Phil White has just returned from an 18,000-mile, around-the-world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making thisepic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised £70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. White's second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out whether he has broken the record or not.

   White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June, 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than 1,300 hours in the saddle (车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe first, and then the Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and finally the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.

   The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to get away with the little money he had. The worst thing that had happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometers he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and wants to write a book about his adventures.

Hello! I am Emma. I love to volunteer (志愿者服务). I started volunteering when I was eight years old. At that time, my grandmother was helping at a community canteen (食堂), and I often went there with her. I tried to help but usually spent my time talking with the old people there because I was too young to do much.

As I grow older, I volunteer at different organizations ( 组 织). Last year, I did two voluntary jobs (工作). The first one was at a food bank. I spent weekends packing bags there. Another one was at an animal hospital. I took care of animals with other volunteers.

Volunteering is great. When volunteering, I am not just making a difference in the lives of others, but also improving my own. I make new friends and learn something new. I love volunteering.

My uncle Mike is a music teacher. He always gets up very early. He usually gets up at five o'clock in the morning. After he washes his face, he often plays baseball with my aunt. Then he eats his breakfast. After that, he often plays the violin. At about 7: 50, he takes the Number 6 bus to his school. He has no classes on Thursday or Friday. He usually goes to the violin club. There he helps kids with the violin. Oh, my uncle plays the violin very well. Do you love to play the violin? Do you want to join the violin club? Please call my uncle at 116-3886. 

Emily was preparing for her school's International Day, where each student had to present their country's traditions. Though she had plenty of {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (知识) about her culture, public speaking made her nervous. To{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (避免) making mistakes, she practiced her speech at home and {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (重复) it over and over until she felt confident.

On the day of the event, Emily wore a traditional cotton{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (衬衫), and as she walked onto the stage (舞台), she took {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (自豪) in representing her country's traditions. The audience, seated on the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (草), listened eagerly. With a deep breath, Emily began her presentation. Her {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (声音) was clear, and she delivered her speech{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (确切) as she had practiced. The nerves that once troubled her faded away. Her classmates and teacher watched with great interest, impressed by her calm confidence.

Afterward, her teacher {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (礼貌) congratulated her, and the event concluded with the release of colorful {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (气球) into the sky, marking a perfect ending to a day of celebration and learning.

Many people think that only grown-ups can make a difference. Is it true? Teen Vogue interviewed some teenagers across the world. Get ready to be inspired（启发）. 

16-year-old Michael started using social media to cheer up teenagers of his age to follow their dreams on his baseball blogs. Michael also wrote about sports people and how they faced their difficulties. 

Lesein first learned about climate change when he was in primary school. His home country of Kenya loses tens of thousands of hectares（公顷）of forest each year. 

With a deep love of soccer, Lesein started a project named Trees for Goals, planting a tree for every goal he scored in the matches. Later the school's soccer, rugby and basketball teams all followed him. In 2019, almost 1, 000 trees in forests outside of Nairobi were planted. Now the government provides trees for them to plant. 

Alexis Lewis invented a wheeled travois（雪橇）with bamboo at 12 years old to help poor people who need to transport children many miles to hospitals. Another invention of hers is a special mask（面罩）which can be thrown through a window of a smoke-filled building to people inside. 

Alexis said, "The reason why I try to invent something is that I want to help people in need and I love physics. " Alexis also told the reporter that she wanted children to know that everybody who's ever tried to solve a problem can be an inventor. 

These young people are certainly shining examples to show you' re never too young to make a difference. 

One day, Carol received a package. There was a letter and a 1 seed(种子) from her uncle. The letter said,

Dear Carol,

This is a magic sunflower seed for you.2 it, and it will grant(满足) your three wishes. Remember to be patient-一 the world has its own rhythm(节奏).

Carol thought, "A magic seed? It is probably my uncle' s3 , but why don' t I have a try? She then planted the seed in her garden and made her first wish, "4 I wish that the sunflower could grow as big as a mountain!"

The next morning, she was very 5 to see a huge sunflower in the garden. She couldn't believe it. "I must 6 my uncle for help!" But her uncle didn't pick up the phone. She became angry. "This is a silly sunflower. I don't want it!"

Immediately the sunflower became a seed again. Carol 7 her second wish had been granted. "No! This is not fun!" she cried.

A few days later, she received another her uncle's 8 and read it again. She stopped when she saw the words "be patient". Then she rushed out and 9 ran to the garden to find the seed. This time, she promised she would make the best use of the third wish.

She thought, "I hope my 10 could spend more time together." But her parents needed to work. How could the seed help? Though it seemed impossible, she still decided to11 with patience.

Carol got some information about how to plant a sunflower, and then12 the steps carefully. When the seed turned into a beautiful flower, she shared it with her neighbors and friends. Everyone liked it!

Carol's family got the seeds 13 the sunflower and planted more sunflowers. They were so beautiful that every neighbor bought some. The sunflowers brought extra money14 Carol's parents didn't have to be away for work as much as the before. They had more family time.

Carol finally knew what her uncle meant - - - be patient, and life will be as15 as a sunflower!