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Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing (令人迷惑的). Recently, a group of Americans who taught English in other countries shared their experiences. They realized that misunderstanding happened in their daily life quite often, even over something as simple as "yes" and "no".

On her first day in Micronesia, an island in the Pacific (太平洋), Lisa thought people didn't notice her. It was a hot day. She went into a store and asked, "Do you have cold drinks?" The woman there didn't say anything. Lisa asked again. Still, the woman said nothing. Later, Lisa learned the woman had answered her-she raised her eyebrows (眉毛), which means "yes" in Micronesia.

Jenny remembered her experience in Bulgaria, a European country. She went to a restaurant famous for its cabbage. She asked the waiter, "Do you have cabbage today?" He nodded his head. Jenny waited, but the cabbage never came. In that country, a nod means "no".

Tom had a parallel problem when he was in India. After explaining something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They answered with many different nods and shakes of the heads. He thought some didn't understand, so he explained again. When he asked again, they did the same. He soon found out that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. You need to know where a person is from to understand whether they mean "yes" or "no".

Animals from elephants to horses to dogs always show their sadness about others' death, but less is known about the house cat. If a human or another animal close to them dies, would a cat feel sad? A team of researchers from Oakland University tried to answer the question. They interviewed 412 cat owners about their cats' actions after another cat or dog in the family passed away.

They found that cats showed actions related to sadness—such as eating and playing less after the death of a fellow (同类的) pet. Besides, some cats also spent more time alone and slept more after the death. All of these actions mean they may be in sadness. Jennifer Vonk, a member of the researchers, said, "It's not that I want the cats to be sad. We just want to know if our pets would miss us when something bad happens to us."

Researchers didn't see "big changes" in cats, but these changes mirrored similar changes we found in dogs before. It means dogs develop in a more social way than cats.

Vonk added that cat owners who felt sadder themselves reported more sadness in their living cats, and this point might make a difference to the result. Therefore, more studies in this area would be necessary before we could draw any conclusions (结论). But Vonk, a cat owner herself, said that cats might experience sad feelings in ways that we didn't know before.

Lin Keya from Urumqi, Xinjiang, spent a few days in a3 nearby for the National Day holiday this year. There, she4 to the sounds of roosters (公鸡) and slept5 under the moonlight. "Being in nature saved my tired soul (灵魂)," Lin told Xinhua News Agency. The village was just a two-hour drive from her home.

6 traveler, Ms Peng, travelled with her family from Guiyang to Zunyi. They are two cities in southwest China. She said busy sightseeing tours only made you tired and bored. What truly attracts (吸引) people now is deep trips. "Spending7 time on the road gave us more time to enjoy the place," said Peng.

This trend is growing8 China is developing its high-speed rail network (高铁路网). It now9 over 46,000 km. The high-speed rail network joins over 96 percent of cities with more than 500,000 people together, reported China Daily. High-speed trains give many travelers,10 elderly ones, easy and relaxing trips.

Let's go and take a short trip close to your home now!

A: Hi! Yaming! You look excited. What are you reading?

B: Hi! Amy.

A: Really? Like what?

B: It's about nature's amazing facts, like the fastest-growing plants and the fastest animals.

A: Wow, sounds interesting! I learned that bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in class.

B: You're right.

A: Wow, sounds interesting!

B: Certainly. Bamboo can only blossom (开花) for once in its life.

A: That's too bad. I don't know that before. Where is the biggest bamboo forest in China? I want to visit it one day.

B:

A: Thanks for telling me so much, Yaming.

B: You're welcome.
 

A. As soon as it blossoms, it will die. So you can't see the flowers.

B. Bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day.

C. I'm reading a book on animals and plants.

D. Could you please tell me more about it?

E. At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan.

During my summer vacation, we visited an ancient town with my family. The view of thousands of shining stars over the peaceful lake. There, I met Leo, a local boy. how different our lives were, we soon found we —the love for old stories about the town. We talked about everything., we hung out around the small town and read in the town's bookstore together. He showed me his home, a traditional old house. They treated me warmly. It made me. I learnt that friendship can happen anywhere.

