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The4? I never succeeded. I'd start out strong, but by February or March, I'd be out of will-power and I'd5 quietly back into my old habits. Every winter, I'd feel6, looking back at all of the amazing things…I didn't do.

Then two years ago, I started7 severe stomach pain. The doctor weren't sure what was causing it, mentioning the8 of a cancer. My mind went blank, and a wave of shock, fear and hopelessness9 over me. A few days later the examination discovered that the stomach pain was from appendix (阑尾). It10 a false alarm, but that changed my life attitude.

11 back, I think my trouble with New Year's goals was dreaming what I couldn't realize. I was setting myself up for12 every year and then being surprised when I failed!

Now I take the13 approach: I'm all about the little goals. First, little goals are easy to-set. Instead of going to run a marathon, I've decided to run 20 minutes three days a week. Oh, and I can go as14 as I feel like! Second, little goals are easier to realize. Every time I check one of my mini goals off my list, I feel a sense of15 and achievement. It's a great feeling, and I don't have to wait until the end of the year to experience it!

Write out a list of things you admire about yourself. The goal is to change your negative beliefs about yourself. It can be challenging to sit down and think about our admirable qualities. Yet recognizing your skills or things you like about yourself can improve your self-talk. You can try keeping a journal of what you enjoyed or admired.

Stop being a people pleaser. They often put helping others before their own mental health. This can lead to great stress and burnout at work or in life. It's nice to be helpful and thoughtful when you can. But your self-esteem will suffer when you tie it to the support for others.

Those with low self-esteem tend to avoid challenges and new opportunities. This can be due to fears or self-doubt. You should face difficulties bravely and try to pull through rough moments. Thus, you will gain increasing confidence in life. Of course, breaking your comfort shell doesn't mean throwing yourself into highly dangerous situations.

Stop comparing yourself to others. Your progress and self-worth shouldn't be connected to how well other people are doing. It's not easy to stop comparing yourself to others. Remind yourself that people only share the best parts of their life online. Don't let likes on a photo determine your self-worth.

A. Step out of your comfort zone.

B. Learn to remove your self-doubt.

C. Staying away from social media can help this effort.

D. However, it's no easy task to build healthy self-esteem.

E. It works wonders for improving attitude towards your life.

F. People with poor self-esteem feel dutiful to say yes to requests.

G. You need to appreciate your differences when compared to others.

The event featured a performance of a classic excerpt (节选) from the 400-year-old Peony Pavilion by the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre. Model-actress and director Chang Chunxiao presented her iPhone-shot short documentary, The People in the Time Tunnel, which reveals behind-the-scenes stories of the theater's new interpretation of the opera. Cook remarked on the power of video to share such cultural experiences globally: "Only a few of us could fit in the theater and enjoy it, but with the video we're able to capture that for the world. It enables us to connect with our history in a much deeper way and with many more people."

Cook expressed his personal admiration for Chinese calligraphy, calling it "one of the most beautiful art forms in the world," and stressed the importance of its preservation. He underlined the broader significance of safeguarding history and culture in a nation with 5,000 years of heritage, noting that "There's so much in the past that can be learned from and used to make our lives better in the present moment."

Addressing the current trend of artificial intelligence, Cook expressed his view on technology's purpose: enriching lives, enhancing productivity, and boosting creativity. He firmly asserted technology's supplementary role: "But it does not and it should not replace human being. It's a complement rather than a replacement."

Fast food has been gradually replacing the traditional family meal. Dinner used to be a time to slow down, when kids learned from their parents. Today, quality has given way to speed. The phrase "fast-food culture" extends beyond meals — it represents a way of life where patience has become a thing of the past.

In addition, the global spread of fast food has led to sameness across borders. Fast food chains offer almost the same menu whether you're in Mumbai or Miami. They're like a bulldozer (推土机). It flattens varied cooking traditions and replaces them with a one-size-fits-all offering.

Fast food, despite its convenience, often comes at a cost. Fast-food chains are often found in lower-income neighborhoods. This has created "food deserts" areas where affordable, healthy food is limited. The result isa vicious cycle (恶性循环). Those who can least afford the health impacts of bad eating habits end up eating the most fast food. When people say you are what you eat, it's not just about physical health. It's also about the social structures. Fast-food culture worsens the unfairness already present in our society.

