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As one as I can remember, it is more than 5 years since Dad left us, whom we missed very much. And what we are supposed to do now is accompany Mum very well, caring for her as much as possible. Mum cherishes everything from Dad, especially the thing that gives her a beautiful memory.

Yesterday, after telling my brother Rhys, and me to stop playing like wild animals, Mum went to take a bath. We were having a pillow fight when suddenly one hit a vase. Mum heard the loud crash. Wasting no time, she went wiping into the room. I was sure that she was going to shout at us, but instead she just knelt by the pieces and began to cry.

This made Rhys and me feel pretty awful. My mom explained to us why she was so upset. In the pieces lay a broken glass rose, one pedal (花瓣) gone, which was given by Dad on their first wedding and anniversary. Dad had said that if he ever forgot to bring flowers home for an anniversary in the future, Mum was to look at that one. It was like their love: it would last a lifetime.

We began crying, and offered to glue it. But Mum said that wouldn't really fix. Now that it had been broken, the value of the "limited edition" had reduced. Tears kept coming down her cheeks.

With great regret, I put both my hands on her shoulders and begged her to forgive us. Mum remained in sadness. And I continued to comfort her, "All things can be broken, Mum. But the only thing that cannot be broken is our love, which is the strongest thing that can never be broken." Hearing this, Mum seemed to be a little relieved. Turning to me and looking at me in the eye, she responded, "You are right, my son."

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Mum hugged me very tightly and finally smiled. 

注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

I'm more than pleased to receive your letter.

……

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

The unbearable winter coldness couldn't stop their steps. With(curious) and excitement, villagers at the foot of Mount Qomolangma hurry up to open their parcels at a delivery office. At an altitude of 4119 meters, this is the world's(high) delivery service station.(locate) in the town of Tashi Dzom in Tibet, the delivery office(found) in 2016. Before that, local people had to spend around four hours to collect parcels from the county seat. But the delivery office brings great(convenient) and therefore encourages more people to order online. According to Yang Tao,is a worker at the delivery office, the office handled only 17 parcels in its first month. But thanksthe fast-growing industry, the number has grown steadily toaverage of 200 per month. Not only has the number of parcels increased,also the items being delivered have become richer in variety. Though people in China's eastern regions may takefor granted, the delivery office indeed makes a difference to the local people.

Several months ago I volunteered at a hospital. One day I was assigned to discharge(安排出院） a patient. She happened to be a physically and mentally 1  young woman who was limited to a wheelchair. She was 2  in her late twenties or early thirties, but it was difficult to 3 .

As I was 4  her off the floor, down the elevator, and out of the front hall, I couldn't 5  thinking, "Oh my God, her parents must be so 6  . She's in really bad shape. What a shame! She must need constant 7 , and will likely require it for the rest of her life." If I were her father, I would be terribly frustrated.

Then, as I came to the area where family and friends 8  discharged patients, I saw a man who noticed us and began walking quickly towards us. As he got closer, his eyes became bright and he 9 , saying, "Patricia, you look so lovely today! You're finally coming home. We can't 10  to have you back home! We miss you so much!" He carefully placed his daughter in his car, said thank you, and drove off.

I was 11  . My eyes began to fill with tears and I just stood there for a few minutes, trying to process what had just 12 . Then I began to think, "What had I missed there? How could I have been so wrong about the father? Why did he and I have such different 13  towards his daughter?" 

It took me days to comprehend what I'd failed to understand when I was evaluating the young woman and her father. Now I know the true 14  of unconditional love, and whenever I deal with other children's 15 , I'll think of Patricia and her dad.

They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: 

First, let's look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular (心血管的) health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your potential torque (扭矩) and cadence (节奏). A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it's not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet's health.

Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town.If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. And if you're worried about safety, there are designated cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.

 It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.

So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them —the popularity of cycling is on the rise.

A. What makes cycling so convenient?

B. But cyclists face neither of these issues.

C. And people will choose to go to work by cycling.

D. This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.

E. Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.

