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My parents are not the type to say I love you. Their love language is action-based. My dad has only said it a handful of times, but my mother? In my four 1  of living? No.

The 2  words are suspended（悬） in the air as she 3  the box lunch for me. She states, in an unmannerly tone, that I need to keep a balanced 4 .

I 5 it bothered me, but like some things in life, you don't 6 what you never had. I have 7 their unspoken contract of communicating affection. I now just pay 8 attention to what my parents do for me 9 what they say.

Once in a TV show, the actor on-screen told another she loved him. It came out mechanically（机械地）, which indicates it's 10 to say, even for actors.

I often heard people saying "I love you." My 6-year-old niece said it in a 11 way. Yet, her understanding of love was as deep as her age 12 : simple and pure. I made it a point to say it back because, at that age, our caregivers 13 how we handle our relationships as adults. My nephew, two years old, would look at me and struggled to get the words out, but I waited in 14 .

My favourite way to say those three words was from my husband, who would say it with a shy and understanding smile that slowly opened my heart. My heart had been in hibernation（冬眠） for a long time; it's been a big 15 in my recovery.

If you already got the dog only to find out that your husband is not a pet lover, it's either you keep your puppy and risk having problems in your marriage or let it go. I honestly do not think anybody should be asked to choose between a pet and a husband.

Talk things through with your husband. It could be that your partner is not naturally fond of dogs. Where you see a sweet puppy, he sees something else. Talking solves many problems in more ways than one.  Engage him in a heartfelt conversation that will give him some perspective（看法） into how you feel.

Find out his reservations. Not everybody is fond of having domestic animals around. Chances are, your husband falls in that category（类别）. For instance, your partner may be allergic （过敏的） to dogs. You wouldn't know why your husband hates pets until you find out.

 Encourage your partner to spend more time playing with the dog. You can go on walks together, allow him hand treats, or give commands to your dog. These canine creatures tend to pay more attention to the things we do, so teach your husband to communicate clearly with your dog.

Learn to accept your differences.  While you may enjoy getting dog hair in your mouth, your partner may not. Since you are the one that brought the dog into the marriage, you have to find ways of dealing with it.

A. Your partner doesn't have to love pets because you do.

B. We've come up with some possible solutions to your problem.

C. There's an underlying reason behind the hate and anger towards the dog.

D. Before you consider any other course of action, try talking to your partner.

E. Then should you keep the dog or not?

F. Help your husband form a connection with your dog.

G. You can get him to change his mind.

American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even "thundering". But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric?

Car fans who loved the classic, powerful cars that used a lot of fuel are called "gearheads". While the new battery-powered cars go fast and are easier to control than cars with big engines, they do not make much noise. Will "gearheads" someday become "battery-heads"? Stellantis, a carmaker, hopes so.

The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars.

Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. "It's tough," he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years.

Dodge is working to improve its cars' use of fuel but also keep the gearheads interested. A recent demonstration by Dodge showed off such a car that made a noise just like a muscle car even if they are using batteries.

Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company's new electric Charger. "It doesn't have the emotion," he said, speaking of the electric cars. "It doesn't have the drama. It doesn't have the dangerous feeling of an engine." But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the "classic" cars. As he put it, "this isn't about my generation, and the future is not the end of the muscle car."

When you travel to the Arctic, the Arctic is in charge. Weather and conditions can be unpredictable, so give yourself extra days either side of your booked tour and pack your spirit of luck. On the Arctic ice floe（浮冰） edge in Canada's furthest and iciest northern reaches, you'll find the most magical creatures on earth bathing in the 24-hour sun. But to get to Eclipse Sound you'll need some courage and a guided tour. With Arctic Kingdom, which flies you out from Ottawa, you'll stay in a tented safari（观兽旅行） camp and ride snowmobiles with Inuit guides to search for tusked narwhales feeding at the floe edge. There's also a chance you'll spot polar bears, beluga（白鲸） and bowhead whales while you watch for thousands of migratory（迁徙的） Arctic birds.

Ever seen polar bears playing in a field of wildflowers? In Canada, take the most surprising safaris on earth into landscapes that seem out of this world.

Churchill in Manitoba is a wildlife supercentre, with most of the activity increasing in the summer months. Pods of beluga whales, famous for their cute faces and friendly nature, swim through the Churchill River in July and August, and you can kayak（划皮船） or paddleboard（划冲浪板） out to them with Sea North Tours(you can go out by boat if it is more in your comfort zone or you've got young children with you). On a Churchill Wild summer safari, you'll stay in remote country houses where you can sometimes see buttery white bears ambling past the windows. But you'll also go out on walking and ATV adventures to spot them in the wild. If photography and eco logy is your thing, Frontiers North runs day trips aboard a Tundra Buggy to explore the diverse lands and plants and kids will love the ride.

It was a beautiful spring day. The Earth was finally awakening from her winter sleep. New life was everywhere. The sky was clear and blue. The air smelled sweet. The sun was kissing the world with its warmth.

I was driving to pick my so n up from the sheltered workshop. On my drive I saw the flowers opening in people's yards. The fields were full of yellow dandelions（蒲公英） with some already turning into little white balls of seeds. The trees were starting to awaken too. The flowers on them were white, purple, and pink. The songs of the birds were in the air as well. I was feeling the love from the creation all around me. I longed to be a part of it and share my love as well.

I pulled into the driveway of the sheltered workshop and parked my car. As I got out, I saw a lost little caterpillar（毛虫） crawling the wrong way towards the sidewalk. He was just about to go under my tire（轮胎） when I reached down and picked him up. I held him gently in my hand and walked over to the grassy hillside on the other side of the parking lot. I sat him down and said, "You will never become a butterfly if you get run over, my friend. Please stay in the grass." Then I walked off with a smile on my face and a happiness filling my heart.

