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On New Year's Eve 2022, Heginbotham, 86, was spending the holiday by herself for the first time. Her husband died in June.

Heginbotham was feeling blue. The silence was almost unbearable and made the room feel colder than it was.

To cheer herself up, she decided to work on her holiday cards and send them to her friends and relatives. She carefully selected each card, thinking of the joy they would bring to them. That afternoon, she drove to Bethesda's post office to drop off the cards.

When Heginbotham was dropping off her cards, a kind-hearted man called Zein saw her and thought she was too old to handle so many cards. Zein approached her with a warm smile.

"Ma'am, do you need any help?" he asked gently. Heginbotham hesitated for a moment, feeling a bit embarrassed, but she was grateful for the offer.

Zein helped her fill in the addresses, chatting about holidays. Heginbotham felt a sense of connection, and she showed great gratitude to Zein by sending a holiday card to him as well.

When Heginbotham returned to her car, though, it wouldn't start because of the battery, a problem she had encountered before. There were two jumper cables (跨接线) in her car. She just needed to connect the positive and negative terminals (正负极) of the batteries of two cars. After the connection was made, she kept the other car's engine running, and then started her car with a dead battery. But she was too old to manage it herself. Her heart sank.

It was cold outside, and she realized that calling roadside assistance would likely take a long time, especially on a holiday. It was getting dark, and the thought of waiting alone in the cold made her scared. So she went back inside the post office.

The post office was nearly empty, with Zein and only a few workers finishing up their shifts. Heginbotham felt a bit embarrassed, but she knew she had to try.

"Does anyone know how to jumpstart a car?" Heginbotham asked.

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Without hesitation, Zein said right away, "I do."

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Heginbotham warmly invited Zein into the house for a drink.

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1.介绍社团活动；

2.加入该社团的好处。

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Dear Tom,

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Yours,

Li Hua

An exhibition highlighting gongbihua, a traditional Chinese painting style known for its fine and precise brushwork, has opened at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.

The term gongbi (literal) means "fine brush", which describes the careful lines, soft colors, and (detail) shapes used in this style. Artists paint with very thin brushes, often adding color little by little (create) a smooth and bright look. Common (theme) in these paintings include flowers, birds, animals, and scenes from nature, (draw) with great care and accuracy.

As a mainstream form of Chinese fine art with long and rich history, gongbihua flourished(繁荣)during the Tang Dynasty and (reach) its peak during the Northern Song Dynasty. This exhibition features about 70 outstanding works by seven leading contemporary artists, including Chen Mengxin, Jia Guangjian, and Liu Wanming, have made significant contributions to the fields of academic exploration, artistic styles, and creative achievements. And their works collectively reflect a deep connection life, nature, and the times.

For example, in Liu's work, Clear and Far at the Lake, several egrets (白鹭) glide peacefully in the misty, simple environment. The peaceful beauty of solitude (独处) and purity brings a harmonious state of mind, (provide) spiritual comfort.

Lily was6, as she knew how much her mother7 that vase. It had been a gift from Lily's grandmother, and it was one of the most8 things her mother had kept since Lily's childhood. Lily felt terrible. Should she tell her9 the truth or try to hide it?

After a few minutes of thinking, Lily decided to clean up the mess. She carefully picked up the pieces and put them in a box. Then, she sat down and10 a note to her mother. In the note, she explained what had happened and11 for breaking the vase. She also promised to save her allowance to buy a new one.

When her mother came home, Lily12 handed her the note, thinking her mother would be very angry and scold her severely. Her mother read it quietly, and then she looked at Lily. Instead of getting angry, she smiled and hugged her. "Thank you for being honest," her mother said. "The vase was special, but your13 means even more to me."

Lily felt14 and learned an important lesson that day. Sometimes, telling the truth is15, but it's always the right thing to do.

As the name suggests, creative writing is an imaginative process. It doesn't fit one set genre (体裁).. However, with that being said, there are a few general principles that you can follow to make your creative writing as strong as it can be.

