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When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of shouting at him or punishing him, she said, "Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?" So he did.

Then his mother said, "This was a failed experiment in how to carry a big bottle of milk with two tiny hands. Let's go out to the backyard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can find a way to carry it without dropping it."

He learnt that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it.

The scientist then added that it was at that moment that he knew he didn't need to be afraid of making mistakes. The same goes for scientific experiments. Even if an experiment doesn't "work", we can still learn something valuable from it.

A. What a wonderful lesson!

B. I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk.

C. After a few minutes, they cleaned it up together.

D. It took them much time to clean up the floor.

E. Once he was asked how he was able to be so creative.

F. He learnt that mistakes are just chances to learn something new.

In his time on the International Space Station (ISS), Mr. Rubio, along with other astronauts, worked on several experiments, one of which aimed to grow tomatoes in a soil-free environment using only air and water. The goal of the experiment was to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables to help feed astronauts on long trips through space. When the plant finally produced tomatoes, all of the astronauts on board the ISS got to taste them. Except Mr. Rubio. He had lost his tomato.

Mr. Rubio had put the tomato in a plastic bag, and had brought it out to show to some students who were on a video call. Mr. Rubio believed that he had used Velcro (魔术贴) to attach the bag to part of the ISS. But when he came back afterward, he found that the bag was gone.

Because there is so little gravity on the ISS, things, that are not attached can simply float away. Mr. Rubio always believed that was what had happened to the tomato. But the other members of the ISS crew enjoyed teasing Mr. Rubio about the missing tomato. They claimed that he ate it, but just didn't want to admit it. It became a joke among the astronauts.

Mr, Rubio says he spent many hours looking for the tomato. But his search came up empty. He believed that the tomato had dried out, and someone else had found it and threw it away. But the joking about the tomato continued even after Mr. Rubio returned to Earth. Reporters asked him about it. One of P NASA's leaders even jokingly asked Mr. Rubio if he'd eaten the tomato. "I wish I had at this point," he replied, "because I think everybody thinks I did."

Last week, the mystery was solved, in a video call with NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli. She said she could now clear Mr, Rubio's name: "We found the tomato," she announced. NASA has not said where the crew found the tomato or what it looked like when it was finally discovered.

In the past, people preferred to read literary classics. However, today, China values sci-tech innovation (科技创新), and the country's rapid sci-tech development has led to people's growing interest in scientific literature.

This year, Beijing World Publishing Company will release (发行) a series of popular astronomy books that will cover topics such as the moon and Mars. "The public needs books to have a better understanding of the country's scientific achievements," says Xu Guoqiang, the deputy editor-in-chief of the company.

Xu says that the development of popular science and the reading of scientific books depends on scientific literacy (科学素养). The latest data shows that 14.1 percent of people were scientifically literate in 2023, and the country hopes to raise that to 25 percent by 2035.

Foreign science books have long been popular in our country's market. One of them is A Brief History of Time. The book has never left China's Top 10 list of popular science books since it was introduced. Well-known Chinese science books include One Hundred Thousand Whys and Little Smarty Travels to the Future and so on.

"However, the problem is that there is still a shortage of Chinese science books and books that can spark (激发) readers' intelligence and curiosity," Xu says.

Wang Dapeng, a member of the China Research Institute for Science Popularization, agrees with Xu. "We need more ways to encourage scientists to take part, such as through funding projects (资助项目). It may also be helpful to provide training for science writers to improve their writing skills," he says.

—He ________ another city and he ________ there for two weeks.

And he joins the school sports club every Friday afternoon, ________?

上图是广东省各个时期近视人数的数量及其变化(单位：百万)的调查图表，请根据图表内容写一份英文调查报告，包括以下内容：

1. 各个时期近视的人数和变化特点；

2. 简要分析原因(至少分析一处)；

3. 针对健康用眼给出一条建议。

要求：词数80左右(开头给出，不计入总词数)，要点齐全，条理清楚，书写规范。

提示：line graph 折线图；near-sighted (adj.) 近视的；eyesight (n.) 视力

Near-sighted people are more and more common to see in our daily lives.