A friend once wrote me and asked what he could do to make a difference in this world. I wrote him back and said, "Everything!" Everything we do makes a difference in this world. Everything we do can help all the creation in the world. Every act of kindness, every shared smile, every moment of love makes a difference. Even saving a single butterfly is priceless.

Whether you plan to head out to the theatre, or sit on the couch, our critics have gathered together their favourite films of this year. You can search by genre（体裁） and where you can see it. Have at it!

Three Minutes: A Lengthening

Bianca Stigter's documentary turns three minutes of pre-World War Ⅱ vacation video into a 69-minute detective story. It's fascinating and complete—but never tiring. The film becomes a story of discovery, an exploration of memory and a reflection on loss and cinema.

Genre: History, Documentary

Moonage Daydream

As a committed music documentary watcher, I was completely unprepared for the confusing IMAX world building that director Brett Morgen brought to his authorized biography（传记） of David Bowie. Morgen made a film that both celebrates Bowie's music and conveys the intellectual, philosophical and spiritual currents of a splendid life.

Genre: Music and Musicals, Documentary, Biography

Retrograde

Filmmaker Matthew Heinemen stayed in Afghanistan as American forces left and the result isa fascinating portrait of a tragedy in real time—the abandoned bases and villages, the fall of Kabul back into Taliban hands as refugees（难民） hurried to an airport in chaos（混乱）. Retrograde is war cinema coming from reality, powered by the responsibility to bear witness.

Genre: History, Documentary

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

Laura Poitras' documentary interweaves（交织） the origin story of photographer Nan Goldin with her mission to hold the Sackler family accountable for the drug addiction crisis caused by its company, Pu rdue Pharma. Goldin attacks major museums, forces the Sacklers to listen to the stories of their victims and removes the Sackler name from museum walls.

Genre: Biography, History, Documentary

When I was in Grade10, my family had a tough time. My parents lost their jobs during the Depression. Dad was too ill to work outside, while Mum had a hard time raising us kids on her own in our small community.We relied on our community assistance to keep us clothed, and although our clothes were second-hand, we thought they were beautiful.

Looking back, I realize what Mum went through for sending us kids to school. Every morning she would put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our shoes were worn out. Constant moving was typical for my family in these times. Rent was twenty-five dollars a month, but Mum couldn't pay it. These were hard and sad years, but we never complained.

New Year was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five dollar fund for social services. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for New Year.

Unknown to Mum, I had been shoveling snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of gloves. I knew exactly which gloves I wanted. They were made of genuine leather and they had a price of twenty-three dollars. Well, the big day came on the last day of that year. I was very excited, as I hurried to catch the bus. It was only a half-a-mile walk, but on the way I noticed a house with lights and decorations. It was then that I realized at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for goodies. I knew then that we would have no delicious food for New Year, and I felt sad.

As I continued walking, I began to feel bewildered（困惑的）. I was sixteen years old, and I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of gloves while Mum was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents.

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The bus drove off without me.

When Mum opened the door, she surprisingly found that some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor.

假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，你邀请到了英国环保专家 Smith 教授作主题为"Living in Harmony with Nature"的讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言，内容包括：1. 相关介绍；2. 注意事项。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

Dear fellow students,

That's all. Thank you!

German-born pandas arrive in Chengdu

Four-year-old panda twins Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first giant pandas born in Germany,   arrived in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on December 17, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding said.

After a farewell ceremony at Zoo Berlin earlier this month (attend) by visitors, the pandas were put on a flight to China on Saturday afternoon. Staff members from the German zoo accompanied the twins on the flight. "The birth of the first giant pandas in Germany was not only a  (personal) moving experience, but also a highlight in my (profession) career a zoo veterinarian and zoo director  nothing will easily eclipse（使...黯然失色）," said Andreas Knieriem, the head of Zoo Berlin.

Born on Aug 31, 2019, the panda twins had their fourth birthday this summer. In 2017, the twins' parents Meng Meng and Jiao Qing (send) to Berlin from Chengdu, and were the only two giant pandas in Germany at time. "The twins (bring) Berliners and many tourists a lot of joy in recent years", said Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner at the farewell ceremony. "It's time to say goodbye."

The zoo also launched a campaign (collect) paintings and illustrations of the twin pandas. Fans in Germany sent their  (submit) this month, which were supplied to China along with the twins. This year, at least 17 pandas have been returned to China from overseas countries, including the United States, France and Japan.

I was sitting in the living room with my pet, Toby, when there was a loud knock on the door. "The whole area's flooding. You need to leave at once!" a rescuer 1 .

My mind went to my son, Sunil. Following my cancer diagnosis, he'd moved in with me as I couldn't walk without 2 . Tragically, in late 2021, Sunil himself was diagnosed with bone cancer. He was now in 3 in another town, with only weeks to live. I 4 I may never see him again.

After four days, the water had subsided (消退) enough for me to 5 my home. It was beyond 6 . Three days later, the 7 out had re-opened, and I could visit Sunil. I stayed by Sunil's side 8 he sadly breathed his last. I'd lost my home and only child within two weeks, leaving my world in darkness.

A month later, I was sitting alone as pets weren't allowed in the 9 accommodation. A young gentleman, Myles, approached me and explained, "I'm a tradesman and was about to return home. But when the floods 10 the area, I thought I'd stay and help someone." He promised to clean and decorate my house for free if I 11 the cost of materials. Meanwhile, I was moved to Rainforest Resort, where the owner kindly allowed me to have Toby. Slowly, 12 was coming back into my life.

Each week, Myles would send me photos of his 13 . In July this year, after sixteen months, I 14 came home. I see Myles regularly when he comes to do the finishing work, and we've developed a great friendship. He's shown me that 15 people can be found even in the darkest times.