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The Spring Equinox |
One of the Chinese lunar Solar Terms (节气) |
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It on March 20th or March 21st. |
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Activities |
Standing an egg upright is a game to the coming spring. |
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How to ask for health in ancient time? |
People would the line to let the paper kite fly away which means the flying away of diseases. |
Our junior high school life is coming to an end. So my classmates and I decided to make a special1for our own favorite teacher in the ceramics (陶艺) class.
After being dried for a long time in the fire, our gifts for teachers were2. Chen Hui took them out of the kiln(窑). CRASH(碎裂声)! His cup, Xiao Yao's. 3, and my heart broke into pieces all over the floor.
"My elephant lost her trunk (象鼻)!"Xiao Yao shouted." My heart is broken!" I 4almost at the same time.
"I'm so sorry!"" Chen Hui said.
"Bring5 to the repair station," said Xiao Yao. "Let's see what we can do with some magic glue." We tried many times, 6 the magic glue worked only on Chen Hui's cup.
The trunk and the heart were in too many broken bits to put back together.
"Now my elephant has a short nose instead of a trunk, "said Xiao Yao." It7 like a little dog with big ears. And it's 8 : lovely! Let's call it doglephant!"
"A cute doglephant! Cool! You just turned the accident into a happy one!" I said. And right then, I knew 9 to do. Maybe I could make a mosaic(镶嵌画) by using the pieces of my broken heart.
When it was done, everyone thought it was pretty cool. Yes, my present didn't turn out the way I'd planned, but it turned out even 10!
Here is Danny's science report for the summer vacation.
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July1 |
I planted some beans in the flowerpot(花盆)Mommy used to grow sunflowers in. |
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July6 |
Nothing happened. I dug out the seeds (种子), and they all were dark and smelled bad. Mommy said I gave them too much water. She helped me plant new seeds. |
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July10 |
Something green in the pot! |
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July13 |
Leaves! Leaves on five bean plants! |
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July18 |
Leaves on another three! |
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July19 |
The biggest one is like a giant(巨人) looking down at his shorter brothers. |
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July20 |
One bean plant looks sick. Its leaves turned yellow. |
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July23 |
The sun is shining so brightly. I wanted to move the pot into the living room, but Mommy said it was OK to leave it outside. |
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July26 |
Almost all the bean plants grew taller and had more leaves. The biggest two stand together like they are holding hands. |
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July28 |
The sick bean plant died. |
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August1 |
Daddy helped me move my bean plants to the flowerbed (花坛) in our backyard. Their old homes is too small now. |
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August17 |
Flowers! Flowers! They are starting to have flowers! |
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August20 |
Bugs, bees (小昆虫、蜜蜂) and butterflies are flying around! |
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China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks (小吃) like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat(款待)their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won't happen at Western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more. "Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago, To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!
China Surprises the World With New Technology
Many years ago, China was always criticized by foreigners for copying their technology, which seemed that we lacked of (缺乏) creativity.. China surprises the world with its new technology. Many foreigners feel shocked and enjoy the convenience brought by the Chinese wisdom.
As the policy Belt and Road becomes the hot issue around the world, foreign media focus their attention on this great old country. Many foreigners tell the media that this country is no longer poor and develops very fast and many technologies even take the lead. The original applications(原创应用) . Many new projects receive great praise.
We are used to be humble (谦虚) and always depreciate ourselves, .
The one who comes to +China is surprised by the change and they speak highly of China. People here 'are friendly and the diversity(多样性) of culture catch them all the time. , China is gaining more reputation (声誉).
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A. who have been to China B. but we can be very confident now C. But the situation has changed D: With the development of technology E. such as WeChat and Alibaba are favored by foreigners. |
Mr. Jackson was our science teacher. On the first day of class, he gave us a talk about an animal called wampus. He told us that the wampus lived on earth millions of years ago during the Ice Age and died out because of the change of climate (气候). We all listened carefully and took notes of everything he said. Later he had a test.
When the exam paper was returned to me, I was surprised and sad. There was a big red "X" through each of my answers. I failed. But how come? Anyway on the test paper, l had written down what Mr. Jackson said in class.
Then I realize that no one passed the exam at all. What had happened?
"Very simple, "Mr. Jackson explained, "I had made up all that story about the wampus. There had never been any such animal, so the information in your notes was not correct. Do you expect to get high marks for incorrect answers?"
There was no need to say we were angry. What kind of test was this? What kind of teacher was he?
How could we believe he gave us so much information about an animal that had not been there at all? How was it possible for us students to doubt what the teacher taught us?
"The zeros on your papers will be recorded in your grade books," he said. And he did it.
Through the experience, Mr. Jackson hoped that we would learn something. Teachers and the books are not always right. In fact, no one is. He told us not to let our mind go to sleep. Instead, we should keep thinking all the time and speak up if we think there are mistakes in our teacher's words or in books.
We should develop the habit of doubting, and the ability to decide by ourselves. What a special lesson he gave us.
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Friendship and kindness go hand in hand. A friendship can forever when friends are kind to each other.
People become friends because they have something in common. They share many of the same and like to be together. It is easy to be a friend when everything is going great, but a true friend is one who sticks around in both the times and the bad. A good friend will cheer you up when you are a bad day. Show a friend you care. Ask the other person," What can I do to help you?" and be willing to do it.
Listen to your friends. Be honest. Tell what is wrong if they have hurt you. Send a card, give them a little , or call them on the phone just to say "I value our friendship." whenever and wherever you can. Good friendships are not easy to develop, but a friendship can last forever you are a loyal and sincere. If you are a friend to , they will usually be a friend to you. Friends make life better.
Teacher: @ Liu Yang @Wang Li
Liu Yang:
Teacher: Have you handed in your homework?
Liu Yang: Yes, I did it this morning.
Teacher: @ Wang Li
Wang Li: This afternoon. Is there anything wrong with my homework?
Teacher: @Liu Yang You gave me your math homework.
@Wang Li
Liu Yang: Sorry, my mistake. I'll hand in my homework soon.
Wang Li: Sorry, too.
Teacher: Whether I remind you or not, you're supposed to take you own work seriously. Liu Yang: (*-*) I see.
Teacher: @ Liu Yang @ Wang Li . Wang Li: Thanks a lot. We will.
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A. So will I. B. Are you sure? C. I'm afraid not. D. How about you? E. What's the matter, Miss Li? F. I believe you can do a good job. G. I had your yesterday's homework again. |