1. 生活上的一个主要变化(如作息、课余时间等)；

2. 学习上的一个主要变化(如科目、作业量、学习计划等)；

3. 与朋友相处的一个变化(如互动方式、互相帮助的情况等)；

4. 谈谈自己对于这些变化的感受。

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1. 词数80-100，文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 语言通顺，语法无误；

3. 文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息。

Dear Mike,

I'm happy to receive your letter. Let me tell you about my changes since Grade 9.

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Yours,

Li Hua

Chinese paper cutting is one of the most precious folk arts in China. It (play) an important role in traditional Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years.

(make) a paper cutting work, you only need simple tools: a pair of scissors, a sharp knife and some colored paper. The process looks easy, it needs you to work (patient) — even a small mistake can ruin the whole work.

The themes of Chinese paper cutting are rich. Most of them are about lucky things, such as (fish), peacocks and Chinese characters like "xi (joy)". During festivals like the Spring Festival, people often put bright paper cuts windows to make their homes look cheerful.

Many people wonder paper cutting first appeared. According to historical records, it was invented during the Han Dynasty. At first, it was used for religious activities. Later, it slowly became widely loved art form among common people.

Over time, paper cutting spread to different parts of China. Each region developed (it) own style. For example, northern paper cuts are usually bold and lively, while southern ones (cut) delicately with fine lines. Today, this art is still alive, and more young people are learning it to keep the tradition going.

it is to keep practicing listening every day! It helps us make progress faster.

Listening materials on many English-learning apps every day.

The teacher told us that we the key words while listening.

I be afraid of listening tests because I could never understand them.

We can improve our listening English movies often.

The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), known as "China's Sky Eye", is a world-famous scientific facility in Guizhou. It plays a key role in exploring the universe, such as detecting cosmic signals and studying black holes.

Many teenagers are becoming interested in FAST. Lin Tao, a 15-year-old student, began to love astronomy after his science class talked about FAST. He now reads space books every week because FAST makes knowledge of the universe easy to get. For Lin Tao, FAST is not just a big telescope but a door to the starry sky.

A survey by a local science group shows that 86% of 400 students want to know more about space after learning about FAST. "More teens come to ask how FAST works—they think it's cool," says Dr. Li, a researcher at the FAST center. "Instead of textbook learning, teens prefer learning through FAST visits or short videos. These ways make science fun to understand."

FAST helps more teenagers love science. It also lets them know that science is an important way to explore the universe. Now, teens see science as an exciting adventure, not a boring task.

Do you often struggle to finish your homework on time? Do you find it hard to remember what you've learned in class?. Good study habits can solve these problems, and they are not hard to develop if you follow the right steps.

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A clear plan helps you use time wisely. For example, you can list your homework in order of difficulty every evening— finish the hard subjects (like math or physics) when you're most focused, and save easy ones (like English reading) for later. You can also set a time limit for each task, such as 40 minutes for math exercises and 20 minutes for vocabulary review.

●Take regular breaks while studying

Studying for hours without stopping will make you tired and slow down your thinking.. A 10-minute break every hour works well— you can stretch your body, drink some water, or look out the window to relax your eyes. This way, you'll stay energetic and learn more efficiently.

●Review what you've learned regularly

It's easy to forget new knowledge if you don't review it. You can spend 10 minutes every night going over your class notes, and do a small review of the whole week's content on weekends.. For example, you can make flashcards for English words or math formulas to review anytime.

●Ask for help when you're stuck

Don't be afraid to ask for help if you can't understand a problem or a concept.. They can explain things in a way that's easier for you to follow. Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness— it's a smart way to learn faster.

