【推荐1】Matt jumped into bed. His father sat down beside him.

“What kind of day did you have?” he asked.

“It was a bad day for me,” Matt answered. “I had a fight with Ned. The teacher sent a note home about me. And Mom talked about it with me.”

“Yes, part of the day was bad,” Mr. Gold said. “But there were good parts, too. Now it’s time to go to sleep. So, tell me about the best thing today.”

Matt smiled. “After school I went fishing,” he said. “No one wanted to go with me. So I had to go alone. I didn’t think I would have any fun. But I did! I caught a fish!”

“I’m glad you had a good time,” Mr. Gold said. “Think about it until(直到)you go to sleep. Happy dreams!”

“Good night, Dad,” Matt said.

His father kissed(亲吻)him good night.

Every night, Mr. Gold and Matt have a little talk like this.

Every night, Matt answers the same question. “What was the best thing that happened to you today?”

Every night Matt goes to sleep thinking about the best thing. He has many happy dreams!

Sometimes he has to think hard to find the best thing. Sometimes it is a very small thing. But he always finds one good thing to think about.

Matt’s father taught his son a good way to end his day. You may want to try it. If you do, why not begin this every night?

If you have planned a trip during summer holiday, certainly you will want to share some photos on WeChat.     1     Don’t worry! Here are some tips you can follow to take wonderful photos.

While on the road, the moment you turn back with a smile is the most impressive. Just walk away from the camera and do a turn-back for the most natural effect. You can also pretend to hear your name called, turn back, and run your fingers through long hair.     2    

There are many ways for you to avoid looking at the camera.     3     Looking down into the distance or looking out of the window is a good option. If there is nothing to see, you can also choose to close your eyes and enjoy this moment of quietness.

Are you a little shy when facing the camera? Taking a back view photo is a good choice, which can leave room for imagination and bring a different feeling as well.

Taking the perfect photo takes time and practice. If you follow these simple tricks above, your photos will start coming out beautifully! Do not hesitate to go out with your friends and take more photos.

Teeth are important. Strong, healthy teeth help you chew (咀嚼) foods that help you grow. They help you speak clearly. And yes, they help you look best. Here are some tips for you to take care of your teeth:

·Brush your teeth the right way.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day—after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after sweet snacks (点心), too. Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend time brushing teeth along the sides and back of your mouth. Spend at least three minutes each time you brush. Play a song you like to help pass the time. Get a new toothbrush every three months. When you buy toothbrush, be sure it has soft (柔软的) bristles (鬃毛).

·Learn how to floss (用牙线清洁牙齿) your teeth.

Flossing is a very important way to keep your teeth healthy. Food may hide (隐藏) between two teeth. Flossing can help throw it away. You’ll need to floss your teeth at least once a day.

·Have good eating habits.

You need to be careful about what you eat and drink. Eating sugar is a major (主要的) cause of tooth decay (蛀牙). Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of soda (苏打).

【推荐2】Three Taiwanese fishermen were saved yesterday from a small island in the South Pacific. The men had disappeared for more than three months.

They had left Taiwan in a small fishing boat and had planned a week-long trip. On their fifth day, however, they met a typhoon, and it badly broke the boats.

Luckily, none of the men was hurt. After the typhoon had passed, they discovered that the engine (发动机) wouldn’t start, so their boat just drifted (漂流) at sea for over a month. During this time, the fishmen caught fish to eat and drank rain water to stay alive.

Finally, the boat drifted toward a small island. When it got close enough, the men jumped out and swam to the island. On the island, they found fresh fruit and vegetables, and they continued to catch fish to eat.

The fishmen had lived on the island for two months when a passing ship saved them. Although the three men had lost a lot of weight, they were still in good health. Their family were surprised and happy when they returned.

【推荐1】When people meet each other for the first time in Britain, they say “How do you do and shake hands. Usually they do not shake hands when they just meet or say goodbye. But they shake hands after they haven’t met for a long time or when they will be away from each other for a long time.

Last year a group of German students went to England for a holiday. Their teacher told them that the English people hardly（几乎不）shake hands. So when they met their English friends at the station, they kept their hands behind their backs. The English students had learned that the Germans shake hands as often as possible, so they put their hands in front and got ready to shake hands with them. It made both of them laugh.

【推荐2】Speaking exams can be stressful！What if you don't understand the examiner（考官）? Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams. And our tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.

★ Listening to as much English as possible will help to improve your speaking. Listening to songs and watching films will help you feel more confident about speaking.

★ Speak as much English in class as possible. If you always speak English in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.

★ Slow down！Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.

★ Use the correct language that you know. Use words and expressions you have used before. If you don't know a word, think of another way to say it.

★ Listen to yourself when you speak and if you hear a mistake, correct it.

★ Look at the examiner's face and eyes when you speak. Does he understand you？If not, say it again with different words.

★ Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practice with a friend at home. Speak to each other in English on your computers.

★ Remember that everyone feels nervous in exams. So take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.

【推荐1】School News (June 8th, Friday)

Can you travel with your house? Some people in the US may say "Yes!"

During the holidays, some US families often get into their RVs (房车) and go on a road trip around the country. People call RVs the houses on the wheels (车轮). From a kitchen and bathroom to a bedroom, you can find most ordinary (普通的) rooms here. How cool is that!

These homes on the road are small. But with them, your trip becomes easy. You can drive as long as you like. Or you can just stop somewhere nice and stay there for a few weeks. On the road, you may also meet other traveling families. Together, you take out your tents (帐篷) and snacks. It's happy camping time!

But these moving homes also have their problems. Sometimes they break down on the road and people have to repair (修理) them. But this kind of road trip is still very popular. People can go anywhere, any time.