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CATCH OF A LIFETIME

[1] He was 11 and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin.

[2] On 29 June, the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Then he tied on a small silver lure^[1] and practised casting. When the fishing pole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock.

[3] Finally, he lifted the tired fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass.

[4] The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 p.m.—two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy.

[5] "You'll have to put it back, son," he said.

[6] "Dad!" cried the boy.

[7] "There will be other fish," said his father.

[8] "                                                  " cried the boy.

[9] He looked around the lake. No others were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could tell by theclarity^[2] of his father's voice that the decision was not negotiable. He slowly worked the hook out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered it into the black water. The boy suspected that he would never again see such a great fish.

[10] That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. He takes his own son and daughters fishing from the same dock.

[11] And he was right. He has never again caught such a magnificent fish as the one he landed that night long ago.But he does see that same fish—again and again.

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[1] lure n.鱼饵   [2]clarity n. 清晰；清楚

Digital Art and Special Online Tokens (NFTs)

Today, digital art on the internet is changing very fast. A new technology called NFTs is making a big difference for artists and people who love art.

But what is an NFT? It is short for "non-fungible token". It is like a special digital signature for a piece of art. This art can be a picture, a song, a video, or even a social media avatar. The NFT is a unique certificate that shows you are the real o of that digital thing. It is like having an artist's autograph on a painting. Many people can have c of the art on their computers, but only the person with the NFT owns the special, original one. All the information about the art and who bought it is saved s online, so everyone can see its history.

Many artists really like using NFTs. It is a new way for them to sell their work and find fans from all over the world. When they sell an NFT, they can also o special things to the buyer. For example, they can invite them to private online groups or special future events. This helps artists build a c of people who love their work.

Another interesting thing is that a very expensive NFT can be d into many small parts, like cutting a cake into many pieces. This means many different people can own a small piece of a famous artwork. For example, a famous internet picture of a dog called "Doge" was first sold for millions of dollars. Later, it was sold in thousands of small parts, and people could buy a small piece of it for less than one dollar.

So, NFTs are not just about money. They are also about people and communities. They help artists and art lovers c with each other online. This human connection and shared interest are very important for the future of digital art.

A Doctor's Life in a Village

[1] Zhong Jing is a 40-year-old doctor with a big heart. Fifteen years ago, she made a big1. She left her job as a doctor in a city hospital and moved to Longhe, a small rural village in Guizhou province. The village had no clinic, and its 3,000 residents had very little access to medical care. At first, the villagers were unsure and did not trust the new doctor. However, Zhong Jing was determined to help. She used all her life savings to build the village's very first clinic because she had seen how much the people, especially the elderly, were struggling with their health.

[2] Since then, her life has been devoted to the villagers. She works in her clinic every single day and has even made it her home. This2 people to come to her at any time, day or night. A key part of her work involves home visits for patients with long-term, or chronic, illnesses who cannot travel. She walks long distances to see them. Over time, her kindness and skill won the villagers' trust completely.

[3] Zhong Jing has done more than just treat illnesses; she has taught the community how to prevent them. She has successfully3 to improve the villagers' health awareness. In the past, people only looked for help when they were very sick. Now, they understand how to take better care of themselves.

[4] The villagers are so4 that they now see her as family. They sometimes ask her for advice on family matters. To thank her, they bring her food and handmade gifts. For her incredible work, Zhong has received many awards, including the top national award for doctors in 2018.

[5] But Zhong Jing never stops5. She expanded the small clinic into a modern, three-story-high health centre. She also gives health lectures and has helped to create digital health records for everyone. This system is very useful. For Zhong Jing, her mission remains6: to safeguard the health of everyone in the village.

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