·. All great stories begin with a target audience in mind, which can help tailor your writing and connect with them. Therefore, any creative writer should begin their writing by plotting out exactly who they want to read their work.

·Write what you know.. Or you don't necessarily have to write about your life, but draw on knowledge you have about different elements of our lives to give your story some authenticity and more credibility.

·Creativity is key. Creativity is one of the most important elements of creative writing.. Of course, this doesn't demand that you write a tale about a totally imaginary world, but simply use your creativity to think outside the box and put a unique twist (转折) on things.

·Plot a loose story arc (弧线). Despite the loose bounds of creative writing, it is still advisable to plot a loose story are for any piece of literature you create. Story arcs are essential for giving your writing direction and purpose, helping you to write the whole piece at a good pace. Follow your story are, and your writing will have a strong structure, pace and direction..

A. Know your audience

B. Talk to your readers in person

C. These will keep your readers more engaged

D. You can then probably win an award for writing

E. It's what sets your writing apart from other pieces of writing in the genre

F. Quite often, the best stories are those which you can connect to your own lives

G. Therefore, there will never be an umbrella definition to describe the perfect piece

The scientists estimated that if wolves were reintroduced, a population of about 167 of the animals would thrive, which would be enough to reduce the red deer population to a level that would allow trees to regenerate naturally. This alone could contribute to about 5% of the carbon removal target for UK woodlands, roughly equal to 1 million tonnes. Each wolf would lead to an annual carbon intake capability of 6, 080 tonnes of CO₂.

The study's lead author, Prof Dominick Spracklen, said, "The positive effect of biodiversity on the climate cannot be overlooked. We need to look at the potential role of natural processes such as the reintroduction of species to recover our degraded (退化的) ecosystems and these in turn can deliver co-benefits for climate and nature recovery. "

It is widely accepted that wolves were eradicated (根除) from Scotland about 250 years ago, leaving red deer with no natural enemies. Over the last 100 years, while efforts have been made to control the population, it has increased to an estimated 400, 000 today in Scotland alone. The researchers said only 4% of Scotland was covered by native woodland today, making it one of the least natively forested places in Europe.

The researchers have expected some strong reactions against their research, particularly from deer chasers and farmers concerned about their cows or sheep. The policy of reintroducing wolves in Scotland has been intensely opposed by some farmers and rural communities.

Lee Schofield, a co-author of the study, said, "We recognize that actual and wide-ranging stakeholder (利益相关者) and public engagement would clearly be essential before wolf reintroduction. Most importantly, conflicts between human beings and wildlife must be addressed through public policies that account for people's attitudes for a reintroduction to be successful. "

Created by NowHere Media before the start of our project, Kusunda is an immersive interactive film that encourages viewers to learn key words of the Kusunda language, which is under threat of disappearing in Nepal. The film documents the nomadic way of life of the Kusunda people. It features their language, in the form of interviews with its last remaining speakers. NowHere Media worked closely with Lil Bahadur, just one of 150 Kusunda speakers left in the world, and his granddaughter Hima. Lil almost lost his mother tongue when he gave up one of his indigenous culture — the hunter-gatherer lifestyle— to live in the city at the age of 18.

But researchers discovered that Lil's teenage granddaughter was ardent about keeping her grandfather's language and culture alive. "If the Kusunda language disappears, then the existence of the Kusunda people in Nepal will also fade away," Hima said. "We'll lose our identity. That's why I want to save our language."

As to immersive technology, StoryLab received a grant from the British Academy to evaluate its potential for bringing endangered languages back to life. Our research study, Reviving Kusunda, compared the interactive VR experience alongside a short film created during the project. We threw light on the role of immersive technologies in creating emotional understanding of the subject in comparison to regular film.

Participants in our research — both members of the Kusunda community in Nepal and the public in the UK — identified many benefits of using multiple formats. However, they expressed a clear preference for VR. They highlighted the importance of interactivity and immersion in engaging viewers in the subject matter. With the VR experience, viewers are part of the story — a key aspect that helps revive stories and memories from the past.

