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Old people believe that after Dragon Head-raising Day, there will be more rain. And rain is very important for farming. So Dragon Head-raising Day is the start of spring and farming.

People have many ways to celebrate the Dragon Head-raising Day. The most popular one is to have a haircut.

Many people believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to their uncles, their mother's brothers. They believe getting a haircut on Dragon Head-raising Day can drive away bad luck.

During the Dragon Head-raising Day, people eat food named after dragons. On that day people eat noodles called "dragon whisker (须) noodles", dumplings called "dragon ears" and spring rolls.

People also hold activities like dragon dancing on the day. In some places in Shandong Province, people make dragon lanterns, too. Small reed (芦苇) boats go down the river and carry the lanterns, which stand for people's best wishes and good luck.

For me, skating was more important than anything else in the world. Nothing else filled my heart with so much happiness. I spent 24 hours a week developing my skills. I had no social life or interests except skating. And I got the first place in nearly every match.

Unluckily, during one match, I fell and was badly hurt. The doctor told me that I couldn't skate anymore. And even everyday life became difficult.

The accident took away all of my happiness and success. I lost heart and had no idea who I would become. After eight months I realized something had to change. I didn't sit around and waste my days any longer. I began to work for the local community (社区). By volunteering as a swimming teacher and summer reading teacher for kids, I got an idea of who I wanted to become. After a few months, I found a new interest. Little by little, I was confident in myself again.

Sometimes, challenges in life will get in our way. We can choose to stay behind or try to get past these challenges.

My accident was a big challenge for me. It didn't stop me from reaching success. Today, I'm a very confident person and I always face my life with a smile.

When we first met in a summer camp, we got along so well. But then something happened at a picnic. "Did you hear about the shopping centre news?" asked one of our friends Levar. "They want to cut down lots of trees to make room for a shopping centre."

"That's terrible! We have to stop that," I said.

"I don't agree," said Karina. "The shopping centre would give new jobs to people in need."

"But animals would lose their homes!" I said. "I want people to have jobs, but it doesn't mean cutting down trees."

I wished Karina could agree with me about saving the trees, but she had her reasons for believing what she did. I was so angry that I didn't talk to her for days.

Later, my mother knew it and said to me, "No two people are the same. You should respect each other. And no matter what happens, the difference doesn't mean losing a good friend."

After listening to my mum's words, I said sorry to Karina and we are still good friends now.

My class is going to have a "Talent Day" next week. I (join) it because I want to show my guitar playing. At first, I thought it was (possible) for me to do well because my guitar skills were not good. My teacher said, "You should set a (person) goal first, like practicing 20 minutes a day." Then, I need to try (I) best to follow this goal. She also told me to take small (step) instead of rushing. So I made a (day) practice plan. My friend Amy always encourages me to build (confident). When I play guitar, she sits next to me and listens. I know I must finish (improve) my song before "Talent Day". My dad is strict me about my practice. He worked as a music teacher, so he gives me good advice. He tells me to focus the music and enjoy playing. I also try to be active our class's practice activities. Every time I want to give up, the thought of "Talent Day" always reminds me to keep going. Last week, I (make) some wrong notes, I didn't stop – I know everyone makes mistakes. I feel confident now. I believe I can surely do it well (final).

This term, I was in Grade 8. We learned a new subject-physics. At first, I felt a bit 1 because I didn't know anything about it. But now, I 2 physics a really cool and useful subject. It helps me understand why some things happen in everyday life, like why apples fall from trees and how lights work.

Learning physics 3 much effort. I believe I can learn it well if I 4 my study plans. First, it is important to listen carefully in class. When the teacher 5 new concepts (概念), I will take notes and ask questions if I don't understand.

Second, I know I might make 6 while studying physics. If I make mistakes, I will write them down in my notebooks. That's because mistakes will teach me what I need to improve.

In the end, I will practice more. 7 some parts of physics seem hard, they become easier when I practice more. At first, when I learned about how things moved, it seemed difficult, but 8 it was easy. Finishing my physics homework on time is my first 9 every day. I will also read interesting physics books and watch science videos on weekends.

I'm excited to learn more about physics and 10 this amazing subject!

假如你是李华，学校英文公众号正在开展以"我所钟爱的学科"为主题的征文活动。请你投稿，谈谈你最喜欢的初中学科，为什么喜欢该学科，课堂有什么活动，以及你打算如何学好它。

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提示问题：●What is your favourite subject? Why?

●What activities do you have in class?

●What are you going to do to learn it well?

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It the world of nature.

He wants to and of writing.

I will and .

It's for students .

Li Jun is a Peking Opera performer from the Shanghai Jingju Theater Company. The 59-year-old took up his smart phone and started livestreaming. Unlike performing on a real stage, Li uses common places as his stage, including his office and study room. Besides singing, Li also teaches viewers (观众) something about Peking Opera. People can ask him questions and get answers directly.

"Livestreaming has brought this traditional art down to earth." One viewer said, "It gives young people an easier way to learn more about the traditional art." Li has more than 6,000 fans on Douyin, while one of his videos got 42,000 views on Bilibili.

On March 26th, 2020, Bilibili livestreamed a huafu show on the third China Huafu Day. Performers showed clothes in traditional Chinese styles, including those from Wei, Tang and Ming dynasties. During the show, viewers not only enjoyed looking at the clothes, but also watched how performers used ancient (古代的) styles of make-up (化妆).

As Guangming Daily said, livestreaming has come to a new stage through which traditional culture can be kept alive.

I asked Mrs. Peterson for advice. She said, "Plan how you will finish each part of the homework and write your plan down. Turn the homework into smaller pieces, and do not wait until the last minute to start!"

When I went home from school, "Why do teachers give us so difficult homework?" I cried. "This homework should be finished in a month, and I will never finish it on time."

"Audra, this is not so bad," Gus, my brother, began. When I started to refuse him, he put up his hand to stop me. "I am not trying to talk with you, because it is a big project and you will have to work hard, but you can turn the project into smaller ones with shorter dates."

Gus opened his notebook and drew a two-column (两栏) chart. In the left column, he wrote requirement (要求). In the right column, he wrote a date that was a few days before the final date for the project.

Looking at this schedule (时间表), I felt relaxed. I began to think that the project might be possible. I found that everything would be finished on time. It was really helpful to make a study plan.

I'm interested in fishing. Great! I know who can be my new friend.

I find I can enjoy most beauty on the road by cycling to the country. I know who can be my best company.

Now I know who can go to the sports ground to play football with me every Thursday afternoon.

Jessica is the first one. She stands up and says, "Hello, boys and girls! My name is Jessica. I am twelve years old. I3 Tianjin, but now I live with my family in Beijing. I4 swimming best. I go swimming with my parents every week. I am good at Maths. I love5 and I have a cute dog. It is two years old. It is black and white. I like it very much. Thank you!"

Mike sits next to Jessica. Now it's his turn. He says, "Hi, everyone! I'm6 to meet you all. I am Mike. I am7 years old too. I am from Beijing. I am tall and strong. I like sports and I go for a run every morning. My favourite subject is8. We usually have classes in the labs and do experiments (实验). I like making friends. Let's be friends. Thanks!"

—I ________ school uniform, of course.