You must hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here are some ideas for you:

Before an earthquake. It’s important to prepare yourself and your family. All family should know how to shut (关闭) gas, water and electricity and remember some useful telephone numbers.

During an earthquake. It’s important to stay calm. If you’re indoors, quickly move to a safe place, such as under a strong desk or strong table. It can protect yourself from falling things.

If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground, not near buildings, bridges and trees. If you’re driving, stop the car as soon as possible and stay in your car.

After an earthquake. Once the shaking stops, don’t run out of the building at once. It’s better to leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.

Thank you for coming today to attend the graduation ceremony at No.3 Junior High School. First of all, I’d like to congratulate all the students who are here today. I remember meeting all of you when you were just starting Grade 7 at this school. You were all so full of energy and thirsty for knowledge. And yes, some of you were a little difficult to deal with! But today I see a room full of talented young adults who are full of hope for the future. You’ve all grown up so much and I’m so proud of you.

Although you’ve all worked very hard over the last three years, none of you did it alone. I hope you’ll remember the important people in your lives who helped and supported you—your parents, your teachers, your friends. Please consider what they’ve done for you and what they mean to you. Never fail to be thankful to the people around you.

Lastly, the end of junior high school is the beginning of a new life. I don’t need to tell you that life in senior high school will be harder and that you have many difficult tasks ahead of you. You’ll make mistakes along the way, but the key is to learn from your mistakes and never give up. But along with difficulties, there will also be many exciting things waiting for you. Behind each door you open are chances to learn new things, and you have the ability to make your own choices. Choose wisely and be responsible for your decisions and actions. Although you have to go your separate ways now, I hope that in a few years’ time, you’ll come back to visit our school. As you set out on your new journey, you shouldn’t forget where you came from. The future is yours. Good luck and hope to see you again sometime soon!

Reviewing is an important part of study. It helps you remember what you have learned. But do you know how to do it well?

• Find your place.

It’s very important to find a right place. The place which is comfortable works best. It should also be a quiet place. That helps you put all your heart into your review work.

• Take your time.

It’s a good idea to make reviewing part of your study plan. Don’t review for too long. Make sure that you review for no more than two hours at a time, and that you take breaks every half an hour or so. This will keep you fresh and able to take in information.

• Stay organized.

To stay organized can help you a lot. If you take notes, organize them by subject or time. That way when you prepare for an exam, you can exactly find the right notes to help you.

• Check your progress.

At the end of each review, check your notes carefully. It can help you know how much you have reviewed and understood. You could also record your review progress by using review cards.