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The Duan inkstone, one of the four most famous inkstones in China, (originate) in the mountains by the Duanxi River in Guangdong Province. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been the (center) region for Duan inkstone production and even today, most of the villagers still earn their living by making inkstones.

Throughout hundreds of years, villagers have developed scientific production system. The process involves stone selection, material screening, shape designing, carving, and wooden box matching, among stone selection and carving are the two most important steps.

Purple color, Duan inkstones are glossy and as smooth as silk. They enjoy a great reputation as they never crack even when (place) in low temperatures. It is a long and laborious process to handpick flawless Duan stones. Miners dig in tunnels less than one meter high at the riverside, and using tools such as dynamite (炸药) (forbid).

Carving involves good conception, and highlights the fine shape of the stones carving skills. In addition to natural designs, flying dragons, flowers and birds, figures, mountains and waters are common (image) carved on the stones. The matching boxes are also carefully chosen and are often made of purple sandalwood and rosewood. The Duan inkstone has various styles, and new-style products are designed one after another (meet) increased export demands.

Near our new house sat a charming cottage, which was4 to tourists. I got a job offer to5 the cottage. I'd worked in hotels for years, so when offered the6, I jumped at it. Still, it was a big change. I7 that it would be a right move.

While we waited for our grass to grow-or not-we8 settled into our new house through our efforts. We made it a cozy home, despite the9 in the front yard, which was still bare now. Meanwhile, many of the cottage guests became10, and I got to know them well. I felt11 to make their stays memorable. Perhaps I was better at that than12.

But after a monsoon (季风) swept through, I woke up to a beautiful morning and looked out the window. There was no grass growing in the sunlight.13, our yard was covered in a rainbow of zinnias (百日菊)! The front yard turned out even better than I could have14, just like our new life. And it remains a powerful15 of the beauty that awaits us in our new chapter

. Whether flowers or vegetables, caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility. They also gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence as they raise new green shoots into full blooming beauties. Teen gardeners will get to experiment and learn what is best for each plant, experiencing the benefits of their efforts over time.

Gardening is good for psychological well-being. . Gardens have been shown to reduce stress and depression, as well as promote productivity. Taking a break from electronics and social media can also improve teenagers' attention. Research shows that spending just a few minutes outdoors, surrounded by grass, trees, and other plants can boost a teenager's ability to focus and concentrate.

Outdoor time promotes exercise. Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. . Sowing seeds, planting seedlings, and deadheading flowers require movement which translates to some exercise. Teenagers are likely to become so absorbed in their work that they don't even realize the physical aspect of gardening.

Growing food encourages healthier eating habits. Teenagers that grow their own food are more likely to enjoy eating healthily. Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves. Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life. .

A. Plant care builds up responsibility

B. And gardening doesn't need much space

C. A sense of responsibility matters to teenagers

D. Plants are often used as a tool to help improve mental health

E. Parents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoes

F. These benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activity

G. And harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food

A. The newly released historical drama "The Grand Dynasty" has become a big hit in the entertainment world by applying augmented reality (AR) technology in its production.

B. For instance, in a scene showing a magnificent royal court ceremony, AR was used to reproduce the complex patterns on the officials' costumes. These patterns were based on detailed studies of ancient court dress rules.

C. However, some traditional scholars in the area of historical research are concerned that the use of AR may change historical facts, causing the story to focus more on visual effects rather than historical accuracy.

D. This cooperation between historians and AR experts shows how modern technology, when combined with historical knowledge, can provide a more engaging and accurate historical viewing experience.

E. To deal with these concerns, the production team hired a group of famous historians as advisors. They worked closely with the AR developers to make sure that every scene enhanced by AR was in line with historical records.

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Over the years, they've learned a lot about which features to build into a communication and which psychological strings to pull at to increase its success. But by concentrating on the message itself, they've missed a crucial component of the process.

Research done in the last 15 years shows that best persuasion is achieved through pre-suasion — the practice of arranging for people to agree with a message before they even know what's in it.

Pre-suasion works by focusing people's attention on a selected concept, which in turn stimulates them to overvalue it over related ones. In one study, visitors to an online sofa store were greeted with images of either soft clouds or small coins in the background of its landing page. Those who saw the clouds were more likely to prefer soft, comfortable sofa s for purchase whereas those who saw the money preferred cheaper models.

Long before scientists started studying the process of pre-suasion, a few notable communicators already had an intuitive（直觉的）understanding of it.

For example, the pre-suasive strategy was employed in the late 1950s by the advertising firm Doyle Dane Bernbach to introduce the oddly shaped Volkswagen Beetle to a US market dominated by big, powerful, boat-like vehicles. The "We're ugly but..." campaign strategically admitted to limitations in appearance before trumpeting（鼓吹）the auto's strengths such as economy, reliability and simplicity. Credited with breaking open the US market for small cars, the ad campaign has been rated among the greatest of all time.

With considerable success, practitioners of social influence have always featured persuasive elements — great praises, emotional pull, lastchance opportunities—in their appeals. Perhaps because of that success, they've mostly missed an accompanying truth. For maximum impact, it's not only what you do; it's also what you do just before you do what you do.

The school provides an open space serving as a platform for the visually-challenged students to play, perform, or celebrate festivals and the students find it easy to adapt themselves according to the sound, smell, sight and touch. "The idea behind the design was to make the school more accessible to the students," Sonecha says, "They come from remote villages and towns in Gujarat, and I am eager to help them."

