【推荐1】We can see many traffic signs on both sides (边) of the roads or streets. Some tell the drivers what to do, and others tell them what not to do. The traffic signs are the traffic rules. All the people must obey the rules.

Each traffic sign has its meaning (意思). Do you see the sign “P”? Do you know its meaning?

There are a lot of cars and buses in big cities, so the drivers can’t stop on the street. If a driver wants to stop his car, he must find a place for his car—a car stop. For a driver, how does he find a car stop? The traffic sign “P” can help him. “P” is the first letter of the word “Park” and its meaning is “You can stop your car here!” After the driver finds the car stop, he can park his car there. And then he can do other things.

It’s very important to obey the traffic rules (遵守交通规则). If you live in the city and go to school by bike every day, you must be very careful, or you may have an accident. You can’t ride too fast, and you can’t let your classmates or friends sit behind you. You have to stop at a stop sign.

【推荐2】Beijing Opera is the national opera in China. It has a long history and it is a kind of stage performance (舞台表演). It was a local drama (当地戏剧) in Anhui Province. As time went by, it became popular all over the country and became the most popular dramatic form (戏剧形式) on Chinese stage. Performers use body language to show actions such as opening or closing the door, going up or down a building or a mountain.

Beijing Opera is famous and you can watch it in many other places. Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous performers all the time, was the first man to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.

“You will be puzzled all the way of Beijing Opera and a little bored from time to time; but you will also be excited and interested at the same time. You will strongly like Beijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic background (戏剧背景).” This is how an American traveller talk about his first experience (经历) in watching Beijing Opera.

Beijing Opera is China’s national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural (文化的) traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!

【推荐2】Everyone wants to be healthy. Food is very important. There are a lot of healthy foods. You can eat more bananas, apples, oranges and tomatoes because fruit and vegetables are good for your health. But don’t eat too much chocolate. It’s not healthy food. Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy. Remember there is a saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Sports can also keep you healthy. Get up early and play sports every day. Don’t be lazy! You will be healthy and happy.

I just turned 12 years old, but I am very thin and not as tall as my classmates. My brother is 20 and is very tall. My father is also very tall. I eat lots of vegetables every day. I like eating fruit, but I don’t like eating meat. I sleep for eight hours a day. I want to be tall. I am taking medicine. I think that medicine can make me grow (成长) tall. My head teacher tells me that you are a great Chinese doctor. Can I grow tall? Do I need to take the medicine?

Yours,

Jack

I think that you can grow tall, because your father and brother are both very tall. You are still growing. As for the medicine, you should stop taking it. It is not good for your health. You should eat more meat. I am happy that you like eating vegetables and fruit. A balanced diet is very important for your health and it can make you grow tall.

Yours,

Mr Han