Since the one-baby policy (carry) out in China, Chinese families have been shrinking from one with over 10 members to the other with only three including parents and one baby. Things are usually out of our expectation. Apart from the benefits have been mentioned enough, small families are now beginning to have own problems. Because parents are having fewer children, they increasingly feel the need (control) the lives of those children. As a result, many children are becoming less (depend), determined and ambitious than in the past.
Parents today discourage their children from doing housework, extracurricular activities and socializing they fear it will interrupt their education. For example, when I was younger I wanted to learn the guitar my parents wouldn’t allow me because they believed it would distract me from my studies. They are happy as long as I perform (wonder) in my exams but don’t seem concerned about how I develop a person.
To some extent, I understand parents’ concerns, but I think they should love their children for they are, not what they want them to be. We deserve the chance to chase our own dreams and learn on our own. Even if we fail, we can learn from those failures.
Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept—the ant philosophy, an (amaze) four-part philosophy.
First, ants never quit. If they're heading somewhere and you try to stop them, they'll climb over. they'll climb under, or they'll climb around. They never give up (look) for a way to get where they (suppose) to go! Second, ants think about winter and summer. They are always gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer and they are making. (prepare) for the long cold winter. So you have to think about storms in summer; think about rocks you enjoy the sand and sun. Third, ants think about summer all winter. During the winter, they remind (they), "This won't last long and we'll soon be out of here. " On ．first warm day, the ants are out. If it (turn) cold again, they'll dive back down. But they come out again if it is warm Last, how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it (possible) can. you can learn from the ant philosophy is: Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
A 14-year-old Chinese boy overcame two of humankind's most dreaded fears—getting stuck in an elevator and getting homework (do), in a single night (owe) to his calm-witted character.
Sun Yixiao was on his way up on Tuesday evening after school, the lift suddenly came to a stop. A moment of panic followed before the (teenage) could find a way out.
Sun said he tried to open the elevator door, (press) all the buttons in the hope to get the elevator to work again, but it didn't work.
Without a cell phone at hand, Sun tried yelling to get attention of people outside, but no one responded as time passed by. He slipped a note through the door the message "people stuck inside, please ask the property management for help," and hoped someone (pick) it up and act on it.
After exhausting all his options without knowing how long it would take before someone found him, he took out his textbooks and started to do his homework (patient).
Soon after he finished his duties, Sun heard loud (voice) outside. A large crowd including his teachers and other parents had come to the rescue, by which time he (trap) in the elevator for over five hours.
Recently I learned from the newspaper that normal universities（师范大学） (belong) to the Education Department would recruit（招收）some students free. As return, the students must serve as a primary school teacher for 10 years in his or her hometown. I feel that is good news for me and I'll contact the universities to get (admit). First of all, as a farmer's child, my family's living condition is not so good I can not afford the high tuition of regular universities. I'm so happy to get the chance (become) a college student then continue my study. Secondly, serving as a teacher is my dream since I was a child. I （bring) up in a mountain village. Many of my little friends got poor education and they had to get to work as a teenager. If I become a teacher, I will devote (I) to giving them better education. Lastly, our country is great need of teachers, (especial) in rural areas. After I graduate, I'll return to my hometown and serve as a good teacher.
Everyone has hobbies. It is hobbies make our life more (enjoy) and colorful.
My bobby is singing English songs. When I was a child. I liked to sing very much. I remembered my mother (teach) me a nursery rhyme(儿歌) one day, “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…”. I didn't quite understand the meaning, I remembered the words quickly because its end rhyme. Since then, I (fall) in love with English songs. I spend a lot of my pocket money (hunt) for English tapes.
Whenever I am free, I will turn to my recorder and listen to my favorite songs. I even sing out with the recorder, (make) me forget my troubles for a while. At the same time I remembered a lot of classical songs, helps me to improve my English studies.
So I benefit (great) from my hobbies. What about you?
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In China, there are (variety) means of transport for day-to-day living: subways, buses, cars, and even bikes… but taxis rank high on the list.
