I was once a fat girl. I weighed 336 pounds and looked as big as my fridge. I was never worried about it. But one day I 1 a medical examination. The doctor told me that I was having heart trouble. It woke me up. I began to feel nervous. Then I decided 2 something!
In a year and five months, I lost 104 pounds. It was great! I didn't have 3 expensive food or medical treatment. What was the secret 4 my success？
First, I looked on the Internet for do-it-yourself advice that people could follow to lose weight. Of course, I saw many ads which tried to get me to buy their products. 5 I bought nothing. The only thing I did was to change my bad habits. I stopped drinking things with 6 sugar in them, refused sweet cakes and ate green vegetables. I only used vegetable oil and never ate after 6:30 p. m. Also, I did light 7 for 15 to 20 minutes five days a week. If you want to lose weight, you can 8 all these things yourself!
9 I began to lose weight, I have kept doing these things. People sometimes say, "You don't need to tell me 10 to do. I know it already!" But the fact is that knowing what to do and doing what you know are totally different. The important thing is to know what to do and then just keep doing it.
There are about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs (瓢虫) in the world. They come in many different colors. Their bright colors warn other animals or insects not to eat them. Ladybugs taste bad. A bird or a frog that eats a ladybug will remember the bright colors and it will not eat another ladybug with the same colors again. When ladybugs are in danger, they will give out a fluid (液体) that tastes terrible.
In many cultures, the ladybug is considered to be a symbol of good luck. Most ladybugs are kind to humans. They eat other insects which destroy crops. One ladybug can eat up to 5,000 insets in its lifetime.
Ladybugs have six short legs. They live in many different places, including green lands, forests, cities, the countryside and along rivers. Different ladybugs have different spots (点). Some of them don't have spots at all. The most common kind in North America is the 7-spotted ladybug. The 7-spotted ladybugs are the most active from spring to autumn. When the weather turns cold, they look for a warm place to sleep, such as under stones or in houses.
Once upon a time, there was a young man called Don. One day, Don caught a large fish. As he was about to sell the fish, the fish suddenly started saying, "Please don't kill me!" Don thought to himself, "I must be dreaming! How can a fish talk?" The fish carried on, "You aren't dreaming. I can read your mind. If you set me free, I'll grant you three wishes." Don hesitated (犹豫) for a while, but put the fish back to the sea later on.
Don continued his life as a fisherman just like before. One day, he walked past a poor village after fishing. Some children were sitting in front of their old and broken house. They had been hungry for days. Don quickly took out all his fish to them. He wished he could have more food for them. Suddenly, a lot of delicious food appeared on the table. While the children were sleeping after the big meal, Don saw that their clothes were too old. Don thought, "I hope they can have new clothes and I hope they can have new furniture so that they can live comfortably." Suddenly, the clothes on the children became new and clean. The furniture in the house became new and comfortable, too.
Don remembered what the fish told him. "That fish kept its word …" he said to himself.
Are you interested in the history of China? Would you like to visit some of the museums in Beijing? Here is some information about three museums.
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Name |
The National Museum |
The Military Museum |
The Lugouqiao Museum |
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Address |
Chang'an Street. In the east of Tian'anmen Square |
Fuxing Road |
Jinggangao Highway |
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Vehicle |
Subway No. 1 Bus No. 52 |
Subway No. 1 Bus No. 728 |
Bus No. 310 |
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Opening Hours |
8:00─17:00 (Mon. ─Fri.) |
8:00─16:00 (Mon. ─Fri.) 9:00─17:00 (Sat. ─Sun.) |
8:30─17:30 |
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Ticket |
Free |
¥ 40 |
¥20 |
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Telephone |
010-65784685 |
010-87254652 |
010-76548588 |
Our school held many activities last week. We called it Road Safety Week. One of the educational activities was a speech given by a police officer. He shared something about the road safety. Here are some important points about his speech.
Most traffic accidents shouldn't happen. They happen because people are careless. A frequent cause (原因) of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too fast. This means that if they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough to avoid (避免) hitting others. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk (人行道).
It's not only drivers who cause accidents. However, people on foot-pedestrians (行人) , and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street.
Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should check behind you to make sure there aren't any cars, trucks or buses coming. You should show with your left hand to tell that you want to turn left. You should not turn until the street is clear.
The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey (遵守) them, we should not have accidents any more. There were more other activities in Road Safety Week. I hope every student could learn something.
What's the best way to overlook (俯瞰) a beautiful city? If you find (climb) a mountain tiring, there is another way that is more relaxing: take a Ferris wheel (摩天轮)!
Ferris wheels sit (介词) the middle of some great cities around the world. These tall, wide (wheel) move round and round while carrying people. You can have such (冠词) wonderful time, chatting with friends (连词) enjoying a fantastic view under your feet.
The (one) Ferris wheel was built in 1893 by US engineer George Ferris Jr. in Chicago, US. The giant wheel shocked people. At that time, it was the largest single piece of steelworks that had ever been made. Ferris wheels (quick) became tourist attractions.
Now, with many countries racing to build the tallest, greatest or coolest Ferris wheel, the big round wheels are becoming popular in amusement parks and carnivals. Here is one of the top Ferris wheels around the world. Would you try it?
With a height of 443 feet (about 135m), the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheels in Europe. It has enough space for 800 people on one turn (圈) and each car can carry as (much) as 25 people. By taking it, visitors can get a 360-degree view of London Tower, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. One complete turn (take) 30 minutes. The London Eye is at the center of the New (year) celebrations, as bright, sparkling fireworks rain down from the wheel.
Mom and dad are two of the most important people in your life. They may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you will meet. If your mom loves to read, you may like to take a book wherever you go, just like she does.
But many kids can't get on well with their parents. ①孩子们认为他们的父母不理解他们。Some kids always say their parents are too strict with them. How can kids get on with their parents? Here are some tips (秘诀).
Spend more time together. Don't spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. You can ask one of your parents to play with you. Go out to do something, try some new games, or just read a book together.
Share your feelings and ask for help. Many kids want their parents to help them when they feel upset, but your mom and dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell them what's the matter with you and they will be glad to help you.
Do your best at all things. ②You don't have to be perfect (完美的), but if you do your best, you'll make your parents happy.
Stop spending too much time playing computer games or watching TV.
