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At the 2024 Spring Festival Gala, a breathtaking performance, with robots dancing as (grace) as humans, stole the show, blending cutting-edge technology with (art) beauty.

The dance, (feature) over 50 humanoid robots moving in perfect harmony, created an amazing and charming "digital ballet." (equip) with advanced sensors and AI algorithms, they turned round, over, and even balanced on one leg. Behind the magic was a talented team of engineers and artists from UBTech Robotics, a leading Chinese tech company based in Shenzhen. For over a year, they (work) tirelessly to design the robots' movements, combining programming skills with creative dancing. The team even drew (inspire) from traditional Chinese dance styles to give the robots a unique cultural charm!

This performance wasn't just entertainment showcased China's rapid progress in robotics and AI. It also set off interesting question: Can machines express emotions? While robots lack feelings, their perfectly timed movements and "eye" LED displays mimicked (模拟) joy and energy, making the audience cheer wildly.

For students like you, this performance, technology meets art, is inspiring. It reminds us that fields like programming, engineering, and design can coexist art. Who knows? Maybe one day YOU could join a team like UBTech and design robots that dance, sing, or even tell stories! So next time you watch a sci-fi movie, remember: the future is already here—and it dances!

Her Sport shared the footage on the Internet, where it received over one million4. "Lynda Elmore was the final finisher at the Manchester Marathon — completing the 42.2-kilometer distance in 7 hours, 18 minutes and 18 seconds," they wrote, "Her5 is priceless. What a proud moment."

In the comment section, Lynda received6 but positive encouragement. People were truly7 that she'd finished the Manchester Marathon,8 whether she came in first or last.

"An amazing woman!" wrote one user. "She ran just as far as the winner! Never forget that." Another added, "The last person to cross that line finishes ahead of the millions who didn't even9 it."

It's not just Lynda's achievement that makes this story10, although finishing the Manchester Marathon is truly a monumental feat (壮举). Even though it took her a little while11 than the other runners, she still crossed the finish line, and everyone was still extremely proud of her. More12, she was proud of herself.

What a beautiful13 Lynda is spreading with her positive example! Always remember to give yourself14 for your achievements,15 you don't reach your goals as quickly as you expected.

Way back in our childhood, we all learned the difference between a noun and a verb. With such a clear definition, it was easy to spot the difference. Not so in adulthood, where we are expected to "foot" bills, "chair" committees, and "dialogue" with political opponents(对手). Chances are you didn't feel uncomfortable about the sight of those verbed nouns.

"The verbing of nouns is as old as the English language," says Patricia O'Conner, a former editor at The New York Times Book Review. Experts guess that 20 percent of all English verbs were originally nouns. And the phenomenon seems to be snowballing. Since 1900, about 40 percent of all new verbs have come from nouns.

Even though conversion(转化) is quite common, plenty of grammarians object to the practice. William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, in The Elements of Style-the Bible for the use of American English-have this to say: "Many nouns lately have been pressed into service as verbs. Not all are bad, but all are questionable." The Chicago Manual of Style takes a similar standpoint, advising writers to use verbs with great care.

"Sometimes people object to a new verb because they dislike what is unfamiliar to them," says O'Conner. That's why we're comfortable "hosting" a party, but we might feel upset by the thought of "medaling" in sports. So are there any rules for verbing? Benjamin Dreyer, copy chief at Random House, doesn't offer a rule, but suggests that people think twice about "verbifiing" a noun if it's easily replaceable by an already existing popular verb. Make sure it's descriptive but not silly-sounding, he says.

In the end, however, style is subjective(主观的). Easy conversion of nouns to verbs has been part of English grammar for centuries; it is one of the processes that make English "English." Not every coinage (新创的词语) passes into general use, but as for trying to end verbing altogether, forget it.

The anecdote (轶事) above is a semi-conversation I had in Malaysia years ago. A three-week stay in Malaysia once every few years was often the best part of my summers - what more can you ask from a food heaven? But besides the family, food, and escape that Malaysia offered, trips also brought mixed feelings of guilt (愧疚) that I just couldn't seem to translate. For one month every few summers, I got a taste of what it feels to be an outsider in my own culture, looking in. I was a girl lost in translation, quietly absorbing the various tongues shouted in the wet markets, and nodding along at my grandparents' huge family dinners.

