2015年6月19日 星期五

English fiction 4

1.Love story

Gina couldn't concentrate because the sound of her brother's trumpet penetrated the whole house. She  was so annoyed. She possessed the impressive capability of speaking six languages. Gina has many lofty ideas about what he wants to do when he finishes high school.
"Hi, Jack don't play trumpet so louder. It hurts yourself. Eating fruits and vegetables helps with the prevention of illness."
"I don't feel hungry. Hurry, Sarah! Use the mosquito racket to zap that bug on the wall before it flies away!" Jack keep playing.
"Where?" She don't like but. But she hates the lies of her brother more.
There's little privacy when you have to share a room with a family member. Specially, Gina lives in the small apartment.

Nicole is Gina's the best friend. She is known for her hospitality. Everyone loves to go to her house. When Gina felt bored, she called Nicole
Nicole: Looking at one's Facebook page will tell him a lot about the person's life and personality.
Gina: That's true. Most of my life is on Facebook. My profile could tell him about my hobbies, my interests and what my friends think of me. I find the idea of showing a new friend that much personal information disturbing.
Nicole: And this is just another way for him to see whether you're trustworthy. Besides, I've seen your Facebook page, and you don't have anything to hide.
Gina: Maybe not, but my friends might still post things on my Facebook page that make me look bad.
Nicole: I think the potential boyfriend will probably recognize the distinction between your posts and your friends' posts.
Gina: He might, but I'm also worried that something he sees on Facebook could be misleading. For example, I wore a really crazy costume to my friend's party last week. I wouldn't want him to think I always do strange things like that!
Nicole: Yeah, that's a good point, but I don't think he would assume that one picture shows how you always act. I'm sure he'll be pretty cautious about drawing conclusions too quickly based on Facebook.
Gina: Maybe, but he also might see my religion or my political views, and discriminate against me.
Nicole: He shouldn't do that - it's illegal here in the U.S.
Gina: I also worry about my friends' privacy. If I log in to my account for he, he can browse all of their profiles, too. They didn't agree to that.
Nicole: I guess so, but some people's Facebook walls are always visible to the public. You and your friends should be really careful about posting anything embarrassing online. But if you're really worried, check your Facebook page before the dating. You can delete anything that you feel doesn't represent you correctly.
Gina: I think so. Although you can't judge a book by its cover, but it's real. Before the dating, I need to set my Facebook profile to private; only my friends can view it.
Nicole: But I don't think Terry is very trustworthy; he keeps telling everyone my secrets!
Gina: So you suggest that I should delete him from my facebook?

Their topics of chatting are more and includes "Can anyone explain the distinction between a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet?", "For my friend's birthday party, I baked cookies using my mother's recipe.", "Lily's diet is simple - she just needs to consume less food.", "Linda enjoys rock climbing, but I'm afraid to attempt it."

First dating
Jason is handsome man from other country. He is a golden-haired and tall man. When he found Gina, he ask for mobile number. Gina was happy and gave it to Jason. Soon, they began the first dating.
Gina picked out several dresses to try on for her dinner tomorrow night.

Jason: Spend time with family and friends. Having close relationships with your loved ones isn't just an enjoyable experience. It also means you'll be less likely to suffer from colds, depression and problems related to aging. Work quality time with your family into your schedule, like any other appointment. Eat dinner together, play games and have real, sincere conversations. Healthy relationships will make you healthier - body and soul.
Gina: I think so.
Gina was full of smile on her face.
Jason: If you surround yourself with people with people who are positive, you'll feel happier.
Jason gave Gina the Golden necklack.

Second dating
When Gina wanted to see the movie of romantic type, Jason didn't like it.
Jason Is this some sort of joke? Of course, I don't want to go to that movie. It got terrible reviews.
What began as a simple form of communication is now a form of theater.
Finally, Gina went to Jason's home. Jason's remarkable dogs can do many tricks! The special trick is the dog can sleep out all night. Then the dong can't bother Gina and Jason.
But Gina was embarrassed by the lavish gift Jason gave her after only two dates.

