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One sunny afternoon, I2 a stand with colorful abstract paintings. The elderly artist noticed me staring at one particular piece, "That's my masterpiece," he said, with3 in his eyes. Curious, I asked him about his4 practice.

He once focused on detail and control, which5 his creativity. A critical moment came when a strong wind blew across his canvas (画布),6 the colors in unpredictable ways. Instead of throwing away the7 piece, he decided to work with the accident, adding new elements that turned the8 into something even more beautiful. Since then, he has started9 the unexpected, allowing each brushstroke to lead him to new artistic10 .

His words inspired me to11 some of my possessions like old books and clothes.12 , this not only organized my space but also cleared my mind for new experiences and thoughts. In my life, I found that by being open to the13 , I could adapt more readily to challenges and seize opportunities that I might have otherwise14 .

I came to understand that letting go isn't about giving up but about creating new opportunities for15 .

In response to this perceived need, the brain training industry has grown rapidly, offering a wide range of accessible and affordable mental exercises through smartphone and tablet apps. Many researchers have found evidence suggesting that well-designed exercises can improve mental abilities and lead to better scores on IQ tests. They compare the brain to muscles, suggesting that targeted repetition of memory exercises can strengthen and condition (训练)our memory processes, similar to how athletes engage in strength and conditioning by repeatedly exercising specific muscle groups.

In contrast to everyday activities like solving a complex puzzle, memory training apps are specifically designed to provide a more challenging workout for the brain. These apps typically involve tasks that require tracking a large number of objects while being distracted (使分心)by a secondary task, such as mental calculations or exploring a game's landscape. If this brain training proves effective, it could be beneficial for individuals with brain-related disabilities or those recovering from conditions like cancer.

Critics, though, argue that while the concept is appealing, the overall evidence fails to demonstrate significant improvement in core brain processes. Additionally, despite the claims made by many apps and brain training companies, scientists have yet to identify the key factors that make an intervention truly effective or determine the best approaches to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help.

While the question is still open to debate, there is evidence suggesting that short-term working memory training can benefit high-functioning individuals. However, it's important to note that brain training, like diet and exercise, is unlikely to have identical effects on every individual.

Now I'm a scientist who studies animals in the wild. I have seen that playing is a great way to socialize; there is so much more to play than fun and games. When humans and other animals play, they are building trust with siblings (兄弟姐妹)and friends. They learn how far they can push their partners before anyone becomes angry or physically hurt. That's called "testing boundaries."

Older playmates may self-handicap, appearing to be less competent than they really are to help younger players learn skills and explore their abilities. Play offers a safe space, where everyone knows the rules and can experiment with new ways to move, think, and respond to others.

Over the past 30 years, I've learned a lot about play by watching young male elephants test their strength through sparring (拳击)games with their friends and superiors. Group sparring matches are common at sunset, when several different elephant families show up at the water hole to drink.

After the initial excitement of the arrival and a good long drink, young males slip away from the sides of their watchful moms and aunts to form sparring rings. An elder sister makes sure that the playing doesn't get out of hand, so she is ever present with a trunk on the back or over the head to calm the enthusiasm. That way, the younger males don't end up on the bottom of the pile.

Over 18 months, using his eyes, he wrote 50, 000 words, composing a story that reflects his life experiences. The initial chapter of his book introduces readers to his life before the stroke, providing a thorough insight into who he was. The story then follows his changes from the hospital setting to reintegrating into community life. This book is designed to be the first of a trilogy (三部曲) that covers his life from the age of 16 up to now.

Wicks says the process of writing was nothing short of an intense and valuable experience of emotional release. "I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts I personally enjoyed living myself." And he hopes his book will raise awareness of an organization he founded, the Locked-In Trust, which is committed to supporting individuals suffering from the condition.

As Wicks continues to work on the next volume, his journey serves as an inspiration to many. His ability to turn misfortune into a platform for creativity and communication is a proof of his strength and toughness. Through his writing, Wicks offers a powerful message of hope and resolution, highlighting the importance of finding ways to connect and share our stories, no matter the challenges we face.

"From the moment I gained the ability to type, writing a book has always been a goal of mine. Over time, more motivations for pursuing this dream emerged. I believed that finishing it was necessary for my happiness and personal progress," Wicks explained.

It was the day of the big cross-country race. Sarah, a determined but not particularly athletic girl, had trained for months. Her goal was simple: to finish the race, not to win. As she stood at the starting line, her heart pounded with a mix of excitement and fear. The whistle blew, and the crowd of runners surged forward.

The first half of the race was a blur of effort. Sarah found her rhythm, her feet pounding in time with her breathing. She was doing it! Then, disaster struck. On a muddy, slippery section of the trail, her foot caught on a root. She stumbled and fell hard, a sharp pain shooting through her ankle. Gasping, she looked around. Most of the runners had passed her. She was alone, sitting in the mud, with her dream of finishing seemingly shattered. Tears welled up in her eyes as she clutched her throbbing ankle.

Just as despair was about to overwhelm her, she heard a voice.

