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In a response to the threat posed by rising sea levels, South Korea showed the world's first model of sustainable floating city in Busan. 

"Sea level rise poses a threat for some small islands and some low-lying coasts, " says a recent report. The global sea level has risen by eight to nine inches since 1880. What's more frightening is that one-third of the rise in sea level happened in the last 25 years.

The floating city aims to provide technology for coastal cities facing severe land shortages that are combined by climatic threats. The city will serve as the "world's first model sustainable floating city" aiming to be "a structure that rises with the sea" supplying its own food, energy and water.

The floating city has six combined systems: zero waste and circular systems, closed-loop water systems, food, net-zero energy, innovative movement, and coastal habitat regeneration. These interconnected systems will generate 100 percent of the required energy through floating and rooftop photovoltaic panels(光伏板). 

Each neighborhood will treat and refill its own water, process and recycle resources, and provide innovative urban agriculture. The floating city is the world's first model of a sustainable floating community. The interconnected neighborhoods spread across 6.3 hectares that can hold a community of12, 000 people. Starting from a community of 3 platforms with 12, 000 residents and visitors, it has the potential to expand to more than 20 platforms. The floating platforms have dozens of productive stations with photovoltaic panels and greenhouses that can expand and contract(收缩) over time based on the city's needs. 

"I take seriously our commitment ‘ The First to the Future'. Our common future is at risk in the face of sea level rise and its impact on coastal cities, " said Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, who has set a schedule, including turning Busan into a green smart city and compete for World Expo 2030.

This is as frightening as it is exciting to reach such an achievement, but living in a city that is like the communities where people try to survive in the movie Water World is kind of unhappy. 

The University of Exeter is launching a new program in September 2024 called the Master of Arts(MA) in Magic and Occult Science. This program is all about exploring ideas in a different way, according to its leader, Professor Emily Selove. 

Selove explained on BBC Radio 4's Today program that this degree in magic takes a fresh approach to studying history, science, philosophy, religion, and literature. It looks at these subjects from a unique viewpoint that hasn't received much attention from scholars before.

The university mentioned that this course will give students a chance to dig into the history and effects of witchcraft (巫术) and magic worldwide, including their influence on society and science. Expert s in various fields will teach the course and help students understand how magic has played a role in both Western and Eastern cultures. 

The University of Exeter already received more than a hundred inquiries for MA degree. The "innovative" MA has been created following a "recent surge in interest in magic", the course leader said. The interest in studying magic is on the rise, both within and outside of academic circles. This is because people are searching for fresh viewpoints on how we connect with other human cultures and the natural world, Selove explained.

Selove said that our ancestors had some interesting ideas that we may have ignored. These ideas have the potential to be valuable philosophical thoughts and could provide us with a new way of understanding society. "The MA in Magic and Occult Science would challenge the belief that the Western world is only characterized by rationalism(理性主义) and science while the rest of the world is associated with magic and superstition(迷信), "she added.

Furthermore, the university mentioned that this course can prepare students for various career paths, including teaching, consulting and tourism as well as work in heritage settings and museums, art organizations, and the publishing industry among other options. 

It might have been a really bad stressful day, feeling trapped inside by the cold and snow which surrounded us. My husband was the first to shift his consciousness. He dressed accordingly and announced that he was going outside to build a giant snowman. 

At first he stood alone, piling massive amounts of snow. Soon after a neighbor joined in my husband's pursuit to embrace the opportunity the winter presented. Maintaining less than desirable attitude, we unwillingly put on our snow equipment and headed outside. It wasn't long before we were smiling and enjoying the snow that Mother Nature had provided. Others came to our yard one by one to give a hand in the making of our giant snowman. 

In the end we all stood back, amazed at what we had created. He was eleven feet high, twenty-five feet around at the base and decorated with many household items supplied by various families. There he stood, our glorious, enormous snowman. 

People drove by and smiled. Some even stopped to enjoy his existence. The spirit that went into creating him seemed to catch on and we all enjoyed it while the cold temperatures permitted. 

With the passing of time, the spring made its way back into our yard and the snowman changed form considerably. In a final effort to save what we created for just a little bit longer, somebody stopped by and changed the snowman's remains to look like a rabbit. 

As I prepared for the start of another week, I decided to check my email before going to bed. I found a curious message that contained the subject line: enjoy the snowman. I decided to read the message even though I did not recognize who sent it. The words it contained melted my heart. 

