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To become a good journalist, there are a couple of things you should put on your list of(priority). Firstly, you need to be skilled at writing. The information(involve) in a complex story may come from dozens of sources. Good journalists need to organize all this information clearly to give accurate account of what is happening. Secondly, you must have a natural curiosity about things that(happen), even though they may appear to be minor matters. When something newsworthy comes, it may escape the attention of ordinary people;, good journalists are sensitive enough(notice) the event and draw public attention to it. Finally, good journalists are committed to revealing the truth. To do this, journalists need to investigate an event(thorough).

To sum up, being a good journalist(require) writing skills, curiosity and(commit) to finding the truth.

That summer afternoon, Mom was1 vegetables when she handed me a yellowed paper. "Take this to Grandma," she instructed, her phone pressed to her ear. Unfolding the2 paper, I saw stained cursive writing I couldn't3.

I pocketed it and walked to Grandma Edith's house. The4 air felt heavy, and cicadas (蝉) sang in the trees. Her car was gone. Finding a slightly open window, I5 the paper inside onto the couch and left.

At dinner, Mom asked where I'd gone. "Grandma's?" I replied. Her face6. "You walked to Edith's? I meant take the7 to Oma Ruth!" My stomach dropped. Oma Ruth (Mom's mother) and Grandma Edith (Dad's mom) were8. This9 bread recipe was precious.

"She wasn't home! I slid it through her window!" Dad checked his watch: "She'll be10 bingo soon, and we only have about 15 minutes." Mom and I shared a11 look. We raced to Edith's,12 through stop signs.

"13 natural. Get that recipe," Mom said urgently. Inside, I searched the living room.

14, I found it under a small table just as Edith saw me kneeling. Her cat15 against me. "Just petting the cat!" I lied quickly.

Back in the car, we slumped with relief. When Mom laughed instead of scolding me, I knew we'd survived our secret mission.

· Gear to Buy: Must-Have Essentials for Urban Kayaking

Get in a well-made kayak that you can easily carry and quickly assemble in minutes. Look for models specifically designed for urban exploration and navigating urban waters. Always wear a comfortable and properly fitting Coast Guard-Approved PFD while kayaking. . Choose a reliable kayak paddle that suits your height and paddling style. . Protect your phone, wallet and other items from getting wet with a secure waterproof bag. Urban kayaking allows you to escape the rat race while still being "connected" if necessary.

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Before hitting the urban waters, research the water bodies and navigable canals in your city. Look for kayaking-friendly areas that offer safety, access points, and scenic routes. Secondly,

. Make sure to avoid any legal issues before you paddle. For beginners, it's best to start with short paddling trips to get familiar with urban water conditions and kayak handling. Gradually increase the duration as you gain confidence.

A. Places to Go: Exploring City Waterways

B. Here's how to start urban kayaking safely

C. Check local rules — some waterways require permits

D. Bring a spare paddle in case of any unforeseen issues

E. Safety preparations: getting started for Urban Kayaking

F. Safety matters, whether in remote waters or city waterways

G. Plus, we answer frequently asked questions about paddling in the city

"Our core philosophy is creating a boundless classroom in nature," states Mo Xiaohua, Kaisen Tribe Operations Lead. The project embraces forest-style education and community growth, aligning (使一致) with Wangjiangjing's vision for canal-themed experiential learning and cultural tourism as a new family destination.

The Grand Canal, which long shaped the town's identity, saw its bustling past fade with modernization. Renewed national focus on canal preservation drives local efforts to repurpose idle resources.

Guided by green development principles, the project revived an abandoned village. Designers integrated playgrounds, fishponds, farms, and paddies into existing forests, fields, and ponds, achieving ecological transformation. This draws up to 10,000 visitors on peak days, with plans for more uniquely themed hotel rooms.

Kaisen Tribe is part of the Jiaxing Grand Canal Culture & Tourism Resort. "The goal is a living community, not an untouchable museum," says Shen Tao, a resort official. Since 2018, the resort has pursued "heritage-first" development, rooted in its UNESCO status — including the Ming Dynasty Changhong Bridge. Eleven large lakes shape the classic Jiangnan water town landscape and traditions like lotus cultivation.