F. And the benefits from cycling aren't just physical, but mental as well.

G. What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again?

It's an attractive idea: by playing online problem-solving, matching and other games for a few minutes a day, people can improve such mental abilities as reasoning, verbal (语言的) skills and memory. But whether these games deliver on those promises is up for debate.

This year, in perhaps the biggest real-world test of these programs, neuroscientists (神 经学家) at Canada's Western University gathered 8, 563 volunteers globally through Cambridge Brain Sciences, a Toronto-based company that provides assessments to measure healthy brain function. Participants filled out an online question form about their training habits, opinions about training benefits and which, if any, program they used. Some 1, 009 participants reported using brain training programs for about eight months, on average, though the length of time ranged from two weeks to more than five years.

Next, the volunteers completed 12 mental tests about memory, reasoning and verbal skills. When researchers looked at the results, they saw that brain trainees on average had no mental edge over the other group in memory, verbal skills and reasoning. Even among those who had used training programs for at least 18 months, brain training didn't boost thinking abilities above the level of people who didn't use the programs.

"No matter how we dealt with the data, we were unable to find any evidence that brain training was associated with mental abilities," says a researcher. That held true whether the team analyzed participants by age, program used, education or economic situation - all were similar to the group who didn't use the programs. However, brain training may be beneficial when it is connected with real problems in life, researchers say. The real world may be the best brain trainer. They suggest that we practice those skills in different real-life situations. "That's a much better use of one's time than sitting at a computer and doing little tasks."

Cooking with steam is of great importance in Chinese cuisine. It's one of the best ways to lock the original flavors in the ingredients.

Vegetables are healthy and full of fiber, and steaming is a quick way to cook them without using much oil. Chinese cabbage is a perfect vegetable to steam: tender, less fibrous and mildly sweet. The tender cabbage can be steamed directly with a simple sauce consisting of garlic paste, soy sauce and sugar. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes are also great for steaming. They can be cut into thick sticks or slices and then steamed until the center becomes soft. Thin pieces of carrots can be coated with dry flour and then steamed. This quick dish is usually served with garlic paste.

Steaming fish, shrimp and crabs, is all about preserving the original taste, so freshness is the absolute No. 1 rule when we shop for seafood to be steamed. For fine food from a river, lake or sea, they must be freshly caught the day you buy them. Frozen fish is seldom steamed directly, because there can be a stronger fishy smell and taste. With all the internal organs and scales removed and blood cleaned, the fish is packed with slices of ginger and scallions (葱) that can reduce the fishiness. It's then placed in a steamer that has been preheated to boil, and cooked for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the fish. The final step is to place scallions on top of the steamed fish. Then, in a small pot, heat up some oil and pour it across the body of the fish to help the flavor release. Next, drizzle (浇) a couple spoons of seasoned soy sauce for seafood around the plate and serve. When eating the fish, it's best to dip it in the sauce for the sweet taste.

In the third grade, ten-year-old Jane read a book about poaching (偷猎) the endangered tigers and cutting down forests at will. She told her friend Holt about it and she really wanted to help save the tigers.

Despite being in elementary school, the two girls have organized fundraisers(资金筹集).During their first year, the girls raised $1,500 to save tigers. "We went to a zoo and asked if we could help and it became this huge fun thing. We never expected it to get so big," the girls said.

When Jane and Holt pitched their ideas in the zoo to ask for funds, their table was packed with zoo guests all afternoon. This year's goal is $2,500. Whatever they raise will be matched by the Zoological Society and all be donated(捐赠) to the Tiger Protection Fund.

On top of helping the animal, the girls would also be excited about their names to be proudly posted at the zoo's entrance on a sign with other donors. "If we get our names on it, it's going to feel like being famous, and it's going to be like a dream come true for us," Jane said. They said they were close to their goal and the zoo couldn't be happier.

"Their awareness of what's happening to tigers and their wanting to educate people on what's happening to tigers are unbelievable," Kassner, an animal expert, said. "Three kinds of tigers have already died out and the remaining six are all endangered. The ‘Tiger Girls' are bringing a big and positive effect and won't be stopping anytime soon."

