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注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

Benefits of Exercising Regularly

A 50-minute drive northwest of downtown, Beijing, a village pops up. It(house) a shadow puppetry troupe (皮影戏剧团) and Beijing Long zaitian Shadow Puppet Theater.

Shadow puppetry is seenthe prequel (先行篇) to film and animation in China. Besides performances(create) by light and shadow, performers must master a(vary) skill set as the plays combine painting, carving, opera and literature. But due to low revenue and a small market, young people are unwilling (learn) shadow puppetry.

, this particular troupe stands out from the crowd. Average performer age is only 25. Moreover, of the 300 performershas trained over the years, many are under 1.4 m in(high). In 2021, the team created Winter Olympics-themed shadow pupets. The troupe also staged different plays(introduce) ice and snow sports through fairy tales.

"(fortunate), we have these people. They have been devoted to the inheritance of shadow puppetry for over a decade,"said Wang Xi, inheritor of Beijing Western School Shadow Puppetry.

In all one's lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. But it is 1 oneself that one has the least understanding of. When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your 2 . When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself.

To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a realist-aware of both one's 3 and weaknesses. You may 4 hopefully to the future but be sure not to 5 too much, for ideals can never be fully realized. You may be 6 to meet challenges but it should be clear to you 7 to direct your efforts. That's to say, so long as you have a perfect 8 of yourself, there won't be difficulties you can't overcome.

To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs self-appreciation. Whether you think you are a towering tree or a blade of grass, a high mountain or a small stone, you represent a state of nature that has its own reason of 9 . If you earnestly admire yourself you'll have a real sense of self-appreciation, which will give you confidence. 10 you gain full confidence in yourself, you'll be enabled to fight and overcome any difficulty.

To get a thorough understanding of oneself also requires doing oneself a favor when it's needed. In time of anger, do yourself a favor by giving an outlet to it in a quiet place so that you won't be hurt by its flames; in time of sadness, do yourself a favor by 11 it with your friends so as to change a gloomy mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness, do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep or taking some stimulant. Show yourself loving concern about your health and daily life. 12 you know perfectly well when and how to do yourself a favor, you won't be confident and ready enough to 13 the attack of illness. As you are aware, what a person physically has is but a human body that's vulnerable when 14 to the elements. So if you fall ill, it's up to you to take a good care of yourself.

In a word, to get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full 15 of one's life. Then one will find one's life full of color and flavor.

We often try to save money for a variety of different reasons. It might be to save up for a new computer or put money aside into a rainy-day fund., but a recent study showed that over half of all 22~29-year-olds living in the UK have no savings at all. Did they max out on too many things, or are there other factors? And how can we become better savers?

First, put a stop to those impulse buys., even if it is on sale or looks like a bargain. Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought for what it's costing you. Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you to process what you are doing.

. Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budget you must stick to. Also, any change that comes from your transactions when you're using cash can be put in jar and deposited into your account.

Finally, be disciplined.. It's about sticking to it, too. You shouldn't be dipping into your savings every time you feel like it. Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit..

Just as the old saying goes: "A penny saved is a penny earned." These are some of the actions we can take to help us all become better savers.

A. Learning how to save is important

B. Ask about discounts and pay in cash

C. It's not just about creating that budget

D. Sometimes, saving money can be difficult

E. Another way is to use cash rather than card

F. Ask yourself if you really need to buy something

G. Successful savers stick to their plans and watch the money pile up

The impact of the man-made climate crisis on Antarctica is scientifically undeniable: stable ice shelves are retreating, air temperature increased by 3 degrees Celsius. krill(磷虾)numbers are declining, melting ice is contributing to sea level rise, and polar bears and seals are getting displaced. "Antarctic biodiversity could decline substantially by the end of the century if we continue with business as usual." Jasmine Rachael Lee, lead author of the University of Queensland study says.

Published in the journal PLOS Biology, the study finds population declines are likely for 65% of the continent's plants and wildlife by the year 2100. The most vulnerable(脆弱的)species is the Emperor penguins. In October 2022, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Emperor penguins as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act(ESA), as experts predict the flightless seabird will see a 26% to 47% dip in its population by 2050. "This listing reflects the growing extinction crisis and highlights the importance of the ESA and efforts to conserve species before population declines become irreversible(不可逆转)." said Service Director Martha Williams at the time.

