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How to Choose a Good Book

I'm a slow reader. In general, I can only finish two books in a month.Instead, I used to spend the time necessary to get the most out of the book without getting lost in details. But now I emphasize (重视) quality over quantity. How can we do that? How can we choose a good book to read?

Be curious. I believe that having the right attitude is the starting point. What is the right attitude to have? When it comes to self-education, the right attitude is curiosity. Because unlike formal education where external (外部的) factors push you to learn, with self-education you need to motivate yourself.

Find potential books. To find a good book to read, you should collect potential books to read. In my case, I usually put them on my Amazon wish list. How do you find these potential books? Well, my first source is bestseller lists.I can then decide whether or not the book is a good one for me. If it is, then I'll add it to my list of potential books to read.

With a list of potential books to read, how do you choose which one to read? In my case, I ask myself a question. Which book would make the most difference in my current situation? This question might seem simple, but if you use it, it can make a big difference in your personal growth.

A. Choose the books that excite me most.

B. Choose the best book for your current situation.

C. Curiosity is like fuel in your self-education journey.

D. This is fine for me because my target is on quality.

E. Reading books is a great way to educate yourself.

F I also follow some websites that often recommend good books.

G. Here are three simple steps on how to choose a good book to read.

The whole world knows them: actors, singers, models, athletes and TV personalities. If I use social media, I get too familiar. 

I have nothing against the entertainment industry and celebrities. The problem is that by idolizing the entertainment industry so much, we sometimes completely forget about the things that are truly important and that are changing our world. You probably know who Leonardo DiCaprio is—a very talented American actor and film producer. But then you probably don't know who Cori Bargmann is. Bargmann is a scientist who is uncovering the causes of Alzheimer's and autism, which have been unknown for years.

What I think is wrong is that DiCaprio's net worth is $260 million dollars, while Bargmann's is less than $l million dollars. DiCaprio is definitely talented and has worked hard to give us good films, but Bargmann is working for something that can save thousands of humans who are suffering. And just because our society prefers to idolize the entertainment industry instead of science, she gets paid much less than she deserves.

But if it would benefit the world to invest all of our time and attention toward scientists, why don't we make scientists our new "celebrities"?

First of all, we like being entertained. We love pretty faces and easy-to-digest information. It's easier to care about simple stuff rather than scientific, complicated things. Another reason is that most scientists don't like being in the spotlight. They' re mostly reserved and like to have privacy. They' re busy people, which explains why they haven't attracted the media the same way that performers have. Also, people have free will and the right to be interested in whatever they want to be.

However, studies have shown that young people are more interested in a scientific career as a result of COVID-19. The pandemic has also made known some scientists who have suddenly started appearing on TV and guiding us on how to get protected from this deadly virus. Maybe that is the start of the development of a different point of view which will be in favor of science for future generations.

Envelope Budget

From McDonald's to Sonic, fast food had a bad effect on my waistline and my budget. It was nothing to run to a drive-through to pick up a cold drink or a quick bite to eat. It was so easy to use my card for a small purchase. For me, I got a lot of satisfaction from fast food.

One day I sat down and calculated that I was spending a surprising $40 a week on fast food. This was a lot of iced coffee and hamburgers! Instead of reducing my guilty pleasures, I decided to give myself a strong budget to reduce my consumption. Every Monday I placed an envelope with$20 in my purse. That was my fast food budget for the entire week. If there was anything left over at the end of the week, it was mine to save or spend. If I spent all of the money during the week, there were no more fast food stops that week.

The budget made me more mindful of my purchases. Instead of purchasing a large drink from Sonic, I would purchase a small. It was still satisfying but not nearly as pricey. Instead of eating a whole meal, I would pick the part that I actually wanted. Many days, the thought of hanging onto the money for a special purpose meant more to me than the instant satisfaction of fast food. I never really felt unhappy because it was a conscious choice to spend or save with each purchase.

Envelope budget kept me honest. I had a clear idea how much money was spent each week on fast food purchases. I started to bring my lunches more often to save more money for the week. It was a fun challenge to see how much I could save every week.

Changing the way I spent on fast food not only helped my budget, but improved my weight. In the first month I was able to get rid of 5 pounds by simply changing the way I approached spending on fast food. Now I am more likely to bring my lunch than to buy it. I am not upset, but empowered to make positive choices to improve my life.

Researchers are looking into new ways to generate efficient photovoltaic energy (光伏能源) and for this they have been inspired by the v-shaped posture of the Cabbage White butterfly (菜粉蝶).

