Every year, millions of birds are killed or hurt when they fly into buildings. Why does this happen? Birds are flying into windows and tall buildings that are all covered by glass.
Many birds fly from one place to another. Most of the time, they live in the wild, such as forests and wetlands. They might see small trees and flowers inside a window and want to rest on these plants. The birds do not know there is glass between them and the plants.
Some birds fly at night. They use the moon and stars to help guide them in the right direction. Tall buildings with lights on at night can confuse(迷惑)the birds. The birds see the light, but they cannot tell that the light is coming from inside a building. They fly toward the light and crash into a building. On many mornings, there might be several dead birds lying on the ground.
Many office buildings now turn off their lights at night. This helps reduce the number of birds that fly into buildings and it also helps save energy.
A. The answer is glass. B. People are trying to solve the problem. C. These birds have no idea what glass is. D. As a result, they fly right into the glass. E. In this way, they can avoid crashing into glass. F. People don't know how to deal with the problem. G. This is a big problem, especially on foggy and rainy nights. |
Mrs. Li wants to send her daughter to take some piano lessons during the coming summer holiday. Betty and her boyfriend want to spend the weekend to watch something new. They both like dancing. Darning wants to buy some newspapers to read so that he can improve his English. Mr. Black wants to come to Beijing for the first time in August.He wants to enjoy the real Beijing Opera very much. Tony and his colleagues will have a trip in Guangzhou next week. They need to rent a car and a driver who understands English. |
A. Watch Your Neck: Mr. Right is one of the best known dancers in the country. Bring your partner and let's dance to the music. Time: 8:30 p. m. February 2-9. Tel: 98558588. B. Children's Activity Center: Tel: 66589982. Add: No. 2 Zhongshan Road. (Singing lessons, piano lessons and dancing lessons. ) C. Art Show: A total of 10 artists living close to each other are jointly giving an art exhibition. D. Peking Opera: Mei Lanfang's brave fighting against the Japanese during the war of Resistance against Japanese will open your mind. E. Foreign Book Center: More and more increasing learning English books and newspapers, CDs, etc. F. The Changcheng Hotel: Five star hotel. Looking for much experienced receptionists. Tel: (010)55883326 G. Car-Hire Service: 12-seat Forit transit van for hire in Zhujiang Business and Private Hire. We have English- speaking drivers. |
Li Ming will act as a person who loves fighting. He is very stubborn (固执的)and gets angry easily. Zhang Peng's character will always follow his leader. He will be well-known for his loyalty(忠诚). Cheng Lin will be the one who is dishonest and bad in the show. Xiao Fei is going to appears the man with a strong will. He won't be afraid of difficulties and will try to solve all the problems wisely. Zheng Qiang will act as an official who is fearless and fair. The character will fight for what is right and will always try to find out the truth. |
A. Red is generally used to show that a role is honest and loyal. At first, red was just to show the color of people's skin. Later, many roles use red to show loyalty. B. The role with the white face commonly seen on the stage is bad in human nature and such a person is usually dishonest. C. The black face often shows a person is brave. Besides, it also means a fair and selfless character. D. Blue is a common facial make-up in Beijing Opera. The person who wears a blue facial mask shows that he or she has a strong will and is very smart and brave. E. Purple often stands for justice(正义) In the opera, if apers on wears a purple mask, he is just and kind. His personality is between what red and black stand for. F. Green in facial make-ups stands for a person who doesn't want to change his or her mind. This kind of people is easily controlled by anger. Gold and silver are usually used for gods and spirits. |
It is healthy to live around trees. Trees work as doctors and they keep us healthy.
Many scientists have studied how trees clean the air. For people in large cities, trees can be very important for their health. These days, cities are planting trees not just in parks. They are also planting trees along streets in order to help clean the air.
Some scientists also believe trees help more than just the air. Trees keep our bodies healthy as well. People in hospitals seem to do better when they can see trees from their rooms. People with trees near their homes usually take more exercise.
Scientists have also studied the healthy effects (效果) of trees on our minds. One effect of trees seems to be that they make people feel relaxed. Scientists did some research on city people in an area with few trees. After trees were planted on the street, people walked slower when going home. They said the area was much nicer.
Of course, another good effect is that doctor trees work for free!
Someone once told me, "Senior high school life will be a journey full of challenges and hope. " At that time, I didn't understand what he meant. However, my first day at senior high school made me realize the meaning of his words.
My senior high school life began on August 26th. I woke up early and stepped into my high school. The minute I saw the class list on the wall, I found zero old classmates or friends in my class! None! When I entered the classroom, I saw a middle-aged man. "Welcome to my class! I'm your teacher," he said. After everybody was seated, each of us made a short self-introduction.
Then my teacher announced that we were going to make an important decision on our senior high school life — to choose the courses from all the subjects at school. "This will have a lot to do with your future. The school adviser will help you choose the suitable ones. You still have several days to think about it or have a talk about it with your parents!" said my teacher. "High school life has started, and you should be responsible for your decisions. "
In the evening, I sat in the living room silently. Dad asked me to share the day with him. After hearing my words, Dad touched me softly and said, "Different things happen in every period of our life. And they all come with hope. You could make the first move to make new friends. What's more, you could join different clubs at senior high. As for choosing courses, isn't it a good thing? You could choose the ones you like and the ones that you are good at. Come on, my boy!"
I start to look forward to my challenging and hopeful high school life. I believe I can make it.