Aside from Emperor penguins, other Antarctic specialists, like the Adélie penguin and dry soil nematodes, were also highly vulnerable. We urgently need a combination of global and local conservation action to best conserve Antarctic species. Global action and global voices to help relieve climate change—because the biggest threat to Antarctica is coming from outside of it. And then we need local actions to help protect biodiversity against local threats and give them the best chance of adapting to climate changes. This will help to save our iconic(代表性的)species like the Emperor penguins and all of Antarctica's unique and highly adapted inhabitants. It will also help humankind, as we rely heavily on the priceless services the Antarctic provides in regulating our climate and capturing sea level in its ice sheets.

Have you ever seen a car without a driver? It sounds crazy, but these computer-driven driverless cars will soon be filling roads near you. Tech companies around the world have been designing and testing driverless vehicles and the technology is available already.

So, how do they work? The cars are covered in sensors that can detect other cars and obstacles on the road. Sensors on the wheels also help when parking. Road signs are read by cameras, and satellite navigation systems are used. Finally, a central computer system takes in all the information and processes this to work out when to accelerate, brake and steer. All you have to do is type in the destination.

Sounds like your idea of heaven? Sitting back, looking out of the windows and even watching a film while "driving" will all be possible with this new technology. In addition, computers are generally more efficient drivers than humans, meaning emissions can be reduced. They also drive more safely than people—they don't get distracted by music or friends, they obey the speed limit and they have quicker reaction times in case of an emergency.

However, there are still many drawbacks of driverless cars. Computers will have difficulties making ethical (道德上的) decisions. If a child ran out into the road, would the computer choose to hit the child or turn aside sharply and potentially hurt the car's passengers instead? Moreover, I personally find driving fun. I'd miss never being behind the wheel myself. There would also be legal questions. Should children or drunk people, be allowed in a driverless car by themselves? Or would there need to be a responsible adult with a driving licence in the car at all times?

Although being driven around by a machine would perhaps mean that no one needs a driving license, many people would be put out of a job by the popularization of driverless cars. Bus, taxi and train drivers would be made unwanted.

I'm not convinced I'd want a driverless car, but it's only a matter of time before they'll become more affordable and commonplace on our roads.

When I was 13, I climbed my first mountain--a fairly gentle 3,900-foot peak. I was overweight at the time and out of breath when I reached the summit. But I loved challenging myself. Soon I'd climbed nearly 100 peaks. My parents were happy I'd finally found a hobby.

I often go climbing with my friend Mel Olsen. She and I drove to tackle 11, 240-foot Mount Hood. It's safer to start winter climbs at night when there's less risk of the sun melting the snowpack. That day, we started at 3 a. m. At around9 a. m., we reached an ice step. It was about three or four feet tall and sloped al a 75-degree angle. 1 volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step.

I gained a sense of the ice when 1 stuck my ax and crampons (鞋底钉) into it, and it felt good. Confident I was safe, I put my full weight on it. Suddenly, I heard a crack, and as the snowpack became thinner, a whole piece of ice broke off the step, right under my foot.

In an instant, I fell backward, bouncing off the rock face and rolling down the mountain as if I were a character in a video game. I remember thinking, This is it. You're done. I stuck out my arms and legs, grabbing at anything. That stopped my rolling down the mountain, but I was still sliding, After 2 few seconds, I came to a stop on a shallow slope.

I asked myself: Where are you? Mount Hood. What's the date? December 30. Good. My brain was functioning. Then I checked my body to see where I was hurt. For the most part, I was fine, except that I was suffering from a sharp pain in my left leg. Later I'd learn that I'd broken my femur (大腿骨) and that the bone was slicing into my skin and muscle.

At the bottom of Mount Hood, I was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a hospital. The doctors told me it would be a year before I could climb again, but I was back on the trails within six months.

STEM Summer Programs for High School Students

STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.

Future Matters Program

It is an eight-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for worldwide students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.

Simons Summer Research

It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.

Research Science Institute

It is the first cost-free program of its kind. During this seven-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program, students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare oral presentations to present their research.

Program in Math for Young Scientists

This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also "mandatory (强制)fun time" built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.

Everybody pushed him away. With a big black birthmark on his face, Thomas never had any friends. He was lonely, as if the world could never see the light. He used to love acting dramas in front of his mother, but now, he thinks he does not have the right to do so with such appearance. 

This terrible life has begun since Thomas went to school. However, everything changed since that evening. 

Thomas was sitting on the chair, staring out of the window while trying to forget the names that his classmates had called him earlier at school. The tree outside was surrounded by dried, lifeless leaves, with branches lowering themselves to the ground. It was so quiet that only the sound of the wind blowing the leaves away could be heard. A knock on the door broke the silence. "Thomas, here's a letter for you,"Mom said while pushing the door open. Just as Thomas reached out for the letter, Mom immediately pulled it away and said:"Let me read it for you. "

Dear Thomas,

How are you? I'm your aunt. I know that you feel sad because of your birthmark, but you cannot change that. Therefore, instead of feeling bad for your appearance,you should stand up for yourself. Go do astonishing things that would change everybody's thoughts about you. Prove yourself. I believe in you. 

