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In the last passage we've already talked about some dangerous plants, but we don't want to give anyone the wrong idea. The truth is that some plants can hurt you, but most are completely harmless. In fact, there are plenty of plants that are actually very useful to humans.

That is why plants are so popular in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine has been using plants for at least 4,800 years. One of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine is ginseng (人参). Doctors of Chinese medicine believe that ginseng can help your lungs (肺), clean your blood and do many other things. Ginseng also provides energy for people. In fact, many modern energy drinks that you see in stores have ginseng.

In some parts of the U.S., there is a plant called lady fern (蹄盖蕨). This is the plant you need if you've been stung by a bee, or if you've got a small burn or a cut. Lady ferns are great for making your skin feel better. All you have to do is roll one of its leaves and make it into pieces in your hands. The juice inside the leaf will help your skin feel better.

If you're hiking in Europe, look for a flower called tansy (艾菊). This yellow flower is a natural insects' enemy. You just rub it on your skin, and insects will leave you alone.

Sage (鼠尾草) is one of the most useful plants in the world. Because it has so many uses, it's also quite valuable. Human beings have been using sage for a very long time. In Europe before fridges appeared, people used sage to keep food. Over the years, people have used sage to fight all kinds of health problems. Sage has been used to treat colds, stop muscle problems and reduce swelling. In fact, sage comes from the Latin word "salvere", which means "to be saved".

Many people believe Henry Ford 1 the automobile (汽车). But Henry Ford did not start to build his car until 1896, eleven years after two Germans made the world's first automobile.

At that time, almost every carmaker 2 his own cars. It was the best way of advertising (广告). After building his own car, Henry Ford took part in his first and most 3 race. It was in 1901. Before the race, most people believed that Alexander Winton would win because he had enough 4 as a driver. At first, Winton's car took an early lead. However, it lost 5 and slowed down halfway through the race. Ford then caught up and 6 won the race. His name 7 in newspapers nationwide and he became well-known all over the country.

Later, Henry Ford set up a new car company. He said, "I will build a car large enough for the family, but also small and easy enough for a driver to 8 and care for. It will be built of the best materials, by the best workers, and with the simplest plans that modern engineering can produce. It will be so low in 9 that most people can own one."

Finally, he did it. The model T was a car of that kind. It only cost $850. It was a 10 machine that drivers could trust. A lot of people loved and bought the Model T. They wrote stories and songs about it. Thousands of Model Ts were built in the first few years.

Once upon a time, there was a lazy king. He always waited for his men1 him, such as giving him food, drinks and so on. He stayed in his room all day long and2 good food. This made him fat. Finally, he felt ill. Many doctors came to check him3 failed to tell the reason. The king hoped4 man could come and help. Luckily, a wise old man heard the news and wanted5 the king.

"I believe I can help you," the old man said with6 bow.

The king sighed weakly. "Really?7 else has been able to."

The wise man nodded. "I can, but you8 come to my house far from the palace and walk there on9 own."

"Walk?" the king exclaimed (惊叫). "But it's so far!"

"That is exactly how you can become10 again," the wise man replied.

The king agreed. After staying11 bed for a year, the king walked on the road again. It was a long way to walk. When he reached the wise man's house, he was uncomfortable. After taking a seat and drinking12 water, the king felt much13. The wise man took out a special stick and said to the king, "Carry this stick and walk for an hour twice a day. That's the secret to your health."

The king followed the man's advice. After two months, the king lost weight and all his sickness disappeared. From then on, the king kept14 every day. He knew it was the secret to good health.15 simple yet powerful secret!

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Hong Jindiao is a 33-year-old puppetry (木偶戏) artist from Fujian, China. The long history of puppetry dates back to the Han Dynasty. Hong (begin) to learn puppetry as a small child. The training at art school was hard., he never gave up. Hong has a deep love traditional Chinese culture. He devotes (he) to showing some famous historical people, like Guan Yu. These puppets on Hong's hands are alive on the stage (舞台).

