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Dear Kim, 

……

Yours, 

Li Hua

When two cultures come together, the words of  (they) languages compete for survival (存在). We can see this taking place early on in the history of English, following the Danish invasions (入侵) of Britain. The Danes spoke a language known  Old Norse, and this had many words  had a related (相关的) form in Old English. What would people end up  (say)? Would the Danish settlers use the Old English words? Or would the Anglo-Saxons use the Old Norse ones?

 (actual), the Old English and Old Norse words both survived, because people gave them  (difference) meanings. This is what happened to skirt and shirt.

Shirt is found sometimes in late Old English (spelled scyrte), with the meaning of a short garment (衣服) worn by both men women. Skirt, from Old Norse, is known from the 1300s, and seems to have been used mainly for a woman's garment — the lower part of a dress. But the word could also (use) for the lower part of a man's robe or coat too.

During the Middle English period, shirt (become) increasingly used only for a man's garment, and skirt for a woman's. Today, women's clothes include shirts, and skirts are normal wear for men in many (country). Clothing such as the T-shirt is gender-neutral (不分性别的).

That year I was eleven and in sixth grade. In Wethersfield, all sixth-graders are 1 to take part in the R.O.P.E. Program. Its main2 is to believe your peers (同龄人), work together, and3 new adventures. These programs including falling backward and4 peers to catch you, working together to fit into a small circle and something of that kind.

I was ready to participate in these5 . Falling backward and fitting into a small circle were nothing to me. Crossing over a stream with nothing holding me up but a rope was daring, but I could6 it. Finally the day came when my sixth grade class would travel to climb and rappel (绕绳下滑) a mountain in Southington. Those people who were too7 were allowed to practice climbing and rappelling a smaller area of rocks, but that wasn't for me. I could climb the big mountain.

Twenty minutes later, my8 arrived. As I was well9 , I set off at once. I got a quarter of the way up but couldn't seem to get any10 . I tried and tried. I began to put myself down and cry. There was nothing more11 than my classmates were looking at me. All I kept12 was "Lisa, you can do it. Try to fit your foot in there.13 , Lisa you're almost there."

It was then that I thought to myself, "Why am I crying? I can do this." Almost 14 I went on going up the mountain. Within five minutes I successfully 15 to the top.

How to Recognize a True Friend

Sometimes it can be hard to recognize a true friend. Hopefully this article will help you recognize which friends are the keepers.

Be able to trust your friends. You should be able to trust true friends and they should return this trust. Do your friends tell you secrets that no one else knows? Ask you for advice? However, if your friends hide things from you and act secretly, then this is a sign that they may not trust you.

Think about it. How comfortable are your friends when they are around you? Are they being themselves around you? Are they acting fake or perhaps hiding something? True friendships can take a while to develop, but if your friends are true they should feel comfortable around you, and vice versa ( You with them)

Think about loyalty(忠诚). If you are in need of a helping hand, your true friends should be there to offer it to you. True friends don't try to get one another into trouble. A true friend will always be loyal to you and will not reveal secrets.

Think about nicknames. A lot of true friends love to give each other nicknames！ If your friend is giving you nicknames, then this is a great sign. Think of the nickname your friend has given you, does it suit you well?

Look at how you fight. Nearly all best friends fight.True friends will find their way through a fight, no matter what the size is. True friends will remain "faithful" to each other even during a fight. They will not tell each others' secrets, and they still care about each other.

A. Consider comfort.

B. Choose your friends carefully.

C. True friends are always there for one another.

D. Both are sure signs that your friend trusts you.

E. If so, this shows your friend must know you quite well.

F. So if you and your friend have a little argument don't worry!

G. An inside joke shows that you share a special connection with your friend.

Companies which sell liquids like drinks or shampoo depend on bottles made of plastic or glass for their packaging. But as customers have become more worried about the environment, many companies have begun working to develop paper bottles.

Paper bottles have many advantages. They are easy to recycle and weigh less than glass or plastic bottles, meaning they'll require less energy to produce and to move around.

A company called Paboco has been working with many large companies to develop paper bottles. Clearly, one of the biggest challenges is keeping a paper bottle from leaking (渗漏). Therefore, many companies are lining their bottles with a thin sheet of plastic. Though this liner can be taken away and recycled, many recycling programs don't have the right machines to deal with these liners.

A Danish beer company called Carlsberg is working with Paboco on a paper bottle called the "Green Fiber Bottle". In the future the company hopes to use a "bio-plastic" that will break down naturally over time. A company named Diageo has just announced the first paper bottle that's completely plastic-free. Instead of a plastic liner, a non-plastic coating will be used on the inside of the bottles. This should make the bottle fully recyclable. Diageo says they'll use the bottle with their whiskey in 2023.

However, there's still lots of testing to be done before paper bottles can replace glass or plastic bottles. Companies will need to see how long liquids can be stored in the bottles, and make sure the bottles don't influence the taste. But with so many companies working toward the same goal, it's likely that we can expect to see paper bottles on store shelves in the near future.

Best Sleep Music Apps

If you want to sleep better at night, trying a sleep music app might be the answer. Here are some ideal sleep music apps to choose from. 

