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An increase in rainfall

Regions in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are about to enter the Plum Rains season. Plum Rains, often occurring during June and July, refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloudy weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, explaining the origin of its name. Plum Rains is a good period for growing rice, vegetables and fruits.

Pray for good harvest

"An Miao" is a traditional farming activity that has been practiced since the early Ming Dynasty. Every year when Grain in Ear comes, people hold the sacrificial (祭祀) ceremony to pray for good harvests in the fall. The bread is used as a sacrificial offering to pray for a good harvest and people's safety.

The weather is hot during the Grain in Ear period, so vegetables and fruits of a cool nature are recommended. The balsam pear is a classic choice. It's also said to have healing properties which are good for patients suffering from high blood pressure. Other recommendations include tomatoes, eggplant, water melon and strawberry. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theories, they are all cool-natured and can help remove heat in the body.

A. Have light food

B. Eat fruits and vegetables with cool nature

C. It contains a lot of natural and nourishing water.

D. The culture remains useful today to guide people's lives.

E. Today, this custom does not exist in many areas of China.

F. Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear compared to the previous eight solar terms.

G. People make different types of bread from wheat flour and color them with   vegetable juice.

The fork's path to the table was hard-won and slow. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, forks were used for slicing food into pieces or lifting meat from a pot or fire.

Following a reduction in size, the fork appeared to have entered dining areas in the courts of the Middle East and Byzantine Empire by the eighth and ninth centuries, and became common among wealthy families there by the tenth century. Early in the 11th century, it appeared in various pieces of European art. In the late 11th century, St. Peter Damian from Ostia wrote about a Byzantine princess who used forks and regarded her dying of a disease as punishment for such "luxury".

The fork's slow conquest of Europe was carried out from Italy. Motivated by the same concerns for hygiene (卫生), forks were bought by wealthy Britons, inspired by Queen Victoria, who regarded fork use as a sign of good manners.

The fork's introduction to North America dates back to 1633, when John Winthrop, a founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was gifted a set of forks. The Industrial Revolution strengthened the fork's presence on dining room tables as production of flatware became less expensive. Writing in 1896 in Social Etiquette, Maud C. Cooke declared the fork had finally conquered the knife in America and "any attempt to give the knife importance on table is looked upon as an offense (冒犯) against good taste."

The fake product was described with fancy but meaningless words like "black hole-level battery life" and "quantum-entanglement sensors (量子纠缠传感器)." These made-up marketing terms were put online on purpose so that AI chatbots would find them and include them in their answers. This is called "data poisoning." In fact, users were seeing hidden advertisements without knowing it.

This problem is connected to a practice called Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). GEO is a way to create content that is easy for AI to read. Companies pay GEO firms to make their products appear more often in AI answers. For example, a boiler company in China paid for a GEO service. When people asked AI chatbots for boiler brand suggestions, this company's name often came out on top. This is done by using AI to write many articles with keywords and posting them online.

Experts say that GEO itself is not against the law. However, it can be used in a bad way if it creates fake reviews or misleads users. Some experts think this kind of "stealth advertising" might break advertising laws because it does not look like an ad. Users may think the AI is giving them an honest, unbiased answer.

After the report, some have lost trust in AI chatbots. One user said she always checks AI information with official websites. She believes AI is a useful tool, but people can use it in good or bad ways.

At first, I was a little nervous because I knew little about the town's history, but the museum keeper, an elderly man who knew everything about the town's traditions, taught me a lot every day. He told me the origin of local festivals, the stories of ancient buildings and the meaning of traditional handicrafts, which made me more and more interested in the town's history. With his patient guidance, I gradually knew all the knowledge about the museum's exhibits and could introduce them to visitors fluently.

