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"Little swallow," said the Prince, "please stay with me one more night. Far away across the city, I see a young man in a small room. He is leaning over a desk, a desk that is covered with papers. He is trying to finish writing a play, but he is too cold to write anymore. There is no fire in the room, and hunger has made him weak."

"I will stay with you one more night," said the swallow, who really had a good heart. "Shall I take him another jewel from your sword?"

"I have no more jewels in my sword, but I have jewels as eyes. Take one of them out and give it to him. He will sell it and buy food to eat and wood for his fire. He will then be able to finish his play."

"Dear Prince," said the swallow, "I cannot take out your eye." And he felt so sad that he began to cry.

"Little swallow," said the Prince, "do as I say."

The swallow took out one of the Prince's eyes and flew away to the writer's room. The young man had his head in his hands, so he did not hear the sound of the bird's wings. When he looked up, he found the beautiful jewel on his desk.

"At last someone likes my writing," he cried. "This is from him or her. Now I can eat, be warm, and finish my play." And he looked happy.

—Adapted from the Happy Prince

One day, the two brothers had a fight over a small misunderstanding (误解), which quickly turned into a bigger problem. They stopped working together and began using malicious words towards each other. After that, neither spoke to the other again.

After a week, someone knocked on Jamie's door. When he opened it, he found a man with a carpenter's (木匠的) toolbox. The man said, "I'm looking for some work. Do you have any small jobs I can help with?"

Jamie thought for a moment and replied, "Yes, I have a job for you." He pointed to a wide ditch (沟渠) outside his farm and said, "My brother and I used to work together, but last week, he dug this ditch to separate our farms. I want you to build a tall fence (围栏) there, so I don't have to see my brother anymore."

The carpenter agreed. Jamie then left for the town to do some shopping. When he came back, instead of the fence he had asked the carpenter to build, he was surprised to see a beautiful bridge across the ditch.

Just as he was about to ask the carpenter what had happened, Jack walked across the bridge with tears (眼泪) in his eyes. "I'm so sorry, Jamie. After everything I've said, you still built this bridge to fix things between us," Jack said. "You're the best brother ever." He then gave Jamie a warm hug.

At that moment, the two brothers realized just how important they were to each other. The bridge was not just a way to cross the ditch—it was a symbol for them to rebuild relationship and understanding.

A month later, the fisherman4 in front of the painter's house. To the painter's5, the fisherman gave him some money again.

The painter said, "You have already given me the money for painting the boat, sir."

The fisherman said, "This time, the money is not for painting the boat, but for6 the hole in the boat. I forgot the hole when I asked you to paint the boat. Then, my son took the boat for a fishing trip. After he left, I suddenly remembered the hole and I felt so7. I tried to call him,8 he didn't answer. Luckily, thanks to your kindness (善举), my son came back9. You saved my son's life."

Sometimes, the smallest act of kindness may mean a lot to other people. So it's10 to be kind and helpful.

Zhang, from Sichuan, said that bamboo weaving in Sichuan has a history of thousands of years. People first used it to make tools, such as1, bags and so on. Now, it has become an art.

After finishing her studies at Chengdu University in 2019, Zhang went back to her hometown to work as a2 work maker. As her3 for the art grew, she went to learn bamboo weaving from a skilled master.

All these helped her make bamboo weaving more fun and4. She tried to use modern colors in this5 art. She also worked with an art student to add metal to bamboo weaving.

"Traditional skills may have gone away, but now they're coming back with new life and becoming part of our lives," Zhang said.

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Dear Paul,

I'm glad to hear from you.

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Yours,

Li Hua

When we shop at a supermarket, we often buy more than we need. This may not be our fault—supermarkets control the way we shop. Every detail is planned. The walkways, music, lights, and advertisements all encourage us to spend more money.

From the moment we enter, the design of a supermarket controls the way we experience the store. Usually, there is one entrance and one exit (出口). Fruits, vegetables, and bread are near the entrance. Fresh vegetables and the smell of bread make the store appear fresh and attractive. This makes us feel good and want to buy more.