Taxis are certainly the most convenient, as requires little effort to raise your arm to call a cab. Besides, fares in China are affordable. They start in daytime hours in the capital at 13 yuan for first 3 kilometers, after you pay another 2.3 yuan per kilometer. This is far expensive than that in European capitals. In London, for example, two kilometers' ride could cost you about 63 yuan.
Taxicabs , as we know today, first appeared in China in the early 20th century, but (be) the reserve (特权) of the rich and the powerful. Nowadays, taking a cab is common in China.
Before coming to China, I (warn) that there were awful drivers who would make long detours (绕行) (get) higher fares. , most taxi drivers I have met are nice. They know the city like the back of their hands, and are glad to be some help.
Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings of satisfying hunger. Believe it or not, we’ve all been there. Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing a big test? But when done a lot — especially realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.
Understanding what drives emotional eating can help people steps to change it. One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it's caused by feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine's Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied major life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, it's the countless little daily stresses cause someone (seek) comfort in food.
We’re all emotional eaters to a degree. But for some people emotional eating can be a real problem, (cause) serious weight gain or other problems. The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you like. That's it helps to know the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger.
Next time you reach for a snack, wait and think about which type of hunger is driving it.
To the woman and child who sat at table 9,
My name is Tony Posnanski. I am the manager of the restaurant you ate a few weeks ago. The guests at a table close to yours asked to talk to me (obvious), they were angry. They said your child was so loud they couldn't enjoy their meal.
When I got to your table, you looked at me and asked, “Do you know it is like to have a child with autism(自闭症)?” You were not rude when you asked the question. On contrary, you were quite polite.
I know what I was supposed (say) when I went to your table, but I just wished you a happy meal and promised that your meal tonight was on me. Although I didn't know to answer your question, as a father of a 5-year-old boy, I do know the feeling of (be) a parent.
I wrote this to you and your beautiful daughter because I wanted to thank you both. You have taught me a (value) lesson and given me a great restaurant memory. Nothing can prevent me doing the right thing. Sometimes doing the right thing does not make everyone happy; just the people who need it the most.
Sincerely
Tony Posnanski
The dog, later (name) Arthur, came up to a Swedish team while the members were sharing a meal in front of a 20_mile race stage through the rough area in Ecuador. One of the (athlete), Mikael Lindnord, took pity on the dog wandering near their table and fed meatball to it. And that meatball made them friends for life, as far as Arthur was concerned.
The extreme sport of adventure racing includes biking, hiking, and boating that challenge even the (strong) humans. Imagine a dirty stray（迷失的）dog trying (keep ) up. But Arthur (do) keep up. The dog followed the team as they got up to leave. (actual), he never stopped following them—swimming alongside the boat of the team, and taking on muddy(泥泞的)slopes when the team hiked.
Arthur stayed alongside the team for the rest of the (compete),but not without cost to his well—being. The dog needed doctor's attention after the six-day race was finished the team helped Arthur as much as they could during the event. Arthur's hard work paid off: Lindnord decided to adopt(收养) the dog brought him back to Sweden.
For many students, the most important (decide) they must make at school is choosing a career .But choosing the right career (be) not easy. So how do you find one that you will enjoy?
Before you choose a career, think about your interests and your talents, and then think about jobs fit them. Ask yourself: What do I enjoy doing? What do I do well?
Next, learn about your career choices. See if the library has books (describe)different kinds of work. Also, try out careers by talking part-time jobs.
Then consider is important to you. Perhaps you like working face to face with people. If so, a job as computer programmer may not be the best choice. you like getting a monthly salary, then starting your own business probably is not for you.
(final), remember that you can always change your mind. Most people change jobs several times during (they) working life. Your first job right after college probably will not be your career thirty years from now. Allow yourself to change if you are not (satisfy) with your chosen career.
The giant panda (love) by people throughout the world. Chinese scientists (recent) had a chance to study a wild female panda with a newborn baby. She was a very (care) mother. For 25 days, she never left her baby, not even to find something (eat)! She would not let any other pandas come near. She licked the baby constantly to keep it clean. Any smell might attract dangerous (animal) that would try to eat the little comforting pats. The mother held the baby in her front paws much the way a human does. it cried, she rocked it back and forth and gave it little comforting pats. The mother continued to care for the young panda more than two years. By that time, the panda no longer needed (it) mother for food. However, it stayed with her and learned about the ways of the forest. Then, after two and a half years, the mother (drive) the young panda away . It was time for her to have a new baby, it was also time for the young panda to be independent.
