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When I was just a little kid, my parents arranged for me to learn to play the piano. Every Saturday, my dad would drive me to my piano lessons, and I would watch the world outside the window, seeing dogs running around and sniffing flowers. I longed for their freedom and pure joy.

During my childhood, my life was filled with piano lessons, practicing at home, and playing at various concerts. My hands would move over the keys, and people would smile and clap（鼓掌）when I played a nice tune. But to be honest, I didn't really enjoy it that much. I just wanted to get good grades and please my mom. However, my parents kept saying everything I learned would influence me in some way in the future.

When I turned 14, I had got many certificates（证书）for playing the piano. When I was 16, my parents bought me an expensive piano and I thought maybe they hoped I would become a pianist one day. But even though I kept practicing and going to music classes on Saturdays, I never really felt excited about it.

After I finished high school, I stopped playing the piano, which just sat there, quiet and unused in the corner. I sometimes complained to my parents for expecting so much from me, and wondered why they wouldn't let me enjoy the complete play and joy in my childhood as I wished. When I stopped playing, my relatives would sometimes talk about how I wasted my talent, which made me feel like I wasn't good at anything else.

But then things changed. Several years ago, I moved from California to Chicago for work, and it was a new place for me, where sometimes I felt really lonely. I started to miss the old times, especially the sound of the piano. It made me feel less homesick. So, I decided to pick up the piano again in Chicago.

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At first, it was kind of unfamiliar to play the piano again.

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Now, I finally understand why my parents made me learn the piano.

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Dear Jim,

I'm sorry to hear about the tension between you and your parents.

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Yours,

Li Hua

The Shunan Bamboo Sea in Yibin, Sichuan, a natural forest,(be) a popular tourist attraction since scenes from a famous martial arts movie were shot there. This 120-square-kilometer forest is the largest old bamboo park in China, and( it) average temperature seldom drops below 0 ℃ in winter, even when many parts of the country are covered snow and ice.

( know) as one of China's most beautiful forests, the Bamboo Sea covers more than 500 hills. The ocean of green is dotted with lakes, waterfalls and lively spring scenery.

area has an average temperature of about 16℃ every year. Sometimes, though it is tiring for visitors( hike) in the Bamboo Sea, they can feel more light-hearted because of the calmness and beauty.

Bamboo began to grow there about 3,000 years ago. In ancient times, bamboo was( extreme) important to the locals. And it is still used to build houses, make tools, and make musical( instrument). A must for visitors to the Bamboo Sea is the museum in they can gain a deeper understanding of this (amaze) site. The nature of bamboo explains Chinese people's long admiration for the plant, which inspires their lives and arts.

"Sleep has a main effect on how old you feel, and it's not only your long-term sleep patterns," says Balter, a co-author of the study. "Even when you only sleep less for two nights, that has a real effect on how you feel." This feeling is known as "subjective (主观的) age". Previous studies have found that how old a person feels, both physically and mentally, may have a real effect on health and lifetime.

In the research, Balter and another sleep expert, John, first asked 429 people questions to check their past month of sleep. They found that with each day of bad sleep the average person had got in the past month, their "subjective age" increased by nearly three months. And those who had experienced no days of bad sleep said they felt an average of six years younger than their true age. Next, they ran an experiment in which 186 volunteers experienced two consistent nights of bad sleep — a sleep limited to four hours per night, or two consistent nights of good sleep — nine hours of enough sleep. Then, each volunteer described their "subjective age". After two nights of limited sleep, the volunteers reported feeling an average of 4.4 years older than their true age, while those with two nights of enough sleep felt an average of three months younger.

"If you protect your sleep, you can feel younger," Balter says. "We know those who feel younger than their actual age live healthier and longer, so try to develop good sleep habits."

When faced with extreme heat, the human body depends on its natural cooling mechanisms (机制) to keep a safe temperature. However, very high heat overpowers these mechanisms, putting human lives at risk. Research shows that the body's ability to cool through sweating (出汗) begins to decrease at 35 ℃. Being in such conditions can put pressure on the heart and cause body temperatures to rise uncontrollably, creating the greatest risk to older people and those with diseases.

