【推荐1】When the big earthquake hit Japan several years ago, workers in a supermarket in Japan didn’t run away. Instead, they held on to the shelves and tried to stop the goods from falling down.

Reporters from NHK, the country’s largest TV station, stayed calm in front of cameras during the earthquake, even though some were facing real danger.

The earthquake was the most powerful one to hit Japan in the country’s history. But Japan’s reaction to the earthquake has shown that it is the most earthquake-prepared country in the world. The calm that they showed during and after the quake has impressed the world.

This is because Japan has an earthquake culture. Japanese people are taught how to prepare for and react to an earthquake from a young age.

One way kids learn about earthquake safety is from the cartoon character Maruko, a 9-year-old student. In Chibi Maruko Chan (《樱桃小丸子》), Maruko has to wear a protective hat in an earthquake practice. Schools in Japan organize earthquake practices every month. They make students become familiar (熟悉的) with being in an earthquake.

Japan also has a good earthquake warning (警告) system. The warning system is unable to predict an earthquake, but it can usually alert (使警觉) people about 15 seconds before they feel the effects. Even 15 to 20 seconds can be enough to save people’s lives.

【推荐2】If you had to describe yourself to someone else, what would you say? It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but being aware of who you are can help you understand feelings and strengthen friendships.

Self-awareness means knowing your thoughts, feelings and behavior, and understanding how you fit into the world. If you are self-aware, you may know that you love playing basketball because you are good at it, and music makes you happy, or that you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax.

Knowing what you like and dislike, what you are good at and what you find difficult allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and even which films to watch. You learn to trust your own feelings more, which builds confidence. The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of the ten important life skills that help young people lead happier and healthier lives. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you have more understanding for other people, too.

A good way to learn about anything is to ask questions. Ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you are arguing. If you are wondering whether you’ll like a book, ask yourself what were the last three books you loved and what you liked about them. Looking for patterns in your own likes and dislikes is a good way to learn more about yourself.

Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, which means you learn it as you grow. So try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different music. Don’t be afraid to dislike something—discovering what you find difficult and challenging is a key part of learning more about yourself.

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【推荐2】Many people drive their cars to school or work now. So there are lots of cars on the streets. Sometimes it’s not easy for you to get to school or work on time. Then you may want to take a plane to school or work .Can your dream come true? Yes!

Four people in Germany（德国）make a new plane—Lilium Jet. It doesn’t look like a plane but it is like an egg. Many people think it looks funny. The nice “egg” can take two people and “run” about three hundred kilometers an hour. The Lilium Jet is not very big. So it doesn’t need an airport（机场）. A small place is OK.

Some people also call the Lilium Jet “a flying car”. It’s not difficult for you to learn to drive it. You can drive it like driving a car.

Maybe you can buy one in the future（在未来）if（如果）you like it. I’m sure your trip to school or work can be great.

【推荐1】Seven students live together in a large, bright room. The school wants students to learn to live together and think for others. Four counselors take care of them during the daytime. At least one counselor is on duty at all times.

During the night, one counselor is on duty. In the morning, he or she helps the children get ready for school, have breakfast and go to their classroom.

Young people learn to live together in the group. They learn about others, and they learn about themselves by watching others.

【推荐3】Summer is here! It’s time to take the tent and walk into the forest for a fun weekend of camping.

Whether(无论) you go for a week or a weekend with your family or friends, the first thing you need to remember is safety when camping. Here are some suggestions.

Always tell someone what your plans are, where you are going, what time you will be back and who will be with.

Never go alone. It’s better to have someone with you.

Make sure you have everything you need before you go out.You can write them down on a piece of paper and put them one by one into your schoolbag.

Know some first aid(急救) and carry a first aid kit(急救包) with you.

Know the area you are camping in and how to get back home. If you’re not sure about your camping abilities(能力), take an adult with you.

Never go out into the forests without knowing the area, the animals you might meet or the rulers for camping in the area.

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