Jack: I'm very certain that Mr. Jason is coming to the dating - at last, I think he is.

Gina's show on the Stage
More than 200 years ago, Mozart sought supporters to help pay for the cost of his concerts. Today, both new and famous artists can do the same. Gina's art company wanted to hold a concert. So Gina invited Jason to enjoy it.

Nowadays, you'll see a whole host of people wearing jeans to concerts. It's the concert of Gina's team. Unfortunately, Gina blushed when she fell during her dance show. But the orchestra's performance at the concert was superb. Gina's dance didn't break the perfect of concert.The star, Susan, was too afraid to perform on stage.

When the concert was over, Gina just need a hug.
Jason: It's too bad.
Gina: Please don't be too critical of my performance. It's my first time to act in public.
Jason didn't want to go out with Gina, so she turned him down.
Gina turned her head to go home. She cried and call  Nicole.
Nicole: Jason always criticizes the way I look, and it hurts your feelings.
Gina: Sure.
Nicole: A friend or family member asks you to do favor for them. If you say no, do you feel guilty or selfish? Many people do, so they say yes. That just increases their stress level and often leads to bad feelings. So learn to say no nicely!
Nicole: He always wanted me to b a pretty face. He talked me not to say anything. I can't reject him.
Nicole: But before turning them down, say something about the event's importance. Say, "That's a great cause," or "You have an important goal." That way, the person sees you value the project even if you cannot help. When you say no, make kind remarks. Say, "Thank you for asking, but I can't this time," or "I regret having to say no." Just learn to say no - nicely. You'll be glad you did.
Gina: I know.

Gina couldn't sleep. She thought Jason maybe say right. Leslie gave a wonderful performance last night at concert, not was her.

Lovelorn
Jack spends a lot of time caring for his sister because she is suffering from depression.
Like Jack told to his sister: Love is like adding a little lemon juice, salt and pepper to give your chicken more flavor. If you poured all salt and paper, It tastes just bitter.
Gina: Who told to you? When were you so smart?
Jack: TV is my teacher.
When Jack kissed Gina, she slapped him.
But three lone nights pass,  Jason felt guilty after he said his girl friend bad words. He gave Gani an apology.

Third dating
Jason: If you cut back on all the sweets you eat, you will lose weight.
Gina: I know you say a joke. I am not fat.
Jason: I am serious.
Gina: Beauty is only skin. I hope you know my deep soul.
Jason: I just know you are the gold digger in your deep mind. Cut back on how much my money you spend on clothes and you will have a lot of extra money! Along with the freedom to make your own decisions comes responsibility for your actions.
Gina: I am not a gold digger. You had remarked about my excellent cooking. Don't judge a book by it's cover.
In Jason's mind, he recall Gina ruined the cake mix when she accidentally added bad eggs, so she had to start from scratch.

Gina told her best friend, Nicole, about her news, "I will marry!"
Nicole: So what. What happened?
Gina: "I was completely on edge when I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. But we like each other soon."

Wedding and Honeymoon
You can spend as little as US$500 or as much as US$5,000 on your wedding dress in this shop. Getting ready for her wedding gave Gina the motivation to lose weight. Jason said: I have told you must lose weight. Now is late. Losing weight is easy. You just have to keep your eating in check and not overdo it.

There was tension at the party when Susan and Joanne showed up in the same dress in the wedding ceremony. Josh said he was going to attend the party, but he flaked and didn't go.

Gina and her rich husband decide to travel global for honeymoon. Gina's mom told to her, "Remember to pack a lot of snacks for our journey."
This historical house has long bee a favorite place for people to stay at no their honeymoons. But Paris isn't just the Eiffel Tower and cute coffee shops. It's fine place for the newlyweds. New York is not a small city, so it may be hard to explore it in only a few days. Northern Minnesota is known for its many lakes, good fishing and camping, to name only a few activities done there. Jason sighed and resigned himself to himself to carrying his wife's purse for her.

