It is March 12th. It's Tree Planting Day. There are many people on the hills. They're planting trees. People plant many trees today. Plants are important to us. They can make food from the air, water and sunlight. But animals and people can't do so. Animals and people can get food from plants. Without plants, life will not go on, Plants make the air clean. They can keep water from flowing away(流失). They can stop wind from blowing up sand and earth. But in some places people are cutting down too many trees. This brings about floods and sandstorm. Now more and more people know that plants are important. They will plant more trees and grow more plants. They will try to protect the trees.

    Everybody wants to be healthy. You know food is very important. There are many healthy foods. You can have more bananas, apples, oranges and tomatoes because fruits and vegetables are good for you. But don't eat too much chocolate and meat. They are not good for you. Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy. Remember there is a saying. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Sports can also keep you healthy. Get up early and do some sports every day. Don't be lazy! You will be healthy and happy.

    My name is Gao Ping. My English teacher is Julia. She is from England. She has two children, a son and a daughter. Her daughter is Betty. Her son is Dick. Julia and her daughter are in China, but her husband Paul Smith is in England. Her son is in America. Paul is a policeman. Dick is a college student. Betty and I are in the same school. We are classmates, and we are good friends. I teach her Chinese and she teaches me English.

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    Hi, I'm an English girl. I'm Mary. I'm 145 cm tall and 40 kg. I studied in Beijing last year. I had many Chinese friends. My best friend is Gao Ying. She is 160 cm tall and 50 kg. Last weekend we went to a park. We went boating, then we saw a film. We were very happy. I like Beijing very much. I love my friends.