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This July, my family and I visited a museum about ______ called MUCHO Museo de Chocolate in Mexico City.

When we first ______ at the museum, we were greeted by our tour guide, the only person who ______ English at the place. She told us chocolate is made of cacao beans(可可豆). Then she let us ______ real cacao beans. They were different from normal chocolate, because they were not ______.

The museum was divided into different rooms. In the first one, we learned that the Mayans saw cacao as a magical thing that fed the mind, body, and spirit. They would ground the beans into powder and mix it ______ ingredients(食材) to create a bitter drink. It was ______ poured from different heights to create foam(泡沫). This played a big role in their ______.

Then we got to learn about the beginnings of chocolate, see dried cacao tree leaves, and smell the other ingredients ______. I also took photos ______ a wall covered with more than 2,000 pieces of chocolate!

One of my favorite rooms ______ many different pots, cups, and kettles(壶) from all over the world. ______ were used to hold chocolate or chocolate powder. There was even one from China!

The visit to the chocolate museum was ______, but I sure did learn a lot about a very popular treat. I was very ______ at how cultures from ancient times could influence our modern lives in such a way and how communications between different cultures could influence each other. I highly recommend (推荐) it as a stop for any ______ who loves chocolate and even those who don’t.

Many teenagers have hobbies, 1.but sometimes these hobbies can get in the way of their schoolwork. And parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want.

Chen Xiaoli, a 14-year-old girl from Changsha likes singing very much. She wants to be a professional singer when she grows up. However, her parents don’t agree with her. They don’t allow her to practice singing so much. “2.我们不反对唱歌。3.We think she needs to think about what will happen if she doesn’t end up as a professional singer. She should spend more time on her schoolwork,” says Xiaoli’s father. Xiaoli doesn’t really think so. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,” she says. “My parents have always teach me how important it is to work hard at school and enter a good university. I understand this, but I’m serious about singing. 4.I just want to do what I love. Being a singer is my dream. 5.我将努力去实现我的梦想。”

Can teenagers make good decisions? Should teenagers be allowed to make their own decisions? We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Gan Yu and Luo Yong are the workers of a hydro power station(水电站). When a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Luding County in Sichuan Province on September 5, they chose to stay and save people’s lives.

They climbed up to the dam(水坝) and opened two floodgates to let the rising water out. It saved the lives of hundreds of villagers. Then Gan and Luo realized the generator(发电机) was still on. It was a huge risk, so they rushed to turn off the station that day without eating any food.

Before parting from Gan, Luo found some dry leaves to help Gan stay warm. He also left some wild fruits, bamboo shoots and other food. Luo was rescued(营救) on September8, but Gan was no longer at the place when a rescue team arrived.

On September21, Gan was finally found by a local farmer named Ni Taigao. Ni’s village is at the foot of the mountain. After knowing that the people were looking for Gan, he joined the search. He set out for the mountain early that day. Two hours later, he heard Gan’s weak cries for help. He soon found him lying on the ground. Later that day, other rescuers arrived and took Gan to the hospital.

The whole rescue has been called a “miracle(奇迹) of life”. Luo Yong, Gan Yu and Ni Taigao are all heroes.

The leader of the “ Five Scared Mountains”, Mt. Tai, is located in the center of Shandong Province, lying across the cities of Tai’an , Jinan and Zibo. Its main peak, Jade Emperor Summit(玉皇顶), 1．.

The mountain was once called Mt. Daishan, Mt.Daizong or Mt. Taiyue and was renamed Mt. Taishan in the Spring and Autumn Period. It epitomizes(概括) splendid Chinese Culture, and was listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritage of UNESO in 1987.

2．. It was said that 72 emperors of different dynasties made pilgrimages(朝圣) to this mountain. These brought the mountain great fame. And many poets and writers also visited the mountain to get inspiration(灵感). The great temples and the stone inscriptions(碑刻) attract many more visitors.

3．. Heavenly Queen Pool, Red Gate Palace, Mid-Heaven Gate and Azure Cloud Temple are all powerful examples. Besides these, Mt. Tai has unique natural scenery too. 4．. There are four wonders of the mountain. They are Sunrises from the East, the Sunset Glow, the Sea of Clouds and the Golden Belt along the Yellow River. 5．.

Adults often say things like, “Kid were so young when something terrible happened that they wouldn’t even remember it as an adult.” But childhood trauma（创伤）can have a lifelong influence. According to a study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, kids who experience trauma have an increased risk of having heart disease（疾病）in their 50s and 60s.

The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Results from the study showed that children from very difficult family environments were more likely to have heart disease later in their lifetime. What’s more, children who experience trauma face higher rates of lifelong stress and depression.

That’s not to say that a child will be emotionally scarred（在……的心灵上留下创伤）forever if they have a terrible experience. But it’s important to know when a child may need help in dealing with trauma. ▲ Here are some ways.

●       Be patient because it takes a long time for a kid to get better;

●       Answer his or her questions honestly and patiently;

●       Be a good listener and encourage the child to talk about his or her feelings;

●       Help the child understand that life is always full of ups and downs, but parents will be with him or her.

●       Encourage the child to make friends with those who are outgoing and friendly.

If the child is too shy to speak out, try to communicate by writing a note or chatting on WeChat.

What time does your school start? Do you wish you could get up later every morning? You are not alone if your answer is “Yes”. In the US, many middle school students have the same wish.

In America, many schools start before 7:30 a.m. But that may change soon. A new law has been passed in California. According to the law, middle schools should not start before 8:00 a.m. The government hopes school children will have longer time in bed.

Many scientific studies show that teenagers are more active in the afternoon and in the evening. Simply telling them to go to bed earlier doesn’t work well. Most of them don’t get enough sleep because of bad sleeping habits and early school starting time. They need more sleep in the morning. Scientists suggest middle schools should start at 8:00 a. m. or later. Students can get well ready to learn and they won’t fall asleep in class. ________The change can help improve students’ grades.

While scientists are happy with the new law, many parents disagree with it. They won’t be able to send their children to school before they go to work. They also fear that later school starting time will lead to later ending time. As a result, their children will have less time to take part in after-school activities.

It’s good news that Chinese education experts have noticed the problem and made some rules about that. So what’s your opinion?

In the physical world, bullying (欺凌弱小) is a problem. In some schools the same thing happens too. Both parents and teachers are very worried and try many ways to solve it.

But now it’s happening on the Internet too. People call it cyber-bullying. A 13-year-old girl from Chicago has her own idea to stop it.

The young scientist Trisha Prabhu, 13, from Chicago, is working on a project named Rethink. It tells people to rethink before bullying.

Trisha Prabhu’s study shows that over 50 percent of teens have experienced cyber-bullying. And 93 per-cent of teens won’t post (发布) hurtful things if someone tells them to rethink. Sometimes they just don’t know what they are doing.

And there is a reason. The prefrontal cortex (脑前额皮质) of the human brain isn’t developed fully until the age of 25. It controls decision-making.

From her research, Prabhu believes her Rethink tool can help. It finds out hurtful messages and reminds users to think again.