Photovoltaic energy is the science behind solar power, where light is turned into electricity. It is a two-step process. Step one is a photoelectric effect, caused by sunlight. The second step is an electrochemical process, which generates an electric current.

To improve the collection of sunlight, a research group has been inspired by the resting posture of the Cabbage White butterfly. The species has a natural range across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. To many farmers, the butterflies are regarded as a pest; to others, they are pretty to look at. To one research group the butterflies are an inspiration.

The butterfly adopts a v-shape in order to heat up its flight muscles before taking off. By creating solar panels (太阳能电池板) in this formation, scientists think that the quantity of power that a solar panel can produce can be increased by around 50 percent.

The Cabbage White butterfly is different to many other butterflies in using the v-formation. On cloudy days butterflies need to wait to receive enough sunlight in order to fly. However, by using the v-posture, the Cabbage White butterfly is able to take in more energy more quickly than other butterflies. In addition, the butterfly can reflect sunlight from its wings, which allows its flight muscles to be warmed to an ideal temperature.

The new research was conducted at the University of Exeter's Environment and Sustain --ability Institute (ESI) and the Centre for Ecology and Conservation. Discussing the findings with Laboratory Manager magazine, lead researcher Professor Tapas Mallick stated: "Biomimicry (仿生学) in engineering is not new. However, this research shows pathways to develop low cost solar power that have not been done before."

Lily loved school. However, there was one class Lily worried about more than any other—art. She didn't know why she just wasn't any good at drawing, painting, or cutting.

Ms. Clay, the art teacher, stood at the front of the room. "Class, next Friday our school is going to have an art competition," she announced. Ms. Clay was a great teacher, and Lily liked her a lot. But this announcement made Lily nervous. "Everyone in the school will create a piece of artwork to show in the library. You can use the different types of artwork we have been studying." Ms. Clay was quite excited when she spoke while Lily found herself sinking lower in her chair.

Lily had the whole weekend to work on her project, but she could not think of anything to do. On Monday, Lily felt frightened, so after school Lily asked Ms. Clay if she could write an art paper instead of doing an art project.

"I understand this project scared you, Lily," Ms. Clay said. "Just remember, you can create any kind of art you want." Ms. Clay smiled at her. "Art is a person's way of expressing his or her feelings—it isn't always painting, drawing, or cutting. I know you will think of something very creative, and I can't wait to see it."

When Lily arrived home, she took out a piece of paper and a pencil. She remembered Ms. Clay's words. "Art is a person's way of expressing his or her feelings." Lily wrote the word "terrified" on her paper. She crumpled (揉皱) the paper and threw it to the side of her desk.

Then Lily stared at the crumpled ball. Suddenly an idea struck her.

Paragraph 1：

Why not create something out of crumpled paper?

Paragraph 2：

On Friday, Lily carefully carried her project into the library.

内容如下：

1.表示安慰；

2.提出建议；

注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右。

2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

Dear Jacky,

Yours,

Li Hua

You're walking in the street and a thought (occur) to you: "I should check my phone." Then your eyes remain glued to the screen, even when you walk across the street.

Most of us do this kind of distracted (注意力分散的) walking in our daily life,  has become a growing problem around the globe.  

In fact, walking is not as easy as we think. We must focus many things at the same time (walk) safely in a straight line. When we're busy (use) the phone, we will walk slower, make poor decisions, and won't notice what is going on around us. As a result, we may walk into walls, fall down stairs or (hit) by cars.

Why do we take  risk? Scientists say it might be a form of addictive (使人上瘾的)  (behave). People are, by nature, information-seeking creatures. When we check our phones  (regular), we are actually looking for more information to make our brains feel satisfied.  

Then how can we control our use of phones? Experts recommend exercises in self-control. They say reducing access to the phone can be  (help). After all, safety comes first.

I was driving on the freeway when I saw the sign. It 1  drivers that chains would be required to cross the mountain. It took me quite sometime to get the chains on. When I got to a spot where it was no longer snowing, I took the chains off so I could drive at a(n) 2  speed.

Suddenly, I 3 another snowy, icy patch of road. My car spun out into a snowdrift. I thought of 4 some tree branches and placing them under my tires, but it was so cold outside that my hands weren't working 5 . I got inside the car and called American Automobile Association (AAA).

A Russian man came up to my window and said hello. Before I could say too much, he and his three sons were already 6  to push my car. I got out of my car and 7  them.

