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The wildfires advanced, heading straight for the town of Behchoko. Citizens were told to 1  their towns. At this time, Jason Card in the nearby town —Yellowknife, started a 2  mission to rescue the abandoned pets left in the 3  . 

Upon learning urgent situation from news, Jason determined to take 4  action. He tried all means to gather various dog crates（笼子）, with which they'd help 5  the animals he would rescue. 

With good 6  , Jason set out for the heart of the fire zone, with his teenage child and his father 7  him. After a journey of 63 miles, the team of three arrived at their destination, where they were met with a scene of 8 — people in the middle of evacuation（撤离）, 9  seeking shelter from the upcoming flames. 

Not discouraged by the surrounding chaos, they 10 no time. By 8: 00 pm, their truck was loaded with a diverse range of pets they had 11 to rescue. "Once people heard we were rescuing pets, they 12 us, asking us to get their pets. We filled every crate we had," Jason said when interviewed. On that night, the 13 unloaded crates filled with dogs in Yellowknife. Swiftly, they set off again, making a direct 14 to Behchoko. This time, they successfully saved over 30 pets. However, something 15 arose —how to settle a great number of pets? Michelle Tuma, a vet in Yellowknife, heard of Jason's rescue 16 . Without hesitation, she 17 and provided temporary shelter for the animals.

Jason said in an interview it was heartbreaking to see our 18  die in the fire. His act of 19  highlighted the significance of caring for the most 20  members of our communities, even in the face of disaster. 

Given the growing interest in innovation, it's no surprise that organizations are looking for clear guidelines on how to promote it.  Even so, certain strategies and skills are useful across a range of projects and at all levels of an organization. 

Spot opportunities for innovation. As innovation expert Greg Satell puts it, "No matter what form innovation takes, innovation is basically about solving problems." As you think about your organization, what problems need solving? Where do opportunities lie? Once you land on some promising ideas, continue to explore them from different angles.

Prioritize opportunities. You don't have limitless time and resources, so prioritize potential innovations depending on where you think you'll get the maximum benefits.  Then express them as assumptions you can test through targeted experiments. 

  Don't be shy. Make sure the time is right and tell your story to all the people involved, including those whose resource backing you need and those who'll directly benefit from your innovation. You'll want to tailor your approach based on what's important to each person and what you need from them. 

Learn from your innovation efforts.  After each innovation, list what you would do again and what you wouldn't. And don't overthink failure; the key is to learn from it and apply those lessons to your next innovation. 

A. Every innovation is unique. 

B. Test your potential innovations. 

C. Build support for your innovations. 

D. Just as the saying goes, "One is never too old to learn."

E. You have probably heard the idiom "Fail fast, learn fast."

F. By doing so, you may discover even more exciting possibilities. 

G. Narrow in on the two or three ideas you think are worth improving. 

When the discovery of fossilized（化石的）footprints made in what's now New Mexico was made public in 2021, it was an astonishing moment for archaeology （考古学）, seemingly rewriting a chapter of the human story. Now new research is offering further evidence of their significance. 

While they look like they could have been made yesterday, the footprints were pressed into mud 21, 000 to 23, 000 years ago, according to radiocarbon dating of the seeds of a water plant that were preserved above and below the fossils. This date dramatically pushed back the timeline of humans' history in the Americas, the last land to be settled by prehistoric people. The 61 dated prints, which were discovered in the Tularosa Basin, near the edge of an ancient lake in White Sands National Park, were made at a time when many scientists think that massive ice sheets had stopped human passage into North America, indicating that humans arrived in the region even earlier. 

However, some archaeologists questioned the age of the footprints established by those initial findings. They noted that water plants such as Ruppia cirrhosa —the one used in the 2021 study -can acquire carbon atoms from the water rather than the air, which can result in a misleadingly early date. 

In a follow-up study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers said they have produced two new lines of evidence to support their initial dates. "Even as the original work was being published, we were speeding up to test our results with multiple lines of evidence," said Kathleen Springer, co-lead author on the new Science paper, in a news release. "We were confident in our original ages, as well as the strong evidence."

