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EcoCentral

This website is all about looking after the earth. There are facts about different animals, as well as information about forests, deserts and oceans. You can upload your own videos onto the site for everyone to see.

TeenPress

This is one of the best sites on the web for teenagers who love writing. You can share your work with others, and there are message boards where you can chat about things that are important to you.

ChannelTwenty

On this site you can watch a daily news program and search for information about big news stories. There are also videos on different subjects, articles about famous bands, games and competitions.

Inside-the-cover

Finding out about your favorite writers is easy on this site. There are lots of interesting articles and information about the latest books. You can read blogs by well-known writers and post questions to them. And you are likely to get replies from them.

Tune-in

There are millions of songs on this website for you to download or listen to online. You can save your favorite songs in your own list. If you're in a band, you can record your music and upload it. The website is large, but the menus are easy to use.

ScienceZone

There's lots of information on this site about maths, chemistry and biology. You can visit some of the world's most famous museums, or watch wildlife via webcams. There are also some very cool games, such as Save the Planet.

After college I wanted to make a difference in the world, so I joined the Peace Corps and (become) a volunteer teacher in Namibia. This was my first time going abroad and living local people. Simply getting used to the living conditions was a big challenge. Honestly, my first choice wasn't Africa, but I am thankful that I (send) there. Before Namibia, I never thought I would adapt to such a situation. Step outside of your comfort zone and face the challenge. You won't regret it.

Saving nature is at the very heart of what we do as World Wildlife Fund (WWF). We protect wildlife for many reasons. It is a source of inspiration. It boosts a sense of wonder. It is fundamental(重要的) to the balance of nature. In our work, WWF  (focus) on saving populations of the most important species in the wild.  (final), by protecting species, we save this beautiful and irreplaceable planet  is called home. 

On the first day of my first grade, I (stand) by the door with butterflies in my stomach. I voiced my biggest concern to my mother, "How will I make friends?" She (hand) me advice, "Be yourself." For the past 20 years, I (live) by these words. Soon I will graduate and become part of the real world. Nervously facing (challenge), I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words "Be yourself."

I was lucky enough to test into the best high school in the city. But then came my 1 : Am I good enough? It was a question that 2  me through my first month, even as I began to settle in, even as I got used to the early morning wake-ups and moving between buildings for class. 

I knew I had to work to ground myself. My earliest strategy involved keeping quiet and trying to 3 my new classmates. Who were these kids anyway? How did they learn in school? All I knew was that they were the smartest kids in the city, obviously. 4 wasn't I as well? Hadn't I landed here because I was smart like them? The truth is that I didn't know. This 5 was like a deadly cell(细胞) that threatened to divide and divide again, unless I could find some way to stop it.

Fortunately, my first round of grades turned out to be 6 , and so did my second. Over the course of my first two years, I began to build the same kind of 7 I'd had at my previous school. With each little achievement, my doubt 8 took leave.

I loved any subject that involved writing and labored through math. I had classmates who were always a step or two ahead of me, whose achievements seemed effortless, but I tried not to let that get to me. I was beginning to understand that if I put in extra hours of studying, I could often 9 the gap. I wasn't a straight-A student, but I was always 10 and I made progress.

        What job do you want to do?

        Why do you want to do the job?

        What qualities should you have for the job?

        How should you prepare yourself for the job?

注意： 1. 发言稿的开头和结尾已为你写好；2. 词数不少于60。

My Dream Job

Good afternoon, everyone. 

Thank you!

Pranks (恶作剧) are a popular way of making fun of others and getting a laugh. While some experts point out possible negatives, pranking can also decrease stress, raise a smile, and strengthen relationships. 

Prank Aliens, a best-selling book, tells a story about a boy named Max who is searching for the greatest prank of all time. His author Matt Stanton once said that pranking in the home can build strong relationships between parents and kids. 

"Some of the best relationship-building moments I have with my own kids are when I enter into their space," Stanton said. "An adult joining in their games can be surprising for kids and bring wonderful moments of joy. It's a great way to demonstrate to our kids that we can laugh at ourselves and still feel loved and safe," he added.