There are plenty of beautiful white sand beaches with clear blue water to choose from.Return to nature. If you go at the right time of year, you can help with olive harvest! Get your hands dirty, and learn about the production of this famous Greek food. Jason has discriminating taste. He only likes the best.
On a clear night, you can see the stars twinkle in the sky. Gina's necklace sparkled in the light.

Don't forget to clean your plate! Greek food is full of flavor, and it's healthy! Greece is known for its delicious olives, cheeses and honey, to name only a few. Order signature dishes like moussaka and spanakopita, with a Greek salad topped with fresh tomatoes and feta. Then try some baklava for dessert. You'll probably want seconds of everything!

They visited Israel to learn more about Biblical history.

Common Life pass time
Gina painted a very artistic pattern on her bedroom walls. Jason and Gina laughed and laughed at the comedy.
Gina and Art's opinions often clash. They never agree on anything. There are too many restaurant options to choose from in their neighborhood. Jason treat Gina to eat dinner. He told her, "Don't think too much."

2. The friends

How should you treat an unpopular students?
Mary and Jane are eating lunch in their school cafeteria.
Mary: It looks like Sally is sitting by herself again today. Let's invite her to eat with us.
Jane: I think our table is full.
Mary: We could pull up a chair and make some room.
Jane: Yeah, but people might notice and think we're friends with her.
Mary: What's wrong with that?
Jane: She's so weird. If we sit with her, people will think we're weird, too, and won't want to be friends with us.
Mary: I don't think everybody will quit being our friends because we're nice to her.
Jane: But if we invite her to join us, we may never get rid of her! She'll tag along with us all the time.
Mary: What do you have against her?
Jane: Well, she's unpopular. She's not very pretty; she's painfully shy; she doesn't excel in any subjects, and she doesn't belong to any clubs.
Mary: Maybe she just feels nervous around people she doesn't know. She might be less shy and more willing to participate if someone reached out to her a little bit.
Jane: Maybe. But why does that someone have to be us?
Mary: Why not us? If I were Sally, I'd want someone to befriend me. Wouldn't you?
Jane: I guess so, but I don't think we're doing anything wrong by not befriending her. We're not mean to her, and not going out of our way to talk to her is understandable. We can't be best friends with everyone.
Mary: Maybe not, but we can show compassion to one person. It's not that hard to have one more friend.
Jane: We're already pretty busy. Where will we find time?
Mary: We can invite her to join us when we're with our other friends - like to a party or something. And we have lots of time to chat between classes. Besides, if we get to know Sally, we'll probably discover things about her. She might be really interesting and fun to be around.
(The bell rings.)
Jane: Well, lunch is over anyway.
Mary: I guess it's too late for her to sit with us today. But maybe I'll invite her to hang out with us at the mall on Saturday.
Jane: Ah...I don't think I'll join you, but have fun.
Joe isn't very approachable and doesn't seem to enjoy other people.
With his bright red hair, Dustin will stand out wherever he goes.
What do you have against Anne? You never say anything nice about her.

3.
Governments, businesses and journalists often look to polls to gain insight into public opinion.
Last June, major polling groups Gallup, Pew/Washington Post and CBS News asked the American public their opinion regarding the NSA's collection of phone calls and email messages. The results seemed to contradict each other a great deal. The Pew/Washington Post poll showed 56 percent approving of  the NSA's action, while the Gallup poll showed 53 percent disapproving of that action. As journalist David Moore pointed out , one poll mentioned terrorism terrorism while another mentioned privacy concerns. Such variation in poll questions can affect respondents's thinking and lead to wildly different results. So remember, the public opinion revealed in polls may not always represent the masses!
There basic requirements of a good poll.
1.Questions must be worded in a way that avoids pointing subjects toward a particular point of view.
2.The subjects in the sample must be randomly selected. If subjects are chosen properly, then theoretically every subject in a targeted population has the same chance of being sampled.
3. The poll must survey opinions from a large enough group of people to reduce the possibility of sampling error. The more people who participate, the greater the chance that the general public is represented.

