Thanksgiving is an important festival in North America. We interviewed several students from America and Canada. Here is what they think about their Thanksgiving experiences.

    The earliest films were short, lasting only one minute or less. People could, for one cent, see simple action of trains, fire engines, parades(游行),crowds on city streets, and similar subject. Soon, 20-minute pictures of news items were being shown in theatres at the end of the regular stage show. Later, films used a new method (putting the beginning of one scene upon the end of the scene before) for magical effects and to tie a story together. In 1903 a film was made about a train robbery. Much of the action took place at the same time — the robbers escaping, the men meeting and planning to capture them — and the scenes shifted smoothly, back and forth from one scene to another instead of unnaturally showing each scene separately.

    This was the early successful film in which scenes were filmed al different places and times and then combined to make a logical story. A short time later, theaters showed for five cents a whole hour's entertainment of short films — comedy, travel, and drama. These films were simple and rough, and many were vulgar(粗俗的). Gradually, the tastes of the audiences improved as the techniques improved.

    People eat more when they are glued to the television, and the more entertaining the program, the more they eat, according to a new research.

    It seems that distracted(分心的)brains do not notice what the mouth is doing, said Dr Alan Hirsch, neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. Hirsch explored the effect of smell, taste and eating behaviors while watching TV by measuring the number of potato chip eaten.

    Forty-five volunteers ate as many chips as they wanted while they watched programs by late- night talk show hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno. They were also given chips to eat when the television was off. Hirsh found people ate an average of 44 percent more chips while watching Letterman and 42 percent more while viewing Leno, than when they did not watch TV.

    “If you can concentrate on how the food tastes you'll eat less because you'll feel full faster,” Hirsch said in an interview all the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Toronto. “So if that's the case, let's look at the opposite. What if you're distracted? If you're distracted, in theory then, eat more.”

    Through his research at the foundation, Hirsch has helped people overcome the loss of sense and taste sensation, which typically results in weight gain became the brain does not know when it should stop eating.

    The ventromedial nucleus(腹内侧核)in the hypothalamus(丘脑下部)where the so-called satiety (饱足)center is located, tells the body whether it is hungry or full. If it is stopped tricked the result can be changed in eating patterns, he said, “People who cook spaghetti all day don't feel like eating spaghetti at the end of the day,” said Hirsch. “By being exposed to a smell all day long it's tricking the hypothalamus.”

    Volunteers were asked to concentrate on the sensory characteristics of the food such as taste and smell. Researchers say these sensory taste and smell, in addition to internal body changes, signal satiety. But when distracted, a person does not pay attention to either the body's sensations of feeling full, or to the sensory characteristics of the food.

    Many studies have linked obesity to watching television and that link is likely due to inactivity. But perhaps entertaining shows are also contributing. “If you want to lose weight, turn off the television or watch something boring,” Hirsch said.

    Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use to communicate. . From our facial expressions to our body movements, the things we don't say can still tell us lots of information.

    Understanding body language is important. . You should look at these signals as a group rather than focusing on a single action.

    Covering the mouth may be an effort to be polite if the person is yawning or coughing, but it may also show that he tries to cover up a frown of disapproval. , but smiles can also be read in many ways. A smile may be sincere, or it may be used to express false happiness, irony, or even anti-society.

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    Pursed(蹶起的)lips.

    Tightening the lips might be an indicator(指示)of distaste, disapproval, or distrust.

    Lip biting.

    People sometimes bite their lips when they are worried, anxious, or stressed.

    When people want to hide an emotional reaction, they might cover their mouths in order to avoid showing smiles.

    Turned up or down.

    Slight changes in the mouth can also be tiny reflections of what a person is feeling. When the mouth is slightly turned up, it might mean that the person is feeling happy or optimistic. On the other hand, a slightly down-turned mouth can be an indicator of sadness, disapproval, or even suffering.

A. Change the mouth

B. Covering the mouth

C. We must understand some single signals

D. But it is also important to pay attention to other signals

E. Smiling is perhaps one of the greatest body language signals

F. These nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication

G. When talking about body language, pay attention to the following mouth and lip signals

    Annie Griffiths is a National Geographic photographer (摄影师).She has taken pictures on almost every1 in the world. Antarctica is the only continent Griffiths hasn't2yet.

    Griffiths photographs are well known for their3and high quality. They4very different cultures and regions of the 5, Griffiths has photographed the ancient city of Petra (佩特拉城),Jordan, 6 the green landscapes of the Lake District (湖区)in England. Her pictures have also appeared in a book about7places in North America.

    Everywhere that Griffiths goes, she also takes pictures of 8. Griffiths has found ways to connect with people of all ages and nationalities even9she does not speak their language.“The greatest privilege of my job is being allowed10peoples lives.” she has said “The11is like a passport, and I am often amazed at how12people welcome me.”

    Knowing how to break the13has helped to make Griffiths a successful photographer, 14experts say that anyone can learn to15with new people. When people speak the same language, greetings and small talk can make strangers feel more16with each other. When People don't speak the same language, a smile is 17.

    Remember: the next time you look at a beautiful18, you might be looking at the work of Annie Griffiths. And next time you 19 a new person, don't be afraid to break the ice. The connection you make could be very 20.

    The summer holidays are the best lime of the year for most children. The weather is usually good. With July  (come), boys and girls will have two months to rest, and they can spend most of their time in swimming, camping or traveling with their parents. 0f course the most (enjoy) place is the seaside. Some children are lucky enough to live near the sea. They enjoy the beauty (easy). As for those who live far from the sea, their parents will also take them to the seaside, for they know that a week or two at a seaside town during the summer holidays  (be) their children's eager hope.

    In England not only the rich but also factory workers or bus drivers can take their children to seaside for their holidays. In fact  during August holiday most  (city) are empty.

    Why do children like  (spend) their summer holidays at seaside? It is  they like the sand, the sun, the cool wind and the salt water there (much) than anything else. Of course there are lots of new things  (see), nice things to eat, and exciting things to do, but it is feelings of sand under one's feet, of cool wind and salt water on one's feet, and of the warm sun on one's back that make the seaside what it is.

1）活动时间：2020年6月30日；

2）参加人员：英语爱好者；

3）活动意义：培养幽默感，保持乐观的人生态度。

注意：

1）词数80左右；

2）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Smith,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

    Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap.

    Don't argue with your parents. Don't talk with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

    Try to reach a compromise. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

    Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

    Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

    A good relationship with your parents can make you a belter and happier person. It is worth having a try.