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Don't be afraid to be confused.

We get it: It's hard to power through confusion. It doesn't feel great when a book makes you feel confused. Every reader has to start somewhere. Instead, be proud of yourself for trying, and get excited about all the new things you'll learn.

Research, research, research.

Researching the author — and the time and place they were writing about — can help you situate yourself during tricky passages. The author's experience, viewpoint, and historical context might help you make the connections you might not have otherwise.

Just pick the book up.

This step is self-explanatory. While it's not hard to just pick a book up, we know how difficult it can be to convince yourself to do so. Take a deep breath, then leap onto the deck (甲板) of Melville's Pequod or step cautiously through the gates of Dracula's Castle.

Remember: there is no right answer.

There is no perfect way to read a classic text. There is no defining interpretation, no singular, exact answer. Your goal as a reader is to discover what aspects and insights are meaningful to you. Enjoy the process. Even if your interpretation of the work isn't quite perfect, it us still valuable!

A. Allow the book to grow with you.

B. So how does one approach a classic?

C. It has some form of historical influence.

D. Before you turn to page one, do some digging.

E. Never beat yourself up for not knowing something.

F. Remind yourself that it's a new learning opportunity.

G. Consider what confuses you, read with intention, and think critically.

One winter evening, Bryan was driving home on a country road. His heart was heavy with worries. The factory was closed, and he had been out of work for months. His mind raced with anxiety as he thought of his wife, who was due to give birth soon. How would he pay for the hospital bills?

As Bryan drove, he saw an old lady waving her right hand. So he quickly pulled over in front of her car, approached and asked, "Can I help you?" The old lady replied her car broke down and that she had been waiting for help for several hours. Bryan knew that chill of helplessness. He reassured her, "I'm here to help you, Madam. Wait in the car where it's warm. My name is Bryan."

The old lady had a flat tire. Without hesitation, Bryan crawled (爬) under the car to fix the jack (千斤顶). After some effort, he managed to change the tire. His hands were dirty and he got hurt, but he felt good, knowing he had helped someone in need. As he finished his work, she offered to pay him. But Bryan refused. He told her, "If you want to repay me, help someone else in need and think of me."

The old lady drove off, touched by Bryan's kindness. A few miles down the road, she stopped at a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. A waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile which couldn't erase even standing for the whole day. While eating, the old lady chatted with the waitress and learned that she was nearly eight months pregnant (怀孕的). She hadn't earned enough money for her coming delivery in hospital. Worse still, her husband was out of work.

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Finishing the meal, the old lady remembered Bryan.

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With the note and money left by the lady, the waitress was lost in thought.

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1.活动过程；

2.你的感想。

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2.词数80词左右；

Dear Peter,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Guizhou, (locate) in the southwest of China, is a province that possesses a unique combination of natural scenery and profound cultural heritage.

The province is well known for the breathtaking landscapes. Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in Asia, (attract) thousands of tourists annually. (rush) down from a great height, the waterfall creates a grand sight that leaves a deep (impress) on visitors with thunderous sound of water echoing in the air. Besides, the karst landforms in Guizhou are a wonder of nature shaped millions of years ago by nature's masterful hand.

Guizhou is also home to diverse range of ethnic groups. Each group has (it) own unique handicrafts, traditions and festivals. For example, the Miao people are famous for their delicate silver jewelry and colorful embroidery (刺绣), can not only function as decorations but also carry deep cultural meanings. During Miao festivals like the Sisters' Meal Festival, people always sing and dance together, feeling the atmosphere filled joy and celebration.

In recent years, Guizhou (witness) remarkable progress in the transportation system. With modern airports and high-speed railways built, it has been much easier for tourists to visit Guizhou. Undoubtedly, Guizhou is a place worth exploring, offering great (opportunity) to experience rich natural wonders and cultural customs that can satisfy the curiosity of every traveler.

Farber noticed that a man at another window, with his face partially3 with a black T-shirt, handed a note to a teller,4 cash and claimed to have a5. Quickly, Farber recognized him as Ben Levine, who earned his living by selling waste. Instead of the sense of6, Farber felt sympathetic. So he walked over and calmly asked, "What's wrong? Don't you have a job?"

