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English,You Are So Popular
English is the world language,the language of international communication in many areas of life;trade,air and sea transport,tourism and sport.New ideas in science,technology and medicine happen so quickly that it is impossible and very expensive to translate everything into different languages.____If you want to study some subject, you need to know professional words and phrases.
English is used as a first language in countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand,the USA and many of the countries in the Caribbean.____It is a way in which people who have different languages communicate with each other.This is especially true in many parts of Africa and India.
____Australian,American or Irish English has another pronunciation or stresses,so sometimes you cannot understand,although you can speak English.The USA has no official national language.English is used like a natural language by all Americans,because it is very simple.The American variety is popular between nonative speakers,too.
English is far more worldwide in its allocation than all other spoken languages.25% to 33% of the people in the world understand and speak English to some degree.And most of them can use English freely.____
In 2001,the 189 member countries in the United Nations were asked what language they wished to use for communication with other countries.More than120 chose English,40 selected French,and 20 wanted to use Spanish.____However,the percentage of Internet users who are not native English speakers is increasing rapidly,especially in Asia.
A.It has become the most useful language. |
B.Therefore,most things are published in English. |
C.In other countries it is used as a second language. |
D.However,English in all these countries is not the same. |
E.English is also the language particularly on the Internet.
F.There are at least 165 languages spoken in the United States.
G.Therefore,it is not surprising that all languages change through time.
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The jobs of the future have not been invented,By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.
1. Curiosity
Your children need to be deeplycurious.Ask kids, “What ingredients(配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time” and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?
2. Creativity
True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it.There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their Creativity.
3. Interpersonal Skills
Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what is goingoninsideourown head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions.“Why do you think she is crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”
4. Self ExpressionThere are many ways to express thoughts and ideas¡ªmusic, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.
A.Encourage kids to cook with you. |
B.And we can’t forget science education. |
C.We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways. |
D.So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist? |
E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.
F. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.
G. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.
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In-Company Experience Challenging posts in industry for gap year students. Use your academic and interpersonal skills to improve a product or service provided by a top name company-and get paid for it! |
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Camp World Work in camps for young people in one or more of the five continents. You help organize sports activities and other outdoor pursuits and you could end up with a qualification as an instructor. |
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Community Care Volunteer work at home and abroad with the physically and mentally handicapped, the homeless, the elderly and orphans. You’ll need to be committed, patient and sensitive to others. |
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Academic Study Year Spend a whole year studying at a foreign university in Europe, the USA or even further afield, without the pressure of exams. Accommodation with local families. Grants available. |
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Conservation International Conservation and research work with teams of volunteers on nature reserves in South America and Africa. Projects include monitoring wildlife, path building and water and soil conservation. |
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Language Teachers Abroad Teach your own language or English in almost any country in the world. Class sizes vary from one to one hundred and resources can be basic, but your students will welcome you with open arms. |
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I grow up in a very big family. My parents have raised twelve kids and I am their first-born. It has been my duty to help my mom take care of my brothers and sisters. To handle them, often I have to organize an outdoor activity, like a softball game. I must say that I have the potential to work as an instructor.
Last year, my dog got crippled after losing the fight to my neighbor’s bulldog. I rinsed its wound with some lotion and tied its leg with a stick. I had him take medicine every day for a full month. Finally he recovered. I think I can help the elderly and the disabled as well. I feel so good when I can offer help.
I am a film buff. A big fan of Antonio Banderas. He is so wild and charming. Because of him, I fell in love with Spain. The Latin dance and the bullfight are really exciting. Oh, if only I could stay in Spain as an exchange student! I would be learning Spanish so well that I can watch a Spanish film with the dubbing.
I had the experience of working as a social worker in Switzerland last summer. I love the country and its people. There are great mountains for climbers and the local people are so nice to strangers. I helped the kids with their English. My teaching skills improved greatly during my stay. Now I’m well prepared to work as a language instructor.
I spent my gap year traveling all over Africa last year. It was definitely an eye- opening experience. The exotic clothes and tribal dances of the people really fascinated me. But I was most amazed by the wildlife there. I really took great pleasure in watching those animals hunting their prey. You know, I specialize in zoology, and I’m a good observer.
