In the middle of the Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle named for its rich oranges rides through the center of the river from south to north, meeting the Yuelu Mountain in the west and neighboring the ancient Changsha in the east. It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since ancient times.

The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle is the largest artistic statue of Chairman Mao in China. With the strong visual (视觉的) effects, it is also a landmark building of the Orange Isle. Pei Gong Pavilion (亭) was built in the middle of Orange Isle by Pei Xiu, the chancello (宰相) of the late Tang Dynasty when he was an official in Changsha.Standing on the pavilion, you can overlook the Yuelu Mountain in the distance. Also, you can rest on the chair and enjoy the view of the surging Xiangjiang River. Jiangshen Temple is in the tail of the Orange Isle. Founded in the Liang Dynasty of the Six Dynasties (AD 222—589), it was built by the Changsha people to honor the God of the River in ancient times. When people walk into the temple, the old Hunan-style buildings seem to make people travel through thousands of years.

Gongji Tower, located on the north side of Jiangshen Temple, is the tallest ancient building on the Orange Isle. In the past, Changsha people would climb here in winter to watch the wonderful scenery of “Eight Views of Hunan”, “Dusk Snow on the River”. Climbing up the Gongji Tower and looking at both sides of the Xiangjiang River, you can enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha.

【推荐2】Teeth are important to us. We should keep our teeth healthy. Do you know how to keep teeth healthy? Here are some do’s and don’ts. Please remember them.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day: in the morning and before bedtime.

Brush for at least two or three minutes every time.

Brush up and down on every tooth.

Use a dental floss（牙线）to make your teeth cleaner.

Get a new toothbrush every three months.

Don’t eat too much candy and sweet food.

Don’t drink too much Cola.

Don’t bite（咬）on very hard food. That may hurt your teeth.

Don’t eat snacks before going to bed.

Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.

There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes (基因) and aging (变老). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, you’d better clean your eyes with cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.

Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.   

Do you like shopping? Here are some shopping tips for you.

First, you can write down all the things you want to buy. You need to know how much money you need and take enough money with you. You’d better bring your own (自己的) shopping bags.

Second, it’s very important (重要的) not to buy the things you don’t need. There are many nice things in the shopping centre, but what you need is only some of them.

Third, when you are shopping, you need to go to different shops and compare (对比) things of the same kind. It may take you lots of time to get the best one.

Fourth, you can go shopping at the weekend or during holidays. On one hand, there are lots of discounts (折扣) on many things. On the other hand, people can have enough time to decide (决定) which to buy.

【推荐3】Because of the outbreak of COVID-19 (新冠肺炎), more and more people pay attention to their health. Do you want to be healthy? Then you must eat well and get a lot of exercise. Here are some suggestions about how to be healthy.

Eat different kinds of food, fruit and vegetables.

If you only eat your favorite food, your body can’t get enough nutrients (营养物). You should eat all kinds of fruit and vegetables.

Drink water and milk.

When you are thirsty, drinking water is very good. Milk is also very good for your body. Try to drink a cup of milk every day if you can.

Take more exercise.

Don’t spend too much time watching TV, playing video games or using the computer. You should do some exercise, such as playing basketball, riding a bike and swimming. Try to take more exercise, because it will help you keep healthy.

There are many holidays and festivals. Dads have Father’s Day. Mums have Mother’s Day. But do our grandparents have a special festival? Yes, they do!

The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for older people in China. It started long ago. The festival is on lunar September 9th. On this day, people show love and respect for their grandparents.

Respecting older people is a tradition in China. That’s because the Chinese know that older people have much knowledge and experience that young people can learn. There are many ways in which Chinese people express their respect. When an older person enters a room, everyone should stand up. Also, people are introduced from the oldest to the youngest. When we present a book to an older person, two hands are used. And young people always offer their seats to older people on a crowded subway or bus.

In Western countries, however, older people have different lifestyles from those in China. Western seniors don’t often live with their children—they live alone. They’d rather do everything themselves than get help from others. They even don’t want to be offered seats by others. Besides after retirement（退休）, they would like to take up new hobbies, do part-time jobs and join in different kinds of activities.

Westerners still respect their older people. For holidays, families usually get together at the grandparents’ homes, and a great smile and a warm hug for their parents are enough for grown children to show their respect. What’s more, seniors usually don’t have to buy tickets for trains and buses. They are given discounts（折扣） in stores and restaurants as well.

Beginning of Summer, one of the Chinese 24 Solar Terms, usually falls each year on a day between May 5 and 7 according to the calendar. For centuries, people of the Banshan neighbourhood in Hangzhou, Zhejiang hold a lot of events. Celebrations usually begin with a parade (游行) made up of people dressed up in traditional Chinese clothing, hanfu. After the parade, local people take part in some activities at the square.

Eating black rice: A few days before beginning of Summer, people of Banshan begin busying themselves with cooking black rice. They mix rice and the juice of fresh-picked sea bilberry leaves. Black rice culture started from the Tang Dynasty(618-907). It is believed that children who eat black rice will not be bitten by insects and will be fit for the whole summer.

Weighing people: Local people of Banshan developed the interesting tradition of weighing people on this day to check the changes in their bodyweight over the past year. People of all ages take part in the activity. Locals believe that people who weigh themselves on this day will not only have good luck, but also guard against weight loss during the coming summer.

Egg fights: Children are undoubtedly crazy about this game. With a boiled egg, each child tries to break the egg of their competitor’s. Whoever’s egg breaks first is the loser, and needs to eat the egg as a punishment. The champion in the game is awarded (授予) the title of “Egg King”.

As COVID-19 spreads in the world, many countries are changing their social habits in order to protect themselves.

France is famous for its romantic greetings. They touch each other’s faces and make a kissing sound. But now, this habit may have to stop. A French manner expert said that simply looking into a person’s eyes can be enough as a greeting.

In Brazil, chimarrao is a special drink that is commonly shared among a group of close friends. The tea is passed around in a cup, and everyone takes turns to drink it. But at present, people are encouraged not to share it.

Australians are quite free when it comes to greetings. “G’day, mate”, a handshake, and smile will be enough. But now the Australian government is asking them not to shake hands. Instead, they are asked to take a pat(轻拍) on the back.

Traditionally, people in Iran shake hands to greet with one another. But today, COVID-19 has made “footshake” a new way of greeting. A video has been popular in Iran, showing three friends meeting - hands in their pockets - tapping their feet against each other as a greeting.