Aria was feeling bad. She didn’t want to play at all during the morning break.

“What’s wrong, Aria? ” asked Zara, her best friend.

“This was the _______ week ever! Everything was terrible!”

“What was the matter? ” Zara said.

Aria started to tell, “On Monday I broke my new laces. On Tuesday I _______ my bike. On Wednesday I made my favourite shirt _______. On Thursday I brought my new race car to school, but Max had the same car and he showed everyone before I got to.”

Zara looked surprised. “You broke your laces on Monday, but you got new shoes. You fell off your bike on Tuesday because you tried to ride with no hands. And you did it! You dropped ice cream on your shirt on Wednesday, but you could _______ it. On Thursday you and Max were playing _______ with your cars all the break. Even the big kids watched.”

That night, Aria asked her mom, “Mom, I think there’s something wrong with me. I only _______ the bad things that happen.”

Mom gave her a hug. “I _______ feel that way too. Almost everyone feels like that some of the time, ” her mom explained. “A long, long time ago, people needed to watch out for scary (恐怖的) things. If they didn’t notice a tiger, they could be in _______. But if they missed the good things, like a beautiful sunset, they would still be okay. So our brains learned to focus on the bad things to help us keep _______. But if we feel sad and get stuck, we can change our ________ to let go of the bad and see more of the good. The more we practice, the stronger our brains will be.”

Thousands of miles from the Earth, in outer space, is a small planet, far from the Sun, behind a much bigger planet. Little green aliens live there. They use torches to see.

One day, a young alien, Neila, put the wrong batteries in her torch.

Suddenly, there was bright light. It went up into the sky, around the Sun and reached the Earth.

The light hit a boy called Billy and his dog. Neila quickly turned the torch off, but the pair were caught by the light. They flew through space and landed near Neila.

“ Hello,” said Billy. Neila smiled.

“ Wow!” said Billy, “Everything’s made of ice cream!”

“The ice cream never melts (融化), and nobody eats it. It’s too cold here,” said Neila.

Neila looked sad. “Can you help us?” she said, “We need sunshine to make things grow.”

“No problem,” said Billy, “Can you get us home? I have an idea.”

“Wait there!” said Neila.

She got her torch, put the wrong batteries in again—ZOOM! Billy and his dog flew back to the Earth.

Billy pointed his bedroom mirror between the Sun and Fliptune. The sunlight bounced off the mirror and up onto Neila’s planet.

Thanks to Billy, Fliptune is not cold any more. Billy moves the mirror every day to keep the sun shining there. Now Neila and her friends sit in the sun and enjoy all the free ice cream.

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Good friends are really important for our happiness. We have fun together, laugh together and they make us smile. They listen to us and help us through difficult times.

What makes a good friend

A good friend is always there for you, you can be yourself when you’re with them. A good friend is kind, honest and isn’t afraid to tell you the truth. You enjoy spending time together and maybe share some hobbies or interests.

What is the International Day of Friendship

Friendship is so important that, in 2011, the United Nations decided to make a special day for it! The International Day of Friendship is on 30th July every year. The idea is that friendship between different groups of people, countries and cultures can help us live together more peacefully.

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The International Day of Friendship is not only on 30th July around the world. Some countries celebrate it on different days. For example, Brazil and Spain celebrate Friendship Day on 20th July, and people celebrate it on the first Sunday in August in India and the USA.

The ways to celebrate the International Day of Friendship

You can show your friends that you care about them and that you value your friendship. You could make a card or write a note. You could make them a small present or make a cake for them. Whatever you do on this day, it’s a time to have fun and celebrate with friends, and perhaps make some new ones! Happy International Day of Friendship!

Snow land or sunny beaches, which one would be better for a winter holiday? This is hard to decide. If you are facing the same problem, let us help you. Here are some of the places with the top sightseeing experiences.

SNOW AND ICE It can be exciting to visit snowy places during winter. Here are some of the best places to enjoy the winter!

Inner Mongolia Snowland Fun & Forest Inner Mongolia in winter is a snow wonderland. You will be surprised by the winter beauty and how interesting the winter activities could be in winter. Forest trip and BBQ in the forests make this trip even more unforgettable!

Harbin Ice & Snow Festival Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is the world’s largest ice and snow festival. When winter comes, Harbin turns into a kingdom of ice and snow.

SUNSHINE AND BEACH Many people visit warmer places to avoid the cold. These places below can be the best experience during winter. So, see if you find a place that interests you.

Weizhou Island Weizhou Island is an island in the south from Beihai City, Guangxi. In2005, it was named one of the “Ten Most Beautiful Islands in China”   by China National Geographic Magazine. You will relax at sea beach in Weizhou Island.

Dali-Shangrila-Lijiang Sunshine If you also want to enjoy sunshine, Yunnan is your best choice! Yunnan is in the south of China and we can enjoy longtime bright sunlight.