Movie
He staggered around briefly. When he finally caught his balance again, he realized that the police weren't paying any attention to him. A couple of them were giving him strange glances, but mist were just completely ignoring him. Leo nearly jumped out of his skin when he felt Erica tap him on the shoulder.
Erica: You're funny. I was just coming over to tell you that you did a good job.
Leo: Well, thanks. I'm utterly confused.
Neal: Your driving skills really made an impression on me. We need another stunt driver. Would you be interested in working for our company?
Leo: You're offering me a job as a driver? Really? Uh... I would love to. I need to talk to my wife first, though.
He could take all the skills he had and use them in a fresh way. Leo grinned. He couldn't think of anything that could possibly be better.

dog
Do you want a dog? Owning a dog can be fun, but it's also a lot of work.
Carrie: I just love dogs. I think I want to get one.
Hannan: That's a pretty big decision. Why do you want a dog?
Carrie: I've always loved dogs. When I was a child, our dog Scooby went every where with me.
Hannah: Dogs make great pets because they're so loyal to their owners.
Carrie: Exactly. You know I live by myself, and sometimes I feel lonely. A dog would be good company.
Hannah: Some dogs are good at defending their owners, too. Since you live alone, it might be helpful to have a dog that will bark and scare away burglars.
Carrie: Plus, I could take the dog on walks. It would get me out of the house.
Hannah: That's good exercise for both of you!
Carrie: I definitely need motivation for more exercise. Caring for a dog would help me with that.
Hannah: I love seeing people walk their dogs in the park. Some of the owners let me pet their dogs, but, of course, I always ask first!
Carrie: Many dogs are friendly and social. That's another reason I want a dog - I'd like a cute, cuddly companion that makes people smile!
Hannah: But dogs are a lot of work, too.
Carrie: Yes. Owning a dog isn't all fun and games. Cleaning up after them - and keeping them clean - can be a chore.
Hannah: I've heard that some dogs shed a lot. And some bark a lot and chew on your things.
Carrie: True. They can really get into trouble. I'll need to train my dog well! I know it will take time and commitment.
Hannah: And you need to take the dog's happiness into account. You're not planning to get a big dog, are you? Your apartment isn't that large. And a friend told me that her dog was unhappy because it was confined all day.
Carrie: A small dog would be happy in my apartment. Definitely not a big one! I do work, but I plan to go home to walk it at lunch.
Hannah: That's good. Also, don;t forget how much it costs!
Carrie: I'm thinking about adopting from the animal shelter.
Hannah: Adopting a dog is fantastic, but you still have to pay an adoption fee. Then there's food, toys and trips to the vet.
Carrie: I haven't thought much about the cost. I guess I still have a lot to consider.

The Art of Mime. In this art form, actions speak louder than words.
What do you think of when you think of a face painted white? A shirt with stripes? White golves and a black hat? In the West this figure might come to mind when we think of mime. Mime is the art of acting without using speech. The word can also refer to a person who performs this art. This type of art has grown and changed over the centuries. What began as a simple form of communication is now a form of theater.
Mime is one of the earliest forms of self-expression. As languages were developing, humans still used their bodies to speak. Mime first became an art form in ancient Greece. Silent actors performed everyday scenes using gestures. These plays often taught a lesson about values.
Pierrot is a romantic, emotional character - someone the audience can understand. He often wears a clown costume with a white face.
Mimes wore masks and acted out comedies. Because masks hid their faces, they could make fun of any aspect of society. Everyone enjoyed these performances - young and old, rich and poor.
Mimes also traveled around Europe. Because their art had no words, there was no language barrier. Mime became especially popular in France
Bip was created by Marcel Marceau. He's a funny, innocent fellow with soft shoes, a sailor suit, a white face and a flower in his hat.
Mime like a pro
Want to try mime? Try communicating only through body language; no talking allowed. Watch people's facial expressions and gestures closely and practice copying them. Create a story to act out - this will be more interesting to your audience. No props? No worries! You can create anything you need out of thin air. The most important thing is to believe your illusion. If you believe it's real, your audience will, too!

