"Oh my God! That blue V-neck T-shirt looks so good and it'll perfectly go with my jeans." Many times we fall in love with an article of clothing, but after looking at its price we start having second thoughts — whether to buy it or not. Don't worry. Here we can help you solve this problem by listing four stores!
* ASOS
ASOS was founded in 2000 in London. As one of the UK's largest and independent online fashion clothing shops, it offers more than 850 brands（品牌）as well as its own jeans, dresses, shirts and shoes — you name it and it gets it. You can even look at its own magazines to get style and clothing advice.
* Nautica
Nautica was founded in 1983 in New York City by clothing designer David Chu and a partner. It offers not only men's clothing but also women's and kids', along with some home collection. It serves over 75 countries.
* Gap
Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher in San Francisco, California. If you're looking for clothes and personal care products, do stop by this site. Its products are available to buy in over 90 countries with about 3,300 stores. It even provides free shipping on orders over $50. You are advised to sign up for its Gap card.
* Topshop
Topshop was started in 1964 in the basement of a department store. It now has around 500 shops worldwide, about 300 of which are in the UK. It ships its products to over 100 countries. It offers students discounts and gift cards to make shopping easier for them.
In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist, so he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden. That was the first photo.
The next important date in the history of photography (摄影) was in 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his reading room. He used a new kind of camera in a different way. In his picture you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest thing. This kind of photo was called Daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's way. Travelers brought back wonderful photos from all around the world. People took pictures of famous buildings, cities and mountains.
In about 1840, photography was developed. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. That was not simple. The photographers had to carry a lot of film and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard. Mathew Brady was a famous American photographer. He took many pictures of great people. The pictures were unusual because they were very lifelike (栩栩如生的).
Photography also became a kind of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photos were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms.
The chain of events began on May 6 when his owner, Tonia Mosteller, let Riley out in the backyard. But the pet had bigger plans than to relax and enjoy the warm spring afternoon. Earlier that day, Riley had run into his pals(朋友)who were spending the day at the Happy Dog Café & Boutique, and wanted to be with them. Therefore, as soon as he was alone, the dog lifted the gale latch (插销)and began the mile-long walk to the doggy daycare.
When Tonia returned a short time later, she found the backyard empty and the gate wide open. Fortunately, before she had time to fear, her husband called to let her know that Riley was safe and having the time of his life at his favorite daycare.
According to Teresa McCarter, owner of the centre, a customer had found Riley patiently sitting outside, just waiting to be let in. No sooner had Teresa opened the door than the golden retriever（猎犬）ran in to greet 26 of his best friends, who all seemed as thrilled to see him.
Tonia was not surprised that Riley knew exactly how to get to the daycare, given that he has been going there since he was a puppy. She was, however, amazed that he loved it enough to escape from the house. Though the Mostellers offered to pick Riley up, Teresa decided that if Riley had made the effort to get to the daycare on his own, the least she could do was allow him to enjoy a nice day with his pals.
Recently，I came across an interesting article on the differences between British English and American English. I had a lot of fun reading it and thinking of as many differences as I could as an American.
Their cars have "bonnets(发动机罩)", while ourselves have "hoods". They park their cars in a "car park" while we leave ours in a "parking lot". Our "cookies" are their "biscuits", while their "rubbers" are our "erasers".
Then there are the food words. Would you want to eat something called "Toad in the Hole" or "Bangers and Mash" or "Spotted Dick"? I'm here to report they are all very tasty. There are American equivalents(相等物)，of course. We've got "Shoofly Pie", "Chicken Fried Steak" and "Mississippi Mud Pie". What they call "crisps" is what we call "potato chips" and when we ask for "chips" in England we will get what we know at home in America as "French fries".
They find it hysterical that we call the "toilet" the "bathroom" and they really double over(弯腰) with laughter when we ask for the "restroom". American ladies in England who ask for the "little girl's room" or the "powder room" will be met with blank stares. A "fag" is a "cigarette" in the UK, which can lead to endless confusion for British visitors looking for a cigarette in America. Americans on the other hand are endlessly confused by English signs put up over doorways saying "Way Out". We Americans walk on the sidewalk not the pavement. "Pavement" in America is the actual cement(水泥) the sidewalk is made of.
Five tips for safe running
We all know that exercise is good for our health. But some kinds of exercise may be better than others. Running, for example, may help to protect against heart disease and other health problems.