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China has many heroes in science. Nan Rendong is one of them, who is well-known for his great (achieve) in building the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the largest radio telescope (无线电望远镜) in the world.

Nan Rendong spent over twenty years (work) on this project. At first, he had to go to many faraway places across the country. Without good roads, he had to walk for several (hour) to get to proper spots. When he (meet) bad weather, like heavy rain and strong winds, he never complained. He faced lots of problems in his study., he never stopped trying. His efforts and determination led to his success.

Nan was undoubtedly a man of great (intelligent) and responsibility (责任心). He always thought about the project first. When there was a problem, he always came and helped with it hesitation. He actually devoted (he) to his career. Even after his death, people still remember him because he plays important role in the development of science. His story tells us that if we keep trying, we will solve any problem. He is (exact) the role model for us to follow.

Here is an entry about Greenland from a children's encyclopedia. Please read on to learn more.

Greenland is the largest island in the world. It is almost four times larger than France. Ice covers about 80% of Greenland, but the area without ice is still larger than all of Japan.

Location and climate

Greenland lies between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. Most of it is north of the Arctic Circle, so it is very cold there.. In summer, the temperature gets a little higher. Some ice melts, and some green plants start to grow. They bring a little bit of green to the white land.

Animals

Greenland is very cold, but there are still some special animals there. For example, you can find animals like Arctic foxes, reindeer and polar bears. Polar bears are a symbol of Greenland. They are predators (食肉动物).

Tourism

A holiday in Greenland is a good idea because it's never crowded—there are only about 56,000 people there.

※ Dog sledding (狗拉雪橇) is an important part of Greenlandic culture. There aren't many roads. But instead, there are about 15,000 dogs ready to pull you across the ice on a sled. Try it and you can experience the local people's special way of getting around.

※ Greenland is one of the best places to see the northern lights. You can see them on clear nights from September to April. In summer, however, you can't see the northern lights.

A. They like to hunt seals on the ice.

B. They are a magical natural wonder.

C. It has an area of about 2.16 million square kilometres.

D. It's also a great way to learn about the local people.

E. From May to July, the sun never goes down.

F. In winter, the temperature (温度) is usually around -18℃!

The tradition has a long history. In the early 19th century in Jena, children were told there was a candy tree in the teacher's yard, and that when they were old enough to reach it, they could start school. From there the custom (习俗) spread to Berlin. Back then, the cone was simply a paper one—like those from candy stores—filled with sugary treats. After World War I, the custom spread south and west in Germany and many families started following it.

One thing to remember: the Schultüte is always opened at home, not at school. This practice was especially meaningful during difficult times because parents couldn't afford expensive gifts. Instead, the cone might hold some simple handmade gifts. At home, with no one else watching, the child could see how much care went into every little gift—each one saying, "I love you."

Today, parents in Germany still prepare the Schultüte, filling it with a mix of practical school supplies—like pencils, crayons and notebooks—along with small toys and sweets. Some parents choose to add surprises, such as colourful stickers, fun erasers, or a special book, while others prefer to keep it simple. It's up to the parents to decide the contents (内容物). In a word, the Schultüte doesn't need to be expensive but remains necessary, as it is a lovely tradition that celebrates a child's growth.

Science & Health

②Numbers keep us safe and healthy. Builders use special numbers like 3.14 (π) to make strong bridges that won't fall down. Doctors use numbers like 37℃ (normal body temperature) and 60-100 beats per minute (normal heartbeat) to check health.

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③Numbers tell us about people. Did you know that Asia has around 4.8 billion people? That's more than half of all people on Earth! Leaders use these numbers to decide how many schools to build. In bad times, numbers help decide how much food or medicine is needed. Stores even use numbers to know which products sell well.

Everyday Uses

④We see numbers every day. When baking a cake, you need twice as much flour as sugar. At stores, a 20% discount means you can pay less money to buy the clothes. On the road, signs like "60 km/h tell drivers" the maximum speed. Dates also use numbers, like "June 26th".

⑤There are also some fun facts about numbers. People think differently about some numbers. In China, people believe that the number 8 means good fortune. Meanwhile, in some Western countries, people think 13 is unlucky.

⑥Numbers help us describe everything—from small things to huge stars. They are the world's special language.