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An American girl named Karana lives on a beautiful island peacefully with her tribe (部落).

One day, a ship comes to take the tribe away to a new land. As the ship is leaving, Karana realizes her younger brother, Ramo, is still on the island. She jumps off the ship and swims back to stay with him. Sadly, a group of wild dogs soon killed Ramo.

Now, Karana finds she is alone on the island and feels afraid and sad. She must learn to stay alive. She makes tools and weapons (武器) to protect herself, but women in her tribe never did that before. She is becoming someone new and learning to be her own protector.

Then Karana fights the wild dogs that killed her brother. She hurts the leader of the dogs, but doesn't kill him. Instead, she makes friends with him, naming him Rontu. It changes how she sees animals. They become her true friends. The quiet island starts to feel like a home. Karana's life changes. She grows from a scared girl into a strong woman. After 18 years, a ship arrives and she is rescued, leaving the island with a new self.

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Communication in Our Life

Communication is like a key to many doors in our life. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pop Mart is a toy company from China. Its toy Labubu is very in many countries. The company wants Labubu to be successful for a long time, like Disney's Mickey Mouse. Pop Mart also wants to make more toys Labubu. Now, Pop Mart is than many other toy companies.

Because of Labubu, many new companies in China also want to make toys. More people want to buy and sell art toys. Pop Mart sells toys in "blind", so people do not know toy they get. This makes it more fun and special.

On many (大学) campuses, students (几乎) always carry their phones. They text while walking to class and scroll through (社交) media as they wait for lectures. Silence often becomes screen time, and conversation stops.

One student, Seán Killingsworth, felt worried about this habit. "It was just like I was talking to a bunch of zombies," he said. He (错过) real conversation and wanted fewer distractions (分心).

In 2023, Killingsworth started the Reconnect Movement. Students hand over their phones at the door and spend an hour socializing (没有) screens.

During these phone-free meetups, students sit together, listen to music, and talk. "At first it can feel awkward," said one club leader. Many people use their phones as a digital comfort when they feel (紧张，焦虑). After a few minutes, they relax and enjoy the conversation.

(专家) still debate how smartphones influence mental health. Some studies say taking a break helps people feel calmer and happier. Other research says online communities can support students who want to (表达) themselves.

Students say the meetings help them (连接) with friends and classmates. Killingsworth calls them "human connection habitats"; places where people can remember how natural conversation feels.

The group hopes that practicing this habit makes students notice how often they reach for a distraction. By being present together, they learn to balance (科技) with real people.

There's no doubt about it: math is hard. As a result, a lot of kids (and adults!) struggle with math at some point in their lives. By building up your skills and practicing every day, you can make math a little less frustrating and have a higher chance of success. Use these tips during school while you're studying.

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Build up your skills while having some fun! Look for online games that match your age and education level for the best experience. You can get computer games online or download apps on your phone to play games on the go.

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Writing it all out can help you spot mistakes. As you work through a problem, use a pencil to write out what you did and how you did it. Some teachers require you to show your work anyway, so it's worth the trouble.

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You can find tons of example problems online. If you're going over a concept (概念), look it up and try 2 to 3 problems on your own. Check the answers to figure out if you got them right, and study the concept again if you didn't.

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Learning by teaching someone is a great way to solidify (巩固) concepts. Invite a friend or family member over and explain to them what you're doing and how you're doing it. If you get stuck, review your notes or textbook again until you can explain it clearly and concisely.

Christmas markets began to appear in parts of central Europe during the Middle Ages. People gathered in winter to buy food, candles, and handmade goods during the cold months. Over time, these practical markets became more festive.

Walking through a Christmas market feels like stepping into a story. Stalls are often decorated with lights, pine branches, and ribbons. Visitors might hear carols or see performers playing instruments. Food is an important part of the experience. Different countries offer different treats. Some markets sell sausages and warm bread, while others offer pastries, sweets, or hot chocolate. Many markets also have rides, small games, or activities designed especially for children.

Christmas markets are not just about shopping. They are places where people meet friends, spend time together, and enjoy being outdoors during winter. Families often visit in the evening, when the lights make the market feel especially magical. For children, Christmas markets can be exciting places to explore. They offer a chance to see traditions from other countries and learn how people celebrate winter in different ways.

Although Christmas markets began in Europe, they are now enjoyed around the world. Cities often add their own traditions, foods, and music. This makes each market different, even though they all share a festive feeling.

Long before clocks and calendars existed, people carefully watched the Sun and the seasons. Ancient communities noticed patterns in daylight and shadows, helping them understand when winter was at its deepest point. Some cultures built stone circles and markers that lined up with the Sun on solstice days. These helped people track the year and plan farming. For many communities, the solstice became a time to pause, rest, and look ahead to brighter days.

Today, scientists understand the solstice through astronomy (天文学), but it still matters. It reminds people that the seasons follow natural patterns and that change happens gradually. For us, the solstice can be a chance to observe the world more closely. Noticing daylight, shadows, and temperature changes helps connect science lessons to everyday life.

The winter solstice is a global event, but people experience it differently depending on where they live. Places closer to the Arctic Circle (北极圈) have very little daylight, but countries near the equator (赤道) notice much smaller changes.

If you want to learn more about how the solstice works, you can explore this explanation from Britannica (大英百科全书).

The condition is called broken heart syndrome (综合征). The real medical name is takotsubo cardiomyopathy. About 83% of the patients are women. But men who get it have bigger problems.

The study looked at almost 200,000 cases from 2016 to 2020. The average age of patients was 67 years old.

Fewer men got the condition, but they died more often. About 11% of the men died. Only 5.5% of the women died. That is two times more deaths for men.

What causes broken heart syndrome? Doctors say it can happen after a big shock. This can be the loss of a loved one. It can be a car accident. It can be very bad news.

When something terrible happens, your body makes stress hormones (荷尔蒙). These hormones can hurt part of your heart. The heart gets weak. It cannot pump blood well.

The condition is not very common. That makes it hard to study. Doctors still don't know how to prevent it.

Much about broken heart syndrome is unknown. But one thing is clear. A broken heart can really make you sick.

These websites offer news articles in three levels of difficulty. The articles are about politics, technology, sports, and nature.

Level 1 is for beginners. The articles are very simple. Many students can understand them.

Level 2 is for pre-intermediate learners. The articles are longer and more difficult than those in Level 1.

Level 3 is for intermediate (中级的) learners. The articles are more difficult than those in Level 2.

The articles are not only great for language learners but also for teachers. Teachers can use the news to teach their students.

Best of all, the websites are free to use. So, what are you waiting for? Learn a new language with the help of these websites.

"Oh, it was great, Dad," the boy replied. "Did you notice the difference between them and us?" "Yeah, I5." said the boy. The father asked his son to tell more6 about what he had learned from their trip.

"Well, we have only one dog, and they have four of7. In our garden there is a pool, while they have a river that has no end. We have expensive lanterns, but they have stars above their heads at8. We have only a small piece of land, while they have the9 fields. We buy food, but they10 it. We have high walls for protection of our property (财产); they don't need them, as their friends11 them."

The father was12. He could not say a word. Then the boy added, "Thank you, Dad, for letting me see13 poor we are."

This story shows that the true wealth14 well as happiness is not measured (衡量) by materials. Love, friendship and freedom are15 more important.

参考词汇： warm up, improve one's physical strength,be confident

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Dear Li Ming,

How's it going? I know you are preparing for P. Eexamination for high school entrance.

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Yours,

Li hua