On Saturday morning, Mrs. Brown asks Gina to study, but Gina says, "It's boring (无聊的) and difficult to study. " Mrs. Brown asks Gina what she thinks is interesting and easy.

Gina says, "Mom, you only do housework at home. I want to live like you. "

"Oh, you think so?" Mrs. Brown says. "All right. You can live like me. " Then she asks Gina to make breakfast with bread, milk and eggs. It's easy for Gina. After breakfast, Mrs. Brown asks Gina to tidy up (整理) the room. About 11:00, Gina thinks, "Oh, it's not easy. " At about 12:00, Mrs. Brown asks Gina to make chicken, rice and salad for lunch. After lunch, Gina wants to watch TV. But Mrs. Brown asks her to wash shoes. At about 3:30 in the afternoon, Gina says to Mrs. Brown, "Mom, can you help me wash them?"

"Oh, I can't. You say you want to live like me. But you know, no one helps me with housework, " says Mrs. Brown.

"OK, Mom. It's boring to do housework. And it's not easy. Now, I want to study my subjects. "

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Dear Li Ping

Next week I'll be with you in Hangzhou. I can't wait! I'm glad Mr. Smith chose Zhejiang Art Museum for our school trip this year. I'm really interested in traditional Chinese art. What can I do to learn more about it during the visit? Can I bring my new camera to take lots of photos? What rules are there in the art museum?

I'm so excited about the trip! See you soon!

Yours, 

Sam

A new study shows that the early bird indeed gets the worm. According to the scientists, getting up just a little earlier than you usually would, could actually improve how you feel and your health. 

Scientists say we all have a so—called chronotype(睡眠类型) -a habit of when we go to sleep. The habit is partly determined (决定) through genetics(遗传). And that chronotype plays apart when it comes to our mental health. Science Daily writes that"… night owls(夜猫子) are as much as twice as likely to suffer from depression(抑郁症) as early risers, no matter how long they sleep. " So, how early do we have to get up to get the benefits According to the study, you only need to get up one hour earlier in order to reduce the risk of depression. You can achieve this by setting your alarm fifteen minutes earlier every day. It's as easy as that!

Bad news early risers the research doesn't mention anything about people who already get up pretty early. But if you usually don't get up before 8 a. m. , you might want to try and set your alar m a little earlier tomorrow morning. 

Hello! Do you know how people greet each other in different countries? Let's find out!

In Asia, people often bow their heads. It's a nice way to be polite without touching(接触).

When you meet someone in India(印度), they might say" Namaste." They touch their hands together to show respect(尊重).

In Turkey(土耳其), you might see people kissing an older person's hand and then their forehead(额头). It's a kind way to show respect.

The Maori, who live in New Zealand, have a special way to say hello. They touch noses and foreheads. It's called" hongi."

In Malaysia, people put their hand on their chest(胸部) and nod their heads. It's a friendly way to greet someone.

In the US and some other countries, people often shake hands. It's a common way to say" hello."

Sometimes, friends just smile and say" Hello" or" Hi."A smile can make everyone feel good.

In some places, friends kiss each other on the cheek(脸颊). They might do it once, twice, or even three times!

So, when you meet new people, remember that there are many ways to say" hello" around the world.

要点：

1. 邀请的目的；

2. 家庭活动: ①……; ②……; ③……

3. 家庭规则: ①……; ②……

4. 你对家庭的感受。

(注意： 字数 80词以上， 信的开头已给出， 不计入总词数)

Dear Jason,

I am so glad that you will visit Shenzhen as an exchange student next term. 

I am looking forward to your visit.

Yours,

Li Hua