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1.说明展览的主题、时间和地点。

2.简要介绍展览的主要内容（如书法、剪纸、京剧脸谱等）。

3.表达你诚挚的邀请, 并期待他的到来。

Dear Smith,

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Yours,

Li Hua

I'm not sure is more frightened, me or the female gorilla(大猩猩）that suddenly appears out of nowhere. I'm walking on a path in the forest in the Central African Republic. Unexpectedly, I'm face-to-face with the gorilla, who begins screaming at top of her lungs. That makes her baby scream, and then a 400-pound male appears. He screams the

(loud)of all. The noise shakes the trees as the male beats his chest and charges toward me. I quickly lower myself, ducking my head to avoid(look) directly into his eyes so he doesn't feel(challenge).

My name is Mireya Mayor. I'm a(science)who studies animals such as apes and monkeys. I was searching these three western lowland gorillas I'd been observing. No one had seen them for hours, and my colleagues and I were worried.

When the gorillas and I frightened each other, I was just glad to find(they) alive. True to a gorilla's unaggressive nature, the huge animal(mean)me no real harm. He was just saying: "I'm king of this forest, and here is your reminder!" Once his message was delivered, he allowed me (stay)and watch.

On March 19, Dennis got a group text4 him that a couple he didn't know were at the hospital, waiting for the5 of a baby.

＂Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken,＂ Dennis6. The baby was born and update texts were7 quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her8, she didn't seem to realize that she was9 the baby's photos with a complete stranger. ＂Well, I don't10 you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby,＂ replied Dennis before asking which room the new11 were in.

Much to the family's surprise, Dennis stuck to his12! He turned up at the hospital13 gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy. Lindsey's husband was totally14 by the unexpected visit. ＂I don't think we would have randomly invited him over but we15 it and the gifts.＂

Teresa16 a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website17 by the touching words: ＂What a18 this young man was to our family! He was so19 and kind to do this.＂ The post has since gained the20 of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184,000 shares and 61,500 likes in just three days.

Expect the best. Remind yourself that the person is probably just busy. Ask yourself if you actually know their schedule. There could be some time commitments you aren't aware of. Here are a few other reasons for a delayed response. They put their phone away to focus on work or school. They accidentally forgot to reply. Maybe they thought about what they wanted to say but didn't actually text it.

Resist the temptation (诱惑) to double-text. If you send a lot of follow-up texts, it'll be hard for them to keep up and they might get stressed. Leave them with just one text to catch up on—the other person will probably appreciate your patience.

Read over your previous messages. See if there are any confusing texts that you need to clarify. It's okay if you review your message again and notice that it might have been a little unclear—it happens!

Keep it out of sight and get some peace of mind. Don't let it upset or confuse you. If you get your mind off any notifications, you'll be able to brainstorm new ways to spend your time.

A. Put your phone away.

B. Fix your attention closely on text responses.

C. Give them a little space so they have a chance to reply.

D. They want to give you a longer response but can't right now.

E. Ask yourself why being left on "read" frustrates or confuses you.

F. You can keep the situation from bothering you until you hear back.

G. You might feel relieved when you find something that is easy to misread.

I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young children to donate less-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used when we promised to put the money into her school fund (基金) (our kindergarten daughter is serious about becoming a doctor)

For weeks, I've been thinking of bigger, deeper questions：How do we make it a habit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ball-simple, universally available. We passed it, he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.

We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention and I had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us.

Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize — which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture — on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.

Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.

The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.

Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).

Wang's works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.

Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said.

"Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, " he said.

"Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, " said Wang.

The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.

Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.

But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.

（1）人物的基本信息及主要成就；

（2）你敬佩他/她的原因；

（3）他/她对你的影响或启示。

注意：(1)词数不少于80词；

(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The dance drama adaptation of the Chinese science classic Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, began (it) nationwide tour recently in Xiamen, Fujian province, bringing to life a nearly 400-year-old masterpiece.

The book, (write) by Song Yingxing, a scientist lived during the late Ming Dynasty, was first published in 1637. It offers a summary of ancient China's manufacturing and farming techniques, earning (recognize) as an encyclopedia (百科全书) of science and technology from that time. The (pioneer) work has since been translated multiple languages, including English, Japanese, French, German and Russian.

"Song (fascinate) by the ingenuity and creativity of laborers," said Xu Binbin, director of the Song Yingxing Memorial Museum.

The drama, co-produced by the Jiangxi Cultural Performance Group and the Beijing Dance Academy, is directed by Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan. Lu said, "The drama focuses on Song's journey to gather the techniques and tools, emphasizing the craftsmanship of ancient Chinese laborers. graceful dance brings vitality (活力) into this science encyclopedia, may otherwise seem cold and boring."

"The dance drama overcomes language barriers, allowing people of different ages and nationalities, especially the younger generation, (gain) insights into China's scientific and technological development," Lu said.

