1、1Reading (2010-3-31)How to give a boy joy词数： 252 建议阅读时间： 5.5 分钟 时间：2008-09-15 期号：235THERE was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding (寄宿 ) school. Before being sent away this boy was the top student in his class.But the boy changed when he attended the boarding school. His grades s
2、tarted dropping. He hated being in a group. He was lonely all the time. And sometimes he even felt like killing himself. All of this because he felt no one loved him.His parents started worrying about the boy. So his dad decided to travel to the school and talk with him.They sat on the shore (岸边 ) o
3、f the lake near the school. The father started asking him casual questions about his classes, teachers and sports. After some time his dad said, “Do you know son, why I am here today?” The boy answered back, “to check my grades?” “No, no,” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the mos
4、t important person for me. I want to see you happy. I dont care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”These words caused the boys eyes to fill with tears. He hugged his dad. They didnt say anything to each other for a long time.Now the boy knew there was someo
5、ne on this Earth who cared for him deeply. He meant the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad! Key wordsattend /v. 出席(be present at)I will attend a meeting tomorrow.cause / v. 引起 (give rise to, make happen)What caused the bi
6、g fire?hug /v. 拥抱 (hold tightly)The child was hugging her doll.deeply /adv. 深深地 (to a great degree)I was deeply moved by what he said.Useful phrasesfeel like 想做某事She felt like having an ice cream after the long walk.Sentence bank释义：在男孩被送走以前，他是班上最好的学生。语法： being sent away是动名词的被动语态。After being sent to
7、school, he became a lot happier.释义：这些话让男孩热泪盈眶。词汇： cause sb / sth to do 使得某人或某事怎样。The illness caused the young man to stay in bed all year round.2释义：对某个人来说，他意味着整个世界。词汇： mean v. 意味着，这里表示很重要。What youve said meant a lot to me.Share your thoughts没有爱的世界是冰冷的，没有爱的心灵是孤寂的。这个故事让我们知道我们都是被爱着的，也让我们记得去爱身边的人。 “你是我的
8、生命 ”，拳拳父母心，我们做孩子的都懂吗？Growing up on her own扬科维奇：靠自己，信自己！词数： 240 建议阅读时间：6 分钟 时间：2008-10-06 期号：238WORLD No 2 tennis player Jelena Jankovic from Serbia (塞尔维亚 ) has won her second title of the year. She became champion of the China Open on September 28.Jankovic first practiced tennis when she was nine ye
9、ars old. After six months Jankovic played her first match.It was the national championship for kids up to 10 years old. She came to the semi-finals (半决赛 ).When she was 11, she won a national championship for girls up to 12 years old. In order to continue her career, Jelena left Serbia and went to th
10、e United States.Looking after herselfAt that time, she didnt speak any English. And her family did not come with her. It was a hard time.“I did not know what I needed to do when I was going to school. I could not do my homework. When you have a difficulty, there is nobody to help you. So, you learn
11、it the hard way,“ Jelena said.However, it was a good learning experience for Jelena. “It makes me more independent (独立的 ) and stronger as a person. I know how to do everything by myself so I dont have to depend on (依赖 ) my parents or somebody else to do it for me,“ she said.In the US, Jelena receive
12、d better conditions for practice and development of her game. In 2000, she became a professional (职业选手 ) and has been shining on the tennis court ever since.Fill your world with hope词数： 214 建议阅读时间： 5分钟 时间： 2008-09-08 期号： 234FROM the window of my room, I could see a tall cotton-rose hibiscus (木棉树 ).
13、However, when I opened the window one morning, to my surprise, the tree was almost bare as a result of the storm the night before. I was so sad that I could not help sighing with emotion: life never runs smooth, for there are so many ups and downs, twists and turns. My beloved friends have all left.
