2 . How are people supposed to greet each other when they meet for the first time? Shake hands, give a hug or bow? Let’s try to learn more about the greeting ways.

Greeting ways	Done in these countries	Description
	These countries include not only China but also the US, Canada, Mexico, Egypt and so on.	It’s one of the most common greeting ways. Americans or Canadians shake each other’s hands strongly in seconds while people in Mexico or Egypt are gentler and spend more time shaking hands.
	This usually takes place in Japan and South Korea when people greet each other.	In Japan, people are supposed to keep silent when bowing to each other, or they will be considered impolite.
	People in Thailand and Indonesia are supposed to greet each other by placing their hands together in front of the body.	A man puts his hands in front of his face while a woman puts her hands in front of the chest (胸). Sometimes Indonesians shake hands to greet people, too.
	This usually takes place in some European and American countries such as Russia, Brazil and Greece.	Friends or family members are supposed to hug each other when they meet. When doing it, people are used to patting (轻拍) each other on the back.

4 . As a teacher, you need to create rules for your classroom. But how can you make your students want to follow the rules? Give them a hand in creating those rules! Here’s how to do it. Start with a list of what you consider the main points, and then, through thoughtful discussion, work with your students to create a set of rules expressed in their language. Use this list as a starting point.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Respect other people and their things.

Laugh with anyone, but laugh at no one.

Pay attention to your own learning

Come to class and hand in homework on time.

Most teachers agree that it’s best to choose only a few rules-those leading to successful learning and a great environment. It’s too hard to remember a long list! Make clear and specific rules. Then decide with your students’ help what the punishment will be for breaking those rules.

Teach the rules as you would have a common lesson. It should be your first lesson. Discuss each rule, explain the idea behind it, and ask for examples of how it could be broken.Tell your students that rules help make everyone’s time in school more enjoyable, and use examples to explain this. The rules can also be posted as a reminder(提醒) and each student is advised to take a copy of the rules home.

5 . Oct.16 is World Food Day. The UN started the day in 1979 to tell people not to waste (浪费) food and fight hunger (饥饿).

According to the UN, there are more than 1,000 million hungry people in the world.

Many children go to sleep hungry, and 15 million of them die of (死于) hunger each year.

There are some reasons for this. First, there are droughts (干旱) and floods (洪水). Also, there are more and more people in the world. Another big reason is food waste. Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away (扔) every day. Sometimes we cook too much, or we don’t use it before it goes bad. On average (平均来看), a person throws away 510 kg of food every year. Too much food is wasted.

So think twice next time you want to throw away food. By cutting down on food waste, we could help put food on the empty plates of some hungry children. Only order (订餐) as much food as you can eat at a restaurant. If you can’t eat all you order, take it home. Think of what food you have at home. Don’t buy too much. Don’t cook too much.

6 . Different colors have different meanings.

Black is the color of power. It has the meaning of submission (服从). It is popular in fashion because it makes people look thinner.

White is the color for brides (新娘).White is considered as a summer color. White is popular in fashion because it is light and goes with everything.

Red is a hot and strong color. It can make the heart beat faster. It is also the color of love. Red clothes can make people look heavier. And red things can get noticed. Americans often use it to express heat. They may say they are red hot about something unfair. When they are red hot, they are very angry about something.

The color of the sky and the ocean, blue, is one of the most popular colors. It is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and make people feel sad.

Green means nature. It’s natural for trees and grass. It is the most comfortable color on the eyes and can improve vision (视觉). It is a calming color. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients there.

Yellow is the most difficult color for the eyes to take in. Yellow is sunshine. It is a warm color like red. On the one hand, it is the color of happiness and joy. On the other hand, it means fear and dishonest behavior.

9 . As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in Chins more than 1,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant(移民) in America, is trying to bring this art back to life.

One Saturday in 2014, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it.

Ms. Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in China. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. But she had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms. Woo went to America after she finished college in 2008. And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities.

From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people’s life. Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.

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10 . Lucy is reading something about how to keep healthy on the Internet.

Good sleep is important for your health. You need about eight hours’ sleep a night. Don’t eat or read in bed. A cup of milk before sleeping may help you get a good sleep. Go to bed before 10:00 and get up early every morning. For more information, please visit www.sleeping.com.

How often do you exercise? If you want to stay healthy, you should do a lot of exercise. Try to exercise for 30 minutes a day, three or four times a week. For more information, please call Health Line at 180-2000.

Studies show that the cold or flu virus (流感病毒) can live on our hands for long. So you should wash your hands often with soap and water. If you want to know more, please call Health Line at 180-1313.

Brush your teeth twice a day and see a dentist not less than once a year. The oral examination (口腔检查) is not only for the health of teeth, but the whole body. Please visit www.mydr.com for more information.