One fresh sunny day, while I was swimming in the water, I felt something special going through my gills(鳃).It was a different kind of water. I also found many of my friends became sick. Some of them were dying. I was starting to worry because I didn't want to get sick or die. I was also thinking about what I should do to save my friends, so I decided to do some research for my underwater life.

    My research started. At first, I noticed there were many bottles, cans and other kinds of rubbish in the water. Then I went on… I got closer and then I tasted many different kinds of liquid(液体).(A)To my surprise, I noticed a man pouring some liquid into the water. Others also saw him doing so and they decided to follow him. I hated it! I wish I could have told them that it was killing us!

    I think it is so stupid for people to do this to the earth that they are living on! I can't understand (B)      they are doing this. Humans should stop throwing waste into the lakes or rivers. I want to have a normal life with my friends. People should stop being so selfish and care about the environment. If they do that, everyone will be fine and will have nothing to worry about. I suggest they follow my words. If so, I believe everyone will be able to live a happy life.

    In Thailand, people do not eat with chopsticks, like in China, Japan, and Korea. They use spoons and forks.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Because most food is already cut. If you need to cut things use the side of your spoon.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} If you are right-handed, keep the spoon in your right hand and the fork in your left hand.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} The rice is not on the same plate with the other food. It is not necessary to finish all you rice or all your food. It is good to leave a little on your plate. If you eat anything, it means you want more.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}The host(主人)will ask you two or three times if you want more food . It is the same with whatever you are drinking. During the meal, never empty your cup or glass. When it is less than half full, your host or neighbor will fill it again.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Always refill(再加满) your neighbor's glass. This means that you must keep an eye on your neighbor's glass all through the meal.

    Do you want to travel as cheaply as possible while enjoying the great scenery(风景)as much as possible? Backpacking(背包旅行)is the most popular way among young people now. With a tent, a sleeping bag and some clothes, you can start your trip Backpacking can give you many challenges(挑战). To travel with little money, backpackers stay in cheap hotels or schools, and they sometimes sleep in railway stations or under bridges.

    The young people in Europe often travel around their own country by train. Now they can travel father to Australia or China by plane because the plane tickets are much cheaper now.

    But no matter where backpackers travel, planning is very important if they want to enjoy the trip They should carry waterproof(防水的)clothes in summer, some medicine, and of course a credit card which is a safe way to carry money. Students may bring their student ID card to get tickets at lower prices. When you want to travel to a foreign country, the passport(护照) is necessary.

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A: Do you know what shopping online is?

B: Yes. I buy a lot of things on the Internet.

A: Really? Could you tell me some advantages of it?

B: Of course. First, it is very convenient. You can buy anything you want, and they will send it to your home.

A: Wow, that is great.

B: Yes. What's more, it is much cheaper than the products in a big supermarket.

A: Ah, that is quite a smart way of shopping. What is its disadvantages do you think?

B: Well, the biggest one is that you cannot see the true products. You can only look at the pictures and some introductions(介绍). You cannot try them on if you buy some clothes or shoes. Sometimes you may get the one not fit(适合)you on the Internet.

A: I agree with you. How to deal with(处理)this?

B: You can return(返回)the products if you are not satisfied now. I think shopping online is more and more popular. It will be more and more important in our life.

A: Thanks a lot for your introduction. It helps a lot!

B: You are welcome.

{#blank#}1{#/blank#}⑴Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}⑵When you're at home, make it a rule that you can't be online if the sun is shining. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, swim or get some other kinds of healthy physical activities for at least an hour before you can pull out your phone or tablet, or take a seat at the computer.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#}⑶Social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. Whether it's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, limit the amount of time you spend on social media.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}⑷Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you'll soon find you've discovered an enjoyable pastime.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}⑸It's amazing how much you can achieve when you're not glued to (长时间盯着) a screen. Do a list of one-hour evening projects. Some suggestions are organizing kitchen cupboards, cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.