Discouraged, Ben7 tearfully, "There is nothing in this town for me. I just want to go to prison." Farber put his arm around Ben and said, "Let's go outside and talk." Outside, Farber hugged him, and Ben began to8. The police soon arrived with rifles (步枪) drawn,9 them to the ground. Ben was later charged with attempted robbery but had no gun.

Farber was praised as a quick-thinking and brave10 who helped calm down the situation. Actually, Farber has long11 to feed homeless people, and he keeps pillows and blankets in his car to12 to those he sees living on the streets. "Love13 all things, and the world needs more14," he says. "Try to be kind to somebody; it makes a15."

Practice more.

This can help you get more familiar with your presentation and greatly increase your confidence. To achieve that, you can go through your speech out loud at home to improve the natural flow of your speaking.

Manage your nerves.

It's perfectly normal to feel nervous before speaking. It may help you appear excited, making it easier to focus on your presentation. But if you let your nerves get the best of you, you can end up losing focus and having a harder time conveying your message. Before your speech, consider practicing controlled breathing to help you maximize your focus and reduce some of that nervous tension.

Nervousness and anxiety have been found to cause people to talk too fast, which will cause your speech to become less clear. One way to handle nerves is to stop for a couple of seconds and breathe at strategic points during presentation, especially at the end of key sections of your presentation, and it will give your audience time to reflect on what you've said.

Concentrate on the positive aspects.

Focusing on your mistakes can cause you to lose confidence, making you even more nervous for the next time you need to speak in public. One of the most effective ways is to write down a list of the bright sides during your presentation, which will help you get better prepared for the next public speaking.

A. Keep calm.

B. Practice makes perfect.

C. Pause and speak slowly.

D. So you should notice your mistakes.

E. Some level of nervousness can actually be beneficial.

F. Instead, you should set your mind on what you have done well.

G. Lack of confidence can negatively affect your presentation abilities.

To see why this is such a huge challenge, think about what makes cells so complicated. Each human cell has about 42 million protein molecules and 20,000 different genes. These parts interact in very complicated ways that we are still trying to fully understand. They don't work alone; instead, they form huge networks that can change a lot with even small adjustments.

Two major breakthroughs are now making virtual cells possible: the rapid growth in ways to collect biological data and the big improvements in artificial intelligence. Modern labs can produce huge amounts of data about what's inside cells and how they behave. In fact, the amount of data doubles every six months.

The potential uses of this system could completely change medicine. Imagine doctors being able to create a "digital twin" of your cells — a virtual copy they can use to test different treatments on a computer before giving them to you. This could be especially useful for cancer treatment. Doctors could see how different drug combinations affect cancer cells, avoid harmful side effects, and find the best treatment more quickly.

But the benefits would go far beyond just helping individual patients. Cancer researchers could use these virtual cells to understand how certain genetic changes turn healthy cells into cancerous ones. Developmental biologists could track how cells change as living things grow, possibly finding new ways to treat age-related diseases. Microbiologists could model viral infections to predict not only how viruses affect single cells but also how they might impact whole organs or systems.

Emma Lundberg, an associate professor of bioengineering and pathology at Stanford, says, "This project needs cooperation across different scientific fields, industries and countries. We know that fully functional models might take more than a decade to develop. But with today's fast-growing AI and huge amounts of data, it's the right time for us to come together and aim high."

"Honeybees encounter numerous difficulties when choosing efficient routes through crowded environments, and we are initially interested in understanding how they select the safest and least energy-consuming paths," said Marielle Ong, a researcher at the University of Queensland in Australia. To study the bees' navigation, Ong and her team set up small barrier courses for over a hundred honeybees. The bees had to choose between two openings of different sizes along the way. As a group, the bees generally preferred the larger opening, which is logical—it reduces the risk of crashing with walls.

However, when Ong examined the choices made by individual bees, she found something interesting. "We discovered that 55 percent of the bees had no preference, while the remaining 45 percent were divided between bees that favored the left and those that favored the right." In other words, some honeybees exhibit a form of sidedness. Although they don't have hands, let's consider them as either left-handed or right-handed. For example, a right-handed bee would choose to navigate through the narrower right-side opening rather than the larger and safer left-side one. Sometimes, bees with a sidedness would even land and walk through the smaller opening to use their preferred side.

These forms of sidedness actually help the bee members of a large group navigate complex environments without crashing into each other. If all bees were right-handed, it would take much longer for the entire group to pass through a small opening, such as a hive entrance. But with a mix of left-and right-handed bees, the group can move more quickly when encountering barriers.

Ong believes that this finding could one day be applied by engineers. They could design robotic drone swarms to navigate barriers more efficiently. They could even program self-driving cars to operate more like an orderly group of honeybees rather than a chaotic group of humans.

We began by organizing a monthly two-hour gathering in the building's hall on the second Friday of every month. Attendance varied, with between 15 and 30 people showing up each time. These events mainly involved chatting, snacking, and enjoying some juice. While the gatherings were pleasant, most residents chose not to participate. One day, while visiting the nearby San Francisco State University campus, I encountered a student from a social club who had a large sign promoting "Building Community." I asked him how they achieved this. He explained that they encouraged members to share something personal with at least one other person. This idea gave me inspiration.

Therefore, I purchased a large world map and, during one of our social events, I taped it to the hall wall with signs that read, "Where We're From. Place a green sticker on your birthplace and a yellow sticker on your grandparents' birthplace." People placed their stickers and checked out where others were from. We left the map up overnight, and on the following Saturday, even more people joined in. I intended to keep the map and stickers up for a month or longer. They definitely added more interest to the hall, which usually had a plain housing look.

I understand there will be challenges ahead, but I firmly believe that a strong community can enhance our quality of life. I have the time and energy to commit to this effort.

Are you curious about the mysteries of marine ecosystems? Do you have a passion for exploring marine life? Bowling Green State University (BGSU) offers a unique opportunity for high school students to experience the wonders of the ocean at our Marine Biology Camp! This camp is the only one in the Midwest that allows students to explore marine science.

Camp Dates: June 8-13,2025.

What Can You Expect?

·Field Trips: Explore marine life and habitats around Northwest Ohio through exciting field trips.

·Hands-On Activities: Learn specimen collection techniques through practical sessions.

·Lab Experience: Design and conduct your own experiment in our state-of-the-art research lab.

·Exclusive Tour: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Toledo Zoo to discover more about marine animals.

·Meet Experts: Interact with marine scientists to understand their careers and the importance of marine biology.

Program Costs

BGSU's Marine Biology Camp offers both residential and non-residential options. The non-residential program costs $850, while the residential option adds an extra $400. The total fee includes accommodation, meals, lab materials, and transportation for field trips. A 10% early bird discount is available for those who apply early.

Application Requirements

·A letter of recommendation

·Completion of the online application form

·Responses to short-answer questions（Note: Responses must be written by the applicant. Any answers provided by others will result in disqualification.）

Application Deadlines

·March 2,2025: Apply for early admission. Notifications will be sent out by March 14.

·April 25,2025: Final application deadline.（Note: Spaces may fill up quickly after the early admission deadline.）

Walking across campus with every pair of eyes on you can be embarrassing, especially when you're 13 years old. I looked around me in desperate search of a friendly face, a smile, anything. I was quite disappointed, to say the least. And I, in turn, felt somewhat foolish, walking across campus with a false smile on my face. I was simply attempting to follow the advice my mother had given me years before: when things get awkward, smile. No matter where you are a smile will always be understood. A smile is universal. At that very moment, however, I felt my mother's advice didn't work.

On top of it all, my mind was racing with questions and concerns typical of any 13-year old on the first day of school: where would I sit at lunch? Who would I talk to? Not to mention how would I make friends when I didn't even speak the language? My heartbeat quickened and I felt nervous. Still, I did my best to maintain calm so as not to let my guard down and reveal to others just how scared I truly was.

When the teacher introduced me to the class as the "American girl", 10 sets of hands immediately shot up. Some students had questions, and others wanted to practice their English with me. Because I didn't speak much Chinese yet, I communicated with the other students through hand motions mixed in with broken English and Chinese. Despite the attention, I wasn't sure how much of it was positive. It was almost as if they weren't sure what to make of me and I was being examined. Then again, who could blame them? After all I was the first American ever to attend the school. So essentially, we were all first timers.

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Then came the first class——Chinese painting.

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As I burnt with great embarrassment, Li Hua, my deskmate, gave me a warm smile.

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1. 说明问题；

2. 提出建议。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Mike,

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Yours,

Li Hua