Today I'm going to talk about small talk--that is, short conversations people often have with strangers they meet, such exchanges occurring at bus stops, on buses, on a waiting line, almost anywhere that strangers gather close together. As a matter of fact, these short conversations are a ...
On and on thelist goes, with every minor shift adding to the pile. What this book does sowell is illustrate the growth of that pile; while any individual item might beno big deal, the collected set is significant. I...
It's spring now. In the morning, Xiao Hong and I went to the suburbs to plant trees. We walked happily on the road. We saw beautiful flowers, tall trees and a fiery red sun hanging in the air. The sun was shining on my head, and drops of sweat fell from my head. When I got ...
Pet pigs must be kept on a diet (节食). They like to eat like hogs (肉猪)! 4 An adult pet pig should not weigh more than 150 pounds. But many weigh up to 300 pounds because of overfeeding. Pigs are some of the cleanest animals on the earth. They can learn to use a little ...
For example, many parents complain that their children can still see something unsuitable on some platforms although they use “Teenager Mode”. And if teenagers get hold of the full password, they can enter and exit whenever they like. Experts say the system is still very new and it takes ...
Ideally, a rain garden should include plants that are attractive, easy to maintain, drought tolerant and provide ecological value. This can include trees, perennials, ground cover and plants; native plants are considered best because they will grow well in the given conditions. ...
If you're feeling the post-holiday pinch in your wallet, here are six ways to recover from overspending.
This term, I took part in a series of labor activities in our school. I was happy that I learned a lot. In March, I learned to grow vegetables and plant trees on our school farm. In April, I learned to repair things like electric fans and bicycles with the help of our teachers. ...
are but a drop in an ocean-sized bucket. Part Two Paras. 4-5 The human-ocean connection is vital to us. Healthy oceans can help ease the burden of our rapidly increasing population on Earth. Part Three Paras. 6 9 It is very important to make observations of how the ocean works. Howe...
(VRG)), began taking over much of Yeup Mai’s agriculture and forest land. It was later revealed that the village headman had signed a paper giving the company the right to plant rubber seedlings on the land. According to one villager, only 20 to 30 meters of land outside of the ...