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Emily Sanders, a 25-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, set out on December 23rd with high hopes of reaching Toronto to meet her boyfriend for Christmas. Although she had heard warnings about an approaching snowstorm, she didn't give it much thought. She assumed that much like in Michigan, police would simply detour(使绕道) traffic around any closed sections of the highway. But that didn't happen. As the snow came down more and more heavily, Emily was directed off the highway. She drove on for a while and found herself on an unfamiliar road toward a Canadian town.

The blinding whiteout made driving nearly impossible. At one point, Emily's car got stuck. After a struggle, she managed to free the vehicle and continued inching along the snow-covered road. As night fell, panic set in. While Emily was driving on a narrow stretch of road, her car slid into a ditch(沟). She tried to call for help but found no signal on her phone. Seeing no hope of immediate rescue, Emily decided to spend the night in her car. She wrapped herself in a blanket, waiting for morning. To stay warm, she ran her engine for a few minutes every now and then. Eventually, she fell asleep.

Emily awoke to a gentle knock on her car window. Standing outside were Daniel and his wife Rachel, who noticed the stranded(被困的) vehicle on their way home and stopped to see if they could help. When Emily rolled down the window, Rachel asked if she was okay and told her it was not safe to stay overnight in the car. With genuine warmth in her voice, Rachel said they could take Emily to a nearby cafe they knew. Grateful and relieved, Emily accepted the offer.

In the cafe, the couple bought Emily a hot chocolate and listened patiently as she explained her desperate situation: she was about a hundred miles from her destination, her car was completely stuck, and her entire holiday plan could be ruined.

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Daniel and Rachel suggested that Emily continueher journey by train. ... ...

Three days later, Emily returned to get her car. ... ...

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Ranking My College Life Essentials

Daji, or big open-air fairs, typically take place on specific dates of the lunar calendar, for example, on dates with five or seven as the last digit. It is also common for them (hold) on traditional Chinese holidays such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, as well as other local festivals. The exact dates and

(frequent) of daji  vary from region to region.

Daji originated from the folk custom of trading goods, which can be traced back to  Han Dynasty. As transportation and communication (be) underdeveloped at that time, it was very difficult for households to obtain daily (necessity). As a solution, people gathered at specific locations on set days to trade their surplus(剩余的) items  what they needed.

In addition to being venues for buying and selling, daji are an occasion for socializing and entertainment.

People from near and far crowd into these markets on daji  days. (Draw) by the aroma(香味) of street food, they line up in front of standsserve steaming dumplings and hot noodle soup. While eating and enjoying street performances, they chat with each other and share stories of their daily lives. Before

(head) home, they fill their shopping bags with fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers, at prices significantly (cheap) than those found in supermarkets.

I grew up in a little town in northeast Ohio. The 1 of how little people knew about Ohio came quickly after I went to school in central Pennsylvania. Though I lived 

2 three and a half hours away, most of my classmates thought of Ohio as a whole different world. "Do you have to fly home? Do you live on a farm?" The 3 were never-ending. I was a 4 in their eyes.

As I grow older, I'm more and more 5 for my small town roots. Sure, my friends and I loved to 6 about how bored we were in the middle of nowhere;

7 , as I finish up my junior year of college, I'm convinced that it took 8 our small town to realize how much we actually love it and what exactly we loved about it.

The pace of life is slow and people 9 connecting to each other. You do more than just talk to your neighbors—in a lot of cases, they're truly an 10 of your family. Much of this 11 centers around being outside and knowing the ins and outs of the town; being present and mindful of your 12 is a critical part of the culture.

As I move through my college years, I 13 the visits to my little hometown. I am grateful for the 14 that I had growing up and know that wherever my next adventure takes me, I can 15 my small town roots to lead me in the right direction.

Museums, once quiet places filled with history, are now full of digital excitement. By using machine learning and advanced algorithms(算法), these institutions are creating personalized visitor journeys, protecting delicate collections, and revealing hidden stories.  

