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[Hayyan]

SELECTED COMPOSITIONS FROM READING LESSONS
1- THE SOLAR SYSTEM
The solar system consists of a star (the sun), nine planets and a number of other bodies,
such as satellites and asteroids. The sun is the center of the solar system while the planets revolve around it. The nine planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
The closest planet to the sun is Mercury so it has the hottest spot in the solar system,
while Pluto is the most distant one so it is very cold. The Earth is the third planet and
the only inhabited one as we know.
2- THE ATOM
An atom is a system. It consists of a nucleus and one or more electrons. The nucleus is the center of the atom and consists of protons and neutrons while electrons move around the central nucleus at high speeds, so it is impossible to tell where an electron is atany one time. There is only one electron In the hydrogen atom whereas the oxygen atom has eight. Protons have positive electric charges but electrons have negative ones.
3- THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN SYRIA
Children in Syria go to the elementary school when they are six years old. They stay there for six years where they study many subjects such as Arabic, math, history and geography., Then children go for three years to the intermediate school, where they study physics and chemistry as well. After that, they go on to the secondary school if their marks are high. But if their marks are low, they enter a vocational school where they study many subjects such as carpentry and metal work.
At the end of the secondary school, students have the most important exam which enables them to continue their study in the university or in the intermediate institutes.
4- BEING GREEN
We must help the nature to remain green. The temperature of the earth Is rising because of carbon dioxide which is released by burning oil and wood. So, we must protect the forests which absorb this gas from the air. We must use alternative energy like solar power, wind power and water power instead of oil. We can help the nature by recycling the rubbish in all kinds: paper, cans and glass, and in this way we save raw materials. We must economize on water, oil and other natural resources. Our children and grandchildren have the right to live in clean environment.
5- TO LOSE WEIGHT
Our body uses calories for all its activities. The amount of calories our body needs depends on how active we are. If we are active, then our body needs lots of energy. If not, the extra calories will be stored as fat. Having much fat in the body is not good for health, There are two things we can do to lose extra fat. We can exercise to lose more calories, or we can cut down on high calorie food. In this way, our body will have fewer calories to use.

[اللوردالسوري]

thx alot hayyan

[فادي حلواني]

thank you very much