One rainy afternoon, an old lady came to the museum and stopped in front of a set of traditional embroidery works for a long time. She told me that the works were made by her mother decades ago and shared her warm childhood memories of learning embroidery from her mother and celebrating traditional festivals with her family. I listened carefully and wrote down all her stories, which made me realize the true value of history and traditions. They are not just cold objects in the museum, but the precious memories of a generation.

After the volunteer work, I no longer thought history was boring. Instead, I understood that history and traditions are the root of our culture. They connect us with our ancestors and shape who we are. I decided to learn more about local culture and try my best to protect and pass on these precious traditions.

In a little town, there lived a boy named Leo. Leo was a dreamer with a passion for art. He spent most of his days painting the landscapes around him, capturing the beauty of nature in his drawings. However, Leo was shy and often hesitated to share his work with others. He feared criticism and doubted his talent.

One day, the town announced an art competition, inviting artists of all ages to submit their work. The winner would have their artwork displayed in the town hall and receive a scholarship for art classes. The announcement ignited (点燃) Leo's interest. This could be his chance to show his art to the world!

Despite Leo's excitement, his fear returned. "What if I'm not good enough?" he thought. For days, he struggled with his doubts, but deep down, he knew he had to try. Encouraged by his mother, who always believed in his talent, he decided to enter the competition.

Leo spent every free moment working on his piece. He chose to paint the impressive sunset over the hills, the colors reflecting the beauty he admired in nature. As he painted, he poured his heart into the canvas (画布), feeling a sense of freedom and joy. However, as the deadline approached, his insecurities returned. "What if people laugh at my work?" he thought carefully.

On the day of submission, Leo hesitated at the door of the gallery, holding his painting tightly. He took a deep breath and reminded himself of his mother's words: "Art is about expressing yourself, not about pleasing others." Gathering his courage, he stepped inside and handed over his painting.

The following week, the town gathered for the competition's unveiling (揭幕). Leo felt a mix of excitement and fear as he watched other artists present their work. The gallery was crowded with people, and he couldn't help but admire the creativity around him.

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Finally, it was time for the winners to be announced.

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In the following months, Leo began to attend more local art shows.

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                                                                                                 Yours sincerely,

                                                                                                  Li Hua

In a factory workshop in Huangchuan County, central China's Henan Province, skillful workers stretch pieces of dough (面团) very carefully. They press and turn the dough into thin strips, and then use wooden sticks to pull them apart gently. These strips (hang) to dry, and finally they become the famous hollow tribute noodles (空心贡面) of the area.

Liu Laiwang, representative inheritor of the noodles and boss of a local food company, says, "Making these noodles (be) my work since my childhood. They're a special cultural treasure of Henan, carrying the (wise) of many past generations. We must keep this skill alive and pass it on."

(date) back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the noodle earned its name when it was presented the emperor as a form of tribute. The noodles are made from high-quality wheat flour, sesame oil and salt, and their production involves more than ten steps. The noodles are very thin, with a hole in the middle. When (cook), they stay firm and don't get soft or (stick).

In recent years, Huangchuan has actively expanded its noodle industry, aiming to achieve both social and economic benefits. Liu's company alone operates a 5,200-square-meter standardized facility with annual production capacity of 3,000 tons. It has helped over 1,000 local families get out of poverty given jobs to nearly 2,000 workers.

China has many such special cultural treasures, more than 40 of have been put on UNESCO's important list, more than any other country in the world.

According to the International Energy Agency, rising overall demand for electricity is outstripping (超过) the world's efforts to improve efficiency and boost renewables. The fact is, economic development will inevitably require greater2 of electricity. It is increasingly clear that nuclear power plants must play an important role in this equation (制衡关系).

Nuclear power is, in many ways, the most promising source of zero-carbon electricity. Unlike solar, wind and water power, electricity from nuclear plants is3. Generators keep running when the sun is not shining, the wind is not blowing and water levels are low. Nevertheless, the industry has an uncertain and dangerous4. Take the United States as an example. There are fewer commercial reactors (商用核反应堆) in5 today in the country than there were a generation ago. This year could see three commercial reactors6. There are plans to shut down about 20 more over the coming years.

