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Shanghai changes a lot in transportation(交通).

In the past, there were few cars. Now there are many kinds of cars. There were not any bridges above the Huangpu River. Now there are some bridges on it. There were no tunnels(隧道)under it.

There were no undergrounds. Now there are many undergrounds. There were no light rails(轻轨)and maglevs(磁悬浮). Now there are some lights and maglevs.

The changes make our lives more convenient(方便). I like the changes.

My parents work in a shoe factory. They get up at five thirty. They first have breakfast. Then they go to work by bus. They work there from eight to five. They come home at about six and prepare supper for us. Mother washes clothes in the evening. Father often makes toys for us. They are busy all day.

Tom is seven years old. He goes to school every day. The school is far from his home. So he goes there by taxi and comes back home on time (准时). But today he is late. His mother asks him, “Why are you late today?” “I am in the headmaster’s (校长) office.” “Why do you go to the headmaster’s office?” “Because my teacher asks us a question in class, and nobody (没人) can answer it, but I can.” “It’s good to answer the teacher’s questions.” “But the question is ‘Who puts glue on my chair?”

It is Saturday. The sun is shining. Danny and his parents are at the corner of the street.

My parents work in a shoe factory. They get up at five thirty. They first have breakfast. Then they go to work by bus. They work there from eight to five. They come home at about six and prepare supper for us. Mother washes clothes in the evening. Father often makes toys for us. They are busy all day.

Kitty and her friends, Danny and Ben are going to the park by underground. Now they are going to the underground station. They are waiting for the train. Kitty has a big bag. There are some crisps, some bread, some apples and some juice in it. It’s heavy. Danny has a small bag. There is a football in it. It is not heavy. Ben has a kite.it is nice.

Now they are in the park. They have a picnic on the grass. After the picnic, Danny plays football with Ben, Kitty flies the kite. They have a good time.

When you speak, write an e-mail or make a phone call, you are communicating(交流) with words. Sometimes you can communicate without words. A smile on your face shows you are happy and friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hands in class, your teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”. You shake your head and people know you are saying “No”. These carry messages(消息) for you. Other things can also carry messages. For example(例如), a sign on the bus tells you where it goes. Signs in public(公众的) places tell you what to do or not to do.

People can also communicate in many other ways. An artist can draw beautiful mountains, the blue sea and many other things. A writer can write about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people. Books, magazines(杂志), TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others.

Martin is six years old. He is a student of Grade One. His home is not far from the school, so he goes to school and comes home on foot. He usually goes home from school at a quarter past five, but today he is late. His mother asks him, "Why are you late today, Martin?"

"Miss Green is very angry. She sends (送) me to the headmaster (校长) after school," Martin answers.

"What? Why does she send you to the headmaster?" Mum asks.

"Because she asks a question, nobody can answer but I can."

Mum is angry, "Why does she send you, then? Why doesn't she send your stupid (愚蠢的)classmates?"

"Because her question is 'who puts glue on my chair?' Martin answers.

Today is the tenth of September. It is Sunday. It's a sunny day. It's Jill's birthday. Jill and her family go to the Century Park together. And they have a picnic in the park. Jill receives many presents from her parents. Jill's mother gives Jill a new watch. It's pink. It's very beautiful. Jill's father gives her a pencil case. It's long. It's smooth and hard. It's super. Jill is very happy today.