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On April 19, there was a half marathon (马拉松) in Beijing, China. About 12, 000 runners took part in it. 21 man-like robots also joined the same race. It was the first race of its kind. 

There were robot races in the past, but not this long. A half marathon is 21 km long. It is a good way to see how the robots worked under real-life conditions(条件). So the goal of the race wasn't to win, it was to finish. And six of the robots met that goal. 

The robots in the race were in different sizes. The largest, called "Tiangong Ultra" was 180 cm tall. The smallest, called "Little Giant" was just 75 cm tall. To join the race, the robots had to run on two feet, like humans. 

As with human runners, low (低) energy was a problem for the robots, too. Tiangong fell once because of a low energy. The same thing happened to other robots, too. 

The biggest problem was probably overheating. It was cool in the morning, but as the temperature climbed, workers had to help cool the robots. Once, Little Giant had smoke coming out of its head. 

The first robot to run across the finish line was Tiangong. It finished the race in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds. That was far behind most human runners. But the race was great, even for the robots who didn't finish. They will help robot scientists make better human-like robots in the future. 

"Hey, kids, " said Dad. "Why do you look so unhappy?"

"We were going to play with our new football, " said Tex. 

"Yeah, " said Indi. "But then it started raining super hard. "

"Hm, " said Dad. "Sounds like this is the perfect weather for Rainball. "

"Rainball?" said Tex and Indi together. "What's Rainball?"

"Come on, " said Dad. "I'll show you. "

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"Okay, Indi, " called Dad. "Go out by the apple tree for a long pass (传球)!"

"I've got it! I've got it!"" Indi shouted as she jumped and kicked through the puddles (水坑). 

"Okay, Tex!" called Dad. "Give that football a good, strong kick. "

"Sure thing, " said Tex. He gave the ball a big kick, but then he fell down in the mud (泥地). "Whoops!"

"No problem, " said Dad. "Falling down in the mud is half the fun of Rainball!"

Tex, Indi, and Dad were having so much fun playing Rainball that they didn't notice when the rain stopped. 

"Wait, " said Indi, looking up. "The rain stopped. ""

And, just then, a big rainbow filled the sky!

"Wow!" said Tex. "    ▲    We got to play Rainball and see an amazing rainbow on the same day. "

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Hi Bruce,

I am glad to hear that you are visiting a Chinese family. I'd like to give you some suggestions on how to behave properly in a Chinese family.

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Yours,

Li Hua

Learn to accept yourself

Whether you're young or old, accepting yourself is the first step towards improving self-esteem. You should understand that each of us is made imperfect. It's natural to feel bad about ourselves sometimes, but you should know that there are many things you can do to love yourself. You can start by listing all the good things about yourself.

Exercise and get a new hobby

Daily exercise can help you improve your immune system (免疫系统), keep fit, and increase your self-esteem and happiness. We may feel bored if we don't have enough physical activity and exciting events. You can stop self-doubt by turning it into a newfound hobby such as painting, swimming or planting your favorite plants.

Take care of yourself

If you're under pressure or feel unhappy, you can get a new haircut, or spend a wonderful vacation to bring back your inner drive. Eating healthy food and taking enough rest and sleep are also very important to regaining self-esteem.

Help other people

A great way to feel good about yourself is to help other people. Through volunteer work, you can help people and may find yourself actually lucky enough.

Ask for help

Low self-esteem can be a big problem when everything seems not to work for you. So, as much as possible, ask for help from experts.

Don't forget to take reasonable action, and don't be shy to ask for help. In a word, you'll improve self-esteem with proper ways.

After several months had gone by, I began to notice that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself, "I wonder why that woman doesn't wash her window. It really looks terrible."

One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside. Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! Across the way, I can see the woman sitting by her window clearly. Her window was clean! Then I suddenly realized I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window.

That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings (缺点)?

Since then, whenever I wanted to judge someone, I asked myself first, "Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?" Then I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see the world about me more clearly.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won't happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese-culture and tradition. As Confucius （孔子） said thousands of years ago:

How happy we are.

To meet friends from a far!

Even when I don't ride the Ferris wheel, I also like to look at it, especially when it was lit up at 4. That's so amazing. In fact, the first Ferris wheel was made to be seen, not to be 5.

The first Ferris wheel was made and named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He made it 6 the Chicago World Fair in 1893. It was the tallest building there, which is 80.4 meters high. Visitors to the fair were so surprised to 7 the big thing.

Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride, 8 that doesn't mean you should take it for granted (认为它理所当然). 9, be thankful for Ferris' invention. Next time you are at an amusement park, don't just look up at the Ferris wheel. Take 10 for a spin (旋转)!

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The biggest change in my life

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Mr White: Hello! Welcome to my farm.

Jim: Thank you! Wow, your farm is so big!?

Mr White: They are horses.

Jim:?

Mr White: We have nineteen.

Jim: Are these tomatoes?

Mr White:. Please try some! They' re good.

Jim: Thanks.

Kate: Look! So many eggs!?

Mr White: The hens are under the apple tree. Let's go to feed (喂) them, OK?

Jim and Kate:

Today we went on a school trip to a farm! It was unforgettable experience! In the morning, we(explore) the farm. There were many fruits and vegetables. The farmer told (we) about how these fruits and vegetables go from the fields to our tables. I was very (interest) because I usually only see them in the supermarket.

Then we got straight to work! First, we picked some strawberries. The work seemed easy it took much time to get it right. (slow), we filled many baskets. In the afternoon, the farmer taught us to cut leaves from tomato plants. This helps them to grow (much) fruit. Finally, we watered the plants. Plants need so much work! It was tiring but I enjoyed (work) with my hands. Farming isn't easy! The farmer let us take some vegetables home. My mum cooked some for dinner, and they certainly tasted better when you worked them. They were so fresh and delicious!

In the beginning, after I checked the homework list, I found that many students didn't hand in their homework. I was a little worried. I felt the job for me at that time was to push those students. So I spoke so loudly that my face turned red.

It made the students angry, too. I was asked by one of my classmates, "Why are you shouting at me?" Then I suddenly realized I had done something wrong. I should talk to my classmates in a kind way but not get so angry.

After that, I changed the way I spoke. "Excuse me. Could you please hand in your homework?" I said. To my surprise, many students understood me much better and finished their homework quickly.

I have found the best way to communicate, so I can successfully solve problems. Now, I am getting along well with all my classmates. I also realize that a good monitor should be responsible and patient. I really value this experience.

William Shakespeare was born in April1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. In the 1500s, it used to take two days  (ride) the100miles from Stratford to London. He went to his local grammar school from the age of seven until 15. Only boys attended school in the (sixteen) century. In 1582, when he was just 18 years old, Shakespeare married28-year-old Anne Hathaway, a farmer's daughter. They had three (child): Susanna in 1583, and twins, Judith and Hamnet, in 1585. 

He came to London in about 1590 and by1592 he had become  well-known actor and playwright. Then for two years, from1592——1594, Shakespeare wrote most of his poetry. Most of his 37 plays  (write) between 1594 and 1613. 

Six of Shakespeare's plays have an (Italy) background, such as Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice. Because of this, many people believed that he had visited Italy,  there is no evidence(证明) of this. 

He was famous during his lifetime. His plays and poems were  (high)regarded by other writers. He died  April 23rd, 1616 in Stratford. It surprises many people that the only thing he left his (lucky) wife was their" second best bed"!

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In the mountains by the Wujiang River in Guizhou, sits a small village— Tongling. The village is home to a special library called" Reading Power". It is the place that many  (child) dreams begin in, Amolan, a young woman from the village, is the library owner. 

