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I spent 15 years trying to make it in the music industry. When I was a teenager, I did any odd job to afford time in a recording studio. I knocked at managers' doors and sent out demo (录音样带) after demo, but I got nowhere. In 2010, aged 27, I was doing a job in a restaurant when I wrote a song called Dream Goes On. It was a song about never giving up. I just let out all of my frustrations at the keyboard.

Over the next five years, the music career never materialized but I persisted. Then, in 2019, I uploaded Dream Goes On to a music-sharing website. I just wanted someone to notice my music.

Later that year, I received an email out of the blue from Music World from South Korea, requesting a license for the song. They had chosen my song from the millions on the music-sharing website for a theme tune for one of their shows. I was amazed and negotiated a contract for $5,000 for the use of the song and signed up straight away. I was pretty excited, but didn't think anything more would come of it, so I focused on my job in the restaurant.

This February, Music World organized a musical festival in Seoul and my song Dream Goes On was also chosen as the theme tune for the festival. I watched on YouTube as my song was being played to a huge crowd of people. It was amazing.

After three days of the festival, I was contacted by Music World and they asked if I'd like to go to Seoul to sing Dream Goes On in a concert. They flew me out there the next day. I was welcomed like a celebrity—everyone I met thought I was a big name in England. I had to break the news to them that I wasn't a pop star.

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I had never performed the song live, and hadn't been on stage for years.

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After the concert, I had photographers and journalists battling to interview me.

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The "Cross-Time and Space Dialogue" exhibition between Ningbo and Xi' an is the first domestic exhibition to showcase the combined cultural relics of the Silk Road, the Maritime Silk Road, and the   Grand Canal, all of are world heritage sites.

Zhang Liang, the director of Ningbo Museum, said, "the Ningbo Museum (seek) partnerships with cultural institutions for years to enable audiences of the Yangtze River Delta region to appreciate treasures at their doorstep. Xi' an is the starting point of the overland Silk Road Ningbo serves as a critical hub of the Maritime Silk Road. The two cities are (close) connected through canals."

"We wanted to create something rich and comprehensive, but that also meant setting ourselves enormous task," said Zhang.

Time constraints also added to the pressure. Each artifact had to be positioned, with adjustments made to ensure a cohesive narrative. These fine details required countless (round) of refinement.

Zhang emphasized that the purpose of showcasing history is not just (reflect) on the past but inspire the present and future. Recognizing the interests of young audiences, the exhibition integrates modern elements such as (interact) installations and LED displays. These features bring a sense of movement and life the exhibition.

"Visiting an exhibition is like watching a play - different people may have different interpretations.   Our goal is to present history in its most authentic and (engage) form." Zhang said.

Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first? Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.

This isn't just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. It's an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.

There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It's up to you what you want to do..

Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you've identified these patterns, you can work to change them.

An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.

A. It's one thing to know your personal type.

B. It's a great way to show that you care about others.

C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.

D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.

E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.

F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.

G. It's about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.

Researchers conducted two experiments in the United States and a field study in South Korea to investigate the meanings employees associate with their dress. In the first experiment, participants viewed photos of different outfits (套装) and indicated what they thought each would convey in a "business-casual" office. In the second, participants first changed into business-casual clothing and then into new business-casual outfits they selected to correspond with one of three randomly assigned characteristics: aesthetics (美学), conformity (一致性).uniqueness. A control group was asked to select an outfit similar to their first one. All participants were told to imagine that they worked at a company where people could generally wear what they wanted to and where most choose business-casual dress. After each clothing change they reported on how they would feel going to work in what they had on, what they thought their clothing would convey, and their level of self-esteem (自尊).

The experiments showed that people associate clothing high in aesthetics with personal attractiveness conforming clothing with a sense belong, and unique clothing with distinctiveness. and revealed that each of the three qualities raised self-esteem.

The field study involved 84 white-col1ar employees who worked on-site and were free to choose their clothes They filled out three questionnaires daily for 10days, reporting on what they were wearing, their self-esteem, their interactions with colleagues and their productivity. Aesthetic and unique clothing boosted self-esteem, which in turn boosted progress toward job goals and decreased social avoidance. Dress conformity had similar effects, but only when employees frequently interacted with colleagues.

"Investing a little extra time in the morning to prepare an outfit that is aesthetically pleasing and unique-and, if interactions with others are expected, highly conforming to organizational standards—can have a meaningful impact on how an employee feels about themselves throughout the workday," the researchers write.

Ethan had always lived by checklists — precise and detailed. At school, he double-checked his answers, rewrote notes in perfect handwriting, and organized his pens by size and color. But the world often refused to follow his plan. A missed question, a group project gone off track, or even a messy desk could send him into hours of self-blame.

During a school event, he was struck by what was advertised on the poster of a pottery class, "Join us. Create, relax, and just be yourself." He eagerly signed up, hoping it might ease the anxiety that had wrapped him around for long.

On the first day of their pottery workshop, Ethan arrived earlier, and spent almost an hour arranging and rearranging all the tools, the wheel, carving knives, brushes, and measuring cups... He carefully lined them up like surgical instruments. He had even watched twelve instructional videos the night before, determined to get everything right. Yet somehow, he couldn't even make a simple bowl — his third attempt of the day had just exploded in the kiln (窑).

He wrote on his notebook with precision, "Attempt 3,400g stoneware, 21% water, Collapsed at 4.2cm height." Maybe the curve (弧线) was just not standard enough, Ethan thought.

Ms. Alvarez, their instructor, approached Ethan and said with a warm smile, "Beginner's tip. Don't worry about making it perfect." Ethan froze. The word "Perfect" hung in the air, sharp and cold, bringing back memories of last year's science fair — when sleepless nights and silent tears had ended not in praise, but in a crushing headache.

Around him, the others were making uneven bowls and plates with funny-looking curves. Some were even laughing at their own "disasters". No one seemed to mind getting it wrong. Ethan looked down at his own hands, still dusted with clay. Ethan forced a smile, turned to the soft clay on his table, and began kneading (揉黏土), ready for a fourth attempt.

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Paragraph 1: "Forget about making it perfect." Ms. Alvarez's words gently landed beside him.

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Paragraph 2: "Now," Ms. Alvarez said to Ethan with a smile, "let's wait."

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Dear Mr. Wilson,

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Best regards,

Li Hua

In the dining hall of Shenzhen University, students eagerly line up for a unique delicacy: rich bowls of black-bone chicken soup. This flavorful dish traces its roots to an (innovation) AI farming project in Chishui, Guizhou, a region where black-bone chicken farming (be) a valued tradition for over 300 years. Despite its long history, the practice has faced (challenge), including disease, predator attacks, and high labor demands.

(address) these issues, Shenzhen University students partnered with the local government to develop an Al-based system. (adopt) cameras and micro-devices, this smart technology tracks each chicken's movements. When a chicken's steps fall below 1,000, the system warns farmers to check signs of illness. It also detects wild animals, helping to reduce losses from predator attacks.

After just six months, production (boost) by 30%, with over 60,000 chickens added. In appreciation, Chishui farmers gifted hundreds of chickens to the university, students turned into "Al chicken soup" for the university community, allowing everyone to enjoy the fruits of this technological achievement.

Reflecting on the project, Shenzhen University Vice President Zhang Xiaohong highlighted the (integrate) of academia, industry, research, and innovation. "Through this partnership, our students have developed practical skills, gained hands-on experience, grown into AI professionals ready to make a meaningful impact."

As a kid, I was short and1. When I played basketball, I had to put my tiny body behind the ball and throw it underhand at the hoop (篮筐). Kids laughed and called my2 style "grandma shot." I looked strange, but I3 every time. I won multiple free throw competitions using my "grandma shot", so I4 it. But my victories came with great5 — I hadn't done it the "right" way.

But did success only count if it looked the way others6? Years later, when I closed my eyes, I recalled standing on the free throw line at 10 years old,7 the noise, and focusing on the basket. My "grandma shot"8, and everyone cheered. The way I shot was odd, but it did9 the rules.

Suddenly, I realized I'd spent my life letting the "right" way10 my achievements. I was a freelancer (自由职业者) who doesn't have a stable income, and I'd always felt I was doing something11. However, I earned scholarships, built businesses, and shaped my life with12 steps. Now I know it's not the13 that matters, but the joy you find throughout the journey. There's no one right or wrong way.14, there are countless paths. There's no15 in that — sometimes, it leads to great success.

Rational thinking proves particularly valuable in certain situations. Without it, we might rely too heavily on emotions, leading to poor decisions. Studies confirm that people who think rationally tend to perform better in both academic and professional settings. Moreover, it helps individuals analyze complex problems, allow for better planning and make well-informed choices.

People who are more analytic are seen less approachable, which may make them seem distant or unfeeling. As a result, they might struggle to build close relationships or communicate warmth in social situations.

Intuitive thinking, though sometimes imperfect, shows impressive effectiveness in many everyday situations. Chess masters instantly recognize strong moves, firefighters make life-saving decisions through instinct, and artists create through sudden inspiration — none of which could be achieved through slow, step-by-step analysis. These examples remind us that intuition is not the opposite of reason.

In our modern world of constant information, the ability to use both thinking styles becomes especially valuable. Life is not a problem to be solved by logic alone, nor a feeling to be trusted blindly. In the end, to live well is to think with both the precision of a scientist and the grace of an artist — calculating when needed, but never silencing the inner voice that says, "This just feels right."
 

A. This, however, is not the whole picture.

B. It allows us to weigh evidence objectively.

C. It's experience that becomes quick and automatic.

D. Wisest decisions sing when reason and intuition harmonize.

E. Surprisingly, logical thinking promotes emotional intelligence.

F. However, sometimes intuition can be more effective than reasoning.

G. This black-and-white view overlooks the complexity of human thought.