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Hawking, whose 1988 book "A Brief History of Time" became an unlikely worldwide bestseller and cemented (奠定) his superstar status, dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe. He held the post of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, which is a position that was once held by Sir Isaac Newton.

Born in 1942 in Oxford, where his parents spent the final months of pregnancy to avoid the bombings of London, Hawking was said to have been a good student although it wasn't until he was in his 20s that his true potential began to really shine through. Having initially wanted to study Mathematics, Stephen Hawking chose, instead, to read natural sciences with emphasis on Physics.

Having found University life boring, so much so that he joined the University rowing team to relieve the boredom, it was only following an oral examination that he was awarded a first class degree.

While at Cambridge, Hawking was diagnosed with a motor neurone (神经元）disease. He was initially given two to three years to live. The illness gradually robbed him of mobility, leaving him confined to a wheelchair, almost completely paralysed and unable to speak except through his trademark voice synthesiser (合成器）.

Stephen Hawking led an incredible and well documented life. He was referred to in many TV programs, films, and even songs, and appeared as himself in a number of programs including Red Dwarf and the Big Bang Theory. His genius and wit won over fans from far beyond the world of astrophysics (天体物理学）, earning comparisons with Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton.

The latter is certainly what one construction site in Xiamen city, East China's Fujian province, is now known for. It quickly became the focus of attention on World Book Day, which fell on Saturday, thanks to a construction contractor (承包商) building a library for the site's 200-plus workers.

The library is located in a portable container that is around 18 square meters. It was set up by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co, earlier this month to promote reading and bring knowledge and pleasure to the construction workers.

Over 2,000 books in different categories, are neatly placed on shelves. On the wall hangs a bulletin board listing six rules for borrowing books. The room is air-conditioned so the workers can read comfortably there.

"I like reading all kinds of books, ranging from nonfiction to romantic novels. The library has them all," says Li Chenghai, a migrant worker from Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Compared with playing games on mobile phones or getting hooked on short-video apps, Li prefers reading as books can help him remain calm and broaden his horizons.

Li' s view is echoed by his fellow worker Dongqun, who also comes from Sichuan. Dong is more interested in books on health, cooking and parenting. "The work at the construction site is tiring. I want to learn something to keep myself healthy and inspire me in my daily life," Dong says. She has worked on many construction sites, but this is the only one with a library.

Yi Jingxing, a 45-year-old worker, also frequents the library. "I like martial arts novels. Whenever I am free after work, I come here to read," says Yi, who dreamed of being a martial arts hero as a kid.

What makes dust storms particularly alarming is their great size. These storms can expand over hundreds of miles. With wind speeds of at least 40 km/h (25 mph), they may not be powerful enough to remove feathers from a bird, but they are still strong and need to be taken seriously.

The unpredictability of dust storms adds to their danger. They often come suddenly, creating a thick wall of dust that greatly reduces visibility. This makes driving especially dangerous, as vehicles caught in a storm are at high risk of crashing. If you find yourself driving during such a storm, the safest course of action is to pull over and turn off your headlights to avoid being mistaken for a moving vehicle.

Even in fairly weak dust storms, walking on foot can be extremely difficult, if not impossible. The dust in the air blocks sight and can cause breathing discomfort. Moreover, the strong winds that come with these storms can leave an area looking as though it has just suffered from a violent storm. Seeking shelter indoors remains the most suitable choice.

In an art class my friend Mareya and I took, we had to look at art made by lots of different artists and then try creating our own. We made clay pots, shoebox collages (拼贴画), pencil drawings, and paintings using only small dots of paint. We even made paint-splatters (洒，溅) art.

For our very last assignment, our teacher asked us to paint a portrait of a friend or family member. Mareya and I looked at each other and nodded. We both had the same idea. "You'll each get one of these art kits," said Ms. Williams. "Every kit contains a small canvas (油画布), a set of paints, and two foam (泡沫) brushes. You can paint in any style you choose."

Mareya and I put our kits into our art bags. Then we headed over to her house, as we always did after art class. "I think I'll paint you in Leonardo da Vinci's style," I said while we walked. "Are you ready to pose like the Mona Lisa?" "Don't you mean the Mareya Lisa?" Mareya said, crossing her arms and doing the funniest impression of the woman in that famous old painting.

"Wow!" I giggled, "Your smile looks exactly like hers!" We were laughing so hard that we didn't even notice our friend Jasmine zipping upon her bike. "Whoa! What's the rush?" I said. "I was so excited to tell you my amazing news that I forgot how fast I was going." said Jasmine.

