My name is Lin Tao. I'm a Chinese boy. Now I'm studying in America. There are many kinds of clubs here. When I first come here, I don't know anything about clubs.
I'm a shy boy, so I can't speak English well. In my first year in America, I don't like to speak to others. In my second year I have to change (改变) myself by doing some new things. I realize that school is not just about getting good grades. It's also about being part of a club. One day, my classmate Jim tells me something about the Media Center Club. It's interesting, so I join it.
I am in many clubs now. It's good to be part of a club. These clubs help me to make new friends.
Carol is a middle school student;She does well in only one subject.That is1. Carol always does her history homework well and2good grade(分数)in history tests She likes her history teacher Mr.Aragon.She feels that he is like her3 .
At a parent—teacher meeting,Carol's mother has a4with Mr.Aragon.She says that Carol doesn't do well in5subjects.She hopes Mr.Aragon can6her."Oh.I didn't know that.She is7 . I'll try to talk to her,"says Mr.Aragon.
When Mr.Aragon talks with Carol8her other subjects,Carol doesn't feel good,9she is grateful(感激的).She knows that Mr.Aragon is trying to help.Carol 10his advice(建议)and tries to do well in other subjects.
—No, she isn't.
My mother for us every evening.
— ________.
Toby, an 11-year old boy, is playing with a ball. The ball goes into the street and Toby runs for the ball.
A car hits(碰撞) Toby. An ambulance(救护车) takes Toby to the hospital in 30 minutes. The doctors at the hospital tell Toby's parents, "Toby is in a coma."
Every day, Toby's parents visit him at the hospital. They sit next to Toby's bed and talk to him. But Toby never talks to them. He just sleeps.
One day Toby's father says, "Wake up, Toby. Wake up, come home and play with Rusty." Rusty is Toby's dog.
When Toby's father says "Rusty", Toby moves his arm(胳膊). "Rusty!" Toby's father says again. Again, Toby moves his arm.
Toby's parents have an idea. They tell the nurse,
"We want to bring Toby's dog to the hospital." The nurse says "OK".
The next day, Toby's parents bring Rusty to the hospital. When they put the dog on Toby's bed, Toby opens his eyes and hugs the dog.
Toby's parents bring Rusty to the hospital every day. One day, Rusty jumps onto Toby's bed and scratches(抓) his arm. Toby says his first words, "Bad dog!"
After eight weeks, Toby is well. He leaves the hospital and goes home.
— Let's go and help him.
It is like for us today, because we are all busy.
Mom, me.
一 Oh. I don't have _______________.
This is Mrs. White. Now she is teaching math. She works in a middle school. She lives in London, Mrs. White and Mr. White have three children. They all love animals and they have a big dog and a cute cat.
Mrs. White is Sophie's aunt, Sophie lives and studies in Liverpool, but now she is in London. She is on her holiday here. She wants to do some shopping with her aunt.
Mrs. White's son Arnold doesn't like shopping, but he loves going out with friends. They usually go to a park to play soccer or basketball in the afternoon. Today, Arnold isn't playing soccer or basketball. He is swimming.
Mr. White works for a company (公司). He isn't working today, because he isn't feeling well. He is in a hospital now.
⑴We have thirty minutes' rest between classes in the afternoon. Look! Most of us are playing during the rest time.
Some students are on the playground. They are having a basketball game. Oh! A boy is running with a ball. And another is trying (尽力) to stop him. They are so cool. And there are some girls watching the game. Some students are in the classroom. They are talking. A few of them are reading or doing their homework. Look! ⑵A girl is looking at the birds in a tree in front of the classroom. She must be thinking of something interesting because she is smiling (微笑). What are the teachers doing? Do you know? Some of them are working in their office, and some are talking with students. Everyone is busy with his or her things. Busy and happy!
We have hour's rest between classes in the afternoon.
Welcome to Shanghai! It is a beautiful and modern city in China. It is also one of the biggest cities in the world. There are many tall buildings, great bridges and busy streets everywhere. It isn't easy for you to find your way if you are new here. Don't worry! You can read the map first and take the underground to the places you want to visit. It also has lots of taxis in the whole city. You can get to any place by taxi. Walking along the streets, you can realize the city changes very fast.
Shanghai is famous for shopping, eating and traveling. Traveling around Shanghai is cheap and easy. Look! Many people are walking quickly because it's rush hour. If you want to cross the Huangpu River, you can choose taxis, buses, ferries(渡船)or underground. Going by ferry is the cheapest way. In Shanghai you can taste all kinds of Chinese food. If you want to enjoy different operas, Shanghai Opera House is the best place. So you see, the people in Shanghai are busy but happy!
Grandfather |
listen to the radio |
Grandmother |
read a newspaper |
Father |
watch a soccer game on TV |
Mother |
clean the room |
Linda |
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Bob |
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Dear Jane,
How are you these days?
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Hope to hear from you soon!
Yours,
Linda