According to a recent survey,violence did exist in schools. Students (show) their fear and parents and teachers also expressed their great concern about it. (expert) hope the whole society will pay more attention to the mental health of adolescents.
Nowadays, school violence is hot issue. I think this is a phenomenon（现象）, calls for our great concern.We should try every effort (prevent) violence happening at school for more and more students would drop out of school if their personal (safe) could not be guaranteed.In fact,violence can be learned.Children learn violent behavior from adults or from they see on television or on the Internet.
If I meet with school violence,I will not answer violence violence, for it will result in (much、fighting.I will tell my teachers or parents about it.I think they will help me deal with it well and they will protect me from the bad guys.
All in all, every student should behave (he) and keep away from violence.
Have you ever wondered whether where is life on Mars? The bog Red Planet is a mystery to us but (hope) not for much longer.
On November 11, the Mars rover(漫步者) (name) Curiosity started its journey into space. After eight months flying in a rocket, Curiosity covered more than 566 million kilometers and finally landed on Mars — according to BBC reports.
The rover is there to find out there is, or ever was, life on the cold, desert-like planet.
The place Curiosity landed is called Gale Crater, a huge hole on Mars. Scientists believe that there (be) once water and even life there.
In order to do its job, Curiosity is packed with many (use) tools, though it is only three meters long, about the size of a small car.
It has a robot arm that can collect soil and drill into rock. It also carries own laser gun. The gun can turn a small amount of rock into gas, so that Curiosity can study what the rock (make) up of.
the help of these tools, Curiosity will act as a robot geologist. For the next two years, it will stay and travel inside Gale Crater, (collect) and studying rock and soil.
Pam: So how are you enjoying (live) in the countryside?
Jane: Oh, it's very nice. The house is much bigger than the flat we had in London and one of best things is being able to walk out of the back door into own garden.
Pam: Mm, that must be lovely. So all in all, it's much better than London, isn't it?
Jane: Well, I'm not sure I would say that. It's certainly less polluted here I suppose it's less stressful and that must be good for me. But it's just so much quieter here and that takes some time to get (use) to.
Pam: But it's so much busier on the streets here in London. It must be nice to walk around somewhere that is much less crowded.
Jane: Well, sometimes it is. Anyway, least I'm coming up to London next weekend. I'm more excited about that than I am about anything (happen) round here.
Pam: Oh dear, you seem to be thinking that you haven't made the best (decide)
Jane: Well, perhaps I'll feel more settled here after a few months.
Pam: Yes, (probable). I personally think you're lucky to be where you are. When I (come) to visit you, I thought it was one of the most beautiful places I'd ever seen.
In recent years many TV shows have become extremely popular among Chinese audience. Those programs, ranging talent or dating shows to reality shows, (receive) both commercial success and public attention.
Their popularity is (main) based on simple facts. First, they care about social concerns. Second, without exception, they explore a perfect balance between the international forms and Chinese expressions.
Despite apparent highlights, much room (leave) for improvement. Above all, commercial interests often outweigh (education) purposes , causing many (complain) about the unbearable advertisements. In addition, some sharp remarks, they are eye-catching, may have misleading effects the youth.
In my opinion, such shows should shoulder more responsibility instead of merely (entertain) the public. is expected, these programs should be positive in their forms as well as functions. Meanwhile, the media should also safeguard the values of our society.
Do you sing karaoke and you are a famous singer like Song Zuying or Liu Huan? To be honest, a lot of people attach great importance to rich and famous.
Sometimes they may play to in the street or subway so that they can earn some extra money for themselves or for their instruments.
Dinosaurs did out suddenly about 65 million years ago. Some scientists think it came after an unexpected when a huge rock from space the earth and put too much dust into the air. think the earth got too hot for the dinosaurs to live on any more.
