Is lightning dangerous?

    Lightning is beautiful and exciting, but it kills a thousand people in the world

every year. Lightning is electricity. The electricity in lightning is very strong.In 1998, one flash of lightning killed eleven players at a football match.

    What does it feel like?

    Sabrina, aged 12 and her father are lucky to be alive. Last year, they were hit by lightning, but it did not kill them. Sabrina said afterwards, "It felt like a big hammer. My feet and legs hurt for an hour afterwards. My dad said he felt as if his hands were in an electric socket (插座).”

    How far away is it?

    When you see lightning, start counting the seconds: one...two...three....Stop

counting when you hear the thunder. Every three seconds is one kilometer. So if

you count six seconds, the lighting was two kilometers away. That does not mean

it is safe. Lightning can move very fast.

    How to be safe in a storm

    ⒈Stay inside if you can. You will be safe if you do not use the telephone,

electrical equipment or water. Do not stand too close to windows or doors.

    ⒉Lightning often hits metal things, so do not touch metal things outside. But

you are safe in a car if the windows are closed. The electricity goes down through

the car's metal and not through the people!

    ⒊Lighting often hits the tallest thing. Ask yourself "What is the tallest thing there?" If the answer is "A tree", do not stand under that tree. If the answer is "Me", move quickly!

We were in Grade 3. It was Easter. We had an Easter party. We played many games. We looked for Easter eggs. We ate chocolate eggs. We were so happy. ①

We were in Grade 4. We Visited Mr. MacDonald's farm. We saw a lot of animals. They were cows，horses，hens and sheep. There were many fresh vegetables，too. We ate tomatoes. They were good. ②

We were in Grade 5. My grandpa made a robot. His name is Robin. He is hard-working. He is very clever. He can speak English and Chinese. He can cook too. But he can't swim. ③

We were in Grade 6. There were many clubs. We sang and danced in the music club. We drew pictures in the art club. We made cakes in the cooking club. We had so much fun in our school! ④

    I'm David. I'm in Grade Six now. I have lots of changes.

    When I was in Grade One, I was not good at any sports. But now I' m tall and strong. I run fast. I play basketball very well.

    I knew a few English words six years ago. I can read and write stories in English now.

    I was quiet before. But now I' m very active and have more friends. We always play and travel together. Last year, we travelled to Guilin.

    But the bad thing is my eyesight (视力). I had good eyesight before. Now I have to wear glasses.

    I'm Jason. I'm a strong boy. My favourite day is Tuesday. I have Chinese and PE and I have sandwich for lunch. Sandwich is my favourite food. It's delicious and healthy for me. My favourite teacher is Mr Liu. He is our PE teacher. He is tall and strong. He is twenty-two years old. He is kind, but sometimes he is strict. His class is so much fun. I like him very much. On the weekend, I often play football and clean my room. I'm helpful.