Running is good exercise, but it can be hard on the body.
Take it easy. Do not run too much, too soon or too fast. Most people get running injuries（受伤） when they push themselves too bad. The body needs time to get used to increase in distance or speed.
Listen to your body. Most running injuries do not come unexpectedly（意外地）.
They may include body aches, sore muscles（肌肉） and pain that does not go away.
There is no single best shoe for every runner. You should find the shoe that offers the best fit and support for your feet. More importantly, you should replace your shoes every 500 to 800 kilometers.
Take good notes. Take time after each run to write down what you did and how you felt. Look for patterns, things that happen over again. These notes will help you find the best exercise for you.
Cross train. As we said earlier, running is hard on your body. So physical fitness experts suggest some form of cross training to improve muscle balance and to help you stay injury free. They say, besides running, swimming, yoga, and riding a bicycle are good exercises.
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A. Get good running shoes. B. Here are five ideas to reduce the risk of injury. C. Muscles and joints(关节) need time to recover. D. Running may also help you live longer E. These exercises are easier on the body. F. Usually, there are warning signs. G.As advertisements for the running shoe Nike say," just do it." |
I grew up in a small town in Ohio, where everyone knew a man called Tom. Uneducated, he couldn't talk plainly. And because he was good-natured and not very smart, everyone teased him. I1 he was an easy mark.
One day, he came walking by. I was about 12 and thought it would make me feel grown-up to2 him like the adults did.
He asked how I was doing. I told him my father was3, and that we lacked money. I could hear my friends laughing in the background so I went on with the lie. I had him4so completely that every time he inquired about the5, I would make it seem increasingly worrying.
I knew he made a living by doing odd jobs (打零工), so it seemed6when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn't know if we would7. He responded, "You poor thing. I will8for you. "
That night I heard the9 rattle (作响) softly. Thinking it was the wind beating against it, I10it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I found a box of groceries. I knew who had given the food. I11the small box of canned food with tears in my eyes. I felt12and wanted to return the groceries.
My father would not let me take the box13. He said it would hurt Tom. Each day when we were to have dinner, my father would ask, "What side dish are we having from the14box today?"
It was hard for me to eat the food. I knew Tom had given15. He gave the best he had, but I did not deserve the gift.
How are you getting along with your senior high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time that you (leave) your parents. I know that you are now having trouble (communicate) with others, and you may often feel lonely. That's you are new here and people don't know about you. But I think you can overcome the difficulty if you can follow the advice below.
First, you should attach great (important) to taking an active part in the discussions and show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn to listen to other people's views (careful). Second, you should learn about your classmates' likes and dislikes, which can make you get familiar them. Only in this way can you get to know more (difference) people and show them that you are just as friendly. Last but not least, I'm always here ready to help. We can take part in some (activity) together and I can introduce you to others.
There's no need to worry too much, people will know you more very soon and will like to make friends you if you can do as the above. Just remember, "God helps those help themselves".
They don't mean it
Our family moved here from China two years ago, and we thought we were pretty well adjusted to American ways. This year my parents decided to give a party on Chinese New Year and invite some of our American friends.
The party went pretty well. Our guests were amazed at the flavor of all the special foods. After the dinner, they thanked us for showing them what a real Chinese New Year dinner was like.
"I loved the dishes. You and the girls must have spent hours doing all the work!" Mrs. O'Meara said to my mother.
"The girls helped with the cutting and I'm sorry they did such a terrible job." said Mother.
I heard a little gasp(倒吸气) from my friend Kim O'Meara, who stared wide-eyes at Mother. When I asked what the matter was, she told me she just didn't understand why my mother said so.
I had to laugh. "She doesn't mean it! It's just the way she talks."
Seeing her still confused look, I went on explaining, "In China, parents consider it good manners to deny praises about their children. Otherwise, it would be the same as bragging(自夸)."Kim seemed a little hesitant, but she nodded anyway.
That Easter, the O'Mearas invited our family for dinner. Mrs. O'Meara cooked a huge ham which we enjoyed a lot. As Mrs. O'Meara started cutting up the cake for dessert, Mother said, "I'm not sure if I can eat one more bite. That was the best ham I've ever tasted!"
"Aw, that ham was terrible," said Kim. "I bet you could do a lot better, Mrs. Yang."
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There was a stunned (震惊的) silence around the table.
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I finally knew how Kim had misunderstood what I had said.