"I'm so happy that we've come this far. We can do this now though we're only fifth graders and just imagine what we can do in the future," Holt said.

Show Biz Summer 2023

Location: Rosewood Center for Family arts

Important Information:

●Tuition paid on the first day of class.

●No tuition refunds(退款)for not attending the class.

●Please accompany students to the first day of class.

●Registration begins one and half an hour before class time.

How To Register:

●Mail: fill out the form on the last page, black ink only.

●Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.

Sometimes a stranger can greatly improve our day. A pleasant meeting with a stranger can comfort us when we were in trouble.

Once, I experienced a severe turbulence (气流颠簸) on the flight to Boston. Because of that, I was extremely scared. Anxiety and fear filled my heart. All the people on the flight seemed nervous, except my seatmate, who looked friendly and calm. Then, I turned to the woman next to me and said, "Hey, would you mind chatting with me for a few minutes? I'm really nervous."

"Sure. My name is Sue," the woman replied, smiling warmly. "What brings you to Boston?" I started to explain that I was on a business trip. Then the plane shook violently, and suddenly I said, "I might need to hold your hand too." Sue took my hand in both of hers, patted it, and held on tight.

When Sue Pernick took my hand on that scary flight to Boston, I almost wept (哭泣) with comfort. She was so calm and made me less frightened—"Yep, this is a little trouble, but we'll be on the ground safely soon," she told me—that I asked her what she did for a living. "I'm a retired P.E. teacher and I coached women's volleyball," she said. Immediately, I could see what an awesome coach she must have been.

Sue and I talked-about our families, our vacations, our love of the ocean—until the plane finally landed. Then the businessman sitting on the other side of her, who'd been silent the entire flight, remarked that he'd enjoyed our conversation. "It cleared my fear out," he said. "I was scared too. I wanted to hold Sue's hand!" When we said goodbye, I gave Sue a big hug and my e-mail address.

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A few days later, I received an e-mail.

……

I decided to be a person like Sue.

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Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and (scientist) from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China's ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout Caina's ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs (produce) since the international project started 1994.

The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for  (difference) cultures and are part of the history of many countries. The caves were international when people  (travel) the Silk Road in ancient times. Even today, tourists from all over  world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people to admire in America.

By (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in China's ancient history, culture, traditions. They also hope (educate) people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.

A few years ago, I felt like a true failure. I was doing Weight Watchers for the third time in order to lose weight, but not making 1 .

At that time, I spent hours every day working out to my videos and was still 2 . I thought I was meant to be overweight forever and there was no need to 3  it. I needed a 4  of heart and mind. That change came in the most 5  way. It came with running. After dinner on Thanksgiving, I went out for a 6  with my family. I had turned my little MP3 player on and was 7  the music when my favorite song came on. I felt like dancing, but that was impossible, for I had my children with me. So I caught the speed a bit and started to run slowly. I was quite 8  with my burst of activity.

What was more surprising was that I 9  the next morning and went out again. After running, I felt strong and 10  at the same time. I 11  the good feelings I felt when I used to run 20 years ago and decided that I wanted more of that. I 12  up for a spring race and practiced hard for it.

13  my weight is still heavier than what I would like, I no longer care about it. I try to stay more focused on my life. Most 14 , my workouts are less than an hour per day and I take Sundays off completely. My 15  is to keep exercising in my life but not let it control my life. After all, I am so much more important than my weight.

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

An earthquake can be a very destructive natural disaster, particularly in the Pacific Rim region. After an earthquake, your home may be a mess and you might be left without a water supply or power.  By doing so, you may minimize the damage and injury in and around your home.

· Create a disaster plan.

Form your plan and know what to do before the earthquake happens.  The most important first step is understanding what to do when an earthquake hits.

In a real earthquake, this is your number one defense. Drop to the floor, take cover under a firm desk or table and hold on firmly. Namely, drop and cover your head from falling objects. Stay there until the shaking stops.

