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Canada Vacation Packages

From Toronto to Vancouver, Canada's cities offer delicate gardens, world-class museums, and multicultural cuisine. You will get a taste of French dishes on the European-style streets where there are various daily specials to choose from.

Africa Vacation Packages

Africa promises numerous cultural experiences, and a diverse range of wildlife. Whether it's seeing the amazing Egyptian pyramids, a site of cultural and historical importance at sunrise or doing a meet and greet with chimpanzees in Liberia's Monkey Island, adventure awaits you at every turn.

Antarctica Vacation Packages

Antarctica is the world's last great wilderness. Follow a path similar to Captain Shackleton's to reach this distant continent. The days are long, and the sun might not set at all. View plenty of sea animals — whales, seals, penguins. Liberty Travel promises perfect experiences aboard ships for your Antarctica trip.

Central America Vacation Packages

Rain forests and Mayan ruins; Pacific beaches with coral reefs — this is Central America. By sea, view whales and turtles; by land, watch for sloths (树獭) and monkeys. Panama has the Panama Canal, a great wonder built by people as well as an important route connecting two oceans. Take boat tours to see big ships being lifted and lowered through the canal's locks. Liberty Travel can take you there.

The idea of spending time abroad hadn't occurred to me until my advisor suggested it during my first year. With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland. To receive the fellowship, I first had to find a lab to host me, and neither I nor my advisor had any connections to Poland.

Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled. I suddenly felt the possibilities for my research career were endless and global.

I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures. For example, much of the funding in Poland is awarded to teams rather than individuals. The system promotes cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) cooperations across the country, which in turn shapes how scientists design and carry out studies.

I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically. Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day.

My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I gained the confidence to navigate my research in new directions that I might have otherwise boxed myself out of.

It's certainly true that AI is a wonderful new tool dramatically transforming human life. AI is getting faster and better at spotting patterns in complicated information. This helps it guess what might happen next-like predicting what a customer will buy, the next word in a sentence, a sound in spoken language, or many other tasks. AI can answer specific complex questions or perform complex calculations at a rate impossible for the human mind to comprehend, let alone compete with. It can also create images and speeches which not only imitate reality but surpass it to meet programmed standards of excellence.

However, although these may be helpful to adults seeking to improve productivity, it is necessary to follow G. K. Chesterton's advice that children should not be controlled by educational projects and ideas without scientific proof. Allowing students to avoid traditional learning methods with AI will have uncertain and potentially harmful results. The same could be true of educators' dependence on AI for student assessment and lesson planning. In education at least, it is quite possible that AI will work against natural human development and provide not a short cut to human formation but a short circuit.

Despite AI's influence, traditional learning and writing assignments are crucial for promoting learning and cognitive development. Homework, similar to music practice, teaches discipline and skills essential for personal growth and future success. Deceptive (欺骗性的) practices harm genuine learning, spoiling students' competitiveness in an AI-dominated job market. Reliance on AI-generated content weakens critical thinking and creativity, damaging students' intellectual growth. Moreover, it devalues the role of teachers in guiding students' development. In contrast, real engagement with homework cultivates invaluable human qualities essential in an AI-driven world, ensuring students' competitive advantage and overall development.

Well into the 20th century, most Europeans worked on farms and they mistakenly blamed foreign competition for their suffering. Their protests eventually led to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff (关税) Act (SHTA) that started a global trade war that lasted for decades.

At that time, the economic damage from SHTA turned out to be relatively small. For example, at that time, international trade accounted for only 9 percent of America's GDP.

However, the law proved very harmful in the long term, by damaging the political and moral foundations of international trade that John Stuart Mill had described more than a century earlier: "International trade first taught nations to see with goodwill the wealth and progress of one another. Before that, citizens and political leaders usually wished all countries weak, poor, and ill-governed but their own. After that, they learned to see in other countries' wealth and progress a direct source of wealth and progress to their own country."

After the Second World War, political leaders finally understood the importance of dismantling (拆除) the previous decades' tariff walls and succeeded in establishing today's global order that drove the worldwide tariff average of nearly 30 percent in 1945 down to about 5 percent today.

Economic historians have long known that free international trade does not lift all boats. Its benefits may not be equally enjoyed by all, but its costs, as experienced by European farmers in the 19th century and by American factory workers today, are concentrated and severe. Even so, the broad benefits of free trade far outweigh the concentrated harms.

Want to boost your self-confidence, feel more empowered, and take charge of your life? By embracing a bold mindset, you will unlock greater confidence, resilience, and control over your life. Here are some valuable tips to help you discover your passions and strengths, while overcoming your fears.

Stop hesitating and take action to build your self-confidence.

