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On my first day at the Skip Barber Racing School, I grabbed a suit and helmet and headed into the classroom. Standing in the front, I introduced myself to the class, "Hello, I'm Eddie, and I want to be a better 1.

That day, after a quick 2 to basics, like turning points and braking, we jumped into a race car. Not knowing what to 3, I was very scared. Worse still, it was 4 heavily outside. When it was my turn, I was sweating despite it being cold in the shower, because I was so 5. When the instructor let me drive onto the course, I tried, but 6 the car. I tried again, but without 7. Finally, with great efforts I got it.

In the afternoon, the instructor told us where to turn, downshift (换低挡) and brake. To my surprise, I quickly 8 the driving skills and got faster and faster. 9, we were ready to head onto the full track. I couldn't 10 I had actually driven a race car around the world's most famous road course.

The next day the drills became even more 11 . It was very terrifying the first few times, but as the day went by, I continued to get more and more 12 and comfortable with the race car's capabilities. The final day was 13 the most fun day. I 14 everything and drove the car as aggressively as possible.

The days at the racing school gave me the most fun 15 of my life and I've become a much better driver. I look forward to doing more racing in the future.

Have you ever looked up at the clock at the end of the workday and felt that you just didn't get enough done? Here are some ways that might be of some help to you.

Set reasonable goals. We can create goals to help shape our paths. This can be an effective way to improve our work efficiency. When your goal is too high to achieve or too low, you can't clarify it or properly focus your mind and efforts on it.

Create a routine you love. Develop a routine that puts you in the best state to be productive at work. Routines look different for everyone. When you create a routine that makes you feel happy, healthy and clear-minded, your work efficiency will be greatly improved.

Put away your digital devices. While heavy computer use might be part of your job, digital devices can be a major distraction (使人分心的事). You may find that your memory improve when you're visiting something done by hand instead of typing it into a computer.

If your focus is stuck on a project where you can't make any progress, you'll have poor work efficiency. Changing your focus can help you change your state, so when you return to work, you'll feel refreshed. Having short periods of relaxation during your workday, you'll find that your work efficiency naturally increases.

A. Take breaks.

B. Work on important tasks.

C. Having practical goals is important.

D. Many people tend to set easy goals.

E. Just try to find the one that leaves you feeling your best.

F. If so, you should develop an effective way of managing your work.

G. Therefore, you should step away from your smartphone or computer.

In many casual discussions of language and the Internet, it^'s common to hear about how "social media language^" is ruining language. Some people argue that technology has made us lazy about how we speak and write. And major media such as the BBC and The Daily Mail have all bemoaned the way in which people communicate through technology.

Of course, language does change when ifs used to write messages online. Social media language is an evolution (进化) of language. It's even the focus of the field of linguistics (语言学) called Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC). This field concentrates on the study of interaction brought about by technology like computers, mobile phones and tablets.

People have been making complaints about language being ''ruined" for as long as ttiey⁵ve been writing and speaking. In a TED Talk, linguist John McWhorter shared stories of people being annoyed about language change through the ages. In A. D. 63, for example, a Roman scholar complained that students of Latin were writing in an "artificial language^". In fact, this writing was a new language that would become French!

Today, people are able to communicate rapidly using a wide variety of tools and technologies. Perhaps no linguistic development better indicates changes in the ways we communicate than the popular emoticon (表情符号).

The emoticon ":)" is a visual prefinance of a smiley face turned sideways. Although an emoticon may look like a smile, a frown or any other kind of facial expressions, it doesn't really represent a face. Instead, it's intended to express a feeling, such as "I'm happy. "or"just joking".

Words that represent these feelings are what linguists call discourse particles (话 语 小品词). These are little pieces of language that offer information about the tone of the statement.

Far from ruining language, these examples indicate how people can now communicate complex feelings in a simple, direct maimer. This kind of change is perfect for our modern, fast-paced world.

A change to organic dairy forming around the nature reserves could significantly reduce damage done to the areas by nitrogen (氮) produced by solid waste from cows, according to a research.

Concentrated animal farming near Natura 2000 areas was banned in 2002. However, 800 farms still remain in the outer edge of these protected areas, some of which are particularly damaging to the environment.

Researchers looked at 34 organic farms to see how organic fanning practices compared with those large-scale factory farms. They found that cows at organic farms produced 22% less nitrogen in their waste, while the amount of emissions per hectare (公顷) was 53% lower.