The problem is a misunderstanding of7. Humans are constantly exposed to radiation — from the sun, from the universe, from the very ground we walk on. The alarming near-meltdown at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island plant in 19798 exposed neighbors to about one-sixth the radiation dose they would receive from having a single X-ray.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is one of a growing number of9 who believe that cheaper, smaller reactors must play a significant part in the post-carbon energy mix. His company Terra Power has announced plans to build a next-generation nuclear reactor at the site of a former coal-fired power plant in Wyoming. The goal is to prove that nuclear power can be10 to the grid (输电网) at a competitive price and on a reasonable timeline.

I'm an optimistic supporter of renewable energy sources. I'm also a (n)11 student of the various impediments (阻碍) to the growth of these sources. I agree with Gates that the surest path to net-zero carbon emissions is one that12 every non-carbon energy source, including nuclear power. The model to have in mind is not the hulking plant like Chernobyl. Instead, let's consider the small, reliable reactors that have13 the United States' submarines and aircraft carriers. In 50-plus years of cruising, they have had no14.

Carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases are the environmental challenge of our age. Nuclear power is one tool for15 ourselves of them — while keeping the lights on.

The key players in this hidden conversation are mycorrhizal fungi. These thread-like organisms connect tree roots, forming vast networks. Research from the University of British Columbia reveals that up to 90% of land plants depend on these fungi. Through this interdependent relationship, trees exchange nutrients like carbon and nitrogen. Older "mother trees" often act as hubs, sending extra sugars to younger saplings struggling in shaded areas — a phenomenon called "forest family connections".

When under attack, trees release chemical signals. A 2023 study in Nature Ecology & Evolution demonstrates that acacia trees (金合欢树) bitten by giraffes produce ethylene (乙烯) gas. Nearby trees pick up these chemical signals from the air within minutes and increase tannin (鞣酸) production, making their leaves bitter and less tasty. Similarly, pine trees attacked by beetles send out warning signals through fungal networks, pushing neighbors to boost defensive resins (树脂).

Not all interactions are cooperative. Some plants, like the ghost orchid, hack the network to steal nutrients from nearby trees without offering anything in return. Other species, such as black walnut trees, release toxins (毒素) to restrain competitors — a strategy called "biological warfare" by ecologists.

Understanding this "social network" challenges traditional views of forests. Logging dominant mother trees can collapse entire ecosystems, much like removing servers from the Internet. Scientists now advocate for selective cutting practices that preserve fungal networks, ensuring forests' resilience (适应力) to climate change.

As author Peter Wohlleben notes in The Hidden Life of Trees, "Forests are super-organisms with intelligence we're just beginning to decode." This silent dialogue beneath our feet reminds us that nature's deepest conversations often happen without a single word.

Take home books, magazines, or movie discs whenever you want. Books stay with you for three whole weeks, giving you plenty of time to get through every chapter. You can keep the dictionary for one month. Magazines stick around for a week, perfect for quick reads. And movies? You've got five days to watch them as many times as you like. Need a little extra time? No problem — renew books up to twice, and magazines or movies once. Just call or visit the library's website, and you're set.

Life gets busy, we get it — but late fees here are kept small, so you won't stress. For each day a book is late, you will be charged 25 cents. Magazines get a fee of 15 cents per day, and movies 50 cents.

Oops, lost a book or broke a disc? We'll help you replace it, with prices that fit the item — newer books cost a bit more, but older ones are easier on the wallet. And if you find that lost book later? We'll refund (退还) your money, no questions asked.

Got sick and can't return things on time? Just let us know, and we'll stop those late fees until you're feeling better. School holidays? Extend your borrows without extra charges — just tell us before the due date.

Come visit, borrow, and lose yourself in something great — we can't wait to see you!