In 2019, six schools were chosen to receive Lab-École makeovers, one of which was Marguerite-d' Youville Elementary School. The $16.75-million design featured three interconnected, all-wood pavilions (亭子) with sloping roofs reminding all of Saguenay's Little White House.

When I walked into the first wing of the school, it houses offices and kindergarten classrooms, while the second, central wing has a cooking lab and multi-purpose creative lab, along with a community learning center that doubles as a library and gathering space. In the third wing, the school's 12 elementary classrooms are spread out between three homey cottage-like structures. Outside, the yard is surrounded by the U-shaped main building, protecting the area from high winds and other wild weather. There's an outdoor classroom, a sports circuit and lots of climbable play structures made with repurposed wood from old buildings. Bio-retention basins are built into the garden to manage storm water runoff. Here, we had the chance to learn the ins and outs of urban agriculture.

After doors opened in August of 2023, the structure received good reviews from its 290 pupils, including me and the public, who make regular use of its park and kitchen. The province has no plans to extend Lab-École after all its schools are completed this year, but the program has already aced its assignment: to get Canadians thinking differently about what a school can be.

Every year, on the night of the full moon in the 12th month of Thailand's lunar calendar, usually in November, people across Thailand gather to celebrate Loy Krathong. As part of the festival, people release small floats, krathongs, which are commonly covered in decorative banana leaves, flowers, candles, and so on. People release these on water to wish for good luck.

Last year, the best place to enjoy Loy Krathong is Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the week-long celebration, locals and visitors could see parades, fireworks, and traditional shows.

Getting in and Around Sukhothai

In the 13th century, Sukhothai was the center of the Kingdom of Siam, the former name for Thailand. Today, it is known for its well-preserved historical parks. The parks are home to impressive Buddhist temples. The calm and peaceful atmosphere of the city adds to its beauty. During Loy Krathong, Sukhothai's historical parks are lit up, making its ancient architectures even more magical.

Celebrating Loy Krathong Creatively

Over time, people thought floating krathongs on water would bring them good luck, but in recent years it's been impossible to ignore the environmental impact. "Releasing flower krathongs made out of banana plant stems and leaves was never a problem until recently, when the population increased a lot. Of course it creates a mass of krathongs and pollutes water," says Tongthong Chandransu, a well-known historian. In response, many people are now choosing creative ways to honor the tradition, such as making their krathong bases out natural materials. Others just light a digital krathong online.

Jenny was a bright-eyed, pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace (珍珠项链) priced at $2.50. How she wanted that necklace,and when she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, "Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. After all, I'll buy you the necklace, and when we get home we can make up a list of chores (家务活) that you can do to pay for the necklace. And don't forget that for your birthday,Grandma just might give you a whole dollar bill, too. Okay? " Jenny agreed, and her mother bought the pearl necklace for her.

Jenny worked on her chores (家务活) very hard every day, and sure enough, her grandma gave her a brand-new dollar bill for her birthday. Soon Jenny had paid off the pearls. How Jenny loved those pearls! She wore them everywhere to kindergarten, bed and when she went out with her mother to run errands (差事). The only time she didn't wear them was in the shower. Her mother had told her that they would turn her neck green!

Jenny had a very loving Daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would get up from his favorite chair every night and read Jenny her favorite story.

One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, do you love me?"

"Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you," the little girl said.

"Well, then, give me your pearls."

"Oh! Daddy, not my pearls! " Jenny refused. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. And you can have her tea party outfit, too. Okay? "

"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one."

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A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story. 

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Several days later, Jenny' father came in to read her a story as usual. 

1. 发出邀请；2. 介绍你的家乡(地理位置、历史、景点、饮食……)；3. 表达期待。

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Dear Amy,

Yours,

Li Hua 

Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a  (total) different country? If so, then you are a third-culture kid.

The term"third-culture kid"  (use) in the 1960s for the first time by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon (现象) while  (research) North American children living in India. In general, third-culture kids benefit from  (they) intercultural experiences and they often reach excellent academic results.

