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Ava, a fifth-grader, longed for a cell phone like her peers but had to wait until she was thirteen. To persuade her parents, she penned an essay, demonstrating she was mature enough for a cell phone. Her parents, impressed, gave her an old phone.

"Ava," her dad said seriously, "a cell phone isn't just for fun and games. It's a significant responsibility. You must keep your phone secure. You must silence it in public spaces. You must..." He listed all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone. But Ava, too busy with choosing the perfect wallpaper, downloading apps, and chatting with her best friend Sarah, only half-listened.

Over the weekend, Sarah's mom took the girls to a movie. Normally Ava avoided horror films, but Sarah's pleading words with funny memes (表情包) had somehow convinced Ava that the movie might actually be enjoyable. Before the movie started, Sarah's mom instructed the girls to silence their phones out of respect for others. As the movie's tension built, Ava found herself growing increasingly uncomfortable. "I need to go to the bathroom," Ava whispered to Sarah.

After the movie, while waiting for Sarah's mom to fetch the car, Ava felt a sinking feeling. "I can't find my phone!" she shrieked, patting down all of her pockets. Panic-stricken, Ava searched her bag, yet her phone seemed to have vanished. Ava got into the car, her stomach in knots.

"Are you going to tell your parents?" Sarah whispered to Ava on their ride back. Ava was silent, her mind racing with the consequences. She could envision her parents' disappointed faces and harsh words. She feared that this incident might lead to her parents taking away the privilege of having a phone altogether.

As they arrived, Ava climbed out of the car and trudged home, her heart heavy with what had happened.

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The Scientist I Admire Most

Dear fellow students,

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That's all. Thank you for your listening.

Jianbing is one of China's most popular street breakfasts. Every neighborhood has its own Jianbing vendor (摊贩) serving breakfast dawn through mid-morning, satisfying hungry (local) on their way to work.

Contrary to you might think, Jianbing is no grab-and-go street breakfast. To preserve the crispness (酥脆) of the pancake, the vendors never cook Jianbing in advance, so waiting in a line is part of the culture. But(basic), Jianbing is a breakfast worth waiting for.

Jianbing has a longer history than almost any other Chinese street food. It is thought to have originated in Shandong Province during the Three Kingdoms Period, military strategist Zhuge Liang had his soldiers cook food on shields (盾) (hold) over the fire.

Of course, if Jianbing were that easy to make, it would have taken the world by storm long before now. Part of challenge of copying the dish is that the recipe for a Jianbing differs from region to region, and even from vendor to vendor.

Many consider it (possible) to make your own Jianbing without months of practice and tuition from a master. Yet a few committed foreigners have made it, who (inspire) to bring Jianbing to a hungry audience after their first taste in China back in the 1980s. In the UK, twins Melissa and Oliver Fu, owners of Mei Mei's Street Cart are bringing the joys of Jianbing first to London and now Manchester despite all the difficulty they have in (perfect) their technique.

One fateful day, outside a convenience store, he5 a homeless man with a dog suffering from a visible skin issue. The man,6 for a solution, shared his dog's suffering. Stewart examined the dog and then7 some medicine to him. In tears, the man thanked Stewart, saying "Thank you for not8 me". The very words served as a wake-up call to Steward and inspired his next9.

Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time, determined to10 on his own. Over a nine-year period, he provided11 medical care for over 1,000 homeless people and their pets and in 2020, he created a nonprofit organization Project Street Vet.

For Stewart, the most rewarding aspect of his work lies in the one-on-one12 with the homeless. By13 helping their cherished companion, Stewart helps14 their faith in humanity. Their gratitude fuels him to continue his mission, offering15 to those facing awful circumstances.

Treat yourself to a power bank

The batteries inside our phones are typically designed to last for around a day of moderate usage. So you're going to want some extra support so you don't end up going AWOL (absent without leave) when your phone dies. That's why I recommend picking up a USB power bank, which will give you a little bit of extra juice to keep you connected to the rest of the world.

Enable Data roaming (漫游)

The good news is that it is easier than ever to stay connected to the net when abroad. Make sure you check with your network provider what your roaming plan is. In many countries it is straightforward to buy a SIM card for a local network, with a much more generous data allowance. If you've got a newer phone, it will probably support "eSIM" — where you can simply use an app like Holafly or Airalo while connected to wifi to set yourself up on a new network temporarily.

