Last autumn, my 80-year-old grandmother was having problems with her heart. My family sent her to the1.
After a careful examination, a famous doctor told my grandmother, "You have such a2 heart condition that you should have an operation."
"But the complications (并发症) can happen." the doctor3my grandmother and looked at her worried face.
The doctor went on to say that she would have a 40 percent possibility of having a heart trouble 4the operation, a 35 percent possibility of being unable to stand up, and even 20 percent of5on the operating table because of her old age.
My grandmother was terribly surprised and quickly said, "Doctor, since you're talking about these 6, I have one for you: there is a 100 percent possibility that you won't operate on me!"
7these words, my grandmother got up and8the doctor's office.
The next day, my grandmother went to9doctor's office. There she was also told she needed an 10. The doctor also said that her11might cause some problems. 12 he was quite sure about the success of operation.
My grandmother might be brave, but she is not silly. She then asked the doctor, "If I am your mother, what will you13?"
The doctor walked up to her, smiled, put his arms14her, and said, "Mom, let's have the operation!"
My grandmother had the operation and came out15! Her positive attitude (乐观的心态) added many wonderful and happy years for her and enjoy living with my family.
Kids Go Wild（KGW） is a school holiday program for kids. Children can take part in some different activities in one day. This summer, KGW is bigger and better than ever.
Please read the following to learn more about KGW in 2019.
Time 8：30 a. m﹣3：30 p. m
Date Every weekday of school holidays（July 1﹣August 31）
Ages 8﹣14 years old
Cost ¥35per person（including morning tea）
Tips ●Wear comfortable shoes
Bring your own lunch and water
Follow the zookeepers instructions
Bookings ●Tel：83664428
Website：www.sunshinezoo.com
Pay 48 hours ahead
5 tickets at most
Half money can be returned if booking is cancelled 24 hours ahead
Would you like to improve yourself? Would you like to be a better person? Good news! Here we've got some tips for you.
Tip 1 Be Kind
Remember to be kind to yourself. You can do simple things to take care of yourself, like getting enough sleep to make yourself energetic. If you don't do like that, you will not bring anything good to anyone else. When you decide to show more kindness to yourself and to others, life changes quickly in a better way.
Tip 2 Be Encouraging
It's amazing what a kind word or touch can do. When I was a kid, I went to a lot of schools. It always made me scared, and I was very nervous and unsure of myself. One time, a teacher touched my head and said, smiling, "Don't worry﹣you'll have a good time with us in this classroom." I still remember my teacher's words.
All of us may come across some trouble in our life, and a bit of encouragement can be remembered for years.
Tip 3
When my sister and I were kids, my mum didn't have a car and our school was a 30﹣minute walk. Our neighbor offered to drive us to school when she dropped her son off, and that saved my mother a lot of time. Giving help to others can bring you happiness.
When thinking about how to become a better person, remember that small changes are also important. But "be kind to yourself" comes first. As the old saying goes, "You can't pour from an empty cup." So in order to be a person who can give more love to this world, you have to fall in love with yourself first.
Solar storms shake Earth's magnetic field(磁场). They not only influence human technology, but also animals, reported Forbes.
Studies show that many animals use changes in Earth's magnetic field to find directions. These changes provide the animals a general compass(指南针) for south and north. Animals can also use them as landmarks.
For example, scientists have found special cells in part of a bird's eye nervous system(神经系统). They seem to react to changes in the magnetic field.
Some fish species, like the common trout，have cells with magnetic sensors in their nasal cavity(鼻腔). In 1994 "magnetic sense" was also discovered in sea turtles.
Some whale species may use magnetic sense to navigate (导航) the oceans. A dysfunction of this sense may explain the still mysterious beachings (动物搁浅). Sometimes several hundred animals, such as whales and dolphins, are driven out of water along beaches. They usually can't breathe under their own weight and die slowly.
There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it. A Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were resting their arms on it, and talking over its head. "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse, "thought Alice;" only, as it's asleep, I believe it doesn't mind."
The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it. "No room! No room!" they cried out when they saw Alice coming. "There's plenty of room!" said Alice angrily, and she sat down in a large armchair at one end of the table.
"Have some wine, "the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.
Alice looked all round the table, but there was nothing on it but tea. "I don't see any wine, "she said.
"There isn't any, "said the March Hare.
"Then it was impolite of you not to offer it, "said Alice angrily.
"It wasn't very civil of you to take your seat without invitation, "said the March Hare.
"I didn't know it was your table, "said Alice;" it's laid for a great many more than three."
"Your hair wants cutting, "said the Hatter. He had been watching Alice for some time.
"You should learn not to give your personal ideas, "Alice said seriously;" it's very rude."
The Hatter opened his eyes very wide on hearing this; but all he said was, "Why is a raven(乌鸦) like a writing-desk?"
"Come, we shall have some fun now!" said Alice. "I'm glad they've begun asking riddles(谜语). I believe I can guess that, "she said loudly.
"Do you mean that you think you can find out the answer to it?" said the March Hare.
"Exactly so, "said Alice.
"Then you should say what you mean, "the March Hare went on.
"I do, "Alice quickly replied;" at least-at least I mean what I say-that's the same thing, you know. "
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Finally, they all began to laugh at Alice.
——From Alice in Wonderland
One of the most famous child stars in the history of films in the United States was the great Shirley Temple. Born on April 23, 1928 in Santa Monica, California, Temple was encouraged by her mother to develop her interest in singing, acting, and dancing. She enrolled young Shirley into a dance school at the age of 3.
Her first acting experience came while she was still in the dancing school at a very young age. She appeared in a series of short films where child actors were used to play adults. Temple gained valuable acting experience. A Fox Film songwriter's attention was very attracted by the young star, and he introduced her to studio executives. She was signed to do her first film in 1933 at the age of 5. The film Stand Up and Cheer was a big success, and Temple's career began.
Her career is one of the most remarkable in Hollywood history. She played lots of successful roles as a child actress. She was very mature (成熟的), and talented for someone so young, but by 1942, her films began to flop. Her career was seemingly over by her teen years, and she announced her retirement(退休) in 1950. This did not stop Temple though, as she began a second career as a public servant. In 1967, she was noticed by U.S. Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, he offered her a diplomatic (外交的) position, and she accepted. On February 10, 2014, Shirley Temple passed away at home.
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Shirley Temple a songwriter's attention. Shirley Temple played the role in the film Stand Up and Cheer successfully and her acting career |
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Shirley Temple was so mature and talented that she many roles successfully in lots of films. |
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要点提示：
1）多读。正确朗读单词、句子；发音清晰准确，声音响亮。
2）多说。 尽可能多地于老师同学用英语进行交流，不要害怕犯错，不要在意那些嘲笑你的人。
3）多听。 可以听课文，听英文歌曲，听英文广播……
4）多记。 ……(自主发挥)
要求：
1）表达中必须包含所给要点，可以适当发挥。
2）词数90左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
How to improve listening and speaking skills
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