The email said: …your neighbor look son in disbelief! I am sure you people are enjoying the sounds and smells, along with sights of spring. The energy displayed in Mr. Snowman or Ms, is filled with joyous energy. You and your family keep it up, as this is what the world needs now. Love sweet love. More power to you and your loved ones, keep sharing with the world around. 

Perhaps it was more than snowman we built that day. I'd like to agree that it was. The message seems clear. Our circumstances will turn out to be what we make of them. The possibilities are endless and the choice is ours. 

Below, find four of the very best fall movies -- which are not necessarily movies set in the fall, but which represent fall in some way -- to get you through to December. 

When Harry Met Sally. . . (1989)

When I think of fall, I automatically picture Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal walking through a leaf-strewn Central Park and talk about Sally's ultimate sexual fantasy. The film cycles through various seasons, but it feels brightest and most alive in fall, making it the perfect thing to get you through a frustrating November afternoon. 

Autumn in New York (2000)

I mean. . . how could I not include this one? Title aside, this Winona Ryder features many of the things I most as sociate with fall, including Central Park, small museums, and a woman dressed up as Emily Dickinson. We love to see it and cry at it. 

The Royal Tenenhaums (2001)

There's simply no film character who represents the concept of autumn quite like Margot Tenenbaum. Her seasonally appropriate clipped hair, charming eyes, and wardrobe of primarily browns all but scream out the reason for the season; and while signature fur coat might seem more winter near, her fondness for pairing it with Lacoste polo dresses is fall all the way. In what other season can you wear a coat with a dress, logically speaking?

Mona Lisa Smile(2003)

I'm actually an enthusiastic advocate of watching this Julia Roberts/Julia Stiles/Kirsten Dunst trifecta(三强联袂) in any season, but watching it in fall will make you desire a well-knitted sweater and a thermos of tea to take along with you while you cheer for the boys at the Harvard-Yale game. 

Chloe Chang wasn't sure about giving up her blue, pink, and purple mermaid(美人鱼)palace. Her twin brother Clark had packed a paper bag full of T-shirts and shorts that no longer fit him. "It's time to go, " called their mother, Mrs. Chang.

The twins raced from their bedroom to the living room. On the floor, they saw a basket full of books and some toys. Clark emptied his bag down while Chloe held on to her mermaid palace. Their dad, Mr. Chang, packed everything into the family's big-wheeled cart. When he reached for the palace, Chloe put out her hand and insisted on carrying it herself. 

As they left their home, Mr. Chang and Mrs. Chang took turns pulling the cart to the park, with Chloe and Clark walking behind. The palace felt heavy in Chloe's arms, but she refused to put it in the cart. A while later, Clark pointed at a banner(横幅) hanging between two trees that read in big letters: NEIGHBORHOOD GIVEAWAY. "Look! It's right there!" Clark shouted.

Their neighborhood park was full of bags and boxes. Each family brought gently used items that they no longer needed, and everyone was invited to take what they would like at the monthly gathering. Clark's eyes grew wide as he watched all the toys resting on picnic blankets(毯子), including baby toys, plastics and buckets, stuffed animals, and 300-piece puzzles. One puzzle showing puppy dogs playing in grass caught Clark's attention. The dog on the box reminded him of his pet Chewie. However, he put the puzzle down, thinking of the huge number of puzzles he already had. Afterwards Clark happily jumped behind his mom. 

Mr. Chang unpacked the items they had brought, placing them on a red blanket. "Why do we have to give away our things?" asked Chloe unhappily. "Honey, I know it's hard to say goodbye to things you used to play with. But your mom and I want to give away things we don't need anymore. Our neighbors can use them, " Mr. Chang explained.

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Suddenly their neighbor Ms. Ruby and her daughter Penelope approached their blanket. 

Chloe handed her beloved palace to Penelope. 

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An Unforgettable Visit

Beijing Olympic Forest Park,  lies on the northern end of Beijing's north south central meridian(子午线), is the largest public green space ever built in Beijing. (establish) as part of the Olympic Green for the 2008 Summer Games, the park is surrounded by an ultra-urban environment of high-density development and high-volume traffic. 

The design mixes traditional Chinese landscape arts and principles that emphasize the harmony between humans and nature. At  same time, modern ecological concepts and techniques were widely employed in the park. This is a focused effort (help) achieve goals of zero waste and zero stormwater discharge. Since completion, the park (become) an important public green space that provides recreation, educational opportunities, and environmental benefits to Beijing  (resident) and visitors. 