Amolan was born in 1990 in Tongling. She spent her childhood  (do) farm work and feeding sheep after school. At the age of 12, she studied in the fifth grade and  (fall) in love with reading and collecting books at school. "The smell of the books makes me think of the fragrance(芳香) of flowers. " Amolan said. She went to study in a middle school in a small town. 

 finishing gaokao, Amolan returned to her village with a lot of books. Many children in the village went to borrow books from her. Her idea of starting the library came to mind. "Ihope to help  (they) with my books. That's one of my dreams. "

In 2011, while still a college student, Amolan brought  (many) books back to Tongling Village. She then built the library "Reading Power" with the help of her parents. The library now has a  (collect) of more than 50, 000 books.

So far Amolan  (set) up several libraries in the mountains of Guizhou. And now she has  much big dream. She hopes more children can walk out of the mountains and make their dreams come true reading. 

Late one night, Gulliver received a warning that some nobles(贵族) wanted him killed. Even the emperor of Lilliput wanted to give him less food to  (节约) money. It was true Gulliver was very expensive. 

 (很快地) he wrote a letter to the emperor, "I'm off to visit Blefuscu, as I promised. " Then he hurried down to the sea (之间) Lilliput and Blefuscu. The king of Blefuscu  (他自己) came out to meet Gulliver. 

"Welcome!" cried the king. "Stay as long as you like. " (行走) on the beach a week later, Gulliver saw out at sea a small boat, but a full-sized one. It was floating upside down in the water. Gulliver rushed to the king. He begged, "Can you help me rescue(营救) the boat? This could be my chance to go home. ""Of course, " said the king. "Take some ships to help you. "

Gulliver swam out to the boat, holding ropes from each of the ships. With the ships pulling and Gulliver pushing, the boat was (带来) safely to the bank. Gulliver and the  (国王) men set about fixing the boat for his long journey home. Soon, the boat was finished. "I'd like to leave now, "Gulliver told the king. "But no one at home will (相信) my story. Could I take some of your people with me?" "It is  (不可能的) for me to allow that, " said the king. "But you may take some cows and a sheep. " He also gave Gulliver fifty bags of gold coins. "I don't want you to go, " he said. "But I have  (理解) why you have to go. " "Thank you, " said Gulliver. "I'll never forget you all. "

In Chinese culture, the red color stands for many good things, such as  and happiness. But you had better not write names or letters with red pens. Why?

In  times, red was the symbol of power. Not everyone could write with red pens—— only emperors. Writing names with red pens was also  with death. So people the criminals' names with red pens. Since words written in red carry bad meanings, people don't write letters with red pens. Nowadays, red pens are used for proofreading(校对). Teachers mark students' homework with a red pen. But, writing names or letters with red pens is  a bad idea. 

From November 28th to December 3rd, 2023, a delegation of China's manned space program paid a six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao, During their stay,  (他们) visited several primary and secondary schools and two universities in Hong Kong, and gave a big speech in Macao. The  (中国的) astronauts encouraged local young people to realize the dream of space exploration. 

Also, the delegation  (出席) the opening ceremony of the" China Manned Space Exhibition". The exhibition was open to all people in Hong Kong and Macao for  (免费的) until February 18th, 2024. 

Shum Tze-man is a Hong Kong middle school student. She was  (深地) attracted by the performances of astronauts. "Our country's space industry has become world-leading. I'm so  (自豪的) of our nation and this makes me crazier about space exploration, " Shum said. 

"The reports of space experts  (包括) a lot of professional knowledge of physics and astronomy.  (尽管) some of them were difficult to understand, they made me eager to explore space, " a student from Lingnan Middle School in Macao said. 

The delegation's visit shows that our country puts a high value on the  (科学)and technology education of young students in Hong Kong and Macao. The space station is  (像) home for the astronauts in space. It is hoped that astronauts from Hong Kong and Macao will soon appear at the space station to make our home in space livelier and happier.