On a sunny day, Small Bear went boating with Papa. They bought hats first. Papa got a small hat for his big head. Small Bear got a big hat for his small head. Papa's hat was too small.

    Small Bear's hat was too big! They exchanged(交换) hats. Just right! Then, they came to the boat.  It had two seats. Papa sat on the small seat. Small Bear sat on the big seat. Papa Bear was too heavy. Small Bear was too light. They exchanged seats. Just right! After boating, they had lunch nearby. Papa got a small bowl. Small Bear got a big bowl. The food in the small bowl was too little for Papa. And the food in the big bowl was too much for Small Bear. They exchanged bowls. What a good meal!

A naughty boy

    Tom had some bad habits(习惯). He was often late for class. He seldom(很少) cleaned his room. He loved watching TV before he finished his homework. He loved football and often broke(打破) the windows of the neighbours (邻居). His mother was very angry with him. She tried to change his bad habits, but Tom did not listen to her. They sometimes quarreled (争吵) with each other.

    Today Tom came back from the football field. He washed his hands before coming to the dinner table. His mother was very surprised(吃惊的). He told his mother that this was good for his health. He wanted to be a strong football player. He had to be more careful with his health and everything. His mother was very happy to see his change.

    Everybody has a home. Animals also have their homes. People live in many different kinds of houses. Animals have different kinds of houses, too. Some animals live in holes under the ground. Woodchuck lives under the ground. Its home has two doors. If any enemy comes in through one door. The woodchuck will go out through the other one. Some animals live in holes or in trees. Squirrels build their nests high in the trees. Birds also live in holes or in trees. And most of them live in their nests. Only hawks build their nests high in the mountains.

Dear John,

    I saw your name in the newspaper. You asked for a pen friend in China. I would like to be your pen friend.

    I am twelve years old. I live in Shanghai. I am a student at Pudong Primary School. We study Chinese, English, maths, science, art, PE and some other subjects. My favourite subjects are PE and maths. I like playing basketball with my friends after school. I like collecting stamps, too. I have a lot of beautiful stamps. I will finish primary school soon and go to middle school.

    I'd like to know everything about you. Please write to me soon. My e-mail address is gaoshan@163.com.

Best wishes,

Gao Shan

Tony: Welcome to my farm.

Jacky: Wow! It's so big! Look at the horses. They are tall and fat.

Tony: Yes, they are.

Jacky: Are there any other animals on your farm?

Tony: Of course. This way. There are many hens. But they are thin now.

Jacky: Do you have goats?

Tony: Yes, I do. My favourite (最喜爱的) animals are goats. What about you?

Jacky: Sheep. I think they are very cute.

    The Spring Festival comes in January or February every year. It is an important (重要的) Chinese festival. People also call it Chinese New Year. On Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕), families have a big dinner together. They often eat dumplings. People visit their friends and relatives (亲戚). Children often get red packets (红包) with some money (钱) in them. People also watch fireworks at night. They like the beautiful fireworks very much.

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