May 31, 2017

    Jaden is a six-year-old boy. He experienced the unlucky things of life twice. First he lost his dad when he was four and his mom died unexpectedly in her sleep last month. Jaden's heart was broken. His parents' death hit him a lot.

    But things always go towards a good side. A few weeks later, Jaden told his aunt that he was tired of seeing everyone sad all the time. He'd like to see more smiles around him. He hoped that the number of the smiles could reach 100.

    Then he asked his aunt to buy him some little toys and take him to the center of the city. “I'm trying to make people smile,” said Jaden. At first, he was not sure if the people passing by would like to receive his toys. In fact, he was always successful and got close to his dream step by step, because no one could refuse such a little boy's giving and expecting.

    “I'm keeping a count of 100 smiles,” said Jaden. When asked if he could make it, he answered, “I think I can.”

Reported by Barbara

Exercising plays an important part in our life.But sometimes，the1 part about exercising is getting started.2 is it so difficult to take that first step？If this sounds like you，then RunKeeper might3 able to help.

RunKeeper is an app（应用软件） that tracks （记录）4 you exercise.Not only that，but it also5 you set goals and gives you plans to help you reach those6 .After you sign up in the app.

RunKeeper will ask7 why you are exercising.Then，it gives you a workout（健身）plan that's right for you.

RunKeeper can help you8 active.For example，the app gives you rewards for finishing tasks.You can even share your workout progress9 friends.

Exercising can be hard，10 RunKeeper will help you every step of the way.

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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.

December 3rd, 2023 marked the second anniversary (周年纪念日) of China- Laos Railway Line. The 1,035- kilometr e China- Laos Railway runs from Kunming in Southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. When it was open to traffic on December 3rd, 2021, people from Yunnan and Laos were very excited. It takes about 10 hours to get to Vientiane from Kunming. The railway line, with speeds (速度) reaching up to 200 kilometres per hour, has 50 stations. It has become the best choice for people to travel in China and Laos because of shorter travel time, according to China Railway International. 

24- year- old Yi Bofeng comes from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. She was a college student in Kunming from 2018 to 2020. "The journey from my home to my college was rough. It often took me two days by bus. But now the trip takes about six hours by train and is much more comfortable. People in my home town travel to Kunming much more often than before," she says. 

The railway line has also benefited (使受益) people from Laos. 52- year- old Phetsamone is a businessman in Vientiane. He buys mobile phones and automobile parts in Kunming and sells them in Vientiane. He says, "Before 2022, I drove a truck (卡车) to Kunming. The journey was too long and it was very expensive. Now I take the train. It saves more time and money." It is also easier for him to travel in Laos as well. 

Next time if you go to visit Kunming, maybe you can take the train to Laos.