people enjoying themselves. Most of the shops close at 10 pm, but at that time teahouses are still , where you can meet old friends and make new ones.
If you are in Shanghai for the time, make sure you visit the beautiful Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower. If you take a boat along the river, you will have a
experience. If you enjoy history and natural beauty, Yu Garden is a better choice.
Your summer vacation is coming at the end of June this year. The following activities in the city can help you to have a colorful vacation.
| Paintings & Calligraphy (书法) Great changes have taken place in China. To show love for the Communist Party of China, 100 students from different schools will use their pens and brushes to show you the great changes. For more information, call Lily at 152 －5827, please. Time: 10:00 －15:00 July 1st －July 15th, 2023 Closed on Mondays Place: Achievement Hall |
| A book on embroidery (刺绣) The book Xun Xiu Ji has been named China's most beautiful book. Zhang Shulin is the writer of it. We have invited Fan Deng to introduce it to us. For more information, call Linda at 679 －8871, please. Time: 14:00 －15:30 June 30th, 2023 Place: School Hall |
| Inventions To memorize Yuan Longping, Father of Hybrid Rice, people in our city will show you their greatest inventions on saving food. In the show, you can see a lot of new inventions from people at different ages. Guides will stay with you from the beginning to the end. Time: 13:30 －16:00 August 10th －August 11th, 2023 Place: Sunshine Hall |
| Oil paper umbrellas Oil paper umbrellas, with a history of over 1000 years in China, used to be common. Umbrellas take more than 70 steps to make, including making support with bamboo, pasting papers (糊纸) and painting patterns (图案). It takes at least a week to make an umbrella. There are many kinds of oil paper umbrellas on show. Time: 9:00 －15:30 July 6th, 2023 Place: Sightseeing Hall |
Little stream (小溪) ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert. "I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert," she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. "Maybe I can't reach the ocean," she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice said, "If a breeze (微风) can cross the desert, so can a river." It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream answered, "That's because a breeze can fly, but I cannot."
"That's because you can't give up what you are. Let yourself evaporate (蒸发) into the breeze, and it can take you across," said the desert. "Give up what I am now? No! No!" The little stream could not accept this idea. "The breeze can carry the vapor (蒸汽) across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river again," said the desert."And whether you're a river or vapor, your nature never changes." Hearing this, the little stream went into the open arms of the breeze. It carried her to the next stage of her life.
The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success, you should also change the way you are.
Weifang in Shandong province has a long history of making kites. It is known as the birthplace of kites.
According to local artisans (工匠), Weifang kite-making appeared 2000 years ago. At first, they were often used by the army for measuring distance and communication purposes. During the Ming Dynasty (1368 －1644), kites started to be popular among ordinary people as entertainment.
Made from bamboo and decorated with traditional Chinese paintings, Weifang kite-making was included in the national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) lists in 2006. The International Kite Festival has been held in Weifang every year since 1984.
Yang Hongwei, 56, is an inheritor (传承人) of the Weifang kite-making skills. She was born in a kite-making family. Yang often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather's workshop.
Having a special connection with kites, Yang learned the skills from her grandfather at the age of 16. After she had practiced the skills for 10 years, she started her own shop in 1992.
On Yang's kites, people can see not only common shapes like butterflies and swallows (燕子), but also some prints telling ancient Chinese tales and history. For example, she once made a kite showing a phoenix (凤凰) head lined with pictures of 50 famous women in Chinese history on each side.
In her spare time, she also travels to different countries including Germany, Australia, the US and New Zealand to tell people about Chinese stories seen on kites and the traditional ways of making kites.
"I'm an inheritor of the culture. It is also an important job of mine to spread the heritage around the world and onto the next generation," she said.
The Internet is an important part in our everyday life. It's useful and can bring us much fun, but it can also be dangerous. Do you want to know how to be safe on the Internet? If you don't, remember these ideas.
★Use strong special passwords (密码). When you need a password, you should make sure to use a strong special one. A safe password should include a mix of numbers, letters and symbols. You should avoid using the same passwords for different accounts (账户). Never use easy passwords like "123456". You should never use your personal information as your password. If you use your name or birthday as a password, someone might guess your password easily.
★Don't tell your personal information to anybody you meet online. The people you meet online might be strange and dangerous. Never tell them your name, address, school or phone number. If they know your school or workplace, they can find you easily. You might get into trouble if they want to hurt you.
★Don't open emails or documents from people you don't know. If you see an email from a stranger, don't open it. You should delete (删除) it right now. If you open the email, your computer might have a virus (病毒). Someone might get your bank account and steal your money easily.
Some useful ideas on the Internet safety | |
Use strong special passwords. | • Make sure your passwords include numbers, letters and symbols. • Avoid using for different accounts. • Never use your personal information as your passwords. |
Don't tell your personal information to anybody online. | • Never tell strangers your name, address, school or phone number. • You might if strangers are dangerous. They may hurt you. |
Refuse and documents from strangers. | • Delete the unknown ones right now. • Protect your computer against a virus. • Stop someone from and stealing your money. |
"读书破万卷，下笔如有神。"阅读不仅能让我们获得知识，而且能开阔我们的眼界。在科技发达的时代，人们有多种多样的阅读方式，比如看纸质书、报纸和杂志，在线阅读或者使用app听书等。你最喜欢哪一种阅读方式呢？请以"My favorite way of reading"为题写一篇英文短文。
提示词语：e-book, environment, convenient, download, search for information
提示问题：1. What's the importance of reading?2. What's your favorite way of reading?3. Why do you choose this way? (至少写出2点理由)
要求：1. 紧扣主题，语言连贯，语法正确，书写规范。 2. 文中不得出现真实的校名与人名，词数在60－80词左右。
My favorite way of reading
Today, reading has become an important part of everyday life.
