Today(今天) is my birthday(生日). I'm nine today. This is my friend. Ben. He's nine, too. That's my teacher Miss Fang. She's hungry. Look! What is that? It's a birthday cake. A cake, Miss Fang? Yes, please. A cake, Ben? No, thanks. An ice-cream, Ben? Yes, please. I'm thirsty.

感恩节

The fourth Thursday of November is American Thanksgiving Day. It's a holiday in the US. Usually, family members and friends get together for a dinner. American Thanks-giving Day began in 1621. When the first English settlers reached the New World in 1620, they did not have enough food. But the American Indians helped the white men and taught them how to farm. The next year, in autumn, they had a good harvest. They were so happy. They thanked Indian friends for their help and thanked God.

    Hello, I'm Sam. I'm twelve years old. Tomorrow is October 21st. It's my birthday. I will have a birthday party. Lucy, Lily and Tim will come to the party. Lucy's birthday is on November 12th. Lily's birthday is on June 23rd. Tim's birthday is on December 25th. It's Christmas Day, too.

    There are four seasons in a year. Spring is the first season. Usually March, April and May make spring. It gets warmer and warmer. The days get longer and longer.

    Spring is the green season. The trees have new green leaves. There are a lot of flowers on apple trees, pear trees and peach trees. Some animals wake up from their long sleep. Birds sing to welcome the spring.

    Farmers are busy. They farm the land. People go on outings. Children fly kites.

    Everyone enjoys the spring.

    What do you like eating for dinner? Do you like meat? Do you like vegetables? Do you like fruit or dessert（甜点）after dinner? We ask 55 students these questions. They are from a school in，Xiamen. Here are the results（结果）.

Air Jordan

    Michael Jordan (1963- ) is one of the most famous basketball players in the world. He was born in Brooklyn (布鲁克林), New York. He didn't like to talk about himself. He was also very short. He didn't play very well when he joined the basketball team in his high school at first. But the next year things changed greatly for him, as he grew much taller.

    Michael Jordan became famous when he joined the university basketball team in North Carolina (北卡罗来纳州). Michael used his quickness and strength to reach the basket again and again. He played so well that people call him Air Jordan. After college, Michael became a member of the Chicago Bull basketball team. The NBA was very surprised at this high-flying player. He was named Rookie of the year in 1985 and the most Valuable Player in 1987. He once set a record by getting 63 points in one game.