Im not much of a crier most of the time. But recently when I was reading a book on a plane, I started crying. Of course, it came as a big surprise when tears came up, no matter how hard I tried, I wasnt able to control myself. Oh no, not th...
Lei Haiwei, a 37-year-old fast food courier(快递员) from Hunan Province, got first place in a televised Chinese poetry knowledge competition. He beat other competitors, including a masters degree(硕士学位) graduate from Beijing U...
A young woman turns around and around quickly, and jumps high. In the background, a young girl reads a rejection(拒绝) letter from a ballet school. You have the wrong body for ballet, it says, and at thirteen, you are too old. This was on...
Recently we did a survey of students dream jobs in our class. Heres the report about my group members ideas. Mary: I want to be a teacher when I grow up. I think I am very patient and I enjoy working with children. Now, I am interested in a...
In the 1950s, a female swimming athlete set a goal for herself. She decided to swim across the English Channel before she retired. If she could make it, she would be the first person in the world who did it. On that day, she jumped into the...
One fresh sunny day, while I was swimming in the water, I felt something special going through my gills (鳃). It was a different kind of water. I also found many of my friends became sick. Some of them were dying. I began to worry because...
Disney has made many cartoon movies. The princesses in the movies are often girls favorite characters. From Snow White to Moana, every princess leaves a deep impression on people. However, have you noticed that Disney princess are changing?...
Life offers so many lessons, both practical and personal, that youre never too young to begin learning them. Here are somc skills to learn as soon as possible. Money Management When you start receiving money of your own. Its time to start u...
Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver d...
When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But Ive found the ship and made a small boat. Ive brought back many things I can usefood and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I w...