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The afternoon sun cast long shadows over the murky (浑浊的) river where 17-year-old Mia stood clutching a water sample bottle, its glass surface fogged with condensed (恐惧的) dread. For weeks, iridescent foam (彩虹般的泡沫) had choked Willow Creek's bends — the once-pristine lifeline of her coastal hometown now reeked of metallic bitterness. Her biology teacher's warning echoed through the humid air: "This isn't natural algal bloom — someone's dumping chemicals under moonlight."

Her father's fishing boat "Mariner's Pride" bobbed nearby, its peeling sapphire paint (蓝宝石漆)   mirroring the town's fading fortunes. Mayor Thompson's booming voice from last week's town hall resurfaced: "Sacrifices must be made! This factory will resurrect our economy!" Yet the shorelines told their grim tale — carcasses of silver mullets glistening under cruel sunlight, their gills (鳃) clogged with fluorescent sludge (荧光污泥).

At the weathered oak dinner table, Mia pushed the lab report across cracked porcelain plates. "The toxicity levels here could trigger..." Her voice wavered as spectrometer graphs trembled in her grip. Her father's chair screeched backward. "Enough!" His sunburnt neck corded with tension. "You think I enjoy hauling empty nets (空网)? But without Thompson's factory…" He gestured toward Timmy Wheeler's house where construction workers' laughter drifted through thin walls — the Wheelers had finally replaced their tarpaulin roof.

The grandfather clock's pendulum (钟摆) sliced through silence like a guillotine (断头台). Outside, waves battered the breakwater with unnatural ferocity, their thunderous rhythm syncing with Mia's pounding temples.

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Mia's fingers trembled as she stared at the uneaten meal.

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Dawn revealed an unexpected sight.

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（1）表达衷心感谢；

（2）表现辅导作用；

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Distinguished Mr. Smith,

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Yours,

Li Hua

— John Masefield

When I first read this line by England's Poet Laureate, it1   me.   What   did Masefield mean? Without thinking about it much, I had always assumed that the2 was true. But his serious assurance was3. I was deeply attracted by it.

Slowly, I seemed to4 his meaning and realized the wisdom that happiness makes possible lies in clear perception(洞察力), not5 by anxiety nor dimmed by despair and boredom, and without the blind6 caused by fear.

Active happiness—not mere satisfaction or7—often comes suddenly, like an April shower or the unfolding of a bud. Then you discover what kind of wisdom has8 it. Amazingly, in your eyes, the grass is greener; bird songs are sweeter; the9   of your friends are more understandable, and more forgivable. Happiness is like a pair of eyeglasses correcting your10 vision.

Nor are the11 of happiness limited to what is near around you. Unhappy, with your thoughts focused on your emotional woes (痛苦) , your vision is cut short as though blocked by a wall. Happy, the wall12.

Consequently, the long vision is there for the seeing. The ground at your feet, the world about you—people, thoughts, emotions, pressures—are now13 a larger scene. Everything covers a fairer14. Everything around you, whether it is encouraging or frustrating, no longer seems such a big deal. And here is the beginning of15.

Sometimes having a friend who thinks he knows everything and always offers his unsolicited (未经要求的) advice can really make one upset. But with some ways, you can easily cope with that friend. Also a know-it-all friend often acts as if he were the best.

Try to understand. There may be a reason why your know-it-all friend does so. Maybe he has low self-esteem, or he's not happy in his life. This tip is very important, especially if the know-it-all is your best friend.

Give him a little attention. Giving a little attention is one of the best ways to deal with a know-it-all friend. Show some enthusiasm for what the know-it-all friend says to give him enough attention. Or this can lead to his giving more unsolicited advice.

Often the know-it-all friend can say some not-so-nice things, and these things are usually about you. Never take his comments and advice personally. If you do so, you may really begin to become unnecessarily anxious.

Have a talk with him. If you're sick and tired of all the unsolicited advice, come right out with it. Speak politely and don't insult him. Try to find a good time to talk to him. Tell your know-it-all friend how it makes you feel and maybe he will respond well.

A. Feel free to ignore him all the time.

B. Don't take his comments personally.

C. However, make sure you don't overdo it.

D. Try not to go to those places where you think he'll be.

E. If you have such a friend, here are a few tips on coping with him.

F. Try to understand him and understand why he acts the way that he does.

G. You need to know what you' re going to say and be sure to use only kind words.

The traditional songs of American childhood are disappearing and becoming victims of pervasive pop culture and funding cuts in arts education in elementary schools. Among the endangered or lost are songs tied to periods of American history like I've Been Working on the Railroad and nursery rhymes such as Mary Had a Little Lamb.

