A new rubbish sorting system (垃圾分类系统) has been put into use in Fangchengyuan Community in Beijing. Local people not only sort their rubbish, but also put QR codes (二维码) on it.

    "When the rubbish is collected and the codes are seen, I will get reward points to exchange for small gifts and even some money," one of the local people told reporters. "It's really creative and encouraging."

    This smart system has been carried out in 350 communities in Beijing. The capital of China has joined a list of cities in the country that take action to support rubbish sorting. For example, Shenzhen and Shanghai have made laws to punish people and organizations for not sorting rubbish correctly.

    China produces quite a lot of rubbish every year. Much of the rubbish is buried (填埋) in soil or burned without being sorted. Landfills (填埋场) take up a lot of land and have a risk of polluting the soil and water nearby. And burning rubbish can produce harmful gases. Through rubbish sorting, we can reduce the use of landfills and air pollution.

    What's more, rubbish sorting saves resources, which could bring economic benefits (经济利益). For example, a ton of waste paper can be reused to make about 850 kg of paper, saving 17 trees and 50 percent of water. Because of the benefits, some countries have developed successful sorting systems.

    Japan has a strict and detailed system. When people throw away a water bottle, the cap, the wrapper (包装纸) and the bottle itself have to go into three different bins. Every year, families receive special rubbish sorting timetables and directions from their local governments. They are advised to follow the timetables and directions when they throw away rubbish.

    In Australia, every family is provided with three rubbish bins—the red lid (盖子) bin for "general waste" like food and plastic bags, the yellow lid bin for "recycling" like steel and glass, and the green lid bin for "green waste" such as grass and leaves. On the streets, the bins are printed with pictures of the things that are allowed inside. It makes recycling quite easy.

Dust storms（沙尘暴） appear when strong wind blows sand and dirt from a dry surface. Strong dust storms may cause deaths, so you should know how to protect yourself from dust storms when you meet them.

Reading books is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons. 

First, reading books is f{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby too. You can really become lost in a book. 

Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, in a waiting-room, on a plane, in bed — even in the bath. All you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is e{#blank#}2{#/blank#} to stop and then start again. 

Another good reason for reading books is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby you will get better and better at it. This m{#blank#}3{#/blank#} that you will read faster and will become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much easier. Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read, you learn more and more. 

Some people say that reading is out of date(过时). This is not true. You have to be able to read to use a computer and, the better you read, the better your computer skills will be. Reading is n{#blank#}4{#/blank#} out of date!

Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too. They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is a wonderful hobby, one of the best. W{#blank#}5{#/blank#} other hobbies could be more useful, or more enjoyable？

Who is the best teacher in Chinese history? Many would say Confucius（孔子）. He was born in 551 BC in the state of Lu. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}He taught about 3，000 students，and many of them became great thinkers

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}They read his teachings，perform（表演）ancient dances（鞠躬）to his picture. Why do people still love them after so many years? {#blank#}3{#/blank#}His most important ideas are to be kind to others，be honest and have good manners. 

Confucius said that brothers and sisters should love each other. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Everyone should be strict with themselves，but be kind to others. Their ideas are always popular in China. People in other places around the world welcome them as well. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}We should learn from the great thinker. 

My name is Mary. I am a girl. I am at the age of thirteen. My birthday is on October 13rd. I am a student at No.1 Middle School. My school life is very colorful because there are many kinds of activities for us this term. On September .21st, we have a soccer game. Our School Day is on October 15th. Our parents can come to our school and see how we study. We have more activities in November, such as the book sharing on November 12th, the English Day on23rd. Besides these, we have an exciting Sports Day on December 16th. Of all the activities, I like the English Day and the Sports Day best, because English is my favorite subject and I like playing sports.

This is a busy and interesting term. I really love my school life.

Do you like spaghetti (意大利面)? If you do, you can cook it by yourself! The following can help you.