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Thousands of years ago， people had to hunt（打猎）for food． They lived in caves（洞穴）and needed fire to keep（1） ．Some of them drew pictures on the walls of their caves．
We don't know why they drew the pictures．They had to go（2） into the cave to do it，so they must have had a plan．They probably took a light（3） them，which was made of animal fat．Maybe they drew the pictures to（4） good luck when they hunted． Others think the spears（矛）in the pictures mean that they were（5） other people to hunt．
For paint， they mixed animal fat with some different things like dirt or berries． They used sticks to brush the paint onto the（6） of their caves． Some of the drawings are colorful and others are black from the burned end of a stick．
These people drew what they saw around them（7） such as tigers， deer， horses， and sometimes birds and fish． They also drew people， but not very（8） ．
The pictures are（9） good most of the time． The tigers look strong and powerful． Many of the horses and deer look graceful．
These drawings have been（10） in more than 130 caves﹣ mostly in England and France． Maybe there are more that we haven't found yet． It is interesting to look at such old drawings．
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Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. （1） And how can you make sure not to waste this great chance to learn？
Be active at school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. Take interest in school life and your school subjects. （2） Go around the school with a big smile. If you are not working，you are wasting your time at school. Teachers cannot make everything enjoyable.
Keep fit. If you don't eat a good breakfast，you will feel tired at school. （3） Play enough sports every day in order to keep your body strong. Also，drink more water and fewer soft drinks to keep healthy.
（4） Don't put off what you can do till tomorrow. Don't give up if you get behind the class. Everyone fails some exams，loses some matches and has bad days. Don't make small problems very big.
（5） You are young，and no one thinks you must do everything quite well!
Follow our advice，and have a happy school life!
| A． | Face the problem. |
| B． | Join lots of activities. |
| C． | You may help Mum with housework. |
| D． | How can you make full use of them？ |
| E． | Don't forget to ask for help when in trouble. |
| F． | If you go to bed late，you will be sleepy in class. |
Over 30 percent of all food goes to waste，according to The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization （联合国粮农组织）.Supermarkets throw away food that is not sold before its sell﹣by date，while families throw away food that they can't finish eating.
The world's first food bank was founded in the US in 1967.Some people and stores donated （捐赠） extra food to the bank.People could take the food home there if they didn't have money to buy any for themselves.In Shanghai，there is a "shared fridge" in some communities.It is free for everyone to take food from it.
A UK company called The Real Junk Food Project says that food that has passed its sell﹣by date is still safe to eat.They collect this food from supermarkets and sell it in cafes.You only have to pay as much as you feel is necessary.If you don't want to spend money，you can volunteer at the cafes instead.
What else can we do to stop food waste？The answer is simply buying less food.
Share more，throw less |
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Food（1） . |
Over 30 percent of all food goes to waste. Supermarkets throw away food that has（2） its sell﹣by date. Families throw away food that they can't finish eating. |
Food bank |
It was created in the US in 1967. People who couldn't（3） any food for themselves could get food for free. Shanghai communities have shared fridges. |
Pay as you（4） |
The Real Junk Food Project collects that food that is not sold before its sell﹣by date. People can get food by volunteering at the cafes （5） paying as they wish. |
Bay less |
That's the least people can do. |
If you go into a bookstore，you might see lots of self﹣help books.What are self﹣help books？When you feel stressed，or you want to become better，you may read some books （1）f advice.We call those self﹣help books.
In general，self﹣help books are written by famous writers or （2） （succeed） businessmen.They teach you how to （3）d with problems in your life，for example，how to get on well with your classmates and friends，how to plan your time （4） （correct） and how to find the （5） （happy）.Besides，self﹣help books are useful for young readers to find their mistakes.They want to improve （6） （they） by reading self﹣help books：
How to （7）c a self﹣help book？
Firstly，think about what your problem is.Find a book that talks about it.
（8）S ，check out the writer.A professional writer will give you more useful （9） （suggest）.
Thirdly，try out the exercises in these books.Self﹣help books often include exercises.Practice a few to see if they work.
Fourthly，be critical （批判性的）. （10）T it's a popular book，it might not be right about everything.
Finally，if you are very upset and feel sick，see a doctor.
Smart phones have become an essential part of our daily lives. This is worrying, as long﹣time use of smart phones harms children's eyesight, cervical vertebrae（颈椎）and even the brain. It was reported China had 175 million Internet users under the age of 18, with 74 percent having their own mobile phones.
It's already common practice in some countries to limit students' use of mobile phones. France passed a law banning the use of mobile phones on school grounds for children under the age of 15. Other countries, including the United States, Italy and Japan, have also passed laws banning students from bringing phones to schools or classrooms.
The Ministry of Education in China released a notice that restricts primary and middle school students from bringing mobile phones to school. Those who require their phones for some need must get their parents' and teachers' approval and must hand their phones over during class time.
An English teacher from Beijing noticed that many students lost themselves in their phones. She said, "Most students are short of self﹣control. Spending too much time on the phone prevents them from learning. " A parent from Shanghai said, "The rules are good for children and limiting phone use is the right way to put their focus back on studies. "
A 16﹣year﹣old student said, "It is unwise to stop all the students taking their phones to school. " He thinks adults can't simply cut them off from the Internet in the digital era and it's more important to cultivate students' ability to manage themselves.
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| Title：Shifting focus from phone to classroom |
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| Background information |
•Smart phones play an important role in people's daily lives. •Long﹣time use of phones is （1） to children's health. •Nearly three （2） of 175 million Internet users under 18 had their own mobile phones in China. |
| Laws （3） |
•French students under the age of 15 can't use mobile phones in schools. •Students in the United States, Italy and Japan can't use mobile phones in schools or classrooms. |
| Notice in our country |
•A notice on controlling primary and middle school students' phone use in schools was released. |
| Different opinions |
•Both the teacher and the parent are in （4） on limiting students' phone use. Controlling phone use is the right way to put children's focus back on studies. •The student thinks that they can't be separated from the Internet in the digital era. No rules （5） all. Self﹣management is more important. |
While dogs are the most popular household pet, cats run a close second. Cats are not often noticed by people choosing a new four﹣legged friend. An animal expert explains why they make fantastic pets.
Cats VS Dogs It seems that many people prefer dogs to cats. Often people who grew up with dogs find it difficult to imagine owning and loving cats. But they can be surprised to learn how friendly and responsive cats are.
Good points of keeping cats Cats are always in small size. They can be a great pet choice for people with limited space and busy lifestyles. They don't have the exercise requirements like dogs. Besides, they are quiet and clean. In a word, cats are low maintenance and happy to be left alone indoors. Cats can be very playful and interactive with children and offer them chances to learn to care for another, living being.
Keeping dogs and cats together Dogs and cats become great companions（伙伴）, especially if they are raised at the same time. They can become friends with each other, the younger, the better.
Help to decide If you've never actually owned a cat, but are thinking of it, talk to cat owners, or offer to house-sit for a cat owner. You could visit an animal centre and interact with cats. It helps decide whether you might enjoy their companionship. You may be surprised to discover how wonderful cats really are.
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Though it seems that there are more dog lovers than cat lovers, an animal expert tells some （1） of keeping cats. If people keep cats as pets, they must be surprised to find they are friendly and responsive. Compared with dogs, cats have some （2） . They are quiet and clean. Also they need less space and are （3） to look after, while dogs always need to be walked. Dog lovers can also raise cats as dogs' companions when they are young. Besides, keeping cats can （4） children's sense of caring for other living beings：The （5） of the following activities help you decide to keep cats, like talking to cat owners or visiting an animal centre and interacting with cats.
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