When and how early humans first moved to the Americas has long been debated and remains poorly understood. Current estimates range from 13, 000 years ago to more than 20, 000 years ago. However, the earliest archaeological evidence for the region's settlement is insufficient and often controversial, making the footprints especially important.

One of the world's oldest preserved human settlements has been significantly damaged by pouring rain in Pakistan as the country battles the worst floods in its history. 

Moenjodaro, a World Heritage site in the Indus River Valley 508 kilometers（316 miles） from Karachi, was built in the Bronze Age, some 5, 000 years ago. "Unfortunately we witnessed the mass destruction at the site," reads a letter from the Cultural, Tourism & Antiquities Department of Singh state sent to UNESCO and signed by director Thsan Ali Abbasi and architect Naveed Ahmed Sangah. The letter adds the site was being used as temporary accommodation for surrounding residents whose own homes had flooded.

Moenjodaro's significance can't be undercstimated. When it was added to UNESCO's register in 1980, the organization wrote that Moenjodaro "bears exceptional proof to the Indus civilization," comprising"the most ancient planned city on the Indian subcontinent".

The letter explains some of the immediate actions the site team has taken to mitigate the flood damage, like bringing in water pumps and repairing brickwork. But it's clear that these measures will not be enough. 

Abbasi and Sangah ended their letter by asking for 100 million Pakistani rupees（$45 million）to cover the costs of full repairs. UNESCO has responded to the request for help, allocating $350, 000 from its emergency fund for damaged historic sites in Pakistan during UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's visit to the flood-stricken country this week. 

The funds will go to Moenjodaro and other sites including the Amri Museum. While the sum is far less than needed to fully repair the sites, it will pay for urgent work while UNESCO and local organization consider the best way forward. Sadly, the conservators of Moenjodaro have known for some time that flooding could bring a serious risk to the site. 

In their letter, Abbasi and Sangah express concern that Moenjodaro could be added to the list of UNESCO sites in danger, which the preservation body updates periodically to highlight historic places that are at severe risk of ruin. 

"Mom, I got into the University of Delaware!" I still remember how thrilled I was to be the first one in my family to have the opportunity to study abroad. I was so excited that I did a countdown every single day leading up to move-in day at the university. However, just a few weeks after I got there, I found it very difficult to adapt to a different country, culture, and a strict curriculum.

I knew studying in a foreign university was going to be hard, but the first exam still shocked me —I got a 58%, the lowest in my life. Worse still, since my day-to-day experiences and interests were so different from the American students', I was struggling to make friends. I felt like a complete loser and kept thinking maybe I should just give up. But then it occurred to me that I was not studying just for myself, but to live up to my family's expectations.

Having made up my mind to push myself forward, I came up with a plan to make improvements. The plan was not only about study, but also about my eating and leisure time. I also planned weekly goals on how to make friends, such as "you will talk to someone at the dining hall, and you will not be scared!" Looking back, I find it was definitely embarrassing to plan my days like this, but I did it and made it. I was able to interact with others without looking like an outsider and even made some friends. I even began to teach others about my country, Panama. I told them about typical cultural differences between Panama and the US. It was really exciting to see them eager to learn more about my country.

Now I am a senior, confident, strong and smart. My freshman-year self is extremely proud of how. far I have come. The coming graduation surely makes me sad, but I'm sure it's not the ending, but the beginning of the many more goals I will accomplish. 

Greece is a lovely country filled with beautiful islands that many may visit. From the calming Rhodes to the adventurous Crete, there is no shortage of options. Here are four islands you can't miss. 

Tinos

Tinos is famous for its marble crafts, basket-weavers and delicious food. The waters here draw surfers from all over the world, with one of the coolest spots named Kolibithra Bay, where a Camper Van（露营车）has been transformed into an incredible bar sitting in the sand. 

Astypalea

To find yourself in Astypalea, following the crowds will not work. The path less traveled is the way here, with the tourism-trade significantly lower here than many other Greek islands. This simply means the visitors can enjoy the farm-to-table meals, wild hiking tracks and ancient fishing villages. 