The highly-anticipated annual Science Fair was just two weeks away As soon as the sign-up sheet for the "Smart City Design" project was posted, Mark and I glanced at each other and excitedly signed up. We managed to secure the last good table in the lab, and our science teacher, Alex, cast a glance at our way, saying, "Teamwork is essential."

My mind was filled with ideas for an eco-friendly city. I imagined buildings decorated with thick green plants and flowers, and the entire city powered by clean energy sources like solar and wind power. Mark, however, was obsessed with high-tech elements such as 3D billboards, delivery robots, and intelligent computers capable of predicting traffic jams.

At first, it seemed like our ideas could complement each other, and we were confident about creating something remarkable. But after a week, conflicts began to arise. We constantly argued over the blueprints. Whenever I designed an energy-saving building, Mark would insist on adding a glaring neon sign (霓虹灯) and a landing pad for his robots. He believed the city needed to be flashy and futuristic, while I was annoyed because it had to be eco-friendly and functional. The tension between us in the lab was obvious.

Things took a turn for the worse when Mark started avoiding his responsibilities, showing up late or not at all. With just three days left before the competition, our model was in a mess, resembling a junkyard rather than a city. The green area I had carefully crafted was buried under Mark's randomly assembled high-tech components. Unable to contain my frustration, I exploded, pointing at the mess and exclaiming that it was supposed to be a good project, not a pile of blinking junk. Mark's face turned red, and he talked back that his design had the potential to win, dismissing my eco-friendly vision as boring. His words stung, and I yelled back.

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After our heated exchange, a heavy silence filled the lab.

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On the day of the Science Fair, we proudly presented "Green-Tech City."

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1.看到的景象；

2.参与的活动；

3.产生的感受与思考。

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Dear Jack,

I hope you're doing well! You asked about my recent study tour.

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Yours,

Li Hua

In the busy streets and narrow alleys of Tianshui, Gansu, (dedicate) customers form long queues outside Mala Tang shops. Some hold skewers (烤串) illustrate Tianshui's unique springtime flavor. Recently, Tianshui Mala Tang has taken the Internet by storm, (push) this northwestern city into the spotlight.

Ha Haiying, a shop owner, (believe) the essence of Tianshui Mala Tang is its fragrant ingredients. She highlights the region's longstanding chili cultivation history, which produces a brightly red chili oil with a strong fragrance. She says her goal is to make delicious food (afford) and meaningful. While serving the long line of customers, she said the low-priced hotpot is an (extreme) great example of how food connects with culture and travel. At the scene, both locals and tourists displayed their excitement by capturing moments on their phones. Tourists are not only attracted by the food by the city's rich history of over 8,000 years.

Today, more and more people are choosing travel destinations (base) on food. They want to explore new flavors part of their journey. To many, Mala Tang, symbol of culture, flavor, and pride, goes beyond food, promoting cultural unity through all kinds of skewers.

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During wartime, education can seem impossible. But in 1937, when Japan invaded China, three top universities — Peking, Tsinghua, and Nankai refused to give up. Their campuses were destroyed or taken, yet the teachers and students decided to continue their work. They moved to Kunming and formed a new school: National Southwest Associated University, or Lianda, which was people who believed knowledge mattered, war.

The journey to Kunming was long and dangerous. Most walked over 2,000 kilometers. Along the way, they were often for air attacks. When they arrived, life was better. Students lived in simple huts, often with no windows or desks. Still, they studied. For them, education brought a kind of freedom — it helped their minds from fear and hopelessness.

Despite the hardship, many future leaders. Among them were physicists Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao, who later won Nobel Prizes. Yang said Lianda gave him knowledge — and that was enough to shape his future.

At Lianda, learning was strongly with duty. Many students felt they had to serve their country. Some joined the army; others worked as interpreters. Through this, they helped bring some and peace to a nation in crisis.

Today, Lianda no longer exists, but its story is still. It reminds us that with courage and purpose, education can survive and even shine through the darkest times.

