Settled by the Celts, invaded by the Romans and the Normans, and ruled by the English, Wales' population has regularly changed over the ages. Wales, particularly South Wales, became a melting pot (熔炉) of European nationalities and cultures. At first workers from England, Ireland and the rural areas of Wales rushed into the coal mines of South Wales. By 1911, workers from Ireland, Italy and Spain had joined the industrial workforce (劳动大军) there. Many of these newcomers were prepared to work for less pay.

    But during this period, workers, dissatisfied with regular pay cuts, poor safety, returned to the land. In 1891, the rural population of Wales was about 616,000 and by 1911 just over 649,000 people lived and worked in these areas.

       The rural population continues to grow slowly even today. People from richer parts of the UK, particularly southern England, are buying holiday homes in Wales. In some areas this has led to a lack of housing for local people. This, combined with the lack of employment in rural Welsh communities, has started a new movement of people in search of jobs and homes into the towns and cities of Wales and to other parts of the UK and Europe.

    As so many Welsh people have moved to other countries over the last 200 years, it's really no surprise that many visitors come to see friends and relatives. These visitors strengthen their links to their land of origin and continue to support the Welsh's development. During the hot summer days, about 28% of the visitors visit the countryside and nearly 70% visit the seaside.

    Every child should have a solid science educationthey want to be the next Albert Einstein or Michael Jordan. Children that understand how science plays role in our everyday lives are likely to succeed in life.

    Children can learn science at any age. The  (early) they start, the better. The best way for kids to learn is through play. There are wonderful science toys for preschool science(activity). Children love to use their imagination(complete) to have fun and to help them understand the world around them. So play is a wonderful time to introduce science to them. Think of the games that we used to play. Each of the games (have) science behind it.

    Children are by nature curious as they feel the world, (try) to make sense of what is around them. It is curiosity that needs  (encourage) and satisfied. Finding these toys is not as hard as one would think. Visit science toy shops online.

    Help your children appreciate the world around them with understanding the world around them. This way, they understand how we are all(connect) together. Children will not only question the world, but be able to come up with answers to those questions their own.

Why Exercise Is Cool?

        1. Exercise Strengthens Muscles

        Did you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground?  By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them stronger. For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too.

        2.

        Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having “full range of motion,” which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain.

        3. Exercise Keeps the Balance

        Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. If you're not very active, your body won't need as many calories.

        Whatever your calorie need is, if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it may be stored as extra fat.

        4. Exercise Makes You Feel Good

        It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy—like running, jumping, and playing with your friends. It's also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive.

        But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. It's just another reason why exercise is cool!

A. So you want to do some aerobic (有氧的) exercise right now?

B. Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy.

C. When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier.

D. Those are exercises that can build strength.

E. Exercise Makes You Flexible

F. Exercise Makes Your Heart Happy

G. But if you're active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy.

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1 收到礼物，并表示感谢；

2 寒假打算复习功课，锻炼身体和出门旅行；

3 邀请他五一长假时到中国来玩儿。

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1 词数100左右；

2 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3 开头语和结尾语已为你写好。

Dear Mike,

Yours,

Li Hua

England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain, takes up most of the Britain Isles. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are （mountain）. The（high）mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and  (valley) cover much of England. The British climate is mild.

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