In America though, I am a different person. I don't think twice about my grammar when speaking. I don't struggle with the words and fear that my stories won't get through to people. So as a native English speaker, I do not have to worry daily about whether I'm judged for having an accent or whether I'm misunderstood across languages. In Malaysia, I naturally burst out "have you eaten?" instead of recalling the Malaysian expressions "you makan already?" In Malaysia, everything about the way I speak — my accent, intonation, sentence structure, slang — gives me away. My American-ness is seen in the way I talk, dress, and act. Maybe my face could pass for a Malaysian local, but once I open my mouth to speak I am so clearly not. It is uncomfortable and awkward, and sometimes I wonder if I did not look Asian at all would it be better, since there would be no more language expectation for me than for a white tourist.

Accommodation Prices

2 nights       3 nights       4 nights

£410       £555       £620

(Please note there is an additional £60 charge per dog per stay in Eider.)

Rules

* The park closes strictly at 9 pm. Check-in times are strictly between the hours of 4 pm — 8 pm.

* Dogs must be kept under control, on a lead and accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Dogs are not permitted in any play areas.

* Bicycles, electric scooters (踏板车), and motorized scooters are allowed, and all road rules must be observed.

* Vehicles must be parked in the main car park and keep to the 5mph speed limit.

It was a Saturday. I can't recall if the weather was sunny or cloudy, hot or cold, warm or chilly, but I distinctly remember it was a weekend day since the mall was packed with people.

I was accompanying my mother that day. Being short and skinny, she tends to go unnoticed in crowds because she is ordinary.

On that day we wandered down the avenue, stealing brief glimpses of window boutiques (精品店) while we understand our shopping would be minimal, just like always. I recall looking up at the passersby as we made our way down the street. Ladies wore five-inch heels (高跟鞋) that clicked importantly on the floor and bright, luxury clothing. A sense of discomfort began to grow in my heart. I tried to push it out, but once it took root it refused to go. It got more unbearable with every second until I could deny it no longer; I was ashamed of my mother.

It was evident we were in a high-class neighborhood — the luxurious surroundings left no doubt about that. We lived in a small, overpriced apartment located at the county border that Mom had specifically picked for its reputable schools. As I looked at the passers-by and then turned accusing eyes on Mom. I realized for the first time that we didn't belong there. I could see the deep wrinkles around Mom's eyes and mouth. She wore cheap, old clothes, and shoes with the soles (鞋底) worn down. Exhaustion showed in her eyes from working long hours to make ends meet, while premature gray streaks ran through her hair. Staring at her, I felt a pang of shame.

There was nothing extraordinary about my mom's looks, but at that particular moment, her plainness made her stand out. Saying I'd meet her at the clothes store around the corner, I hurried away to the bathroom. I didn't want to be seen with her, although there was no one important around to see me anyway. When I finally made my way to the store with hesitant steps, I found that Mom wasn't there.

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I had no choice but to look for her in other stores in the area.

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Faced with my mother's offer, I felt ashamed of my own thoughts.

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Dujiangyan is the (old) man-made water system in the world, and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. Built over 2, 200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China, this amazing engineering (achieve) is still used today.

In ancient times, the region in which Dujiangyan now stands suffered regular floods (cause) by overflow from the Minjiang River. To help the victims of the flooding, Li Bing, the region governor, together with his son, decided to find effective solution. Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing (natural). Better still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making suitable for farming.

Once the system (finish), no more floods occurred and the people were able to live peacefully. Today, Dujiangyan is admired by scientists from around the world because of one feature. Unlike modern dams the water is blocked with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally, (enable) ecosystem (生态系统) and fish populations to exist in harmony.

One of my6 in becoming a scientist is Barbara McClintock. She has been awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. At 25 she already had her PhD in botany and after that she started her7 as the leader in the development of maize cytogenetics (玉米细胞遗传学) and she was8 to that research for the rest of her life.

If I am lucky and given the9 to achieve my ambition as a scientist, I want to be like Doctor McClintock. She10 something that helped the other scientists11 the thing about genetics that did not just help her generation but also the future generation.

I know I will be able to achieve my12 as long as I put my heart and perseverance into it. If I am lucky enough to achieve my goal, I will share my13 with all the kids who also love science and want to become scientists. My future will be as14 as the stars in the night sky. My future is still far but I will make the most of all in the15 to achieve my greatest ambition of becoming a scientist.

Limits are blocks between you and your success. You will face great resistance when attempting to break through the limits. It could be fear, lack of confidence, physical disabilities, and mental block. If you desire a life of success, you must face the resistance and push yourself beyond the limits. Here are tips for you to succeed.

