God has blessed me with a lovely brother. He is 4 years younger than me. I still remember the scene  he was born . When he was a little baby, he always used to cry for no reason and hardly slept. He never allowed me and my parents  (sleep) well.

    With time  (go) by, he became a little older. He used to enjoy  by snatching(抢) all my toys away from me. As a result ,I was always angry .  , my parents said that he wasnt  (blame) as my younger brother and I should make him learn to share things.

    Now, although we still fight over things, we both love each other  (deep). We share the same school and have the same  , like doing sports, singing and reading.

    We do a lot of secret things without informing our parents and if  (catch), we will join hands to deal with the situation. Life is fun when we are together. As we are growing old day by day, we are becoming  (responsibility) for our duties than before. And we know that no matter where we go in life, we both are always there for each other to face the hardships of life.

    McDonald's China changed its business name,and consumers aren't lovin' it. Chinese  media reported Wednesday evening that McDonald's Chinese business changed its company's name from Maidanglao, a loose transliteration of the English name, to Jingongmen, or Golden Arches, on Oct. 12.

    the fast food chain promised its fans on its Weibo microblog that stores in China will still bear the old namenew name was immediately laughed at by net users for sounding unsophisticated (不复杂的).

    Picking a Chinese name can be difficult for foreign brands.US home-sharing company Airbnb earlier this year chose 'Aibiying' or 'welcome each other with love' for its Chinese operations, but the name was(bad)received for being difficult to pronounce. Last month, NBA team Dallas Mavericks askedfans to come up with a new Chinese name because the current xiaoniu is a mistranslation, (mean) 'little cows.'

    McDonald's opened its first restaurant in China in 1990,and the brand, closely(associate) with a Western lifestyle, took off. Long lines formed whenever a new location opened. in recent years the fast food chain(struggle) to maintain its growth trend in China as more prosperous, health-conscious consumers seek alternative dining (option).

    Around this period, there was discussion for a new logo for McDonald's, and design consultant Louis Cheskin convinced the company to maintain its branding with the arches.

    A lecturer was giving a lecture to his students on stress (压力) management. He raised a glass of water and asked them, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” The students' answers ranged from 20g to 500g. It doesn't matter on the absolute (weigh). It depends on how long you hold . If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance. It's exactly the same weight, but the (long) I hold it, the heavier it becomes. If we carry our burdens the time, sooner or later, we won't be able to carry on, the burden (become) increasingly heavier. What you've to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again. We've to put down the burden periodically, so that we can (refresh) and are able to carry on.

     you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work . Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're having now on your shoulders, let it down a moment if you can. Life is short, enjoy it!

    The ancient Chinese divided the sun's annual circular movement into 24 parts. Each part was called specific “Solar Term（节气）”. The criteria for the formation of Twenty -four Solar Terms were developed through the observation of changes of seasons, astronomy and other natural  (phenomenon) in this region and have been progressively applied nationwide

    It  (start) from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, (move) in cycles. The theory spreads from generation to generation and is (traditional) used to direct production and daily routines. It, in particular, remains (importance) to farmers for guiding their practices is used widely by communities and shared by many racial groups in China. Some festivals in China are closely associatedthe solar term. It may also be referenced in children's songs, folk songs and old sayings, These various functions of the solar term have strengthened (it) position as a form of intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) and have made a great  (contribute) to the community's cultural identity.

    As you know, science playsvery important role in our education. Do you want to keep upthe latest research and discoveries in science? There are many good websitesyou can check out the latest in the science world.

One great site is Science News for Kids. This site reports science news(cover) a wide range of subjects. The articles are intended for younger readers, but adults will find this site(suit) for them as well. Another wonderful site, one that I check out every day(call) Science Daily. The site is(constant) updated with news, often about exciting(finding) that change how we view the world.

    These sites post the latest stories and also keep all the past articles they(post) earlier. That way you can find articles just about anything that(be) related to the science fields you are interested in.

    Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to attract the attention of the world. Kung fu, (especial), has had a great effect the millions of people who first learned about China through it. Sometimes, they may come to China and learn about some other (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the (great) of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even as it (challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which were built upon the idea of an even (much) ancient period included in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns is uniquely Chinese, for example, feng shui.

    So far China has taken steps (increase) this spread of its culture byestablishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.

    Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese (dish) is seen as especially troublesome. Many westerners come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap can be to eat out. I still remember (visit) a friend who'd lived here for five years and I (shock) when I learnt she hadn't cooked once in all that time.

