Men have always wondered about the earth they live on and about the ①_____ above them.

    When early men looked at the night sky, they asked themselves a lot of questions. They looked at the moon, and wondered what this strange bright object in the sky was. They did not understand why it changed its shape from night to night. They looked at the stars and planets. They also wondered why some of them changed their positions, while others did not.

    ②他们也思考地球的形状。 Most early people believed the earth was flat.

    ③In different parts of the world, there were different ideas about the universe. The ancient Greeks were the first people to study the universe(宇宙) more scientifically. In the sixth century BC Pythagoras put forward the idea that the world was round. However, he could not explain why people at the bottom of the world did not fall off.

    It was not until the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that scientists found the answers to some important questions. ④With the help of Galileo's telescope, people could see the sky more clearly, and find the positions of the stars and planets. Finally in 1665, Isaac Newton explained to the world what gravity (重力) was and people at last understood why they did not fall off the earth.

    Do you know what color will be popular in the future?

    Some people think blue will be popular because blue means peace and kindness. Everybody in the world hates war(战争). Blue will make people remember to keep the world peaceful．

    Other people think green will be popular because they think green is the color of nature. Now the environmental problem is very serious. People in the world are thinking more about how to look after the environment. When people wear green clothes, they will keep the environment in their hearts and try to make the environment better.

    Yellow will be another popular color．Why will it be popular? People are very busy these days because they have a lot to do．Yellow is a soft color and it can make people feel relaxed．

    Most people think black will be the most popular color．It always looks cool, and men often show off their social positions(社会地位）by using this color.

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        ①   In some Cultures, the foot of a rabbit is Carried as an amulet(护身符) believed to bring good luck. Belief is held in many parts of the world including Europe, China, Africa and South America.

       ②   Wishing upon a wishbone is an old Custom. It includes two people who would break the wishbone and the one with a Bigger piece makes a wish. The wishbone's shape just likes the letter" Y".

       ③   A In ancient days, old Boots or shoes were said to hold the good spirit and courage of their owners. Therefore, it was a Common Belief that an old Boot was a good luck Charm.

       ④   Clover is actually a type of wild plant with flowers shaped like Cotton balls and usually has three leaves on each stem. In fact, it is very difficult to find a four-leaf Clover.

    Once there lived a farmer. He was the happiest man in England. He was busy all day, but he was always happy. He also liked to make everybody else happy, and people like him.

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    In many children's stories, a girl meets a prince and falls in love. They get married and live happily ever after. As a child, Meghan Markle may never have imagined marrying a prince. But that is exactly what happened on May 19th!

    Who is this young lady who just married into Britain's royal family (王室)？ Meghan Markle was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1981. Her mother, Doria, was a doctor, and her father, Tom, was a television lighting director. For 10 years after school each day, young. Meghan spent time at the studio where her father worked. This experience allowed her to become very comfortable with the acting business. For that reason, she knew she wanted to become an actress from a very early age. As a child, she felt strong about something else, too: People should be treated fairly. This passion (热情) to help others is still a big part of her life today.

    Her acting career (生涯) began in 2002 when she made her first appearance on TV. Other small parts on TV and in a few films followed. Nine years later, Markle got her big break. She won a lead role in the popular TV series Suits.