My son Cameron who was 16 years old came up with this crazy idea to make his own survival show. Well I thought it was just another one of his 'phases' but he began to sound more and more serious about it. It is a big outdoor man and has always loved the idea of surviving in the woods by himself, but he has never done anything like this. Anyway, he somehow raised for his idea. With the money he bought a nice camcorder (摄像机); that's when I realized that he was really serious about this whole thing.
Cameron organized the trip all by himself. I just put out a few rules that he had to follow and rented a satellite phone so that he could contact us on his journey. My son traveled nearly 50 miles, while surviving for four days and three nights alone in the wilderness. He had no food or water, only his knife, and a camera. The journey was tough as he traveled through valleys, up and down big waterfalls, all while he was filming his entire journey. The wilderness we dropped him off in was a wild forest that is made up of untouched land; he found his way to the beautiful lake where we picked him up. In the end he made the most amazing movie that have ever seen in all my life.
My son's courage should be recognized. That is why I am trying my best to get him seen by the rest of the world. Cameron recently turned 17 . He already has plans for his next adventure and I have no hope in stopping him from completing it. This next summer he plans on surviving for two or three weeks on a desert island in Fiji or Tonga. No teenage kid has ever done anything close to what my son Cameron has done.
Many adults rely on caffeine to get them through the day. But that's the last thing kids need, according to the governments of England and South Korea.
England woke up to the news that the government is preparing to ban the sale of energy drinks like Red Bull to children.
The ban only applies to England, but Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can all follow suit if their administrations wish. In March, several major supermarket chains announced they would ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16. Meanwhile, South Korea announced plans to ban the sale of coffee in schools by September 14.
The first reason for the ban is the high level of caffeine in the energy drinks, which has been linked to health problems for children, including head and stomach aches, as well as sleep problems.
A can of Red Bull contains about of caffeine, roughly the same as a similarly sized cup of coffee, but three times the level of Coca-Cola. Monster Energy, which is often sold in larger cans of , contains of caffeine.
Energy drinks often also have higher levels of sugar than soft drinks. Sugared energy drinks have more calories and more sugar than normal soft drinks and sugar is one of the largest causes of obesity （肥胖症）.
British national official for education, Darren Northcott, described the drinks as "legal highs" that helped to fuel bad behavior in schools.
In addition to limiting kids' access to caffeine and energy drinks, the South Korean government has also banned TV commercials for fast food, sugary snacks and high-caffeine beverages during times when most children's programs air.
South Koreans drink an average of 181 cups of coffee a year, by far the most in Asia. That is more than the 151 consumed per person in the UK but less than the average of 266 cups in the US.
Physical education, or gym class, isn't required for all high school students. In some schools, it isn't offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education? The answer is certainly "yes".
Today many people don't do sports. But as is known to all, doing sports is extremely important for an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.
High school isn't that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a student's studies and life. Doing sports can help them deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.
The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity. Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control their weight and to help their bones get stronger. The increase in activities that don't get teens to move around, such as video games and computer activities, means many teens don't get their required exercise. Physical education classes act as a public health measure to encourage activities and help teens have healthy weights.
Inactivity increases teens' risk of developing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of health-care spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be hindered by lifestyle changes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
According to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN), students who performed five hours of physical activity each week improved their academic (学业的) performance. Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study, did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.
Men and women define (解释) "best friend" in the same way --a person who is always there when you need them. Your best friend is someone who shares your happiness and sadness.
Many things can help establish a best friendship, including the age of the people, the situation in which they meet, and how they satisfy each other's needs.
A best friend makes you feel safe and comfortable. You never have to explain yourself to best friends because they understood you so well. You can cry too hard or laugh too loud and never worry about what they'll think. Best friends will give you advice if you want it and encouragement if you need it, but they will not judge you or make you feel sorry for your behavior. That means complete love, without any limits.
Best friends are loyal and reliable. A best friend is a person who you can tell your most embarrassing personal secrets to. Best friends can also be completely honest with you, but in the most gentle way.
They love you because they want to, not because they have to. For many people, a best friend becomes the brother or sister they'd always wanted but never had.
A. You can be exactly who you are.
B. A best friend gives you unconditional love.
C. "Safety" is an important word among friends.
D. Finally, best friends are the family you choose.
E. She/He won't repeat your secrets to anyone else.
F. A best friend is somebody you call if you get a flat tire.
G. But the main ideas that define a best friend are similar for many people.、
The stage lights dimmed, and I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains into the audience. Blinded by the lights, I quickly 1. It seemed that a great number of eyes were looking at me. I took a deep 2 as the music of my dance began to play. I entered the stage and began my 3 , the graduation test of the classical Indian dance.
After a decade of learning this art form, I had 4 been considered ready to take on the most difficult act. The test is the most important 5 in a dancer's life as it pays respect to all the factors (因 素) in one's life that 6 the dance form: one's culture and family. The performance is undertaken only by the most focused and 7 students. It is a difficult process that requires much commitment (付出，投入). For more than six months, I spent two to three hours every day 8 these dances. Many times, I 9 myself to my physical and 10 limit, but still I would not 11 . I could not give up. There was always so much more to do and so much more to learn.
I 12 a lot about myself in those tiring hours. I learned that I was far too stubborn (固执) to give up, and I was too proud to prove myself 13 after I had set an unrealistic goal. Even with physical pain and mental 14 , I forced myself to meet my 15. Even when I was at the end of my 16 , there was always something driving me on, forcing me not to give up.
Fortunately, I17. What I had done 18 the success. It was in those hours 19 I learned what a dancer 20.
(fill) with many sights and attractions, China is best destination in the world. Here are the reasons China should be at the top of your visit list. China, with a history of over 5,000 years, (be) one of the Four Ancient Civilized Countries. Chinese KungFu and Taichi are special. You can also enjoy Chinese food, tea culture, Chinese medicine as well as poetry and calligraphy(书法). China's ancient treasures are more famous than in any other country in size and number, from ancient palaces to the Great Wall. Besides, lovely giant pandas are unique China. You can even go with our panda experts to meet wild pandas in their (nature) habitats. What's more, with the (develop) of Chinese public transportation, it is easier to travel. (take) a smart phone in China, you can take a high-speed train from Beijing to shanghai at , buy a coffee with your e-wallet, and ride a shared bike (explore) the city.
