Whenever the exam season comes, stress may come along. Here are some ways that have helped me and my friends through this season.
When the stress of exams is really hitting me, I stop and take a walk. I usually borrow my neighbors’ dogs and walk for about fifteen minutes. Many boys would simply choose to run for a while, or play ball games. Having some sports drives away your stress easily most of the time.
And if you find music helpful, give it a go. Listening to your favorite songs will surely make you happy. The best thing about this is that you don’t have to go anywhere.
But if you are a book lover just like me, read a book you like for half an hour. Reading can take you to places you’ve never been to. Putting yourself into a new world helps you forget your stress in this world for a little bit.
For sure, laughing is the best medicine. It can really keep worry off your mind! Very often I call my best friend and we talk about our good time or something funny, and I’m feeling better than before.
Remember many others also face the problems of stress just like you, and it is not something that cannot be dealt with.
| ※Take a walk; ※Run; ※Play ball games. | |
| Listening to music | ※It will make you happy. ※And there is no need for you to go |
| Reading books | ※It can take you to places you’ve never been to. ※It helps you |
| Laughing | ※Nothing is ※Call your best friend and talk about your good time or something funny. |
| Face the problems of stress bravely and you can know how to deal with them . | |
It’s very popular to travel in modern life. As travelers, we should try our best to protect the environment. Here is some advice on how to be a green traveler.
◆Make smarter flight choices
Air travel is not an environmentally-friendly way to travel because it uses a lot of energy. If you must fly, be sure to pack light to cut down the plane’s load. And try to book a non-stop fight(预订直达航班). Connecting fights(转机航班) usually require longer periods of flying and planes will use more energy.
◆Respect(尊重) natural environment
Marked hiking tails(有指示标识的游览步道) are there usually to protect the natural environment and keep wild plants safe. In beach areas, don’t use products that are harmful to the sea water and try to protect the ocean’s ecosystem.
◆Support locals directly
Buying handmade products and art pieces created by local people can help hand down cultural tradition and create jobs. Food that is grown locally and things that are sold by local families are often better and cheaper, all while helping keep money in local pockets.
◆Find ways to give back
Consider the ways that you can help the local community and give back while traveling. This can be as simple as picking up litter in a park or volunteering to clean up a beach. If you’re planning a trip where volunteering is your main goal, make sure you won’t take jobs away from local people.
Some advice on how to be a green traveler | |
| Make | ●You can pack light and book a non-stop flight in order to save time and energy. |
| Respect natural environment | ●The natural environment and wild plants are ●Use products |
| ●Buy local products and food to help hand down cultural tradition and keep money in local pockets. | |
| Find ways to give back | ●You can pick up litter in a park or ●You can’t take jobs away from local people. |
3 . The topic of China’s “slash youth”(斜杠青年) has become hot on social media recently, drawing attention to the different pursuits(追求) of the younger generation.
The slash youth means those who refuse to be accepted by just one personal identity(身份). They like to present themselves as different identities, such as a nurse and model, a teacher and excellent singer, and an engineer and band player. Rather than comfortable life, they pursue meaningful achievement.
A different career can make them develop new experiences and talents. What’s more, they can get other people’s recognition(承认) and they can have a sense of satisfaction themselves.
A study on “slash youth” published in the China Youth Research magazine talks about the background of this phenomenon(现象): with part of modern society’s usual organization and stability norms(稳定的规范) are broken, flexible labor(灵活的劳动力) markets has appeared. Young people also face the difficult time of self-development, including the sense of powerlessness, lost sense of value in the job, which forces them to re-find the meaning of work.
“The slash life shows that our society is changing better and better in some ways, and it welcomes everyone’s self-development,” said Shi Yanrong, an associate researcher from Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences. “Young people no longer have to depend on work and money for their sense of self-development. They would like to create their own identities.” The researcher added that against the background that people have different interests and are willing to pay for these interests nowadays, the slash life of the youth would drive the growth of a new economy(经济) and its development.
| Slash Youth | |
| Definition （定义） | The slash youth have more than one personal identity and hope to make meaningful achievement instead of living |
| Different careers can make them develop new experiences and talents. Different careers can make other people recognize them. Different careers can make them feel | |
| Background | Part of modern society’s usual organization and stability norms are broken, flexible labor markets has appeared. Young people have no |
| Influence | As our society changes better and better, it welcomes everyone’s self-development. Young people would like to create their own identities because they no longer have to depend on work and money for their sense of self-development. The slash life of the youth would get a new economy to |
4 . Cars powered by gasoline were sold for many years before hybrid vehicles that use gasoline, electricity, and solar energy. Car companies are now making cars that are fully powered by electricity only. How do these electric cars measure up to(符合标准)traditional gasoline cars?
