An important question about eating out is who pays for the meal. If a friend of yours asks you to have lunch with him, you may say something like this,“I'm afraid it'll have to be someplace cheap, because I have little money.” The other person may say, “OK, I'll meet you at McDonald's.”

    This means that the two agree to go Dutch, that is, each person pays for himself. He may also say, “Oh，no，I want to take you to lunch at Smith's,”or“I want you to try the Chinese dumplings there. They are great.”This means the person wants to pay for both of you. If you feel friendly towards the person, you can go with him and you needn't pay for the meal. You may just say, “Thank you. That would he very nice.”

    American custom(习惯) about who pays for dates (约会) are much the same as in other parts of the world. In the old days, American women wanted men to pay for all the meals. But, today, a university girl or a woman in business world will usually pay their way during the day. If a man asks her for a dance outside the working hours, it means “Come, as my guest.”So as you can see, it is a polite thing to make the question clear at the very beginning.

    Mother's Day is a celebration in memory of mothers. It celebrates the importance of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, mostly in March, April or May. Let's see how different people celebrate their Mother's Day.

Mexico (May 10)

    Children make gifts and give them to their mums on Mother's Eve (May 9). On the morning of May 10, families make a special trip to church and eat tamales(玉米饼), sometimes filled with meat, cheese or vegetables.

    South Africa (Second Sunday of May)

    Besides giving mums Mother's Day cards, people show their thanks for their mothers by wearing red and pink flowers called carnations. If their mothers have passed away, they wear white carnations.

United Kingdom (Fourth Sunday of Lent(大斋期))

    Mother's Day is a traditional day for people to visit their hometown and attend their home churches. People also bake(烘焙)special fruitcakes to give to their mums.

Indonesia (December 22)

    People throw big parties for their mums, filled with fun activities-such as cooking competitions and kebaya-wearing competitions! (A kebaya is a traditional blouse and skirt.)

提示词语：colorful, improve, smile, attention

提示问题：

·What do you think of your life in Grade 9? Why?

·What advice do you have for the 8th-graders?

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My advice

Dear 8th-graders,

Wish you all the best!

Lin Na

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Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses. 

Tea drinking started in China over 4, 000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress or lose weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkiye(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone's home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way to feel at ease with friends or co-workers(同事). 

Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1, 000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help themselves wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers. 

Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more

A highly expected video game based on classic Chinese novel came out worldwide on Aug20,making gamers around the world excited.

The game, Black Myth(黑神话）:Wukong,was inspired by the rich Chinese folk(民间） stories and the 16th-century novel Journey to the West(西游记）,one of the four great classic novels of China.

＂To create a fascinating Chinese story, we also looked to many Chinese classics, taking ideas from their stories,characters and monsters, such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas(《山海经》）and The investiture of the Gods(《封神演义》）. They all inspired the making of the game,"creator Feng Ji said.

In the game, players will step into the shoes of the iconic Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King,and travel to different places, from green forests to dark caves. During the journey, players use Wukong's powerful stick and ability to solve problems and beat special enemies.

It is China's first 3A game, meaning it has high-quality graphics(画面），a rich story,and exciting fighting.The game's production team traveled across China and scanned ancient buildings and relics(遗迹).It put the creations and historical relics into every scene of the game. What's more, the game uses traditional Chinese instruments such as the guzheng, bowls,wooden clappers and gongs. Much of the music is made using Chinese-style chord(和弦）。

 This game is a great example of the talent and creativity of Chinese game developers. As the game continues to gain popularity, it is expected to further spread Chinese culture and help Chinese game stand on the global stage.