But playing tricks can come with unintended consequences (后果), said psychiatrist Mark Cross. Pranks that are intended to harm or embarrass can anger the target and even ruin a relationship. However, Cross also added, "Pranking can be good when the outcome is laughter for everyone, including the pranked person. It can be a great release of stress. When you laugh, you breathe deeper, which helps ease anxiety. "

So why not try some pranks? Wrapping vegetables and shoes up as presents for kids on their birthdays always gets a great reaction. Putting plastic spiders in guests' drinks or placing a whoopee cushion on an unsuspecting person's chair is sure to cause a belly laugh. All these might just be good for you and everyone involved.

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Teens who have good, supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better health as adults, according to a research. 

"This research suggests that improving students' relationships with teachers could have important, positive and long-lasting effects beyond just academic success," said Jinho Kim, the author of the study. "It could also bring about important health benefits in the long run. "

Previous research has suggested that teens' social relationships might be linked to health outcomes in adulthood—perhaps because poor relationships can lead to chronic (长期的) stress which can raise a person's risk of health problems over the lifespan, according to Kim. However, it is not clear whether the link between teen relationships and lifetime health is certainly cause and effect—it could be that other factors, such as different family backgrounds, might contribute to both relationship problems in adolescence (青春期) and poor health in adulthood. Also, most research has focused on teens relationships with their peers, rather than on their relationships with teachers.

To explore those questions further, Kim analyzed data on nearly 20,000 participants from the Add Health study, a national study that followed participants for 13 years, from seventh grade into early adulthood. The participants included more than 3, 400 pairs of brothers and sisters. As teens, participants answered questions, such as, "How often have you had trouble getting along with other students?" "How much do you agree that friends care about you?" "How often have you had trouble getting along with your teachers?" and "How much do you agree that teachers care about you?" As adults, participants were asked about their physical and mental health. Researchers also took measures of physical health, such as blood pressure and BMI (体质指数).

Kim found that, as expected, participants who had reported better relationships with both their peers and teachers in middle school and high school also reported better physical and mental health in their mid-20s. However, when he controlled for family background by looking at pairs of brothers and sisters, only the link between good teacher relationships and adult health remained significant. 

The results suggest that teacher relationships are even more important than previously realized and that schools should invest in training teachers on how to build warm and supportive relationships with their students, according to Kim. 

The bald eagle was once a dying species in the United States. This is because the bird wasn't always held with respect. At the National Book Festival, author Jack E. Davis detailed the bald eagle's "great conservation success story".

The bald eagle has faced extinction twice. The first occurred in the late 19th century. "It was then that a bald eagle seen was one to be shot," he said. He explained that the bird had been regarded as a dangerous animal, and considered a threat (威胁). But such threat tended to be overstated (夸大). Throughout the early 20th century, thousands of bald eagles were shot down. Things began to change for the bird in 1940, when the government passed its legal protection—the Bald Eagle Protection Act.

However, only five years later, the bird faced its second near extinction when DDT, an environmentally harmful insecticide (杀虫剂), was introduced at the end of World War Ⅱ. In 1963, the bald eagle hit its lowest number—totaling less than 500 nesting pairs across the U. S. "At that time, only about one-third of the nation's water was safe for swimming and fishing," Davis said. "That was eagle habitat, but also our habitat. " "We stepped up. " He mentioned that this situation led a nonprofit organization, Fish and Wildlife, to launch "hugely successful" eagle protection projects.

By 2007, the bald eagle was removed from the list as the species regained its health, reaching nearly 11,000 nesting pairs nationwide, and today's number is somewhere around 500,000.

For those looking to assist in the ongoing comeback of the bald eagle and other endangered animals, Davis said, almost every state has a center that accepts donations and welcomes visitors and volunteers. 

The Well that Changed the World

As a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy, Ryan had trouble believing the words spoken by his teacher that many people in developing African countries couldn't get enough clean water. He looked across the classroom at the drinking fountain. It was very close—only ten steps away. So, Ryan asked himself, "Why do some African children have to walk ten kilometers to get water every day? And why is the water so dirty that it makes them sick?" Young Ryan thought, "Life is easy for me, but hard for those people. Why don't I help?"

At first, his plan was to earn money to build a single well somewhere in Africa. He cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbors. He soon reached his first target (目标) of $70, but when he gave the money to a charity, he was told that it actually cost $2,000 to build a well. 

Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn't give up. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them to donate money. At the same time, a friend of Ryan's mother helped make his story go public. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with which a well was built near a primary school in Uganda. The children at the school no longer needed to walk for hours to get water. They were grateful to him and invited him to visit.