One Saturday, Miller was on his way home on his motorcycle when the traffic1 in front of him. Miller stopped and was2 to know what was causing the traffic jam. "I went to see why everyone was stopping and found a bald eagle in the middle of the road," Miller said. "Another person was there and he gave the bird a3 to see if she would walk or fly away. She spread her4 but was unable to go anywhere."

The bird was too badly hurt to5. As an animal lover, Miller knew he had to help the bird that was6. So he took off his favorite shirt and threw it over the eagle. To his7, the eagle remained calm as he8 her in the shirt.

Once Miller had moved the eagle out of the9, he called 911 and eventually got in touch with a local recovery center for10 birds. Miller held the 15-pound bird for about 45 minutes while11 rescue staff to arrive. But the time seemed to pass quickly. "I wasn't really thinking about it when I was12 her," Miller said. "I was just trying to keep her calm and make sure she knows she's13, and I wasn't going to drop her."

After a few days'14, the rescuers are confident that the bald eagle will finally be able to return into the wild.

As for Miller's favorite shirt, it has some blood on it, but Miller knows it was used for a good cause—and he will surely be15 it again.

Build fun activities into your time away and you may even burn off the extra calories (卡路里) you eat. Try to be active for at least two hours a day.

Go for an evening walk. Take a leaf out of the book of people in southern Mediterranean countries and go for a walk when it's a bit cooler. Try to make it a daily routine while you're away. It's a pleasant way to experience local life.

Get in the water. Don't just relax at the water's edge but go for a swim from time to time, play games or just walk in the water. Or if that all sounds a bit too cold and wet, rent a rowing boat, or go sailing. Messing about on the water burns calories and exercises your muscles (肌肉) more than being on dry land.

Fly a kite. It will give your upper body a great workout as you struggle with that kite and run to keep it in the air or follow it down when it falls to earth.

Fly a Frisbee (飞盘). And if you play Frisbee on a sandy beach, you'll be working those leg muscles that much harder.

Have a daily competition in the swimming pool, such as swimming between people's legs or making the biggest splash, or a week-long badminton tournament. And make sure you make it as simply as possible.

A. Play ball games.

B. Hold a family Olympics.

C. You may never think of it as an exercise.

D. This is an excellent activity for a windy day.

E. And you'll feel spiritually and physically refreshed.

F. You'll get your heart rate up every time you run or jump for that plastic plate.

G. Simply standing in the water is a good workout thanks to the action of the water.

However, Western health-care systems are still not paying enough attention to the prevention of the disease. There is a need for more programs to educate the public about the causes and prevention of heart disease. Instead of supporting such programs, however, the U.S. health-care system is spending large sums of money on the surgical (外科的) treatment of the disease after it develops. This emphasis (强调) on treatment clearly has something to do with the technological advances that have taken place in the past ten to fifteen years. In this time, modern technology has enabled doctors to develop new surgical techniques. Many operations that were considered impossible or too risky a few years ago are now performed every day in U.S. hospitals. The result has been a huge increase in heart surgery.

Although there is no doubt that heart surgery can help a large number of people, some people point out that the emphasis on the surgical treatment of the disease has three clear disadvantages. First, it attracts interest and money away from the question of prevention. Second, it causes the costs of general hospital care to rise. After hospitals buy the expensive equipment that is necessary for modern heart surgery, they must try to recover the money they have spent. To do this, they raise costs for all their patients, not just those patients whose treatment requires the equipment. The third disadvantage is that doctors are encouraged to perform surgery even on patients for whom an operation is unnecessary — because the equipment and expert skills are there. A government office recently stated that major heart surgery was often performed even though its chances of success were low. In one type of heart surgery, for example, only 15 percent of patients improved their conditions after the surgery. However, more than 100,000 of these operations are performed in the United States every year.

The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they'd review he book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids.

Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process. "There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering over words even though he didn't have a stutter (口吃)," said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, "He read it with no problems. That inspires me."

Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. "The way the world is today with guns and violence," he says, "it's a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books."

The National Museum of China (NMC) has limited the daily visitor arrivals with a new timetable and adopted an online booking system. We hereby inform you of the following regulations:

* The NMC is open from 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:00) and closes on Monday.

* Visitors must make appointments 1-7 days in advance. Group reservations and on-site reservations are not accepted.

* Visitors can make online appointments through our official website or official social media platform account.

* On the day of the visit, please enter the museum with Chinese ID cards. For other documents holders, please bring the copies of the original documents used at the time of reservation.

* Visitors must enter the museum during their reserved time period to avoid crowding. If visitors miss their reserved time period, they will be refused. If visitors cannot make it on time, please apply for a cancellation in the reservation system before 15:00 on the day of the visit. Reservations cannot be cancelled after the reserved date, and the system will automatically record one's account as "absent". For anyone whose account contains three times of absence, the visitor will not be able to make new reservations within 90 days.

* Staff-guided tours are cancelled temporarily. Visitors must be in an orderly manner throughout the visit.

The NMC will take measures to ensure orderly and safe visits. Thanks for your support and cooperation.

National Museum of China

要点：1. 对他进行安慰；

2. 提出建议。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jack,

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Yours,

Li Hua