14、 Isnt it similar to the tree shedding (脱落 ) its blossoms in the wind?3This event faded from my memory as time went by. One day after I came home from the countryside, I found the room stuffy (闷 ) so I opened the window. Something outside caught my eye. A plum tree all scarlet (红色 ) with blossom shon
15、e beautifully in the sunset. The surprise discovery overwhelmed (淹没 ) me with pleasure. I wondered why I had not thought of the strong life sprouting (发芽 ) when I was grieving (悲伤 ) for the hibiscus.Standing by the window, lost in thought for a long time, I realized that nothing in the world remains
16、 unchanged. As long as you keep enjoying the sun, each new dawn presents a fine prospect and the world fills with new hope.Key wordsbare adj. 光秃秃的(without the usual covering ) There is a bare hillside behind my house. emotion n. 情感，情绪(any feeling, as of joy, sorrow or fear)She wept with emotion. fad
17、e v. 逐渐消失，慢慢淡出(disappear gradually from memory)All memory of her childhood has faded from her mind.prospect n. 前景(chance of success; outlook)The prospects for this years wine harvest are poor.Useful phrasesups and downs (twists and turns) 迂回曲折，盛衰，沉浮Life is full of ups and downs (twists and turns).as
18、 long as 只要 As long as you promise, I will do it right now.Sentence bank释义：开满了花的李树，在夕阳的映照下闪烁着美丽的光芒。 词汇： shone是的 shine过去式释义：这个意外的发现让我惊喜不已。释义：我开始想，为什么在我为木棉树悲伤的时候没有想过还有坚强的生命会发芽成长呢？句式： why 和 when在句中分别引导了的宾语从句和时间状语从句。He wondered why his mom was so angry with him.释义：伫立窗前，长久的陷入沉思，我终于明白生命中没有永恒的风景。句式： Standi
19、ng by the window, lost in thought for a long time在句中做状语，表明我是在什么情况下明白生命中没有永恒的风景的。Standing by the window, I could see some people walking past my house.Share your thoughts生命中没有永恒的风景。只要你懂得用心享受每天的阳光，每个黎明都是为你展开，整个世界永远充满新的希望。4What makes a good friend? 词数：300 建议阅读时间：7 分钟 时间：2008-10-27 期号：241IN first grade
20、your idea of a good friend was the person who goes to the bathroom with you in school. In second grade he was the person who helps you stand up to the class bully. In third grade your idea of a good friend was the person who shares their lunch with you. In fourth grade your idea of a good friend was
21、 the person who wrote a sick note (请 假条 ) for the teacher from your mom. In fifth grade your idea of a friend was the person who saves you a seat on the school bus. In sixth grade your idea of a friend was the person who goes up to the girl and asks her to dance with you. In seventh grade your idea
22、of a friend was the one who does your math homework for you. In eighth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helps you pack up your toys but doesnt laugh at you. In ninth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who would go to a party held by a senior so you wouldnt wind up bei
23、ng the only freshman (新生 ) there. In tenth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who changed their schedule to sit with you at lunch. At graduation your idea of a good friend was the person who was crying on the inside but managed the biggest smile. Now, your idea of a good friend is the p
24、erson who holds your hand when youre scared and thinks of you at times when you are not there. She reminds you of what you have forgotten and helps you clear up your mistakes. She smiles for you when you are sad and most importantly loves you! By Bill Greerbully n. 欺 负 人的家伙 (a bad person)Tom the bul
25、ly often hits people.schedule n.日程 (a timetable)You should check your schedule so you dont miss any classes.graduation n.毕业 典礼 (a ceremony for students who finish school or college) Everyone has a big smile on the graduation photo.wind up 最后，结果是If you eat too many cookies youll wind up fat.remind sb
26、 of 使某人想起某事The photo reminds me of my childhood.释义：到四年级你理想的好朋友是假装妈妈给老师写假条的家伙。释义：到八年级的时候你的好朋友会帮你收藏好昔日的玩具，而且决不会因此而笑话你。短语：pack up 收拾 。Toms father helped him to pack up for the spring outing.5释义：在毕业典礼上，你的好朋友 虽然在心里哭泣可是脸 上会努力带着微笑。词汇：manage vt. 努力做出 。The poor family managed to send all its kids to school,
27、but it was hard.在 人 生 的 不 同 阶 段 ,每 人 都 有 不 同 的 好 朋 友 。 短 文 中 列 出 了 美 国 孩 子 在 不 同 年 级 的 对 理 想好 友 的 标 准 。 你 如 何 确 定 自 己 的 好 友 ， 最 希 望 他 们 帮 你 做 什 么 ？Its a great time to see old friends again 词数：250 建议阅读时间：6 分钟 时间：2008-10-27 期号：241HOMECOMING (返校 节 ) is an exciting time for many people. It is a traditio
28、n. At homecoming a school or university welcomes back former (从前的 ) students. That is where the name comes from. It means, “coming home”.The tradition began more than 100 years ago in the United States. It is even more popular today. Homecoming usually lasts a weekend and happens in the fall. It all
29、ows friends to stay in touch over the years. A lot of times, students go away to college. After college is over, they return home. So they dont often get to see their friends. Homecoming is a time everyone can get together. Usually there is a main event that everyone goes to, like an American footba
30、ll game or a dance or dinner. In high schools there is usually a homecoming king and queen. Students vote (投票 选 出 ) on whom they want to be their king and queen. In some schools it is a big honor.Many homecoming celebrations include a parade (游行 ). The parade includes the schools marching (行 进 的 ) b
31、and and different floats (花 车 ) created by the classes and organizations. Most of the sports get a chance to be in the parade and show off their school pride. Homecoming is a way to make kids proud of their school. It also keeps the connection (联 系 ) between the school and its graduates. It is a nice tradition that people love to attend. By Adam Coughlin, 21st Century Teens staff
