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Time flies like an arrow. What is your most unforgettable experience in the year 2014? Three teen's readers want to 1 their stories with you.
Ji Luyang, 13, from Jiangsu: This summer, I went for a budget trip(穷游) with my father to northern China. We took 2 instead of plane. Hard seat tickets were our 3 choice. We were happy because we 4 the money for a hotel even though the time on the train was uncomfortable. After the trip, I have become an expert on saving money.
He Zhuowen, 14, from Shanxi: The biggest thing for me this year is that I have made a new friend from Taiwan. Her name is Zou Mianzhi. She is of the 5 age as me. I learnt a lot about schools in Taiwan from Zou. For example, they take logic class andhome economics(家政) class, which are new to 6. Now we still talk about our lives by WeChat(微信) every day.
Zhang Yaozhi, 14, from Shanghai: In 2014, I tried teaching for the first time in my life. It was
7 of our school's community activities. Before, I thought it was easy,8 I was wrong. To prepare lessons, I had to 9 until midnight. From this experience I came to understand our teachers 10. It is really frustrating when you speak on the platform but nobody listens!
Do you know Yao Beina?
Not only a popular singer was Yao Beina, but also she was an energetic and warm-hearted angel. She had her corneas (眼角膜) donated to two men who needed them, which helped them see the world clearly again.
Yao was born in a music family on Sept. 26, 1981 in Wuhan. Her father, Yao Feng, was the former chairman of the Shenzhen Association of Musicians and now serves as the vice chairman of Guangdong Association of Musicians. Under the influence of her family, she had taken up piano since the age of 4, and she sang her first song on the stage when she was 9 years old. Yao did quite well in singing, so she took part in the thirteenth Youth Singing Competition and won the first prize.
She became well-known to the public after making a series of songs for the hit TV drama “The Legend of Zhenhuan” in 2012, and the mandarin version (中文版本) of “Let It Go” from Disney's “Frozen”. In July 2013, she competed in The Voice of China II and finally got the second place in Na Ying's team. She had won a lot of music awards before she was famous.
Yao Beina was unfortunate to be diagnosed (诊断) with breast cancer (乳腺癌) and had a successful operation in 2011. Since then, she has fought against the disease for about four years while keeping singing, but sadly she failed. She originally thought of donating all of her organs (器官) to save others' lives, but failed to do it because of her serious illness.
She's gone, even though she had never stopped struggling with cancer. Heaven just got another beautiful angel, with her beautiful voice and kindness.
Good books are like wise friends. They support you to walk forward, and help you understand the world. TIME and AMAZOR listed some of the best books of 2014 for young adult readers. Teens have picked out three of them. Have you read all of them?
This One Summer
Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamki, Canada
Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their relaxing time. Rose's friend Windy is always there, too. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad keep fighting. Rose and Windy want to seek a distraction(注意力分散) from it, but they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. They meet a local teen. But later he is caught up in something bad…It's really a summer of sorrow(悲伤) and growing up.
The Fourteenth Goldfish
Jennifer L. Holm, US
Elven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He looks a lot like Ellie's grandfather, a scientist who's always been slightly obsessed(着迷的) with immortality(永生). Could this strange boy really be Ellie's grandpa? Has he finally found the secret to immortality?
Absolutely Almost
Lisa Graff, US
Albie has always been an “almost”. He's almost good at gym. He's almost smart enough to pass his spelling test. He almost makes his parents proud. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he's not very good at. But things begin to change when Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista. She takes him for donuts and to art shows. She helps him figure out（解决）all of the things he is good at, and most importantly, she likes him for who he is. What will change to this “almost” boy?
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn't seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn't make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for(竞选)President: Because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.
I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don't have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.
I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal.
I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you've had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.
These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.
Love，
Dad
JACK: Hi, Mike. We haven't seen for several days. How's it going?
MIKE: Not bad. ⑴
JACK: Pretty good! Are you free this Sunday afternoon?
MIKE: ⑵ What's up?
JACK: There is going to be a basketball match in our school. ⑶
MIKE: Yes, of course. But which team is our school going to play against?
JACK: ⑷
MIKE: Really? I think our team is very strong perhaps we will win the match.
JACK: But I hear that their team is strong, too.
MIKE: I'm sure it must be a wonderful match.
JACK: I think so. ⑸
MIKE: Let's meet in the playground at 3:00 pm.
JACK: OK. See you then.
MIKE: See you.
（1）
A. How are you going?
B. What about you, Jack?
C. Are you good?
D. What's the matter?
（2）
A. Yes, I will.
B. No, I won't.
C. Yes, I am.
D. No. I'm not.
（3）
A. Would you like to watch it?
B. Would you like watching it?
C. Let's go to watch it.
D. How about watching it?
（4）
A. I'm not sure.
B. I don't know
C. The soccer team in No. 2 Middle School
D. The team from No. 2 Middle School.
（5）
A. Will you go with me?
B. Where and when shall we meet?
C. Why not meet in the playground?
D. Why don't we meet at 3:30?
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Confucius is the teacher in Chinese history. He was born on September 28, 551BC in the Kingdom of Lu, in today's Shandong Province. When he was young, he and his mother had a hard life. At the age of fifteen, he began to learn music, and he didin it. Then he went onother subjects. When he was thirty, he became a teacher. He started his own school. He believed everyone should have a chance to get whether they were rich or poor. He had about 3,000 students and many of them became.
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Beijing (CNN) reported that on the December 31st 2014, there were so many people on the beautiful beaches of Shanghai. When the peoplethemselves, there were so many people that a terrible tragedy(惨剧) took place suddenly. Thirty-six peopletheir lives in this accident. The victims(遇难者) were young, with an average age of just 22. The oldest was 37, the youngest was only 12. Witnesses(目击者) havewhat they saw on the beaches. There are many different voices about the reason of this accident. The real reason of it is being. We all believe that we will get the truth one day. President Xi Jinping has called for a full and immediate investigation(调查) into the cause of the tragedy. Xi called for all-out efforts to help the injured. President Xi said governments across the country shouldmeasures(措施) in order to better protect public safety during major public holidays and celebrations.
Ben finished the plan on reusing natural resources.
you absent from school?
Sonia is Sally.
, I saw my sister's photograph on a magazine cover.
Jack began running as fast as .
The movie Wolf Totem is popular with not only the old the young.
One Belt One Road Project will a great to the world.
Tourists are respect the local customs and traditions.
There a new school in Huashan Area in the near future.
The construction of light railway is aimed to improve the in our city.
Liu Wei is very famous in China because he can play the piano with his toes(脚趾).
One day when Liu Wei was only 10 years old, he played a game with some friends. He lost both his arms because of electricity (电). Liu Wei was very sad when both his arms were cut off after the accident. But soon he had to make a choice. “For people like me, there were only two choices. One was to give up all the dreams which would cause a quick death. The other was to work hard without arms to live an excellent life.” says Liu Wei.
Liu's dream was to be a pianist. His excellent life included a show on China's Got Talent(中国达人秀) and a wonderful performance playing the beautiful Marriage D'amour with his two feet on the piano. Liu Wei learned to play the piano with his feet. And teaching himself to play the piano with his feet was very hard. Many times he wanted to give it up, but his parents went on encouraging him and he wanted to make his parents proud.
Maybe you can not believe that Liu Wei is able to play well only with his toes. The audience(观众) were deeply moved and very excited when they watched his performance.
Why is Liu Wei very famous in China?
When both his arms were cut off, was Liu Wei very sad or not?
How did the audience feel when they watched Liu's performance?
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