AI transforms a standard museum trip into a personalized and interactive adventure. Smart recommendation engines analyze data such as exhibit popularity and visitors' past behavior to suggest specific exhibits and events, making each visit unique and surprising.  These digital assistants engage visitors in dynamic conversations and offer context-sensitive insights that deepen understanding and satisfy curiosity. 

Beyond visitor interaction, AI plays a crucial role in preserving priceless artworks. Since the exhibits in museums sustain natural decay(破损) over time, early detection is vital. AI can help identify the slightest signs of decay, such as cracks or discoloration, which are often invisible to the human eye.  Moreover, by predicting future decay patterns, AI helps museums take preventive measures and improve preservation strategies.

AI also significantly enhances the educational value of museums, particularly for children and families.  For instance, interactive exhibits powered by AI can adjust their content and difficulty level based on the user's preferences and responses. This adaptability ensures that complex historical concepts become accessible and engaging for young minds.

Looking ahead, the rapid advancement of AI promises both exciting possibilities and ethical(伦理的) challenges. Museums are working together with AI ethicists to develop fair algorithms.  Strict policies should be established to protect visitors' information.

A team of Cambridge psychologists conducted an experiment to compare the cognitive(认知的) effects of merely seeing art with actively judging how beautiful it is.

In the study, 187 people were invited to visit Kettle's Yard gallery during an exhibition of handmade clay objects. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: the "beauty" group was asked to actively consider and then rate the beauty of each object they viewed, while the control group just matched a line drawing of the object with the artwork itself. All participants were then tested on how they process information, and whether it's in a more practical or abstract way.

Across all participants, those in the beauty group scored almost 14% higher on average than the control group in abstract thinking. While they were told the study was about cognitive processes, participants were asked about interests, with around half saying they had an artistic hobby. Among those, the effect was greater: those with an artistic hobby in the beauty group scored over 25% higher on average for abstract thinking than those with an artistic hobby in the control group.

Emotional states of participants were also measured by asking about their feelings while completing the gallery task. Across all participants, those in the beauty group reported an average of 23% higher levels of "transformative and self-transcendent feelings"—such as feeling moved, enlightened and inspired—than the control group. Importantly, however, the beauty group did not report feeling any happier than the control group, suggesting that it was the engagement with beauty that influenced abstract thinking, rather than any overall positivity from the experience.

"We usually think in very concrete terms when doing something on a screen," said Simone Schnall, senior author of the study. "It's becoming much rarer to zone out and just let the mind wander, but that's when we think in ways that broaden our minds. Admiring the beauty of art may be the ideal way to initiate the abstract cognitive processes."

In line with longstanding initiatives to expand its green spaces, New York City is planting tens of thousands of trees each year. They provide shade, lower surface temperatures, absorb a surprising amount of airborne carbon, remove tiny pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat along with just plain beauty.

Something could go wrong, though, according to a new study. Oaks and sweetgums, which currently account for a majority of the city's trees, produce huge amounts of a chemical substance called isoprene. Harmless by itself, isoprene interacts rapidly with polluting nitrogen oxides released by vehicles, buildings and industry to form ground-level ozone(臭氧)—a major factor in many breathing problems.

The research, carried out by scientists at the Columbia Climate School and other institutions, found that if the city maintains past species patterns in new plantings, isoprene production in Manhattan in coming decades will go up by about 140%, and resulting summer ozone levels as much as 30%.

"We're all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things," said study coauthor Róisín Commane. "But if we're not careful, we could make air quality worse."

The Parks Department is not oblivious to the issue. A study carried out by some of its researchers several years ago concluded that city trees did release isoprene. "We didn't make a big deal of that," said Novem Auyeung, a Parks Department senior scientist. She said trees should not be viewed as the enemy. "We could plant any trees we want to, if we just rethink our car-centric lifestyle," she said.