Regards,

Aunt Janice

Thomas felt a wave of warmness in his heart. That night, he carried a smile on his face to his dreams. After that day, Thomas received more letters from relatives, encouraging him to be brave to do what he wants. Mom would read out every single letter, each time with a lovely expression. Thomas realized that there were so many people caring and loving him. He heard a voice telling him that he should prove himself to the world. 

With the encouragement his family had given him, Thomas joined the drama class in his school and had the chance to perform drama in his school. Unexpectedly, the whole school cheered for him and praised his acting skills. The teachers later signed him up to represent the school for an acting competition. Despite of his appearance, he got the first prize. His confidence grew. 

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

After all the things Thomas had gone through, he still received letters from relatives. 

One day, Thomas went home from school with a tired body. 

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

Dear David,

Yours,

Li Hua

Chinese embroidery(刺绣)is one of the (tradition)Chinese handicrafts(手工艺品). Chinese embroidery has long history in China. In ancient times, Chinese girls in towns and cities had to learn the embroidery skill at their early age, will give them an advantage when they are going to get married. 

Embroidery was first developed by local women(decorate)their clothes, bags and bedclothes. The themes of Chinese embroidery are(main)flowers and birds. With its designs rich in life and full of (color), it has gradually developed into a national art. What's more, China's large production of silk has promoted the (develop) of embroidery art. 

The two pieces of Warring States Period embroidery unearthed from Chu tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province are known as the (early)Chinese embroidery and evidencesa high level of embroidery craftsmanship. Embroidery pieces of Han Dynasty(202BC-220AD)(find)at Dunhuang's Mogao Grottoes(Thousand-BuddhaCave), Hebei's Wuluchong tomb, Changsha's Mawangdui tomb. The embroidery patterns of this period were mainly the wavy cloud, flying phoenix(凤凰), running animals and other patterns. 

My son, daughter, and I all needed new glasses this year, so after searching for an optometrist(验光师)with an opening we made an appointment. The exams went well and we all 1 our new glasses. 

When the new glasses 2 we all tried them on and enjoyed seeing 3 again. Like I always do I put the 4 ones in an old shoe box in my closet. Only this time the box was 5 to overflowing with years of used glasses in it. I felt bad about all of them just6 there. My daughter, however, soon found a company called ReSpectacle that7 used glasses and then gives them to those who need but can't 8 new ones. 

As we packed all the pairs to 9 my mind went back to a time when I was the one10 . I can still remember glueing my broken, plastic glasses for the twelfth time because we were11 financially and there was no way I could afford new ones. I 12 the tears in my eyes and the tears in my heart from the 13 of never having enough. I didn't know why we had to struggle so much. I think now I finally do know what that 14 is. The truth is that we all 15 pain, struggles, and suffering in this life. We can use them to grow selfish or we can use them to grow loving and kind. May you always choose kindness. 

Tips for Cutting the Cost of Travel

Whether for pleasure or business reasons, it is normal for us to sometimes want to pack our bags, hit the road, and head to a new destination. , it is not without its expenses and those expenses are capable of drilling a hole in one's pocket if not properly planned out beforehand. Below are several tips to ensure you don't end up too much out of pocket by the end of your travels. 

. More often than not, people go directly to the airline websites to book their tickets. But did you know that there are so many websites, like Traveligo, which specialize in finding cheap flights for travelers? This is a great go-to website whenever you want to book your flight. 

· Choose a cheaper means of transportation. While everyone likes to fly to their travel destination for ease and speed, flying isn't the only transport option available. Depending on where you're living and where you're headed, you can always select public transport. 

· Don't use hotels. . By using Airbnb or any of its popular competitors, travelers have the opportunity to not only live like locals but also spend far less. 

· Use a travel credit card. When you apply for these cards, you can control opportunities like signing-up bonuses(红利),most of which are offered by airline credit cards. . You can save yourself a lot of money by means of extra miles whenever you're ready to hit the road. 

A. Surf the website for tickets

B. Save on airfare

C. If you're a traveler looking to reduce the travel costs

D. While traveling is an exciting experience

E. These bonus points can help you increase a lot of miles

F. Staying at someone's house can be cheaper than booking a hotel

G. So research what's available and choose the best option for your budget

The skies over Latin America's largest city are set to witness a futuristic aerospace revolution after the Brazilian airline Gol reached an agreement that could see it transport regular passengers around Sao Paulo in hundreds of low-cost zero-emission electric air taxis. 

