Paper cutting is a special form of traditional art in China.It has has a history of over 1, 500 years. People started to do paper cutting in China in the 6th century.It has a number of special uses in Chinese culture.Almost all of them are for health, happiness or peace.Red is used the most widely of all the colors.Since long ago, Chinese people have been interested in cutting paper into traditional Chinese characters.

    Paper cutting is popular around the world, but only the Chinese paper cutting is listed in the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists (联合国教科文组织的非物质文化遗产名录) in August 2010, because it has long history and it tells people so much about Chinese history and culture.

    Paper cutting has developed fast over the past few years.It is still popular in China now.During special festivals like the Chinese Spring Festival, people cut beautiful pictures and put them on windows and doors.

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    Hello! I'm Sally White. I'm from the USA. And now I am in Shanghai with my family. My telephone number is 62118795. Look! That is my schoolbag. It's yellow. Some of my school things(东西) are in it. But I can't see my watch in it. I lost it. I must find it. I see a watch in my brother, Bob's hand so I ask him. "Is this watch mine?" He says, "No, it isn't. This isn't your watch It's Lisa's." Lisa is my sister. She opens her schoolbag and finds a watch in it. She says to me, "Your watch is in my schoolbag. Here you are." Those are my parents. They are teachers. I love my family.

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    There is an old Spanish saying which goes, “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}I would say, too many. We have to go for them now!

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A. Take me for example.

B. Tomorrow is not promised.

C. How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow?

D. A salesperson was born.

E. The only thing that is stopping you is yourself.

Have you ever been toThailand?

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}I've beenin Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.

    Now we arestaying in Bangkok (曼谷) It is the capital of Thailand and it is a very interesting placeto visit. Yesterday we visited some places of interest in the city. They aregreat! This morning we went shopping.

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    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Yesterday itrained and got a little cooler. But today it's hot again.

A. Chinese food is very good, and it isn't as spicy asThai food.

B. The weather has been very hot.

C. Thailand is called" Land of Smiles" becausepeople here are very friendly.

D. It is a country in Asia.

E. Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry (珠宝) and clothes.

    Maybe you pride yourselves on only sleeping a few hours a night. However, are you feeling tired and sleepy throughout the day? Do you have a hard time keeping your eyes open as you study? Have you nodded off while driving? If you can answer "Yes" to any of these, it shows you could not have enough sleep.

    It is suggested that most adults need seven to nine hours' sleep. As for teens, they need even more. If you aren't getting enough sleep, you should:

    Avoid caffeine(咖啡因) You should avoid drinking caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and soda at least 10 hours before you go to bed.

    Avoid eating big meals before sleeping Eating a big meal can make you feel sleepy, and it can make you feel uncomfortable and prevent you from sleeping well.

    Build a healthy sleep environment With the light on, can you have a good sleep? Of course not, and you'd better keep your bedroom dark and cool.

    Avoid using electronic devices before bed The light from electronic devices can keep you from falling asleep. Try reading or listening to quiet music instead.

    Please get enough sleep from now on.

    Here is some information about how to get enough {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. If you lack sleep, it's easy to keep your eyes {#blank#}2{#/blank#} as you study. As to the time of sleeping, most adults need seven to nine hours' sleep while teens need {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. You'd better avoid drinking caffeinated drinks. Stop {#blank#}4{#/blank#} before sleeping, and you can feel comfortable. Keep your bedroom dark and cool. Try reading or listening to quiet music {#blank#}5{#/blank#} using electronic devices before bed.