It was past midnight and they easily could have decided that AAA would 8 the situation after our initial 9 failed. Yet, they stayed with us for nearly 45 minutes as we kept trying 10 things to get the car out of the snow, insistent that they wouldn't leave until I was 11 .

At first, I was a little 12  about being stuck in the freezing weather at such a late hour, but their cheerful attitude changed the whole 13  of the situation and lifted my spirits.

After nearly 45 minutes of hard work when my car was finally free, they didn't even 14 around long enough for me to get their names. They just ran toward their truck, 15 a bit on the ice, and yelled back "Drive Slowly", like true smile heroes!

In our day-to-day lives, we must interact with a wide variety of people. Some of them are easy to get along with, but others can be more challenging. It' s impossible to like everyone. With the right attitude and good social skills, you really can get along with just about everyone.

People with a genuinely positive attitude are seen as more attractive and charming by others. The more you can cultivate this outlook in your own life, the more people will like you.

Don't make promises you can't keep. It can be difficult to say no to people, especially when you want to get along with everyone and may whole-heartedly want to say yes to everything.This is part of communicating effectively.

Respect differences between people. Accepting the fact that people are different from you, and that doesn't make them wrong, is part of having a positive attitude. The difference may be in terms of behavior, culture, or opinion. These differences are not only okay.

Keep it short.And one of the best ways to get along with difficult people is not to spend any more time with them than necessary. You are less likely to have a conflict with them if you spend less time with them.

A. Develop a positive outlook.

B. They make life more interesting.

C. Find out before you judge them for yourself.

D. But there are ways to say no without being mean.

E. Some people are a lot harder to get along with than others.

F. Yet sometimes we have to get along with people whether we like them or not

G. When you have to interact with difficult people, do your best to keep it fact-based

D

Online shopping is a type of remote transaction as it is a purchase agreement reached by two parties through the transmission of network information. The purchaser places an order and makes payment, and the seller is required to ship the merchandise within 24-48 hours. However, if the seller is out of stock, then the merchandise cannot be shipped on time, so the consumer faces the risk of having to wait for a long time. If there is a holiday, the merchandise tends to be delayed due to the logistics(物流) companies being busy. Moreover, your merchandise may be damaged during transportation or delivery process. Re-order or reshipment also takes time. Consumers are advised to avoid the peak of online shopping when purchasing fresh and urgently needed products. Close attention should also be paid to logistics information after payment.

Customers who shop online are required to register as a member on the corresponding shopping website. When registering, certain personal information is required. Some websites need your personal information such as your contacts and bank card account, otherwise you will not be able to complete the transaction. Some computer hackers may obtain your personal information through certain means, and illegally make use of the information to threaten your personal and property safety. At the same time, the development of the modern logistics industry may also let out your private information. When sending and receiving deliveries, you need to fill in the contact number of both parties to facilitate communication, which, however, may also compromise privacy.

Returning the products purchased online may be troublesome. The customer will get in touch with the seller to request a return when the quality or the description of the product received does not match the advertisement. The seller may refuse the return for various reasons. Even if the relevant authority steps in, there might be a lack of evidence and thus it may be concluded hastily. Since online shopping is a long-distance transaction, it is difficult to guarantee the after-sales service of some goods. Once the product breaks down in later use, it will be difficult to guarantee after-sales rights protection.

C

Plastic surgery (整形手术) is not only popular in the US, but is also spreading across Asia. It is reported that South Korea is now the world's largest market for plastic surgery.

In order to change their looks, 20 percent of women aged between 19 and 49 in Seoul said they had gone under the knife. The growth of South Korea's pop music industry increases the popularity. Many patients visit clinics with photos of singers, asking doctors to copy their noses or eyes.

Joo Kwon, who founded one of the largest clinics in Seoul, recently opened a hotel to better serve customers. People will spend about $ 17,675 in a single visit. An increasing number of customers are non-Koreans, from China, Japan, the Middle East and even Africa. Leaders in South Korea say that this will help the Korean economy.

However, Mr. Kwon warned that young people should be careful when taking such operations. "I think South Korea doesn't understand the word ‘beauty', because everyone looks pretty much the same. It is also related to low self-confidence. I think the situation will somewhat become better in the future as the society becomes more different. But it will take quite a bit of time until we get there," he told reporters.

Last year, a booklet (小册子) was given out to Korean high school students by the government. There was a story that a local woman who was crazy about plastic surgery ended up with an ugly face.