2015年6月4日 星期四

English fiction 3

1. school love

Moving to another country forced Joan to make several lifestyle changes. Joan doesn't look back. She's more focused on the future! Lucky, she entered Westminster School which is famous in England. She often dreams for royal life. She admired Prince William's wife, Kate, is very elegant young lady.

Joan wears her hair in a braid during the summer so she can stay cool. She liked her braid since she got too close to the fire and singed her hair. She had never let her hair fly anymore. Joan's eyes twinkle when she smiles. She indeed became the beauty , a transformation that spanned a decade and a lifetime.

She also added a pearl necklace to her black suit to soften the look. Her jewelry sparkles in the sunlight. People on the street even stopped her and asked about the items she was wearing. Joan also is a superb athlete; she can play any sport.

When Joan, the star player, got hurt, it was the turning point of the game. One day, she fought with her teammate. Miss Simmons, the coach, decided to intervene in her students' argument to prevent them from fighting.

Earlier Joan's teammate Sara yelled at her for playing badly.
Joan: Everyone saw the Sara's error obviously, but nobody dared to tell her.
Coach: I've talked to Sara. It's never appropriate to shame another person like that, especially a teammate. An outburst is not a good way to deal with any conflict.
Joan: Conflict? There was no conflict until he blamed me for losing the game! I admit that I probably didn't pass the ball enough. But he didn't pass the ball enough. But he didn't have to act like that! Wouldn't yelling at Sara just make him more defensive?
Coach: I didn't tell you to yell at him, but I think you could have stood up for yourself. I'd rather have you talk about the problem than just sit there feeling resentful.
Joan: I figured if I started screaming too, that would just make everything worse.
Coach: I agree. That kind of emotional release feels good at first, but it usually causes more problems.
Joan: Exactly. It hurts people's feelings and can give you a reputation for not being able to control your emotions.
Coach: But it's still important to express your opinions. You should respect yourself enough not to let people treat you badly. First of all, you understand he was right, so it would have shown maturity to admit that. Second of all, you could have calmly said that you didn't appreciate his approach. It might get him to think twice before doing it again. And if he doesn't, you're still the bigger man, and your teammates will recognize that. All right?
Ms. Simmons likes to give advice to students who have potential

Although ,there is something about Joan's behavior that makes people nervous. She played the clowns at the Children's Hospital keeping the sick children laughing happily. Everyone stared at the woman who walked through the mall dressed like a clown. Nobody knows the secret.

Joan is a angel. She told her little friend in the hospital. She want to hold a charitable campaign for them. She said, "Imagine being bald and walking into class at school. You slip into the back row but see other students whispering and pointing at you. You feel yourself blushing. After school, you run home to avoid talking to anyone. They often feel bad about themselves, and other children tease them." Joan makes hairpieces available to children who lose their hair for medical reasons. The touching story had a huge impact on one girl who wrote letter to Joan. "My hair had been waist-Length for years, and I was ready for a dramatic change."

Her creations sparkle and shine. She is smart student. The tests in the famous school were so hard that only a handful of students passed it. Joan always get A+. "The paradox is that Joan never does her homework, but she's our top student," said by Joan's teacher.

Yvonne is a popular student and no wonder - she is kind and helpful to all of her classmates. Joan consider Yvonne is a very trustworthy friend and roommate. Joan suffers from several ailments, so she goes to the doctor often. Yvonne helps Joan to complete the class notes. "I really appreciate all the help you gave me while I was sick," said by Joan.

She is always ready to help me or give advice. She usually told to Joan, "Face it. We've both gained weight and need to start exercising." Or, "Use the negative form of positive words, and people will accept your opinion more easily. Then you'll keep mistakes to a minimum and make your interactions with people more pleasant."