Calm

Calm is one of the most popular sleep music apps and its large library of relaxing and sleep-causing tracks is largely responsible for that. This app offers a free version, but to really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose the paid version, which costs $ 69.99 for one year. A lifetime membership is $ 399.99. 

Relax Melodies

Relax Melodies is intended to calm your mind with relaxing sound. The composer is visual and easy to use, and the Discover page gives you access to other app features, like bedtime stories and breathing exercises. Though its free version provides a great introduction to the idea of sleep music, the paid version unlocks a larger library of sounds. Consider paying for it if there're particular sounds or features that really attract you. 

Headspace

Headspace is a feature-rich app designed in a simple way that makes it quick and easy to use its library of sleep-specific music. The Sleep icon at the bottom of the app is easy to identify and leads to a library of options that include Sleep Music and Sleep Radio. It's worth noting that nearly everything in Headspace's Sleep Library requires an extra subscription. Headspace costs $ 69.99 annually, or you can pay $12.99 per month. 

Pzizz

Pzizz offers sleep music tracks you can use at naptime, bedtime, or to improve focus. One thing that makes Pzizz different is its voice narration（旁白）option. If you find the presence of a calming voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to relax your body and mind, then Pzizz is a good choice for you. Male and female voice options are available and the voice is low and calm. It has a free version but you should pay for extra subscriptions.

In the spring sun, my aunt and I headed for her flower shop. Normally I would be delighted to help in her shop, but not recently because of Rosa. Rosa was my sister, just one month old, who was settled in my old bedroom. For ten years, the small room was full of my toys and books. But now it was transformed into her baby room, decorated like a garden with pinks and yellows. My space, my old life, was gone.

"Here we are!" We arrived at the shop, a wave of colour and sweet smell washing over me. My aunt said I could pick some flowers for Mum and Dad. I used to love this, but today I was so overcome with tiredness and envy. Why bother to bring them flowers when they were enjoying Rosa at home without me?

Silently I helped my aunt arrange flowers. "Your mum told me there hasn't been much shut eye recently for any of you." "Not much, since Rosa the alarm clock was installed (安装)." I complained with a huge yawn (哈欠).

"I remember having to creep (蹑手蹑脚地走) around like a worn-out mouse when your mum was a baby. I spent the first months hating her so much." "But you and Mum seem so close," I said, guiltily hiding away my envy of Rosa.

"Now we are. But it took me years to grow into the role of big sister. Few flowers blossom (绽放) overnight, you know." She pulled me in for aside hug, glancing up at the clock, and suggested I take a walk outside.

Behind her shop was a field dotted with spring flowers. Stepping into the field, I began to pick little flowers. It was like gathering my childhood memories. I remembered how I'd sit with Dad, making flower chains, crowning (授予) each other with the silliest titles: Queen of Junk Food and King of Mess. My smile grew wider. The shining yellow flowers reminded me of the color in Rosa's baby room. Was she awake? I wondered.

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Suddenly I saw two familiar figures walking towards me.

……

Rosa was wide awake in her baby basket beside the picnic blanket.

As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. Laughing is like a super drug for your health that can lift your mood, lessen pain, and protect you from the  (harm) effects of stress.

Journalist, author and professor Norman Cousins was  well-known supporter of laughter as a form of medicine and an outstanding figure  the field of health and wellness. Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (强直性脊柱炎) in the late 1960s, Cousins  (age) about 50, had little hope of recovery; just one in 500 chances. However, Cousins  (notice) that his pain decreased when he involved in laughter, according to the Newport Academy. So, he began to schedule funny movies for  (he) on a regular basis.  (remarkable), he lived another 25 years post-diagnosis and conducted in-depth research on the medical benefits of laughter, with the support of California University Hospital.

Since then, research has continuously confirmed the effectiveness of laughter in relieving pain improving overall well-being. It's been found that a hearty laugh can lessen physical tension, (leave) muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes. Importantly, these physical improvements have a significant positive impact on mental health, as the mind and body (connect).

Three years ago, I spotted a video of someone making resin (树脂) art. He 1 poured and mixed colors together. I couldn't 2 thinking about its beauty for nights. Less than a month later, I ordered a beginner's resin kit to 3 .

When I was a kid, my artist grandmother taught me to 4 , and I've always enjoyed getting 5 and making things with my hands. The resin art videos 6 me to relight the childhood creativity that I had lost while working in London.

But it's more 7 than it looks. Resin s a heavy liquid that when applied can't be completely controlled. It was in those tougher moments that I 8 my artist grandmother, and our valuable moments spent painting together. Resin art was a 9 for me to honor her.

After I first 10  a picture of my work on my phone, my friends began 11  me for resin art. So I had an idea to make my artworks to be sold to the public and developed a resin art website. After 12  the first ones, I quickly sold out of them. Within a year, I had made over $2,600 13 , which I donated to charity. I even had my first display in Devon. I never thought it would turn into a life-changing 14 .

As long as there are people who'd like to buy my work, I'd like to make it. I pour colors from memories of beautiful places into my art, and I hope my grandmother would be 15 that I chose a life filled with more creativity.