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    You want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! You'd better not. If a policeman sees you, you'll have to pay a fine.

    New traffic laws say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.

    Traffic accidents killed more than 104,000 people in China last year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians must work together to make the streets safer.

    The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.

    There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.

    Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn't climb over the fences along streets.

    Do you bike to school? It's not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan. And stay in the bike lane when you're riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.

    Do you like to ride your uncle's motorbike? When you put on your helmet, ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they don't, they'll have to pay 200 yuan.

    Do you ride in cars often? Don't forget to put on your seat belt, even if you're going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.

    If you see a hit—and—run, tell the police. They may give you a reward. And don't be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don't worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can't pay right away.

    A new study shows students who write notes by hand during classes perform better on exams than those who use laptops(笔记本).

    Students are increasingly using laptops for note­taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and use the concepts(概念) they have been taught.

    Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop is more likely to make notes "mindlessly" by taking down word for word what the teachers said.

    In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened to the same classes and were told to use their usual note­taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk, they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts. The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However, the laptop users performed worse at remembering and using the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.

    In another experiment aimed at testing long­term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the class. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed much better on the exam.

    These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to a better performance in the future.

    You and I can tell one face from another easily, but can computers do the same with few mistakes? At an earlier time, many thought it was impossible, but progress in facial recognition(识别)software has made it come true. Technology is quickly catching up with the human ability to read faces.

    Some facial recognition systems use a digital picture and measure(测量) different points on the face. Measurements include the distance between the eyes, the width of the nose, the length of the jaw(下巴) line and more. A detailed map, or faceprint, of the face is developed, stored and later used as a basis for comparison and matching.

    Some government agencies, airports and banks use facial recognition technology for safety purposes. Apple and Facebook use it to provide their users with added convenience. For example, Apple's new iPhone is expected to use it to unlock the home screen. Other companies use it to help them in better recognizing their customers' needs. For example, some stores are checking into the use of the technology to catch sight of return customers. Then they can offer special deals, based on the customers' buying habits.

    In America, facial recognition is used by universities to check students' attendance. This year Welsh police used it to catch a terrorist outside a football game. In China it checks on the identities of ride-hailing drivers, permits tourists to enter some places of interest quickly and lets people pay for things with a smile.

    While some systems are used with the knowledge of the persons, others aren't, and that raises worries. For many people, however, convenience outbalances the worries, in other words, meaning that facial recognition technology is likely here to stay.

    Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend on entertainment. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.

    Go with your friends if you don't want to stay at home. Hike or bicycle with a friend on a nearby path or in a park. If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.

    Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cellphone that can take pictures.

    Stop by one to find out what's going on. And while you're there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events. If you can't find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help. You can set up or take down chairs or greet visitors. Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.

    Whatever you do, find a friend to share it with. For example, invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesn't have to be difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you don't have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie together.

    From the bulb to the computer, our life has changed a lot. If you are interested in a creative activity, you might as well put it into practice, starting from small things in daily life, to make your life more colorful.

A. Our life is more convenient because of inventions.

B. Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun.

C. Relationships are often the best things in life.

D. While you're out, take pictures of things you find.

E. It's a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie alone.

F. Libraries often hold free public events, or you can get free tickets through volunteer activities.

    One cold winter day a little girl and her father arrived in London. Sara Crewe was seven years old. She sat in the taxi next to her father and looked out of the window.

    "What are you thinking about, Sara?" Mr. Crewe asked. "You are very 1." He put his arm round his daughter. "I am thinking about our2in India," said Sara. "I don't think I like 3very much, Father." "But you must go to school in London, and I must go back to India and leave." said the father.

    "Yes, Father, I know," said Sara. "But please come to school with me! I can help you with your lessons."Mr. Crewe smiled, but he was not4. He loved his little Sara very much. Sara's mother was dead, and Sara was his only child.

    Soon they arrived at Miss Minchin's School5Girls and went into the big house. Miss Minchin was a tall woman6a black dress. She looked at Sara, and then gave a very big smile. "What a7child!" she said. Sara stood8and watched Miss Minchin. She thought. "I am not beautiful, so why does she say it?" Sara was not beautiful,9her father was rich. And Miss Minchin liked girls with rich fathers,10it was good for the school. "Sara is a good girl," Mr. Crewe said to Miss Minchin. "Her mother was French, so she speaks French well, and she reads books all the time. But she must11with the other girls and make new friends, too." "Of course," said Miss Minchin. She12again. "Sara is going to be very happy here, Mr. Crewe."

    Mr. Crewe13in London for a week. He bought many beautiful, expensive dresses for his daughter. He bought books, and flowers, and a big14with beautiful dresses, too.

    When Mr. Crewe 15from London, Sara was very sad, but she did not cry. She sat in her room and thought about her father on the ship back to India.

    "Father wants me to be happy," She said to her new doll. "I want to be a good daughter, so I must be happy." It was a very big, and beautiful doll, but of course it couldn't answer. Sara soon made new friends in the school.

    Some people learn a second language easily, while others have trouble in it. How can you help (you) learn a new language, such as English? The ways can solve the difficulty of learning English and make it a little easier and more interesting are following.

    The first step is to feel positive about learning English. you believe that you can learn and you are thirsty for it, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is common that mistakes are made when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. So don't be afraid (make) mistakes in public.

    The second step is to practice your English. For example, write diary every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel good expressing your ideas in English. Several weeks later, you will see that your writing is improving. What's more, you must speak English every day. Gradually you will become (comfort) communicating in English.

    The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question (correct)? Did you pay attention to what the teacher (say)? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these all the notes down and try to do (good) next time.

    Hope all the (suggest) will be helpful to you, you will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident.

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    Premier Li Keqiang has put The National Reading in his government work report to encourage a love of reading in all Chinese people.