Many of us enjoy watching animals in the world.But do you know what they can teach us?
Geese (雁), for example, teach a very good lesson about1In autumn, geese fly to the warm south to2 the cold winter. They lift off in no order.Yet 3 they form a V shape, with one bird leading the group.
This V shape allows geese to4energy.When the front bird moves its wings up and down, the resulting force (合力) of the air lifts the next one. This continues down the line.The bird5 has the hardest job.When it gets 6it moves behind, and another bird moves into the lead.By sharing the role, the group can travel long ways. Geese flying in a V shape can fly 70 percent farther without7 than birds flying alone.
During the long flying journey, geese communicate with one another.They honk (鸣叫) to 8 the birds up front to keep up the speed.They also cheer each other up 9 working toward a common goal.
What have we learned from the lovely geese's experience and skills?
10 together! Whether it is our personal lives or our jobs, we need other people.We need the spirit of teamwork!
Dear Sir or Madam.
One of the teachers at my school in New York tells me that your school has summer course. I am planning to go to Beijing next summer and would like to take a short one-month course.
I am 18 years old and have been studying Chinese for six years. I was born in the USA and have never been to China before. I am going to study Chinese at the university. I think the course will help me improve my Chinese.
Could you send me a catalogue(目录) and application form (申请表)? I would also like information about Beijing and other places nearby. I hope to do some travelling when the course is over.
Thank you! I am looking forward to your reply
Very truly yours,
Jim Green
There was once a man called Mr. Flowers, and flowers were his only joy in life. He spent all his free time in one of his four glass-houses and grew flowers of every color, with long and difficult names, for competitions（比赛）. He tried to grow a rose of a new color to win the silver cup（银杯）for the Rose of the Year.
Mr. Flowers' glass-houses were very near to a middle school. Boys of around thirteen of age were often tempted（引诱）to throw a stone or two at one of Mr. Flowers' glass-houses. So Mr. Flowers did his best to be in or near his glass-houses at the beginning and end of the school day.
But it was not always possible to be on watch at those times. Mr. Flowers had tried in many ways to protect his glass, but nothing that he had done had been useful. He had been to school to report to the headmaster; but this had not done any good. He had tried to drive away the boys that threw stones into his garden; but the boys could run faster than he could, and they laughed at him from far away. He had even picked up all the stones that he could find around his garden, so that the boys would have nothing to throw; but they soon found others.
At last Mr. Flowers had a good idea. He put up a large notice（布告）made of good, strong wood, some meters away from the glass-houses. On it he had written the words: DO NOT THROW STONES AT THIS NOTICE. After this, Mr. Flowers had no further trouble; the boys were much more tempted to throw stones at the notice than at the glass-houses.
配对阅读：上栏描述了五位同学喜欢看的杂志，下栏是七份杂志的简介，请为上栏的每位同学选择一份合适的杂志。
⑴Vince would like to read stories that teenagers write. He is also interested in music and would like some suggestions on the best music CDs to listen to. ⑵Sue wants to know more about the lives of famous people who often appear in the news. She is also interested in clothes and would like suggestions on what to wear. ⑶Billy is interested in learning more about the latest (最新的) international events. He is also interested in the movies and would like to read different opinions on what to see. ⑷Gina is interested in geography and the natural world. She would also like to read articles that tell her about the lives of people from other countries. ⑸Luke enjoys going to concerts and wants to find out more about the people in his favorite bands. He also would like to read articles written by other teenagers. |
A. Youth World is a magazine for teenagers. It provides information about all the latest movies, concerts and fashion shows (时装表演). It also lists the best DVDs to watch. B. Teens Now is a successful music magazine for teenagers. It lists who is playing, where and when and how to get tickets. It provides interviews with well-known singers and bands. It also gives its readers the chance to send in their own articles. C. NS Teens magazine is well-known for its articles on the wildlife and environment. It also has articles on the history and culture of many other countries. D. No journalists (新闻记者) write for Teen Voice. This magazine depends completely on articles sent in by its teenage readers. It gives young people the opportunity to publish their creative work, such as poems or short works of fiction. They can also write reviews (评论) on the latest music CDs. E. Top Teens is easy to read and full of color photos. It offers advice on fashion and beauty. But most of its pages are about interviews with the popular, well-known stars of screen, music and sport. F. The only environmental magazine written by teenagers for teenagers is Young WB. Readers are invited to send their articles and photos to the magazine. The magazine also has many special offers and competitions. G. Teenplus is very different from other teen magazines that simply offer articles on pop stars and fashion. This exciting new magazine tells readers about what is happening in the world. It also offers all kinds of reviews on recent books, movies and music CDs. |
When I was young, my mother used to give the family something special for meals. She once put some burnt bread in front of my dad. To my my dad just took his bread, smiled at my mother and then turned to ask me my day at school was. I've forgotten what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him put some butter on that bread. He ate it up as .
After dinner, my mum said sorry to my dad for burning the bread. And I will never forget what he said, “I burnt bread, dear. It doesn't matter at all. ”
That night, I asked dad if he really liked his bread burnt. He took me in the arms and said, “Your mum worked very hard all day. She's really .And you see—a bit of burnt food never hurt!”
Now I know life is not perfect. Nobody is perfect,. As for me, I often forget birthdays or some other special . But I've learned something important over these years. What we really need is the understanding of each other, whether between a husband and a parent and child or just between two friends. This is the key a happy life.
So don't get angry if the bread gets burnt. Remember, burnt bread never hurt anyone. Be to those around you and a happier life will surely come closer to you.
Lei Feng Spirit Carrying on
On December 18, 1940, Lei Feng was born in a poor peasant family in a little mountain village of Hunan Province. He didn't go to school till 1950. At the age of 18, he worked as a steel worker. He was often praised for his good job. On January 8, 1960, he joined the army. In the same year, he joined the Communist Party. He loved the Party and the people, and constantly did good for others. “It's my duty，” Lei Feng always said when he was thanked by those. He became a model soldier one year later. Lei died in an accident in 1962.
After his death, Chairman Mao called on the people to “Learn from Comrade Lei Feng”. And 5 March has become the official “Learn from Lei Feng Day” since 1963. People got to know more about him after LeiFeng'sDiary was first presented to the public. Now the term “Living Lei Feng”has become a noun for anyone who is selfless, anyone who has deep love for his country, anyone who works hard, or anyone who is always ready to help others...
The whole nation are moved by Lei Feng's deeds. And Lei Feng's spirit will live in our heart forever and we surely will practice his spirit in life as he did.
From：Shanghai Middle School English Online
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Lei Feng's birthday | ⑴ | |
Lei Feng's job at the age of 18 | ⑵ | |
The year Lei became a model soldier | ⑶ | |
The book from which people know more about him | ⑷ | |
The term for those selfless, hardworking, kindhearted... | ⑸ |