Dr. Patricia Foy, a children's music, specialist, says such songs help children connect with culture, history, their ancestors and the people around them. But in a survey, music teachers said songs that could be considered American children's musical heritage aren't often part of the public school curriculum.

Experts are concerned by the findings. Composer and folk song scholar Ruth Crawford Seeger long held that kids need the children's songs of their nation to help them understand the workings of the world. "They hold unique value to American children, as well as American history and culture," she wrote.

However, not everyone agrees with her. "Children will find the music they need," said Dr. Arthur Jones, senior clinical professor of psychology at the University of Denver. "Even in this commercial environment, there's a lot of music that speaks to kids' experiences."

But Diane Kresh, director of Public Service Collections in the Library of Congress, said, "Teaching traditional songs in school allows children, at an early age, to discover and explore their nation and roots. It is not only true for American children but also works in any school of the world."

"As a country becomes more commercially centered, it loses some respect for its heritage," says John Feierabend, an expert in early childhood education. "Many countries have spoken out about the importance of preserving the folk songs that belong to those heritages. I think the best hope is to find balance. We can't stop the commercial hurricane, but we can try to preserve some of our cultural heritage."

Lee Hui Ling was exposed to environmental and social issues at a young age. Born into a family of artists, her mother had a strong environmental conscience, which she had expressed through her art and passed on to her daughter.

After graduating from the Sarah Lawrence College in New York and moving back to Malaysia, Hui Ling's concerns for the environment grew, particularly after the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011, her mother's hometown. Hui Ling responded by setting up a Greenpeace Malaysia online community on various social media platforms.

A committed volunteer and a natural leader, Hui Ling was involved from the very beginning. She helped to organize and lead at meet-ups in cafes and community halls, as well as run workshops, and training. Taking direct action, she has participated in various campaigns like Break Free from Plastic.

"Environmental activism has taught me that doing good is not a sprint, but a marathon, and we need to develop the endurance to make it through the difficult times," she said. "I think activism has been normalized, and with that kind of normalization, it brings a level of safety. It becomes a very effective way to speak about social issues and affect change."

An artist and educator, Hui Ling organized participatory art projects in line with Greenpeace Malaysia campaigns on deforestation, and plastic pollution. One of them was the Wings of Paradise project, where she led a team of 30 youth volunteers in creating a 64-meter-long mural as part of a global street art campaign against deforestation in Papua.

"There is a climate emergency," said Hui Ling. "However, there is a beacon of hope in the youth activism of the last few years. The youths of today are well organized, and passionate in expressing their desire for positive change and a green and sustainable future for all."

How does it work?

Submit an original poem or choose one of your existing poems from the site. Check out our entry criteria, and then submit your entry before the deadline! The following month, we will announce the winners on our contest Summary Page. Additionally, all nominated (提名的) poems will be displayed on our site and will feature a special badge (徽章).

What about the awards?

The top three winners will receive cash prizes. Five runners-up will receive a personalized teacup featuring their winning poem. And that's not all—at the end of the year, the twelve monthly winners will compete for the Poem of the Year grand prize of $1, 000.

How do you decide who wins?

In this contest, you are the judges! Every nominee is qualified for one vote, each vote worth a single point. Once all the applications have been received or the submission period has been reached, you will be able to vote. You are not allowed to vote for yourself, and not voting will lower your poem grade by one point.

Yes! All our contestants are judges too!

Our poetry contests boast a clever twist! Our vision is that poetry is like art—it can be viewed and interpreted in various ways and it all comes down to taste and opinion. We offer judging guidelines to outline the key aspects of a good poem and encourage you to bring your own knowledge and experience together with ours when voting yourselves. We believe in our community and its power to create!

Let the games begin!

Harry Caine retired from a local power company. After his retirement, he just wanted to do something for his community. One day, he spotted many abandoned bikes, which were gathering dust in the neighbouring garages. "Why not fix them up and give them to those needy?" he thought. So he posted to an online group in his Alaska Homer, offering to fix people's bikes for free.

Soon some neighbors began to donate their abandoned bikes after their kids had outgrown them or adults had upgraded to new models. Then, in Harry's tidy little garage, he set about working. Its inner walls lined with tools, the garage held a workbench and repair stand. Classic rock music often drifted from its open doors, a sign that Harry was working hard. After Harry's highly skilled repairs, the donated bikes took on new looks and functioned very well.

