When I was about 12 years old, my friends and I decided that we wanted a pet mouse. The pet shop wouldn't sell us one unless we had a 1 from a parent, so, having the neatest handwriting, I forged (伪造) one. My deception (骗局) was soon 2 and everything went terribly wrong.
My mum felt that the punishment should fit the crime, so she made me write letters to a few selected relatives. One of them was my uncle who I'd only met a few times when I was a little kid. I wrote a 3 letter detailing my life and listing my interests.
My punishment was complete. During the following days I nearly forgot about it, but I suddenly got a 4 from him one day. "How lovely it is to hear from you, "he said, and went on to tell me all about his life in his letter. He'd love to hear about what subjects at school I enjoyed. And so we started a correspondence (通信) that went on for several years.
He turned out to be the most attractive man. Then out of the blue, he 5 .
My mum heard of the bad news and was sad as they had not really spoken for years.
I went upstairs and took out a box of letters, the last one being from just a few days before he had passed. My mum 6 herself reading them and knowing that although she hadn't been in touch, I had grown 7 to him by writing to him. In fact, I then became friends with his wife, who I also wrote to for many years.
I often think about how an act of childhood led to such rich 8 that lasted for many years. It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact, and it's something I keep up with to this day. So, I'd encourage you to put pen to paper and see where it leads.
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. Jo is good at cooking and would really like the chance to learn new ways to cook from an expert. . Archie really enjoys watching films. He loves his dog and would like to find a festival that allows pets. . Rosa is interested in modern dance music. She wants to understand the technology behind the music more. |
A. World Food FestivalFood lovers, this is your festival. Come and discover a variety of tastes from different countries. Jenny Morell, writer of this year's best-selling cake baking book will be giving a class. You'll need to book your place quickly for that. You can buy copies of her cooking book after the class. B. Pet Festival You'll be amazed by some of the animals at our festival this year. We have the usual "Strangest pet" competition and it's a good opportunity to bring your pet and get advice on training. Look out for our special guest, too, the famous robot dog, Woofer, from this summer's hit movie Dogs in Space! C. Theatre Festival It's back again! Our famous international theatre festival. All our big theatres will be involved. You can walk through the city center and find some street performances for free, and even get involved—ideal if you've always wanted to be on stage! D. Science Festival For all you young scientists, come and get your hands on the latest technology at this year's festival. There's a special focus on electronic music and the chance to try making your own music, if that's not enough, you can be sure to be amazed by our robot theatre performance. |
Some of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every night when he came home. I'd watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet and comb would always take up the same spot (位置) on the table.
Dad's comb was green. Every night, he would smile, hand me the comb and say: "Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?" I was more than happy to do it. Every time I proudly returned the comb to Dad, he would smile at me, and place it on top of his wallet.
About two years later, Dad started his own business.
That was when things started to change. Dad's business wasn't doing so well. He didn't come home as much as he used to — just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I'd already be in bed. I started to get mad. Why didn't he listen to Mum and just stick to his old job? Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home.
Today, I'm no longer a kid. Dad's business has also started to get back on track (轨道). Two days ago, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said: "Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb? It's been a while since I last cleaned it." I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink (水槽).
It's a new comb. I punch a few drops of soap and brush the comb. It hits me then: why, as a child, helping my dad clean his comb was such a joy. That tradition meant that my dad was home early to spend the evening with Mum and I. It meant he would play games with me. It meant a happy and loving family.
I pass the clean comb back to Dad. He looks at it and smiles. But this time, I notice something different. My dad has aged, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before. The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family.
Dad carefully places his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, he still organises his personal items in the same way. I guess some things never change.
The term ecology (生态) comes from a Greek word that means "the study of the house". Ecology is the study of how all living things interact (相互影响) with their environments. In a way, Earth is the house of all living things. We all live together on this planet and it is our home. Today, we also understand ecology to mean taking care of Earth so that humans, plants and animals can all thrive(兴盛). However, we can damage the environment. Sometimes the damage cannot be changed back to what it was before.
Ecology is a huge area of study. It covers every part of a living creature's ecosystem that affects(影响) its ability to live. Ecology considers how a living thing reacts to climate and soil conditions. It also studies how much clean water is available (可用的) and the amount of natural resources. By learning about how living things, including humans, affect each other, we can make smart decisions that protect all living things and the resources they need.
There are many things that children can do to help make sure that their world stays healthy. The decisions you are making today can affect the future.
Conservation(节约) is one area of ecology where we can all make a difference. It does not matter how old we are or where we live. Conservation means using Earth's limited resources wisely so that they don't run out. When you are home, take a moment to think about how you use resources. Many people waste resources. Leaking toilets, half-filled dishwashers or clothes washers, and unattended hoses all waste precious water. If you leave lights on and appliances running in rooms where they are not being used, you are wasting energy.