Historic repurposing is key: A 1960s granary (谷仓) complex now houses a café and cultural space, preserving its architecture. Another granary hosts a digital hub with VR and performances. A reconstructed steam locomotive (火车头) from the historic Suzhou-Jiaxing Railway (1936-1944) serves as a visitor center and patriotic site near wartime bunkers (碉堡).

Unique attractions like reptile museums, concrete pipe rooms, rice field tours, and animal encounters appeal strongly to younger travelers seeking social media moments. Future plans include expanding night tourism, enhancing digital integration, and developing a youth soccer training base for sports tourism.

In that instant, the classroom walls of Mengla No. 1 High School seemed to glow. The pain and weariness didn't vanish, but something warmer — a shared kindness — rose to meet it. This quiet moment defined Wang's year as a volunteer teacher in rural Yunnan.

Wang, 22, graduated from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing with degrees in Chinese literature and international economics. Yet her true passion was service. Guided by her motto — "When poor, cultivate yourself; when successful, help the world" — she led campus volunteer groups and launched online literacy projects. When she applied for the competitive "Go West" Postgraduate Education Supporting Program (only 21 chosen yearly from 50 applicants), her experience shone. She earned her place.

Now, far from her coastal hometown of Quanzhou, Wang teaches in mountainous Mengla County. Her classroom holds not just textbooks, but trust. The student's note wasn't just comfort; it was a reflection of the connection Wang builds daily.

"People might imagine rural teaching means just giving lessons," Wang might say. "But it's more. It's showing up, even when it's hard. It's seeing their struggles, and letting them see yours. That note? That was sunshine returned."

Wang understands her role transcends (超越) academics. In Mengla, she cultivates hope — one warm patch, one quiet word of sunshine at a time.

These limited-edition publications bring you the newest research and excavation updates unique to each of these iconic archaeological sites (标志性考古遗址).

UNCOVERING TROY—Twenty Years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Troy is one of the best-known sites in the ancient world. During the Bronze Age, nearly 3,500 years ago, this was the location of the Trojan War, the famous battle described by the ancient Greek poet Homer. This exciting volume provides an overview of Troy's history and of the significant finds made by archaeologists (考古学家) who have worked there since it was discovered in 1871.

UNCOVERING PYLOS—A Look at the Heart of Archaeological History and Discoveries at the Greek World's next Preserved Mycenaean Palace

Like Troy, the ancient site of Pylos figures in the Trojan War as the home of the famous king Nestor, whose palace was discovered there nearly a century ago. Since then, archaeologists have worked to uncover extraordinary architecture and artifacts (史前古器物) of the Mycenaean age, including the impressive tomb of the Griffin Warrior, whose riches are revealed in these pages.

UNCOVERING EASTER ISLAND—An ancient site and the world's most recent archaeological focus

On this remote Pacific island, beginning about 1,000 years ago, Indigenous (土著的) people carved the enormous stone moai. Read about how these ingenious artists created and moved the immense (巨大的) statues, theories of what may have happened to the island's ancient inhabitants, and how today's Rapanui people are embracing these extremely impressive monuments of their past.

We're now offering special bundles (束) of our Uncovering Series — receive one, two, or all three editions with this special offer:

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Make a gift today at archaeological.org/donate to receive your copies!

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Starting high school brings both excitement and challenges. On the first day, all students must go to the office to finish their assessment. Many freshmen feel a sense of when faced with a range of freshman challenges. To help students adapt, the school provides various learning. For instance, joining study groups is an effective way of grades. The school also invites experts to give each freshman a personal on future planning, which includes subject selection and career advice.

While the school provides plenty of support, students still need to make wise choices every day. It's important for students to behave and avoid becoming to computer games. Lisa, a senior, often raises questions out of during class. After school, she loves in the school library, helping younger students find books, which she says is an activity by her and most of her classmates. By joining in different school activities, students can make new friends, share ideas and build confidence, making their high school life more meaningful.