We may not be able to completely avoid fast food. After all, it has its place in a modern, fast- paced world. However, recognizing its harm to health and social structures is the first step towards change.

It's time we treated food as more than just a short stop to rest and eat in our busy day. Its meaning lies in the richness of our traditions, the diversity of our cultures, and the relationships we develop. Let's not let fast food take this away from us.

UNESCO has recognized more than a thousand cultural and natural places as World Heritages. From geological wonders to marvels of engineering, they could be your next vacation. Here are some incredible global treasures to get you going.

Watch shadow puppets in Indonesia.

Shadows come to life in the artful hands of an Indonesian Dalang, an expert storyteller who makes the puppets move behind a screen that has a light behind it. This creates exciting shadow plays that entertain kids and grown-ups alike. It's also on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage that help tell the tale of our shared humanity.

Spot wildlife wonders in Botswana.

The Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is one of southern Africa's most biodiverse freshwater watersheds and a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. The delta sustains the planet's most endangered animals. From navigating canals in canoes to camping in nearby national parks, a family-friendly safari here can excite even the most jaded teen.

See Northern Ireland's coastal wonderland.

Giantf ‘s Causeway is a volcanic formation of nearly 40,000 hexagonal columns(六角形柱子), created 60 million years ago. According to legend, this geological marvel is the handiwork of mythical warrior Finn McCool, who built a bridge across the Irish Sea to attack enemies in the Scottish Hebrides. It's a World Heritage site uniquely suited to spark the imagination of children while offering a fascinating experience for the whole family.

Camp in a biosphere (生物圈) in Mexico.

Sian Ka'an, which means "origin of the sky" in Maya language, is a 1.3-million-acre biosphere reserve on the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Extending from tropical forests to coral reefs along the coast, the reserve counts sea turtles, crocodiles, spider monkeys, nurse sharks, and flamingos as local residents. Families can rent beachside tent cabins and book kayaking, fly-fishing, cenote snorkeling, and canal tours within the reserve.

It was early spring and Nana was in the backyard with her grandchildren. Amy, Michael, and Justin were playing when Nana said, "I'm going to start planting my garden. Who wants to help me?"

"What are going to plant, Nana?" asked Amy. "I like big, yellow sunflowers."

"I'm going to plant vegetables. That way we can have them to eat when they are ready," said Nana.

"How long does that take?" asked Michael. He liked vegetables sometimes, especially carrots.

"It will take a few months before anything is ready to eat," answered Nana. The children were surprised.

"Months? Why would you do all that work and then have to wait so long?" asked Amy. "You should just go to the store and buy them."

"Patience, my sweeties! Don' t you know food always tastes best when you grow it yourself?" replied Nana. "And if all of you come to help, it won't be too much work."

"I'll help you, Nana," offered Justin. He put down the soccer ball and went to look at the gardening tools Nana had laid out. "What do we do first?" Michael and Amy came over to look, too.

Nana taught Justin how to use a trowel (小铲子) to dig small rows of holes for the seeds. Next, Nana showed Amy how to pour the seeds into each hole. And it was Michael's job to cover up the holes with soil. Finally, Amy wrote the vegetable names on sticks that Justin pushed into the ground. "This way we can remember which vegetable seeds we have planted," said Nana.

When they had planted everything, the children took turns filling up the watering can so that Nana could make the soil nice and wet for the seeds to start to grow.

"Now we just water them a little every day, and with some time and sunshine, we'll have some delicious things to eat in the summer," said Nana.

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Whenever the grandchildren came to visit, they would dash into the garden.

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My favorite food is tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert (know) for its rich flavor and texture. I first tried it about two years ago, I visited a bakery with my parents. Each spoonful of this amazing dessert is a light, creamy experience to remember. There are three layers of the cake and the cheese is between the layers, (make) the dessert feel soft and smooth. There is also a bitter taste of coffee, this flavor is not very strong. Tiramisu does not look very attractive — it's brown, because of the coffee and dark chocolate, it's white, because of the cream and cheese — but all these ingredients make it taste delicious! Since I tried it for the first time, tiramisu (become) my favorite dessert. I have also learnt that the name tiramisu means "cheer me up" in Italian and there have been efforts to have tiramisu (recognize) as part of Italy's cultural heritage due to (globe) popularity. Whenever I feel unhappy, I eat this dessert and it does make me feel (good).

I did the2 resume (简历) thing, but failed. Again and again. Then a man told me about a government retraining program. "The3 will pay for the jobless to go to a nursing school. If you're interested, go see Mr. Hill. He's4."

"I must forget about the past and5 my mind," I said to myself.

The next day, I found Mr. Hill's office but was6 to the counseling (咨询) office after he told me what the first man had said. The fellow there7 what Mr. Hill had told me and took me to another office, where I was told the same thing.

I needed a breath of8 air, so I stepped outside into the warm sunshine.9 ran through my head: Do not give up. Don't let those people10 you.

My11 in the business world told me to go to the person at the top.

I found the nursing office and12 was led to the head of the nursing school. Fifteen minutes into the13, she said, "Be here tomorrow morning, 9:00 sharp!"

Attending college full-time for two years with no income wasn't14. However, I graduated with a degree and acquired a (n) career that allowed me to15 almost anywhere in the world. All it took was an open mind, faith in myself, and motivation.

Evaluate your skills and interests.

A good start for planning your study and career is to evaluate your interests and strengths. List your favourite hobbies and interests. Make sure to start the process long before you apply to universities. You may be very good at maths and science, perform well in biology, or have excellent creative abilities. These all help to develop an idea of a possible study and career direction.

Explore subjects, degrees and careers.

You must be prepared to do some work and research to discover what is available in different fields and the associated degrees needed for a career. It is important to remember that not all degrees apply to only one specific field or area of work. They can be transferable (可转移的).

Develop a career plan and set study goals.   

With a sense of your skills, interests and academic path, the next step is to create a plan of action. These goals should be in keeping with your skills, attributes (特质) and personality. That way, they're achievable. Make a list of the key things that you hope to achieve within a given time frame.

It's up to you now. You are well on your way to finding the path to your desired career. It's always a big step in deciding what to do and study. However, with the knowledge of what's required to achieve your goals and an understanding of who you are, you can make informed choices.

A. Make your decision.

B. Understand entry requirements.

C. Remember to add a wider set of goals to your plan.

D. Don't forget that new jobs are being developed and created.

E. It can help you understand what is needed for particular career paths.

F. Academic degrees, such as a BA, can open up opportunities in many fields.

G. Once you have made your list, match it with your skills, knowledge, and academic strengths.

"Food carries the emotional charge of a flag, which is crucial to claiming deep historical roots," maintains von Bremzen. Indeed the rise of gastro tourism (美食旅游) has meant anyone with an interest in cuisine will want to travel to, say, Italy, to experience pasta in its spiritual home.

"Does food taste different when we imagine it represents a spirit of place?" von Bremzen asks. Her response is yes, but her book asks the reader to add another layer to the culinary (食物的) experience: As much as these foods signify a charming education in history, we often don't get the deeper story behind cooking culture, which invariably includes many social issues.

Take pizza, the star of the fascinating chapter about Naples. In Naples in the late 19th century, people primarily ate porridge and black bread. Many believed that life might be better outside the country. From 1880 to 1915, 13 million Italians emigrated (移民) to North and South America. In places like New York City, they ate inexpensive pizza to remind them of their homeland.

Those pies came to symbolize Italian food in the US. Meanwhile, interest in pizza back in Italy had been stagnant (无变化的). In 1807 there were 54 recorded pizza spots in Naples, and by 1907 the number had barely doubled. Now there are more than 3,000. Pizza needed to take a road trip to establish its Italianness "first to immigrants, then to the rest of the world", von Bremzen writes.

France's most well-known meal these days isn't stewed meat. It's the French taco, the globally influenced fast-food item that's stormed the country over the past dozen years, featuring a variety of fillings — ironically, often including a nonlocal product: French fries.

The history lessons and von Bremzen's encounters with local personalities are so entertaining that I'd follow her anywhere.