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Recently, Huang Guoping's story has touched a large number of people in China. Born in a mountain village, Huang Guoping lived 1 poor life. It was usual for him to walk without shoes in summer and wear ragged (破旧的) clothes in winter.
When he went to school, his family couldn't 2 his schooling. What's worse, his mother left home when he was 12. He had to make money 3 raising baby pigs, catching eels (鳝鱼) at night and fishing on weekends. At that time, doing homework and reading books were 4 happiest part of the evening.
After going to high school, he got support from kind-hearted people, especially his teachers. However, his father died in a traffic accident when he was 17. And in the same year, his only remaining family 5 , his grandmother, passed away.
Huang Guoping didn't know 6 to give up. From the middle school in the mountains to Southwest University in Chongqing, and finally to University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, he could keep on 7 he followed his heart.
"I hope I can keep a(n) 8 heart after years of fighting than before. I hope I have the chance to discover the world again and live up to what I 9 through in my life. And I will feel it is worth if I can do something 10 someone else's life better," he said.
If you wake up in the middle of the night, you might want to check the time and see how many hours you have left before 1 up. But this is a bad idea.
Looking at light outside, an electronic watch or a 2 , sends information to the brain to wake up. The biological clock helps 3 the timing (节奏) of bodily processes. Circadian rhythms* are important for managing sleep and how the human body 4 . One of the most important and well-known circadian rhythms is the sleep-wake cycle.
The circadian rhythm and sleep-wake system are sensitive (敏感的) to 5 , and even a quick look at light can make falling back to sleep more difficult. But even more 6 , checking the time can create a feeling of more stress. And that's not helpful for you to sleep again.
Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, a 7 and stress management expert suggests that checking the time every time you wake up will just lead to a more worrying night. Never check the time if you 8 during the night. It is completely normal to wake during the night. But if you're easy to wake at night, then checking the time can make you 9 how much sleep you will or won't have.
When you have too much stress, the body becomes sensitive. This process is not 10 for staying sleepy.
*Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that are part of the body's clock.
William Shakespeare was a poet and a playwright in England. He has been a popular writer for more than four hundred years. People like his plays because the plays make people feel happy, sad, shocked, or scared. His stories are exciting, and they also make people think about great ideas such as good and evil (善与恶).
Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets. A sonnet is a special type of poem with fourteen lines. His sonnets were mostly about love. One of his most famous sonnets began with the line, "Shall I compare thee* to a summer's day?"
Today, William Shakespeare is thought to be one of the greatest writers who ever lived. Shakespeare's plays are exciting and fun, and they also touch people. The characters in his plays show how difficult and beautiful life can be.
Important Dates in Shakespeare's Life | |
1564 William Shakespeare was born in Stratford, England. 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. 1585 A son named Hamnet Shakespeare was born. 1585-1592 At some point during these years, Shakespeare moved to London. 1594 Shakespeare was the owner of a theater group. 1599 Shakespeare and others opened the Globe Theater. 1616 Shakespeare died. |
*The word "thee" is a word meaning "you", used when talking to only one person who is the object of the verb.
If you're hungry, drawing a picture of a hamburger will not make you feel full. However, thanks to a new product from a Japanese printing company, you can eat the paper that you draw on!
Moeka Hoda and Kanako Murakami work for this printing company. Not long after the two had joined the company, they took part in a project. They were asked to find a problem that people always meet with and then try to solve it.
Hoda and Murakami searched the Internet for ideas. One complaint (抱怨) caught their eye. "We're not allowed to eat anything during class," wrote one student. "Whenever I get hungry, my stomach makes a big noise!"
To help people with the same problem, Hoda and Murakami made a special set of notepads and pens. They used paper made from potato starch (淀粉), oil and water. The pen's ink was made from water, citric acid (柠檬酸) and coloring.
The two young men posted a video of their products on the Internet. To their surprise, many people liked it. Soon, the company started selling these notepads and pens. Within three weeks, more than 500 sets were sold. Hundreds of customers have probably already eaten these!
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Take a pleasant "citywalk" around Xi'an
Citywalk means walking around the city. When it is getting more and more popular, we can't help wondering what places are worth walking around in a city. .