Electric and gasoline vehicles look similar on the outside. They have very different parts under their hoods, though. Electric cars have one main moving part: the motor. But gas cars literally have hundreds of parts, often requiring frequent maintenance(保养). Having fewer parts makes the electric car cheaper to maintain and less likely to have mechanical problems.
Electric vehicles are energy efficient, also making them cheaper to operate. It costs about＄1.00 to travel 43 miles in an electric car, which is a clear contrast to a gas car, which costs about＄1.25 to go 18 miles. Basically, an electric car can go twice as far as a gas car for the same price.
Electric vehicles do not have tailpipe emissions, making them more friendly to the environment, too.
While some details make electric cars seem attractive, other details aren’t as favorable. For example, some electric cars can travel only 60 to 120 miles on a full charge(充电). Most gas cars can drive hundreds of miles on a full tank.
An electric car has to stop more often to get recharged. Therefore, a gas car would be a better option(选择) if you have far to drive. And electric cars aren’t as convenient(方便) to power up as gas cars are. There are plenty of gas stations, but not many charging stations for electric cars. Then, once an electric car reaches a charging station, it can take up to six hours to charge.
There are certainly benefits to both electric cars and gasoline cars. It’s good to know that there is an option.
Electric cars VS Gasoline cars | |
Introduction | With the appearance of electric cars, people wonder whether electric cars can achieve the |
Similarity | Electric cars and gasoline cars look similar on the outside. |
| Electric cars 1. Having fewer parts reduces the cost of their maintenance and the possibility of having mechanical problems. 2. 3. Having no tailpipe emissions, they are more environmentally friendly. 4. It takes more time for electric cars to get charged. Gasoline cars 1.Gas cars can cover a 2.Gas cars are more convenient to power up. | |
Conclusion | Both electric cars and gasoline cars have their own benefits, which provides people with a |
5 . The traditional Chinese lunar calendar(阴历) divides the year into 24 solar terms(节气). Lichun, the first of the 24 solar terms, lifts the curtain(窗帘) of spring. After that everything turns green and is filled with energy. People clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer. Here are some things you might not know about Lichun.
As a solar term, Lichun entered people’s lives in the Spring and Autumn period. At that time, there were eight solar terms. According to some experts, the 24 solar terms were used for the first time in books during the Western Han Dynasty, when people set Lichun as the Spring Festival.
Wearing fabric swallows(织成的燕子) is a custom in some areas in Shaanxi. Every Lichun, people like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests(胸部). The swallow is a sign of spring and a symbol of success, wealth and happiness.
In China, it is said that the egg can be set upright on the first day of Lichun. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand on the first day of Lichun, he will have good luck in the future.
In many parts of China, people follow the custom of “biting the spring” on the first day of Lichun. They eat spring pancakes, spring rolls(春卷) and so on.
Complete the chart according to the passage with only one word for each blank.Lichun | |
Facts | It is the Everything turns green and is The daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer. |
| It appeared in the Spring and Autumn period. It was | |
Customs | People like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests. If someone can set the egg upright, he will be People eat spring pancakes, spring rolls and so on. |
Durrow Scarecrow(稻草人) Festival 2022 will take place from July 24th to August 1st! The whole city is running a scarecrow competition and all the works will be shown during the festival. That will be nine full days of family friendly fun, along with other activities , including traditional games, and charitable activities!
Humans have used scarecrows around the world for over 3,000 years. The first recorded use of scarecrows was by the Egyptians to protect their wheat fields along the Nile River. Scarecrows were mainly used to scare away hungry birds. Nowadays, numerous exciting and enjoyable scarecrow festivals are born for all the citizens to attend.
The England scarecrow festival started in 1994. A man held a charitable activity by encouraging villagers to make scarecrows depicting (描绘) their jobs. The idea of homemade scarecrows arose people’s interest. Later, the festival grew into England’s village tradition. Every year it attracts countless visitors from all over the world to join in the fun.
Scarecrow festivals help people let their creativity out by experiencing DIY with straw. They also become a talking point for neighbors who have never met each other before. Citizens join in the fun and show off their creative flair(才华) to each other. Besides, through the competition, the team spirit will be displayed.
Scarecrow Festivals | |
| Basic Information | Durrow Scarecrow Festival 2022 will Durrow Scarecrow Festival 2022 will |
| History | The Egyptians made scarecrows to The England scarecrow festival started in 1994. There are many scarecrow festivals now, attracting countless visitors. |
| They help release people’s creativity by experiencing DIY with straw. They help improve the relationship between neighbors. They help | |
Our government is doing its best to prevent the rapid spread of the Novel Coronavirus across China. Here are some simple precautions (预防措施) that you can do personally to keep safe from the virus.
When you leave your home, wear masks and gloves and keep them on in subways, buses or in a supermarket. If you are in a social situation where you should take off your gloves, do not touch your face or eyes, no matter what itches (发痒). Keep your hands away from contact with your face. And before you put your gloves back on, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Change gloves daily, washing them thoroughly, and don’t wear wet gloves. Stay away from crowds and keep your distance from individual people—a half meter is a good standard. If someone is coughing, you can ask them to put on a mask to protect you from their potentially contaminated (污染的) fluids. If they don’t agree, you step a meter away from them or leave. Don’t shake hands or hug people—politely leave, saying its better for both of you not to come in close contact during an epidemic (流行病).
If you share meals, do not use your personal chopsticks to get food from a serving bowl or plate and. Of course don’t drink out of anybody else’s cups. Place serving spoons in each dish and instruct everybody at the table to get what they want from the serving dishes onto their personal plates or bowls, return the serving spoon to the main dish, and then use their personal chopsticks only to pick food from their personal plate or bowl into their mouth.
With these simple precautions, if they were taken by everybody in your household, building, office, and school, you will dramatically reduce the spread of the virus.
根据短文内容，完成下列表格 (每空一词)。How to Stay from the Novel Corona virus | |
| Here are some simple precautions that you can do by yourselves to protect you from the virus. | |
| Wear masks and gloves | Wear masks and gloves and keep them on in Be careful not to touch your face or eyes after taking off gloves in a social situation. Avoid wearing |
| Stay away from crowds | Follow a good standard of keeping a half meter from individual people. Ask people to put on a mask if they have a It’s better not to contact closely during an epidemic. |
| Use serving chopsticks | Use serving chopsticks to get food from a serving bowl. Don’t drink out of others’ cups. Ask people to follow the instruction to place serving spoons in each dish and |
| If everybody takes the precautions, the spread of the virus will be greatly | |
Cooking should be considered as art just like any other activity which requires skills and knowledge. It is often said that students are supposed to learn scientific facts as well as how to prepare meals. The following will explain why cooking should be taught in schools.
Cooking is an important skill in life.
Schools are supposed to teach knowledge to the students so that they can lead successful independent lives when they are out of school. Also, they can step into the world knowing how to make a living.
Cooking helps discover future career.
When schools offer cooking lessons, students will show an interest in it and might take cooking as a career. This will give them the chance to perfect their basic skills and be creative in the kitchen.
Cooking avoids wasting money.
One of the main reasons why cooking should be taught in schools is that the students always use a lot of money to buy ready-made food, while in the real sense they could prepare a nice meal with less cost by buying the required ingredients.
Cooking betters math learning.
Schools do not just teach how to prepare delicious meals. Students are also taught to follow the instructions in a standard when mixing ingredients. If it is, ‘add 1/4 spoon of salt,’ students should only add that amount. So there is no more or less.
Cooking Should Be Taught in Schools. | ||
| Opinion | Students should learn scientific knowledge and cooking skills. | |
| An important skill in life | ·Students can lead independent lives ·Students can depend on themselves for basic living after graduation. | |
| Discovering future career. | ·Students might be ·Students can perfect their basic skills and be creative in the kitchen. | |
| Students can prepare nice dishes with less cost. | ||
| Bettering math Learning | Students are taught to follow the instructions | |
In Thailand, the Water Festival is a very big festival. It is a very special festival for all their people. It is the beginning of their New Year. It is usually at the end of March or the beginning of April. Before the Water Festival, people clean their houses and cook nice food. When the Water Festival begins, people splash(泼) water over each other. Everyone gets very wet, but they are very happy.
| Festival | the Water Festival |
| Country | |
| Date | at the |
| *before the festival, people clean houses and cook nice food | |
| *when the festival begins, people splash water | |
| Feeling | Everyone gets wet(湿的) but they are very |
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It is important for you to have good eating habits. Different kinds of food help your body in different ways. That is why it is important to eat many different kinds of healthy foods. Eating too many snacks can make your body unhealthy. They can also make you sick. You should try to eat healthily if you want to stay healthy.
A healthy breakfast
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is important. The food you eat for breakfast gives you the energy you need for daily activities. Porridge, cereal (谷类) toast and eggs are some healthy foods you can eat for breakfast. A healthy breakfast should also have some fruit and a drink, such as water, milk or fruit juice.
A healthy lunch
A healthy lunch gives you the energy to learn and play in the afternoon. Make sure your lunch has food such as rice or bread. There should also be vegetables and some fruit in your lunch.
A healthy dinner
A healthy dinner should have some meat and lots of vegetables. Fresh salad also should be included. Some people agree that eating less at dinner is good for your health.
Good Eating | |
A healthy breakfast | It’s For breakfast, you can eat some healthy foods Fruit and a drink should be included. |
A healthy lunch | Lunch gives you the You can have rice or bread, vegetables and fruit. |
A healthy dinner | You should have some meat, vegetables and salad. It’s a good idea to eat |
