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In most people's eyes the pit (果核) of a fruit is a waste, but in the hands of a miniaturist (微雕师), this tiny nut can(turn) from waste into wonder. As both a time-honored and young art, nut carving began to appear as a national cultural heritage in 2008. Dating back to Song Dynasty (960-1279), the complicated process is like playing ballet on the pit,the main tools being file, chisel and drill. Small as it is, it has different styles,(vary) significantly from northern to southern regions.

The northern style is mainly practiced in Shandong Province where nut carving is often done on peach pits, the surface layer ofis rich in fold texture (纹理) skillfully employed by the miniaturist(carve) vivid three-dimensional shapes.

The southern style particularly finds its(popular) in Jiangsu Province. When examining Suzhou nut carving(specific); artists tend to select olive pits with thick outer walls and smooth surfaces, allowing for the achievement of fine carvings.

Nut carving is young as it has only been trendy for about 20 years, featuring a shift from handicrafts to(fashion) items. Modern aesthetics(审美),(combine) with scientific and technological means, make nut carving works more up-to-date and push the craft tonew height.

The great5 of the little green sprout (新芽) coming into view was always a moment of celebration! Over the summer months, I observed in wonder and appreciation as the sun and the rain6. The seed that had become a plant grew and grew, flowering, and7 many more of the very same seed.

In the fall with great respect, I gathered the offerings of food, with such8 in knowing that there was enough to plant the following spring.

During the9 winter months, garlic resting in baskets, potatoes layered in wood shavings, and dried corn and beans10 like jewels in glass jars represented hope. What a mystery they held, carrying the secret of the transmission (传递) of11 within!

They reproduced year after year in repeated generations. To participate in the journey with12 is to see the miracle contained in the cycle of life. The cooperation of the seasons and the elements all joined together, making life13. We certainly have an excellent example through the wisdom of nature14 before our eyes. We know the seeds we sow15 the future.

The Kruger National Park is a popular safari (观兽旅行) destination and is known for its diverse wildlife. Scientists played recordings of people talking normally through speakers hidden at water holes in the Kruger National Park. About 95% of animals were extremely frightened and quickly ran away. Surprisingly, recordings of growling lions brought about significantly less alarm. Some elephants, in response to the big catcalls, even attempted to face the source of the sound.

The human speech they chose to play included local languages commonly spoken in the country. The study's findings suggest that the animals, which include antelopes, elephants, giraffes, leopards and wild pigs, have learnt that contact with humans is extremely dangerous, due to hunting, gun use and the use of dogs to catch them.

Over the years, the encroachment (入侵) of human settlements into wildlife habitats and hunting have led to a deep-seated fear of humans among wildlife. The fear goes beyond the Kruger National Park, showing a global pattern where wildlife tends to fear humans more than any other enemies, according to the study. This fear of humans is a challenge for areas that rely on wildlife tourism, as the human visitors they want to attract are scaring off the animals they have come to see.

The study opens up the potential to protect weak species in these ecosystems. Human sounds, when used appropriately, could help protect wildlife against illegal hunting. This research also highlights the great importance of respectful and responsible wildlife tourism. One thing is clear: the need for a balanced approach to wildlife conservation and tourism has never been greater. As we step into their world, we must remember that we are visitors and that they are rightful inhabitants.

As we move from place to place or activity to activity, new sections are marked with a noticeable change in brain activity. Until now, it hasn't been clear how the brain decides where to start and end each chapter. The research shows that this process is personalized, based on what's significant to us and our priorities (优先权).

"We wanted to challenge the theory that the brain just passively responds to sensory input changes in the world when we start a new chapter. And our research found that this is not the case. The brain does not passively respond to life changes, but organizes them into chunks that are meaningful to us," says Christopher Baldassano, a psychology professor at Columbia University. In other words, moving from a bus station to a coffee shop doesn't always start a new chapter if we're still focused on a conversation.

To study this, researchers created 16 short audio stories with different locations and scenarios (情境). They invited 415 people to listen to these stories, monitoring their brain activities or asking them to press a button when a new part of the story started. It found that our current priorities, goals, and past experiences can influence how the brain organizes these chapters. In one story about a marriage proposal at a restaurant, participants were asked to focus on either the proposal or the food orders, and this affected how their brains defined new chapters.

Next, the researchers want to explore more about how expectations influence our life chapters and which parts of our experiences are remembered. They say that past experiences, organized into event scripts, change how we feel about the present. There's still a lot to learn about how our brains create and organize these life stories.