Hong also wants to be (create) in his old art form and draws more younger people's eyes.

So he has learned different puppetry skills to make it (interesting) than before and set up the Shenzhen Puppet Art Theatre (剧院) (train) young students.

Hong's talents take him out of China. His shows like Riding Alone have been performed in many (place), even in the UK and Russia. He said, "As important part of the world's culture, I am happy to see that Chinese traditional puppetry has been welcomed in other countries."

Hong Jindiao is (true) a puppeteer who has given all his life to this art, passing on the past and helping Chinese culture keep alive and go overseas.

Do you often get angry? Anger is a kind of feeling. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, or when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then breaks it, you may get really angry.

For example, you breathe (呼吸) faster, your face turns red, and you may want to break something, but sometimes, you keep your anger inside. The problem is that if you do this, you may get a headache (头疼) or not feel comfortable. In fact, it's not good to hide (压抑) your anger, and it's common for you to get angry sometimes. But keeping anger inside usually just makes things worse. Try to let it out in the right way, without hurting others or yourself.

When you get angry, you can talk about it with other people. When you talk about anger, those bad feelings can start to go away. Here are some other things you can do when you start to feel angry. For example, talk to a good friend, count from 1 to 100, go for a bike ride, think about good things and so on.

So you should think carefully before you take action. Don't let your anger control you. Try your best to control your anger!

A. Remember that how you act when you are angry can make everything better or worse.

B. So you need to let your anger out.

C. You may get really happy.

D. Usually, your body will tell you when you are angry.

E. Many things can make you angry.

F. It's helpful to talk about your anger with an adult, such as your parent or a teacher.

Why Are Tennis Scores So Strange?

One, two, three... Most sports have a pretty easy scoring system (计分系统), but tennis is a bit different. In each game, both players start with zero—called "love". After one person scores (得分), the point becomes 15. The next point is 30, then 40, and the following point wins that game.

Some wonder why we do the points this way. Why not just "1, 2, 3, game Queen Won," for example? Unluckily, we don't know much about the beginning of this scoring system. We only know that it was different. In the early days of the sport, the points were 15, 30, 45 not 40. A poem (诗歌) from the 1410s counted the points of a game between King Henry V of England and the French Dauphin (法国王储) as 15, 30, 45. This was easier to understand because every time one scored, it was by 15.

But why do we give players 15 points when it's actually just a single point?      ★      One popular story says that the numbers have something to do with clocks. People may have felt that the four quarters of a clock were a good way to score the game. But not everyone is happy with that story. Some people point out that people didn't begin to use minute hands until the late 1500.

You may find it strange to use "love" for a score of zero. Some believe that it came from the French word "L'oeuf" (the egg)—after all, the number zero looks like a duck or goose egg. Others like a more romantic idea about its beginning: Some people play tennis for love even if they don't win anything.

No matter how strange the scoring system may be, tennis is enjoyed all around the world. Tens of millions play it, with even more watching it on TV or their phones. So, why not pick up your racket (or sit down on your sofa) and enjoy some fun with tennis?

This summer, my family and I had a staycation in Shanghai. We didn't go anywhere far away, but we still make two "accomplishments (成就) "

The first thing I did was get better at ping-pong. I went to a two week-long ping-pong camp. Every morning, I had to wake up at 6 am and arrive at school for intensive (集中的) training that lasted for six hours. Our coach was Zhou Miaogen, who used to train many famous world winners. He taught us many useful skills. I made many new friends as well!

Also, we went to a nearby island called Shengsi in the East China Sea. We stayed in wooden (木制的) houses. There was a beach with clear blue waters and golden sand right outside our window. The seafood there was very delicious. Every night, we walked along the beach. We also rented a jet ski (喷气式水艇) to ride in the sea. It was really exciting, especially when the waves dragged (拖动) us farther away from the shore (海岸).

After my staycation, I now understand why it is so popular. Sometimes, we don't need to go far away. As long as you make plans, you can still relax and have fun. Why not try it out?