【推荐1】Not all the children like to eat vegetables. But what if a garden is built in the school? New research suggests that a gardening program in schools can increase children’s vegetable intake.

How the Study Was Carried Out

The study was carried out in eight schools, each school was in the gardening program for one school year. Every child in grades 3-5 received a total of eighteen 60-minute lessons across the school year. In the program, each school built a garden, where children learned to grow their own fresh produce, like fruit and vegetables.

The Benefits Children Could Get

The study found that vegetable intake increased greatly across the year if the children who grew their own produce. Related studies show that increased vegetable intake can improve health and cut the risk of chronic diseases (慢性疾病).

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Any chance to let children learn about vegetables is meaningful. “If children are learning about vegetables at school, it’s important to encourage this interest,” says Jones. Parents can listen to their children about what they have learned from school. Younger children can enjoy reading stories about vegetables with parents. Older children may enjoy searching through cookbooks with parents to find new dinner ideas to cook vegetables in a tasty way. Besides, a small planter box in a sunny part at home can encourage children to understand more about where their food comes from.

Teaching children to grow their own produce is a great way to increase their preference for the produce. If children are taught to enjoy vegetables early in life, they will probably continue eating vegetables in the long term.

【推荐3】Schools in America are a little different from those in China. Usually, there are no school uniforms in American schools. In China, students have school uniforms.

Classes start at 9: 00 every morning and the school day ends at 4: 00 in the afternoon in the U.S. But in China, classes usually begin at 8: 00 in the morning and the school day ends at 6: 00 in the afternoon.

Students have one hour for lunch and two 20-minute breaks each day in the U.S. One break is in the morning, and the other is in the afternoon. In China, students have two hours’ break during lunchtime and ten minutes’ break for every class.

In the U.S. students often go to the school dinning hall at lunchtime. They buy snacks and drinks there. After school, they do some sports such as football and basketball. In China, students have to finish their homework before other activities.

【推荐1】When I was young, I was very proud. I liked to show off in front of others. But after one unforgettable experience, I came to understand that it's important to be humble.

One day, my friend and I were riding our bikes in a park. I’d recently learned how to ride, so my mom asked me to wear some safety equipment（装备）.

“No, I won’t wear it!” I said, pointing at my friend’s elbows and knees, “She doesn’t wear it either!”

“It’s dangerous,” my friend said, “You need more practice.”

“I might have learned later than you, but I can ride even better!” I shouted.

She narrowed（眯起）her eyes and said, “Let’s wait and see!”

I saw a path leading into some woods. “I’ll race you!” I yelled. Then we rode towards the woods. However, the path wasn’t as smooth as I thought. I kept bumping（颠簸）up and down, and then suddenly...bam! I fell my elbows and knees bleeding. “Haha!” My friend made a face and helped me up. “Be more careful next time,” she said. Tears ran down my cheeks. “Sorry,” I said.

This experience made me understand that we must be modest. A fall into a pit（堑）, a gain in my wit（智）.

【推荐2】A boy without ears was often laughed at at school，so he often asked his parents to graft(移植)a pair of ears for him.

One day a doctor said to the boy's father that he could graft a pair of ears for his son，if they could be offered.Two years went by.Then，“You are going to the hospital，son.Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need.But it's a secret，” said the father.

The operation was a brilliant success.Later the boy married and entered the diplomatic service(外交部)．“But I must know who gave so much to me.I could never do enough for him.”“But the agreement was that you are not to know，not yet，”said the father.The years kept their secret，but the day did come，one of the darkest days that ever passed through his son.Slowly，the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick，reddish­brown hair to show that the mother had no ears.

“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut，”he whispered gently，“and nobody ever thought mother less beautiful，did they？”

Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance，but in the heart.Real treasure lies not in what can be seen，but in what cannot be seen.Real love lies not in what is done and known，but in what is done but not known.

【推荐3】Today is Mary’s mother’s birthday. Mary wants to buy a birthday present for her mother. But she doesn’t have money. She is very sad. She thinks and thinks. At last, she has an idea. She can make a present by herself. So she uses a piece of paper to make a card. On the front of the paper, she draws a beautiful picture of birds and flowers. On the back of the paper she writes, “To my dearest mum in the world, I love you very much. Happy birthday to you.”

On her mother’s birthday, Mary gives her the card. After her mother sees it, tears fall down from her face. “Why are you crying?” Mary asks, “You don’t like it, mum?”

“Of course not. I love it very much. I am the happiest mother in the world. I have a great daughter. Thank you, my dear daughter.”

【推荐2】Experiencing China

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

Why do it?

Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, an learn more about yourself.     1     Many companies today want employees who can speak a second language, or have experiences living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices.     2     Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study overseas? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?

Getting ready to go

    3     Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.

Once you are there

    4     They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook.     5