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An old professor asked his students, "If you went to cut down trees and there were two trees in front of you, one thick and the1 thin, which one would you cut down?"

All of his students shouted, "Of course, cut the thick tree."

The professor2 and said, "The thick one is just a common poplar (杨树),3 the thin one is a valuable pine (松树). Which one will you cut down now?"

"Of course, cut the pine!" his students answered this time.

The professor smiled and asked again, "If the poplar was4, but the pine was crooked (弯曲的), which one would you cut down?"

"Cut the poplar. The pine is so crooked that it can't do5!" the students felt a little confused, but answered.

The professor asked again, "But there is a nest6 the poplar and several young birds are hiding in the nest. Which one will you cut down?"

7, someone asked, "Professor, what are you trying to tell us?"

The professor8 his smile and said seriously, "Why don't you ask yourself why you cut down trees?"

A person will not be confused by different9 only when he has a goal in mind. Do you have a clear goal? It is helpful in10 your dream! Did you kill your dreams?

It was a cold Thursday afternoon in late January. The second floor of a coffee shop in Shanghai was full of people. They were in small groups. Each group sat quietly a table. Who were they? Why did they meet here?

They were all fans of the ancient Chinese board game Go (围棋). Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon, they come here head-to-head matches. About 30 people made the trip that afternoon. More people can be seen on weekends, said Han Jun. He's one of earliest group members.

The meetings started seven years ago. At first, the group was small. As word spread on social media, more Go fans joined in. Now there are nearly 400 members. "We welcome Go players of all ages levels." said Han, "It's a good place to enjoy Go-playing culture while having coffee."

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father mother to take Tom to school every day because he is still young.

Last Saturday, Tom me a table tennis game.

She decided to walk to work a bus to save some money.

Tom ran catch the bus.

We are entering a new era of technology, and 6G is set to be a major part of it. 6G is the next step after 5G, bringing faster and smarter IoT connections (物联).

One big thing about 6G is its p effect on our lives. It will make social interactions better— people can talk or work together online more s, even from far away.

6G will also bring a big b in using technology. For example, doctors might use it to help patients in different places, and students could have more interesting online classes.

At its basic level, 6G will make all our d devices work better. Phones, computers, and even smart homes will connect faster and more reliably.

Many people like to discuss how 6G can change our lives in the future and leave many c on the platform. They said 6G is not just about speed; it's about making daily life easier and more connected for everyone.

It is 40 metres long and 6 metres wide. This must be the biggest bus you have ever seen. It can carry 1,200 to 1,400 people. It is China's new Super Bus. It is going for a test run in Beijing at the end of this year. They hope it can solve traffic problems.

The Super Bus runs along fixed tracks (固定轨道). The legs have wheels at one end. Small cars can drive under the bus, so the Super Bus does not take up much road space.

The bus runs on electricity and solar energy. It can travel up to 60 kilometres per hour. Its creator, Song Youzhou, says it can reduce a lot of traffic jams. In that way, it can save 860 tons of fuel every year, according to Song.

" Subways are nearly ten times more expensive to build," Song said.

Some people worry that the Super Bus may not be safe. The Super Bus has laser scanners (激光扫描仪) between its legs. The scanners make sure the cars keep a safe distance.

A. Building a Super Bus and its tracks costs less than building subways.

B. The bus sits on top of two 2.2-metre-tall legs.

C. However, Song says there's no need for concern.

D. Some other cities are also interested in running the Super Bus.

E. The Super Bus could do the work of 40 buses.

Mr. Heathcliff is my only neighbor, and I think his character is like mine. He does not like people either.

When I introduced myself, he said nothing, but frowned (皱眉), and did not encourage me to enter. After a while, however, he decided to invite me in.

"Joseph!" he called. Joseph was an old servant (仆人). He looked crossly up at me as he took my horse. "Oh dear! A visitor!" he whispered to himself. Perhaps there were no other servants, I thought. And it seemed that Heathcliff hardly ever received guests.

His house is called Wuthering Heights. The name means "a windswept house on a hill", and it is a very good description. The trees around the house are bent by the north wind, which blows fiercely (猛烈地) every day of the year. Fortunately (幸运地), the house is strongly built, and is not damaged even by the worst winter storms.

Mr. Heathcliff and I entered the huge main room. We sat down by the fire, in silence.

"Joseph!" shouted Mr. Heathcliff. No answer came from the cellar (地下室), so he rushed down there, leaving me alone with several rather fierce-looking dogs. Suddenly, one of them jumped angrily up at me, and in a moment all the others were attacking me.

