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At present, the take-out industry has become a popular consumption pattern. Apart from (buy) food from take-out stores, consumers can order food at different times and in multiple places the help of the network. While we tend to think of take-out food as something originating in the modern era (时代) as a result of our "too busy to prepare my own meal" lifestyle, the (true) is quite the opposite.

The concept of take-out food can be traced back to both ancient Greece and ancient Rome. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, eating at home was highly (usual) for poor people. Because these people could not afford a private kitchen in their house to cook meals for (they), they had to buy (prepare) food from market and roadside stalls. Thus, was called "thermopolium" came into being. The word thermopolium literally meant "a place where something hot (sell)" at that time. It was either an ancient form of a take-out restaurant an outdoor service counter that offered ready-to-eat food.

Over the years, archaeologists have (constant) discovered a number of thermopolia in Pomeii and Herculaneum, two towns that were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In one thermopolium, the remains of cloth bags containing around one thousand coins were discovered, certainly showing the popularity of the establishment.

We finally found a(n)4 and, as we took it, my brother noticed a black car5 to the side of the road. A young man holding a mobile phone was standing nearby, trying to6 someone. My brother stopped to ask the man if he needed7.

And he did. He had a8 tire (轮胎). With a wrench (扳手), my brother started to help him9 the tire. The young man said that this had been a10week for him; earlier a minor car accident, and now this flat tire. But he called us "A breath of fresh air" and kept11 us and tried to give $20 to us. "No," my brother said. "We were never12 to even get on that bridge. We took a wrong turn and met you. Thank you for turning our mistake into a13 to serve."

I watched my brother through the whole14. He was able to turn his anger for the mistake into15 energy. He was able to see a chance to help in a negative situation.

How to do it

Theoretically (理论上), any routing is possible, but knowing how the   RTW booking system works will make your trip cheaper. For example, the Star Alliance (联盟) has 27 airlines which fly to 1,185 airports in 185 countries, and offers a RTW ticket with a maximum of 15 stops. But there are rules: you must follow one global direction and you must start and finish in the same country.

When to go

The weather will never be ideal in all of your stops. If a Himalaya hike is your highlight, do not land in Nepal mid-monsoon (季风中) season; if you want to swim with whale sharks off the coast of Western Australia, be there between April and July. In general, city sightseeing can be done year-round but outdoor adventures are more reliant on — and enjoyable in — the right weather.

The classic (and cheapest) RTW tickets flit between a few big cities, for example, London — Bangkok — Singapore — Sydney — LA. If you want to link more offbeat (另类的) places, prices will climb considerably. The cost of the ticket is based on the total distance covered or the number of countries visited. Your daily outgoings will be far higher in Europe and North America than in South-East   Asia. Indonesia, Bolivia and India are particularly cheap.

A. Where to go

B. How long will you need

C. So, focus on what you want to do most and research conditions there.

D. You could travel around the world in a weekend if you flew non-stop.

E. Also, if budget (预算) is an issue, spend more time in less expensive countries.

F. But booking a round-the-world (RTW) trip can be a complex (复杂的) business.

G. The most economical (经济的) way is to buy a RTW air ticket that uses one airline alliance.

The desert lies about 800 kilometers to the west of Beijing in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region (自治区) and the greening efforts have also controlled desertification (沙漠化) in the rest of the area.

The project, which began about 30 years ago, can be looked to as an example of efforts to advance green development, in order to create harmony between humans and nature, and leave a better environment for future generations.

The success of the project, which has been praised by the UN Environment Programme as an "eco-pioneer", sets an example for successful desertification control and ecosystem improvement based on effective government policies, supported by investment (投资) in the eco-industry and combined with the efforts of local farmers. These three aspects are key to the success of the "Kubuqi model".

