Do you think that it's possible to raise money by playing tricks on others? It is possible on Red Nose Day in the UK.

    The day was on March 15 this year. People do some funny things to make people laugh and raise money. They tell jokes. They dance in a funny way. Most importantly, they wear red noses. All the money goes to help the poor in the UK and Africa.

    Red Nose Day is not the only way to raise money for charity. Here are some other interesting ways to help people in need. Let's have a look!

Charity shops

    In the UK, some people like buying things in charity shops. This kind of shops sell used(用过的) things like clothes, shoes and books. People donate them to the shops. So things in the shops are very cheap. The money they raise goes to help sick children and homeless people.

Charity concerts

    This is a common(普通的) way for pop stars to raise money. Concerts help raise money and awareness（意识). The Live 8 concert in 2005 was one of the largest concerts of this kind. It helped make people care more

    Music and Art will enter the Entrance Exam for the high school in Jiangsu. Without music, life would be a mistake. Music is a big part of our lives. But in recent years, some US schools have cut music classes to control budgets (预算).

    For example, Chicago public schools hurt arts education when it fired (解雇) over 1,000 teachers. Among them, 10 percent of the teachers taught art or music, according to The Washington Times. In fact, this is not just a problem in the US. In other countries, such as China and the UK, music classes are not thought to be as important as ones like science, math and history. That's partly because music is not seen as a very important life skill, and it isn't tested. Many students are busy with schoolwork, so parents and students choose to focus on subjects that are tested more often.

    However, learning music is beneficial (有益的) in many ways.

    When playing music, you need different abilities to work together. It is not as simple as it looks, according to Kenneth Guilmartin of Music Together, an early childhood music development program. For example, when playing the piano, people see music notes and decode (解码) them in their brains. They also use their fingers to make sounds. You need to deal with all these things at the same time.

    Music has a special connection with science as well. You can see that many scientists are good at playing music: Einstein played the violin, and German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano.

Royal party in the UK

    On May 19, a grand event took place in the UK. At noon that day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

    About 100, 000 people went there to witness the union of the now Duke (公爵) and Duchess of Sussex. As Harry and Meghan were pronounced husband and wife in the chapel, the crowd outside cheered so loud that the people inside could hear it!

    Those who couldn't attend the wedding in person watched the royal wedding live on TV. They also organized garden or street parties to celebrate, laying out long tables along the streets and inviting neighbors to come and dance. Many people wore masks that looked like Harry and Meghan while they danced.

    Although it has no say in any political matters, the Royal Family is an important symbol of the UK. A recent survey shows that 40 percent of UK citizens support the royals; while 20 percent don't and the other 40 percent are in the middle.

    ________ Most countries' leaders are not passed on by inheritance (世袭)—that is to say, if you were born into a royal family, you are a prince or princess. However, others dislike the royal family because they think that a life of luxury and wealth should be earned by effort, not because you were born into it.

    In my eyes, the royal wedding brought the British people together. It was like a Cinderella story come true. It was also a great excuse to party, have fun and enjoy the sun!

A study has been done at a university. Scientists divided a class into two groups. They made each group take notes in different {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. The first group took notes by hand. The second one did it on the computer. The purpose(目的) of the study was {#blank#}2{#/blank#} out which way would help the students learn better. The scientists thought Group Two would win. But to their surprise, Group One did a better job. Since you take notes by hand, stick to it!

Good notes can lead to less stress(压力) when test time comes around. Then how can you{#blank#}3{#/blank#} your note-taking skills? The following advice can help you.

Firstly, try to get yourself ready {#blank#}4{#/blank#} class begins. Be familiar(熟悉的) with the knowledge that you are going to learn. Make sure you have your notebooks and pens on the desk.

Secondly, take notes wisely while listening in class. Many students become {#blank#}5{#/blank#} taking notes and they may fail to follow the teacher. So it is important {#blank#}6{#/blank#} when to take notes. And remember {#blank#}7{#/blank#} down the key words and use shorthand(速记法) if necessary.

Thirdly, check your notes after class. You can add some details(细节) yourself {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. If there is still something missing, compare your notes with others. Do it with those who take notes carefully. These checks will also increase your chances of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} what you've written.

Try the advice above. When you can take notes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} than before, you will find your lessons easier and more enjoyable.

Most people have heard of the Great Wall of China, but not many people outside of China know about the Grand Canal(大运河).This manmade waterway, known in China as Da Yunhe, is 1，700 kilometres long and some parts of it are more than 2，000 years old.It links(连接) the north of China with Hangzhou, a city in the southern part of the country.It's the longest manmade waterway in the world.

 It was built as a way to transport food from the rich land in China's south to cities in the north.In fact, it's not one canal, but a system of canals and rivers linked together.

It's still an important part of the transport system in China.Thousands of boats use it every day to transport food and many other kinds of things.

China is now doing new work on the Grand Canal.It is making part of it deeper, so bigger ships can pass.The canal will also help to move water.There is a lot of rain in the south of China, but not so much in the north.The canal will carry lots of water from the south to the north.

The Grand Canal is much less famous than the Great Wall, and not very many visitors know it.But it sees the changes in Chinese history.It's possible to go on a trip along some of the oldest parts of the canal.Visitors can see beautiful parts of China that others don't see.

How long is Da Yunhe?

Today, more and more parents ask their children to play sports every day, because they worry about their children's health. They want to know more ways to help children keep healthy. 

Being healthy means a person eats well and gets enough physical exercise. If you are healthy, your mind works well and feels good. Here are some rules you can follow to keep healthy. 

Eat all kinds of foods. You may have your favorite food, but it is important to eat all kinds of foods. Try to eat least five kinds of fruits and vegetables a day, two fruits and three vegetables. 

Spend less time on screen. Some children spend much time watching TV, playing computer games or using smart phone. These three sitting down activities are really bad for your health. Try to spend no more than two hours a day on screens. 

Be active. You need to find what activities you like as a child. Not everyone loves baseball or soccer. Maybe your favorite is swimming or dancing. You can write down the enjoyable things when your mom says it's time to stop playing computer games!