Papercutting, the traditional Chinese art of paper design, has been adopted in many creative arts, including food and clothing. On the Chinese lifestyle-focused social media platform Xiaohongshu, a video of cookies featuring a paper-cut styled dragon pattern received over 2.6 million views and 130,000 likes. Liu Shan, a stay-at-home mother who loves Chinese papercutting, is the baker behind the cookies. Liu started designing her dragon pattern last November and spent five days making the cookies before the Spring Festival. She said she would complete all the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac (生肖) since they are so well-received.

Young craftswoman Chen Lingling created a cloak featuring Chinese paper-cut patterns. As an intangible cultural heritage enthusiast, Chen has made a variety of different clothing and headwear, with the aim of making cultural heritage part of young people's daily lives. She chose auspicious patterns like phoenix and golden fish to deliver her Spring Festival greetings. People believe these patterns will bring good luck. Her video featuring the cloak has received around 750,000 views and earned her fans from both China and abroad, encouraging her to continue her interest in intangible cultural heritage.

According to the new report published by Xiaohongshu, users of the platform uploaded nearly one million posts with the topic "recreation" between February 9, the Chinese New Year's Eve, and February 16. Analysts say these recreations demonstrate (表现) young people's creativity and enthusiasm for life, and the innovations that use elements of intangible cultural heritage reflect their growing cultural confidence.

Christmas was coming. This year, my dad suggested that our family pack up and drive 500 miles north to celebrate the New Year's holiday at our 600-square-foot lake cabin (小木屋) in northern Michigan.

At first, I was hesitant. The cabin was awesome in the summer. It was our favorite spot for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and tubing. Hanging out there in the dead of winter sounded boring and bleak (阴冷的).

I wrinkled my nose in disgust and asked, "What will we do?"

"There's tons of stuff to do," Dad replied. "We can spend the week skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sledding! We can play games, sleep in, and explore northern Michigan in a different season. We can build a giant bonfire down by the lake and have a barbecue, then come inside and drink hot cocoa."

Okay, I was in. My brother, Dan, was also interested.

A few days after Christmas, Mom, Dad, Dan, and I piled into our car and hit the road. Five hours into our trip, my eyes fluttered shut. In my mind's eye, I imagined the scene that would welcome us when we arrived at the cabin. The bare tree limbs would be covered in snow and ice crystals. I suspected the lake might look larger in the absence of docks and boats. The one thing that I hoped would be like summer was that the sky would be a bright blue.

Several hours later, just as the sun was setting, we turned onto the cabin's gravel (碎石) lane and were greeted by the familiar sound of crackling rocks beneath the tires, though slightly softened from the snow on the ground. Before long, the cabin came into view, with long icicles (冰锥) hanging from its eaves (屋檐) and window frames. Anyway, it felt good to be grounded and at our happy place. As the car stopped, we all jumped out and ran to the cabin doorway.

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Paragraph 1: Eagerly, Dad put the key in the cabin's door lock, but it wouldn't turn.

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Paragraph 2: Although our first day of winter vacation was more adventurous than expected, we made plenty of wonderful memories that week.

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Dear students,

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Students' Union

The concept of a shorter workweek has gained popularity due to its potential benefits, such as reduced stress and improved work-life balance. However, Emelia Quist, (represent) the Federation of Small Businesses, recently raised concerns about the (suitable) of adopting a four-day working week across various industries.

"Industries like social care present a significant challenge it comes to carrying out a reduced workweek. These sectors (行业) demand continuous staffing (safeguard) the well-being and safety of those under their care. Striking balance between allowing for shorter work hours and maintaining the necessary level of care(be) essential." Quist's remarks highlight the need for careful consideration and adaptation to meet the unique requirements of different sectors.

To make a four-day working week viable (可行的) in such industries, (innovation) solutions must be explored. One possibility is to introduce flexible scheduling, employees work varied shifts over four days. Additionally, taking advantage of technological advancements could ease the pressure staff, making it easier to switch to shorter workweeks while still maintaining care quality.

In a word, it is important to recognize that a four-day working week cannot (apply) universally without considering the unique challenges of each sector. We can better manage the challenges of this change by customizing solutions for each industry.

As night fell, we faced a8 situation: how to feed and care for hundreds of children. Staff members worked tirelessly in the canteen while volunteers braved the storm to9 food and supplies. Some teachers10 activities to keep the children calm, turning the gymnasium into a makeshift play area. The11 felt almost like a large pajama (睡衣) party, where laughter12 fear. Outside, the wind howled and snow piled up against the windows, but inside, a strong sense of13 arose.