"Help! Mr. Heathcliff! Help!" I shouted. My landlord was nowhere to be seen, but fortunately a woman, who might be the housekeeper, rushed into the room to calm the dogs.

"What is the matter?" Mr. Heathcliff asked me rudely, as he finally entered the room, accompanied by his man-servant.

"Your dogs, sir!" I replied. "You shouldn't leave a stranger with them. They're dangerous."

"Come, come, Mr. Lockwood. Have some wine. We don't often have strangers here. I'm afraid neither I nor my dogs are used to receiving them." I could not feel angry after this, and accepted the wine. We sat drinking and talking together for a while. I suggested visiting him tomorrow. He did not seem eager to see me again, but I shall go anyway. He seems a fascinating man.

But do you know how butterflies become flying insects? It's one of the amazing wonders of nature. In the beginning, female butterflies lay a small and colourful egg on a leaf or stem of a plant.

It's hard to believe that the egg will become something completely different in a few days. It turns into a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar. It now has legs, eyes and a large body. A new life has begun. The caterpillar can eat, walk and see, but it is still not a butterfly.

Soon, after growing big, the caterpillar makes acover for itself. It covers itself in a protective blanket and goes to sleep. This stage is known as the "pupa (蛹)" stage.

After a period of time, the blanket breaks and a wet, weak butterfly appears. It now has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. Shortly, the wings fill with blood, and the beautiful, colourful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away.

After a few weeks, this adult butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle begins all over again. This is just one example of the wonders of nature. Look into the woods and mountains and see what you can find next.

In China, it's common for everyone to share dishes from the same plate. For example, at family dinners, using chopsticks to serve each other expresses warmth and closeness. However, in England, people usually have their own servings. It seems like each person has his or her own space.

The eating tools are also different. In China, chopsticks are mainly used, but in England, knives and forks are common. Seeing Mike having trouble with his chopsticks, Joe patiently taught him how to use them. He also started offering Mike food—a practice not common in England.

During the dinner, Mike rested his elbows (肘部) on the table while eating. But Joe told him it was not proper to do so in China. While in England, it might not be a strict rule and it's often left out. Also, in China, it's important not to eat too fast or too much at once. But in England, the way of eating can be different. Mike ate quite quickly, which made Joe notice the difference.

When they enjoyed their meal, Joe noticed Mike's confusion and explained Chinese table manners to him. In return, Mike shared the usual practices in England. Soon, Mike got used to it. Joe also tried his best to make Mike feel at home.

Before leaving, Mike secretly put an English card with the words "Thank you for your hospitality" into Joe's hand. The card also had a cute pair of chopsticks drawn in the corner. After the dinner, they realized that although there are differences in table manners, the most important thing is to understand each other's customs and cultures better. Mike was very happy about this dinner.

The little boy kept on digging and digging. Suddenly, a few small colorful stones caught his eye. He4 them up and put them into a glass jar patiently. Humming a song, he went on digging. The jar was5 soon. Then he talked to himself calmly and proudly, "Maybe I can't finish digging all the way, but look at what I have6 in the process of digging!"

The boy's goal was too difficult, but it did cause him to7 working! Not every goal will be achieved. Not every job will end up with success. Not every dream will8. However, when you can't achieve your goal, you can say, "Yes, but look at what I've found along the way! There are so many wonderful things that have come into my life because I9 to do something!" It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected10 on the journey that really has meaning.

Ampan is 80 and lives in an organization called Elephants World. The organization's task is to rescue elephants. There live 35 elephants like Ampan. They were caught to perform before they were rescued. Now Elephants World provides these beautiful animals3 a comfortable sanctuary (庇护所). So for the rest of elephants' lives, they4 live a happy and peaceful life there.

Paul started playing the piano for elephants there from his fiftieth birthday. He wanted to bring a piano into the sanctuary and5 to the manager about it. However, carrying a heavy piano was not as easy as he thought. It took him almost two hours6 the piano deep into the sanctuary in the wild.

"These elephants have worked for humans all their lives. Some are blind or disabled. Seeing these elephants, I wanted to do7 for them" Paul said. "The elephants were so hungry that they were eating all the time. But I noticed a special thing whenever I played the piano—a blind elephant would always stop to listen, while8 in the sanctuary kept eating. And it continued eating only9 I finished playing the piano. I realized10 important thing. This blind elephant, even in a world of darkness, loved music."

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