What is a hurricane?(飓风)

    You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating(毁灭性的) waves, wind, and rain. They happen during “Hurricane Season,'' from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.

Categories(类别)of Hurricanes

    There are five categories of hurricanes, which are based on wind speeds. The categories help people know how much damage(危害) a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed, the more dangerous the storm. For example, a Category 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour, which are strong enough to break the buildings along the seaside completely.

Hurricane Dangers

    When a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall（降雨）, there can be a devastating flood. The centre of a hurricane is called the eye. While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds, the eye in fact is a calm area in the storm. When the eye of a hurricane passes over land, people might think that it's over, but before long the wind and rain increase(增长) again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.

Hurricane Safety Tips

    There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction, so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane, be sure to stay inside during the storm. You could be seriously injured(受伤) if you go outside.

    Autumn is a beautiful season. For many Chinese, the season is also a time for rebuilding(恢复).

    Chinese herbal medicine(中药)science says that people get tired and weak(虚弱的)during the hot summer. So when it comes to autumn, we need to rebuild. There is a tradition called tieqiubiao(贴秋膘). It means to eat some meat in autumn. This can help people get ready for the coming winter.

    Autumn is also a great season for outdoor activities; Chinese people think that fresh air in autumn is good for our health. The Double Ninth Festival is an important Chinese festival in autumn. On that day, families get together and climb hills for luck in the hope that old people will live much longer. Other good outdoor activities are hiking, biking and having picnics.

    Last Friday, Linda and her husband heard loud noises at their windows. Although the fear of gunshots appeared her thoughts, Linda tried to look into. When I managed to sneak in a look, I saw a mixture of eggs, oranges, and such coming at our windows.”

    Bravely, Linda decided to face her “enemies”. She always believed that “all strangers are my relatives”, she went outside to see “three cute kids”. Rather than shout at them, Linda tried to connect, “Hey guys, thank you for the oranges. Can I have them so they don't go to waste?” But the kids started to run. Linda walked after them and said, “Wait! Wait! Don't be afraid! I am not going to do anything. I just want to talk. And I can use your oranges.” The kids ran off without looking back.

    Linda felt a “sense of motherly connection” after thinking for a while, and she explained “More than forgiveness, it was more like a simple care.”

When Linda ran outside to meet the “dangerous enemy”, it turned out to be a group of 10 and 11 year old children. It helps to see all our enemies as children because they once were children (which is why they often act childishly).It is much easier to see children as basically good or acting out in ways that they “know not what they are doing”.

    People don't willingly choose to be cruel, mean, or hateful. They experience things in their lives--often when they are very young--which make them take on the defenses of anger, and scorn Seeing my enemies as child makes me think of the saying, “all attacks are a cry for help”.

    Forgiveness can lead to understanding. Understanding plants the seeds for love. We can raise a whole generation of children who have the ability to stand for what all the great wise men have taught us: Love the enemy.

    Flying a hot air balloon is full of challenge. Do you want to fly it? If so, here is some advice for you.

    Understanding the basics

    Take a training course and get a license.

    Know how the balloon can fly. Add propane(丙烷)to the fire to make the balloon fly.

    Make sure you have enough energy in the tank(箱).Check your tank at times.

    Learn how to stay at a right height. Raise or lower to control directions by the wind. If you want to lower, you can pull a red rope to let the hot air out of the top of the balloon.

    Making preparations

    You must have the necessary equipment(设备)such as a fire distinguisher(灭火器), a map and so on.

    You should check the wind conditions to make sure it's safe to fly. You must know when to fly or cancel the flight.

    You need several friends to help you control the balloon. They can help you pull down the basket or tie the balloon to the ground car until you are ready to fly.

    Flying the balloon

    Write down the height and the route(路线)through the whole flight. Before you land，pay attention to the high mountains, trees，tall buildings and so on. They may be dangerous.

    You are never too careful. Keep calm when you have trouble.

    I have a lot of friends. ⑴我最好的朋友是Mary。⑵She is a 16- year- old girl. .She is 2 years older than me. We live in the same town and we began to know each other when we were very young. Now we are class-mates. ⑶Mary is tall and thin, with long black hair. She has an oval face (椭圆的脸) with big eyes, a high nose and a small mouth. Mary is helpful (乐于助人的). When her friends have difficulties, ⑷she always tries her best to help them. Mary is one of the best students in our class. ⑸我喜欢和她一起学习。She always helps me with my studies. Although we have the same hobbies and interests, we also have some differences. I am sociable and enjoy telling jokes. Mary, however, is serious and quiet. We believe in each other, so we are good friends. I hope we can keep our friendship forever (永远).

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    Do you hope to live a better life? Then how to make you wish come true? Keep away from anything that is useless. Do the right thing! However good or bad a situation(处境) is, it will change. The best is yet to come. Well, here are some tips for you to follow!

Mind your meals

    Try to eat more foods that grow naturally (自然地) on trees and plants. Have meals on time every day. And remember not to go to school or work without breakfast, for it is more important than lunch or dinner.

Exercise and smile

    Each day take a 40—minute walk. Make time to practice some other exercise, such as yoga and Taiji. They offer us daily energy for our busy lives. Try to smile and make at least three people smile each day.

Forget and forgive(原谅)

    Problems appear(出现) sometimes and they only stay for a short time. Forget what happened in the past. Don't always think of your terrible past. Life is not very long, so we shouldn't waste time hating anyone. Forgive everyone for everything.

Also do such things

    Call your family often and stay in touch with your friends. Each day give something good to other people. Make yourself happy no matter how you feel. Read more books than you did before and you can learn more from them. Don't compare(比较) your life to others'.

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