"Ooh!" said Mareya. "What's your news?" "Well..." Jasmine smiled. "My family just got the cutest puppy named Ginger, and if you want to come over, you can meet her!"

Jasmine's house is only a couple of blocks from Mareya's, so after checking in with Mareya's mom, of course we had to go.

Ginger was the most adorable puppy imaginable. We threw her a toy and got her to run in circles until she was so tired out that she collapsed into a sleepy ball of fluff (蓬松毛团). "Whenever she's not running around or chewing whatever she can get her paws on, she's sound asleep in dreamland," said Jasmine. She led the way to the kitchen. "Do you have time for a snack?" "Sure!" we said. After we had some yummy snacks at the kitchen table, Mareya and I stood up to leave.

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Are you an Introvert or Extrovert?

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Mu Sa, a livestream host of the Hui ethnic group from Zhongning, Ningxia, has become a perfect example of the Internet has transformed many young unemployed people into useful talents contributing to society.

After graduating from university, Mu struggled (pursue) his dream in big cities. In 2021, he returned home after losing his job and began creating short videos about local people's daily lives. A video clip (show) his mother cooking local food turned out to be surprise hit. It was the success of this video clip that inspired him to carry on. He (gradual) found that village-related content was popular among his followers.

With more and more fans, Mu started promoting local specialties on his account. The (popular) of local specialties built up his confidence that he could work as a "salesman" for the agricultural produce of not only his own family more importantly his hometown. In January 2023, Mu (invite) to take part in a program at the CCTV in Beijing, introducing his life and promoting the farm produce of Ningxia. He brought his parents with him on the trip, was their first time visiting the city.

"Although livestream host is a common job, as long as I can take advantage of the platform to do something for my hometown, rather than only for (I), I think I can do an extraordinary job," Mu said.

I was trying my best not to throw up and act4. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. When I5, this person asked me if I was doing okay, and I said "Yes, I am," because I didn't want to be a6, and I was embarrassed and shy. This person7, and I said I was okay. He kept looking at me, and a few minutes later, he gave me an unopened bottle of water. I8 the water because I was really thirsty, and my9 had to give in to my10. He told me to let him know what he could11 for me and asked me what was happening to me. I12 him.

Months later, I was walking on the street with my mom back in her town, and we13 this person. He remembered me,14 me and told me he was glad to see I was doing well. I don't even know his name, but it's the15 thing a stranger has done to me.

Create an electronic backup of your medical insurance card, passport, plane tickets, travel insurance, and visas before you leave. Email the file to yourself and keep it in your inbox to access the information from your smartphone if the paperwork is lost or damaged.

It might be tempting to keep your cash, credit cards, identification, and traveler's checks in your wallet, but don't do it. Keep any money, credit cards, IDs, and checks you won't be using locked in your hotel room or a safe place. Separate the monetary and identifying items you must carry on you and carry them in different spots on your person.

Another thing you might want to do is hang your purse on the back of your chair on a sidewalk or place your bags at your feet. Instead, keep your bags in your lap or at the front of your feet under the table, with the straps wrapped around your leg.

Of course, you'll be talking to the people of the land you visit—that's the best part of traveling, meeting new people! Don't get carried away and begin to trust strangers with your life story or personal information. Don't talk to strangers who don't look trustworthy, don't accept food or drink from them, and don't go anywhere with them unless they are your licensed tour guide and you're on your booked tour.

A. Health insurance might offer you some international coverage.

B. Consider what you say to your children and follow the same principle.

C. In general, for the most part, traveling throughout the world is very safe.

D. This isn't a good idea because your attention will be drawn to the new sights.

E. You'll be carrying the necessary documentation with you when traveling abroad.

F. Cash, credit cards, identification, and traveler's checks are not worth injury or death.

G. This safety tip prevents you from losing everything if somebody should steal your wallet.

According to a report by China Youth Daily, there are two primary types of self-driving systems in use today: those that use cameras and those that use light detection and ranging (LiDAR，激光雷达). Each type faces its own set of challenges. For example, Tesla's system uses cameras and deep learning, without high-precision maps, which works well in clear weather but struggles in bad conditions like heavy rain or fog. Some companies like Xpeng Motors use LiDAR technology, but its high cost-around 7.000 yuan for each system makes it difficult to use widely.