Yet many  (difficulty) may arise from this phenomenon. Third-culture kids may not be able to adapt themselves completely to their new surroundings. Also, they often find it hard  (develop)new friendship. Additionally, for a third-culture kid, it is often  (easy) to move to a new country than to return to his homeland. For example, after living in Australia for many years, Louis finally returned to the country

 he was born. He didn't know anything about current TV shows  popular movies. And he didn't share the same values  other teens of his age.

We'd always had a traditional family dinner at Thanksgiving. But one year, my sister Karen arrived home, not 1 . Standing by her was an untidy-faced guy wearing 2 jeans and a discolored shirt. Karen cheerfully explained that David was someone she'd met a few days earlier. He was going through hard times and sometimes stood outside her workplace 3 change for meals.

Though 4 , my parents had him sit down at the table. My mum started asking questions, David turned out to be a college student who 5 to cover college costs and rent. He' d 6 his apartment and was living out of his car... He answered every question and 7 thanked my parents for letting him eat with us. Finally, the 8 ended when my father said, "Bette, that's enough. Let him 9 ."

We all ate in 10 for the next couple of minutes. Then my dad asked, "David, how is your

11 ?" "Sir, there is some noise, but it's okay for now. It's  12 of you to ask." My dad continued, "Let's check it out before you leave so you are 13  on the road."

In the following years, each of us was 14 to invite someone for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a welcome new tradition for our family: the act of 15 not only food but also our blessings.

Hiking is a fun way to get some fresh air and exercise. Here are a few simple tips to make sure your next hiking trip is both safe and enjoyable.

Hike with at least one other person. Not only is hiking more fun with a friend, it is also safer.  If you decide to hike alone, make sure that you let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. This way, if you get lost or injured, someone will know where to look for you and when to send help.

Have plenty of water. Even if you are only going for a short hike, it is important to have lots of water on hand so that you avoid dehydration (脱水). Plan to bring one liter of water per person per hour of hiking.  So make sure to drink your water frequently, even if you are not very thirsty.

Wear correct kinds of clothing. You should wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and thick socks. Your clothing should be comfortable and easy to move around in. Clothing that is too loose might catch on rocks or branches.

 If you have not exercised in a very long time, do not try to go on an 8-mile hike up a mountain on the hottest day of the year, Instead, you should start gradually. First, go for regular walks in your neighborhood. Next, you should try to find places to walk on steep hills or rocky soil. 

They may look like ordinary glasses but they're not. These trendy-looking glasses from researchers have a special ability and it doesn't have to do with nearsightedness. Embedded on the bottom of the frames (框) are tiny speakers and microphones that can emit silent sound waves and receive echoes back.

This ability comes in handy for detecting mouth movements, allowing the device to detect low-volume or even silent speech. That means you can whisper or mouth a command, and the glasses will pick it up like a lip reader.

"For people who cannot vocalize sound, this silent speech technology could be an excellent input for a voice synthesizer (合成器)," said a doctoral student. The tech could also be used by its wearers to give silent commands to a paired device, like a laptop or a smartphone.

It is proved that EchoSpeech could recognize 31 commands and connected data with error rates of less than 10 percent. The speakers and microphones are placed on different lenses on different sides of the face. When the speakers give off sound waves around 20 kilohertz, it travels in a path from one lens to the lips and then to the opposite lens. As the sound waves from the speakers reflect and diffract after hitting the lips,their distinct patterns are caught by microphones and used to make"echo profiles" for each phrase or command. It effectively works like a simple, mini sonar system.

"Because the data is processed locally on your smartphone instead of being uploaded to the cloud,privacy-sensitive information never leaves your control," a professor noted. Plus, audio data takes less bandwidth to transmit than videos or images, and takes less power to run as well.

Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting (发送信息) on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. And voice recognition software is becoming more and more advanced — making even keyboard unnecessary!

So, are handwriting skills important to your child? Actually handwriting is an exercise in eye-hand coordination (手眼协调) skills, which are connected with achievements in study. Scientists found that developing fine (精细的) visual-motor (视觉运动) skills in early childhood can predict not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy. And this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an essay, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. In some ways, handwriting helps their brains' development.

