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Holiday Experiences
My best holiday experience was two years ago. My family lives in Wuhan, the biggest city in Central China. That summer, I decided to do something cool: cycling from Wuhan to Beijing with some friends from college. My parents were surprised at my idea, but soon they gave me all their support. With their help, I made a cycling plan. I also learnt a lot from other people's cycling experiences. I packed everything I needed and started the trip. The cycling took us almost a month to complete. It was tiring but worthwhile. I saw beautiful mountains, forests, and rivers. I met a lot of nice people, and some of them gave me a lot of help along the way. But there were also difficulties, and sometimes I just wanted to give up. However, when I finally arrived at Tian'anmen Square, I was so proud of myself.
My best holiday experience was when I learnt to scuba dive. My family and I went to a town beside the ocean. At first, I took some classes to learn how to scuba dive safely. I practised in a swimming pool for a few days. Then, I lived on a boat for a week in order to do scuba diving in the ocean! Every day, I went scuba diving with a guide. I saw so many colourful fish, amazing sea animals, and fantastic coral everywhere. While I was diving, another diver pointed, and I realized there was a baby shark near me. It was a stunning experience, and I will never forget it!
Anne's Decision
(Adapted from Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables)
Anne was adopted by Marilla when she was little. They lived happily together on a farm called Green Gables. Now Anne is going to a university out of town. But Marilla gets sick...
Anne came back and found Marilla sitting by the kitchen table. She looked tired.
"Are you OK, Marilla "
"I saw the doctor," Marilla said sadly. "But it's no good talking about it, Anne. Can you get me a cup of tea "
"Could you tell me what the doctor said " Anne asked softly as she brought tea to Marilla.
"He said I must give up all reading, sewing, and farming, or I will go blind."
"Marilla, don't think of it," said Anne. "There is still hope."
"I don't know," said Marilla. "I'm afraid I have to sell Green Gables."
Anne was surprised. "Oh, Marilla, you can't! It's our home!"
"What else can I do, Anne I'm sorry you won't have a home to come to during your university holidays." Marilla began to cry.
That night, Anne sat in the darkness, alone with her tears and heavy heart. But before long, there was a smile on her lips, and peace in her heart.
The next day, she spoke with Marilla. "You mustn't sell Green Gables. I'm going to teach here. I can't leave you alone, Marilla. I'll read to you. We'll be happy together."
"Oh, Anne, you can't do that for me."
"But I want to! Nothing is worse than giving up our home."
"But your dreams..."
"My dreams are the same: to be a good teacher and to help you stay healthy. Nobody loves Green Gables as we do. We must keep it."
Most people, not knowing about Marilla's eyes, thought Anne was foolish. Mrs Lynde, their neighbour, did not. She often found Anne and Marilla sitting outside their home. They liked sitting there at dusk, when the smell of flowers filled the air.
Four Brothers
(Adapted from Grimm's Fairy - Tale)
Once upon a time, there were four brothers.
"I can see farther than anyone," the first brother said. "At the top of that tree, there are five eggs in a nest."
"I'm faster than all of you—I move as quickly as a cat," said the second brother. He climbed up, took the eggs quietly, and then put them back. The bird never noticed it.
"I can shoot better than all of you," said the third. He then shot a leaf above the nest.
The fourth brother said, "I can sew anything together, even something as soft as that leaf." In no time, the leaf was as good as new.
Not long after, the king's daughter was taken away by a dragon. The king said whoever brought the princess back could marry her.
The first brother said, "I see her! She is far away, on a rock at sea, with the dragon." So the brothers sailed to the rock.
The third brother said, "I may hurt the princess if I shoot the dragon."
"Leave it to me," said the second brother. He moved as quietly as a mouse and quickly freed the princess.
Suddenly, the dragon began to chase them. The third brother shot it, but its fall broke their ship. Luckily, the fourth brother took his needle and sewed the ship together. Then they sailed home safely.
The happy king asked, "Which of you will marry my daughter " The brothers began to argue. Each brother believed that he did more than the others. Finally, the king said, "Each of you is as good as the others, but you are much stronger together. Instead, I give half of my kingdom to you as a reward." The brothers were pleased. It was much better to share than to fight.
The Brave Homing Pigeon
(Adapted from Ernest Seton's Animal Heroes)
Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, 1862.
The captain sighed. This was the thickest fog he had ever seen. They were over 330 kilometres from the closest land, so he didn't know where to go. The ship was on its way to Europe. Just ten hours ago they left New York, but now the engine stopped working. Clearly, they needed help!
Suddenly, the captain remembered the homing pigeons. He ran to them quickly, wrote a message for help, and tied it to Big Blue's leg. Big Blue flew up and then returned almost right away.
The captain became more worried.