One Saturday, Harry transported the first batch of six repaired bikes to a nearby food bank, a place that gave food to the poor. He camped out with his Free Bikes sign and waited to see whether the bikes were needed. Five minutes later, a little boy wearing worn-out clothes came up to Harry with a doubtful look, his eyes glued to a blue bike, "Is it really free?" the boy asked. "Yes. If you like it, it's yours." Harry answered joyfully. The boy beamed a broad smile. He briskly walked towards the blue bicycle. Then he touched its handle, pressed its bell, and explained how he had dreamed of owning one bicycle. Grinning with delight, Harry watched him pedal away and disappear in the distance. The following 30 minutes saw the remaining bikes ridden away, which gave him a sense of satisfaction.

As word of Harry's project spread, neighbors admirably called him Uncle Harry, and they kept him busy with a steady supply of bikes, helmets and even locks. However, with more abandoned bikes flooding in, Harry had his hands full and the repairing work was more than he could deal with.

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Knowing Harry's situation, a group of volunteers came to help him.

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To match each bike with its new owner, Harry gathered their specific needs.

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(1) 陈述观点；

(2) 说明理由。

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Should Music Classes Be Offered to Senior 3 Students?

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For so many years, our world has operated in a set cycle: work, earn money, spend it, and repeat. In the process, accumulation of unnecessary items will quickly lose their appeal and end up gathering dust. However, a powerful shift towards sustainability is now underway. The sharing economy, all about bonding people and resources, (become) very popular in Europe during the past decades.

In Germany, (drive) by the country's strong environmental consciousness and commitment to sustainability, the sharing economy has been embraced, giving rise to numerous platforms and services. For example, some popular car-platforms like Drivy showcase the (market) potential for collaborative and waste-reducing innovations.

And this is not just limited to businesses; it places greater emphasis ordinary individuals and communities. People are increasingly using thrift stores, donation stations and digital platforms (exchange) their unwanted items for free.

One such platform is GoHardcover, which revolutionizes book sharing by allowing readers to easily lend and borrow books, thus (form) a sustainable sharing cycle that reduces waste and carbon emissions. Users can create virtual (bookshelf) to share their collections and explore other books from fellow readers, makes literature more accessible and fosters a growing number of book lovers.

The sharing economy is creating a more sustainable, resource-efficient and connected future, where more individual participation will pave the way for a (bright) future.

With that vision, Jessica launched a garden4 in her community, inviting residents to join her in turning a5 plot into a green space. Though some were initially hesitant, her6 soon won them over. Thanks to Jessica's7 and everyone's effort, the unproductive plot blossomed into a welcoming8, where residents could stay away from their boredom. Meanwhile, participants learned a lot about gardening from Jessica.

To support the project, residents of all ages9. Some offered seeds, some shared tools, and others even donated money to10 the garden. Their small11 helped the garden remain thriving and accessible to all. However, its true value went beyond its physical beauty—It became a center of learning,12 and achieving common purpose.

When interviewed, Jessica13 that running the garden was not always easy. But she added, "Considering the joy and beauty our neighbors have14 together, I think everything is really15."

Emotions are a natural part of the human experience. And allowing emotions to exist as they are helps us to understand our emotions and take steps to manage them well. In our life, it is the process of accepting and embracing our emotions without trying to change them. It involves fully experiencing our feelings, whether they are positive or negative.

The process of training often involves engaging in various activities, which are beneficial to activate brain regions associated with positive ideas. For example, focusing on positive words or memories can activate brain regions linked to well-being, strengthening emotion regulation processes. Similarly, one way to regulate our emotions is to redirect our attention towards the positive. Studies show that shifting attention to positive aspects can reduce anxiety and improve emotional states.

Gratitude is a positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative. It is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. When we experience gratitude, we will feel grateful for something or someone in life and respond with positive feelings of kindness, warmth, and other forms of well-being. Gratitude has been shown to increase our positive emotions and improve the quality of our personal relationships. In reality, we can practice gratitude with gratitude lists, gratitude notes, and gratitude letters.

A. Positive emotions can be cultivated by training.

B. Emotion acceptance is important in emotion regulation.

C. These practices can finally improve our overall well-being.

D. So let's develop these skills by concentrating on the positive.

E. Building emotion regulation skills requires professional guidance.

F. If equipped with these skills, we can manage emotions effectively.

G. Emotional regulation is useful for people with mental health issues.

Resisting immediate rewards stimulates "cool" controlling strategies in the prefrontal cortex, while giving in to temptation involves emotional decision-making areas. Regular practice of these "cool" strategies contributes to cognitive reserve, which highlights the importance of mental stimulation. This regular practice will potentially delay cognitive decline. It's not just about willpower, but the ability to plan for the future, which is essential to make healthier lifestyle choices that benefit brain health.

These skills can be developed at any age. While early childhood lays the foundation for delayed gratification, adults can strengthen self-control through consistent practice. Strategies like setting specific goals enhance these abilities. Studies show those who regularly practice self-control tend to maintain better cognitive functions as they age, demonstrating stronger problem-solving skills.