In addition, we often walk through the whole store to find what we need. Milk and eggs are usually at the back. Popular products are in the middle. Expensive ones are at eye level for easy reach, while cheaper goods are on lower shelves, requiring us to bend down. The payment area is usually at the exit. In this way, we see more food and spend more.

Supermarkets use other means to influence shopping, too. Slow music makes people shop more slowly and spend more. In a study, shoppers spent 38% more when slow music was played instead of fast music. Most stores also have no clocks or windows, so we lose track of time and stay longer.

So how can we avoid buying too much? First, make a shopping list and only buy what is on it. Second, shop less often—plan meals for several days and shop once or twice a week. Lastly, do not shop when you are hungry, because everything looks delicious then.

I once visited a kindergarten in Shanghai with some students. The school had a bilingual (双语的) program for children starting at the age of two. In many places, English (see) as important for future education.

We watched a group of two-year-olds during "circle time". They could answer simple questions in English about the days of the week and the months of the year, this surprised us a lot. At that age, many children in other countries are not expected (learn) written words so early.

Then we watched three-year-olds having lesson on Humpty Dumpty. They read the words and answered questions about the story. After that, the teacher gave them several eggs and asked them to drop the eggs from the same (high). All the eggs were wrapped except one, so the unwrapped egg broke when it hit the ground. The children laughed they saw the result.

We also saw older children in class. They spoke English quite (good) and followed the classroom rules carefully. Although playtime was also included in the daily schedule, some people might wonder such early learning would put too much pressure on young children. However, the classrooms were cheerful and the children seemed to enjoy. Watching these bilingual children made me think about children's education in a (difference) way.

My name is Rebecca and I'm 11. I'm from Brazil, but my family lives in a1 area, and life isn't easy. My parents work hard so my brother and I can go to school, and we help with the housework after school. But football has always been the2 part of my life. It has3 my life.

My dad wanted my brother to become a4 football player, but he didn't enjoy training. I loved football. When I played, I felt happy and forgot all my5. My mum said, "Football isn't for6." The boys at school didn't want to play with me at first, but when they saw I was good, they7 me to join their team.

One day, a teacher told me about a football team just for girls. They were8 for a competition in March. I really wanted to9 them, so I decided to take this chance10.

When I told my dad and brother, they were very happy. My mum still thought football was a boy's11, but she said nothing more. My dad and brother12 with me every day for six months. In February, the coach told us who would be in the team. When I heard my name, I jumped in the air and shouted with13.

In March, our team went to Rio de Janeiro and14 the competition. Since then, I've made many new friends and become more15. When I grow up, I want to be a professional football player. I also want to learn English so I can travel and talk to people around the world.

The Truth Behind Lying

Most children learn honesty from fairy tales and other stories. Pinocchio (匹诺曹), a famous puppet, must tell the truth, or his nose grows longer. In the US, kids learn six-year-old George Washington bravely admitted cutting the cherry tree, winning his father's praise. These stories tell children "honesty is the best policy".

One reason people lie is to hide mistakes. It is true that everyone does something wrong from time to time. For example, students may lie about unfinished homework, saying it's left at home, just to avoid trouble and save face.

Another reason people lie is to get away from situations they don't want or can't deal with. For example, if a company has a weekend meeting, a manager may not want to go. She may call her boss and give an excuse. People often do this when they don't want to tell the truth and face the results.

However, people sometimes might tell a "white lie". For example, if your good friend has an ugly haircut, you can say it's special instead of "It looks terrible".

People lie for many good and bad reasons. But lying to avoid trouble may bring more trouble in the end. If we know why people want to lie, we may lie less.