"We're not going to go cutting down any big old oaks," and neither will the department completely stop planting new ones, said Auyeung. "You have to think about what you would lose if you do that." Oaks are keystone species, she pointed out, providing food and habitat for native insects, birds and other animals.

Not long ago, my fifth-grade son Kevin asked me about the meaning of a word in a novel. "Look it up," I responded. "But my screen time is off," he said. I looked pointedly at the bookshelf that held at least three dictionaries, and Kevin sighed(叹气) dramatically. "Can't you just use your phone?" he asked. Suddenly it occurred to me that he did not even know how to use a dictionary. 

I took down one of the dictionaries, and we read it together for a few minutes before I handed it to him. It took him a few tries to find the word in question. While going through the pages, he kept saying, wide-eyed: "How can there be this many words?" After a while, he looked at me and asked, "Do you know all these words, Mom?" I smiled. "I definitely do not know all these words," I said. "But that's why this is one of my favorite books."

I had my first dictionary as a gift for my 13th birthday. I decided that I wanted to learn as many words as I could and started marking every entry I looked up with a pencil to measure my progress. I continued to make these pencil marks for years, and when I went off to college, I packed that dictionary in my suitcase.

Kevin wanted to see the dictionary. I felt a small pain in my chest. The dictionary was stolen at the end of my freshman year of college. "That's so sad," he said, "but you still know all those words, even without the book." I realized that this was true. I still made it through the next three years of college, even without the book. And it wasn't, ultimately, the dictionary that got me there—not really.

Now I understand that although my son may be learning differently, he is still learning. It's not about the words themselves or how we learn them, but the wanting to know them, the curiosity and the appetite.

SoFi Stadium Events This Month

SoFi Stadium is the go-to destination in the heart of Los Angeles for sports fans. Its calendar is always packed with headline-grabbing events.

Upcoming Football Events

Nearby Hotels

When attending an event at SoFi Stadium, you're just a short walk or ride from several comfortable and classy hotels. Right across the street, Sonder Lüm Hotel offers spacious rooms and a rooftop pool. A mile away, the H Hotel Los Angeles, with its stylish design, is ideal for a nice stay between events. For those seeking both comfort and convenience, the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is just a short drive away.

If you're willing to drive a little further, the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles promises luxurious rooms and extensive leisure facilities—perfect for turning a game day into a great weekend escape.

Parking

SoFi Stadium requires you to park strictly in your assigned zone, and guests must enter through the exact gate indicated on their color-coded digital parking pass. If you enter through the wrong access point, you'll be turned around and redirected—so plan ahead. Each parking zone consists of multiple lots, designed to efficiently manage traffic across the venue's network. Make sure to download your parking pass to your smartphone before arrival. Upon entering the correct zone, parking staff will guide you directly to a space. For those wishing to park near friends, all vehicles must have passes for the same zone and arrive together—spaces cannot be saved.

In the blistering heat of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, I watched an elderly woman struggle forward with heavy grocery bags over her arms, pausing every few steps to catch her breath. Without a second thought, I pulled over to offer her a lift.

Her name was Ida. As she settled into the passenger seat, she directed me south, explaining she had missed the last bus home. We drove through streets I had never seen before — past a bridge where homeless figures stayed in cardboard shelters, past faded billboards and broken sidewalks. Unease began to creep in as the neighborhood grew rougher and the sun dipped lower, painting the sky in shades of amber and shadow.

When we finally pulled up to her apartment building, my anxiety mounted. A group of young men were hanging around outside the entrance — some sitting on motorcycles, others leaning against the graffiti-covered walls. Among them was a tall figure with long hair spilling from beneath a hoodie (连帽衫). His eyes locked onto mine, and a playful smile spread across his face. It was the kind of smile that made my stomach clench and my skin prickle with warning.

Hoodlum (小混混), I thought. My hands tightened on the steering wheel without thinking. Hurriedly, I helped Ida unload her bags, setting my purse down casually, then drove away quickly. My chest loosened only when the rearview (后视镜) mirror swallowed the last trace of that place.

