Which musical instrument shall I learn?

Many people would like to learn how to play a musical instrument, but they are put off by one big problem：What to play? Here are a few questions to help you decide.

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    Many instruments are of different use，but some are more fit for certain types of music. Some instruments may lead themselves better than others to the music you like, so consider this before you start.    Do you want to play with other people?

Think about your long-term future as a musician. If you want to play with other people, what sort of instrument would be most practical? Your first thought of playing the violin, for example, might disappear when too many people are competing with you！

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Many people live in flats and practicing the drums, for example, will drive your neighbors crazy. Think about where and when you are going to practice, as well as the feelings oI the people you live with or near.

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This is quite a big factor. Many instruments can be bought at different prices. But this doesn't change the fact that many, such as the piano, are always pretty expensive. If you can't afford your chosen instrument，will you be able to borrow someone else's or hire one?

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Talk to people you know who already play instruments. They might even let you try theirs. It's also a good idea to find an experienced music teacher, preferably one who plays a few different instruments, who can give you some advice and push you in the right direction.

AStill not sure?

BWhere are you going to practice?

CHow much money can you spend?

DAre you weak or strong?

EWhat king of music do you like?A

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Li Ming's Summer Holiday

    Summer holiday is from July to August in China .It ' s a long time for me to do all kinds of things .I like visiting some places of interest .And I like travelling by train .It takes me too much time ,but it saves money .Sometimes I stay at home and do my homework ,sometimes I help my parents do some house work .When my parents are free ,we often go to the park or the zoo ,and we have a good time there .I have a good summer holiday .

Wang Tao's Summer Holiday

    My summer holiday of this year was very enjoyable. I went to the countryside to spend my summer holidays with my grandparents. It is very beautiful there. There are green plants, clear rivers, lovely animals and kind people. I spent two weeks helping my grandfather do some farm work there. Besides, I helped the children in the neighborhoods with their lessons. I helped them read English to improve their spoken English. Their parents thanked me for this and thought highly of me. I realized that knowledge is greatly needed in the countryside.

    Nina is 8 years old. One day, she brings her report card home from school. She gets good marks(分数). {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

    However, her teacher writes on the report card: "{#blank#}2{#/blank#}, but she talks too much in class. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. I think it may help her change this bad habit."

    Nina's dad signs(签字) the report card. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}: "I want to know your idea, I would like to try it out on Nina's mother!"

A. I have an idea

B. Nina is a clever little girl

C. There are many "A"s on it

D. He writes a note on the back

E. Nina's mother talks too much

Tips for Studying English

    Different people have different study habits. The following tips have worked on a great number of people.

    Some of them may work on you; some of them won't.

Try them all and start your own habit.

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    Find a quiet place with enough room to study. Once you've found it, study there every time. It could be a desk in your bedroom, or the kitchen table. Lying down on your bed and studying is not a good habit.

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    Find the time you can concentrate（专心）best. Spend that time on study every day. However，you should be sure it is not so late at night.

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    Put your books，dictionaries and stationery in the same place. Make sure you can find everything you need right away when you go to study.

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    Keep all your mind on you studies. When you study，turn off the TV and turn down music. Any other thoughts should also be set aside.

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    You should at least take a break every hour while studying. It can be five or ten minutes，but don't rest too long. Make sure you can concentrate at any time.

    Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Getting angry with others can cause you to lose friends.

    Gary Egeberg, an American high school teacher, has written My Feelings Are Like Wild Animals to help you control your feelings. It tells how to stay cool when bad things happen.

    The book says that getting angry only makes problems worse. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} "Getting angry is not a natural way to act," the book says, "It's just a bad habit, like smoking."

    The book says you can control your anger easily—all you have to do is to tell yourself not to be angry.

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    Keep a record. When you get angry, write down why you are angry. Look at it later and you will see you get angry too easily.

    Ask your friends to stop talking to you when you get angry. This will teach you not to be angry.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} When you get angry, walk away from the problem and go somewhere else. Try to laugh.

    The Shanghai Disney Resort is different from others in the world. It opened on June 16th, 2016. The resort is in Pudong, Shanghai and it is the first Disney resort on the Chinese Mainland. Shanghai Disneyland has changed the classic Main Street USA to a Mickey Avenue.

    Main Street USA was designed by Walt Disney himself. For 60 years, it has been the main entry (人口) of Disney theme parks in the world. However, the designers (设计者) of the Shanghai resort think there should be something new. So the designers create the Mickey Avenue.

    On the Mickey Avenue, Mickey Mouse and his friends will greet the visitors. Visitors can take photos with Mickey Mouse and his friends. There are also many shops along the avenue. It is the largest part for visitors to buy gifts in the theme park. During the day, there will be Mickey's Storybook Express(专列). There will be firework(烟火)shows at night. The designers hope visitors can enjoy themselves there.