Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents' home in Missouri to spend Christmas with them. I stopped halfway at a 1 to refill my tank (油箱). While I was standing in line at the cash register (收款台), I said hello to an old couple who were also2 gas (汽油).
I started my car, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke 3 from the back of my car. I stopped and 4 what I should do. A car slowed down behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they 5 take me to my parents' home. We chatted on the way into the city. Before leaving, I asked the husband 6 their address and he gave me his business card.
Before Christmas, I wrote to the couple asking if I could thank them 7 . Soon, I received a Christmas present with a note from them. They 8 refused my request. They just said helping me had made their holiday 9 .
Years later, after finishing a one day meeting in New York, I returned to my car, only to find that I'd left the lights10 all day, and the battery (电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford Dealership--a shop11 cars was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
"Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?" I asked and told them about my12 . They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no pay, 13 I wrote them a note to say thanks after returning home. Soon, I got a letter from one of them.
14 had ever taken the time to write to him to say "thank you", he said, and they were two15 words but meant so much.
Workers wear them. Swimmers wear them. Scientists wear them. Woodcutters wear them. People who play sports wear them. Goggles protect the eyes. They keep out water and chemicals. They keep out bits of wood or stone. They might look funny, but goggles do serious work!
Why do people need to wear goggles? They need to keep their eyes safe. Many things can hurt our eyes. Have you ever gotten a piece of sand or dirt or other small particle (颗粒) in your eye? What happens? It hurts. Your eye beginning to fill with tears. Those tears are your body's way of getting the sand or dirt out of your eye. Sometimes this works. Your eye feels much better.
But what happens if your tears don't work? What happens if the piece of sand has gotten stuck in your eye? Eyes are delicate. They can be scratched or cut easier than skin (皮肤). If the particle is not washed out by tears, you might have to go to the doctor. You could even have problems seeing out of that eye.
Instead of waiting to see if tears will help, some people use goggles. This can prevent things from getting in their eyes at all. If they use goggles, their eyes are protected from the things that can cause problems, Goggles are a better way to protect eyes. They are made of plastic or glass, and they are tied around your eye area. Some of them hook behind your ears like glasses. Other goggles have a strap (带子) that goes around your head. Both kinds stay right where you put them until you take them off. That way, you can use both hands to work or play sports, and you don't have to worry about something getting in your eyes.
Your eyes are safe, and you can get busy working or playing!
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Exam stress has a great influence on most students in different ways. It is important to deal with the exam stress. Here are some tips for helping you to get through the exam season.
Even the most serious exam timetables will allow a little time for a study break. This can include20-minute breaks during your day and longer activities: going out for dinner with friends, going to the cinema, attending a concert and so on. Spending a little time away from the books will make you refreshed and relaxed.
You can go out for a walk or a run or head to the gym or swimming pool. Besides keeping-you-healthy, exercise can cheer you up and help to make you more productive while revising.
As the old saying goes, "Comparison is the thief of joy. " It is often helpful to discuss topics with fellow students and to revise together, try not to compare with others. You're doing just fine, and hearing other people talk about what they've learned may stress you out and make you feel like you aren't progressing as well as them.
If the stress is such that you can't stand it and is influencing your day-to-day life, try to speak to someone about it. Your school will be able to offer more advice on how to manage it. If that seems like too big a step, open up to a family member or a friend about the pressure you feel. You'll be amazed to know that you aren't alone in feeling this way.
A. Speak to SomeoneB. Exercise and Go Outdoors
C. Don't(Always) Listen to OthersD. Always Get Ready Before Having Exams
E. Take Good Breaks and Join Some Fun Activities
How do you deal with your exam stress? List one way.
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A Love for Separation《小别离》
A Love for Separation is a new soap opera based on the life of some Chinese students who go abroad to study. It has created many successful (人物) of three typical Chinese families: strict but loving mothers, cute children and (有耐心的) fathers.
Fang Duoduo is one of the main characters in it. She had a difficult time with her schoolwork, especially learning English in her year in the junior middle school. She worked hard from the early morning to the late night. Her mother also paid full (关注) to her study, pushing her to go to different after-school classes to get more (知识) . But it was still hard for her to (改善，提升) her learning (能力). She was under so much pressure that she and her mother argued a lot. She couldn't cheer herself up any more. The (其他的) two families also had their own problems. But finally all the three families worked them out because they love their children so much. And love is above all.
"The show is from one of the best-selling (小说) written by Lu Yingong", said Director Wang Jun in his latest interview. And he expected people to love it. " (是否) or not you have much free time, try not to miss it. You will feel deep in your heart filled with (温暖)，as well as joy, sometimes you'll even be moved to tears", he said. By the way, the Chinese teenager band TF boys also act in the show.
Everyone wants to be successful, he is good at studies or not. It is true for Alfred,11-year-old boy. But unluckily, he (fail) the exam again last month. His grandpa advises him to learn his mistakes and do the following.
Firstly, is necessary for him to have a good study habit. While studying, make sure of paying attention to it. And find some time for fun in order to relax as well.
Secondly, he should often remind himself to try his best if he wants to learn well.
Finally, take (note) in class. It will be helpful if he wants to review what he learns.
Alfred takes the advice. He becomes (active) in class than before. He (make) great progress recently. He tells Grandpa (proud) that he gets an A in his project. If he keeps working hard, he (lead) to a great success.
To：LiPing@mail. com
Subject：Exchange Visit!
Hi there, Li Ping!
My name's Jack and I'm going to be at your school for the exchange visit next month. I'm really excited about it!
Well, why am I writing right now？For one thing, I really want to know something about the interesting activities at your school, so could you introduce one of them？Also, I am interested in Chinese culture. So what do you suggest I do after school？
Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
Jack
Dear Jack,
Li Ping