B

Most children have ever heard their parents yell "sit up straight!" or "don't hang your head !" when they eat dinner. Nowadays, it is also heard around another activity — video games. Ten-year-old Owaish admits it takes him three to four hours a day to play games on his tablet computer. In addition, he plays for about two hours on the smart phone every day. As a result, he started suffering a serious pain in the neck around June or July. What's worse the pain has spread to the hand and back gradually, which makes his mother Mehzabin become concerned.

The doctors note the number of young children with the chronic pain(慢性病) in their necks, arms and shoulders is on the increase sharp in recent years . They are not aging, they haven't had an accident, the blood reports are fine, their X-rays are fine, and their MRIs are fine. Facts have proved that the pain is from the poor posture(姿势) while they are playing video games on smart phones or other electronic devices. 19-year –old student Nida feels pain in the finger which holds the weight of her smart phone most of the day. Nida almost uses her smart phone 24/7, which means 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or all the time.

Health experts predict there will be not only physical（身体的）but mental(精神的) problems resulting from the overuse of electronic devices. They encourage people to often take breaks and exercise from using computers, smart phones or other devices. Stand up! Stretch(伸展) the legs, back, shoulders and arms in all the possible directions. That's the most effective way and maybe the key to solving the problem completely. After all, the medication doesn't help sometimes.

A

Art Activities for Teens

Art & Design Lab for Teens

Friday, 3 p.m.——5 p.m.

Start your weekend off with some art and inspiration（灵感）! Each Friday we offer new gallery adventures, different materials, and techniques to feed your creativity. Stay the whole time or stop by to connect with artists and other creative teens.

For ages 13——18, no registration (登记)required.

Fee: Free.

Five-Day Course

Monday, July 17——Friday, July 21

This year's Teenage Art School explores how artists react to a place, combining text and pictures to create statements about life. Artist-producer Sarah Yates will guide your exploration of working with paint.

This free course is for 14-to 17-year-olds. Whether art is just a hobby or something you are studying, Teenage Art School will help you develop your skills as an artist. There is also a chance to win Bronze Arts Award.

China in the Making

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.——3 p.m.

What can art-making materials tell us about the natural world, global trade, social and cultural frameworks, and artists' ideas? This series of gallery conversations and studio experiences immerse（浸入)participants in hands-on exploration while exploring the history of a material once so highly valued in China that it was known as "white gold".

Materials provided; Pre-registration required.

Fee：$50（members：$30）.

Contemporary Gallery

July 26——August 2, 4:00 p.m.——5:30 p.m.

Join us as we close out our Teen Artist Academy with an exhibition and a dance performance. Artworks created by youth in our Teen Artist Academy, a 3-week summer camp where teens, ages 14-17, learned to plan public artworks will be on exhibit. This event is free and open to the public.

The 78th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution (决议) on Friday, officially  (announce) the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday. Experts said the move shows the  (significance) influence of Chinese culture and will contribute  the promotion of the Global Civilization Initiative.

The Lunar New Year not only bears the ideas of peace and harmony  (value) by Chinese civilization but also carries the common values of humanity such as family harmony and harmonious coexistence between humans  nature.

The reason why the Lunar New Year can pass national borders and is increasingly welcomed by many countries (lie) mainly in the rich cultural heritage of China and the driving force of globalization. As the world's second-largest economy, China's cultural elements have spread alongside its economic influence. In the trend of globalization, people's interest in diverse cultures is (gradual) increasing, and the Lunar New Year has become a major means for people (communicate) and connect.

Therefore, the official (recognize) of the Chinese New Year as a UN holiday fully reflects an emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of civilization, will promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse world cultures and actively embody the UN's values of diverse and inclusive cultural ideals.

Packing up my luggage, I felt a wave of fear. Maybe tomorrow's flight would be 1 and I didn't have to go after all — I 2 hoped. It was May 2022, and I'd 3 my job in London to begin a year-long journey around the world.

I loved to travel and had been 4 to visit many countries with friends and family. This time, I'd be travelling alone, which was pretty 5 for a woman with a disability, though I have learnt to 6 life in a wheelchair since I was 7.

Accessibility isn't much of a(n) 7 in some countries, but my first 8 on my solo trip was Bali. Although I'd ensured my hotel wouldn't be a problem, I couldn't 9 any risks.

"If it doesn't 10 , you can always come home." my parents 11 me. But I wasn't going to give up without a 12 .

In Bali, the hotel where I stayed was 13 by a kind woman who made sure I had 14 to the shower and anything else I needed. With her help, I made it to a mountain 15 and saw most of the island's sights. As 16 , the view from the top was thrilling.