Don't wait for external motivation to make the first move. Discover your inner motivation! It could be a motivational video, articles, TED Talks, or quotes. Ensure it is something that fills you with passion and drive to get things done. Inspiration can push you forward.

Take on a little more than you think you can. Pushing past your limits means taking on newer, harder challenges. If you're not challenging yourself to do bigger and better things regularly, you're only working within what you already can do.

Work on your goals a little each day. Chances are great that you need to build your empire brick by brick. That takes time and regular effort. That is, there is not a day that you don't work on your big goals, at least a little bit. It can be fifteen minutes dedicated to doing one small thing that will get you closer to that big thing you want to accomplish.

Find someone who supports you and encourages you to keep going. Having someone to support you can balance out the impact of any negative thinking that may limit you. It could be a life coach, friend, parent, or your wife or husband. They can help you make the push you need to get out of your comfort zone.

A. If you don't do this, your goals and dreams will remain out of reach.

B. Even small help makes a big difference when facing challenges.

C. That's just standing still without making any real progress.

D. A smart strategy is to follow the "No Zero Days" rule.

E. Progress comes step by step.

F. Find what truly excites you.

G. Motivate yourself.

However, if you put decals (贴花纸) or colorful stickers outside of your windows, the birds are more likely to see the barrier and therefore avoid it. Remember: never inside your window; always outside of your window.

"Double-glazed (双层的) windows reflect a lot of light, especially when you view them from a slight angle, as a flying bird would do,"Swaddle told Salon. He is the corresponding author of a recent study which tries to figure out how this basic reality of physics impacts on a bird's experience as it flies near a standard window. For their experiment, researchers had birds perform repeated and controlled flight trials near windows with film (薄膜) products, BirdShades film and Haverkamp film, respectively.

"In our collision avoidance trials, BirdShades increased window avoidance by 47% and the Haverkamp increased avoidance by 39%. But neither product was effective when the films were applied to the internal surface of windows," the authors concluded.

When breaking down the problem of avoiding window collisions from a bird's point of view, Swaddle explained, "The light and reflected imagery from the external surface of the glass is sufficient toobscure a film or decal that is stuck to the inner surface from being seen clearly."

If you want to protect birds from easily avoidable deaths without buying window film products, there are other solutions. Swaddle recommended "pleasing fritted glass that could be used in new construction and which is also bird-friendly". Besides, he notes that screens can be helpful as well, not only by limiting reflectiveness but by providing birds with a cushion if they make impact. It is also possible to use everyday household objects to signal to birds that there are barriers—netting, bits of string, colorful stickers, and paint. These can all be used to this effect.

Water was stored in tiny glass beads (珠子) in the lunar dirt where meteorite (陨石) impacts occur. These shiny, multicolored glass beads were in samples returned from the moon by China in 2020. The beads range in size from the width of one hair to several hairs; the water content was just a very small part of that, according to Hui HeJiu of Nanjing University, who took part in the study.

Since there are billions if not trillions of these impact beads, that could amount to substantial amounts of water, but mining it would be tough, according to the team. "Yes, it will require lots and lots of glass beads. There are lots and lots of beads on the moon," said Hui in an email.

"These beads could continually yield water thanks to the constant bombardment by hydrogen in the solar wind. The findings are based on 32 glass beads randomly selected from lunar dirt returned from the Chang'e 5 moon mission. Therefore, more samples will be studied," said Hui.

These impact beads are everywhere, the result of the cooling of melted material pushed out by incoming space rocks. Water could be got by heating the beads, possibly by future robotic missions. "More studies are needed to determine whether this would be feasible and, if so, whether the water would be safe to drink. This shows water can be recharged on the moon's surface…a new water reservoir on the moon," said Hui.

Previous studies found water in glass beads formed by lunar volcanic activities, based on samples returned by the Apollo moonwalkers more than a half-century ago. These, too, could provide water not only for use by future crews, but for rocket fuel.

Ferrell's heart ached when she read the message. She knew she had to do something. She sent them a wind chime (风铃) with the message "Listen to the wind and know that I am near." written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old's bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants. Ferrell says, "I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time."

This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. In fact, for her 47th birthday in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization devoted to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff. "I believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference," Ferrell explains. "It's amazing to see the joy on people's faces when you do something unexpected for them."