In Uganda, Ryan at last saw the finished well with his own eyes. But that was not all. He also saw hundreds of delighted students who had turned out to welcome him. They sang and danced happily. Some even offered him food and gifts. At first Ryan was nervous, but soon great warmth filled him. He really had made a difference for these children. He broke into a joyful smile. 

Later, Ryan's experience led him to set up a foundation (基金会) to encourage more people to help. Many inspired people gave him their support. Ryan's foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean, safe water.

Explore your world—Mirthy

Online events to help you discover, learn and connect

Who is Mirthy?

Mirthy is one of the most popular websites for online events and already loved and trusted by more than 45,000 people. It was designed to create an inclusive community where people can learn, share, and connect with others through a variety of events that are active, sociable, and uplifting. It's all about fulfilment and wellbeing.

There are some online events each month to try, from craft workshops (手工工坊) to fitness sessions. For example, according to our event calendar, this week you can attend gardening classes and singing lessons. So whether you have a desire to get fitter or to pick up a new skill—signing up for classes and events with Mirthy could be just what you have been looking for. 

How does it work?

Sign up via the online registration form at Mirthy. com. Then you can take a look through the calendar of upcoming events and see what takes your fancy. 

Once you register for an event, you will then receive a link on email ready for you to join the live event. If your plans change and you can't make it, you will receive a link for a 7-day replay that you can watch at a time that is convenient for you!

Best of all, it's completely FREE to join!

Join Mirthy for free today, and you can enjoy any 4 events every month, for free! If you're up for more, then you can either select and book additional events on a pay-as-you-go basis, normally for £2. 99 each, or you can upgrade to the Premium membership giving you full free access to all events for only £4. 99 per month.

If you choose to go for the Premium membership, there's no contract. You simply upgrade your membership and you can cancel anytime.

Before Mr. Jenkins taught me, science (be) a subject full of strange words to me. I had no idea hydrogen was, and I didn't really want to know, either! But Mr. Jenkins made everything interesting. He used to explain things which seemed difficult lots of practical examples and in simple language. One day, he took us outside, and we (build) a rocket! I remember that he let me pour some fuel into the rocket, and then another student lit a match to set it off. It was great fun.

（keep）a learning diary is a possible way to learn independently. Your learning diaries could record your progress—your teacher's marks, the areas you covered, the points you did not understand, the problems you faced, and the means you used (overcome) them. If you keep such a diary, you will undoubtedly become much more aware of your own learning (difficulty), and will be more likely to solve them. Besides, you can benefit by writing about your expectations for a course, and reporting on the outcomes of it.

Parrots usually live in large groups and they like to eat fruit. They  (find) in countries like Brazil, Australia and India. There are different kinds of parrots, but they all have strong beaks and feet,  they use for climbing and holding food. The biggest parrots can live for up to 80 years. They are  (noise), but they are clever birds and it is easy to teach them to talk. Some zoos have parrot shows, where you can see birds doing things they have learned. 

Katie Whetsell was interested in musicals and Disney movies from an early age. When her mother, Karen, was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer, the family made a 1 to go to Disney World, which had been a long-time dream vacation for Karen. They 2 and headed to Disney World for a trip that none of them would ever 3 . Katie would remember forever the moment that 4 her life on that trip. After a long day at the parks, the Whetsells decided to 5 one of Disney World's many nightly light shows. While watching, a performer 6 Karen and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie remembers how 7 her mom looked. The whole family was 8 and moved to tears.

This was the day when Katie decided she wanted to 9  for Disney as a performer. Katie began to follow her dream after she received her 10  in musical theater from Otterbein University. Her hard work finally 11  when she got a job on Disney Cruise Line (邮轮) in 2009, and later as a 12  in Disney on Classic (迪士尼音乐会) in Tokyo. 

Katie has a strong message for everyone, 13 people who may be experiencing a hard time. "Just like in your favorite Disney movie," she says, "there is always some kind of 14 or pressure. But remember to 15 those moments, too, because they are taking you to your happy ending. "

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Dear Jim ，

Yours,

Li Hua

In 1983, Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard, published Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. In the book, he presented one type of intelligence that everyone must develop if they want to be successful. That is emotional intelligence.

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and regulate your own emotions. It means having a deep understanding of yourself, knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, and handling reactions and emotions wisely. Emotional intelligence is critical for success in almost any field and it is especially important for high-stress environments, for example, when times are tough and when a person wants to quit or is fearful.

