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I always dreamed of being a professional kayaking (划皮划艇) athlete when I was a child. Luckily, years of hard work finally paid off. I stood on the podium as a national champion. That success was only the beginning. With the European Championship approaching, I was eager to push myself harder to see how far I could go.

However, that drive gradually twisted into something else. The spark and joy I felt from kayaking started to fade away and my whole passion turned into pressure and became something I HAD to do, not something I CHOSE to do.

Despite the pressure, preparing for the competition came first. So I was putting in more effort than ever, making no excuses and ignoring the signals from my body. Yet, something felt strange. I stopped progressing and found myself suffering from illness and injuries more often. As I poured all my energy into training, I grew more frustrated at not seeing the expected results.

Still, I was stubborn (固执的). Believing it was a waste of time to rest and that more training was the only way to stay on top, I pushed myself even harder. As a result, my body finally gave up just before the European Championship. I fell ill twice in a row, forced to stay in bed while my champion dream slipped away. It was my coach who realized there was something wrong. He finally decided to adjust my training.

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So two weeks later, when I went back to practice, my coach sat me down.

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My performance improved after I followed my coach's advice, and he noticed it immediately.

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1．感谢推荐；

2．你的感受。

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Dear Steve,

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Yours,

Li Hua

The Sixth International New Media Art Triennial officially opened on Friday at the Huairou campus of the Beijing Film Academy. The exhibition (theme) "Prime Matter and Memory" displayed the cutting-edge works of over 100 artists worldwide.

The exhibition features a wide range of art forms, from sci-fi digital versions of traditional Chinese arts, with artists using (high) creative new media languages to create an engaging dialogue. It connects reality and the digital world, (bring) history together with the future.

At the ceremony, Yu Jianhong, vice-president of the academy, encouraged students (use) this international platform to broaden their horizons. "In an age of AI, the exhibition reminds us that the core of art still lies in both humanity culture despite constant technological progress," Yu noted. The theme shows double (meaning) — "Prime matter" represents mathematical units and cultural genes, while "Memory" (reflect) our shared experiences continually written through media changes and intelligent (evolve).

Liviu Taranu, director of the Romanian Cultural Center, praised the exhibition as a significant platform for international communication, helps us understand the deep connections between art, technology, and human culture by combining Eastern and Western wisdom.

To2 my anxiety, my husband advised me to walk in the near mountains. As I walked, nature started to comfort my aching3. I knew this was my way to4 myself. After that try, I decided to further leave my comfort zone and5 more about hiking on my own.

Therefore, I6 a hiking group online and signed up for a five-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park. When I met with other hikers, my anxiety rose. They sported professional equipment, while my cotton shirt and jeans made it7 that I was a beginner.

During the hiking, I held a mop pole (拖把杆) that my husband had8 into a walking stick for me and followed behind the team. Breathlessly, I struggled to9. After a half-mile of this suffering, however, it slowly became comfortable. My breathing10 and my tightness went away.11, I found my pace. For the first time in years, I felt a sense of12 between me and the world, moving beyond the limits of my daily life.

Since then I have been an active13. I've walked thousands of miles, with several worn pairs of hiking boots to14 it. Exploring nature is my15 to peace and I don't intend to give it up anytime soon.

Expose yourself to different types of comedy. Absorb various comedy forms such as stand-up specials, comedic films, witty books, and humorous podcasts. Diverse exposure helps you recognize different styles.

Practice active listening. Humor relies heavily on timing and context, which requires you to listen carefully in conversations. Understanding the mood and the personalities involved will guide when and how to inject humor appropriately.

. Don't take yourself too seriously. Allow your thought to wander into creative or silly places. This flexibility improves your ability to generate funny remarks naturally.

By working on these areas, you'll start noticing subtle things others miss and feel more comfortable delivering humor that lands well.