You know how disappointed it can be if you are not able to communicate with the (native) when you're traveling, and you might think learning a new language is a tough task.

But fear not! We figured out (exact) how many words you need to learn to speak a language well. A group of linguists (语言学家) have created a test (see) how many words you know in English. There are 200,000+ words in the English language, but the test only (include) 50 of them. You may not understand all of the 50 words. The linguists believe that if you multiply (乘) number of words out of 50 that you understand by 500, you'll almost know your English vocabulary.

A professor has found that native speakers of a language know 15,000 to 20,000 lemmas (词目). A lemma (make) up of a root word (say: walk) and all of (it) inflections (屈折形式) (walked, walking, walker, etc.). But if you learn a new language, you can never understand 15,000 lemmas.

He discourages people from learning all of the words in a language. There are 800 to 1,000 lemmas are used most frequently in the language. He advises people to focus these lemmas. With these lemmas, people can understand 75% of the language. And they will be (confidence) enough to start a conversation, order at a restaurant, and deal with other daily communication.

He stayed in the college dormitory and for the first time in his life he was staying away from family. It was a new3 for him, staying with so many people around him. But the environment made him4, so he tried to talk to his classmates actively. His5 began to grow. With the help of his classmates, he started6 public speaking.

One day he gained the7 to give a speech at the college annual event. He prepared himself very well for the event.8, on the event day, he became9 seeing such a large audience. His body started shaking, and no words came out of his mouth. Seeing his10, Raghu's classmates encouraged him and said, "Raghu, you prepared very well for this. Just remove any thoughts in your mind. Go and11 yourself. We believe you can do it." Raghu took a few deep breaths and said to himself, "You are12 than what you think. You can do this." He13 the stage. As he started his speech, his voice14 the attention of everyone in the hall. He15 the speech and gradually went into the flow.

After his speech, the audience gave him a standing ovation (热烈鼓掌). On that day, Raghu gave one of the best speeches.

Being resourceful means finding smart and creative ways to solve a problem, using whatever resources you have at the time. They can also be anything else that's useful, such as information, advice or your own experience. It also means trusting your instincts, the ability you're born with, rather than through training and being confident about your ability to face challenges. A resourceful person is not the one getting cross or panicking when something goes wrong. They're thinking about how to solve the problem.

when we learn to problem solve for ourselves rather than immediately going to others for help, it can help to build our confidence, help us feel more independent, and feel better about making decisions. Being resourceful may not help you avoid problems, but thinking creatively about how you can deal with them will make you feel less stressed and more prepared next time. This can boost self-esteem, that is, how you feel about yourself.

When you're facing a challenge, try to focus on the actual problem rather than how you feel about it. Think about where and when it happened and what the causes are. Next, think up as many solutions to the problem as you can. Finally, review what has and hasn't worked, so you're equipped to deal with a situation next time.

And remember, if you have a tricky problem that you're unable to solve, then ask a trusted adult for help.   

A. You also learn what you're good at.

B. Here is how you can be more resourceful.

C. These may be practical things like pens and paper.

D. No one is expected to solve all problems by themselves.

E. Resourcefulness is a skill that's good for you in lots of ways.

F. They can be famous mottos that always inspire us to move on.

G. Weigh up what's good and bad about each one and choose the best.

A team of researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden conducted a study to determine whether a weighted metal chain blanket could improve insomnia symptoms (症状) compared to a light plastic chain blanket. Subjects were randomly given either a weighted metal chain blanket or a light plastic chain blanket, which were the same shape and size. Those who were provided with a weighted metal chain blanket first tried on an 8-kilogram blanket. If this was too heavy, a 6-kilogram blanket was then provided. Over a four-week period, their sleep was judged using surveys and a wrist-based device called an actigraph.

They found participants who used the weighted metal chain blanket reported that their insomnia symptoms dropped significantly, while those who had used the light plastic chain blanket did not experience such obvious improvements. Furthermore, anxiety symptoms decreased much more for those who used the weighted metal chain blanket than those who used the light plastic chain blanket.