Recently, scorching temperatures have broken records across the globe. China experienced a historic high of nearly 126 °F. America reached 128 °F. The Middle East hit 152 °F, nearing the limit of what humans can stand.

These extreme heat events offer a look at the future, as global warming continues to push temperatures. The frequency of dangerously high temperatures has more than doubled since 1979, according to research in 2020.

The seriousness and widespread nature of ongoing heat waves highlight that climate change is a global problem with far-reaching effects. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels (化石燃料), have greatly contributed to the rise in heat-trapping greenhouse gases, leading to more heat waves and other extreme weather events. It is high time to cut down on greenhouse gases and choose cleaner renewable energy sources. International cooperation and leadership are necessary to reduce the effect of climate change on our planet and protect the well-being of future generations.

Cesare's mother is an architect and his father is an electronic engineer. As a child, Cesare became interested in electronics. He loved to experiment. He learned to program computers and equipment like the Arduino and Raspberry Pi. He also worked with a 3D printer.

After seeing a video about someone building a fusion reactor (核聚变反应堆), Cesare decided he would do something meaningful, too. The school wasn't so excited about the idea. But Cesare worked to persuade his teachers. Finally, after a complete safety review, and with an extra advisor offering to help out, the school agreed.

Cesare was a strong student, but his regular classes weren't teaching him how to build a fusion reactor. To learn this, he spent countless hours doing research, looking up information on the Internet, and watching videos. He would read, watch 10 or 15 videos, and then try to solve the problem. He also visited a website where he got advice from scientists with more experience.

Step by step, working long hours with his physics teacher and his advisor, Cesare built the reactor. Last June, at the very end of the school year, the reactor was finished. Over a year has passed since then. Cesare has continued to improve the reactor. He has built complicated equipment to control the pressure and to better see and understand what's going on inside the reactor.

He's one of the youngest students to have built such an advanced fusion reactor. But for Cesare, it wasn't just about the reactor. It was also about learning by doing, and about making connections with other people doing similar things. College is the next stop for Cesare — perhaps in England, perhaps in Italy. No matter where he goes, he'll probably continue to change people's ideas about how much young people can achieve.

The event that stands out in Tom's memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old. He was at home with his elder sister Jane. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first, he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.

"Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop." someone yelled.

Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.

Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. They rushed out of the door and along the corridor through the smoke.

They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor (走廊) when Jane suddenly stopped. She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed her.

Jane had suddenly remembered the old lady in her 70s who lived next door to them, who they called Mary. Jane began banging on Mary's door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around then, Tom could see many of their neighbors — some still in their pajamas   (睡衣) — running for safety. The thought of fear crossed his mind.

"She would have run for safety like everyone else!" cried Tom. However, Jane refused to give up.

"I know Mary's still inside." She said she was familiar with Mary's daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded against the door. "Go downstairs. Go now! Go!"

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At the same time, Tom noticed the flame was growing higher and higher.

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Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help.

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（1）你推荐的名人及简单介绍（如外表、性格、成就等）；

（2）推荐的理由（不少于两条）。

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Dear Jack,

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Yours,

Lihua

Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people aren't (satisfy) with their present weight, but most people aren't sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV, those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. Besides, no magical diet will make you look like someone else. So what should you do about your weight control?

Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you. The best way to find out you are at a healthy weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian (营养学家). They (compare) your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.

If it turns out that you can benefit weight loss then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions (list) below to get started. Weight management is about long-term success. People lose weight quickly by crash (速成的) dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they haven't permanently changed their habits. Therefore, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a lifetime.

Small changes are a lot (easy) to stick with than large ones. Try (reduce) the size of what you eat. Try giving up regular soda for a week. Once you have that done, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.

It's a good idea (maintain) a healthy weight because it's just that: healthy.