    While regularly eating out seems to (become) common for many young people in recent years, it's not without a cost. The obvious one is money; eating out once or twice a week may be (afford) but doing this most days adds up. There could be an even (high) cost on your health. Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in (weigh) problems.

    If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum's home dinner, get a few cooking tips from her. Cooking food can be fun. You might also begin to notice the effects not only on your health but in your pocket.

    China successfully landed the Chang'e 4 lunar probe(月球探测器)on the far side of the moon on January 3,2019, becoming the only country in history(touch) the lunar surface unseen by those on Earth. The far side of the moon has been seen and mapped(previous) by astronauts of the Apollo missions. But it is the first time that the moon's far side(set) foot on by any spacecraft, and the successful landing of Chang'e 4 is seen as a major milestone in space (explore).

    The Chang'e 4 spacecraft consiststwo parts:a lander and a rover(巡视器). Representing China's(new) step in the lunar probe project of all time, it landed at 10:26 am Beijing time. Then it sent back a photo of the landing place.(shoot) through cameras on the probe's lander, the photo marks the world's first image taken on the surface of the far side of the moon. One of the photos published by the China National Space Administration shows the placeChang'e 4's rover-named Yutu 2~will be heading hours later forpurpose of conducting further research. The name Chang'e has its roots in the Chinese goddess of the moon. In the ancient tale, Chang'e(fly) to the heavens and landed on the moon as her final resting place.

    China's homegrown sci-fi blockbuster (大片) The Wandering Earth scored at the Spring Festival box office. The film is an   (adapt) of a novel of the same name by Liu Cixin, author of the Hugo Award-winning The Three-Body Problem. As   (it) visual effects impress a global audience, a united human community when   (face) a big disaster gets attention too.

    Director Guo Fan said that he  (conscious) avoided making a do-it-alone superhero; instead, the fight to save Earth  (fight) by all humans. In The Wandering Earth, mankind is threatened by a dying sun,  forces them to go on a generations-long space journey to look for a new one. At  center of the story are a Chinese astronaut and his son, who join a global task  (prevent) Earth from crashing into Jupiter. At the end of the film (come) international rescue teams who help the Chinese team and give a final try to save Earth.

    One online review reads, "It fits the Hollywood standard on presentation and visual effects, but the themes of family and love of homeland are typical  Chinese sci-fi films."

    John Snow was a famous doctor in London,  was so expert that he attended Queen Victoria as her personal physician. But he was famous for (defeat) "King Cholera".

    Cholera was a (dead) disease and neither its cause nor its cure (understand). John Snow wanted to face the challenge and solve the problem. He suspected that people absorbed this disease into their bodies when  (have) their meals. So when another severe outbreak hit London, he began his enquiry. He found that many victims(link) to the outbreak were near the water pump, so he had the handle(remove). Soon afterwards the disease slowed down. He drew a  (conclude) that the polluted water was (blame).

    The water companies were instructed not to expose peoplepolluted water any more. Finally "King Cholera" was defeated.

Buy, buy in Bangkok

    The city of angles is a divine destination for those who are in heaven when they shop, spa and eat, according to a report by China Daily.

    Even if you are just in town for a few days,  (shop) in Bangkok is an experience not to be missed. From air-conditioned malls to cheerful markets, you have a trip made in heaven for those  like to keep the swings open.

    It is in Central Bangkok  you will also find the tempting delights and welcoming chilled (休闲舒适的)interiors of refined palaces of luxury consumption such as Central Chidlom, which has a "one-stop shopping" philosophy  (feature) a wide selection of goods from both international and top local brand names. In-store services include personal fashion stylists who will provide professional advice  clothing, make-up, hair styling and accessories that will suit you best. For Muslim customers there's a prayer room  (locate) on the 6^th floor. The store is also a participant in Bangkok's VAT refund (增值税退款)for tourists. This means most tourists  claim a VAT refund of from 4 to 6.1 percent  they spend 2,000 baht (64$) or more in a day and claim a refund at the airport.

    Just a few minutes' walk from Chidlom is one of Bangkok's popular recreational destinations for young people. Central World is a buzzing 550,000 square meters —that's 77 soccer fields — of retail and entertainment, including two mega stores ZEN and Isetan, more than 500 stores, 100-pius restaurants, a 15-screen cinema, an ice skating rink and  (large) supermarket in Asia. And you can drop your kids off at the play and learning centers, Thailand Knowledge Park or Genius Planet Zone, where there are trained supervisors  (keep) an eye on them and guarantee they make the most of the edutainment environments.