Flash Mob: The Pop Culture
If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don’t need to feel surprised. They are a flash mob. Who are they? Are they mobs (暴民)? Actually, a flash mob is a group of people who gather suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly separate.
A flash mob is usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communications networks. At a predetermined time, they gather and perform some tasks such as exchanging books, coming together to look at the sky, waving their hands and yelling something at the top of their lungs for 30 seconds. Then, they quickly disappear before the police can arrive.
Bill Wasik, senior editor of Harper’s Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob gathered on June 3, 2003 at Macy’s department store. More than one hundred people stepped onto the ninth floor carpet department of Macy’s department store, gathering around an expensive carpet. Following this flash mob, about 200 people flooded the lounge of the Hyatt hotel and applauded for about fifteen seconds.
Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people. Such an activity might seem amusing, but it might also frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place.They also have enormous economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product.
People use it to do many things. For example, in 2009, Michael Jackson’s fans took part in a flash mob to remember him. Hundreds of his fans gathered outside the railway station in Liverpool. They were singing and dancing Michael’s famous song “Beat It” together. And in another example, some people took part in a flash mob to tell more people not to use negative words.
Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory.
A.Don’t be confused by their name. |
B.People are attracted by the silly and harmless activities. |
C.The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular. |
D.Using mobile phones, the flash mob can change their gathering place. |
E.A later mob saw hundreds of people in Central Park making bird noises.
F.The messages may be forwarded to friends, who forward to more people.
G.Undoubtedly, flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any direction.
Most cars have seat belts as part of their equipment. Seat belts protect drivers and passengers in case of accidents. They also reduce the effect of a crash on the body. Worldwide, the devices have protected up to a million people.
America first recognized the invention of an automobile seat belt in 1849. The government gave a patent to an engineer named Edward Claghorn of New York City so that others would not copy his invention of a safety device. This early version of safety belt was said to include hooks and other attachments for securing the person to a fixed object.
Other inventors followed with different versions of the seat belt. It resulted from the work of a Swedish engineer, Nils Bohlin. His three-point, lap and shoulder seat belt first appeared on cars in Europe 50 years ago.
Nils Bohlin recognized that both the upper and lower body needed to be held securely in place. His invention contained a cloth strap(带子)that was placed across the chest and another strap across his hips.
Volvo was the first company to offer the modern seat belt to its cars. This company also provided use of Nils Bohlin's design to other car-makers. He received a gold medal from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in 1995. He died in Sweden in 2002.
A.The Swedish engineer won many honors for his seat belt. |
B.Claghorn was a promising young engineer with many honors all his life. |
C.The design joined the straps next to the hip. |
D.There are many companies adopting Nils Bohlin's invention of the belt. |
E. Safety experts say that seat belts save thousands of lives a year in America alone.
F. But more than 100 years passed before the current seat belt was developed.
G. Claghorn called his invention a safety belt.
A few things to do during weekends
to improve your life
Weekend at last! Something you’re so looking forward to after a tiring week at work. Here are several tips on how to make the most of your weekends.
Spend time with loved ones. Reconnect with family members or friends you neglected(疏忽) lately. Don’t do it out of guilt or because you have to. Do it because you want to. Reach out to them to see how they are doing. Return their calls if you were busy when they last tried to reach you. Talk to them. Listen to them. Be there for them.
Stay away from TV, iPad, iPhone and any other electronic devices. Unplug! Your brain needs to clear up from all the stress you’ve put on yourself during the week. Why not read a book instead? A paper one. Seriously, when was the last time you did that?
Laugh, laugh and laugh again. You can never have enough of it. Laugh is the best medicine ever. For example, it helps you manage stress, strengthen your immune system and you are 40 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack.
Express appreciation. Be grateful for your family, friends, health, the food you put on the table, the clothes you wear and the air that you breathe.
There you are. Doing a few things during weekends will have a positive long-term effect on your life. .
A.Apply the “no technology” rule. |
B.Pause and pay attention to your thoughts. |
C.Friendship is the best source of happiness. |
D.Don’t call them only when you need them. |
E. Put them into practice and you’ll beat the Monday Blues.
F. It benefits your mental and physical health in so many ways.
G. This is something you should be doing every day, not only on weekends.