During the construction, Sonecha used contrasting colors so that students could easily distinguish between the elements. Blue was used for all classroom doors, yellow for the entrance gate, black for switch buttons, and yellow and green for the furniture. All these colors contrasted with the white walls of the school, helping the students locate different elements. Different areas are of different height and width, which makes the sounds and noises change according to the echo (回音) produced in these spaces. Furthermore, he cooperated with fellow landscape architect Lokendra Balasaria to plant more than 1,000 plants of 37 species. These sweet plants have been grown not only to lead the children to move in the school through smell but also to attract butterflies and birds, and provide shade.

"The structure of the building is designed similarly to any other school building, only with a few clever elements. My intention was to avoid making it look distinct from other schools," Sonecha explains, "I hope that there are no different schools for such students. Instead, all these elements should be added to public spaces for them. And my follow-up efforts may be there."

Makeshift handbags like the "Shenzhen bag" are also common among young people in big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. People find the bags practical, wearable and fashionable, and they can be carried on the shoulder or the back. This emerging trend indicates a new attitude to consumption as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life, with consumers no longer blindly pursuing brand names as a status (身份) symbol, but advocating a simple and low-carbon lifestyle. In addition to the handbags, and regardless of their monthly incomes, many young people are living more casually, in line with a "good enough mentality". Loose T-shirts, Crocs, and canvas bags are basically standard style.

"Consumers today are becoming more mature and rational. They are seeking smarter consumption through careful consideration and estimation to find the cheapest, most practical, cost-effective way of shopping," says Wang Ning, a sociology professor at Nanjing's Southeast University.

Economists believe that China's Generation Z no longer blindly pursues brands and high-end goods or buys things for brand name and status. Instead, they pay more attention to their actual needs, quality, and experience of buying, and prefer sharing and second-hand purchases. They also advocate environmental protection and sustainable consumption. Price-aware Chinese consumers have also begun to place a greater emphasis on their inner selves. Driven by rational consumption, many young people no longer save for a brand-name bag, but for self-improvement.

The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for brands as handbags results in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the "Shenzhen Bag" has also benefited paper bag companies.

The Popsicle Kids

A nearly empty box of Popsicles (棒冰) in the freezer, left from a grandchild's visit, caught my attention. Initially, I wanted to throw it away, but my wife suggested we give the remaining Popsicles to the neighborhood children. Her suggestion changed our life and led us to a future full of "Popsicle Kids." My wife and I, retired on Social Security, live in an apartment complex. After careers in sales and nursing, our daily concerns revolved around aches, pains, and dinner. We often wondered what good we were to the world.

That changed dramatically after we gave away the first Popsicle.

Minutes after watching a neighbor boy, a second grader, walk away with an icy treat, our doorbell rang. An adorable blond girl, about six, smiled sweetly, "Is it true you're giving away Popsicles?"

With the box empty, we returned to our concerns.

Early the next morning, the doorbell rang repeatedly. Standing on our porch were the four children from the previous day. They vocalized their wants, chanting (有节奏地喊), "We want Popsicles! We want Popsicles!"

Looking into their eager young faces, I wondered, "What have I started?" Sensing a victory, they nodded eagerly when I explained the rules: ring the bell once, one Popsicle per day, and share something good about their day. But their thin shoulders bent downwards in disappointment when I mentioned they had to give something in return. I came to the rescue, suggesting they share something positive about their day, like what they learned at school or helping another student. Over time, new rules were added: "Ladies first," "Don't interrupt," and "Properly get rid of the sticks."

On holidays, they expressed their understanding of why the day was celebrated. Over the years, about fifty youngsters visited. Some became part of my life, like the four kids who joined me on the steps one spring to read "Where the Red Fern Grows." We discussed catching crawfish, loving pets, and family relationships. This simple act of sharing Popsicles transformed our life, bringing joy and meaning to both the children and ourselves.

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One night, another boy appeared at the door, saying "I don't want a Popsicle; I just need to talk"

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I've sensed it's more than Popsicles that bring these kids to our door.

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The hulusi, with a history that can be traced back to the pre-Qin period in China, originated in the southwestern border of China, especially among ethnic minorities such as the Dai, Achang and Blang in Yunnan, is an essential musical companion in their cultural life.

The structure of the hulusi is unique, mainly (compose) of three parts: a natural gourd (葫芦), three bamboo tubes, and a built-in reed (簧片). The selection of the gourd is crucial, requiring uniform shape and a solid layer to produce a good effect. Bamboo tubes and reeds are particularly carefully made, with the length of the bamboo tube and the thickness of the reed needing to be adjusted according to the pitch (音高) (ensure) that every note can be clearly and accurately produced.

The tone of the hulusi is gentle and delicate, like a soft breeze (blow) in the mountains, giving people a subtle and misty beauty. Whether it is folk songs, farm songs, or folk tunes, the hulusi can bring the audience into a quiet and distant (art) conception with its unique tone, soothing people's hearts and conveying the harmony and quietness of nature.

The hulusi is not only a unique musical instrument but an important (carry) of ethnic culture in local weddings, funerals and sacrificial activities, the melody of the hulusi often rings, conveying the feelings about life of the ethnic group. In recent years, with the emphasis and promotion of ethnic culture, the hulusi (receive) more and more attention in China and shown its unique charm on the international stage, attracting the attention of music lovers around the world.