Most people drink tea in the world. But tea does not mean the same thing to different people. In different countries, people have different ideas about drinking tea.

    In China, for example, tea is often served when people get together. Chinese people drink it at home or in tea houses at any time of the day. They often use hot water to boil tea leaves.

    Tea is also important in other Asian countries. People in these countries have a special way of serving tea. They hold a tea ceremony in their houses when important guests come. It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for it in their houses.

    In the United States, people usually drink tea at breakfast or they drink it after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make tea. This way is faster and easier than the way of making tea in teapots. In summer, most Americans drink iced tea. They like to put some ice in their tea.

    The Spring Festival is celebrated not only in China but also in other parts of the world. The traditional holiday is the most important to Chinese both home and abroad.

    United Kingdom

    Celebrations for Spring Festival in the UK started in 1980, with the first evening party held in 2002. Every New Year, people get together and have a lot of activities. They sing songs, dance to music, share photos with friends or enjoy films in a cinema.

    United States

    Spring Festival has become a key time for Chinese living or working in the US. They join in a large evening party to welcome the traditional New Year. It is a good chance for people to build a circle of friends and feel that they are not alone because they share the same culture and values.

    Australia

    The Chinese New Year will be welcomed with three weeks of celebrations across Australia. Many people come to Sydney's Chinatown or Little Bourke in Melbourne. They enjoy fireworks, lion dances, dragon boat races and many other traditional activities. The celebrations are also a bridge towards better understanding between Chinese and non-Chinese.

    Singapore

    The family dinner on New Year's Eve is an important tradition for Chinese whether they were born in Singapore or moved there from China. They place traditional food on a table as an act of remembering their past. Then the whole family enjoy their dinner together. They usually hold it at home because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the tradition.

In Thailand, a country full of rivers, river taxis are a good way to get around. These boats are much like buses on city streets, and people wait at a boat stop on the riverside. The boats stop to let people on and off.

In some of Thailand's cities, like Bangkok, street traffic can be very bad.Using a river taxi can save a lot of time. For example, many boats go up and down the Chao Phraya River(湄南河) in Bangkok and there are many places of interest near the river. So, taking a boat is a great way for visitors to see that part of the city.

Hello, everyone. I'm Nancy and I like reading. On road trips, I always take some books to keep myself busy. These are four of my favorite books.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

This children's book is interesting, exciting, sad and happy all at the same time and makes you think seriously. It tells the story of a 15-year-old boy with autism (自闭症). The book opens a window into his world, his thoughts, his hopes and his dreams.

Matilda

It's now a film and show at the theater, but we can't forget the book. Matilda is about a cute little girl who is very clever and loves to read. She goes to school and meets the very scary Miss Trunchbull, but thankfully makes friends with a kind teacher. The book will make you cry one moment and laugh the next.

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web tells the story of friendship (友谊) between a pig and a spider (蜘蛛). It's a simple story but it teaches us about love, life and death (死亡). If you haven't read it, give it a try.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

I read the book, watched the film and listened to the tape. The exciting story happens in a place called Narnia. As you read it, you'll feel like you're really there. You'll lose yourself in the adventures (冒险经历) of the four children and the characters they meet.

Hello, everyone! 1 name is David Smith. Look! Here is 2 photo 3 my room. There are many kinds of things in it. You can see a bed, a desk 4 a bookcase.     There 5 a pair of glasses and some books in the bookcase. Can you see my computer? It's on the6 . My parents bought (买) it for 7 . Look! What's that? 8 my pencil box beside  (在……旁边) the bed. It is my friends 9 gift. Where is my model plane? Oh, it's in my hand! I keep taking it with me all the time. I need 10 my room every day. I think my room is very nice. I love it!

Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, does a lot of exercise, and has a healthy body If you're fit, you body works well and can do all the things you want it to do. What can you do if you want to be fit? Here are three rules. 

Eat various foods,especially fruits and vegetables.

You may have a favorite food, but you'd better eat various foods. If you eat different foods, you're more likely to get the nutrients(营养物质) your body needs. Eat at least two servings(份)of fruits and three servings of vegetables every day. 

Listen to your body.

What does it feel like to be full? When you're eating, pay attention(注意) to how your body feels. Sometimes, people eat too much. Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable and can lead to unhealthy weight again. 

Have less screen time

What's screen time? It's time you spend watching TV or using the computer. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time you got for sports, like playing basketball and swimming. Try to spend no more than two hours a day on watching TV or using the computer. 

Parents can be a big help if you want to be a fit kid. Tell your parents about the rules you want to follow and maybe they can teach you a thing or two. 

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