In the heart of the city stood an old library, a place where time seemed to slow down. Among its many visitors was a young girl named Lily, who frequently spent her afternoons there,1 in the pages of books. One day, she noticed a man sitting quietly in a corner, surrounded by stacks of books. His name was Mr. Thompson, a retired professor who had a2 for literature and history.

Lily was attracted by the man's presence, but soon she found herself drawn to the same corner every day. Mr. Thompson,3 her curiosity, began to share stories from the books he was reading. Lily listened intently, fascinated by the tales of ancient civilizations and heroic deeds. Their conversations became a major part of her visits, and before long, a friendship began to grow.4 their age difference, they discovered that they shared a love for knowledge and a desire to understand the world. Mr. Thompson taught Lily about the5 of exploration and how it could open doors to new experiences.

As weeks turned into months, Lily's visits to the library became less6 due to school comments. Feeling the absence of their friend, Mr. Thompson decided to write her letters, sharing interesting facts and insights he7 in his readings. These letters became a source of comfort for Lily during8 times, reminding her of the joy that could be found in the pursuit of knowledge. When summer arrived, Lily returned to the library more regularly. She was surprised to find Mr. Thompson waiting for her with a9 gift — a first edition of one of her favorite books.10 by the gesture, Lily realized that their friendship had grown beyond the walls of the library. She decided to introduce Mr. Thompson to her family, introducing him to a world outside of books that was filled with laughter and11. Mr. Thompson, in turn, was delighted to be welcomed into Lily's family. He began to12 them on outings, sharing his vast knowledge and enriching their experiences with historical context and cultural insights. Their bond deepened, and they both found that friendship wasn't limited to the pages of books but could be found in the connections we make with others.

As years passed, Lily grew older and moved away to pursue her dreams. But she never forgot the13 she learned from her unlikely friend.

Whenever she felt lost or uncertain, she would remember Mr. Thompson's words of wisdom and find the14 to move forward. And whenever she visited her hometown, she would make sure to stop by the library, hoping to find Mr. Thompson sitting quietly in his corner, ready to share another story. Their friendship had taught a lifelong lesson: that the most meaningful connections can come from the most15 places.

Job satisfaction is important for living a stress free life as we spend most of our time at workplace. For most people lack of job satisfaction usually depends on certain factors such as poor job profile, poor salary raise, slow career advancement, poor organizational culture etc. Here are some tips to help you improve your job satisfaction.

Find out the reasons

In order to get job satisfaction, you will have to identify which factor is contributing to your lack of job satisfaction firstly. So reflect on this, and also know what attracted you to this job as this will help you to better understand why job satisfaction lacks.

Develop positive attitude

Having done this background work, you can now start working towards improving job satisfaction. Identify certain positive factors in your job profile and focus on those to start with. This will make you to fall in love with your work. Don't just look at your work as a source of income but have involvement in it.

Take challenges

Most of us like challenges, so take up a challenge like volunteering yourself for a new project. Give your 100% to the project. Work hard but take a few short breaks for refreshing yourself. Try your hands on second one and work more hard. Focus on quality of work. Quality of the work is of utmost importance as it reflects on your capability.

It is very important how you get along with people around you including your supervisor, co- workers and others. If your supervisor is not cooperative or doesn't give you a free hand, feel free to tell him/ her so respectfully and assertively. Also, show an interest and inclination to help your co-worker and support your supervisor for attaining your team's goal.

A. Deal with people at work place

B. Be in the company of positive colleagues

C. The first step towards this is to develop positive attitude.

D. Also, knowing your job well will help you to perform well.

E. Don't get discouraged if the project doesn't turn out to be as you expected.

F. Also, make it a point to thank your supervisor or a co-worker for their help or encouragement to you.

G. You realise you are not satisfied with your job when you drag your feet to workplace every Monday.

Hans Rosling, a professor of international health, once spoke about the impact and changes that the washing machine made. The once tough task of cleaning clothes by hand was taken on by a machine and freed up more time for other activities. There are so many smart devices that you can fill your home with. Imagine waking up to find a piping hot, freshly brewed cup of coffee, spotless floors that have been recently cleaned and the house set to the perfect temperature. With smart devices, these things can happen while you sleep. The potential to pre-program and automate parts of your life means that you can focus on other tasks in your life.