What14 began as a typical day became an unforgettable experience that taught us the importance of solidarity (团结) in the face of15. In the end, we emerged not just as a school, but as a united family, forever changed by that snowy night.

No doubt you've heard some stories about your grandparents' childhood experiences over and over again and they probably get boring at times. They could be stories passed on by your relatives or memories of fun family outings. Listen to the fact that adults share their experiences with you.

They'll also be able to tell you about surviving friendship issues and how these relationships will change throughout your life. Some will last, others will go-that's long been the way. Choose an adult to discuss any friendship issues you're having and ask them how they coped when they were younger.

When you spend time with any adult, don't forget that despite how happy and calm they might seem, they'll have endured a lot of stressful situations in their life. They'll also have learned ways to deal with times of anxiety. They'll be able to talk about how to cope and reassure you that even the toughest times pass.

You'll find some knew what they wanted to do from an early age and are still doing it happily. Others will have undertaken several jobs, made some mistakes and may still be searching for what they want to do. All will have tips or be able to offer insight into their chosen paths, college choices and decisions made. Consider their guidance and make the right choices for you.

​​​​​​​A. So, listen to their advice for surviving.

B. Whenever we make wrong choices, it can feel awful.

C. But one day you'll be in their place sharing your own tales.

D. Every generation experiences similar emotions and problems.

E. Give the adults a chance to help you and enjoy their company.

F. Adults will tell you about the adventures with their childhood friends.

G. The older influences in your life will be able to offer a range of careers advice.

Adjustment disorders can impact both children and adults, and they are often treated with therapy (治疗), medication, or a combination of both. Psychotherapy is the preferred treatment, with methods varying based on the specific stressor. For instance, a stressor may be a single significant event like ending a relationship or multiple issues like losing your job and having marital problems.

There are six types of adjustment disorders. Some exhibit as signs of depression—low mood, tearfulness, and hopelessness — while others present anxiety symptoms such as nervousness and worry. Conduct disturbances, including reckless (鲁莽的) behavior, alcohol or drug abuse, are also common.

Research on treatment effectiveness for adjustment disorders has been limited. A recent review of psychological studies from 1980 to 2016 found the quality of evidence for positive effects to be low. For some people, adjustment disorder mayremit on its own (e. g., you find a job you love). However, to others, it can act as a sign to more severe conditions like major depression or anxiety disorders if untreated.

Therapy for adjustment disorders is typically brief and solution-focused, aiming to help individuals understand the stressor's impact, reduce symptoms, and develop effective coping strategies. For those struggling with depression, therapy may employ cognitive-behavioral techniques or interpersonal therapy to improve relationships.

Children and teens also experience adjustment disorders, but therapy for younger individuals often focuses on behavioral symptoms, impulse (冲动) control, and communication skills. Family therapy can help resolve conflicts and improve support systems. And peer group therapy offers adolescents a safe space to develop social skills and express their emotions, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. Through these approaches, teens can learn to address life's challenges more effectively.

There's just one problem: There's little additional money for any of it. Tired of waiting for politicians to step up with funding, some teachers are investing personal time and talent to create their own climate lessons and raising funds for green initiatives on their campuses. Within LAUSD, these dedicated educators are chosen as "climate champions." Principals of each school pick one teacher to receive $900 a semester to help other educators on their campus create climate-focused lessons.

The "champions" get together regularly to share ideas and work with their principals to encourage other teachers to join the effort. But some of them say it's an overwhelming responsibility, adds to an already heavy workload and can lead to burnout. "Implementation (实施) of the climate literacy policy has been inconsistent," said Lucy Garcia, a former LAUSD teacher. "Nothing happened the first year. The second year they only trained 145 champions. We need more to happen faster in classrooms. Currently there are a total of 314 champions."

"There is universal support for climate literacy, but we do not have the funding to reach the scale we all want to achieve," said Frances Baez, LAUSD's chief academic officer. She encourages teachers to seek support from nonprofit education funders, such as Esports for Good, which offers educational video games related to sustainability. Andra Yeghoian, chief officer of a nonprofit association, echoed this perspective, stating that "everyone in the state doing this work is singing the same song as one choir."

"Climate literacy is not taught in isolation but should be integrated into all learning," Baez added. "We are definitely not where we want to be, but we' re getting there."