"The reason why organic farming is less polluting is that farms generally have fewer cows and don't use fertilizer," said researchers. Organic cows are also put out to grassland more often and aren't given concentrates (精饲料) to the same degree, which also limits emissions.

While organic dairy farms would make a good protective barrier against nitrogen around the nature reserves, this doesn't hold true for organic chicken and pig farms, the research showed.

"Despite the good it would do, not many dairy farmers are likely to make the change," researcher Gerard Migchels said. "The organic sector is currently relatively small. Growth is only possible if there is enough market demand. That would make it possible to come to a realistic price for organic milk J he said.

In 2019, some 40,000 cows in the Netherlands were farmed organically, accounting for just 1% of the Dutch herd of 3. 8 million.

According to a government report, 46% of nitrogen compound (复合物) pollution around nature reserves is down to agriculture, to which dairy fanning contributes 60%. The new law on nitrogen emissions aims to reduce pollution by 40% by 2025 and 74% by 2035.

At 18, 1 competed in my first marathon in Dublin, Ireland. At that time, I was an excellent 400-meter runner at high school, but got it into my head that I should try the longer distance to prove that I was really good at running-and what better than the marathon.

Back then, the running craze hadn't quite heated up to the point it has today and running a marathon was unknown to most people. Besides, I never knew anyone who had actually run a marathon.

On the way from England to Dublin, I was wondering what I was getting myself in two days later when the race would begin. I tried to get some sleep to ease my nerves, but I found it hard.

The race day was somewhat cloudy, but the warmth of the people forced away the clouds. My limited memories from that first race remain: the feeling of running through a tunnel (隧道) of people as the crowds lined beside the streets; the cheers from the crowds as the news came that an Irishman had won the race; what's important, the unbelievable kindness of the crowds cheering me on as I hit the wall and tried to struggle through. Eventually, I didn't get the prize, but I never gave up and regarded it as a success because I challenged myself

After my first marathon, I started a website based on my love for running. Whether you're an experienced marathoner or just an interested passer-by, I invite you to participate in the website and make it your home. Runners and particularly marathoners seem to share common ideals. They're part of a global team and a global community.

Become A World Ride Ambassador

Do you like challenges? Interested in going on a World Ride Mountain biking trip? Looking to make more connections within your local bike community? If so, World Ride is looking for YOU!

For its second year, World Ride is looking to have 20 ambassadors help us spread our mission around the world!

The duties of ambassadors are as follows:

•Each ambassador is asked to raise $600 for World Ride over the course of this year

•Active on social media and/or in your bike community and willing to recommend us to your friends, family and followers

•Willing to volunteer at/organize World Ride events in your area

•Be inclusive of all riders and working on creating an inclusive bike community

Ambassadors can be anyone! We are an organization that encourages everyone to apply!

Benefits of being a World Ride ambassador:

•Discount codes and prizes from our sponsors

•Discounts and possibly goodies (好东西) from World Ride

•Discount on one World Ride trip per year

•A network of amazing ambassadors from around the world

•Ability to meet and plan trips with other ambassadors

Additional notes are below:

We've preference for experienced fundraisers. Don't have experience? Have no fear! World Ride provides training to ambassadors on how to fundraise!

For fundraising this year, we set up a fundraising rewards system. The more you help us, the more you receive!

Applications are now open. The deadline for applying is February 18. Get in touch if you have questions about our ambassador program!

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提示词：第19届杭州亚运会the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

组委会the organizing committee

Dear Jim,

Yours,

Li Hua

For most 12-year-olds, any free time after school is spent hanging out with friends, competing in sports, or playing video games. But Alejandro Buxton has another dream: making all-natural candles that he sells online and at a local mall. 

The idea was inspired by his mother, who had to give up many of the scented candles she'd filled their home with after realizing the chemicals within them were worsening her allergies (过敏), causing her frequent headaches.

So, in 2019, at just 9 years old, the boy started experimenting with making his own, mixing ingredients like soy and coconut waxes with essential oils. He called his first work "Jurassic Orange," for its color and pleasant smell. Though his mother was a big fan, and the scent didn't cause her head to ache, Buxton wanted to improve upon his work.

Within the next few months, he'd developed a line of six uniquely scented candles. By the following year, during the worldwide lockdowns, he'd created his own online shop.

Soon after, Alejandro began selling his products on his own website, "Smell of Love Candles," where shoppers can find offerings with creative names like "Sage the Day!" and "Alexa, clean the house. " He also lists other products such as room sprays for sale.

According to the site, his younger sister Valentina serves as assistant of operations while his mother takes the role of assistant to the CEO. 

Now, he is operating his business in a local mall as well. This past September, he opened a stand in D. C. 's Tysons Corner shopping center—making him the youngest leaseholder (承租人) at the mall.

Besides inspiring fellow kids with his entrepreneurial spirit and talent, Alejandro is also a positive role model for giving back and making a difference: He donates a part of his profits to a local charity. 

With the experience and knowledge he's gaining from running this business at such a young age, Alejandro hopes to one day go on to create an engineering business.

In the 17th century when a British businessman heard that there were one hundred million people in China, he was determined to go there and sell spoons. He thought even if he could earn one penny for one spoon, he would still make a lot of money. 

Then, why do the Chinese people use chopsticks? Some people did research on the origin of China's chopsticks. One theory is that chopsticks were very convenient for Chinese to use because China was an agricultural society, relying mainly on vegetables for food. When we steamed or boiled food, it was difficult for us to use spoons to dip vegetables in the soup. Westerners, on the other hand, travelled with their animals from place to place and lived on meat. For them, knives and forks were more practical.

Chopsticks reflect gentleness and kindness, the main moral teaching of Confucianism. First, don't use it to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make noises, because Chinese people think only beggars would do this to beg for meals. It means you lay the blame on others. Also, don't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. That usually appears at the funerals and is believed to be impolite to the host and the seniors who are at the table.

Today, chopsticks have become a typical part of Chinese culture, symbolising the power of unity. However, ten pairs of chopsticks represent strength, which means they won't break off in any cases. We Chinese people draw on this spirit, which always inspires and encourages us to work hand in hand for a better future.
A．As a result, spoons were designed and preferred by Westerners.
B．But to his surprise, the Chinese people use chopsticks, not spoons.
C．Therefore, Chinese people cleverly invented chopsticks to pick food.
D．Besides, never point at people with your chopsticks while using them.
E．Indeed, one chopstick is useless and so delicate that it can be broken readily.
F．So these virtues have gradually become the rules people follow in their daily life.
G．There are some rules about using chopsticks that you should pay great attention to.

Will chatbots that can generate fascinating articles destroy education as we know it?

New York City's Department of Education recently banned (禁止) the use of ChatGPT. "While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions," says the official statement, "it does not build critical-thinking skills, which are necessary for academic and lifelong success. "

Banning such use of technology from the classroom is a nearsighted response. Instead, we must find a way forward in which such technologies combine well with, rather than replace, student thinking. 

Banning ChatGPT is impossible in practice. Students will find ways around the ban, which will cause a further defensive response from teachers and administrators, and so on. It's hard to believe that a close race between those digital natives and their educators will end in a decisive victory for the latter. In fact, chatbots may well speed up a trend (趋向) toward valuing critical thinking. In a world where computers can fluently answer any question, students need to get much better at deciding what questions to ask and how to fact-check the answers the program generates.

So how do we encourage young people to use their minds when real thinking is so hard to tell apart from its simulacrum (假象)? Teachers, of course, will still want to watch students taking old-fashioned, in-person, no-chatbot-allowed exams to check that they do not cheat. 

But we must also figure out how to do something new: how to use tools like GPT to inspire deeper thinking. GPT often generates text that is fluent and "reasonable"—but wrong. So using it requires the same mental heavy lifting that writing does: forming an opinion, creating an outline, picking which points to explain and which to drop, and looking for supporting facts. GPT can help with those tasks, but it can't put them all together. Writing a good essay still requires lots of human thought and work. Indeed, writing is thinking, and good writing is good thinking.

One approach is to focus on the process as much as the result. For instance, teachers might require four drafts of an essay. After all, as John McPhee, the famous writer, said, "the central nature of the process is revision. " Each draft gets feedback from the teacher, from peers or even from a chatbot. Then the students produce the next draft, and so on.

Will AI one day outperform human beings in thinking? Maybe, but for now, we must think for ourselves. Like any tool, GPT is an enemy of thinking only if we fail to find ways to make it our partner.