We all know highly emotional people. Rather than react wisely, they tend to let their emotions run their lives, often saying or doing something they may later regret. I've seen many people do this on social media, getting in arguments with loved ones over trivial stuff because they have different opinions. This inability to master the self leads to many struggles and heartaches for people.

Emotional intelligence does not mean being void (没有) of emotions. It means you know it is okay to be angry, just not out-of-control angry. You know it's okay to feel hurt, but it is not okay to do something stupid in the name of revenge (报复). Many of us know people who are very intelligent, but allow their emotions to damage their lives.

Now, reflect on how you manage your emotions. Are you smart in the way you express what you're feeling, especially when the pressure is on?

Once considered an optional lifestyle choice, recycling has become a commonplace activity in most areas. One type of recycling, called downcycling, involves re-purposing a material into a new product of lesser quality. 

Downcycling is also known as downstream recycling. It is most common in terms of industrial materials. These products lose their value as they are recycled, which limits their capacity for new use.  White writing paper, for example, is often downcycled into cardboard; once downcycled to this new form, it can no longer be used as white paper again. Another example of downcycling includes the use of plastic components.

Giving products a new life is considered a good way to reuse materials and avoid waste. Once downcycled to their full capacity, however, these materials are eventually so degraded that they cannot be reused further. Since downcycled products are considered of lower quality than their original form, they cannot be used in remaking their original product. 

 Plastic, glass, and aluminium products coded with the number one may be remade into something of equal or greater value. This type of recycling is known as upcycling, and represents the forward compatibility of recycled components. Materials available for downcycling, such as water, juice, and milk bottles, are coded with the number two.  

Items available for downcycling often require additional chemicals, energy, and other treatments in order to transform them into something usable. Durable plastic products in particular require much additional treatment. Trash bins, tables, and chairs are also considered materials with a high energy cost to recycle. 

When a product reaches a code seven, it is considered no longer recyclable.  Since these products can no longer be made into new ones, they will either have to be reused or discarded, typically in a landfill.  

A. It can include varying grades of plastic, paper products, and other materials. 

B. Their recycled form is typically both weaker and cheaper than their original one. 

C. They may not be used to contain food-grade items again upon being downcycled.    

D. Products are provided with codes to determine their grades and whether or not they may be recycled.

E. This usually occurs when a substance is blended with other substances, such as different types of plastic with various recycling codes.

If there's one cliché (陈词滥调) that really annoys Danah Boyd, a specialist researcher who has made a career from studying the way teenagers use the web, it's that of the digital native. "Today the world has computer-mediated communications. Thus, in order to learn about their social world around them, teenagers are learning about those things too. And they're using that to work out the stuff that kids have always worked out: peer (同龄人) sociality, status, etc.," she says.

It's no surprise Boyd takes exception, really: as one of the first digital anthropologists to dig into the way teenagers use social networking sites, she gained insights into the social web by taking a closer look at what was going on.

Lately, her work has been about explaining new ways of interpreting the behavior we see online. She outlined some examples at a recent conference in San Francisco, including the case of a young man from one of the poorest districts of Los Angeles who was applying for a top American college. The applicant said he wanted to escape the influence of violence, but the admissions officer was shocked when he discovered that the boy's MySpace page was covered with precisely the violent language he claimed to hate. "Why was he lying about his motivations?" asked the university. "He wasn't," said Boyd. "In his world, showing the right images online was a key part of surviving daily life."

Understanding what's happening online is especially important, for today's teenagers have a vastly different approach to privacy from their parents. She says, "Adults think of the home as a very private space. That's often not the case for teenagers because they have little or no control over who has access to it, or under what conditions. As a result, the online world can feel more private because it feels like there's more control."

The concept of control is central to Boyd's work, and it applies to pointing out the true facts about teenage behavior. Boyd suggests control remains in the same places as it always did. "Technologists all go for the idea of ‘techno-utopia (乌托邦)', the web as great democratizer (民主化)," she says. "But we're not actually democratizing the whole system; we're just shifting the way in which we discriminate."

It's a call to arms that most academic researchers would tend to sidestep, but then Boyd admits to treading a fine line between academics and activists. "The questions I continue to want to ask are the things that are challenging to me: having to sit down and be forced to think about uncomfortable social stuff, and it's really hard to get my head around it, which means it's exactly what I should dive in and deal with," she says.