Download offline application software

And finally, you need to get your apps in order. Once you reach your destination you'll need a mapping app, and maybe even a translation app — Apple and Google make their own version of both. And modern translation apps are particularly exciting. Then you get a clear translation. Make sure that all of the critical data is downloaded so that apps work offline and you can travel the world like a local. Bon voyage!

A. What good is a phone without Internet access?

B. You simply wave your phone at the scanner instead.

C. In fact, you may not even need a physical card anymore.

D. Why do you need to get your phone ready to be connected?

E. But when you're away from home, you're probably using it so much more.

F. You can typically just wave the camera of your phone over pretty much anything.

G. But before leaving for the airport, ensure your phone is ready for the journey ahead!

Some experts say this is a boon. After all, AI, undisturbed by embarrassment, might be able to express empathy (同理心) more openly and tirelessly than humans. But others worry about the consequences of people seeking emotional support from machines that can only pretend to care. Some even wonder if the rise of so- called empathetic AI might change the way we interact with one another. Indeed, empathy is one of our species' defining qualities, developing as it did in pace with social interaction.

One recent analysis about empathy looked at 52 studies published between 1980 and 2019, which shows that the empathizer must first be able to recognize how the other person is feeling. They must also be affected by those emotions and distinguish themselves and the other person, grasping that the other person's feelings aren't their own while still being able to imagine the other person's experience.

On the first point, in recent years, AI- powered chatbots have made progress in their ability to read human emotions, most powered by large language models (LLMs) that work by predicting which words are most likely to appear together based on training data. In this way, LLMs like ChatGPT can seemingly identify our feelings and respond appropriately most of the time. But when it comes to the other criteria, AI still misses the mark in many ways. Empathy is interpersonal, with continued feedback helping to perfect the sympathizer's response, which also requires some degree of intuitive (直觉的) awareness of an individual and their situation.

All of this helps to explain conversations like the ones I had with ChatGPT. At the end of the day, despite talking to multiple chatbots online, I did what I knew I had to do all along: I picked up my phone and called a friend.

For years, public health officials have tried to limit the disease by controlling mosquito populations. "But that approach is temporary," says Anthony James, a professor of biology and genetics at the University of California, Irvine, "Because mosquitoes are extremely tough little insects, and their populations can quickly rebound."

Therefore, James and his colleagues want to try a different approach: making mosquitoes themselves into malaria-fighting warriors, which is a complete departure from traditional ways of controlling malaria.

To understand how it works, it helps to understand the life cycle of malaria. The malaria pathogen (病原体) is a parasite (寄生虫) that grows inside humans. It's passed via mosquitoes that move from person to person, sucking blood. "If we can make the mosquitoes difficult for the pathogens to survive, we can wipe out the disease," he says. But making mosquitoes uninviting to malaria is a tough job.

To solve the problem, the team used a gene-editing technique called CRISPR. They started with genes from mice, whose immune systems do fight human malaria, engineered those genes, and then gave them to the mosquitoes.

It turned out the malaria-fighting antibodies which gene-edited mosquitoes produced worked very well. They reduced the number of parasites in the mosquito before they were passed to a human host.

James' team are now working on planning a field trial, which he hopes could be conducted on an island or in another isolated location.

But genetically changing wild animals does not sit well with environmentalists. "There's no need to engineer a mosquito," says Dana Perls, senior program manager for the emerging technology program at the non-profit Friends of the Earth. Perls points out that naturally occurring methods for reducing malaria appear to be showing promise, as does a new vaccine (疫苗) against the disease. "Why take unnecessary risks and release a species that can't be recalled once it's released into the wild?" she asks.

His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. "I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it," says Filippi.

Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. "I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance," he adds.

Filippi's chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.

"The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances," says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi's efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.

Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. "I like to think of a person as a book," he says. "Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful."

The Role of a Virtual Buddy (朋友)

Sense matches volunteers with disabled people who have similar interests to ensure you'll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You'll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting - there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.

What We Can Offer You

Before you start your volunteering role, we'll make sure that you've had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and through video calls. While you're volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you'll also get a written account of your volunteering and references (if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses (up to £ 25). and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person's life.

Who We Are Looking for

We need volunteers who are good at expressing their ideas and feelings and are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We're also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language. You don't need to have previous experience of volunteering or nursing disabled people.

If you have any questions regarding the role or would like some more information, please contact the volunteering team at yolunteer@sense.org.