The first attempts at writing can be challenging for preschool children whose necessary fine motor skills are not yet fully developed. But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. Let your child copy your shapes in sand, or with chalk on a board before trying to draw shapes on their own. Encourage your child to spend less time on electronic devices and more time on activities to improve eye-hand coordination.

Let's face it — technology is certain to continue developing and more research is needed to find the best ways to teach handwriting to young children. But, there's plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice young children get can provide a jump start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school.

George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.

Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country.

In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked,be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.

In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style.While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家) were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.

George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages.

For many travelers these days, finding a way to make travel more meaningful has become a top priority.They are increasingly pursuing journeys that include time to volunteer, work on a conservation project, protect endangered animals or to do other activities that allow for giving back while exploring a new part of the world. Here are some opportunities that combine travel with doing good deeds.

The Azores

The trips offer the opportunity to work on carefully selected projects with famous scientists while also enjoying meetings with some of the world's most attractive sea creatures in water. It allows participants to join a research team in the Azores that's studying the animals to support future protection of the species. Advanced diving experience is required.

Red Sea, Egypt

Combining an opportunity for world-class diving with being part of an important research effort conducted by Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association. The seven-night trip includes learning how to gather water data with the latest scientific equipment and conducting onboard and underwater experiments.

Australia

Explore Queensland, Australia, while also supporting a registered charity that rescues farm animals from abuse, neglect, and situations where they're in danger. Participants help with daily cleaning of barns (牲口圈) and cages, feeding, health checks, light repair, monitoring animals' movements, and intensive care of ill, old and baby animals. The experience includes free accommodations with WiFi and a swimming pool.

Romania

Work with bears at Romania's largest bear sanctuary (庇护所), a place that was created as a heaven for bears that have been treated in a cruel way. Located in the Carpathian Mountains, the sanctuary needs volunteers to help with preparing food, monitoring animal health and leading conservation tours. The sanctuary is home to 84 bears, with 20 more due to be rescued.

Vivie woke up with the feeling that something special was supposed to happen. Was it Saturday, pancake day? Were her grandma Nona coming over? No, it wasn't either of those things. After a quick breakfast, she brushed her teeth but left her hair messy and headed to her room. A shiny pink dress lay across the bed.

"Mom, is it my birthday?" she yelled.

Her mom replied, "It's school picture day, honey!"

Vivie's eyes widened with excitement. She pictured herself sitting in front of the giant blue screen, smiling brightly. Then, her excitement faded as her gaze landed on the pink dress her mom had picked out. She hated that dress. Her mom suggested other clothes, but none of them worked for Vivie. She didn't want the childish teddy bear skirt. She wanted to wear herself, not someone else's idea of pretty. So she decided to pick her own clothes.

She looked around, grabbing whatever twinkled, or made her face curve into a smile: a leopard-print T-shirt, a blue tutu(芭蕾舞短裙), orange tight pants. Her purple cowgirl boots winked at her from the corner. She grabbed Nona's old beads, wrapping them around her waist, and slipped in a dazzling sweater.

"HURRY UP OR WE'LL BE LATE!" Her mom's shout pierced(穿透)through the air.

Vivie added a few finishing touches and raced downstairs. She turned around and around, eyes sparkling with pride. Her mom froze, sighing, "I want you to look nice for the photo". Vivie explained that each piece had a special meaning to her: the leopard shirt because she loved cats, the tutu for her ballerina dreams...

The car ride was thick with silence. Vivie didn't like feeling bad in her favorite clothes. She pressed her nose against the car window, looking out. Outside, a boy caught her eye, standing out boldly. He wore a bright green cape tied around his neck and super-shiny purple shoes. It was her classmate, Joe.

When she arrived at the school, the gym was full of kids in neat clothes waiting for their turn to stand in front of the big blue screen.

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Vivie felt out of place among them.

As she tried to slip into the corner, a voice pierced through the noise, "You look cool!"

注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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