Schools in the UK are quite different from those in China. In the UK, at the beginning of the term, students must select their courses and teachers first.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} So in the first term, don't select too many courses, or you'll feel nervous and it may influence your study. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some information about subjects, time arranging, marks and textbooks. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Different teachers have different teaching methods.

    If the teacher is called "killer" by the last grade, many students will give up choosing him, because this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, give too many exams and too low grades.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} How to buy textbooks makes each student feel hard. The textbooks in the UK are very expensive. Each copy is about $30 -50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    In class, discussing is very important. The teachers always encourage you to ask questions or show your own opinions freely. They don't usually ask you to sit well. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} They usually don't give you much homework to do. So in the schools in the UK you can learn knowledge and do exercises by yourself. You must do almost all things independently.

A. And some students usually borrow textbooks from the school library.

B. At the same time, you must select the teachers.

C. Selecting is very important for your grades in the UK.

D. Instead, they allow you to sit or stand everywhere you like.

E. There is another thing after you select the courses and the teachers.

You will probably know the feeling—it is time for school, but your eyes are only half-open. Your arms and legs are heavy and your brain is still asleep. So what can you do to stay awake when you are tired? {#blank#}1{#/blank#} 

Eat breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also the easiest to skip（省略）. Start your day off with a healthy breakfast. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They can keep you from feeling hungry and tired in the morning. 

Use water

When you are tired, water is your friend. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It is even better than drinking lots of coffee. Coffee is fine in the morning, but it is best to drink water after lunch to make sure you can get to sleep. 

Get moving

 {#blank#}4{#/blank#} A few minutes of physical activity can improve oxygen circulation（氧循环）and keep your body active. It doesn't need to be anything difficult. A few push-ups and a short walk may be a great help. 

However, there is still something that you can't do when you are tired. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, if you find you are often feeling tired and you are not sure why, it is a good idea to speak to a doctor. 

Are you interested in robots? If so, try out robot Little Q at our science center from August Ist to August 6th. Little Q is a cute robot with a round head, two big eyes and two long legs. It's like a big toy that our children will love. 

Do you want a job in the holidays? Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.

If you're 13 to 15

It seems that you can't work almost anywhere, but you're probably allowed to clean your neighbors' cars or walk their dogs. There is no lowest wage (工资）for children under 16. By law, you can't work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you can't work before 7 am or after 7 pm.

If you're 16 to 17

The lowest wage for 16~17-year-old teenagers should be no less than seven dollars per hour. You can't work in a pub or bar, but you can work in many other places. By law, you can't work more than 40 hours each week.

What jobs are out there?

Obviously your choices are limited (限制) by the fact that you can only work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.

At Christmas, most shops are short of hands, so you may find something to do there. In autumn, there's always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.

If you're mad about football, you can choose to work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club. No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.

Anna and her friends want to buy some things. Here is their shopping list(购物清单).

In some cities, we can see more and more people riding sharing- bikes. It's very convenient to use the bikes if you have a smart phone. First, you have to download such an APP on your smart phone. Then, what you need to do is to find a nearest bike through the  APP, scan the QR code on the bike or connect your phone with the bike over a Bluetooth   wireless connection. You will find the bike can be unlocked itself easily. Then, you can enjoy your trip. What's more, the greatest advantage of bike- sharing is that you can easily find one and never worry about where to park it. The cost of riding depends on the time that you spend. Normally, every hour you ride, you need to pay one yuan. It doesn't cost so much, does it?

At the same time, some people park the bikes in their own homes, Besides, some people don't value the bikes. Now service companies are trying to solve the problems like being stolen.

Technology and science have changed our social lifestyles. We have to say bike- sharing brings us more convenience without doubt, And we also hope that people can not only enjoy it but also put it to good use.