Days later, I began making funeral arrangements, choosing a nearby funeral home managed by Paul, someone I knew well. He guided me through the planning and execution of the arrangements. When his role was over, he shared profound advice: "After many years in this business, I've seen too many women become reclusive after their husbands' deaths. Good friends extended invitations that they declined because they were grieving (悲痛). Before long, people stopped making the effort to include them. So if people invite you to do things, please make an effort, even if it is just to make a brief appearance. JUST DO IT!"

I was tested almost immediately. A friend had sent an invitation for her birthday party, just two weeks after Bill's death. It felt too soon, but Paul's advice echoed in my mind: just make an appearance.

On Saturday, I decided to go. Arriving at the party, I greeted the host. After getting a glass of red wine, I mingled. Many expressed their condolences, and I caught up with familiar faces, even sharing a few laughs over funny stories. As I finished my wine, I realized I had stayed for almost ninety minutes, longer than planned. I felt like Cinderella at the ball as I say goodbye and drove home.

Reflecting on the evening, I recognized that while it hadn't been easy, I had a good time. This would be my new normal. As more invitations arrived, I often considered whether to accept, but Paul's advice kept me saying "yes." I knew that if someone else faced loss, I could help them avoid isolation by paying it forward.

●Sleep mask

Give the gift of a good night's rest — no blackout blinds needed. Crafted from luxurious materials, it not only

blocks out light but also feels incredibly soft against the skin. Perfect for travel or home use, this sleep mask ensures sweet dreams wherever you are.

Silk sleep mask,$35, Silk& Snow

●Five-ingredient cookbook

If your loved one is a beginner chef (or can't stand grocery shopping), they'll enjoy this easy-to-follow cookbook from superstar chef Jamie Oliver, which includes simple and healthy recipes using only five ingredients each. This makes cooking stress-free and fun, encouraging them to experiment in the kitchen with confidence.

5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food by Jamie Oliver,$45, Indigo

●Reusable hand warmers

If you're not a fan of the great outdoors, hand warmers go a long way in making winter activities bearable. Problem is, most of them are a single-use design that isn't eco-friendly. Enter Hot Poc+, the warmers that can be used 100 times. Simply click to turn on, enjoy toasty hands, then boil to reactivate.

Hot Poc+ reusable hand warmers, pack of four, $38, Hot Poc

●Reusable bags

Help your loved one make the switch from single-use plastics with these durable, stain-resistant bags. They can go anywhere: the car, the cupboard, the dishwasher — even the microwave. With their multifunctionality and ease of use, these bags are perfect for meal preparation, snacks, and storing leftovers. They'll even make their way into a jam-packed freezer.

Reusable silicone bags, pack of three, $34, Lee Valley

"Mom, please, please," I begged. "Please, let me do it by myself." I had never made cookies by myself before. But I'm nine and old enough to do many things. "Alana is going to cook? Alone?" my brother, Caleb, asked with a laugh. "That's going to be a disaster!" Caleb uses big words to act older and smarter than me. Having a big brother can be annoying.

My parents looked at each other. My dad lowered his eyebrows. Would they let me do it? I held my breath. "OK," Mom said, "But Alana, please take your time. Be careful." Sometimes I think my parents have no faith in me. Sure, I've made a mess. I once accidentally dyed (染色) my hands purple, and it didn't wash off for a week. But that was before I turned nine. I would know better now. My parents should realize that!

To make delicious cookies, I reviewed the recipe carefully. After that, I raced to the kitchen and got everything ready like butter, salt, eggs, flour, baking powder, a baking sheet, and an oven (烤箱). I went to work. I opened eggs and put a cold stick of butter into the bowl. Using a mixer was easy. I turned on the mixer at medium speed — and whoa, whoa. Whoa! "WHOA!" I cried. What a disaster! I had to wipe butter off my face, then off the cabinets (柜子), countertop, and floor. Butter is really oily.

"Yuck! Alana's a mess! Alana's a mess!" my brother taunted (奚落). "Caleb, you just get out of here. Leave me alone!" I yelled, waving a spoon. Caleb laughed and walked away. However, I determined to prove to everyone that I was grown up and in control. I put down the cookie sheet and picked up the directions. What had gone wrong? Then I saw it. I had forgotten to add two cups of flour before mixing well!

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Paragraph 1: I started again carefully.

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Paragraph 2: I brought a plate of cookies into the living room with pride.

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Dear Janice,

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Yours,

Li Hua