Elion, a private ecology (生态) and investment company, has invested about 38billion yuan ($5.82 billion) in the Kubuqi desert-greening project since 1988 helping to lift about 102,000 local farmers out of poverty. For example, the locals grow a drought-tolerant (耐旱) plant, Chinese licorice, which is the most used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant helps enrich the desert soil, with the bacteria around the roots of the plants producing nitrogen(氮气).   Besides, Cistanche, another type of drought-tolerant herb, was introduced after the successful planting of licorice. Under the company's guidance and with the local government's support, the local people benefit from the   "environmental wealth".

More companies should be encouraged to apply the "Kubuqi model" in other desert control projects in Inner Mongolia and neighboring Gansu province, where the climate conditions are similar but not quite the same, so as to further gain experience and enrich the model in practice. Showing it can be successfully applied in other areas will help promote the model worldwide.

Our emotion is reflected vividly in the lips. Lips may visibly be out of shape in unusual emotions. In some cases, people's lips turn red to express they can't control their emotion. Additionally, people may not say anything but unwillingly accept something with the corners of their mouth pointed downward. Therefore, our lips show a lot of information. Once you realize these, you can help others in an emotional situation.

The lips are highly sensitive to touch and temperature, and they are also highly reactive to our emotional states. The lips react in real time to changing emotions. So, when people receive bad news or see a terrible event, the lips look pale.

Lip biting is one of the ways that we comfort ourselves. Sometimes a dry mouth will cause us to do that, but more often it's a way of reducing stress. Stress can also cause the lips to move awkwardly or the smile to look tense or forced. Certain drugs can also cause similar situations. Unfortunately, these behaviors may be misunderstood, and someone may be thought to be less trusted or confident.

As I noted in What Every BODY Is Saying, the human body shows in real time when there is emotional comfort and discomfort, and the lips can help us to understand that others may be struggling and need our attention. And, while many of us tend to focus on the eyes, faces etc. for information about emotional states, don't ignore the lips, as they are even more likely to show what the heart hides.

As I walk toward the kitchen, I'm greeted by my mother standing over the cooker. She effortlessly cooks a dish that mixes Western and Eastern styles, a beloved breakfast classic in our family. This is my grandmother's recipe(食谱).

Since my grandmother's passing, I've become more aware of my mother's aging and her devotion to cooking for us. She has cooked for her family for more than 30 years, dividing her time between three countries — Korea, Canada and Germany. When my parents visit us from Korea, they stay with us for several months. My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids. In every other year, she and my dad will travel to Berlin to spend a couple of weeks with my sister and her partner.

According to Statista, most Canadians report spending between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their houses. Ten percent stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent.

Her cooking goes beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce and finds the best deals. She takes everyone's preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen requires a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it's her way of expressing love. As I prepare the vegetables, she notices that my carrots are not evenly sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task. "Just do the dishes."

In today's globalized world, English is increasingly important. Here are four new and promising English learning apps.

Speakly focuses on improving spoken English through real-life conversations. It uses AI to simulate (模拟) everyday situations and provides instant feedback on pronunciation, helping you correct mistakes and build confidence. Its user-friendly interface and engaging content for all levels suit all learners.

Memrise combines science-based techniques with fun content to help you learn and remember new words and phrases. It features courses for all levels and covers vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Its spaced-repetition system helps you keep what you've learned in mind.

FluentU uses real-world videos like music videos, movie trailers, news, and talks as language learning lessons. It includes interactive subtitles, flashcards, and quizzes to enhance learning. With all levels and topics, it's great for improving listening and speaking skills.

EngVid is a free online platform offering English video lessons taught by native-speaking teachers. Lessons with all levels cover grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. People can watch at your own pace with transcripts and interact with other learners in the community.

These apps offer different features and focus on various aspects of English learning. Try them out to see which one works best for you. Happy learning!

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2.介绍该社团的主要活动；

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Friendship in the new era takes many forms. In class, some students may with difficult homework, while others forget every small in a history lesson. At such times, a good friend will always step forward and, making challenges less frightening.

Conflicts, of course, are part of growing up. Friends sometimes in heated discussions, but the value of true friendship will unfold when they learn to listen and forgive. Teamwork makes this even clearer. Before a big game, players often promise to for their team, and victory becomes sweeter when shared.

Modern friendship is also shaped by technology. Young people can classmates through social media even after they graduate. It is easier than ever to connect hearts across distance new tools.

In the end, friendship is about loyalty and growth. Everyone should be their friends who always offer support and encouragement. At the same time, each person is also for protecting and cherishing such relationships. A lifelong friendship is not something we can simply as "luck"； it is built day by day through care and honesty.

An exhibition at the Xi'an Beilin Museum is showing Chinese calligraphy (书法), has been regarded as both an art and a way to build character for (century).

Calligraphy is one of most valued cultural treasures in China, showing not only skill but also personality.

"At the exhibition, we hope (show) how old handwriting can come alive with digital technology," said a guide. "Visitors can see ancient stones beside modern screens, clearly showing the mix of tradition and innovation, and bringing new inspiration."

For thousands of years, handwriting (consider) as a way to record history and improve one's mind. Today, many of these works, kept through digital scanning and 3D modeling, regularly appear in online exhibitions. They are now open people everywhere, sometimes just by (click) a mouse.

The exhibition shows the balance between the (beautiful) of the rhythm of writing the feelings inside the lines. These features have encouraged artists to create paintings, sculptures, and (digital) produced works. Experts say cultural heritage, with the help of technology, will continue to inspire future generations.

Some coworkers told me, "You know what? I just feel more at3 when I watch these little guys." Before long, the caterpillars formed bright green chrysalises (蛹). At first I thought they had4, but then I saw movement — the butterflies were coming out. It was5.

That gave me an idea: Why not build a small butterfly house? Surprisingly, the toughest men I knew started asking me, "When will you6 the butterflies?" On the special day, over a hundred people7 to watch. We expected a wild flutter (飞舞), but instead the butterflies moved8. People stretched out their hands, and when a butterfly landed, they felt the most delicate little9.

The joy was unforgettable. The next year, we raised 120 monarchs. Last year, 350. This year we hope for more than 600. Looking back, I don't just remember the numbers; I remember how this project10 all of us.

For me, the most important thing wasn't the job itself but the people. I wanted them to know I11 about them. Watching the butterflies reminded me that life isn't only about getting things done. It's also about12 change and growth.

Like the monarchs, we also go through stages. From struggle to strength, from fear to hope, each of us can13 into something new. The process is slow, but the result is14. Just as the butterflies15 the sky, we also find freedom in transformation.

The English language is spoken by millions of people worldwide and is famous for its many curiosities. From unusual spelling rules to surprising vocabulary, it offers learners both fun and challenges.

Hundreds of new words are added to dictionaries every year. In 2020 alone, more than 500 were included in Merriam-Webster. This shows that language grows together with them.

Letters also play curious roles. "E" is by far the most common, appearing in about 11% of all words. It occurs in "the," the most used word, and in verbs like "be." With so many appearances, it is naturally the most typed letter on keyboards.

Pronunciation brings even greater challenges. The combination "ough," for example, can be pronounced in ten different ways. In one sentence——"A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough"——all of them appear. These irregularities remind learners that English spelling has never been fully unified.

Culture adds more surprises. The United States, for instance, has never declared English its official national language, even though it dominates daily life.This shows that a language's influence depends more on practice than on law.

English continues to evolve. Dictionaries expand every year, old words gain new meanings, and learners everywhere adapt to its changes.