To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. She put out a call on her Facebook page, asking for information on people who could use a little help. Over the years, she has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found through Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. Her grandkids often join her on these missions, making it a family affair. "It's amazing to see the joy on people's faces," she says. "And it's even more rewarding when my grandkids are involved. They learn the value of kindness and compassion."

Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises. Her family often gives her extra birthday cash, jokingly warning her not to spend it on others, but she always does. "I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like YESSS!" she says with a laugh. "It's my party, and I'll give if I want to!"

The Seagull

By Anton Chekhov

Price: $40.4

The book is a scene-of-life read set in the Russian countryside at the end of the 19th century. All characters are dissatisfied with their lives. Some want love. Some want success. No one, however, ever seems to get happiness. Some people view The Seagull as a tragic (悲剧的) play about always unhappy people. Others see it as a humorous and bitter book, making fun of humans' foolishness.

Candide

By Voltaire

Price: $48.6

Voltaire offers his view of society in Candide. The book was published in 1759, and it is often considered the author's most important work. A simple-minded young man, Candide is sure his world is the best of all worlds, but a trip around the world opens his eyes about what he believes to be true.

Jane Eyre

By Charlotte Bronte

Price: $128.6

Charlotte Bronte's heroine was one of the first in English literature to serve as first-person narrator (讲述者) of her own life story. Jane falls in love with a rich man, Rochester, but on her own terms, and only after he has proven himself worthy of her.

The Bluest Eye

By Toni Morrison

It tells a story of Pecola Breedlove, a young African American girl who dreams of having blue eyes-a sign of acceptance in a world ruled by white conceptions of beauty.

Animated Film "Chang An" Love Letter to Golden Age of Poetry

A Chinese animated (动画) film, Chang An, featuring some of China's most well-known poets has been a surprise hit at the box office. Since its release on July 8, the film (fetch) over 700 million yuan, leading the domestic box office over the weekend. It is also a success by (arouse) enthusiasm for poetic romance in the hearts of moviegoers.

The film is set by in the Tang dynasty, is often seen as a golden age in Chinese history from 618A.D.to 907 A.D. due to its (economy) and cultural prosperity, describing the stories of Gao Shi and Li Bai, their struggles to better themselves and society in the Tang dynasty.

Sitting in cinemas (crowd) with moviegoers of all age groups, the audience eagerly recited poetry alongside the actors on screen as they headed down memory lane. The movie is undoubtedly a masterpiece showing characteristics of Chinese culture to the world. "The most fascinating part of the film is realizing that these familiar names were not just great poets real people with flesh and blood," Liao Kun, a Guangdong resident who watched the movie Saturday, told Sixth Tone.

Zhou Jing, the chief director, (stress) after the film's debut (首秀), "We created Chang'an to explore into the limitless treasures of Chinese culture through animation." Xie Junwei, who co-directed the movie with Zou Jing, said the film was aimed at increasing (aware) among young Chinese of traditional Chinese culture and history. "We want to tell the stories of the brilliant figures to young people through an animated film so that they can have a deeper understanding and more enthusiasm our history and classic works," Xie told domestic media Beijing Daily.

Down below4 a boy of about four. Filled with a mixture of5 and happiness, he stomped (踩) through the puddle, mud and water flying. He walked, stomped, splashed through that puddle6, happily enjoying what mother nature had left for him.

Not more than ten feet away stood his mother. She didn't scold him.7, she watched with a pleasant smile on her face. She showed no8 for a little mud and for the laundry she would later have to do. As for me, it was a (n)9 moment that changed the way I will forever view my role as a mother.

The little boy probably will10 each afternoon that his mother takes him outside, as he11. He may not remember each little thing that happens each time his mother lets him12 his world. But he will remember that his mother13 him and he will know that she helps him to learn and grow in a pleasant and fun environment.

Maybe we can all learn from the innocence of14 that views a rainstorm not as something to run through or to avoid, but something meant to explore, to15 and to love.

Wash your hands

When it comes to preventing the spread of infectious diseases, proper hand hygiene (卫生) is vital. and from there to your eyes and mouth where they can gain access to inside your body. Thus, washing your hands is one of the first steps to take to reduce the transfer of infectious agents.

Avoid touching your face, eyes, and nose

People tend to touch their face several times throughout the day. This is when the infectious agents in your hands gain access to your body., the eyes, the nose and the mouth do allow.

Prepare and store food safely

Some pathogens can be transferred into your body via food (so called foodborne illnesses)., it can multiply and cause illness. Thus, it is vital you prepare and store all food appropriately.

Travel wisely

Be aware of the risks of infection that increase when you travel. Some infections may be more common in places where you are traveling compared to where you live. Talk to your doctor about important vaccinations to get before traveling..

A. If you are ever exposed to the pathogen

B. Pathogens are easily transferred (转移) to your skin

C. This allows you to be more prepared to the native pathogens

D. With some healthy habits, you can keep many illnesses at bay

E. Once food is consumed and the pathogen gains access to your body

F. Understanding infectious diseases helps you manage your risk factors

G. Where an undamaged skin does not allow transfer of pathogens into the body

Each new robot is no bigger than the tip of a sharpened pencil. They are magnetic (有磁性的) and shaped like stars. When sunlight hits them, they produce chemical reactions that push them through water in a specific direction. When they find a piece of plastic, they stick to it and start to break it down. When the light goes out, they let go and are free to be used again.

"This work is great," says Douglas Blackiston at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. He's a biologist who did not work on the project but knows about such devices. He's been designing robots out of living cells, including some that might help with pollution cleanup. Speaking of the new one, he mentions that, "These robots can eat plastic. They chew it up. Or they can recover it and be collected with a magnet. Scientists love robots with all these capabilities. "

Chemist Martin Pumera at the Czech University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague led the project. He studies ways to build microrobots. About a decade ago, he says, scientists began developing tiny bots that could move themselves in water. Then, they had to find them a mission and thought "Let's make them do something useful." Since then, Pumera has focused on the problem posed by microplastics, which are everywhere—from the bottom of the ocean to air blowing onto ice atop mountains. They've turned up in drinking water, both bottled and tap water, and some studies estimate that trillions of pieces of plastic end up in the world's waters. The plastic has many sources, from drinking straws and shopping bags to laundry and cleaning wipes. Plastic doesn't easily degrade or fall apart, and that's always been one of its appeals.

Pumera says his final goal is to make cheap and environmentally friendly robots that can be used anywhere in the world.

Recovery efforts in the wild began in 1987 on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. In a ground-breaking successful experiment, eight captive (圈养的) wolves were released this year into North Carolina, eventually growing into a population over 100, reaching a peak of around 120 wolves in 2012. But illegal hunting and management changes by the Fish and Wildlife Service resulted in their numbers plummeting.

In the spring, conservationists celebrated a small bit of good news when four captive-born pups (幼兽) were placed into a cave and successfully adopted by a wild red wolf mother. Meanwhile, another four adults were released into the wild. The pups are thought to be still alive and healthy. But the adults didn't go well. In the months after release, three were struck by cars and killed, and the fourth was fatally shot on private land.

To boost the population after these deaths, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in November that it planned to release nine adult red wolves into their recovery area this winter, land within and surrounding two wildlife reserves.

The Service also recently announced it would withdraw a 2018 proposal to shrink (缩小) the red wolves' protected area in North Carolina by 90 percent, after a lawsuit accused the agency of going against the Endangered Species Act. Ron Sutherland of the Wildlands Network says it's crucial that the agency has abandoned this wrong-headed proposal. And yet the situation now is even more urgent than it was in 2018 — this should launch the conservation community in the U. S. into crisis mode to save this species and bring it back from the extinction.

Join us for our 9th season of free lectures in 2024. All lectures start at 11:15 A.M. Doors open at 10:30 A.M. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis, so plan to come early. Call (555) 757-4310 if you have any questions.

March 30       Melville Hall

Nation of Ulysses: James Joyce and the Great American Novel

Dr. Carl Morris

One of the country's foremost experts on modern American literature, Dr. Morris will discuss the influence of Irish novelist and poet James Joyce on the modern American novel.

April 5       Science Hall, Room 130

Beaches in Peril: Maryton's Human and Animal Populations in Conflict

Dr. Elizabeth Thorogood

A Maryton College biology instructor and Life Sciences Department chair, Dr. Thorogood will describe the impact that booming residential construction is having on Maryton's coastal wildlife.

April 12       Maryton School of Business, Room 255

Europe and the Italian Perspective

Silvio Paretti

Mr. Paretti, who served as the Italian ambassador to the United States for six years, will present an insightful overview of recent political and economic upheavals (动荡) within the European Union.

April 19       Lecture Room 4

Men on the Moons? — The possibility of life on Jupiter's moons

Karen Godwin

Famous for her radio show "Science and the Stars," Ms. Godwin discusses recent discoveries about the moons of Jupiter and the possibility of life beyond the Earth.