·Learn basic first aid.

There are resources in your community to educate people on how to deal with first aid emergencies. 

·Write down and share emergency contact lists.

This should include everyone in your home, office, etc.  In addition to normal contact information, ask each person to provide an emergency contact as well.

A. Stay away from the shaking house.

B. Practice "drop, cover and hold on".

C. Then go over your plan on a regular basis.

D. Therefore, you can turn to your family for help.

E. You need to know how to get in touch with them.

F. There are several things you can do to prepare for an earthquake.

G. For example, your local Red Cross has classes teaching you the basic skills.

A three-year nationwide action plan to better protect ancient covered bridges (廊桥) started on Monday in Taishun county, Wenzhou city in East China's Zhejiang province.

Covered bridges not only serve as means of transportation and communication. They are also acting as places to rest and for leisurely gatherings, sites for making offerings and even market areas for trading.

"Covered bridges are an important part of traditional Chinese culture, with a long history and rich diversity," said Huang Zi, a lead expert at the Zhejiang Ancient Architecture Design and Research Institute.

But their largely wooden structures and the variety of roles they play make them easier to be damaged. In 2016, three ancient covered bridges in Taishun were destroyed by heavy rains during a typhoon. In 2020, a covered bridge first built during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and most recently rebuilt in the 18th century in Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province, was destroyed by floodwaters. Not long ago, a 900-year-old covered bridge in Pingnan county, Fujian province, one of the longest in China, fell down in a fire at night in early August.

Protective measures have already been put in place in areas with ancient covered bridges. It will be a long-term process, said Huang, and greater efforts should be made to keep that sustainable (可持续的). One key, according to Huang, is to involve people's concerns, needs and values in protecting the covered bridges.

"More preservation knowledge should be communicated to people through related projects," he said.

More relevantly, the protection of covered bridges should be combined with tourism. "When people come to visit, walk and have fun there, those old covered bridges can truly show their energy and liveliness," he said.

On Monday, people across Kenya took part in the country's first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created by Kenya's president, William Ruto, to encourage people to plant trees as part of a plan to fight the climate crisis (危机).

Kenya is famous for its beautiful forests and wildlife. But large areas of Kenya's forests have been cut down, either for the wood, to clear the land for farming, or both. And those trees would normally help take in carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that's a major cause of the climate crisis.

In early November, to help get Kenya's great tree-planting effort started, the government declared November 13 a holiday—National Tree Growing Day. To prepare for the day, the government got 150 million seedlings ready for planting.

The government created a special app to help organize the tree planting. The app is called JazaMiti, which means "fill with trees" in Swahili. The app helps people collect trees, find places to plant, and record their efforts. The app will also help the government track how many trees have been planted in different areas around the country.

People all over Kenya turned out in large numbers to take part in the holiday. Elizabeth Wathuti, who works to protect the environment, was very happy about the support that Kenyans showed for tree planting. But she pointed out that it would be very important to continue to take care of the trees as they grow. "Tree planting is just the beginning," she said.

Many people were very excited about the tree-planting holiday. Some hope that it will happen every year.

On Sunday, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shocked the running world by breaking the women's world record for the marathon by over two minutes. Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds.

But Assefa's record was far beyond what most people expected. After all, it was only her third time running a marathon.

"I wanted to break the marathon world record," she said, "But I couldn't imagine that it would result in a time under 2:12."

When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, called sprints. Then she became a middle-distance runner, running the 800 meters (half mile) race. Her best time in the 800 meters was 1 minute and 59 seconds.

Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women's record for the course, finishing in 2:15:37.

This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races, Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half.

Her time of 2:11:53 was over two minutes faster than the old women's record (2:14:04), which was set in Chicago in 2019 by Brigid Kosgei of Kenya.

When she finished the race, Assefa kneeled down and kissed the pavement before raising her arms in victory.

Though Assefa made it look easy, she said winning the race "…was the result of hard work" Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners.