I'm going to my little sister this weekend.
Fifty-three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.
However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present(现在). There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life thirteen years ago. She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup(浓妆) and miniskirts. And her company offers more kinds of clothes too.
It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. “For younger girls, playing with a Barbie is much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern,” says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistant in a New York toy store.
It is good news that on the international market, Barbie is still No.1. Although Mattel is selling fewer Barbies in the United States these years, sales in other countries are still going up. In January 2009, Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.
Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 53rd birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 53 is surely not the age to retire(退休).
一 I'm glad to hear that.
(A reporter is asking Bert some questions about the earthquake last month.)
A: Bert, do you remember the earthquake last month?
B: Yes, I do.
A: What were you doing at that time?
B: I was doing some shopping in a shopping center.
A:
B: I tried my best to run out to the street.
A: But you know, it's dangerous to run during the earthquake.
B: But I know little about how to protect myself in an earthquake.
A: You should read some information about that online.
B: Very afraid.
A: Well, Bert, thanks for talking with me.
B: My pleasure.
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A. Yes, I see. B. I will never forget it. C. Did you shout for help? D: Then what did you do? E. Many other people were also running quickly. F. I think we should learn more about earthquakes. G. By the way, how did you feel when you found yourself in danger? |
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she knife neither success lonely |
①剪纸
②一种
③擅长
④ 出发；动身
⑤ 拴……在……周围
⑥天黑后，黄昏后
⑦阻止做......
⑧一直
⑨由....制成
⑩过去常常做某事
Welcome to Sunnyside Hotel! The best hotel for your holiday—Have a good stay! Hotel rules: Please pay before you stay — you can pay cash or with a credit card. We are sorry but guests can't bring animals into the hotel. Please do not smoke in the rooms. Guests can't have visitors in their rooms after ten o'clock at night. We close the front door at 11 in the evening—please don't forget your key. The red key is for the front door. The yellow key is for your room. Meals for today: Breakfast: 7: 00-10: 00 English breakfast; Tea, coffee and juice. Lunch: 12: 30-13: 30 Soup, sandwiches and cake. Dinner: 17: 00-20: 00 Milk, beef and vegetables. Entertainment: Guests can watch television in their rooms at any time. You can also watch television in the TV room in the daytime. This week's entertainment: Monday evening: 19: 00-22: 00 Music in the TV room with Esmeralda, our favourite singer. Wednesday evening: 19: 00-21: 00 Enjoy The Detectives (action film). Swimming pool: Open all summer. Children's playground: Open all year. Wi-Fi access: 24 hours in your room. |
A: Hello! This is Tom speaking.
B: Sorry, Jack is out at the moment.
A:
B: This is Jack's mother.
A: Hello! Mrs Brown.
B: Of course.
A: That's very kind of you. Would you please tell Jack we will have a party about stamp collection this Sunday morning?
B: Oh, a party about stamp collection on Sunday morning. OK,
A. Who's speaking, please? B. Hold the line, please. C. Can you take a message for me? D. Can I take a message for you? E. I'll tell him as soon as he comes back. F. Could I speak to Joe, please? G. Could I speak to Jack, please? |
She felt like nothing. = She didn't want to anything.
—他的小弟弟。
—Who him just now?
—His little brother.