A turning point came during university. After two eye surgeries, I3 clear vision. While my eyesight was sharp, a fog of uncertainty about my life stayed with me. Yet true4 arrived when I joined a book club in London. Reading with others who shared my cultural experiences healed my5. I began carrying books everywhere — on buses, in parks — discovering stories that6 my struggles. Books became my escape and my strength.

Years later, as a PhD student, screens replaced pages. My eyes7 and my mind felt restless. I started to realize the problem was probably all my screen time, especially before trying to sleep. Then I came across a book Why We Sleep, which explained how the blue light from our devices can mess up our body's natural sleep cycle. Inspired by the book, I relearned the value of reading an actual paper book before bed. Therefore, I8 myself to read 52 books. Though I sometimes fell behind, finishing the final book under the winter sun taught me a lesson:9 matters more than speed.

If you wish to read more, start small.10 a book where you relax — a bedside table or a couch. Join a book club; discussing stories with others makes reading11. Spend just ten minutes daily, and choose books that truly interest you. Remember, reading isn't a (n)12. It's not about how fast you can finish. Instead, it's a more deliberate journey. Like sunlight13 clouds, each page can slowly brighten your world.

Once lost in darkness, I found14 through words. Books taught me that even in life's storms, what you read can be15, providing power and security.

Whether you're having a good body image day or a bad body image day, it's important to wear something that makes you feel good about yourself. Forget the trends and keep your own style. Whether you want to dress up in jeans or you prefer your most comfortable pair of sweatpants, wear what feels good to you in the moment.

Focus on your hobbies.

It gives you the ability to base your self- esteem on something other than your appearance. Do you want to learn guitar or a new language? Try cooking or run a mile faster than you did before? Set some goals for yourself and get started.

Resist the urge to compare yourself to others.

It can be a struggle to get past comparing yourself to celebrities and even good friends. It's time to find and enjoy your own beauty. Don't be mad at the idea that your best friend looks good in a certain dress style, and you don't. Instead, find what looks good and feels good on you.

Move your body doing something enjoyable.

As Elle Woods said, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy." She's right. Get yourself moving at least once a day. If you're not already doing sports every day, try going on walks, hiking, or doing yoga in your living room. It's all about what makes you feel good.

Some of these tips might work better for you than others, and you might figure out your own strategies on the way. But remember that boosting your body image is a process. It's something you have to work on over time, and it will pay off.

A. But nobody is the same.

B. Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in.

C. Adjust your dressing based on your body image.

D. If you don't feel completely good right away, that's OK.

E. Getting better at something you enjoy gives you confidence.

F. You may not be a gym- goer, so you have to find what works for you.

G. As a result, many people start to think, "I wish I looked more like them".

The team studied how melting sea ice changes the light underwater. Sea ice and liquid seawater affect light very differently. Sea ice scatters and reflects most light. The small amount that passes through contains many different colours. Liquid seawater strongly absorbs red and green light. Blue light travels deepest into the water. This is why open oceans look blue.

The main reason for this difference is the behaviour of water molecules (分子). In liquid water, molecules move. This movement makes them absorb specific colours of light, leaving "gaps" in the light spectrum, the range of colours. In ice, the water molecules are locked into a fixed structure. This limits their movement, so ice absorbs less colour. This allows a wider range of light colours to pass through.

As sea ice melts and is replaced by open water, the underwater light changes. It shifts from containing many colours to being mainly blue light. This is a problem for ice algae. These organisms are adapted to the wider range of colours found under the ice.

"When the ice melts," explains lead scientist Monika Soja-Wozniak," these algae suddenly find themselves in a blue-light environment. Their colour makes them less effective at using this kind of light." This shift in light colour can reduce their ability to perform photosynthesis, the process of using light to make food. This might mean some types of algae survive better than others. Algae better at using blue light could become more common.