"You are our last hope, little guy," said the captain as he tied a note to Army, the smaller and younger of the two pigeons. The captain threw him into the air. Army flew around and around, higher and higher. Soon, the bird was away from the ship, and the captain couldn't see Army anymore.
"That's a good sign," said the captain with more hope.
Almost 340 kilometres away, Billy heard fast - moving wings come into his building and go straight to the water bowl.
"Hi there, little guy. Well, aren't you the thirstiest bird!" Billy smiled. Then he saw the note.
Billy knew what to do. He took the note, running as fast as he could to the company office. There, he learnt Army had flown in fog and over the sea, for more than four hours.
Thanks to Army, people sent help to the ship.
The captain later explained, "Army really is the most amazing bird!"
The History of Pizza
Do you know pizza is one of the most popular fast foods in the world In fact, around the world, people eat 5 billion pizzas every year! But where did pizza come from and what makes it so popular Read on to find out.
Thousands of years ago, the Greeks, Italians, and Persians started putting vegetables, oil, cheese, and other things on flat bread. The ingredients depended on the area, but there was one thing in common: Everyone put the toppings on some type of bread. This was the ancient form of "pizza".
Our modern pizza goes back to the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. They put cheese and olive oil on bread. In the 1700s, a pizza with tomato sauce and cheese became popular in Naples, Italy. Later, Italians brought the pizza to America, and then it became a popular food all over the world, with different pizzas from different places.
Photographs of movie stars and famous athletes with pizza helped it become more and more popular, and that led to competitions. Today, we have the World Pizza Games. There are also all kinds of world records. For example, in 2017, there was a new record for the world's longest pizza. It was over 1.9 kilometres long!
Today, pizza is popular all over the world, and different places have their own local pizzas. So do you like eating or cooking pizza What is your favourite pizza style
The Ant and the Grasshopper
(Adapted from Aesop's Fables)
It was summer time. The ant and the grasshopper were in the farmer's field. The ant was busy collecting corn. The grasshopper was relaxing in the sun.
"Hey, Ant! Come sit with me," said the grasshopper.
"No thanks," said the ant. "I have to take this corn home. I'm preparing for the winter."
A few weeks later, summer was almost at an end. The ant continued to take corn home every day, but the grasshopper just played his violin and danced around.
"Come on, Ant!" said the grasshopper. "Dance with me!"
"No," replied the ant. "I'm going to get more corn. Why don't you join me You should plan for the winter."
"But the winter is so far away! Your work looks so boring! Come with me! Let's have a picnic!"
"No, thanks, Grasshopper. I'm going to continue with my boring work."
The grasshopper was silent for a while, but then he happily danced away.
The ant looked tired, but she felt happy when she saw all the food in her kitchen.
The autumn arrived and the weather became cool and windy. The grasshopper ran around the farm singing songs. The poor ant had to fight her way through the wind. She wanted to collect lots of wood.
"Ant, it's too windy to work," said the grasshopper. "Come and sing with me!"
"No, thanks, Grasshopper. There's just a little bit more work for me to do. I want to be warm in the winter."
And then the cold winter came. The ant sat home by her fire, enjoying some lovely corn soup. Then she heard a knock at the door.
"Oh, dear Ant," said the grasshopper. "You must help me! I have no food! And no fire to keep me warm!"
"Sorry, Grasshopper, you must learn to look after yourself. Keep dancing and singing through the winter, and work hard when spring comes!"
Looking into the Future
Are you curious about the future What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or more To answer this, you can read a sci - fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested in science fiction. But what makes it so popular
For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what our future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we will learn more about strange aliens and other worlds.
Another reason is that sci - fi writers and their work can inspire us to create the future. In 1945, a sci - fi author named Arthur C. Clarke wrote about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV stations and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was actually the inspiration for the internet!
Science fiction is also popular because it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci - fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us excited when we feel like we are living in a boring world.
What will the future be like Sci - fi inspires us and helps us understand what it could be like.
How to Stay Safe Online
No matter whether you like it or not, social media is becoming a big part of many teenagers' lives. The internet is popular among youth people in China. According to a survey by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, over 90 per cent of all Chinese minors use the internet and 50 per cent of these young people have made new friends online.
Social media allows people to connect with friends, share experiences, and stay on trend. However, the internet also has risks. It is important to stay safe while having fun online. Here are some simple tips.
First, if you have accounts on different apps, make sure you use strong passwords. Avoid using easy - to - guess information, like your birthday or your pet's name.
Second, be careful when you talk to strangers online. Not every person online is friendly or telling the truth about themselves. Don't share personal details, like your address, school name, or phone number.
Third, if you want to post anything online, think it over. Once it is out there, it is hard to know who sees it. Don't talk about things you may regret.
Lastly, keep your social media profiles private so only real friends can see your posts and information.
Remember, by following these tips, you can stay safe on social media and the internet. Your parents and teachers want the best for you. Be aware of the risks and protect yourself.

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