Yvonne felt exhausted after staying up all night studying. But Joan didn't work hard, because she is the smartest student in school. She was  a straight-A student in school. Yvonne stays enlightened about current events by reading the news on her smartphone. She knew that Joan is influential girl in their school. Every news are about her. Lot of boys court her love. "Everything you do and say impacts those around you," Yvonne always complained.

Joan felt that she lived in a bubble, having little interaction with the larger school world. Yet, it was a broad bubble that also took her around the school. She always tries to find a new frequency at the low points of her life and students. All great failures and successes are not periods but commas to her. However, she lack a boyfriend.

Jared sat by the window and watched the rain pouring down outside. Jared is doing a lot of exercises to strengthen his arms and his legs. The ever-popular young boy is liked because of his wonderful personality.
But some of Jared's classmates teased him about his glasses.

One day Joan's classmates climbed the mountain in the countryside.
"The grass is always greener on the other side," he had said. Jared replied, "Sometimes it is, but every trip involves going out on a limb. It must be nice to do all your research out here.
Joan said, "stop being so serious, and lighten up a little bit. We want to have fun." Joan didn't accept Jard's advice. Joan continued to say, "Have you ever wanted to hike up a volcano?" Jared replied, "Are you kid me? Would you want to become famous by doing bad or stupid things?" Joan decided to walk another road.

People who aren't self-reflective are going to end up making bad decisions because they don't really know what they want in the first place. Unfortunately, They lost from other people.

"Finding the others will be like looking for a needle in a haystack," Joan complained. She got in her hair.
From the top of the hill, Jared could see a hawk gliding over the tops of trees.
Finally, Jared found the road to go home. Everybody released their nerves.
She was exhausted, so she hit the hay. The next morning Joan felt fresh as a daisy.

Jared understand Joan is a fool. But he like everybody love her.
Joan's classmate gave her an intimidating look after Joan accidentally bumped Jared. But it is just Jared's plan.
"I don't understand. Can you clarify?"
Joan said, "no, never." Jared replied, "Why". She told to him, "because you let me loss in the forest. It isn't funny to keep bringing up the most embarrassing experience of my life." Jared was utterly depressed when Joan told him she didn't want to be his girlfriend.
Jared: You are indeed an ice queen.
Joan: Don't waste words telling people what they already know.

Jared writes poetry and composes music. He is very creative. His words were music to her ears. Finally he dated to her. I knew the singer was popular, but I was astonished to see how many people came to her concert. This young musician travels the world spreading his message of hope. It is a nice night. Joan give Jared a kiss.

Yvonne opposed to said, " I know Joared  hurt your feelings, but if you forgive him, you'll be the bigger woman." In fact, Yvonne seems a little resentful because she thinks her admiring boy love her classmate more than her. Yvonne put a seal on the envelope so no one would open it. She mailed to Jared who she love.

It's begining. The adventure love story wasn't scary, but it offered many thrills.

2.Car
Driver-less Cars: Legal Issues

Beyond the technical challenges involved in developing these cars, there are also legal ones. Most governments require that human drivers remain in control of vehicles at all times. Also, driver-less cars are not allowed on many roads at this point. Then there's the problem of determining who's at fault if a driver-less car gets in an accident. If the human isn't controlling the steering wheel, will he or she still be responsible? Or, could the car-maker be blamed? Lots of questions remain.

What about Google?
Apparently, when people think of driver-less cars, they often think of Google's driver-less car, which has become a common sight in Silicon Valley. A recent survey found that people were more willing to purchase a driver-less car from Google than from a traditional car-maker. It doesn't matter that Google has no experience making cars and may never actually make one. However, Google is investing millions in the software that makes driver-less cars work, and driver-less cars will probably rely heavily on Google's mapping data system.

Christopher studied so hard that he achieved the top rank in his class. He hoped to designed a driver-less car one day.

