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As a child, Lin often asked questions about life and faith. His desire to understand the world stayed with him throughout his life. He studied first in Shanghai, then continued at Harvard University, and later earned his PhD in Germany. Living in both China and the West, Lin learned about different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between East and West.

Lin worked hard to share Chinese culture with the world. He became a celebrated writer who loved telling stories about Chinese life. In books like My Country and My People, he introduced Chinese ideas and daily life to Western readers. He also wrote novels such as Moment in Peking and A Leaf in the Storm. These stories showed how Chinese people struggled (挣扎) and stayed strong during wartime. He also helped create a Chinese-English dictionary, which made it easier for people around the world to understand Chinese words.

Lin also introduced Western culture to China. In 1924, he helped bring the idea of "humor" to the country. The Chinese word "幽默" was born based on the English word. Lin believed that having a sense of humor showed a kind, open, and wise way of seeing life.

His creativity didn't stop with writing and translation. Facing the challenge of typing Chinese characters, Lin spent years designing a Chinese typewriter. In 1947, his MingKwai typewriter finally came out. It played an important role in language research.

Green Leaf Cafe

• Review by FoodieFan: "A perfect spot for a peaceful afternoon. The coffee is excellent, and the seats by the window are ideal for reading or working. The waiters are friendly but their service speed may slow down during peak (高峰) hours. Their cakes are good, but not the best."

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Sunset Grill

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Spice Heaven

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The Harbor View

• Review by SeasideLover: "The biggest advantage is the amazing view of the sea, especially at sunset. The seafood is fresh and well-cooked. However, as a high-end restaurant, the prices are much higher than those of others, and the place feels quite formal for a simple meal."

The Grasshopper doesn't understand why the ants are working so hard. But, he becomes a little curious and says to the Queen Ant, "Come in the 4 and rest for a while." The Queen Ant doesn't 5 and goes on working. "Why are you gathering food?" He asks. "It will be winter soon. We must be 6." She answers. The Grasshopper continues to say, "Winter is far away. There is food everywhere. 7 working. Come sing and dance with me." The Queen Ant says nothing and just walks away.

When winter comes, the Grasshopper 8 food in the cold. He is freezing and hungry, but he can't find any food. The Grasshopper is about to 9 to the ground when suddenly he thinks of the Queen Ant and Worker Ants.

He comes to the Queen Ant's house and knocks at the door. The Queen Ant opens the door in surprise. The Grasshopper tells her that he hasn't eaten for five days. The Queen Ant feels sorry for him and fetches him some 10.

The other ants all laugh at the Grasshopper and say, "If you were foolish enough to sing all summer, then you must go to bed hungry in the winter."

When my son was three years old, the doctor told us he might be mentally disabled. The whole world seemed to have collapsed around us. I didn't know what  (do) or what my son would become. All I could do every day was cry.

As the years passed, however, I accepted  (I) son for who he was. I got to realize he was gentle and  (help). He laughed  (easy). He often handed out hugs and love. He did begin to speak, and he became a master at making small talk. He touched the  (heart) of just about everyone he met. Later, he became the manager of the boys' basketball team. He lifted the spirits of the coaches and players as well. And when he finally graduated high school, he was given  job at a sheltered workshop so that he could continue to help others.

Yes, my son may be limited in the eyes of others,  he is limitless in my eyes. So far he  (share) more love, joy, laughter and light in this world than I ever could. And  I had one wish, it would be that everyone could love as freely and happily as he does.

You just don't get me!

[Mum is sitting in the living room, worried. The clock reads 10:27 p.m. The son runs  (穿过) the door, out of breath.]

Son: (breathing quickly) I'm back ...

Mum: (interrupting) A deal is a deal! The promise wasn't kept, so you can't stay out late next time.

Son: Mum, please listen ... I was heading back at 8:30.

Mum: Look at the time! Do you remember your promise?

Son: (in a low voice) Yes, I  (承诺) to be back before 9 tonight. But ...

Mum: Then why are you late?

Son: On my way back, I  (认识到) that my phone was at Jiacheng's house. I had to go back to get it.

Mum: Why did it take that long to get your phone?

Son: Halfway back, I noticed an old woman under a street  (灯). She was wearing a thin blouse and it was cold. She looked  (苍白的). I asked her if she needed help. She said she was lost.

Mum: So you sent her home?

Son: No! She couldn't tell me her  (地址).

Mum: Then what did you do?

Son: I checked and saw that a yellow band was  (系；绑) to her wrist. It had her information on it. But I couldn't call her family without my phone. So I gave her my jacket and took her to the nearest police station. I waited with her until she was taken home by a  (女警察). After that I ran to pick up my phone and came home.

Mum: Oh, what a night! I'm sorry for being cross with you. But why didn't you phone me from the police station? I was so  (担心的)!

Son: Oh, I didn't think of that ... Sorry, Mum ...

Mum: Now I understand. I'm very  (自豪的) of you.

