【推荐1】David is a college student. Last year he went on vacation to Yunnan with his cousin, Cindy. First, they went to Kunming by plane. David liked the weather there. It was not cold or hot. It was really fine. Cindy liked all kinds of flowers best there.

After two weeks, they went to Dali by train. They visited the famous old city and some other places of interest there. They also knew about many local customs (当地的风俗).

One week later, David and Cindy took the bus to Lijiang. They visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山). It was really wonderful. There are many interesting stores and restaurants in Lijiang. They ate much fine food there. And Cindy bought many presents for her sister Mary and her brother Bill. David had to come back to the university so they only stayed in Lijiang for one week.

David likes Lijiang so much. He hopes to visit it this summer holiday again.

【推荐2】My name is Chen Lan. My home is in Gulangyu. Where is Gulangyu, do you know? It is in Xiamen. It is near the sea (海). Gulangyu is a small place(地方), but it is very nice and clean. There are no cars, buses or bikes. People only walk. So it is very quiet (安静的). My house is in the center of Gulangyu. Behind my house there is a big old tree. My grandfather tells me the tree is very old. There are many birds in the tree. We call it a “bird tree”.

My house is near the sea. The sea is big and blue. There are many fish in the sea. After school, I often go there and catch fish with my friends. It is very interesting. I like eating and catching fish.

This is a picture of a classroom. The classroom is big (大的) and clean. You can see (看见) a teacher’s desk, five desks and six chairs. You can see a girl and a boy, too. Three books are on the teacher’s desk. A pencil box is on the desk. Two pens and two rulers are in the pencil box. A schoolbag is under a chair. A ball is on the floor. The girl is Linda, she is 11. The boy is Mike, he is 12. They are in Class Two, Grade one. They are friends. Their teacher is Miss Green. She is not here.

【推荐2】It is nearly Spring Break(春假). But Mike has no idea what to do. He hasn't got a lot of money, so he can't do a lot. Should he go to an amusement park? Should he buy a cheap plane ticket to visit a friend or some family? It is so difficult to decide(决定).

He sits down and makes a list of the things he can do. Then he makes a list of the goods and bads of each idea. After that, he writes down how much money he needs.

Amusement park:

GOOD: fun, exciting, good for pictures, not far away

BAD: only one day, expensive, hot out

COST: $75-100

Fly to see Grandma:

GOOD: grandma's cooking, fun time, presents, a few days

BAD: not very exciting, plane ticket price

COST: $200-300

Hang out with friends:

GOOD: fun to see friends, every day is different

BAD: not going anywhere, I can do that anytime

COST: $0-50

When he finishes his list,   he knows his choice   (选择). First, he goes to the amusement park, being careful about his money when he is there. Then, he calls grandma to say hello. After that, he hangs out with his friends. It is going to be a great spring break.

【推荐3】A subway or an underground is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture (当地文化).

Beijing, China

The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. At some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷).

Stockholm, Sweden

The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks (岩床). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.

London, UK

The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World WarⅡ, it was used to protect people from German planes attack (袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the trains, so it is very hot in summer.

New York, US

The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express (特快的) train on almost every line. You can get to your destination (目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun: You will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.