Thousands of years ago, the kings of Egypt built strong tombs for themselves. Over these tombs they built pyramids. They thought their bodies would be well kept in these tombs until they could come back to life. They also hoped the world would look on the pyramids as monuments to them and would remember them forever.

   There are about 80 pyramids in Egypt. But the Great Pyramid is the biggest of all. It is nearly 5, 000 years old. It is about 137 meters high today, but it was once higher. It is made of 2, 300, 000 huge stones. Most of them are higher than a man and weigh about two and a half tons each. Some weigh as much as fifteen tons. It took more than 100, 000 men twenty years to build the Great Pyramid. 

When you look at the pyramids, you can't help wondering how the Egyptians were able to build them thousands of years ago. How did they cut, carry and lift such huge stones? Each stone fits so well, yet they didn't have our modern machines! Scientists have studied the pyramids, but nobody can tell just how the Egyptians built them so long ago.

   Inside the pyramids are the rooms for the bodies of the kings and queens. There are lots of wonderful treasures in the pyramids, too. Thieves have broken into some of the pyramids and taken away many of the treasures to foreign countries. They have even stolen the mummies. Today some of the mummies and treasures are on show in museums in different countries. When the kings had the pyramids built for them, they perhaps never thought this would happen.

    A good book can teach you things beyond(超出) your class. It can open your eyes and clear your minds. If you want to get into a good reading habit, there are a number of ways to develop it.

    Plan your time

    You should give yourself at least thirty minutes in all for reading every day. When time is set, nothing can change it. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast or lunch time.

    Always carry a book

    Wherever you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure that you always carry a good book as well as your school things. Remember that a book always stays with you.

    Find a quiet place

    Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. When you read a book, no one will trouble you. There should be no televisions, computers, music or even noisy family members around you.

    Have a library day

    Have a library card, and you can read as many good books as possible in the library. Make it a weekly trip to the library. You can save a lot of money.

    Blog it

    One of the best ways to develop a good reading habit is to put it on your blog (博客) . If you don't have one, create one. It's free. Ask your friends and family to go there to share your ideas and give you some advice.

    Nowadays, traveling is becoming simpler than ever. Many new travel ways will be available. Here are somerends (趋势)that we can expect in the next 10 years.

    With the help of technology, making plans for your trip is right at hand. Our phones are becoming smarter and can work as a reminder. You can add simple things like flight times and numbers to your phone calendar. If you want to find local food or a museum, you can just use an app.

    Chaotic (混乱的) airports are disappearing. Future airport designs will focus on a local feel. Travelers will be able to enjoy local culture as they wait for their luggage(行李). They will also provide local food in waiting areas. For example, a library in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol gives travelers a special experience.

    In the future, travelers may not always stay in traditional hotel rooms. They might find more interesting places to make their travel more colorful. Can you imagine swinging(悬摆) into a treehouse on a zipline(滑索)? You can find one in Laos(老挝) Travelers will have more fun experiences for their accommodation(住宿)in coming years.

Kids' Health

The flu(流行性感冒) is a common illness. Children easily catch the flu in winter months. It can pass from one person to another very quickly. Sometimes, the flu is just like a common cold. In fact, it can cause serious illnesses. But don't worry. Most people can be all right without any problems.

Symptoms(症状):

◇a fever ◇a cough ◇a headache

◇a sore throat ◇feeling tired

What to do if your child gets the flu:

Make him or her have a rest.

Ask him or her to drink more hot water.

Take his or her temperature often.

Don't give medicine to children under 6years old. Go to the doctor first.

When the following happen to your child:

His or her illness gets worse.

He or she has a severe cough or a bad headache.

He or she has trouble breathing(呼吸).

He or she has a fever and is 3 months old or younger.

You must take your child to the hospital right away.

Different people have different eating habits.

There is a Chinese saying， "Good things for breakfast. Eat a big meal for lunch but eat a little for dinner".

Many Americans also have a good breakfast every day，but their ideas about lunch and dinner are different from Chinese. Most（大多数）Americans only have a short time for lunch. So their lunch is usually small. After work they will have more（更多的） time to eat a big dinner.

Eating in a restaurant is also different. In China，many people like to talk and laugh while（当……时）eating. But Americans want a quiet place because they can eat a good meal. If someone talks too loudly（大声地），the manager（经理）of the restaurant will come and ask him or her to be quiet.

What do you think of when someone comes up with the topic of" museum"? Do you picture famous paintings hanging on a wall? Long, quiet halls full of priceless antiques (古董)? Or perhaps inventions from the past or future? Well, guess what? Museums have all of that and more!

There are lots of different kinds of museums all over the world. They each have something different to show you. Let's check out some popular ones!

If you love art, there are art museums everywhere. A famous one is the Louvre in Paris, France. It's where the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo live!

Museums aren't just for grown-ups. They can be fun and educational for kids, too! Children's museums are made just for young minds. These museums have things for children to play with. They make learning a fun experience for little kids. 

If you' re into animals and nature, you' ll enjoy natural museums. They have plants, animals, rocks, and fossils (化石). You can even do hands-on activities and get close to nature. 

There are also science and space museums! They can take you on a journey through space and teach you about the world around you. If you love to wonder about what's out there, visit a science or space museum. 

If you are crazy about history, you can't miss history museums. They show you what life was like in the past. These museums might have models of people, objects, and even real things from long ago. For example, the Shaanxi History Museum is known for its collection of ancient artifacts(人工制品). 

And finally, don't forget about special museums for other interesting things. Some museums are about trains, cars, ships, airplanes, and even toilets!

Anyway, next time you' re looking for a fun time, find a museum! Who knows, you might be opening a window to a different world for yourself!