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Sam is a little boy. He is a student from America. He knows nothing is  (bad) than feeling lonely. So he decides  (help) lonely kids make friends.  does he do that?

He runs a programme at school. He calls it the Buddy Bench (伙伴长椅). Anyone can sit on the "buddy bench"  he/she feels lonely. The bench brings kids together and helps many  (child) find their new friends. 

Sam got the idea  accident during the summer vacation in 2017. When he came back to school, he  (tell) the wonderful idea to his teachers  (exciting). "I want to run the programme because there are many kids who need help."

Sam  (hope) that more and more people will join in this programme in the future. It's  great way to help kids find friends. Would you like to have a try?

In the heart of a buzzing beehive lives a tiny but important bee named Buzz. Every day, Buzz works tirelessly to keep the  (连接) between flowers and the hive. He flies from flower to flower, collecting nectar without taking a break. His daily routine brings him great happiness, knowing he does a lot for his colony (群体). Sometimes, the  (状况) can be hard. For example, when strong winds make it  (/'ɔ:lməʊst) impossible to fly straight, Buzz always finds a way easily to finish his jobs. He knows that every drop of  he collects helps feed thousands of bees back home. Buzz also a regular meetings in the hive to plan their next move. Recently, they decide to set up a new  (营地) near a hill filled with fresh flowers. With sharp mandibles (下颚), Buzz cuts through tough petals to access the nectar inside. Though sometimes life is d, Buzz finds joy in his simple life.

When I was in primary school, doing housework made me feel . I often threw my things on the bed, even on the ground. So our house was usually not  to live in. 

One day, when my mother went home after work, she noticed a lot of  in my room. She was not surprised but still very angry. She told me  that I must do some housework. But I thought doing housework was what parents should do. It was unfair.

Although I was unhappy, I  to follow my mother's words and did some housework. After a few months, I finally understood that it was harder than I expected. , my parents needed to  after a day's work. So I began to  some easy chores like cleaning my bedroom. This added pleasure to their busy life.

My family had never done anything different before. So when Aunt Jen invited us to her 1 spring farm party, I was really excited. I decided to make the day special, so I baked cupcakes for the party and decorated them to look like soft sheep by using some 2 .

"Yummy!" My sister Indi said with a laugh, quickly stealing a candy.

"That's enough, Indi! I need those for my sheep!"

"Do real sheep eat these?"

"They're just for making the cupcakes look 3 !" I laughed too.

Soon, Indi and my brother Tex joined in. They 4 so many candies that their cupcakes looked more like strange animals than my sheep.

"Time to go now," Dad announced.

But things didn't go 5 as usual. First, Tex couldn't find his shoes. Then Mom realized she'd 6 her wallet at home. Halfway to Aunt Jen's, Indi suddenly needed a bathroom. We had to take a long way to find one. Dad then 7 a new back road, but it only led us farther away. As we were in the middle of nowhere, our car started making a strange noise and 8 .

"Help won't come for at least an hour," Mom said, sounding 9 .

"Now we'll 10 the whole party!" Tex complained.

Dad smiled and pointed to a field full of colorful flowers. "Why not have our own picnic here?" At first, we weren't excited about it, but as we 11 the blanket and started eating, something amazing happened.

A huge butterfly gently landed on Indi's knee. Nearby, two small rabbits 12 across the grass, happily eating. Suddenly, we heard a loud rustling, and hundreds of birds shot up from the trees, flying into the sky in huge circles above us.

"Wow!" I cried. "It's like 13 !"

"Migration (迁徙) season" Dad said. "These birds travel through California every spring—millions of them!"

We never made it to Aunt Jen's farm, 14 that didn't matter. Sitting in that field, enjoying my cupcakes under the open sky, I understood something important: when things don't work out, disappointments (失望) may 15 unexpected wonders. Keep your eyes open, and you might find joy right under your nose!

Talk to people you disagree with

Everyone sometimes has disagreements with friends or family members. For example, you might not agree about what game to play or which restaurant makes the best pizza.  Disagreements are uncomfortable. There are some steps you can take to make the conversation meaningful. Here is how. 

 Let them know that you're paying attention to them by listening carefully with interest. Another way to show that you're listening is by asking questions or repeating what they said. You can start by saying, "OK. I understand you. You are saying…"

When someone has an opinion you don't agree with, don't pay too much attention to it. Avoid using impolite adjectives, like "stupid" "foolish" or "silly". Instead, focus on speaking calmly (沉着地). For example, you may begin with "I feel" or "I see this in another way". 

If you have a strong opinion, it's better to stick to the facts instead of feelings.  Then relax your shoulders and speak in a calm voice. If you are stopped by some person, you can remind the person that it's your turn to speak. Then give him another chance to speak later. 