Physical activity matters in this relationship. Research shows that higher physical activity is linked to better cognitive function, especially in older adults. Delaying gratification helps maintain regular exercise habits, creating a positive feedback circle that supports brain health. The more we practice delayed gratification, the more we strengthen our brain's ability of self-control and protect against future cognitive decline.

To develop these skills, start with small delays and gradually increase the waiting period. Set achievable goals and practice mindfulness to manage emotional urges. It's never too late to start building cognitive resilience, and the small choices we make today can have a lasting impact on our mental health in the long term.

To achieve that, the researchers from PhenoRob stress the importance of joint efforts and interdisciplinary (跨学科的) teamwork worldwide. For example, field-scanning drones with high-resolution cameras can detect plant diseases and assess plant health and productivity. While the collected data is growing rapidly, to truly transform farming practices, it still needs to be integrated with global datasets on plant genetics, weather conditions, soil types and farming methods.

Researchers also emphasize the importance of tracking the smart technologies used on farms globally. In this way, researches try to identify barriers to the adoption of technologies and approaches to encouraging their uptake. For example, some incentives such as financial assistance, tax breaks and land use discounts will help farmers overcome initial cost barriers, enabling investment in more efficient and sustainable farming practices to promote productivity and protect environment. Such incentives are crucial for boosting the use of smart technologies like automated irrigation systems or AI-driven crop monitoring.

Some technologies have already proven effective in improving sustainability. For example, robotic weeders can remove weeds without harming surrounding crops, which reduces the need for chemical herbicides and helps keep the soil healthy. At PhenoRob, researchers are integrating data into monitoring nitrogen levels. This data is used to create models that determine the ideal nitrogen amounts for different conditions, decreasing waste and minimizing environmental harm. As agriculture contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, researchers believe these technologies will play a vital role in reducing some of the damage caused by traditional farming practices.

Recent research reveals that the development of closeness is actually more complex. Sociologists and psychologists have identified delicate but profound factors that draw people together, and even determine what defines a "best friend." These interactions are extremely small but important; they are the "dark matter" of friendship.

Closeness and routine encounters lay the foundation for friendship. A classic study has shown that people often befriend those who they regularly interact with—neighbors, colleagues or classmates. However, physical closeness alone isn't enough. Shared interests like hobbies or humor spark connections. In reality, true friendship blossoms when we go deeper and open up to each other.

Self-disclosure marks the shift from casual acquaintance to true friendship. A simple "Can I talk to you for a minute?" might initiate a deeper connection. As Sociologist Beverley Fehr explains in her book Friendship Processes, transforming from acquaintanceship to friendship involves gradually sharing more personal information. It's a reciprocal (互惠的) process: one person opens up, and the other responds in kind.

Reciprocity is the most decisive in developing friendship. When I started my first job in a bookstore, I grew close to an assistant. Almost every day we shared lunch with each other and bonded while working for a difficult boss. However, when she moved to a new job, our relationship began to change. I started sharing more about my personal life, but she never did the same. Eventually, our lunches petered out to once a month, before she drifted out of my life for good. I was eager to tell her my problems, but she was unwilling to share hers. The necessary reciprocity was missing, so our acquaintanceship never tipped over into friendship.

Dear Tandon alumni,

The Department of Technology Management and Innovation (TMI) is seeking alumni to mentor college students in the M. S. Management of Technology (MOT) Capstone Project during Summer 2025.

This project is designed for college graduates and professionals who aim to make a difference in a world where economic and social progress is increasingly dependent on integrating technology and business. TMI has grown significantly within NYU Tandon School of Engineering and sees many opportunities to connect students with alumni. In the MOT Capstone project, experiential learning allows students to take their skills from the classroom to the boardroom by helping partners to employ advances in technology and entrepreneurship. Mentors play a crucial role in this transformative process.

Mentors are expected to commit to at least three one-hour meetings — at the beginning, middle, and end of the semester. Project Mentorship means regularly communicating with Capstone students to provide expertise and guidance tailored to the real-time problems and challenges while working on their projects. Mentors also help Capstone students to improve their project scope, or connect them with industry resources. Based on the mentors' expertise, they will be paired with the students to ensure a mutually beneficial experience. Additionally, the department also seeks alumni interested in Guest Speaking.

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please fill out the TMI Request Form with your most up-to-date information. The TMI team will be in touch.

You are expected to complete the form as soon as possible and then send it to TMI Department. Info@email.go.alumni.nyu.edu. by Friday, April 18th. The TMI team are looking forward to your involvement!

Best regards,

TMI Department