There's another way we can help conserve Earth's resources. We can show our support of businesses that make their products using methods and materials that do not damage Earth. By buying their products, we are telling them that we appreciate (感谢) their efforts to be Earth-friendly.
We need to take the time to learn about how to save resources. More importantly, we must then put into practice what we learn. Children can do their part. They can show their families some ways to save resources. Together, we can all make a difference.
On 20 July 1969, the world celebrated an important moment in history when American astronaut, Neil Armstrong, became the first man to walk on the moon, making a giant leap for humanity. For more than 50 years, human beings have tried many times to understand the space environment. These efforts have paid off. Today, we are in a better position to understand our universe in which we live, thanks to space exploration.
Space exploration has triggered advances in science and technology which have benefitted humans and improved the quality of life on Earth. These benefits are related to space technology such as satellite communications, global positioning system(GPS) and weather forecasting. The development of satellite technology, for instance, makes telecommunications possible, connecting people from different parts of the world through satellite television, phones, radio and Internet access. Today, space technology also enables us to have virtual (虚拟的) meetings and lessons, making work and study from home possible during the Covid-19 pandemic.
With the excitement and curiosity generated (产生), space exploration is attracting young people to careers in engineering, science, technology and mathematics, which creates innovations (创新) in science and technology. In countries such as America, Canada and Europe, space exploration has also generated jobs in fields related to engineering, technology and science. Even if interested youngsters do not end up in a job in these areas, space technology enriches their imagination about the possibility of life beyond Earth and space travel. To this end, space exploration continues to encourage human imagination, inspiring (激励) people to write stories and create movies, photographs and songs about space exploration.
Although there are many benefits, space exploration has often been criticized (批评)for its high cost. According to the University of Florida, it costs about $500 million to launch (发射) a space shuttle and many argue that this money could be better spent on solving the problems on Earth such as hunger, pollution, diseases and climate change. Although space exploration cannot directly provide immediate solutions to these problems, it generates many useful technologies and new knowledge in sciences necessary to improve the conditions of human life on Earth.
Every year, about a thousand innovations in the space programmes find their way into earthly technology that leads to better farming; better medical instruments; and more energy-efficient vehicles(交通工具). As a result, the money spent on space exploration does finally benefit human beings.
There is no doubt that space exploration has produced many benefits for humanity. It has also encouraged many to understand Earth and the universe in a deeper way. In the coming decade, we can continue to expect more exciting discoveries. We may eventually even find another planet where humans can live.
When you talk about, or even think about Iron Man, the first image that pops into your head is the red and gold suit worn by Tony Stark. It provides Stark strength, protection against most attacks (攻击) and the power of flight. Iron Man is just a story, but the suit is not. Engineers call it an exoskeleton (外骨骼). It is the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body.
In fact, the exoskeletons were used in hospitals at first. They have changed the lives of many people with injuries (受伤) or illnesses that affect movement. A disease had paralyzed Stacey Kozel and she could not walk anymore. But in 2016, she went hiking with an exoskeleton. In recent years, more and more exoskeletons have been used in factories. It is easy for people to do the tiring or dangerous work with the exoskeletons. "We usually pay attention to efficiency (效率). Using the exoskeletons saves us much time and money. The workers can make more products at the same time. "One factory manager said. "Also, wearing the exoskeletons can reduce the risk of injury. "What's more, exoskeletons can be used in rescue (救援) operations, providing workers with a lot of strength to lift heavy objects while protecting them from being hurt by falling weights.
However, the global spread of exoskeletons remains difficult. For one thing today's exoskeletons are expensive because they need to be charged (充电) regularly. For another, most exoskeletons can help people do only one type of movement. A company called SuitX is developing new forms of exoskeletons now. The company hopes people of all ages can use their products in the future.
That would be really cool, but some people worry that the technology will divide humanity. People who can afford exoskeletons will become stronger and achieve more than those without suits. We may end up with two classes of humanity: the superhumans and everybody else. That wouldn't be fair. Also, researchers have found that when people work in exoskeletons, muscles (肌肉) compete with each other, causing the brain to work less efficiently. Over time, it can also cause harm to the body.
So will exoskeletons harm or benefit humanity? No one knows for sure. More research is needed.
假如你是李华，你校英语社团公众平台计划做一期主题为"榜样人物"的 系列推送。请你用英语写一篇文章，推荐你心中的一位榜样，并写明推荐理由。
要求：根据所给提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
提示词语： admire, patient, face the difficulty, encourage, advice
提示问题：
● Who is your role model?
● Why do you want to recommend (推荐) him/her?
Everyone has a role model in his heart.
某英文网站正在开展以"友善"为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华，请用英语写一篇短文投稿，分享一段你帮助他人的经历以及你的收获。
要求：根据所给提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
提示词语： helpful, solve, cheer sb. up, realise, support
提示问题：
● What experience can you share about helping others?
● What have you learnt from the experience?
The world is beautiful because of kindness.