If you find that you can't change the other person's mind, and they may not change yours. Still, look for the points you agree on.  In the end, it's worth the effort because healthy communication builds strong relationships and communities. 

What will you do if you have disagreements with your friends?（No more than 15 words.）

Lightning usually destroys (破坏) trees it hits. But scientists have found an amazing tree. It not only lives through lightning strikes (击中) but actually grows better because of them!

For years, scientists thought lightning was only bad for trees. But as they explored places like the Amazon rainforest, they started to think there could be trees that fight against lightning. It wasn't until about 100 years ago that such "super trees" were discovered. Now, they know of a tree that uses lightning's power to kill nearby trees and get more sunlight and nutrients (营养) for itself.

In 2015, scientist Evan Gora saw a Dipteryx oleifera tree, which had been struck by strong lightning. It wasn't badly harmed while the neighboring trees were killed. Scientists thought this tree could handle lightning, but there was no way to be sure.

Gora and his team saw more of these trees that grew well after lightning strikes. So they did a study. They followed 93 trees struck by lightning for 2—6 years. They found that all 9 Dipteryx oleifera trees in the study survived with little harm. But 84 other trees were badly hurt, and 64% of them died within two years.

These Dipteryx oleifera trees are very tall and have wide tops, making them 68% more likely to be struck by lightning than other trees. During the study, one of the Dipteryx trees was struck twice in 5 years yet continued to grow well.

At present, more studies suggest that these trees attract (吸引) lightning on purpose to destroy other trees and grow better. Scientists are not sure how these trees survive lightning, but they guess it may involve the trees' ability to carry electricity. They are also interested in other trees with similar characteristics.

The sun hung low, brushing gold over the empty area. The air buzzed (喧闹)—not with insects, but with voices, cameras, and the weight of something about to begin.

Roy's heart beat like a drum. He looked out at the people gathering for the pancake house ground-breaking ceremony (仪式). Behind him stood the company men and the reporters. And under his feet—hidden underground—were the tiny burrows (洞穴) of the owls.

No sign marked them. No fence protected them. They asked nothing, made no sound, yet now heavy machines waited, ready to destroy (破坏) their living area.

He thought of Mullet Fingers, the wild boy who cared about animals more than himself. He thought of brave Beatrice who helped even when it was hard. Roy had tried to stay out of trouble. He liked quiet. But now, staying quiet didn't feel right.

He stepped up to the microphone (话筒).

"Excuse me," he said, voice shaking. "Before you dig…you should know the truth."

The crowd (人群) grew quiet.

"There are owls living here," Roy said. "They're small. They're scared. And if you build here, you'll destroy their homes."

Someone in the crowd laughed. A reporter asked, "How do you know that?"

"Because I saw them. I stood right there and watched them. They live here. They belong here. And they matter."

The manager stepped forward, "This is not your business, kid."

Roy turned to face him. His fear turned into something else—strength.

"It's my business. It's everyone's business. We can't just destroy what we don't see. Progress should not come at the cost of wonder," he said.

His hands stopped shaking. People in the crowd began whispering. One mother held her child's hand. A teacher nodded. Even the manager looked uncertain.

Roy didn't know what would happen next. But he did what he could. He spoke the truth.

Roy used to be scared. But doing the right thing made him stronger.

Sometimes, doing what you can is enough to shift (改变) the wind.

Inside the hall, the door was shut, and the key lay on the glass stand. Poor Alice, who was about one foot high after taking some drink, found a cake on the floor. She went up and soon ate all the cake. 

"How strange, how tall I am", said Alice. She looked down at her feet— they seemed so far off. In fact, she was now over nine feet high, which meant she still couldn't get through the door. She sat down and had a good cry till there was a large pool all around her. 

Suddenly, she heard the sound of feet not far off. It was the Rabbit that had come back, with a fan in his hand. Alice felt so in need of help from someone that when he came near, she called out, "If you please, sir..." The Rabbit started as if shot, dropped the fan and ran off as fast as possible. 

Alice picked up the fan, and as the hall was hot, she fanned herself. "Dear, dear How strange all things are today I do wish to get out of the hall ____" she said. 

Then she noticed herself in the glass— she was now not more than two feet high, and still shrinking quite fast. That was the fan. She realised this and dropped it at once, or she would shrink to the size of an ant soon. 

Alice was in a sad fear at the quick change. "Things are worse," said the poor girl,"I was never so small as this. How can I get out?" As she said these words, she lost her footing and was up to her chin (下巴) in salt water— her own tears. 

Just then Alice noticed a mouse swimming towards her. 

"Will it be useful now to speak to this mouse? All things are so strange here. I should think maybe it can talk. At least there's no harm in trying." So she swam up. 

—Adapted from Alice in Wonderland

Hundreds of years ago, ideas like flying to another city through the air sounded like dreams. Yet now scientific study has made them real. Could other fairy tales come true someday?

Chinese soldiers are now welcoming some new "teammates": robot dogs. These China-made robots recently showed their amazing s at the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2024" joint exercise (联合演习) in May.

During the joint exercise, Chinese team members were able to control remotely (遥控) a robot dog called Go2. It quickly checked for obstacles (障碍物) like fences and old tires. With cameras on its head, Go2 can send l video back to headquarters.

Go2 is also very small. It weighs only 15 kilograms. It can do things like jumping, moving backward and even lying down-just like a real dog. It can work for two to four hours at a time before it needs a "rest".

A heavier robot dog, B1, can not only check areas but also a. It carries a gun on its back and can shoot when ordered to. It can carry things as heavy as 80 kilograms on its back.

The robot dogs can help soldiers with d tasks, such as going through rainforests or other unclear environment. Their help can stop more soldiers from getting hurt.

Apart from human's best "robot friend", the joint exercise also showed more types of smart equipment, such as drones (无人机). Instead of fighting in a war, these smart machines are used to solve common threat (威胁) like terrorism and natural disasters.

Robot dogs play an important role in many other areas. During the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, robot dogs helped find and return thrown discuses (铁饼). Without the robots, people would have needed to cover over 7,000 meters in a single competition. Robot dogs can also be "l". Some robot dogs can "see" clearly through smoke when there's a fire thanks to their special cameras.

新星学校（New Star School）的新媒体社正在运营一个超火的视频号/公众号，最新一期的主题是——My experience of being curious（我个人因好奇的一次经历）。

现向全校同学征集故事！你是否曾因为一个按捺不住的"为什么"，而开启了一段意想不到的旅程？结果或许是惊喜，是尴尬，还是惊吓，亦或是一个超酷的新发现？用你独特经历的故事，来震撼我们的评论区吧！

你的任务：请为我们投稿，用英语写一篇短文，讲述你的一次真实的"因好奇心"而产生的经历。

（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予给分。）

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Nearly everything is very very interesting if you go into it deeply enough.

I can feel the heat as the water and neck.

As a kid, I was crazy about cars. I learned to to the family car.

The Last Drop

Emma still remembered the river of her childhood — crystal clear, brimming with fish, and shaded by willow trees whose branches kissed the water. She and her friends swam in it during summers, their laughter echoing across the fields. But now, when Emma returned to the village, she was shocked. As she stood on the same riverbank, she saw a different scene: the water was dirty, littered with plastic bottles and floating rubbish, and the willows had dried. A sign read: No Swimming. Dangerous Water.

Her heart sank. She recalled her grandfather's stories about how this river had nurtured (养育) their village for generations. Today, it smelled of decay (腐烂). Later, in school, her teacher explained how industrial waste and plastic pollution had polluted the river. "Water is life," the teacher said, "but we've taken it for granted."

That afternoon, Emma decided to take action. She started a "Save Our River" campaign at school, organizing clean-up drives and writing to local officials. Slowly, others joined — students, teachers, even farmers. They removed trash, planted new trees, and monitored water quality. Months later, though the river wasn't fully healed, Emma saw hopeful signs: dragonflies returning, water clearing, and children watching from the bank with curiosity.

She knew it was just a start. One year later, Emma visited the river again. ____________________

Scientists in Australia studied two questions. First, how our genes affected our1? Second, why we like some tastes more than others? Following the study, scientists understood why some of us prefer coffee2 others like tea more. The reason is simple. People who enjoy bitter tastes are more3 to drink coffee. Scientists noticed that some people were sensitive (敏感的) to the bitter taste of caffeine (咖啡因), so they were more likely to prefer coffee to tea.

Scientists4 the data from many countries. They also found that genes aren't the only factors affecting people's tastes. Other things like our changing5, social factors or the effects of taking medicine can also turn us on or off coffee or tea. The researchers said we can learn to like coffee, because our favorite taste is6 not only by genes, but also by environmental reasons. Although humans naturally like bitterness, we can learn to enjoy bitter-tasting food because of the environment.

Each double-deck sightseeing bus has a glass roof to make sure you enjoy the colorful sights in the city. When you buy your tickets on the WeChat mini program, it will show you the nearest bus stop according to your location. You can also buy bus tickets at ticket offices across the city.

Bus operation hours: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. (Red, Blue), 7 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. (Yellow)

Tickets: 50 yuan (24-hour) or 80 yuan (48-hour) for all lines; 34.9 yuan (one-day) for the Yellow Line only; free for children shorter than 1.4 meters and the disabled.

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But don't read them all, or it will ruin your eyesight.

Adults learn by continuous reading and exploring, ?