A. Adopt a playful mindset

B. Avoid being too hard on others

C. Such a sense of humor functions as a powerful social tool

D. It also enables you to find what suits you and your social circles

To overcome those difficulties, Sun and his team developed a number of Antarctica-ready renewable energy systems. But perhaps the most significant step the team took was using hydrogen (氢) energy to help power the Qinling station through the long and dark winter.

So how does that happen? A device called an electrolyzer is powered by wind and solar energy to break down water molecules (分子) into oxygen and hydrogen. Then the hydrogen is directed into an electrochemical device, where it reacts with oxygen from the air to produce electricity, with only water and heat as by-products. While the water is recycled to use in further electrolysis (电解) , the heat is stored to warm up the electrolyzer when it becomes too cold to run. In this way, the system can keep the entire base working for around 48 hours.

The renewable system can currently produce 60 percent of the overall supply of Qinling's energy system when it's running at full power, with the remaining 40 percent coming from diesel. But Sun and his team are determined to raise that percentage and to bring clean-energy systems to other Chinese polar bases as well.

When talking about the road to his creative work, Geusz reflects: "I have always had a huge passion for drawing and designing things since my childhood days of hot glue and legos. I have a degree in Computer Science with a minor in film and digital media and I have formal training in 3D, Animation and Compositing. Although I am a software engineer by day, by night I am a freelance digital artist, always working, and pushing myself to improve."

The talented digital artist finds inspiration in popular films about space as well as sci-fi comic book artists and illustrators. "I also love the early ‘50s and 60s' era space tech," Geusz shares. "I love photos of old Soviet rocket parts and those old futuristic concept paintings they used to do for the space program back then."

This retrofuturism (复古未来主义) influence shines through in each of Geusz's spaceship artworks. In one piece, he reimagines salt and pepper shakers as cat space pods (太空舱), and in another, an eight-sided dice as a "D20 Surface Recon Lander."

With sharp eye and rich imagination, Geusz shapes everyday items into sci-fi masterpieces. Beyond showing creativity, his works inspire people to seek charm and wonder lying in the most common things in life.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 13

Location: Woodland Community & Senior Center

Cost: FREE (Lunch provided!)

Who: Middle school and high school students (Ages 13 — 18)

Space is limited to 150 participants. Sign up online at www.cityofwoodland.org/library by November 1.

Workshop Schedule   

Session 1 Money Matters (Financial Literacy)

Stop wondering where your money went and start telling it where to go! In this session, you will learn the basics of opening a checking account and creating a personal budget. We will also touch on the scary topic of taxes.

Session 2 Domestic Survival (Housing & Housework)

Living on your own is more than just paying rent. It means fixing things when they break. This workshop teaches you how to sew (缝) a button and iron a shirt for an interview. We will also share tips on how to find an affordable apartment.

Session 3 Career Kick-start (Employment Skills)

Landing your first job can be tough. We will guide you through writing a resume (简历) and cover letter. You will also get to practice interview skills in pairs and learn how to negotiate your salary. Don't just find a job — start building a career.

Session 4 Stay Safe, Stay Healthy (Personal Safety & Wellness)

Independence comes with responsibility for your own well-being. Learn essential First Aid skills that could save a life. We will also discuss stress management and how to avoid burnout during exam seasons.

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Dear Jack,

I admire your passion for the Chinese language and I'm more than happy to give you some help.

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

While5 with porcelain, Olesya realized that in order to6 almost perfect flower reproductions, every little part of the7 she was copying needed to be perfect. So she8 taking every flower apart and making molds (模具) of every element.

After making the molds, the9 artist created the frame of the bouquet from wire covered in tape. Everything was then10 coated in porcelain. The porcelain masterpieces needed about a day to11.

Provided that the artist12 from early morning until late at night, she can create one rose in a13. Olesya Galushcenko's creations are not exactly14 but there are always buyers lining up to buy her works.

Each porcelain flower that comes out of Olesya Galushcenko's hands is one of a kind, and, if properly cared for, can15 forever. She recommends keeping them out of direct sunlight and excessive moisture, carefully wiping them with a damp cloth.