A. It also helps create a sense of achievement. B. That can be true even if the strong feelings are good ones. C. It is harder to deal with strong emotional challenges. D. Only less than nine percent of teens get enough sleep. E. Artistic expression is a powerful way for teens to manage emotions. F. Then they can try taking a few moments each day to practise this method of calming down. |
Here are five ways for teens to improve their ability to balance their emotions(情绪).
Keeping enough Sleep
Getting more sleep improves the way teens feel when they're awake. However, one study showed a surprising result. .
Doing physical exercise
Physical activities are helpful for teenagers. Exercise helps produce a certain chemical which can do good to emotions. . In this way, teens' self-confidence is improved.
Developing creativity
.When it's difficult to tell what they're going through, they can draw a picture or create a poem. An artwork is a good expression of emotions and creativity.
Trying meditation(冥想)
The ability to calm the mind and stop daydreaming is good for teens. They can start by learning how to meditate with a teacher. .
Learning to ride the wave
Teens sometimes try to push strong feelings away. . For example, they may have the feelings of pride, love, or joy. Riding the emotional wave helps them control strong feelings and become more comfortable.
A. Setting up an English club is one of the things we are going to do this term. So do it right now. Let's see how many people will join and then decide where and when to meet.
B. You must know that pools are expensive to build, and they usually take several years to complete. So I think it's a good idea to get the swimmers to a nearby pool.
C. Reading poems can be very fun. You can first ask your classmates to join, and then they will invite their own friends to join it.
D. Your plan sounds like a good one. As for the cost, you can ask your mother for some advice. She must know a lot about cooking.
E. First you should think about your interest. If you like playing games, a gaming club will be a good idea. If you are a swimming fan, it is great to start a swimming club.
F. I think it is a good idea to set up a club like that! You can first give speeches about protecting the environment at school.
Everyone wants to relax after working or studying for a long time. I have many ways of relaxing myself. Let me tell you some of my favorites.
I am a big sports fan(粉丝), so my way to relax is to watch or play many kinds of sports. My favorite is tennis, but I am interested in all kinds of sports. Whether(无论)I am playing tennis or watching a game on TV, it is exciting to see team members trying their best. It's surprising to see players playing very well. It's true that playing sports is not physically(身体上地) "relaxing", but I find it really cool, and a good way of "relaxing" my brain(大脑)after a day's hard work.
I enjoy listening to music, and I always have some music playing in my free time. I listen to all kinds of music, but I enjoy listening to beautiful piano music. Some people can't study when they listen to music, but for me, I believe I can study better(更好) by listening to light songs.
Some people choose to relax by travelling(旅行). I don't have a favorite place, but I hear that travelling in Japan is really enjoyable. I like visiting different kinds of places and eating famous snacks(小吃) there. The beautiful view and delicious food can make me forget all my problems. I also enjoy sightseeing and seeing the people from place to place.
In China, we call those born (出生) after 2000 the "post-00s"generation (00 后). In English, young people born between the mid-1990s and 2010 have another name-Generation Z or Gen Z.
Thanks to social media (社交媒体), more people know about small problems, and only a small number of young people care about them. So, some people describe this generation as thinking little about others. However, Gen Z is, in fact, more grounded (踏实的) than people think.
A study by Bank of America showed that over half of young people aged between 18 and 23 planned to buy a house in 5 years. "They are not just thinking about it,"said a work at Bank of America. "They are doing something about it. " To make their dream come true, Gen Z would choose to save for a down payment ( 首 付 ), not to go shopping or take a vacation.
This is not only in the United States. In Europe and Japan, Gen Z thinks a lot before buying things. They like to buy things they need more. That's because they saw the things their parents went through during the 2008 financial crisis (金融危机).
Social problems are also a center of worries for Gen Z. They think they are able to play a big role in making the world better. In India, young people choose a new leader who is able to help with most of their problems. "I went to the villages and saw how girls there lived. Keeping women safe is the most important for me. " said Monica Donald, 20, an Indian student.
about Gen Z | ||
Introduction to it | It's the name of the English people aged nine to twenty-four. It is similar to the "post-00s" in China. Gen Z thinks they can make ain the world. | |
about it | Bad one | Gen Zabout themselves. |
Good one | Gen Z is grounded. A study by Bank of America got some good about it. Gen Z in Europe and Japan will make good points before shopping. |
Are you shy or outgoing?
Li Jun, a middle school boy, felt shy when he was making a speech a few days ago. Before the speech, Li thought it would be quite easy to speak in front of his classmates. But he found it was very different. He tried, but it was still too difficult to speak naturally. He said he just wanted to leave the classroom quickly.
Li is not the only student feeling nervous when making a speech. They can talk about their ideas freely with their best friends after class, but can't speak in front of many people.
Zhou Hong is a middle school teacher. He thinks all schools should pay more attention(注意力) to speaking than writing. And students can join in any one they want. He also gives some advice( 建 议 ) to the students. Before a speech, it's necessary to practice more in free time. Then when speaking in front of many people, all you need is to take it easy. Third, just speak up your ideas clearly.
A. Only a relaxing mind can help you do better. B. Many middle school students have the same problem. C. Are you afraid to make a speech in front of many people? D. Before practicing these ways, you can still make a good speech. E. After trying those ways, you may find it easier to make a fine speech. F. They should have more speaking activities for students, such as English days and class discussions(讨论). |