Thankfully, the GPS soon helped me find my way through unfamiliar roads in the dark. I turned on the radio, letting familiar melodies fill the silence, trying to shake off the lingering fear. But just as the tension began to fade, a sharp roar broke the peace. A motorcycle appeared in my mirror — headlight flashing, engine roaring. I recognized him instantly: the hoodie, the long hair, the same unsettling figure from Ida's building. He pulled up close, matching my speed, and gestured urgently for me to stop.

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Paragraph 1: Panicked, I tried to speed away.

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Paragraph 2: Handing it to me, the young man disappeared into the night.

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1．活动设想；

2．说明理由。

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Dear Smith,

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Yours,

Li Hua

China's Zhang Xue has made a historic breakthrough, claiming impressive championship title in an international motorcycle race. The race, held in Portimao, Portugal, saw Zhang lead his team (compete) against world-famous manufacturers from Europe and Japan.

With careful preparation, their racing machine performed (perfect) throughout the match. The team won two races in a row, (mark) the first time a Chinese brand had achieved such glory in the well-known event. After the victory, Zhang was deeply grateful all his engineers and teammates. He owed the success to their perseverance and teamwork.

, years of high-intensity training led to his severe and lasting injuries. Realizing this, Zhang shifted his focus from racing to manufacturing. This historic win (show) China's rising strength in high-end manufacturing so far. It encourages local (enterprise) to value independent research and development, will inspire countless young people to chase their dreams bravely. His efforts led to the launch of the 820RR, a motorcycle powered by a domestically developed engine. (adapt) for racing, this model contributed to his team's historic double victory.

That Saturday night, I sat on my bed, years of tears and pain4 out. I felt like I were in the middle of the ocean, treading water as waves5 me down. Tired and weak, I felt I could6 no more. Then Moxie jumped onto my bed and7 her paws on me, looking up with those beautiful brown eyes. Though Moxie couldn't speak, she8 so much to me.

Looking at Moxie and realizing how much Moxie had changed my life, I thought of others like me — people with illness who couldn't afford a service dog. I wanted to9. That's when the idea of Moxie's Mission came to mind. Through small and large events, we raised10 to provide service dogs for those in need. I also shared my story with families and educated the public about the11 of service dogs. With each event, Moxie's Mission keeps12. In the process, I also regained my13.

Like the palm tree that bends without breaking when storms come, I am14 stronger after my storm. I never thought my passion would return, but I have learned that with kindness and little Moxie, all things are15.

As these tools become part of our daily routines, it's natural to wonder: Is AI quietly making us forgetful, or is it giving our brains a boost? Rely too much on AI, and your memory might take a hit. But use it wisely, and it can sharpen focus and free up mental energy.

To understand how AI affects our thinking, it helps to distinguish between cognitive offloading and assisted thinking. Cognitive offloading means using external tools to handle mental tasks. Over time, it may weaken memory. For example, heavy AI users often learn less than those who complete tasks on their own.

Assisted thinking, on the other hand, uses tools to enhance thinking without replacing it. For instance, one study found that structured prompts (指令) can improve engagement compared with unguided AI use. In practice, this distinction matters.

In psychotherapy (心理治疗), for example, therapists must document sessions, track treatment plans, and remain fully present with patients. Now, an AI assistant can handle routine tasks — updating notes and organizing data — allowing therapists to focus fully on the interaction.

AI can also enhance how we think if used correctly. Humans have limited working memory, typically holding only three to five pieces of information at a time. It keeps key information accessible, so our brains can focus on analyzing and problem-solving. The key is balance: offload routine tasks, but stay engaged with the thinking that matters. Use AI to amplify — not replace — your cognitive abilities.

A. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.