When you enter the Hanguang Gate, you will meet Tianshuijing Street and feel the noise and crowds being far away. . There are also modern coffee shops and clubs.
An old building nearby has a lot of stories to tell. It always attracts many photography lovers. The next stop is the Bingjiao (Ice House) Alley. It is used for keeping the ice cubes in the summer. . Its historical and cultural places can bring you many surprises.
Walking out of the alley, you're at Sifu Street, which leads to the Small South Gate. You shall not miss the morning market at the Small South Gate. . You may fall in love with this area easily. In fact, besides the busy morning market here, there are also coffee shops for pleasure in the afternoon and diners and bars for a late-night meal. Having drinks and a relaxing chat with friends, you can feel the great power of the slow-paced time.
Not far from the Taiyangmiao Gate, you may come across a "balcony concert". .
After knowing these places, you'll like them.
A. More and more people like traveling B. There are old stores that have been open for years C. The concert will make this "citywalk" full of pleasure D. Its temperature makes you want to run away from the alley E. You may feel like entering another world when walking into the alley F. There are all kinds of fruits, vegetables as well as snacks on the market G. Today, follow me to search for a special part of Xi'an through a "citywalk" |
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Recently, a short heart-warming video has been hot on the Internet. Many people have been interested in this video. Here the story.
two firefighters
On a hot September afternoon, a fire started in a neighborhood in a city. A woman and her little son were sleeping when the fire broke out. So they became trapped (困在) in their apartment on the floor. People called 119 and a team of firefighters soon arrived. Two firefighters into the room and helped the mother and the son get out through the window. , the mother and the son were saved and the fire was put out.
After they finished their work, this team of brave firefighters went to a nearby for dinner. But when the firefighters wanted to pay for their meals, they were surprised to find out that four young people had quietly paid for them.
In fact, such warm-hearted people can be found in many places in . Giving and receiving always work both ways. Offering help is a(n) part of Chinese culture. "When they were fighting against the fire, they didn't think of themselves," said one of the young people. In life, this kind of people, like policemen, and nurses, firefighters and others, who protect people from danger are as "unsung heroes". They deserve the acts of , thanks and respect for their contribution (贡献) to society.
Jacaranda is from South America and was introduced to Kunming in the 1980s. Each May, the city is in purple as the trees are full of the flowers, attracting a number of visitors. Kunming is known as the "kingdom of flowers". In recent years, the jacaranda has been helping further increasing the popularity of the city.
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I spent my college time in Kunming ten years ago. So I still have feelings for the city. Back then, we couldn't see these flowers. They are suddenly famous in recent years. They're really beautiful, and I feel happy to see the city improving.
The local government is also taking the chance to organize many activities to develop the tourism. During National Labour Day holiday, the visitors there almost doubled compared to the last year. You can buy all kinds of popular local foods and cultural and creative products here at this special market. This ice cream in the shape of jacaranda flowers is just one of the most popular products here. During weekends there are also concerts to greet visitors. Now, special sightseeing buses are also in service to help people better enjoy the beautiful flowers. It's a different experience. We just walked around but now we can take the bus to enjoy the flowers. It feels great, and we can take many different kinds of pictures.
The local government says they will further make good use of the value of the flowers by expanding planting areas and holding more creative activities.
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(A reporter is interviewing a student who helped an old man on the bus at 7:20 a.m. yesterday.)
A: Hello, I'm a reporter and I want to ask you some of questions about the event yesterday. ?
B: I was going to school by bus at that time.
A: OK. ?
B: Suddenly, an old man fell off the chair and lay on the bus.
A: ?
B: I shouted for help and called 120 at once. Then the bus driver stopped the bus and gave the man first aid. Luckily, the old man was sent to the hospital and he was saved at last.
A: You did such a good job, great boy! What do you think of the driver?
B: .
A: I agree with you. So what advice do you want to give other students?
B: .
Name | Chinese National Costume Day |
Time | on March 3rd of the lunar calendar |
Places (citiesin China) | Xi'an, Kaifeng, Macao, Beijing, … |
Activities | enjoy Chinese National Costume shows, sing songs, dance, play games, experience traditional hand-made crafts like paper cutting, clay art, … |
Food | Chinese traditional foods |
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