A. Make a daily study plan

B. We all feel this way when we study too long

C. It helps you remember knowledge better

D. The following tips can help you develop good study habits

E. You can ask your teachers during class or your classmates after class

F. Try to finish all your homework before watching TV or playing games

Last month, No.5 Middle School held a "Double Ninth Care Activity". Over 200 Grade 9 students took part in it. They visited a local nursing home (养老院) near the school. Some students prepared handwritten cards with best wishes for the elderly. Others brought small gifts, like scarves and gloves. During the visit, students chatted with the elderly about their lives— some elderly people shared stories about their childhood, while students talked about their school life. A group of students even put on a short performance, singing old songs that the elderly loved.

Wang Yu, one of the students, said, "Before this activity, I only knew the Double Ninth Festival from textbooks. But after talking to the elderly in the nursing home, I realized it's not just a date— it's a day to make the elderly feel warm." The headmaster of the school said, "We hope these activities can let students get close to traditional culture. Respect for the elderly is a key part of our culture, and it should be passed down from generation to generation."

Similar activities are now popular in many schools. They not only help students understand traditional festivals better, but also teach them important life values. In a fast-changing world, keeping these traditions alive is more important than ever.

The Smart Note-Taking Pen looks like a regular pen, but it has a small camera and a bluetooth chip inside. When students write on special notebooks, the pen records every word they write and sends the content to their phones or tablets in real-time. If they miss what the teacher says, they can play back the audio (声音) that the pen records at the same time as writing. What's more, when students finish their math exercises, they can scan the answers with the pen. The pen will connect to an app to analyze the mistakes and explain the right solutions—this helps students understand where they go wrong without waiting for teachers' feedback.

Li Ming, a Grade 9 student, used to spend 2 hours checking his math homework every day. After using the pen for a month, he now only needs 40 minutes. "I don't have to mark mistakes one by one anymore," he said. "The pen tells me the problems directly, and I can focus on fixing them."

The Smart Note-Taking Pen doesn't replace teachers. Instead, it helps students study more efficiently. It shows that technology can be a good helper for learning, as long as we use it properly.

Handicraft Class

Learn to make paper cutting (traditional Chinese art).

Time: 4:00 p.m~5:30 p.m., 18th October

Place: Room 203, Art Building

Only for Grade 9 students. ¥15 for paper materials.

English Corner

Practice spoken English with foreign teachers.

Time: Every Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.~6:00 p.m.

Place: School Garden (near the library)

All Grade 9 students are welcome. Free (bring your notebook).

Movie Night

Watch The Miracle Worker (English with Chinese subtitles).

Time: 6:30 p.m.~8:00 p.m., 25th October

Place: School Hall

All Grade 9 students. Free entry (no snacks provided).

Tom was from America and he started to learn Chinese when he moved to China. At first, Chinese characters (汉字) seemed like a mystery to him. He felt bored and wanted to1 sometimes.

One day, Tom's grandpa, who had lived in China for years, noticed his problem. Grandpa sat with Tom and gave him a2—a Chinese storybook with simple characters. "Start with this, Tom. You'll like it," Grandpa said. Tom took the book3 and tried to read a page every day.

Weeks later, there was a Chinese speech competition at school. Tom was4 to join but afraid he couldn't do well. Grandpa encouraged him, "Just speak out what you know. Be5."

During the competition, Tom was nervous at first. But when he saw Grandpa smiling at him, he felt6. He spoke about his love for Chinese culture. When he finished, the audience7.

Tom got a prize for his speech. He ran to tell Grandpa8. Grandpa hugged him and said, "I knew you could do it.Your9 made you succeed."

Later, Tom found learning Chinese became easier. He even started to write short stories in Chinese. Looking back, Tom thought the storybook and Grandpa's encouragement were helpful, but the real reason was his own10.

The Buyi people have a special festival called "June 6th". It's an important day for them. On this day, families get together. They usually wear traditional clothes. People sing and dance to celebrate they think it will bring good luck.

In the morning, they prepare nice food. Rice cakes and chicken are popular. Young people help the old show respect (尊敬). In some places, people also have horse races the afternoon of June 6th.

Children love this festival. They often get small gifts the festival starts. Everyone has a great time on "June 6th".