【推荐1】Holly is reading a magazine.

Dogs are so cute. And cats are so sweet. People think they make really great gifts at Christmas. But a few weeks later, they get bored with their pets. They don't want to take their dogs for a walk. Cats always make the room mess. And every pet takes a lot of their time. They're expensive, too. Not just for food, but think of all those vet's bills! So what happens? Every year, people put their pets in their cars, drive for kilometers, then leave these poor animals at the side of the road. They give them up!

After reading, her eyes are red.

【推荐2】A frog is born (出生) in a small river. When he is young, the river is his home. He doesn’t know his parents, but he has hundreds of brothers and sisters. He swims in the water and plays all day with them. At that time, he isn’t like (像) his parents. He has no legs, but he has a long tail. So he looks like a fish.

Then his tail gets shorter and shorter. And he has four legs and a very short tail. He looks like his parents now. He is going to eat a lot of insects (昆虫)—a lot of bad insects.

【推荐1】Different cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example, in the United States, some people think that you can catch a cold if your feet get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear warm shoes in winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause(导致) colds. So, on buses, people don’t like to sit next to open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. T hey say that after you go swimming, you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by a virus(病毒). But the old ideas are still very strong and many people still follow them to avoid(避免) getting ill.

【推荐2】Most English people have a first name a middle name and a last name.

Parents choose the first and middle names for their children. The last name is the family name. English people get their family names in these ways.

Some family names are from the places of their homes. If a man lives on or near a hill, his family name may be Hill. In England, people’s family names may be Wood, Lake, and River, because they live near these places.

Some family names are from their jobs. If he is an actor, his family name may be Actor.

Some family names are about people’s characteristics. Family names like Short, Long, and Little are about the build. And names like Black, Brown, and Yellow are about the color of skin.

Also, many people get their family names from their fathers’ first names. If you hear the name Benson, he may be the son of Ben.

【推荐1】A large number of people in the world eat fast food. Whenever you go into a fast food restaurant, you can see lots of people enjoying their meals there. Do you know in which country people like fast food best?

The English people are the world’s biggest fans of fast food, while the French are the least interested in quick meals, according to a survey done last year.

The survey of thirteen countries shows 45% of the English people say they can’t give up fast food because it’s delicious. And 44% of Americans and 37% of Canadians say the same.

The French, proud of their delicious and high—class cuisine(高端烹饪), don’t like fast food. 81% of them think it is unhealthy, followed by 75% of the Japanese.

How about the Chinese? How often do you have hamburgers or fried chicken? It doesn’t matter whether you like Western fast food or Chinese food. The most important thing is to keep a balanced diet(均衡饮食).

【推荐2】Healthy eating doesn’t just mean what you eat, but how you eat. Here is some advice（建议）on healthy eating.

Eat with others. It can help you to see others’ healthy eating habits. If you usually eat with your parents, you will find that the food you eat is more delicious.

Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry. Have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty, sometimes you are just thirsty, you need no food. Stop eating before you feel full.

Eat breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After you don’t eat for the past ten hours, your body needs food to get you going. You will be smarter after eating breakfast.

Eat healthy snacks（点心）like fruit, yogurt or cheese. We all need snacks sometimes. In fact, it’s a good idea to eat two healthy snacks between your three meals. This doesn’t mean that you can eat a bag of chips but not a meal.

Don’t eat dinner late. With our busy life, we always put off（推迟）eating dinner until the last minute. Try to eat dinner at least(至少) 3 hours before you go to bed. This will give your body a chance to digest most of the food before you rest for the next 8-10 hours.

【推荐3】Our parents are important people in our life. They are our first teachers in our life. They love us and help us all the time. But do you want to get on well with them? Here are some ways to help you to be happy with your parents.

Have fun together

How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other? Ask your parents to play with you. Go outside together, try some sports, or go to the movies.

Be kind

Little things may bring a lot to your parents. Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your parents happy.

Ask for help

When you are in trouble or meet some sad things, you can ask your parents for help and advice. They will be happy to listen to you and help you.

Have a try

You don’t have to be the best but you need to have a try. They will be happy to see you have the courage to achieve your dream. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.