Dómhnal Slattery, chief executive of the Dublin-based firm Avolon, which will provide the aircraft to Gol and recently placed an order for 500 of the aircraft from their British manufacturer, admitted helicopters were the "kingdom of the wealthiest". 

But the Avolon boss claimed the introduction of VA-X4 eVTOLs [electricvertical(垂直的)takeoff and landing] aircraft to Sao Paulo would be a game changer for regular passengers once the taxis, which look like a futuristic cross between a helicopter and a glider, were delivered in late 2024 or 2025. 

"Our basic estimate(估计)at the moment is that the operating cost here for this aircraft will be equal to $1 per passenger over a 25-mile trip,"Slattery told the Financial Times. "Which is almost equal to an Uber ride. "

Few cities are crying out for such a revolution more than Sao Paulo, a sprawling metropolis with more than 12 million citizens and choked by a fleet of 8. 6m vehicles. 

In the late 1990s, the congestion(拥塞)became so bad in what is now the world's fifth biggest city after Tokyo, Delhi, Seoul and Shanghai that authorities were forced to introduce a number plate rotation(循环)system for vehicles. 

Stephen Fitzpatrick, the head of the British aerospace manufacturer that produces the aircraft, Vertical Aerospace, said the flying taxis would be ideal for Brazil's biggest city and will"transform how we travel around high population density cities that are crowded with traffic". 

The Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace was founded in 2016 and promises to pioneer"anew era in vertical transport".

"We'll be looking to Asia after Sao Paulo," Avolon's chief commercial officer,PaulGeaney, told Reuters. 

Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It's not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. 

Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a "general holiday for the laboring classes". But many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. 

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central LaborUnion held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5,

1883. By 1894,23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28,1894, President Grover Clevelandsigned a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday. 

Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades(游行),picnics and parties—festivitiesvery similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with a street parade to exhibit "the strength and spirits of the trade and labor organizations"of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. 

Speeches by important official men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later,by are solution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday before Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to(致力于)the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. 

American labor has raised the nation's standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. 

Life finds me on the Isle of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides. I am the warden(管理员)of The Oa Reserve, a 2,100-hectare nature reserve and working farm owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. 

It was always a dream of mine to live in Scotland. The friendly nature of the island communities, the landscape, beautiful coastlines and—above all—the wildlife. The amazing wildlife. So, here I am: living and working on the west coast of Scotland in a dream job. But, things weren't always this way. 

My school life never really amounted to much. I didn't go on to higher education and my early working life was sloppy(马虎的),at best. Much of this was due to my disinterest in the work I was doing. I worked in factories, shops, warehouses and even a castle. I was always unsettled and uninspired. I never knew how to channel my interest and passion for nature into a paying job. Wildlife and nature had been part of my life since my youth. I remember my childhood with great fondness: I would read bird books, doodle fact files for each species and get lost in the natural world. 

In 2014, the opportunity I so desperately needed finally appeared—a paid trainee ship with Durham Wildlife Trust. I was given all the basic skills and training for habitat control,wildlife surveys and ground management works. In October 2015, I became the reserve warden for the Wildfowl& Wetlands Trust(WWT), where I stayed for just under half a decade. As happy as I was, new opportunities dared me to dream even bigger. The time had come to take my next step, to continue to grow within my career. 

So, this is where I am now: living in the middle of a nature reserve,with golden eagles,red deer and hen harriers as neighbors. I feel as if I'm the luckiest man alive. 

Choosing which movie to watch sometimes is hard. There are many ways that people decide to choose which movie to watch. Which is the best way or how do you choose a movie to watch? Look at these films and choose the best one. 

Rated(2016)

137 min |Comedy, Drama

Maggie must find the courage to own up to her behavior when she wakes to find every adult has received a YELP-like star rating floating over their head. While most every adult has a shining 4 and 5 stars, Maggie's got just 2. 5. 

Director:John Fortson

Kong:Skull Island(2017)

118 min | Action,Adventure, Fantasy

After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted(未标注的)island in the Pacific, getting into the territory(领土)of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape an original Eden. 

Director:Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Personal Shopper (2016)

105 min | Mystery, Thriller

A personal shopper in Paris refuses to leave the city until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message. 

Director: Olivier Assayas

The Great Wall(I)(2016)

103 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

In ancient China, a group of European soldier encounter a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a team of odd creatures. 

Director: Yimou Zhang