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湖北省黄冈市武穴市百汇学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期11月五科联赛英语试题
A handwritten letter by a little boy asking Santa for a "very good dad" has captured hearts worldwide.
The boy, known only as "Blake" in the letter, wrote, "Dear Santa, We had to leave our house. Dad was mad. We had to do all the chores. Dad got everything he wanted. Mom said it was time to leave and she would take us to a safer place where we don't have to be scared.
"Blake is a 7-year-old boy in one of our shelters, and his mom found this letter in his backpack..."Posted by SafeHaven of Tarrant County on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
"I'm still nervous. I don't want to talk to the other kids," he continued. "Are you going to come this Christmas? Can you bring a dictionary, and a compass and a watch?"
The most heart-breaking part of the letter was the last line that read, "I also want a very very very good dad. Can you do that too?"
Officials with SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a group seeking to help end domestic (家庭的) violence(暴力), posted Blake's letter to its Facebook page. Now, some of the child's wishes have come true. All of the gifts he asked for have been donated by people in the community. Though SafeHaven received more than 10,000 gifts this year, they want to shine a light on the bigger issue of domestic violence.
"To us, it was kind of a story that we've heard all the time," Kathryn Jacob, the organization's president and CEO, told Today. "Like tonight, we have 73 kids in the shelter.""Blake is just one of many."
With the two sessions (两会) opening in Beijing, it is time for Chinese to discuss big things happening in the country. What are the most important things when it comes to running a country? We interviewed some students at home and abroad to share their ideas.
Rule of law | Respecting the rule of law makes sure that all people follow the law. It can protect the freedom of all people. It is also key to economic growth(经济增长) and social order. It's the starting point for a country to keep growing. Telesia Tanaai, 16, New Zealand |
Fairness | Be fair to everyone and protect everyone's rights. It encourages people to take an active role in their country and build their future. When a country is fair, it brings people together. Bai Yifan, 15, Jiangsu |
Putting people first | There is an old saying in China: People are the foundation (基础) of a country. So a country's government needs to try its best to serve its people. Since the late 1970s, around 800 million Chinese people have lived a -better life. This shows the country's tradition of serving the people. Cui Luoyao, 14, Beijing |
Education | I believe that education is what makes a country strong. If people are well-educated, they can use what they have learned to do good things for their country. With good education, the country will become better. Zhu Yuhan, 17, US |
Public welfare (公共福利) | Good public welfare means that people can live a good life with good healthcare and social services. When people's lives are improved, their. happiness grows as a result. When the government helps everyone, this makes a peaceful and friendly society. Lee Chulkyu, 16, South Korea |
For more information about the two sessions, visit the website http://www. people, com. cn/.
Washington County Free Library invites you to join our 2022 summer programmers. Whether you're looking for a new direction, education, or a fun experience, our programmers can help you take the first step. Cheek them out in the following chart or call for more information.
English Conversation GroupOur friendly group meets at the library every Thursday afternoon. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome. Age: All adults Bookings: Not required. Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Learn to Code (编程)Learn how to create a game or design a webpage using free online resources that teach you how to code. It allows time to experiment and play. It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills. Age: 21 years above Bookings: Not required. Time & date: Wednesday, Aug. 28th10:30 am to 12:00 am |
Young Creative ClubDo you love to write or express yourself through art? Come and join our creative club, share your ideas and make friends with people who are like you. Age: 11-15 years old Bookings: Required. Call 073407 0009 to book your place. Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Gumtree BasicsCome and learn about buying and selling products safely online through Gumtree. Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Age: All adults Bookings: Required. Call 07 3407 0009 to book your place. Time & date: Tuesday, Aug. 13rd 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Every year on May 1st, there is a school trip in Jim and Helen's School. Children like it very much, and they always have fun. Here is the notice for this year's trip.
Notice (通知) for the coming trip | |
Time: At 8:00 a. m. Place: On the playground of the school. Activity: Take a bus to Xiangshanhu Park. Remember: Don't put your hands or l heads out of the bus. | Time: From 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. Place: In Xiangshanhu Park Activities: Visit the park; Enjoy the birds and flowers; Take some photos; Go boating; Have lunch. |
Time: From 1:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m Place: In Zhuhai Library Activities: Visit the library; Read some books; Make some new friends. Remember: The rock-climbing is just outside the library. You can have a try, but make sure to be safe. | Time: At 4:30 p. m. Place: At the gate of the library Activity: Take a bus back to school After getting to school, you can go home with your friends or wait for your parents to meet you. |
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