Mr. Black was over fifty years old. He sometimes made some mistakes in his work, and he lost his work. So he had1time every day to do something. Then he often met his old friends under a big tree. They had drinks there and2anything they liked.
One day, some old men were sitting together again and talking about young people in this world. They all agreed that the old people were3than young people. Then one of the old4said that young men were stronger than old men.
5of them agreed that this was true,6Mr. Black didn't. He said, "No. I am as strong now as when I was a young man." His friends were surprised7what he said.
"Well," said Mr. Black, "Near my house there is a big stone. When I was a young man, I used8to move it, but I couldn't because I was not9. I am an old man now, and when I try to move it, I still10. So, I am as strong as when I was young."
Jim, with his father, goes to see his grandfather. In the train Jim often puts his head out of the window. His father says, “Jim! Don't put your head out of the window!” But Jim goes on putting his head out of the window.
So his father takes Jim's cap quietly (悄悄地), hides (藏) it behind his back and says, “You see your cap is gone.” Jim is afraid.
His father says, “Well, whistle (吹口哨) once. Maybe your cap will come back.” Jim whistles. His father puts quickly the cap on Jim's head.
Oh! It is wonderful. Jim laughs. He quickly takes his father's cap and throws (扔) it out of the window. “Now it is your turn to whistle, Dad!” He says happily.
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In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning. They eat porridge，eggs or bread. English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast. Lunch comes at one o'clock. Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinner is about half past seven. First they have soups, and then they have meat or fish with vegetables. After that they eat some other things, like bananas，apples or oranges. But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day. Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper and all these meals are very necessary.
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!
●Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
●Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
●Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate (装扮) your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishmentwhen you have finished.
●Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination (想象力) fly! Write down your ideas, dream or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
●Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mum or dad or maybe even your cousin.
When you are in England, you must be very careful in the street because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then the left. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. If the traffic lights are green, The people on foot must not cross. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come back from work, the streets are very busy.
Always remember the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful. In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors. You can sit on the second floor. From there you can see the city well.
A. the traffic can go.
B. There is no need for you to look around.
C. Have a look first or you will go the wrong way.
D. When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, too.
E. It is very interesting.
F. The people on foot can cross the road carefully.
G. It is really strange.
