— I have_______ sore back.

—I think it's_______, but someone thinks it's _______ boring.

—No, you _______. You may give it to me tomorrow.

—_______.

—Oh, it's great! Thank you for _______ me _______ the party.

—_______.

Should children do chores?

    People 1 that children as young as 18 months can help with chores. When people say to those children, "Just look at the paper," 2 will pick it up. Some parents think childhood is just for playing, 3 they don't ask their children to do chores. Other parents have a different opinion, but they still give their children no chores. They say, "I know it's not right, but it's 4 to do it by myself!"

    Most parents believe that chores are a way of 5 children responsibility (责任), anyway. Children learn to help, share and care about others by doing chores. Things like taking care of a pet or a baby and helping make meals are some 6 of helping others.

    Well, I think there are some 7 very good reasons for children to do chores:

    To feel good: 8 chores helps children understand that they're part of the team. They feel happier when they do something meaningful for the family.

    To learn skills: Children will learn 9 to cook, clean and do other things in the house. These life skills will serve them well throughout their lives.

    All in all, it's good 10 children to grow up doing chores. So start to help your parents with the chores. Act now!

A

    Last Friday, I agreed to meet some friends at 6:00 p.m. in a coffee shop. The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk there. I arrived ten minutes early. I ordered a cup of coffee and sat watching people. There were some boys playing football on the street, and a small boy was running after the ball as it rolled (滚) across the road.

    Suddenly, there came a car. It was going very fast. When the driver saw the boy in his way, he braked (刹车) hard. But it was too late. The small boy was lying on the street without moving. To everyone's surprise, the car didn't stop. It drove away quickly.

    People ran to the boy. There was a cut on the boy's head and he lost a lot of blood. The coffee shop owner telephoned the police. Soon an ambulance (救护车) arrived and took the boy to the hospital.

    At 6:30 p.m., the police arrived and started questioning people. About half an hour later, they asked me to go to the police station because I saw everything. I gave them all the information I knew because I really wanted them to catch the driver. I didn't leave the police station until 8:00 p.m. After that I went home because I didn't feel like talking to anyone.

    The next day, the boy's parents called me to say thanks. They also told me their boy was fine and the driver was in the police station now.

    Volunteering means spending some of your free time helping others. You may volunteer to help other people, such as the families who lost their homes after a natural disaster. And you can also volunteer to protect animals, the environment, or any other things that you care about.

    Help yourself by helping others.

    Volunteering helps others, but it can also help you. If you're upset about something, volunteering can be a great way to cope (应付) with your feelings. Lots of people find that they really enjoy volunteering. Volunteer experiences often put you in a different environment that you wouldn't have met in your life.

    Get started

    School is a good place to start if you're looking for volunteer ideas. Ask a teacher for ideas. Some places want volunteers who are 12 or even older, depending on the job. Often kids start volunteering by working alongside their parents.

    Do things with parents or family members.

    Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in doing. Find something you all agree on.

    Invent your own opportunity

    Kids can also come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services. Here are some ideas: 1. Make and sell products and give the money to the charity. 2. Collect or earn money for charities. 3. Start your own charity group.

    Some schools now need kids to help others. Why? Because grown-ups hope kids will become caring people who see the value of giving of their time, talents, and things (like money, toys, or clothes). Volunteering gives kids a taste of responsibility because people are depending on them for something important.

    Volunteering can also help kids learn important things about themselves-like what kinds of things they're best at and enjoy the most. A volunteer job can even help some kids decide what they want to do when they grow up. So what are you waiting for? Make a plan to start volunteering today!

How to keep yourself safe from new virus?

    We all know the novel coronavirus can spread from person to person. The main transmission (传播) route is droplet (飞沫) transmission and close contact (接触) transmission.

    ⒈Wear masks outdoors

    Wearing a mask is one of the best ways to protect you from getting infected.

    Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin.

    , you will need a mask to prevent you from spreading virus to others.

    ⒉Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue(纸巾)

    Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly.

    ⒊Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.

    Before eating and after using the toilet

    After returning home

    After touching trash or garbage

    After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes

    ⒋Strengthen your immune(免疫) system and exercise regularly

    Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections.

    Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports. .

    Seek prompt medical attention if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection.

    Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms.

    Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs. Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock without any protection.

Why losing Kobe Bryant felt like losing a family or friend?

    A basketball player named Kobe Bryant died on January 26. He died in a helicopter crash(直升机坠毁). His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, also died in the crash, along with seven others.

    People were very sad about it. This happened even if they had not met him. How do people feel sad over a stranger? Why do they think of Mr. Bryant as family? As a scientist, I am not surprised. I see why his death hurt some people.

    ⒈Social Media Keeps Us Close

    Scientists have looked at how people form ties with other people. These can be people we have not met. Still, we feel close to them. Many people are on social media. They follow celebrities(名人) online. They see the good and bad times of famous people. Fans can feel close to the people they follow on social media. Mr. Bryant had many followers online. He had many fans.

    ⒉It Shouldn't Have Happened That Way

    Mr. Bryant's death seemed extra sad. This can make people think “what if” thoughts. When we see ways to fix something, it can bring strong feelings. We might say, “If it had been a clear day, Kobe would still be alive.” We feel like it should not have happened that way, it is hard for us to believe the truth.

    ⒊Thinking About Our Lives

    Our feelings may be about ourselves. Many people felt like they had gotten to know Mr. Bryant. They watched him play basketball on TV. His death was sad. Thinking about dying can scare us. We want to give our lives meaning. We get together with loved ones. Mr. Bryant's death was a reminder. It reminds us that life is short.

    Every year on 15th October, over 200 million people around the world take part in Global Handwashing Day. But why do we have a day for something we do all the time? Well, research shows that not enough people often wash their hands with soap. ⑴This leads to the deaths of millions of people every year.

    Sidibe, a public health expert says soap is 'the most beautiful invention in public health'. ⑵用肥皂洗手对你的健康有好处。

    However, washing hands with soap does not happen as often as you might think. This is because there aren't enough resources(资源) in poorer countries, but it's also because for many people, handwashing is not part of their everyday life. ⑶It's not easy for people to change habits they learned in early childhood. But this is what Global Handwashing Day wants to do.

    In 2008, the Indian cricket team joined around 100 million Indian schoolchildren in washing their hands to promote(促进) the first ever Global Handwashing Day. Every year since then, many different events have been held around the world. In 2014, Global Handwashing Day was used in the fight against Ebola, a very serious disease, with events held in affected (受感染的) African countries. ⑷现在在非洲越来越多的人用肥皂洗手。

    Today, local and national leaders continue to use the day to spread the importance of cleaning hands. ⑸They hope that handwashing becomes a necessary part of people's lives. And it is believed that handwashing can improve the health of millions of people around the world.

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A: Mr. Green. Could you please give me some advice about table manners (餐桌礼仪)?

B: . Don't make too much noise. Let other people enjoy their meals.

A: I see.?

B: No, you can't talk loudly at the table, you should keep quiet.

A: OK.7?

B: You should treat your server with respect (尊敬).

A: Do you mean I should say "please" and "thank you"?

B: Yes! And if the service is good, please give the server some money.

A: OK.?

B: You can use a toothpick (牙签) until you're in your car or another private place.

A: .

B: You're welcome.

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