3.Travel

Neuschwanstein castle, Germany. This is arguably the most famous castle in the world and with good reason. It was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned the ornate palace in the late 1800s, but he died before it was completed.

Bran Castle, Romania. Have you heard of Bram Stoker's Dracula? This 13th-century castle has been called an ideal setting for the famous novel. But there are no vampires here - the castle is now a museum.

Himeji Castle, Japan. Eighty-three wooden buildings stand together to form this amazing castle built in the 14th century. Equally amazing is the winding network of paths leading to the main castle area. These were for defense - enemies wandered these paths and often came to dead ends.

This building is famous for its unusual architecture. Castles have long been a favorite setting for dramatic stories and events, fact and fantasy alike. Their architecture catches your attention, and their history pulls you in. Their rooms tell tales and offer mystery that will fuel your imagination.

I am funding their trip to Japan by selling cookies. I want to visit the castle in Japan first.

Many places have a cycle of four seasons each year. prefers to stay in guesthouses instead of hotels because they are quieter. I think a tour of Europe would be the ultimate vacation. No problems occured on our trip, except perhaps the large thunderstorm followed by our train being delayed. Since I travels a lot, the portability of my luggage is important to me.

Although there are other restaurants attempting to sell genuine French food, this one stands out for its high quality and reasonable prices.

Greece is the birthplace of Western civilization. The Olympic Games began in Greece. Democracy and modern medicine got their start in Greece, too. Many of the words you'll read in this article come from the Greek language. A trip to Greece is a trip into centuries past. You'll have your fill of ancient art, architecture, history and more. Santorini's white buildings provide a striking display against the surrounding sky and sea's blue background.

Whale-watching trips thrill visitors with visitors with sightings of whales, dolphins and bears. Kayaking trips offer spectacular views of rock formations, waterfalls and sea caves. Alaska experienced a harsh winter with temperatures below zero for long periods of time.

On our Alaska trip, we saw beautiful ice formations in many different shapes. Settlers arrive in this new land and make it their home. Some come and some go. Early settlers found it too difficult to farm the land, and most returned home.

Wild, rigged, harsh, soft and beautiful! All of these words describe one place. And "untouched paradise" closely describes the natural beauty you'll find there. A drive through the island's rolling hills leads to towering cliffs with spectacular views. Tens of thousands of visitors will enjoy songs, dances, fiddle players, storytellers and more. Everyone in the crowd jumped up and danced to the lively songs.

The festivals include many activities and booths that sell souvenirs and crafts. Anyone can stop to enjoy some live music or watch an antique car show or a parade. Children can play games or ride in trucks full of hay.
People of all ages will enjoy the food and fun of these lively events that celebrate the holiday.

The Hive-Inn hotel would be composed of recycled shipping containers which can be inserted and removed, depending on the needs and business of the hotel. The Jenga-like grid structure would allow containers to be slotted in and removed without disturbing the other container rooms. They feel the idea could also be extended as a response for emergency housing or medical-care units. The duo explained that the design of the hotel lies in the idea of maximum flexibility and mobility. This is a trend that is embodied in our modern way of living.

Containers came as a natural answer to this vision; the challenge was to keep it technically feasible, mobile and fun. We wanted to keep the true nature of containers alive: containers are mobile, containers travel! It created this interesting paradox in which hotel rooms can come to you, expanding the market to residents.
To make it financially attractive for the operator, we find that creating a link between major brands, container fit out and Hive-inn operators could be a winning scenario.

Our intent is also to capture the interest of construction, hospitality, real-estate, healthcare, branding and retail industries to see if someone would be interested to build the first. Anyone?

4.Health

An average blood pressure reading is 120/80. A blood pressure reading above 140/90 counts as high blood pressure also called hypertension. High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease a stroke and kidney disease. Too much bad cholesterol or not enough good cholesterol can block blood flow which can lead to a heart attack or a stroke. Not knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels can be destructive to your health.