Is there something you've been wanting or trying to do, but can't seem to get the courage up?. Taking the first small step towards trying something new can give you the energy to keep going. Whenever you' re feeling unsure in interactions with others, swallow your pride and make the first move!

Do the unexpected and get out of your comfort zone.

Doing something new and unexpected might make you feel uneasy or afraid.. Instead, embrace the newness of a skill, trust your ability to adapt and don't be afraid to be yourself. Remember, taking a risk like learning a new skill isn't the same as making impulsive (冲动的) decisions. To avoid regrets, make choices and take actions reflecting your values.

Pretend you' re already bold.

Your bold inspiration doesn't have to be real. You could even think of a character from a movie or book who's daring and brave. Then, imagine their boldness in your life. If you already know someone bold, imagine how they'd act. Studies show your mood can be affected by your behavior.

While there's power in taking on something new or trying to get what you want, there's also the chance you may fail. Embrace the failure. It's not the opposite of success, it's a necessary component. Without the risk of failure, you don't have the opportunity for success.

Being bold lets you oxford, embrace, and take charge of your life.
 

A. Accept any outcome.

B. Don't give in to those feelings!

C. Take small steps to reach your goals.

D. Stop thinking and actually do something.

E. "Fake it until you make it" has some truth to it!

F. Part of being bold involves staying calm and focused.

G. Developing a bold personality is a skill you can practice.

When I pulled into the store parking lot, I4 a homeless man and his dog near the entrance. He held a cardboard sign asking for help, but cars kept driving past him. Out of5, I stopped, gave him some money, and then went inside for a new coat.

As I was about to6, I saw that he was still there. I drove back, got out of my car, and7 him. He was younger than I had expected, with long hair but8 eyes. Although his clothes were9, his behavior was calm and hopeful. His dog looked10, too.

I handed him some extra cash and offered him my old coat, explaining the11 problem. He smiled gratefully and said he was sure someone would12 it. When I asked if there was anything else he needed, he simply replied, "Prayers." I shook his hand and promised to13 him in my thoughts.

From this encounter, I learned three lessons: even in14, people can remain kind; every act of generosity matters; and we all15 through life toward the same destination. It is best to travel with a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a friendly smile.

As a Chinese-German student at Tsinghua University, I thought I had already had a (well) grasp of both Chinese culture and modernization. Yet, my recent visit to Suzhou gave me a fresh perspective (视角) on tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously in this city.

As one of the destinations of the "Go Jiangsu" program, we (visit) the Yao Jianping Embroidery Art Gallery. Before this encounter, my (interact) with Suzhou silk embroidery was limited online images. So, at the art gallery, I was shocked by the fact that it is not made with machines.

Wandering along the Pingjiang Road at night was an even more striking experience. Bathed in the modern lighting and (taste) the delicious local food along the ancient street, I tried my best (picture) the lives of those who lived here thousands of years ago. (it) unique charm kept reminding me that modernization didn't have to mean abandoning tradition

This trip was much more than a simple travel experience. It was also enriching experience for the soul. Through personal (encounter), I gained a deeper appreciation for China's culture and progress.

（1）人工智能在你生活中的应用实例；

（2）人工智能带来的问题；

（3）人类与人工智能和谐共处的建议。

注意：

（1）词数80左右；

（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Living with AI

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My name is Jake Reynolds. That year, I was a junior at a high school. I was known for my good grades and honesty, but I encountered a situation that would test my integrity in ways I hadn't imagined.

It all started with Mr. Lawson's history class. We had been assigned a major essay on the impacts of World War II, which would account for a significant part of our final grade. The essay was due in two weeks, and I had been tirelessly working on it, staying up late to ensure my research was thorough and my arguments were well organized.

The day before the essay was due, my computer crashed. I panicked as I realized I had lost almost all of my work. I had saved some drafts on a cloud service, but they were outdated and incomplete. It seemed impossible to start over. At that moment, desperation clouded my judgment.

As I sat at my desk, trying to figure out what I could do, my friend Daniel knocked on my door. He was also struggling with his essay and knew I had been working hard on mine. Noticing my worry, he asked if I needed help. I hesitated, but ultimately admitted what had happened.

Daniel looked thoughtful, "You know, I heard about a website that offers ready-made essays. It could be a good idea to try it if you really need to."

The idea seemed like a lifeline. I knew it was wrong, but the pressure was mounting, and I felt cornered. After a moment's hesitation, I decided to use the website. I quickly purchased an essay, changed it slightly to make it fit the assignment, and submitted it. I felt a sense of relief, but it was short-lived.

The next morning, Mr. Lawson announced that the essays would be graded using plagiarism (剽窃) detection software. My heart sank, and I knew it wouldn't take long for the software to catch it.

注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

By the afternoon, my fears were confirmed.

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Seeing my reflection report, Mr. Lawson asked me to rewrite the essay.

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