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!

    Do you know about Xiong'an? It's a new city near Baoding. There is a big lake in Xiong'an. Yes, it is Baiyangdian Lake. It is very big. In summer, you will see many beautiful lotus flowers on the lake. Some are red. Some are pink. Many people like them. There will be many boats on the lake. And there will be many birds singing in the grass. Xiong'an is beautiful and new. You can come here by bus from Baoding. And you can come here by train. You will play in the water with your friends. You will eat delicious fish. You will take many wonderful pictures. You will have a nice trip in Xiong'an.

    I get up at 6: 50 every morning. Then I put on my clothes and shoes. And I eat my breakfast at 7: 20. I have milk, apple and bread for my breakfast. I go to school by bus. I arrive at school at 8: 00. Then I have my lesson at 8: 20. I go home at 5: 30 after school.

    Hello, everyone! I'm Chen Jie. I have a big family. My father is a police officer. He is tall and strong. He goes to work by bike. My mother is a music teacher. She likes singing and dancing. She often goes to work by car. My aunt is a scientist. She works in a university. She goes to work on foot. My uncle is a pilot. He is very healthy and strong. He works on a rescue plane. He often goes to work by car. But sometimes he goes there by taxi.

    A man lives in a big house. He likes his house, but he hates(讨厌)the mice in it. One day, he buys a big cat from the market(市场) to eat the mice. After a few days, the cat kills(杀)many mice. This time, the mice become very worried. They decide to do something to save their lives, so all the mice come together to discuss(讨论)it. They have many plans, but none of them is good and useful.

    At last, a young mouse stands up and says: “I'll show you what we can do. We can put a bell around the cat's neck. Then if the cat comes we can run away, because we can hear the bell ring.” All the mice agree and say it's a good idea. Then an old mouse stands up and asks, “The point(重点)is which of us will tie(系)the bell to the cat's neck?” No one says anything because no one dares(敢)to do it.