The principle behind these blankets is that the pressure of the weight provides some value of treatment. It's almost like a baby's wrapping blanket that calms it as it sleeps. Weighted blankets can calm your nerves. Pressure from the blanket may contribute to nervous system responses that lower your heart rate and breathing when you're anxious. This can help you calm down and sleep. The pressure could also cause your brain to release a chemical called serotonin, which helps your mind and body calm down.

"While these findings are promising, more research is needed to support the effectiveness," says the lead researcher.

The Importance of Being Earnest (Author: Oscar Wilde)

This comedic play by Oscar Wilde takes a sharp look at Victorian social values while following two men — Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff — as they tell lies to bring some excitement to their lives. The Importance of Being Earnest was Wilde's final play, and some consider it his masterpiece.

A Raisin in the Sun (Author: Lorraine Hansberry)

The story follows the Youngers, a working-class black family living on the South Side of Chicago, who move to an all-white neighborhood and struggle with the unfair treatment. In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first black playwright to get a play produced on Broadway.

Frankenstein (Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)

The story was published in 1818 and introduced readers to Dr Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who brings to life a creature that he put together from the parts of the dead body. Although Dr Frankenstein is frightened by his creation and gives up the plan halfway, the creature manages to educate itself and then seeks a punishment on his creator. The novel explores humanity's desire for creation and the fear of the change it brings.

Animal Farm (Author: George Orwell)

A group of farm animals fight against their master, Mr Jones, after they realize he is mistreating them and offering them nothing in return for their work. When they challenge the leadership, they are punished for speaking out. This classic isn't about animal rights. Orwell wrote it to protest (抗议) against Stalinism (斯大林主义) in Russia.

It all started when my four-year-old son's bloodwork (血样) showed something terrible. We had to do an MRI (核磁共振), and it was a truly worrying experience. The doctors explained that they would have to intubate (插管) my son to get the medical pictures they needed. When the day came, my little boy held me as nurses told me to lay my baby down on the bed. It was a hard day for a mother.

I could hardly see through my tears as the nurse sent my mother and me to the waiting room. The nurse explained it would take two hours. I was worried. I didn't want to sit in that waiting room. But how could I get through those next two hours? "I want to go shopping," I told my mom.

"Do you really need to buy something, honey?" my mother asked, and I just nodded as I walked toward the hospital gift shop. I just wanted to do something meaningful instead of sitting there worrying.

I walked up to the saleswoman, and explained my plan to the young lady, "My little boy is getting an MRI today. So I'm just waiting here for the next two hours. Would it be okay if I bought a lot of gifts and sent them upstairs to some children in the hospital?"

"Of course, we can send gifts upstairs," she said. "Who would you like to send them to?"

"Can you just give them to the nurses and let them give the gifts to the children who need them the most?" I replied. And she smiled and gave me a thumbs-up (赞赏).

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Over the next hour and a half, I chose each gift carefully.

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After I paid for the gifts, my phone started ringing.

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When I was looking for1 universities to apply to, I2 Hawaii. I was a little3 at first, but it didn't take long to make the final4. Who is not willing to5 wet and cold days for surfing and sunbathing? However, I had to6 a lot of things on my own, because my university in Berlin had no partner colleges in Hawaii. I was almost7 on my own, but it was all worth it in the end and now I can8 it to everyone.

9 there changed my way of thinking about culture, an active lifestyle and my career. While I was there, I went hiking several times a week, swam in the beautiful blue Pacific, and got to know more about locals. I learned how to dive and10 the underwater world around Oahu. There were no11 days.

Hawaii revealed that12 are my love and one of my friends showed me that I could work online, which ended up being my new13 path. After I went back to Germany, I started a travel blog, which I am very14 about, and worked on my online business. My15 of studying abroad has fueled (激起) a new passion and changed my life completely.

Figure out what being interesting means to you. What's interesting won't be the same for everybody. Knowing what you are interested in is essential to becoming capable of interacting with others in a way that might be seen as interesting.