Such changes could have effects throughout the Arctic food chain, impacting fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. It could even affect how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) the ocean absorbs. The study shows that climate change does more than just melt ice; it changes basic natural processes in the ocean.

People give gifts to show love, say thanks, or make someone happy. It helps us feel connected. However, some people give too much — too many gifts or gifts that are too expensive. They might do this because they really want close friendships or to be liked. They might think big gifts will make people care about them more. But giving gifts doesn't automatically make someone love you back, and expensive presents aren't the only way to show you care.

Sometimes we feel pushed to give too much because of society's expectations and cultural patterns. We worry people will see us as not generous or thoughtful enough. The fear that someone won't like our gift can also cause stress. Feelings of guilt or worrying about others' opinions can make us give more than we should.

Giving way too much can actually hurt relationships. The person getting the gifts might feel pressured to reciprocate. They might feel like they owe you or can't match your gifts. This can create tension, making the relationship feel forced or uncomfortable instead of truly warm and thankful.

To keep gift-giving positive, it's important to think about why you're giving. Set limits that feel right for you and fit your budget. Focus on thoughtful gifts that show you care, not on the price. A small, meaningful gift is often better than a big, expensive one. Remember, spending real time with people you care about is usually more valuable than giving them fancy presents. Giving should come from the heart, not from pressure.

Growing up, I did what most kids did — playing sports, joining school activities, and building friendships. Outwardly, I seemed no different. Yet at home, there was one silent rule: never talk about my limb difference. However, at the age of 8, this silence created an inner conflict. How could I feel "normal" when my body clearly wasn't?

At 13, something changed. A classmate stared at my arm on the bus. That moment triggered (触发) years of shame and hiding. I learned to conceal my arm with long sleeves, bags, or clever hand positions. Every act of hiding felt like a quiet apology for existing.

In relationships, I feared rejection. I sometimes confessed, "I have one hand," over the phone and ended the call before hearing a reply. Even when others responded kindly, I couldn't believe them. I was convinced I wasn't enough.

Things shifted when I was 38. A supportive partner encouraged me to stop hiding. For the first time, I let someone ask questions, look closely, and simply accept me. Even after the relationship ended, I kept the freedom it gave me. I started caring for my arm, using lotion on the scarred skin, wearing gloves in winter, and joining the Lucky Fin Project, where limb differences are celebrated.

That change spread through every part of my life. Professionally, I now work in disability inclusion, reminding others that 26% of U.S. adults live with disabilities. Personally, I wrote a book called Singlehandedly, where I explore how hiding exhausts us, and how honesty can heal.

My limb difference no longer represents shame. It symbolizes resilience (韧性). And to anyone hiding — whether it's a scar, a fear, or a story — I offer this truth: hiding is exhausting. Authenticity isn't weakness — it's freedom.

China-Europe Railway Express|74,000 Trips

Linking over 200 cities across 25 European countries, this railway network operates 86 routes through Eurasia, with trains averaging 120 km/h. By mid-2023, it had completed more than 74,000 journeys, carrying nearly 7 million TEUs (标准箱) of containers and over 50,000 types of goods in 53 categories.

China-Laos Railway|20.79 Million Passengers

This electric railway, connecting Kunming, China, with Vientiane, Lao, opened in December 2021. Since launching cross-border passenger services in April 2023, it has transported 10.79 million passengers and 25.22 million tons of goods by August 2023.

Mombasa-Nairobi Railway| Boosts Kenya's Economy by 2%

As of August 2023, Kenya's railway runs six passenger trains daily, serving 11 million passengers with a 95% occupancy rate. It also operates 17 trains daily, moving 28 million tons of goods. The Kenyan government estimates the project has contributed 2% to the nation's economic growth.

Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway|7.43 Million Tons of Goods

Over five years, this railway has transported 7.43 million tons of goods and 530,000 passengers. Its revenue has grown by over 35% annually, strengthening regional trade.