When I got up this morning, I was so surprised to find a new watch on my desk. I couldn't help crying.

I lost my old watch last Monday. It was a present from my father for my thirteenth birthday. I still don't know where or how I lost it.

I felt really sad when I couldn't find the watch. I stayed at school to look for it until very late.

When I came home, no one was there. At nine o'clock, Mom called back and told me that Dad was hit by a car on his way to look for me. He was sent to the hospital.

I went to the hospital that night and told Dad I was sorry. I also told him I lost my watch, but he did not get angry.

Dad's left leg was badly hurt, and he stayed in the hospital for several days. He just came back home yesterday, and this morning I found the new watch.

Thank you, Dad, for loving me so much.

Jerry is a world—famous mountain climber. He has climbed many high mountains in the world. Starting in 2015, he and his friends spent two years on an adventure (探险) in South America, covering 7,800 miles. He was even named Adventure of the Year by a famous geography magazine in 2018.

Although Jerry had achieved great success, he didn't feel fulfilled. He asked himself, "Is it enough to climb the highest mountains? Am I doing something helpful? How can I turn my adventures into something that can help the world?"

Jerry learned that scientists need plans, rocks and water samples (样本) from the places far away to do research. But scientists can't get there themselves as such places are hard to reach—only the bravest adventurers can make it. Jerry thought himself could do something to help. He then came up with an idea. He set up a team of top adventures to collect samples for scientists. By studying the samples, scientists could know more about the earth and find ways to protect it.

Recently Jerry and his adventurer friends have discovered a special plant life of Mountain Qomolangma. The samples they brought back have helped scientists how plants live in extreme(极端的) condition.

For Jerry, this kind of adventure is most satisfying. "Such adventures had made us see life in a different way. Now, being the best climber isn't important for me. What matters is doing something helpful while climbing the mountains. There is still much more we can do." Jerry said to a newspaper.

On September 1st, 2021, the First class for New School Year moved the classroom to the Chinese space station. Through the way of "connecting heaven(天堂) and earth", three astronauts, Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming, Tang Hongbo were invited to bring a special "space teaching" for the students.

Nie Haisheng showed students the flute, a traditional Chinese musical instrument he brought to the space station. More surprisingly, he also brought a special family photo of all the astronauts in active service.

Liu Boming gave a general introduction of the inside space station. By the short video, he showed students the space kitchen, fridge and other objects. He also introduced what food they ate a day and how they drank water.

Tang Hongbo prepared two scientific experiments for the students: "Drinking tea with chopsticks" and "growing sweet potatoes in space". The sweet potatoes that accompanied(陪伴) him all the way from his hometown to space have sprouted. Tang Hongbo also sent a message: "The road of life is long, do not give up your dream because of difficulties. Life requires keeping making progress, and the future is always full of hope. I believe that in the near future, we will meet each other better of ourselves. "

What's more, in order to let the students know how the astronauts exercise and build a healthy body, the three astronauts led the children on the spot (现场) to play Tai Chi.