【推荐1】Bookstores are second homes for readers. Although many people can now buy books online, many readers still like the feeling in bookstores. They can touch(触摸) the books and smell the print.

In China, there are many special bookstores. Sanlian Taofen Bookstore became the first 24-hour bookstore in Beijing at the beginning of April. Popular Holdings in Shanghai is a film-themed bookstore. It has film books and posters. Eslite Bookstore in Taiwan often has activities like talks with famous writers.

At the same time, bookstores outside China can be very colorful, too. Scarthin Books is a small bookstore in the UK. It sells new and second-hand books. There are more than 100, 000 books lying on the shelves of the store's 12 rooms. Bart’s Books in the US is a good place to enjoy the sunshine(阳光) while you are reading books. It’s an outdoor bookstore. Bookshelves are on the street. When the store is closed, people can still buy books. They just put money into the door’s coin box. Where can you find a café, bar and bookstore in just one place?The answer is probably El Pendulo in Mexico. Books line(排列成行) the walls of the store. On the second floor, visitors can order everyday meals in the café and drinks from the bar. In order to keep cool, there are green plants and trees inside. Does it look like a park?

【推荐1】The world is a much smaller place now. A person can fly from New York at lunch time and arrive in London in time for dinner. People like to enjoy local food when they are in different countries. The following tips will help you avoid making mistakes while dining around the world.

France ◇Keep your hands above the table. Do not rest them on your lap. ◇It is OK to use bread to soak up sauce (吸收酱汁). ◇If you haven’t finished eating, cross your knife and fork on your plate with the fork over the knife. ◇Finish everything on your plate. Leave your wine glass nearly full if you do not want more.

Japan ◇Drink directly from a soup bowl as spoons are uncommon. ◇Do not cross your chopsticks or stick them into a bowl of rice. ◇Make a loud noise while eating to show that you like the food. ◇Do not pass food using chopsticks, which takes place at funerals (葬礼) only.

Italy ◇Always follow the lead of the host. ◇An honored guest should make a toast (祝酒) later in the meal. ◇The host is the first to sit, eat, give a toast and get up at the end of the meal. ◇It’s very impolite to put extra cheese on top of your pizza, and worse still to add it to seafood.

【推荐1】At school I have a good friend. Her name is Jenny Black. She is from England. Her father is a doctor. Her mother is a teacher. They are all in China. She has a sister. She is eighteen. She is in Oxford University. Jenny and I are in the same grade. She is in Class 4, and I am in Class 5. After school she teaches me English and I teach her Chinese. We often help each other.

【推荐1】Spring Festival is coming. You will buy new clothes and a lot of food. There are always some old clothes you don't want, and there is always some food you can't eat. What can you do? Send them to the two places.

Wall of Kindness（友善之墙）

You can see Wall of Kindness in many cities now, like Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen, and Qingdao. People hang(悬挂 ) their old clothes on the wall. People who need them can take the clothes away. You can always see jackets, sweaters, and coats on the wall.

Share Fridge（分享冰箱）

China has its first Share Fridge. It 's in Shanghai. There is a lot of food in it, like cakes. The food is from some restaurants and stores. People don't need to buy the food because it's free(免费的). They can take it home.

【推荐2】Mr. Brown and Mrs. Brown have a son. His name is Jack. Jack is only two years old. He is very lovely, and he always asks his parents questions.

One day, Mr. Brown is reading a book on the sofa in his room. And he has a banana in his hand. He likes eating bananas. Jack comes in. He looks at the banana in Mr. Brown’s hand and asks, “Dad, what’s this?” But Mr. Brown doesn’t hear(听见) him, so he doesn’t answer him. Then Jack goes up to Mr. Brown, shakes(摇动) his leg and asks, “What’s this, Dad?” “It’s a leg(腿),” answers Mr. Brown. Then Jack goes out of the room and says to Mrs. Brown, “Mom, I want to eat a leg.”

【推荐3】