Most people drink tea in the world. But tea does not mean the same thing to different people. In different countries, people have different ideas about drinking tea.

    In China, for example, tea is often served when people get together. Chinese people drink it at home or in tea houses at any time of the day. They often use hot water to boil tea leaves.

    Tea is also important in other Asian countries. People in these countries have a special way of serving tea. They hold a tea ceremony in their houses when important guests come. It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for it in their houses.

    In the United States, people usually drink tea at breakfast or they drink it after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make tea. This way is faster and easier than the way of making tea in teapots. In summer, most Americans drink iced tea. They like to put some ice in their tea.

    It's a Saturday morning. Mary doesn't need to go to school. She says to her mom, "I need some clothes. Can we go to Nice Girls' Store?"

    "Well, what do you need, Mary?" Mom asks her. “My skirt is small, so I want to buy a skirt. And (A) I need a pair of sports shoes, too," Mary says.

    "I see. Let's go and see now." In the store, Mary sees a blue skirt. It's nice. So she asks the clerk , “how much is it?"

    The clerk says, "It's twenty dollars." "OK. Let me think about it. Thanks."

    Mary asks her mom, (B) "What do you think of that blue skirt, Mom?"

    "It's nice, but I don't think blue is nice on you. What about this green skirt, Mary? "

    "Oh, it's nice! " Mary says.

    They take(C) it at a good price. Only 12 dollars! They buy a pair of green sports shoes, too. It's 32 dollars.

    Sue and Bessie are sisters. They are Americans. They live in the mountain village. Sue is 104 years old and Bessie is 102 years old now

    Here is some of their advice for living a long and healthy life.

    Get up early. They get up at 6:30 in the morning.

    Have a good breakfast. The sisters eat oatmeal (燕麦片),half a banana, bran (麸皮) and eggs with a little cheese.

    Take exercise every day. The sisters like to do yoga (瑜伽).They also walk every afternoon.

    Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, especially apples. Apple is good for your health.

    Don't eat a lot of salt and fat (脂肪). These things are bad for your body.

    Don't get married (结婚). The sisters have no husbands or children to worry about.

    Don't always listen to the doctors. Most of the doctors don't know what to do with us. When something is wrong with us, they don't know how to treat (治疗) us. They are always surprised (感到惊奇) to see us live so long.

    Do you agree with the sisters?

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①No one wins all the time. Learn from the times that you lose. All great winners were once losers at some point. But they learned. And they kept a positive(积极的) attitude until they got better.

②Your happiness is up to you. Many people forget this. Truly successful people choose happiness whatever their present situations are.

③Chances lie in what you do every day. You do the same work. You eat the same foods. You wear the same clothes, Try a new way. Even talk to someone new.

④Opportunity(机会) is everywhere, Even the worst situations have opportunities. Get the opportunity, and get the time, That's the secret of success(成功).

Better hygiene (卫生) habits can help you stay healthy

According to the World Health Organization, 60 percent of people's health problems are related(与…相关) to everyday hygiene habits. As the COVID-19 spreads across the world, governments and organizations in many countries have suggested that people should pay more attention to their daily hygiene practices.

In China, for example, people usually share dishes together at the dining table. But this habit has a high risk of spreading diseases through saliva(唾液). To fight against COVID-19, many cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have called on people to order separate(分开的)meals or use serving chopsticks(公筷) to take their food. Many people also suggest that Chinese should continue these habits after the outbreak.

In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked people to develop healthy hygiene habits. For example, people should cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze.

    According to a survey by YouGov, a British market research company, many Americans have taken action to change their daily habits in the face of COVID-19.