Mike always loves ships. When he was older, he said, “I'm going to be a soldier.” But his eyes were not very1and he did not get in.
Then he said, “I'm going to2a small boat and I'm going around the world.” But boats were very expensive, and Mike did not have enough3
Last summer Mike found a swimming4near his house. The lessons did not cost very5 and Mike began going to the school at every end of the week and having6. Now he is a good swimmer.
Last week a little boy said to him, “You're a very good swimmer. How do7learn to swim so well?”
“I'm not good at all,” Mike said and he smiled. “8 I'm in the water, I say to myself, “There are 9fishes behind me!” Then I'm very afraid, and I10quickly.”
Teenager Summer Programs and Prizes!
The Newton Public Library's Summer Reading program has been a longtime favorite for local children. You are invited to check out any three books on July 16th to earn a free ticket to the movie of your choice at the Capital Theatre. In addition, there are also some other events for you to join. You can choose any one you like in your convenience.
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Any questions? Contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.
Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience study here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn't know how different between textbook English and everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.
When I first studied English, I was told to say, “I am fine.” when people say “How are you?” But in the US, I found that people say,“I am good.”or“I am tired.”
One day, someone greeted me with “What's up?” It made me confused（困惑的）. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.
Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures. To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan. However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter.”
I also surprised by how hard-working. In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard. But here, a “good” student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.
The kids here are so talented, I feel sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.
In American high，school most students take English, science, math and history.
In English, the students study grammar and read famous literature(文学名著).science class, they study biology, chemistry or physics. History isinteresting to some students than other subjects they learn about important events and places in the United States. Students take other courses. These are electives(选修课) study music because they feel it is more enjoyable. Some computer science because they think is more practical.
In each class, teachers give students exams. Some exams are more difficult than, but a good student can always do.
The Stars (Xingxing) show of 1979, hung on the wall outside the Chinese National Art Gallery(美术馆)in Beijing, was one of the most important shows in the recent history of Chinese art. Yan Li was a key member of the group of Chinese artists, Stars (Xingxing), and was also a member of the literary(文学的) group "Today" at that time. In the conversation between Yan Li and Dr. Silvia Fok, they will review the history of that period and how literature(文学) and arts were changed.
Yan Li, born in 1954 in Beijing, is a writer and painter who moved to the U.S. in 1985 and since 1998 he spends his time between Shanghai and New York. He began writing poems and painting in oils during the Cultural Revolution(文革). Li who is very well-read in both Chinese and Western history and literature has several books of poems including a Chinese-English book named Poetry Possibility (2009) and Things Are Symbols of Themselves (2005) . Yan Li is the host of the Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival which takes place in Beijing every September.
Dr Silvia Fok received her B.A., M. Phil., and Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong in 1998, 2002 and 2008. Her primary research is Chinese Art. She has taught art history in the Hong Kong Art School from 2002 to 2004. She worked as part-time teacher at the Department of Fine Arts, HKU, and Cultural and Religious Studies Department, CUHK, in 2009. She is a teacher in Art at the General Education Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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I think it's easy for me to memorize grammar rules, but when writing something I always make so many mistakes. I don't like English at all. Why do we have to learn English? After I leave school, there are few chances to use the English we learned at school. I like math better. How can I improve my spoken English? Whenever I try to speak English to others, I find it hard to express myself. I don't know what to say. I have learned English for long. But I feel I'm not making any progress. I wish I could find something that can interest me again. I can't remember English words. I study the words and remember them today, but I will forget most of them tomorrow. Who can tell me the way of remembering words? | A.How to get much writing practice. B.How to remember English words. C.How to speak good English. D.How to use English grammar. E.How important English is. F.How to get interested in English. G. How to improve your English. |
内容包括：
1). 赞赏他对中国文化的兴趣；
2). 告诉他对话者的基本情况，活动的时间、地点、入场券及主要内容；
3). 询问他的航班号。
作文要求：
1). 不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现学校真实的名称和学生的真实姓名；
2). 语句连贯，词数80个左右。作文的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数，也不必抄写在答题卷上。
Dear Jack，
I'm glad to receive your email telling me you are interested in the conversation between Yan Li and Dr. Silvia Fok .
Yours，
Li Hua
Musical Acting: A musical act, The High Crest, will be performed from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday, July 22nd. The concert will be held outdoors on the library lawn and it is family-friendly. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are encouraged!
Craft making: Make earth-friendly crafts from recycled materials from 3 to 4 P.M. on Wednesday, August 10th. With guidance from a talented teacher, you will make new creations from everyday objects. Start recycle today, and bring objects to share with the group.
Smartphone Using: Join our Public Services Librarian at 11 A.M. on Monday, July 25th, for an introduction to smartphone use. This small class is for beginners. Attendees should bring their phones, earphones and charging cords. Registration (注册) is required and spaces are limited. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.
Stone Designing: Paint your own garden stones with your own imagination! At 6 P.M. on Monday, August 8th, Lisa Frasier will teach tips and skill for creating unique design on stones. All materials are provided, and registration is required.