Another challenge is cybersecurity. According to Xinhua, Hackers can control the vehicle through cloud networks causing accidents or demanding money. Keeping data safe and preventing attacks is important for making autonomous driving safe. Also, the systems of self-driving cars have problems when dealing with unexpected situations. For example, if a traffic light doesn't work, the car might not know how to respond because its algorithm (算法) is designed to follow the light's instructions, not manage technical failures. Similarly, if a traffic officer directs traffic with a flag, the car might not recognize this human action, as it has not been programmed to react to such signals. In another case, if a child suddenly runs into the road the car must react quickly, but its sensors might not always predict such actions in time. These challenges show that self-driving is not yet ready for every real-world situation.

Beyond these technical challenges, the infrastructure for autonomous driving is still in the early stages of exploration and pilot projects. Many cities lack a unified plan for their traffic infrastructure. Autonomous driving systems need real-time data exchange and strong computing resources, and building vehicle-road collaboration (协作) requires many parties to work together. However, many cities' infrastructures currently do not yet support high-frequency data transmission.

New research led by Cole has gotten a step closer. Through a large-scale genomics analysis, her team identified 481 genome regions that were directly linked to eating habits and food preferences. The findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed (同行评议), were presented last month.

Built on a study in 2020, Cole and her colleagues used data from Biobank, which has a public database of the genetic and health information of 500,000 participants. By scanning genomes, the new analysis is was able to home in on 194 regions associated with eating habits and 287 linked to specific foods such as fruit, cheese, fish, and tea. Further understanding how genes impact our eating could show differences in nutritional needs and disease risks.

"One of the problems with many previous genomics studies is that they're very small. They don't have enough people to be able to identify genes in a credible manner. This study had a huge group of people, so that's really powerful," says Monica Dus, an associate professor at the University of Michigan. "The other thing that I thought was great is that they have so many different features that they're measuring concerning diet. They had fats, the body, social-economic backgrounds."

As the research advances, Dus says, "Instead of worrying about telling people what to eat, a more effective approach would be ensuring there aren't ‘food deserts' so people could get more food — things that have a broader impact."

One reason we should study intercultural communication is to enhance self-awareness. Our thinking process regarding culture is often "others-focused", meaning that the culture of the other person or group is what stands out in our view. However, the old saying "know thyself" is appropriate, as we become more aware of our own culture by better understanding other cultures and views.

Intercultural communication can allow us to step outside of our comfortable, usual frame of reference and see our culture through a different aspect. Additionally, as we become more self-aware, we may become more ethical communicators as we challenge our tendency to view our culture as superior to others.

As was noted earlier, differences matter, and studying intercultural communication can help us better negotiate in our changing world. Changing economies and technologies intersect with culture in meaningful ways. Technology has created a global village where vast distances are much shorter due to new technology that makes travel and communication more accessible and convenient. However, as the following "Getting Plugged In" box indicates, there is also a digital divide, which refers to the unequal access to technology and related skills that exist throughout much of the world. People in most fields will be more successful if they are prepared to work in a globalized world.

Obviously, the global market sets up the need for intercultural competence for employees who travel between locations of a multinational corporation. Perhaps less obvious may be the need for teachers to work with students who do not speak English as their first language and for police officers, lawyers, managers, and medical personnel to be able to work with people who have various cultural identities.

When choosing schools, many students and parents look at their rankings. Rankings are lists that try to show which US universities are "best". Famous magazines and websites create these lists every year.

However, a university with a high ranking isn't necessarily the right one for you. Think of it like choosing a restaurant: The most expensive restaurant in town might not serve the food you enjoy most!

How US universities are different from Chinese universities

In China, students usually get into universities based on their gaokao scores. But in the US, universities look at many different things:

●Your grades

●Your activities outside of class

●Your special talents

●Your personal story

●Your interests and goals

Good students and excellent professors can be found at hundreds of US universities, not just the highest-ranked ones.

What rankings don't show you

Rankings often focus on things that might not matter to you, such as:

●How few students they accept (being "selective")

●How many students graduate

●How famous the university's name is

But they don't show important things like:

●Whether the university has good support for international students

●How much individual attention you will get from professors

●Whether the university offers the specific program you want

●If the location and campus environment suit you

A surprising truth about famous universities

Here's something most people don't know: At many famous, highly-ranked universities, under graduate students rarely get taught by well-known professors. Instead, many classes are taught by graduate students or newer professors.

How to make a smart choice

Instead of just looking at rankings, ask yourself:

●What do I want to study?

●What kind of support will I need as an international student?

●What size school would make me comfortable?

●Can I afford this school?

●Does this location interest me?

Remember this!

Your goal should be finding the right university for YOU, not just picking the one with the highest ranking. Many excellent US universities might not appear in the top rankings but could offer exactly what you need to succeed.

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