A. People lie to avoid difficulties.

B. But people still lie for many reasons.

C. Lying to keep the peace can have positive results.

D. These lies are not bad and help keep good relationships.

E. However, people don't have the courage to say they are wrong.

F. Lying can sometimes make people feel better about themselves.

In the study, the scientists wanted to see if dogs could tell the difference between toys used for pulling or throwing, even if they had not seen the toys before. They selected a group of dogs — mostly border collies (边境牧羊犬).

The scientists set up the experiments in the dogs' homes. There were two kinds of toys: toys for pulling and toys for throwing, like balls. All the toys looked different. When the owners played with a toy, they told the dog "pull" or "throw", so the dog knew what kind of toy it was. The dogs were tested on the toy names four weeks later.

Then the dogs got a new throw toy and a new pull toy to play with, but the owners didn't say the words out loud. The owners then asked the dogs to bring back the "pull" or "throw" toy from a group of all of the toys and the clever dogs got it right most of the time. The experiment shows they can name a toy or thing in their minds by what it is used for.

The study's lead author, Claudia Fugazza from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary, said, "We have shown that dogs learn the names of things really fast and they remember them for a long period, even without repeating them." The next step in the research is to see whether the dogs can work out what things are used for, even if they haven't learned what they're for.

Children can learn both good habits and bad habits from others. Some habits disappear as children grow older. For example, small children may put a finger in their mouth or pull their ears when they feel nervous. However, we usually do not see adults doing these things.

As people grow up, they start to understand social rules better. Adults know that some actions are not polite in public, so they try to control their behavior. Still, adults may show similar habits in different ways. Some people bite their fingers, play with their hair, or put a pen in their mouth when they feel worried or stressed.

Many adults try to build healthy habits to stay strong and live longer. These habits may include eating healthy food, doing exercise regularly, not smoking, and not drinking too much beer or wine. Once people repeat these actions, they slowly become part of daily life.

Teenagers may also develop new habits as they become more independent. Sometimes these habits are good, but sometimes they are not. If a bad habit appears, it may become harder to change later.

Whether we are children or adults, good habits can help us live better lives. By practicing healthy behaviors every day, we can build habits that make our lives happier and healthier.

In 2016, Sagarika created Kids for a Better World, an online platform (平台) that has brought nearly 10,000 young people worldwide to fight climate change. Now 16, she is part of a group of young environmental activists (倡导者). She believes even small actions can create a "ripple effect", helping things move in the right direction and leading to bigger changes.

The platform is for children aged 8 to 16. It teaches them how to help at home and in their communities, such as by planting trees, growing food, recycling, and avoiding plastic. These are lessons Sagarika wants schools to teach, because they can help change our future.

Growing up in a desert city, she deeply understands the need for action. Her city faces challenges like rising temperatures and less water. She believes young people can bring public attention to these problems.

Although she values small daily actions, Sagarika has big plans. She plans to study at Stanford University and continue running her organization. She hopes to encourage others to fight for a greener planet, just as others once encouraged her.

Basic Information

Date: 21st - 22nd March 2026

Location: Allianz Park, London (It's easy to get there by bus, train or car.)

Scale: Over 15,000 visitors yearly

Opening Times

· Saturday 21st March 2026 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

· Sunday 22nd March 2026 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ticket & Age Rules

Age Requirements

· 0-5 years old: Free

· 6-15 years old: Child ticket

· 16 years old and older: Adult ticket

· Special rule: You must be 8 or older to do the zip line.

Ticket Prices

· Children (6-15): £ 10

· Adults (16+): £ 20

· Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children): £ 55

Special Activity Fees (You must buy tickets early.)

· Zip line: £ 50

· Rugby Tour: £ 20

Free Activities

· Soft play

· Face painting

· Crazy golf

· Immersive VR

· Pickleball

· Dark Skies Dome

· Games and competitions

Travel & Services

· A short walk from Twickenham Stadium, London

· Bus routes 281, 267, 481, 490 and H22

· Free parking available

· Food, drinks, accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities provided.

Booking Website live.familytraveller.com

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As I grow up, I am learning to be responsible day by day.

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On July 8,2025, a big basketball event took place in Hangzhou. It was the selection (选拔) for the 2025 Zhejiang Basketball City League, also called "Zhe BA". Many players from different areas (invite) to join the selection.

Before the event started, 15-year-old boy discovered the selection and thought it would be fun to try out. However, when he arrived, he found he needed (be) at least 18 years old to join in. he couldn't play in the selection, he jumped in to practice with the other players for most of the day.

the many young players, there was also a grandpa named Song Zhijian, who was the oldest person at the event. He (quick) became the "most popular" player. With a smile, he said, "I may not be as fast as the young ones, I can still shoot the ball. I believe anyone who (love) the game should have a chance to play."

After three hours of selection, (team) from different areas played friendly matches. Liu Chen, one of the coaches, shared exciting news. He discovered a tall player named Du Haotian. Inspired by (he) grandfather, Du had been playing basketball since he was a little kid.

"Zhe BA" shows that love for basketball has no end. Everyone has a place in the world of basketball!

Lots of people go travelling during holidays. (专家) believe 2026 will be the breakout year for AI tour guides. They think AI can meet tourists' personal needs for travelling.

During the May Day holiday, Wu Hong, a visitor from Dalian, travelled to Shanxi. He didn't want to join a tour group. (代替), he turned to AI for help. He was afraid he would spend a lot of money and he couldn't travel (自由) in a group. Wu Hong input the places he wanted to visit, his travel dates, budget and interests into an AI app. Soon, the AI guide showed him the ways to get around, places to visit, (当地) food to eat and hotels to stay in.

Wu Hong was interested in ancient buildings, so the AI app also (选择) several not-so-famous but cultural places for him. "The places and routes perfectly matched my taste, helping me understand Shanxi better," Wu said.

Suanmeitang (酸梅汤), an ancient Chinese drink, is still popular today. It has a h of over 1000 years. To make it, you can follow these steps.

First, pour some water into a pot. Next, put in the dark plums, berries, and dried orange peel. Then, boil them together for about 40 minutes. F, add sugar in it and then you can drink. You can put in more sugar if you want to make it taste s.

On hot days, enjoying a cup of Suanmeitang can w you up when you feel sleepy and tired.

Sunflowers look like small suns and bring joy to others. There are different sunflowers. Besides yellow sunflowers, there are also red and white ones. On average, sunflowers grow 6-10 feet in height, but ever reached 30 feet! Each flower actually has 2,000 small flowers . They follow the sun across the sky. They move from to west during the day and then move back at night.

Many years ago, people sunflowers as food in North America. Now, sunflowers are also of happiness and friendship. From their sunny appearance to their happy meaning, sunflowers remind us of life's brightest things.

At that time, I was in the seventh grade. I really wanted to fit in (融入) with the "cool" kids, especially Nancy. Nancy was like a superstar.1 in my class wanted to be her friend. I thought2 I could just be more like her, I would be popular.

I started to copy her. I wore3 clothes and ate her favorite food. I began to play chess in my spare time, for it was her favorite4. I did a lot of things like these but I didn't know I was changing myself little by little. Some of my friends5 that and said to me, "What's up with you? You're acting6." However, I didn't care. I was busy trying to catch Nancy's eye. I7 my old friends and started to hang out with Nancy and her group.

One day, I suddenly felt8, because Nancy said something bad about my favorite writer. At that moment, I realized I made a9. I forgot what I really liked. That night, I looked in the10. I could hardly recognize myself. I was11 a copy of someone else.

The next day, I12 copying her. I wore my own clothes, joined my favorite reading group, and talked about the things I really13. There was no change at first, but then something14 happened. People started liking me for me. My old friends were happy, and even some new friends were interested in getting to know the real me.

Here's the fact: being yourself is15 than trying to be someone else. True friends like you for who you are. Each of us is one of a kind, and that's what makes you special.