Folegandros

Once ashore at Folegandros, follow a straight line to the village square and begin your visit in a comfortable chair outside a local cafe. The beaches here are made more of stones than sand, so it's not the ideal destination for sunbathers. But the bars here are authentic and lively, the food second-to-none and the sunrise is worth staying up all night to witness. 

Milos

Home to perhaps the most dramatic coastline of Greek Islands, Milos boasts over 70 unexplored beaches that flow into crystal clear water. Not yet a huge tourist attraction, the island allows travelers to escape the crowds while still bathing in the glow of the wonderful landscapes. Visitors can try the hot springs to get deep relaxation and enjoy themselves in the tiny boathouses that serve delicious coffee all day long. 

"Wanted: Violin. Can't pay much. Call ..."

I rarely read classified advertisements. So why did I notice that? I laid the paper on my lap and closed my eyes, remembering what had happened many years before, when my family struggled to make a living on our farm. I, too, 

had wanted a violin, but we didn't have the money. 

When my arms grew long enough, how I wanted one! But I knew it was out of the question. It was not a good year. At harvest the crops did not bring as much as we had hoped. Yet even though times were hard, I couldn't wait

any longer to ask, "Daddy, may I have a violin of my own?" Daddy looked sad. That night, and many following nights, I heard him pray in our family devotions, " ...Mary wants her own violin."

One evening we all sat around the table. Daddy wrote a letter to his friend, Mr Finkle, a fine violinist. When Daddy received a letter from Columbus a few weeks later, he announced, "We'll be driving to Columbus."

The day finally arrived. After we got there Mr Finkle, a tall man older than Daddy, opened the door. "Come in!" he and Daddy heartily shook hands, both talking at once. He picked up a case, opened it, lifted out a violin and started to play. The melody surge like waterfalls. Oh, to play like him, I thought. "Carl, I found it in a pawn shop for seven dollars. It's a good violin. Mary should be able to make a beautiful music with it." Then he handed the

violin to me. 

I noticed the tears in Daddy's eyes as I finally comprehended. It was mine! I stroked the violin gently. The wood was a golden brown that seemed to warm in the light. "It's beautiful." I said, barely breathing. I knew Daddy's prayer and mine had been answered. Back home I practised daily, feeling no tiredness.

When I was ready to join the school orchestra（管弦乐队） , I trembled with excitement. Daddy and Mother smiled proudly in the audience at their little girl who held her cherished violin for the world to admire. The years seemed to run more swiftly then. I packed my violin in its case and stepped into the grown-up world. Nurse's training, marriage, working, bringing up four daughters filled my years. Yet none of my children cared about the violin. 

注意：1. 续写字数应为 80 词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I put my thoughts to the present and read again the advertisement. 

假定你是红星中学高二年级学生李华。你获悉三星堆博物馆（Sanxingdui Museum）正在招募寒假英文讲解志 愿者，向外国游客介绍古蜀文化（ancient Shu culture）。请你用英文给相关负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：1、说明写信原因；2、介绍自身优势；3、希望能被录用。

注意：1、词数 100 左右；2、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。3、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir or Madam, 

Yours sincerely, 

Li Hua

In the 12th century, the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Lin an. Near Lin'an, on the banks of Lake Tai is the city of Suzhou. Given its location near the capital and its  （nature） beauty, Suzhou became a preferred place  （live） . Thus, there were over 300 gardens  （build） here, and more than 60 are still in  （exist）. 

Among these gardens, the Humble Administrator 's Garden （Zhuozheng Yuan） is the largest and the most famous, and water pools take up  third of its area.  （surround） the water pools is a luxuriant （繁茂的） group of flowers, plants, and trees, all  （careful） chosen according to the way their seasonal colors reflect off the sparkling water below. As is typical of Suzhou gardens, this garden  （separate） into different sections, offering various kinds of spaces  diverse shapes and sizes that represent different moods and feelings. 

Since it is such a large garden, with caves, forests, islands, bridges, paths, and all sorts of pavilions and halls, no simple description of the garden will do.  you have to do is walk among the water and plants, enjoy every moment, and find your own treasures depending on your mood that day.