After that, I made the trip up as I went, staying in a country until I got 17  and moved on to the next. Wherever I went, such as Africa and Asia, I was greatly impressed by the 18  of strangers helping me.

19 , I'd visited a total of 66 countries on my own by February 2023. Now, I'm fully 20 that a disability doesn't have to stop a person from getting out there and seeing the world.

While socializing comes naturally for some, it can be a struggle for others. Shyness is a normal, common personality trait (特征). . If you're often hesitant to engage in social situations, you may interact with those around you in a more comfortable way. We outline four strategies for overcoming shyness in life.

Get Excited About A New Adventure

You may have been shy most of your life. . Working through shyness and developing increased confidence may seem like a discouraging task for you, but viewing the journey as an exciting adventure to parts unknown can be exciting and, in turn, may boost your self-esteem.

Pay Attention To Your Words

. Talking to yourself in a negative way when describing yourself can damage your self-confidence. Consider replacing phrases like "I am shy" with "I am learning to be more comfortable" in social situations. This can go a long way toward moving from shyness to confidence.

Practice Mindfulness (正念)

Mindfulness involves drawing your attention to the present and being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. . In one study, participants in a mindfulness program experienced an improved view of their self-worth.

Take Small Steps

Getting started can be the hardest part of learning how to be more social for those who are shy. . You can start out small. Try chatting with the teller at the bank or the person ahead of you in the checkout line. This can help you build confidence and work your way up to more difficult challenges.

A．If so, that's a part of you that you're used to

B．Sometimes the best path toward addressing a fear is exposure

C．Mindfulness can help reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder

D．Taking time to tend to your appearance can make a big difference

E．How we communicate and characterize ourselves can be powerful

F．However, shyness can make it hard for people to connect with others and achieve their goals

G．But engaging with people doesn't have to be practiced as an important work presentation

Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. "Enjoy your extra day off" said the teacher to her class.

An extra day off unsuited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily.

"How was school, Kayla?" asked her mom.

"It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday."

"You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?" asked Kayla's mom with a laugh.

Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. I trained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing videogames inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours.

Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn't believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped here yes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream.

"Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let's get a move on," said Kayla's mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents，

"Are you serious about working today? Isn't Labor Day a holiday?"

"Yes Kayla. It is," replied her dad. "But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place."

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At first Kayla felt disappointed at her parents' plan for the holiday.

But things began to change as she was doing the chores.

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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。

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In the coming era of budget cuts to education, distance learning could become the norm.

The temptation for those in charge of education budgets to trade teachers  technology could be so strong that they ignore the disadvantages of distance learning. School facilities are expensive (build). Online classes do not require buildings and each class can host hundreds of people at the same time, (result) in greater savings. But moving away from a traditional classroom  a living, breathing human being teaches and interacts with students daily is a disaster. (physical) attending school has hidden benefits: getting up (early), interacting more with peers, and building better relationships with teachers. Moreover, schools should be more than simple institutions of traditional learning. They are places where students (offer) counseling(咨询) and other support.

Those policy-makers are often fascinated by the latest technology in education and its potential to transform education overnight. , online education does not allow a teacher to keep a struggling student after class and offer help. Educational videos are unable to make eye contact or assess a student's level of (engage). Given these expectations, schools should not become permanently "remote". Technology, however (advance), should simply be a tool of a good teacher.

Even when you have confidence in yourself, your goals will sometimes seem out of reach. When that happens, get hold of the people who 1 you and your goals and don't let go!

When I was younger, I 2 because life felt so hard. I had 3 to become a teacher or a business administrator. I knew I needed a college degree, but I had 4 believing in myself. Then a teacher in my high school 5 me. He told me three things: First, if you don't believe in yourself, it will be 6 to get anyone else to believe in you. Second, never let other people's 7 to see your brilliance prevent you from being brilliant. And third, despite life's 8 , stick to creating the future you want.

Early in my 9 , I was teaching a workshop when a person in the audience yelled out to me. He told me I had 10 made a job choice and had a bright future. This 11 feedback (反馈)came at just the right time, because while the audience didn't know it, I was 12 self-doubt.

Even now, I 13 myself that I have a bright future. That's what I tell myself when I 14 success and failure. You have a bright future ahead. Think about this every single day. Remember your talents, skills, and interests. Explore the jobs that interest you, and have courage—and most 15 , believe in yourself.