A. That is why "E" is called the king of letters.

B. Such a fact may surprise many language learners.

C. This mix of rules and exceptions puzzles learners.

D. The letter "E" is mainly used in specific writing.

E. These examples show how English language affects culture.

F. New words often reflect culture, science, and technology.

G. As a result, English stays one of the most active languages in history.

In Amazonas alone, about 15 million hectares of forest have thus been protected. The costs are low, but the benefits are great: Fish numbers have gone up again, and animals such as giant otters, manatees, and Amazon river turtles have also increased. These achievements highlight the special strengths of local people. Permanently present in these landscapes, they have the strongest interest and ability to keep resources safe, becoming the "unsung heroes" of conservation. The model also shows a good mix of scientific knowledge and traditional practice: while protecting biodiversity (生物多样性), it also increases family income through sustainable harvests.

However, there are challenges. At present, all the costs are dealt with by the volunteer watch groups themselves. Depending only on unpaid work cannot last long. To solve this, systems such as Payments for Environmental Services (PES) should be used so that communities can be properly paid.

The researchers urge greater recognition and financial support from governments and civil society. Supporting community-based conservation is not only an ecological necessity but also a matter of social justice (公平). By empowering those already engaged in frontline conservation, society can safeguard biodiversity, strengthen local economies, and ensure a better future for the next generations.

Yet marginalia are hardly a modern invention. From Leonardo da Vinci to modern writers, generations of readers have long left their thoughts in the margins. Such notes often provide valuable insights for later readers and occasionally reshape the understanding of the text. In recent years, bestselling novelist Ann Patchett released a special edition with notes of her novel Tom Lake to raise money for bookstores, showing how marginalia can generate cultural and financial value.

Scientists have also examined the phenomenon scientifically. A study in Frontiers in Psychology recorded brain activity and found that writing by hand uses more parts of the brain than typing. This suggests that the physical act of writing, including marginalia, deepens memory and comprehension. Maryanne Wolf at UCLA further argued that making notes enables readers to go beyond the author's ideas and discover their own understanding.

In education, marginalia also plays a role. Turkish professor Demet Yayli observed that taking notes encourages deep reading, helps students clearly express their views, and strengthens their learner autonomy. With greater autonomy, students are able to make decisions in learning and take responsibility for their progress, rather than wait for directions. Although note styles may appear unusual — underlining every line of a favorite character or marking romantic passages — experts agree that as long as the practice aids comprehension, any style is acceptable. Writing in the margins, far from being harmful, can personalize texts and enrich intellectual engagement.

But then, during English class, something unexpected happened. The teacher asked us to introduce ourselves by sharing a short story. My heart raced and my voice shook as I spoke about how my grandmother taught me to recite (朗诵)English poems under the stars in our backyard. I remembered the smell of jasmine in the summer air and the way my grandmother's voice carried a quiet strength. To my surprise, the class listened in silence, and when I finished, a soft round of applause (掌声)came from several students. For the first time that day, I felt seen.

After class, a girl named Lily came up to me. "I love poetry, too," she said with a warm smile. We talked about our favorite writers and the comfort that words can bring. She invited me to join the school's English club. The following weeks were filled with new experiences: reading aloud with confidence, preparing small plays that made us laugh, even writing our own poems and sharing them. For the first time since moving, I felt that English was not just a subject, but a bridge that connected me to others and gave me courage.

By the end of the term, I was no longer the quiet student in the back row. Standing on stage, reciting a poem with my new friends, I realized that starting over didn't mean losing myself — it meant discovering a new side of me, one that was braver, stronger, and ready to belong.

Are you passionate about science and technology? Youth Tech Fair 2025 is coming this July The three-day event is designed for high school students who want to explore innovation, develop skills, and connect with peers who share the same curiosity. The fair offers not only workshops but also exhibitions and competitions, providing a stage for students to apply what they have learned and exchange ideas.

Event Highlights

●AI Coding (编码) Lab: Discover how machine learning works through interactive tasks led by young engineers.

●Green Energy Challenge: Work in teams to design and test solar-powered cars, learning about renewable energy and teamwork.

●Robotics Competition: Watch robots built by students complete tasks such as sorting objects or moving across obstacles.

●Innovation Talks: Listen to young inventors share their creative journeys and the challenges behind their projects.

Daily Schedule (July 18-20)

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