Sleep at least seven hours each night. Sleep isn't waste of time; it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and strengthens your immune system. And lack of sleep increases your risk of memory problems, headaches, heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

No one wants to be sick. We try to avoid it by washing our hands, eating a healthy diet and taking supplements, but we're not always successful. When we do get sick, we usually reach for over-the counter medicines. If those don't work, we head to the doctor in hops of getting some antibiotics. These important drugs kill bacteria, but unfortunately they also reduce our natural ability to fight disease. Over time, overuse of antibiotics not only affects our health, it also leads to bacteria that are resistant to the drugs, making them all the harder to kill.

When the morning sun looks in through your bedroom window, do you jump out of bed? Or do you roll over and groan? An adequate amount of sleep can make the difference between a great day and a terrible one! First, go to bed at the same time every day, and get up at the same time. If you haven't gotten a good night's sleep, don't oversleep the next morning. Get up at your regular time. Sleeping late for just a couple of days can change your body clock to a different cycle. You don't want that if you have a set daily schedule!
Also, avoid big meals at night. Eating heavy, rich food within two hours of bedtime can keep you awake. Your stomach works hard to digest those fatty foods, and that may keep you up.

Maybe you can't sleep or you wake up in the middle of the night. Don't just lie in bed. Get up and do something relaxing elsewhere. Then go back to bed when you feel drowsy. If you worry a lot, make a list of things you need to do the next day. Do that an hour before bed. That way you get your worrying out of the way before you go to bed. After a good night's sleep, you'll be able to face a new day.

Try not to get defensive when people give you advice. The study suggests that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is good for your health.

5.Disasters
Preparing for disasters. Are you ready for the worst? When disaster strikes, you might find yourself without water, gas and electricity. You might even need to leave your home with little warning. But emergencies don;t have to surprise you. Plan ahead for bad situations.

Planning for the worst. Hold a family meeting. Discuss the types of disasters that could happen. Then plan a way to gather your family together if they get separated. Choose two locations for everyone to go to if it isn't safe to return home.The first should be near your house.You can go there in an emergency like a fire. The second meeting place should be outside your neighborhood. This will give your family a place to gather if you must evacuate.

Then create a family disaster kit. It should include everything your family needs to survive for at least three days. Place your kit in a bag so you can carry it if you need to evacuate. Once you have prepared your family for the worst, it is important to maintain your plan. Practice your emergency plan, and update it as necessary. You may not be able to prevent disasters, but with a little planning you can be prepared.
Sandra and her family are prepared for emergencies. If you are in a bad situation, you should call the police for help.

I have prepared a supply kit to take on the disaster happening. It's a big earthquake Several buildings collapsed during the earthquake, and thousands of people were injured. The loud noise startled the baby, and women began to cry.

The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it got out of control. Now here is a hell.

7.Space
Your next dream vacation could be out of this world. Are you in the mood for a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? Maybe you're tired of those week-long vacations lounging at some tropical paradise, and you need some real adventure. Maybe you're a long-time fan of Star Trek and Star Wars and generally have stars in your eyes about everything space-related. Perhaps you just have an extra US$200,000 lying around the house. If so, then space tourism is for you!

Believe it or not, space travel is no longer just for astronauts. Until recently, space has primarily been the domain of governments, researchers and satellite companies. However, with the retirement of NASA's shuttle program and the escalating interest in space tourism, the "final frontier" may soon be opening up for even more people.

Currently, a handful of companies offer you a space ride with a superb view of Earth's outer atmosphere. The flight takes people 100 kilometers above Earth where the space adventurers can look back at Earth and also see the blackness of space. They experience weightlessness for several minutes before coming back to Earth. You might even find accommodations in a space hotel on day.

If the price of space travel seems astronomical now, maybe soon it won't be so high. Space entrepreneurs project that costs will steadily drop so that space travel will not be pastime for just the rich. Millions of Earth's inhabitants could eventually become space travelers and start to see the world in a whole new way.

Astronauts receive special training before starting their mission in space. We are learning about different types of stars in our astronomy class.