    The Palace Museum, long  (associate) with images of century-old buildings and relics, is now taking a (surprise) step into fashion: not high-end fashion, but the everyday kind. On Dec 9, the online store of the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Store released a new product – a lipstick collection in six colors,  attracted millions of page views a day. "I find myself browsing this online store twice a day and I definite）have a good time doing so, as it's quite relaxing." a college girl said.

    The colors showcase classic Chinese beauty: Lang Yao glaze red, Bean paste red, Tourmaline purple, Rose-purple, Mermaid pink and Maple red. They (draw)from items in different shades of red worn by  emperors' concubines (妾) during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The  (inspire) for the lipstick packaging comes from the patterns of traditional Chinese porcelains and embroideries. It features red-crowned cranes, lingzhi mushrooms and butterflies, all (do) in an elegant style, reported People's Daily.

    "Richtraditional Chinese cultural meanings, these lipsticks have attracted much attention ever since they hit store (shelf)." a WeChat user surnamed Liu told Global Times. “I think the lipsticks have a high collection value as well.”

According to a review of evidence in a medical journal, runners live three years (long) than non-runners. You don't have to run fast or for long(see) the benefit. You may drink, smoke, be overweight and still reduce your risk of  (die) early by running. While running regularly can't make you live forever, the review says it  (be) more effective at lengthening life walking, cycling or swimming. Two of the authors of the review also made a study published in 2014showed a mere five to 10 minutes A day of running reduced the risk of heart disease and early deaths from all (cause).

The best exercise is one that you enjoy and will do. But otherwise… it's probably running. To avoid knee pain, you can run on soft surfaces, do exercises to(strength)your leg muscles(肌肉),avoid hills and get good running shoes. Running is cheap, easy and it's always(energy).If you are time poor, you need run for only half the time to get the same benefits as other sports, so perhaps we should all givea try.

There may be a new species of fox­like cat. Wildlife rangers(护林员) from France's National Hunting and Wildlife Agency located 16 of the (rare) seen golden striped(有条纹的) creatures in mountainous areas of a French island.

The cats are (big) and more aggressive than a typical house cat, and have highly developed teeth and large, ringed tails. Because of the (appear)，they are known locally as the "cat­fox". The creature hunts at night and, from the looks,(be) just thrilled by all of the attention. The cat could have originated in Africa or the Middle East thousands of years ago,(belong) to an ancient species." By looking at the DNA, we could tell it  the European wildcat. It's close to the African forest cat; however, isn't determined is its exact identity," Pierre Benedetti, who works as the chief environmental technician of the National Hunting and Wildlife Agency, said.

The first "cat­foxes"(catch) non­violently by the rangers in 2016,  the tales of the forest animal have circulated around the island for generations. The rangers hope by studying and tagging the animals, they can get the "cat­foxes" (protect) in the next few years.

I was walking into my first school in America. On the first day, I went to my second period after I (miss) my first. With anxiety and fear, I reached for the door knob(门把手), opening it slowly. Everyone's eyes (be) on me as I entered the room. Without (pay) attention to them, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered," Yes." His voice comforted me little. I chose the seat close to the door. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image (produce) by the overhead projector(放映机).

Since it was my first day, I was very (confuse) about when I would have lunch. It was noon. I went to my next class and the bell rang I entered. I went through the regular process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said," It's still the (four) period."

"But the bell just rang," I said.

She said," That is the lunch bell." I apologized and headed the cafeteria. Every confusion seemed like an obstacle I had to get through to reach my goal. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus station. I spotted my bus and sat down inside (happy).

Emperor penguins (企鹅) are(large) penguins on Earth. Each adult is over a meter tall and weighs up to 40 kilos. Every year in May, mother penguins lay eggs on the coast. Then they will go back to the ocean(find) food while the father penguins stay and look after the eggs for the next two months. During this time, eating any food, a father penguin can lose half of his body weight. By August, the mothers return just in time to see their babies come out of eggs.

Xie Lei, whose (ambitious) is to set up a business in China, left for England six months ago to study global business as  exchange student. Once in England, she found it not easy to adapt  life there. For example, people there use a lot of words that she is not familiar with and they speak fast. So she had difficulty using public transport and (ask)for things she didn't know the English names for. It took her quite some time as well as great efforts to get used to the whole new life.

Academic requirements also confused her very much. She discussed how (write) an essay with her tutor. Following her tutor's advice, she read a lot and participated (active) in class though it was challenging in the beginning. The fact  now she can give an attractive presentation in class even (surprise) herself. Nowadays she is more (confidence) and determined to put  she is learning into practice when back in China.