Try out new activities to stretch your comfort zone. When you stretch your comfort zone, you get yourself out of a routine. You inject more excitement into your life. You meet new people. Be open to trying new activities so that you learn to be interesting.

Interact with people who you find interesting. Find people who have skills and interests that you admire. Remember that who you spend time with greatly affects how your personality and interests develop. Spheres (范围) of social influence, from your local community to your country, can affect you in some ways. Watching others who are interesting can be a great way to get you started in the right direction.

Learn to shake off disrespect from other people. Everyone has their own interests and manners of acting in the world. It will be impossible to make yourself seem interesting to everyone. Be happy with who you truly are. Accept that not everyone will find you interesting, or even necessarily like you.

A. Write down a list of your interests.

B. Find common interests with others.

C. Prioritize the time you spend with them.

D. Don't worry even if you're not interesting.

E. Experiment with new activities that might interest you.

F. Interesting people have a tendency to appeal to each other.

G. This can, in turn, make you interesting to those who admire your unique self.

"But most experts today agree that sleeping on the floor isn't necessarily the best option for any type of back discomfort," says Peter G. Whang, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine. "The floor is board-straight, while our spine (脊柱) has physiologic curves (生理性弯曲)." One such curve leaves space between the lower back and the floor. Lacking support, this curve flattens out over time, which can result in back pain. Moreover, without cushioning (缓冲) to support the shoulders, the upper back is often supported too high, which can cause joint rigidity (僵硬). Worse still, a hard floor create s pressure points in places like your hips and heels, which can restrict blood flow to those areas and potentially damage soft tissue.

So how did our ancestors maintain healthy backs while dreaming on the dirt for thousands of years? According to Daniel Lieberman, a Harvard University professor, hunter-gatherers slept on the ground from early childhood and may have built up a tolerance to its ill effects, unlike present-day people who try it for the first time as adults. Also ancient people got more physical activity throughout the day, which may have helped prevent pain despite ground sleeping.

So, if your back is giving you nightmares, the real solution could be replacing your worn-out mattress (床垫) instead of sleeping on the floor. The average American's bed is 10 years old, equal to about three years of sleep time. "No furniture will sustain that type of weight and abuse," says Bert Jacobson, a kinesiology professor at Oklahoma State University, whose research suggests that a new, firmer mattress reduced back pain by 47% — 63%.

An AI model can learn to imitate someone's voice based on about 30 seconds of speech. "It does this by creating something called an embedding. This is basically a series of numbers," says Zhiyuan Yu, a PhD student in computer science at Washington University, whose team built AntiFake.

People recognize voices by paying more attention to some frequencies of sound waves and less attention to other frequencies, but the AI model uses all frequencies to create good embeddings. AntiFake protects voice recordings by adding some noise to the frequencies people pay less attention to. That noise can mess up an AI model's ability to create a good embedding of the voice.

Yu's team picked 600 deepfake clips that fooled both human listeners and voice- authentication (语音认证) systems, and then added AntiFake protection to the 600 voice clips those deepfakes had been based on. Next, the scientists sent the protected files back through the five deepfake AI models. This time, over 95% of the new deepfake samples no longer tricked people or machines.

"This is an interesting and great new tool to defend against deepfakes," says Shimaa Ahmed, an expert who wasn't involved in building AntiFake. "However, if my voice is my job, I'd like to have my voice as it is."

"This is actually a problem we want to address in the future," Yu notes. Instead of adding noise, he thinks AntiFake could change the rhythm or tone of a voice. The voice would sound clear and unchanged to listeners. But it would contain carefully-hidden signals to trick deepfake AI models.

Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I'll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine. I'll take someone out.

The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of "Mommy and Me" time. Christie's daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. "She's like a different child when there's no one else around," Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn't have to make an effort to gain attention.

Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering (口吃的) son, Tom, doesn't stutter once during our activities since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak. And another son, Sam, who's always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

The "Mommy and Me" time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child-talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves to be an only child at least once in a while.