But there is a difference between smart devices and AI. Smart devices are the things that get on with the tasks, while AI can ‘think' or interact, and can be used to control the smart devices. There are many voice-activated AI systems which can control the smart devices around your home. You can ask these devices to start making coffee, dim the lights when they' re too bright or even make sure the house is secure. You can inquire as to the weather outside, ask them to play music or search the internet for you when you have a burning question about history or the latest cooking recipes. Some of these devices even have a sense of humour, and upon asking them certain questions, they will retort (反驳). In short, in some ways, they can act as company.

But how far will it go? Well, we already have self- driving cars and sentient tech that can automatically order the delivery of certain products to restock our fridge when we' re running low, but often in films and games we see humanoid robots taking over all of the domestic duties. It seems for now, that those things only live in our imaginations, but we could be seeing them sooner than we think.

Sitienei is more than 80 years older than them. February 11 was Sitienei's ninety-ninth birthday. "The main reason for my returning to school was that I would like to become a doctor because I used to be a midwife," she said. She added that her children supported her decision.

Back in 2003, the government of the East African country began helping to pay for the cost of primary schooling. This has allowed some older members of society, who had missed out on education in their younger days, to go back to school.

This has given Sitienei more than an education. She has become a film star. Sitienei travelled to Paris last year for the launch of a film about her journey. It is titled Gogo, which means grandmother in her native Kalenjin language. She will also be heading to New York City soon for a showing of the film there.

Sitienei is in her sixth year of primary school. She said her aims were far more practical than becoming a movie star. She said, "I also enjoy school activities, including physical education classes. They keep me fit. I get to jump around, even though not as much as they do, but I at least move my body. That is my joy."

Sitienei shares her wide experience and knowledge with the children. Her teachers also use her experience to keep the peace during lessons. Her class teacher, Leonida Talaam, said, "I use Sitienei to help control the class. And it works! When I go outside, the class remains silent."

Most of their trips seem far from relaxing — cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six- day train ride from Beijing to Moscow.

Many assume the family must be wealthy and can afford their global travel, but they are not. Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and avoid pricey hotels and restaurants where possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow as an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. "We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they are people just like us, everywhere. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable."

However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children's schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time.

Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures, and political structures, is the real test. "You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world," he says.

Teenagers earn more than just money at a part-time job, they also earn experience, financial independence, responsibility, and savings for college. Here are some popular jobs for teens to earn extra money while getting valuable experience for the future.

Babysitting

Babysitting is a true way for any teenager who enjoys kids to make money. Neighbors, family friends, and relatives with small children often need help and want someone they know and trust. In order to offer more valuable services, teens can take classes on dealing with possible dangerous situations.

Coffee Shop

If your teen enjoys coffee, music, laptops, and people, then working as a waiter at a coffee shop can be a great part-time job choice. Coffee shops often offer a peaceful atmosphere (氛围) perfect for people watching. Besides, he can earn tips (小费)! If your teen wants to serve people, working at a coffee shop part-time could be the job for him.

Dog-Walking

Many elderly neighbors, friends on vacation, and people who work long hours need help washing and walking their pets. If your teen enjoys working with animals and is responsible for his work, then this is the job for him. His part-time business will begin to pick up once he sets himself up as a reliable animal lover.

Food Services

If your teen loves communicating with people, restaurant employment might be right for her. She can choose from such positions as cashier, server, food runner, dish washer, and prep cook. Food industry positions can help your teen develop people skills, self-respect, and responsibility, while enjoying a bit of socializing.

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Yours,

Li Hua

Even a small act of kindness will to the whole society.

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