B. Users stay actively involved, using AI as a partner.

C. This can free up mental resources, but comes with a cost.

D. By supporting our working memory, AI acts as a cognitive boost.

E. This kind of intentional use preserves mental energy and sharpens focus.

F. By doing so, they can engage more deeply with people they are helping.

G. The goal is not to use AI for everything, but to use it where it matters most.

When the musical rhythm is not completely predictable, it invites us to move and "fill in the beat", said Maria Witek, an associate professor of music at Britain's University of Birmingham who researches music cognition. The power of groove is that "it makes music this distributed process that we actively take part in and blurs the boundary between music and body and mind," she said.

However, not all music gets us moving. One key musical element appears to be rhythmic complexity. Research has consistently reported an inverted-U relationship between reports of groove and syncopation (切分音) — interruptions of the music's regular time signature (拍号), and an element of rhythmic complexity. People tend to find music that is moderately complex in rhythm produces more feelings of groove than music with a low-or high-complexity rhythm.

Researchers theorize that one of the brain's main functions is to predict what the world will throw at us and compare it with what actually happens. If something is not in line with the brain's prediction, we get a prediction error. "The idea is that we have this sort of fundamental drive to minimize prediction errors," said Tomas Matthews of Aarhus University's Center for Music in the Brain. People tend to groove to music that has a predictable time signature, but the notes may vary, adding to its difficulty in predicting. Moving to music adds sensory input that helps minimize prediction error by reinforcing the underlying time signature. With just the right amount of complexity, figuring out what comes next becomes enjoyable.

Music is often a shared experience that brings people together. People move together when listening to the same music, and research has shown that this kind of moving together helps them feel more connected and encourages prosocial (亲社会的) behavior. In this way, music may serve as an important role in strengthening social bonds.

Sleep is the brain's filing system. What we learn during the day stays only in short-term memory. Only during deep sleep does the brain sort information and turn knowledge into long-term memory. Researchers from Stanford University found that students with 7-9 hours of sleep each night remember 30% more than those who sleep less than six hours. What you study late at night may be lost because your brain cannot store it properly.

Sleep also prepares you for the next day. With enough sleep, your brain is alert and ready to focus. Without it, you feel tired and slow. Scientists have confirmed that people without enough sleep possess 25% lower ability to focus and solve problems, stopping students from staying attentive in class and completing learning tasks efficiently. So less sleep does not give you more time — it makes you waste the time you have.

When you keep missing sleep, the harm grows. You may catch colds more easily. A 10-year study found that people who regularly sleep less than seven hours daily get sick 40% more often. Sleep loss also hurts your feelings: you become angry and worried. This makes learning harder.

Some say that sleep is a symbol of laziness. This is wrong. Think of two students: one studies six hours with sound sleep, while the other studies eight hours while tired. The first one learns more in less time. Sleep is not the enemy of study — it makes study work better.

In conclusion, quality sleep is necessary for learning, health, and happiness. Learn to rest well, and you will learn well.

Central to Canghaicuo is Zhaohai, a deity Wen Na invented. Standing three meters tall, this sea guardian holds mirrors symbolizing calm seas and clear minds, reflecting the spiritual journey of those who once left home by sea. Wen Na's work reimagines traditional deities with radiant colors and unbridled imagination, offering a romantic representation of the Minnan people's worldview.

Despite being a graduate of the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University, Wen Na did not start with deity painting. Inspired by classical literature, folk opera, and childhood temple fair memories, she developed a unique style defined by clean lines, animated expressions, and a contemporary palette. Her spontaneous approach, first seen in Jingdezhen, later gained international attention, leading to invitations in Europe.

Her largest work, The Gods Go to Work, painted in Beijing's Guomao subway, portrays over 60 deities as modern professionals — protectors of delivery workers and office staff. This humorous piece resonates with urban commuters, suggesting that modern self-reliance mirrors the independence of traditional deities. Wen Na believes creativity is a lasting force passed through generations.

Recently, she collaborated with luxury group Kering for a New Year project, further showcasing her signature style. True to her belief, Wen Na's work bridges heritage and modernity, proving that tradition can be carried forward with fresh, imaginative energy.