Luckily, modern psychology offers some good news. Research shows that what matters most to a recipient is the perceived effort, which is the distinct feeling that you made this just for me. Thanks to the rise of accessible artificial intelligence, creating something heartfelt has never been easier or more affordable.

We often struggle to express our deepest feelings. You can use AI to help you find the right words, whether it is gratitude for a parent, admiration for a teacher, or love for a partner. Research shows that emotionally expressive writing creates deeper relationship satisfaction and strengthens attachment bonds.

Take a favorite photo and use an AI image generator to reimagine it as a stylized illustration. Personalized images activate the "self-relevance bias". When people see themselves designed artistically, they feel uniquely seen and valued.

AI video tools can organize old photos into a slideshow with music. A voiceover can turn a folder of images into a family documentary.

Create a set of personalized acts of service coupons (券). These can be practical, such as tech help or dog-sitting, or they can be focused on quality time, such as studying together or cooking dinner. Acts of service rank high for emotional impact because they demonstrate a willingness to invest time and energy, which often speaks louder than material goods.

A. This is helpful for people who value help over objects.

B. People often value thoughtful gifts far more than expensive ones.

C. AI can be of great help for gift choosing, especially during the holiday.

D. However, for many, this holiday season arrives with an uncomfortable reality.

E. Reflecting on shared memories strengthens family identity and a sense of belonging.

F. Personalized illustrations made with AI are often similar to mass-produced art in style.

G. You can choose from various styles, such as watercolor, comic book art, or futuristic art.

The study said shifting current dietary patterns to more sustainable diets with less red meat could reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 55% and have health benefits.

The 5,000 participants in the study were shown fake menus. One group got menus with high climate impact labels on red meat items and another had low climate impact labels on fish or plant-based burgers. Both menus were effective in reducing the orders for red meat. But interestingly, the high-impact labels were far more effective, with 23% of the participants choosing a more environmentally sustainable selection, while menus listing low-impact choices encouraged only 10% participants to change.

"We found that labeling red meat items with high-climate impact labels was more effective in increasing sustainable selections than labeling non-red meat items with low-climate impact labels," wrote the authors of the study.

Lead author, Julia Wolfson, said, "These results suggest that menu labeling, particularly labels warning that an item has high climate impact, can be an effective strategy for encouraging more sustainable food choices in a fast food setting."

The study points out negative labels might be unpopular: "It is unlikely that the industry would voluntarily adopt a negative label approach; such an approach needs to be carried out via law.   However, high climate impact labels may easily be adopted in settings like universities and hospitals."

They have a point that this label is aggressively negative, more like a cigarette warning than a food label. In the study, the authors note that future research should test more label designs using qualitative and quantitative research on how people understand different climate impact labels.

Shared mobility services, like carshares and bikeshares, are good for the environment. However, not everyone has the same chance to use them. Studies show that these services are more often found in richer city areas. Most users are usually younger, wealthier, and able-bodied. To build a transportation system that lasts for the future, it is important to make these services available to all people.

Some cities have started programs to help low-income residents. These programs encourage the use of shared vehicles and reduce the need for private cars. Recently, about 70% of small vehicle (micromobility) programs in the US have taken steps to better serve disadvantaged groups. For example, they now may accept cash and allow booking without a smartphone.

Still, many problems remain. Surveys show that people in the countryside and those with less money face more difficulties trying to use bikeshares. Cost, not knowing how to use the service, and low availability are common issues, as shown in the Figure.

Non-profit organizations are also helping. For instance, Shared Mobility Inc., a non-profit group in Buffalo, provides free e-bikes to communities in need and holds training classes to teach people about biking safety and culture. Another group, Mobi in Belgium, helps older people and those who have trouble moving by providing low-cost rides that can be booked by phone. Similarly, Tim Carsharing in Austria offers cars that can fit wheelchairs and provides child seats if asked.

In summary, understanding different needs and making services more flexible are key to creating fair and long-lasting city transportation.