More than 2 million plants were installed in the park,  (include) more than 100tree species and 80 shrub species, along with grassland and wetland species. They are considered as  (incredible) important. The park animals are mainly birds, with over 176species of birds in total. What makes people (please) is that the population is growing.  this sense, for the landscape architects, designers and engineers who worked on the project, it provides an opportunity to renew the endangered habitats and protect local wildlife and its long-term target is to form a sustainable environment and a multi-functional public park. 

Several years ago, Katie Doble was diagnosed with a cancer called ocular melanoma. Doc-tors gave her 16 months to 1 . But her father。who was a physician himself, felt 2 when he found a clinical trial that could save her life. 

So after Christrias, Katie flew to New York to see if she would 3 the trial. As she went through a series of tests, she found herself 4 her mom. 5 , she passed away when Katie was a teenager. "On tough days, my mom offered what she called an ‘energy hug'. Those were hugs that she'd 6 extra tight and extra long, "Katie remembered.

As she sat in waiting room, Katie had a 7 for one special hug. "I see a girl who looked to be about my age and she has her head 8 in her mother's lap. And her mom was moving her 9 gently and pushing it behind her ears. And I was very envious(羡慕的)and missing my mom and her energy hugs, " she said.

Soon, a 10 came out and called the daughter in. The girl 11 and I watched her get her echocardiogram(超声心动图). And when I turned my head back around, the mom was 12 right in front of me and said to me, "You seem to need a mom's hug. "

With tears in her eyes, Katie 13 and said yes. "It was just one of those moments in life when somebody 14 and gave you something that you needed. " she recalled.

In this summer, Katie and her family 15  her anniversary(周年纪念日) of being cancer free. 

You might think that college is just a continuation of high school, but it's not. . And college can change you and shape you in ways that you might not imagine. 

Become more independent

. But you're not entirely on your own. College offers students many kinds of help to make this transition, such as giving guidance and academic advice as well as counseling(咨询) and other support. 

Explore your options

One of the great things about being able to choose your own courses is that you get the opportunity to explore. You can try classes in a lot of different subjects. . You may choose to begin training for a career right away. Or you may pick a major after taking some time to check out your options. College offers classes and majors in subjects you've studied in high school—plus many more that you haven't. 

Explore outside the classroom

 . A campus is its own world, and students have the chance to experience a wide range of activities. They can publish newspapers, play sports or volunteer to improve their communities. 

Thanks to all the knowledge。skills and experience you'll gain in college, you'll be able to adapt to a greater variety of jobs and careers. Statistics show that a college diploma(毕业文凭) can help you get a job more easily, keep a job and achieve your dream. 

A. Connect with new friends

B. Unlock more job opportunities

C. You'll encounter new ideas and challenges

D. Or you can get right into a favorite subject

E. College is about much more than just course work

F. College opens doors for you that high school doesn't

G. College helps students develop into responsible and independent adults

Language function and the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based rehabilitation(康复). Group intervention provides opportunities for peer support while being simultaneously cost-effective. 

Approximately 40% of stroke(中风) survivors experience aphasia(失语症). a difficulty to understand or produce spoken or written language caused by a cerebrovascular(脑血管的)accident. In half of these cases, the language damage still continues one year post-stroke. Aphasia has wide-ranging effects on the ability to function and quality of life of stroke survivors and easily leads to social loneliness. 

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki, singing-based group rehabilitation can support communication and speech production of patients and increase social activity even at the long-lasting stage of stroke. The hard work experienced among the family caregivers participating in the study also decreased remarkably. "Our study is the first where caregivers participated in rehabilitation and their psychological well-being was evaluated. "says Postdoctoral Researcher Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski.

Previous research has established that the ability to sing can be left even in severe aphasia. "Our study used a wide variety of singing elements, such as singing by a group of singers, melodic intonation treatment and tablet-assisted singing training. " clarifies Doctoral Researcher Anni Pitkǎniemi.

In melodic intonation therapy, speech production is practised gradually by using melody and rhythm to progress from singing towards speech production. In addition to speech treatment, melodic intonation treatment has been used to some extent in aphasia rehabilitation. 

According to the researchers, singing-based group rehabilitation should be used in health-care as part of aphasia rehabilitation. "In addition to training in speech production。 group based rehabilitation provides an excellent opportunity for peer support both for the patients and their families, " says Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski.