A Chinese dance drama（1） （make）the first appearance on social media platforms abroad already，causing a wave of discussion on the beauty of Chinese culture among art lovers worldwide.
The dance drama Li Bai is（2） classic play made by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater.It has touched people all over the world（3） telling the story of Tang Dynasty （618 AD—907 AD）poet Li Bai.
Li Bai was born in 701 AD（4） died in 762 AD.Maybe because he traveled around so much when he was little，he decided（5） （keep） traveling around the land when he was 25 years old.He wanted to learn more about nature and people.He expressed his feelings through the beautiful words in his poems.People（6） （real） liked his poems.Even today people still admire his poems，not only adults，but（7） （child） too.Kids start to learn his poems when they are in primary schools.Li Bai is one of the
（8） （important） poets in China.He is just as important as William Shakespeare to the world.
Last month，the dance drama Li Bai （9） （watch） over 5.57 million times.And China has once again carried Chinese culture forward in（10） （it） own way.
Kids in the Forest
When I picked up my son from preschool （幼儿园） one recent summer afternoon，he looked dirty from head to foot.He told me how he and his classmates played in the nearby forest.It was a hot day，so they took off their shoes to put their feet in the river.He
（1）_____（describe ）excitedly to me the wonderful feeling of the cool river water.
This isn't a typical preschool in the United States.It's a forest school.A large part of my son's school day takes place across 1，000 square meters of forest and wetlands.
Today's kids are under great pressure.It is believed that the road to a "good" college begins as early as preschool，and even four﹣year﹣olds（2）_____（ require ）to read and memorize new words every day.So outdoor time for children（3）_____（ become ） less and less now.This has caused many problems，such as an increase іn оbеѕіtу （肥胖） аnd dерrеѕѕіоn （抑郁） among children.
More and more parents（4）_____（ realize ） the importance of outdoor play.In the past few years，we have seen an increasing interest in forest schools.The number of forest schools in the U.S.has jumped from 20 in 2008 to 250.Unlike children in traditional schools，forest school kids spend their day studying ant hills or even（5）_____（ climb ） tall trees.There are no direct instructions.
So are forest schools really better for today's children than traditional preschools？The answer（6）_____（ depend ） largely on whom you ask.Personally，I prefer forest schools.Since he started to attend forest school，my son has been more active and brighter with improved problem﹣solving skills.He has learned how to deal with small dangers and how
（7）_____（protect ）the environment.Most importantly，my son is excited to go to school every day.
Do you spend most of your time studying indoors？Remember to sometimes "hug" nature.It is good for you!
If you don't know what your friends are doing，will you get anxious （焦虑的）？Fifty﹣ one percent of teenagers said yes when they were asked this question in a recent study.The fear that "I'm absent while others might be having fun" is called FOMO - fear of missing out.
FOMO pushes you to check the social media （社交媒体）more often.This can make you become more easily affected （影响）by others.You may feel sad，lonely and bored if you start to experience FOMO.
So，what can we do to deal with it？
Change your focus
You should stop worrying about what you may be missing out oil Instead，try to focus on the good things you have already been doing.Use your spare time to do things you enjoy，such as painting or playing soccer.
Keep a diary
By keeping a personal diary，you will learn to be more grateful for the great things you have in your life.You will realize that you are the only one who has control over your life，not the Internet...
Build up real connections
When you feel lonely，why not meet up with people in real life？Talking with your family or taking part in a group activity can help you feel better.
As long as you live in the moment，you'll never miss out on anything in your life!
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The smell of popcorn was in the air.I could hear kids laughing and shouting.People were everywhere!
My family and I walked around the amusement park，getting snacks and going on rides.I loved almost all types of rides.The （1）o rides that I didn't like were rides that turn you upside﹣down.But my elder sister，Laura，loved them.When we finally were near a ride that went upside﹣down，she started asking me to go with her.I told her I didn't like those rides，but she kept asking （2）b she really didn't want to go alone.I was feeling sympathy （同情）for her，so I stalled thinking that maybe I （3）s go with her，even though I really don't like to go upside﹣down.I turned to my parents for （4）h .
" Matt，you are allowed to stand up for yourself.If something makes you feel really uncomfortable，you can tell people （5）n .It's OK to tell Laura that you love her， （6）b that you can't go with her because going upside﹣down makes you uncomfortable.Be strong but kind when you tell her，so that she will （7）k you're serious. " Mom said.
"I don't want to make Laura mad or sad，" I replied to Mom， "and I don't want her to think I'm being mean. "
"There's a （8）d between being aggressive （有攻击性的）and being assertive（坚决主张的）.Saying 'no' doesn't mean you are willing to hurt her feelings.You're just listening to your own feelings to make sure you stay safe. " Mom answered. "The
（9）s goes for Laura.If you ask her to arm wrestle （角力）and she doesn't feel comfortable，she's allowed to say 'no'，too.We are all allowed to stand up for ourselves. "
"Thanks，Mom."I said.I told Laura that I love her and like to do things with her，but that the upside﹣down rides make me uncomfortable because they scare me.She was sad，but went on the ride by（10）h and was really happy when it was over.We had a great rest of the day at the amusement park!
Sitting at the bedroom window，Melissa was watching her new neighbor Lily Green.
There，in the garden，Lily （1） （play） freely and wildly，in jeans and a T﹣shirt.
"How I want to be like her!" Melissa sighed （叹息）， " But I（2） always
（ask）to be a little lady in dresses. "
One day，the doorbell rang.Melissa and her mother opened the door They were Mrs Green and Lily.Lily stared at Melissa，who was wearing a princess dress with crown （皇冠），as if she came from another planet.
" Do you want （3） （come）and have tea？ "，said Mrs Green.
"How kind of you. . . ，but. . .maybe tomorrow， " said Melissa's mother.
All next day Melissa worried about the tea.What would she wear to the party？How would Lily laugh!Suddenly，she threw all her smart dresses onto the floor and jumped on them.
Finally，she put on her only trousers and a school T﹣shirt.
Just then her mother came in. "What （4） you （ do）there？"
"Getting dressed for tea!" said Melissa.
"But you've spoiled （损坏） all your lovely clothes!" shouted her mother.
They are not my clothes，they are yours. " Melissa shouted back， " You only want me to look like YOUR DOLL（玩偶）!But I won't-not ever again!"
With these words，she （5） （run） next door.
Lily stared down at her from the tree house. "You （6） （look） different today!Would you like to be in？I bet （敢说） you （7） （not get） up here! "
Huh，that's easy. " said Melissa-and swung herself quickly to the top.
Melissa's mother was watching from the Greens' kitchen，worried and upset.
"Melissa was so naughty （顽皮的）， "sighed Melissa's mother， " She has spoiled all her pretty clothes. "
"Oh？And why do you think she did that？" asked Mrs Green.
"I. . .don't know， "said Melissa's mother.
" Maybe she just doesn't like （8） （look） like that， " Mrs Green said， "Maybe she just wants to be herself.Don't you think we have to let our kids just be kids？"
Just then Lily and Melissa ran into the kitchen，laughing loudly.
"I（9） never （see） Melissa look so happy." thought Melissa's mother.She felt sorry for what she had done to her daughter. "I（10） never （do） it like before. "
"Oh，Mum-You're here，" Melissa said，looking worried， "I . .I'm sorry about the clothes.I'm sorry I was so naughty. "
"Oh，but I'm not. " Melissa's mother reached out the arms and hugged her.
Party Works to Serve Us
Since 1921，the Communist Party of China （CPC，中国共产党） has been leading Chinese people to live better lives.
Both of my parents joined the Party when they were in university.They are
（1） （pride） of it.As members of the Party，they know they （2） （serve） the people.They always take part in community efforts （3） （active）.During the
（4） （usual） winter holiday in 2020，they joined a team of volunteers to help check people's information and spread knowledge about COVID﹣19.Their behaviors show me the duty of the Party members.I want to learn more from（5） （they）and be a member of the Party.
When I was younger，my parents told me many touching（6） （story）about the CPC.The spirits of Hong Yan，Jinggangshan and Yan'an moved me so much.From that time forward，I became（7） （interest） in the Party.
Many years have passed，I（8） （read）lots of books and watched movies that show the spirit of the CPC.What's more，I have joined in many activities that are about the Party in order to learn more about it.Now I am a League（团）member.I believe that before long，I
（9） （be）a real Party member.If I become a member of the Party，I will do as much as I can （10） （help）others.I'm looking forward to that day!