I used to be very shy about speaking in front of my English class last term. I faced a lot of  because I struggled (挣扎) with the English course. I often felt  when the teacher called on me. One Monday morning, our English class  with a new topic. I was afraid to speak until my deskmate told a funny . It made everyone laugh, and I suddenly felt relaxed. With my classmates' encouragement, I tried to answer questions. I even made a small mistake, but no one laughed at me. , I didn't feel afraid anymore. That class taught me that courage could help us get through hard times. I will always remember this special day.

For this little boy, there was no colder winter than that year. After a car accident, his father became easily 1 and often beat him. 

One night, the boy saw beautiful 2 boxes in a shop. He knew his father 3 coffee. So he stole (偷) one and ran home. He gave his father the coffee and got a kiss. He was very happy because he had 4 the kiss for a long time. But after the shopkeeper's 5 , his father knew the truth and beat him again. 

Many years later, the boy 6 and had his own business. One day, his mother called and said his father wanted to see him, but he was too 7 to come. Weeks later, he heard the 8 news that his father died. In his father's room, he found an old box. It was the box he got from the 9 . On it was a note: "The gift 10 my son". There was also a letter:

Dear son,

I'm not a good 11 . But I have a dream—to own a coffee shop, then I can make something delicious for 12 . I'm sorry I didn't keep my dream. 

The boy was very 13 not to meet his father. He decided to follow his father's 14 and started a coffee business. His coffee business is doing very well now. He opened thousands of his coffee 15 all over the world. The boy is Howard Schultz, owner of Starbucks (星巴克).

What do you think of doing housework? What housework do you usually do?（不超过15词）

Are you worried about the mental health (心理健康) of a child you know? Or are you a kid looking for help? Having good mental health is the key to the healthy development of every child. Kids need good mental health—not only to be able to deal with problems, but also to feel good about themselves, build healthy relationships with others and enjoy their life.

A kid's mental health problems can be caused by many things, like school life and life events. While children can experience mental health issues at any age, they are most at risk between the ages of 12 and 16.

Everyone feels sad, angry or upset sometimes, including children. But if a kid feels like this most of the time, it means that they may need help. They may have difficulty getting on with others or staying interested in activities.

Some of the common mental health problems children experience include (包括): relationship problems, eating problems, feeling sad, worries and so on.

About 1 in 4 children aged 5 to 19 have experienced a mental health problem in the world. It is necessary for children to get professional (专业的) help if they have mental health problems.

There are also a lot of things that can be done to improve mental health and help stop mental health problems from developing. For example, getting enough sleep, eating well and doing more physical activities are very important.

Zara Lachlan, aged 21, from the United Kingdom, became the first woman and the youngest person to row from mainland Europe to mainland South America with no one else to help her. Zara set off in a special rowing boat from Portugal on October 27. She completed the Atlantic crossing in just over 97 days. On February 1, she arrived in French Guiana. "Nobody knew I was coming in," she said. "But I got clapped (鼓掌) by lots of fishermen from Brazil."

Zara faced many challenges (挑战) along the way. A high wind turned her boat over. She hurt her arm and broke a finger. At one point, she was nearly run over by a large ship. And one time, she was hit by a flying fish. But there were many bright things, too. For Zara, the trip was a chance to see nature as few people ever do. "The sunrises and night skies were really exciting." she said. "The trip gave me many memories (回忆). They will stay with me for life."

"I took on a big challenge and won," Zara said. "I hope my effort will inspire (激励) others to challenge themselves."

Peer pressure is a common experience for many teens. It means doing something just because you don't want to be left out by your friends. Sometimes it can be good—like encouraging you to study harder or join a sports club. But often, it makes you feel bad for being different from others.

Colin, a middle school student, knows this well. His hobby is knitting (编织), which many of his classmates think is "unusual". Some even laugh at him, and not all his friends accept his hobby. Most of his friends prefer activities like playing soccer or spending time on screens. Colin feels lonely and wonders if he should give up knitting to fit in.

Hannah, who helps teens with problems, shares a story about her friend. He has loved dancing ballet since he was a kid. At school, other kids made fun of him for his hobby. But he didn't give up. He kept practicing hard, and now he is very successful. Surprisingly, he is thankful to those kids—their jokes pushed him to work harder.

Hannah's advice for Colin and other teens is simple: Don't let peer pressure control you. Be proud of who you are and your hobbies. Try sharing your hobby with friends—they might understand you better. Remember, being different is not a bad thing; it's what makes you special.

Friendships are wonderful, but sometimes friends argue with each other. Maybe it can be hard to know what to do in such situations, so we have some advice for you.

Make up with your friend

To make up with a friend after an argument, it's important to talk things out with your friend: 

• Set a time to talk—When you and your friend are both calm, set a time to talk.

• Be open—Let your friend share his or her feelings and thoughts.

• Apologize—Say you're sorry if you said or did anything wrong in the argument.

• Fix things together—Discuss how to stop such situations from happening again.

Change yourself

When a friendship doesn't go well, you may feel sad or angry. Here are some ways to deal with these feelings: