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Anthony was a fifth-grade student in the Albany Elementary School. Speaking frankly, he was not the brightest student, nor the most athletic in the school, But he had a real enthusiasm (热情) for learning and always approached his studies with strong curiosity. Every morning, he would greet the school day with a wide and genuine (真诚的) smile that brightened the entire classroom. His classmates couldn't help but be influenced by his optimistic attitude towards life, which helped him become very popular and also form many friendships at school.

One unexpected day, the teacher announced a surprise test. It was a subject that Anthony had struggled with. Meanwhile, he was not fully prepared. As the papers were distributed, Anthony's heart sank. He looked around, hoping for some inspiration, but all he saw were the anxious expressions of his classmates. The silence in the room was deafening, broken only by the occasional sound of turning papers.

As he began to write, Anthony realized that he knew only a fraction (小部分) of the answers. His mind raced, trying to recall anything that might help him, but in vain. Just then, a piece of paper flew across the room and landed on Anthony's desk.

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Para. 1 It was a note from one of his friends, offering him the answers.

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Para. 2 With a deep breath, Anthony picked up the note and slowly tore it into pieces.

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Dear Editor,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Consciousness is a concept that is extremely difficult to define. There have been many attempts: is it awareness, or awareness of that awareness, or self-awareness instead? But a useful working definition might be that it is any kind of subjective experience, ranging from how we perceive the external world to our inner thoughts and emotions. Because you can never be inside another living being's head, questions of consciousness are both hard to answer and open to bias (偏见).

Findings of experiments inspired a group of scientists in April to write The New York Declaration Animal Consciousness, which now has over 300 supporters. It states that there is "strong scientific support for conscious experience" in mammals and birds and "at least a realistic possibility of conscious experience" in fish and other species.

That animals have some form of inner life must surely be self-evident to many people who live or work with them, just as I would guess that most carers of newborn babies don't see these infant as senseless automatic machines. The experiences of people with thorough knowledge of either have historically, been viewed as subjective and biased, as emotional connection tends to influence logical reasoning. Our consciousness leads us to over-empathize with others we cannot truly know, the argument goes.

But, as the biologist Marc Bekoff wrote, if we humans have something, then other animals are likely to have it too. I personally feel that attempts to divorce emotion, feeling and experience from how we see animals can be as unscientific. For too long, we assumed that humans are unique and animals don't feel pain or emotions the way that we do, a convenient but cruel null hypothesis (无效假设), when we could have started from the position that perhaps they do instead.

While outdoor field studies can happen throughout the year we hope this month's "Growing Healthy Schools" theme inspires you to plan something special that will connect your students to the world around them.

Below are some recommendations on activities and projects:

Explore Your neighborhood

See the environmental features of the District's neighborhoods through the eyes of a landscape architect by going on a self-guided walking tour developed by the American Society of Landscape architects (ASLA).

Get Close to the Anacostia River

Take your students on the water by going on a field experience with Anacostia Watershed Society, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, or Living Classrooms. Want to stay on land? Try visiting Kingman Island or Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to see amazing wildlife habitat along the river that runs through the District.

Discover Environmental exhibits at Museums

Here are some ideas of museum exhibits and programs on the National Mall that can integrate environmental themes: history of food, plants, Native Americans, natural history investigations, and satellite observations.

Gone Fishing

Want to see the fish, frogs, and turtles that call the District home? Take a tour of the Aquatic Resources Education Center, where you can also schedule a fishing activity for your students. For more information, contact Teresa Rodriguez by emailing Teresa.Rodriguez@ dc.gov.

If you would like assistance planning or carrying out any of these projects, please contact Grace Manubay, environmental officer at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education by emailing Grace.Manubay@dc.gov or visiting OSSE's website.

One windy Saturday, our blue-and-white cat, Bubble, who was not just a pet, but the best company, slipped through a carelessly opened window and disappeared. My husband, usually calm, now paced the living room like a trapped animal, his steps heavy with worry. My own heart beat painfully fast. But it was our ten-year-old daughter, May, whose pain was most visible. She sat at the dining table, tears streaming down her cheeks and dropping onto the polished wood with soft, steady taps.

While we adults rushed around, checking under beds, calling out with voices growing increasingly desperate — May did not move. Instead, she pulled a piece of paper close. Her left hand pressed down firmly, while her right hand guided the pen in quick, steady lines, as though writing could somehow bring Bubble back. Watching her, I felt a wave of guilt. My earlier thought — to simply buy another cat — now felt shallow.

After hours of searching, my husband dropped into a chair, defeated. He decided to ask for help in the neighborhood WeChat group. But as his fingers paused over the screen, they froze. "What exactly does he look like?" he murmured helplessly. He closed his eyes, trying hard to remember, but only managed to whisper, "Blue… and white. Mostly blue." Finally, he just sent a few old videos. From across the room, May watched him. Her cheeks turned red with a mix of affection and frustration. Silently, she folded her paper — once, twice, then twice more — until it became a small, thick square, which she placed deeply into her pocket like a secret promise.

Just as hope was fading, the doorbell rang. It was Mr. Chen from next door, a retired teacher with kind eyes, holding a dusty but unharmed Bubble gently in his arms.

May rushed forward, her tears now of pure joy, as she gathered Bubble close. The small cat rubbed its head against her cheek, making a soft, happy sound. Relief washed over us, warm and sweet. In that moment, the folded paper in her coat was forgotten.

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Watching closely, I noticed Mr. Chen's trousers were marked with dirt.

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Later that evening, May finally took out the folded paper from her pocket.

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(2)介绍活动安排。

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Li Yongge is the third-generation inheritor of the 100-year-old Palace Museum's official ancient building(technique). In 1975, he entered the Palace Museum and became an apprentice (学徒)to second-generation master carpenter Zhao Chongmao.

Like many, Li initially saw it merely a job to support his family. Years flowed into decades, marked by countless repairs. When(ask) how many structures he'd restored, Li simply replied, "Uncountable".

In 2006, Taihe Dian, the Palace Museum's(grand) and highest-ranking structure, standing for over 300 years since the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, underwent its first major(restore). Li's team reproduced the authentic Kangxi-era "shanbei", experimenting tirelessly to copy the precise ratio of tung oil in the lime (石灰) mixture. Another critical task(be) restoring the exterior painted decoration. What defines "restoring the old as old"? Li noted, "Restore it(look) aged, or restore its original brilliance? Our principle remains unchanged: Protect original condition of the relic."

Before his master Zhao retired, he pressed a note into Li's hand, can be translated as "guard against pride with a single skill; resist the urge to skim the surface." Li(carry) these words in the past decades. Hopefully, these ancient treasures can be guarded with equal respect, their core faithfully passed on.

In the spring of 2017, the local mangroves were in a(n)2 state. They were choked with garbage, shellfish populations were declining due to illegal fishing, and the region faced3 from crimes and unregulated tourism. Four women4 around a shaky picnic table and decided to take action. They5 the decision-makers in the community, offering to clean up the mangroves in exchange for pay. Despite initial distrust, they were eventually given a6.

As more women joined, their efforts snowballed. They7 stones around the mangrove plantation to keep out dumping trucks, dug channels to restore water flow, and watchfully8 the shore against illegal fishing boats. Their hard work9: the mangroves gradually regained their vitality, the criminals left, and the area became litter-free.

With support from environmental organizations, they10 a cooperative and invested oyster (牡蛎) farming. Today, the cooperative is legally recognized, and its members earn a living wage,11 economic independence.

This12 journey has not only transformed the mangroves but also the women's lives. They've become more13, and their relationships with family members have improved. Once, some women needed their husbands'14 to leave home; now, they have a new-found sense of autonomy (自主权). Through their efforts, they've proven their guts and made significant15 to the community and the environment.

After a test, someone says: "That was terrible, I'm doomed." Sounds heavy, right? But if they say: "I didn't do well this time, but I can do better next time!"

After losing a basketball game, someone says: "We're useless." That drags everyone down. But if they say: "We lost this round, but we learned a new trick — next time we'll be stronger!"

Sometimes kids say: "I'm so dumb! I cannot make it! It's impossible!" If you say: "This is a new challenge for me," it becomes an opportunity to grow instead of an insult to yourself.

Little phrases like "I'm bored to death" or "This is a bummer" pack a punch. If you switch it to: "I'm kind of bored, maybe I should find something fun to do," doesn't that feel a lot lighter?

When others call your name, you hear it too. If it's super hard to read and people always feel nervous saying it, that feeling can affect you as well.

You don't need to be afraid of saying the wrong thing, and you don't need every word to be perfect. When you speak words of hope and encouragement, you attract more light. When you speak words of complaint or negativity, you might trap yourself in the shadows.

From now on, try using words that give you and others strength—like casting good spells with your voice.

A. Even your name has energy.

B. That turns the energy into motivation.

C. Suddenly, the team feels fired up again.

D. What matters is that words are like magic.

E. Your name can determine how others treat you.

F. But really, you just got stuck on a tough question.

G. Words can guide your actions more than you realize.

A striking report from Apple questions AI's reliability and potential. Researchers tested large reasoning models used in platforms like DeepSeek and Claude and large language models (the basis of ChatGPT). Both performed poorly in complex tasks, though language models did better in simple ones. Notably, reasoning models "reduced their effort" when tasks got too challenging, which the report called "particularly concerning".

Problems with these models aren't new. OpenAI claimed its o3 and o4-mini models were its "smartest," but researchers found o3 was wrong 51% of the time, and o4-mini 79%. Apple stopped its AI-powered news alerts after major mistakes, such as a false claim about tennis star Rafael Nadal and an early announcement of a darts championship winner. The BBC found 51% of AI answers on news had "significant issues", with 19% of those involving its content being factually wrong, and 13% of quotes from its stories altered or made up. A Chicago newspaper once published an AI-generated summer reading guide with non-existent books, and a Dublin Halloween parade advertised online was fake. Google's AI also gave odd suggestions like adding glue to pizza.

Experts like Dr. Niousha Shafibady note expecting AI to be a "magic wand" is wrong. AI fails in complex tasks due to algorithms' (算法的) essential characteristics — they may lose logical reasoning, miss data patterns, or waste resources on wrong solutions.

While companies say AI is improving, experts disagree. A survey by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence found 60% of respondents don't think AI's accuracy and trustworthiness issues will be solved soon. Its president, Francesca Rossi, stressed the need to develop AI responsibly, ensuring it supports humanity and matches human values.

Initially, the theory, which first came out in 2005, was created to understand how kids grow up. But in 2022, Canadian scholars discovered it might also apply to older people. They investigated the lifestyle activities of more than 3,530 older adults, such as doing activities with grandchildren and playing card games, and then analyzed the influence of these activities on their cognitive (认知的) health, including whether their cognitive patterns changed.

The cognitive patterns of "dandelion" elders appear stable, which means that they tend to have better cognitive health, showing great adaptation and an ability to handle difficulties. Dandelion-type seniors usually possess strong social networks, engage positively with family members and the community, and always seek out the silver linings in life experiences. Embracing diverse hobbies or careers, they actively communicate with the world and realize their values. Their optimistic outlook allows them to find satisfaction and joy in life.

To the contrary, orchid-type seniors, who tend to have more dramatic changes in cognitive patterns, maintain minimal communication with the outside world and have limited social connections. While deeply passionate about one or two hobbies or careers, they tend to focus solely on these interests. Although they may do well in familiar environments, disadvantageous conditions lead them to overreact and struggle, as explained by the website China Science Communication.

Cheek uses his experience in launching Oceanworks and other businesses to design some of his courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — where he teaches entrepreneurship and leads the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. He sees more and more students hoping to start mission-driven companies. "They want to create something that is in line with their beliefs — something that will have a societal impact," says Cheek. "Having something they care about a lot is so important, because the work is really, really hard."

One of the hard-won lessons Cheek passes on to students: The popular business saying "If you build it, they will come" is simply not true. "You have to go out and test the market," says Cheek, who recalls, in the early days of Oceanworks, going all-in on research and marketing. The work proved to investors that companies would purchase plastic from the marketplace that he and Ianelli had developed.

The sophomore, who has changed his focus from day-to-day operations at Oceanworks to full-time teaching, sees more students accepting entrepreneurship. One of his own programs, MIT Fuse, recently hosted its largest group of students, with 106 students working in 44 teams. "They want to, on day one, get into the details and start building the business," he says, applauding their initiative but noting a possibility to"jump over some of the fundamentals."

For road safety and to address worsening cracks, holes, and damaged facilities, the City Traffic Authority will conduct urgent road repairs on Section 4 of Oakwood Avenue (between Maple Street and Cedar Street). These issues have caused recent minor accidents, so quick fixes are necessary. Temporarily traffic control will be carried out during the construction to ensure safety at the work site and for the public. Details are as follows:

●Control Period:

9:00 to 17:00, Jan. 20 to Feb. 10. No control will be in place outside these hours to ease evening and early-morning traffic.

●Control Measures:

The westbound lane of Oakwood Avenue (Section 4) will be fully shut for equipment and materials. Eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane only; drivers must maintain a safe distance from oncoming vehicles.

Heavy-duty vehicles (over 8 tons) are forbidden from entering the controlled section to avoid further road damage.

●Detour Routes:

Westbound vehicles: Turn left onto Maple Street — go north to Pine Road — turn right onto Cedar Street — rejoin Oakwood Avenue.

Heavy-duty vehicles: Take the City Ring Motorway as an alternative route, with clear signs guiding the way.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may bring about. All road users are required to follow on-site traffic signs and guidance. For updates, please visit the City Traffic Authority's official website.

It was her dream, a chance Emily knew would not knock at her door again. All year long, she had imagined herself on the school dance team, performing under the bright lights. She had to catch the opportunity, but her confidence was shaky. Her best friend Lisa's words didn't help. either. "Don't worry if you can't make it." Lisa had said. "Almost everyone gets cut in the first round." It hurt her deeply, but Emily stayed quiet.

With only two days left. Emily practiced in her bedroom, replaying the routine again and again. But her turns were shaky, her landings awkward. She missed a step, hit the desk, and knocked over some papers. I'm so bad at this. I can't even dance right. These thoughts filled her mind as she kept practicing. Feeling upset, she wiped her wet hands on her pants and put on her jacket. She decided to go for a walk, hoping the fresh air would clear her mind

Outside, the wind felt cool on her sweaty face. Not far away, two kids were kicking a soccer ball, their laughter carrying across the field. One missed the ball completely and tumbled (翻滚) onto the grass, only to pop up instantly. "My turn again!" he shouted, as if failure meant nothing Emily slowed to watch. They weren't worried about perfect kicks - just playing, falling, trying again

A realization came to her: What if I stopped worrying about being perfect and just. danced? She hurried home, feeling excited. This time when she practiced, she didn't count each mistake She moved to the rhythm, feeling it rather than fighting it. Later, she texted Lisa: Just wait and see. I'll make it.

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On the very day, when Emily's name was called, she walked onstage, calm and ready.

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