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When I was 14, my dad and I took a bike trip in the countryside. My dad chose a 16-milesection of the road for us to ride. Part of it included an old tunnel (隧道) called West Hill. This old tunnel is over a mile long!

To prepare, we checked our tires (轮胎) and bike lights. My mom made us some food. She also gave us fruit and plenty of water. In the morning, we put our bikes into the car and set off.

After a two-hour drive, we reached the road. It was a cool afternoon in early fall. But we were both wet and tired because our trip started with a long uphill climb! As we reached the West Hill Tunnel, I felt nervous as it was very dark inside! But my dad encouraged me. He said he would be right beside me. He reminded me to stay careful and keep my light on!

When we entered the tunnel, the sound of our bikes echoed through the darkness. I turned on my flashlight and saw walls covered by drawings. The air smelled like wet mud (泥). And I feltlike I was being watched! I was pretty scared, but paying attention to following my dad helped me relax. After riding half-way through, I could see light coming from the other end of the tunnel. That gave me courage to keep going. And I was so happy to ride out into the bright afternoon!

Whenever I go through hardships in life, I remember this trip. It reminds me that hope is always ahead of me. It turns on the light of hope in my heart, and it gives me courage to keep riding through life's dark tunnels.

Getting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids. According to a new survey by the National Sleep Foundation, 51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 p. m. or later on school nights, even though they have to get up early. Last year the Foundation reported that nearly60% of 7- to 12-year-olds said they felt tired during the day, and 15% said they had fallen asleep at school.

How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age. Babies need a lot of rest: most of them sleep about 18 hours a day! Adults need about eight hours. For most school-age children, ten hours is needed. But the new National Sleep Foundation survey found that 35% of 10- tol2-year-olds get only seven or eight hours. And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime? Watch TV.

"More children are going to bed with TVs on, and there are more chances to stay awake, with more homework, the Internet and the phone," says Dr Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher at Brown University Medical School. She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep. Other experts say part of the problem is chemical. Changing levels of body chemicals called hormones (荷尔蒙) not only make teenagers' bodies develop adult characteristics, but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 p. m. Because sleepiness is such a problem for teenagers, some school districts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to. Three years ago, schools in Edina, Minnesota. changed the start time from 7:25 a. m. to 8:30 a. m. Students, parents and teachers are pleased with the result.

①What does love mean to you? Is it that special feeling in your heart when you see someone you like? Is it the heartbeat you get when you hold hands? Love seems to be everywhere, and at some museums around the world, love is in the air all year round.

②The Palazzo Filomela in Venice is better known as the Museum of Love. This museum was once the private home of a famous 16th-century singer. On the walls, you can see paintings of famous lovers, such as the god Cupid and his love, Psyche.

③For many, love and chocolate go hand in hand, so a visit to the Chocolate Museum in Cologe, Germany, makes sense. There, visitors can learn about the history of Chocolate and watch chocolate bars being made. The museum also gives out chocolate cakes from a three-meter-high chocolate fountain (喷泉).

④Love isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes things can go wrong, and Museum of Broken Relationships in Croatia is built to this. It has a collection of objects that people gave away from their failed relationships, and each one has a story that goes along with it. Visitors will see letters, photographs, dolls, and clothing from broken hearts all over the world.

⑤On the brighter side, the Diamond Museum Amsterdam in Holland is the place to go when you're ready to take your love to the next level. At this museum, you can learn about diamonds. including how to tell a real one from a fake one. You may also get some ideas about which diamond to buy when you're planning to get married.

⑥Shakespeare once wrote, "Love looks not with the eyes, but with mind. " Thanks to these special museums, we can all open our mind to-and fill our hearts with--love.

How to Give a Good Talk

Before the talk

Get a good idea, Choose a topic carefully. You can talk more easily about something you like and know about.

It's better to say less. Choose a few good ideas and think about how to communicate them clearly to your audience (听众;观众).

BEGINNING: Think of an interesting way to begin. MDDLE: Think carefully about this part of your talk. END: People often remember the ending best, so plan this part of your talk first.

rite your main ideas on a card. It helps you remember your talk while practicing. When you can do it easily without notes, then you're ready.

When you do the talk

Talk more slowly than you usually do but speak more loudly than usual. Make sure that everyone can hear you easily.

Talk to your audience, not to your hands or to the floor. Look around the room at people's faces and check they're listening.

As a funny student, Brian loved watching comedies best and hoped to become a comedy actor one day. When he1the talent show to be held at this school, Brian decided to take part in it.

He had2acted in public before, and he was very excited. But some students3him. "You are not funny but4" Ken, one of his classmates, said." No one will like what you do," another boy also said to him loudly.

Brian couldnt5why they were so unkind to him. For a moment, he thought a bout giving up the show. But he remembered6his friends liked his jokes, and also his teacher ssaid he was very funny. So he decided to prepare for the7

Brian did a great8at the talent show. Everyone loved his performance, and he won the first prize! His teachers and friends were proud of him and said he would be9in the future. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny. Brian didn't understand why Ken said so but he realized that it had10to do with him. He11continued to work towards his dream.

As the years went on, Brian met more people like Ken. Luckily, most people12him and some helped him to become even13He got a lot of chances to perform in movies. He was even invited to appear on television.

Now Brian is a famous comedy14! He is doing what he loves best. He never fee ls worried like those unkind people, and he laughs all day long! Remember the bottom line is that you can't let the behavior of others15your joy. Focuson being the best and happiest that you can be – that's where your energy should go.

Peking Opera is one of China's important traditional art forms. It (regard) as one of the national treasures of China. It was formed in the late 18th century and (become) completely developed in the mid-19th century. is Peking Opera so popular in China? The reason is that it shows rich Chinese culture, including wonderful stories, paintings and clothes. It has four main (kind) of performers called sheng, dan, jing and chou. Each of (they) has its own clothes and face-paintings. Face-paintings with different colors have different meanings. For example, young male (男性的) characters are known as Xiaosheng. Laosheng is an (old) role than Xiaosheng. Dan is a female role. Jing is a colorful face-painted role and chou is a male clown (小丑) role.

Peking Opera tells stories singing with different movements. Some of them are from the history books, most of them are from classical novels. The performance tells stories which have been passed down for thousands of years in Chinese history. Peking opera has become important opera form for Chinese audience. It has even made the people from Western countries interested in it Nowadays more and more Western fans begin to learn the art. Some even come to China (perform) in popular talent shows on CCTV.

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Hi, Li Hua!

I'm going on a holiday to your country this summer with my family. What's the weather like at that time? I'm just planning what I need to take. What clothes do you think I need to pack? And I'm interested in traditional Chinese art, such as papercutting, Chinese clay art and so on. Could you please introduce one kind to me?

Thanks for your help.

Andrew

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Hi, Andrew!

Li Hua