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In a martial arts club in Yaounde's Mimboman neighborhood, the steady beat of feet and sharp shouts fill the room as (score) of students mirror the fluent, forceful movements of their instructor, Martin Mangwandjo. Beneath the bright sun, the 29-year-old moves with confidence and ease, relying on walking sticks due to a congenital (先天性的) disease. Over the years, for him, Chinese martial arts (be) more than a physical practice.

Martin's passion began in childhood, sparked by unexpected encounter with Chinese culture through martial arts films (feature) legends like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Through persistence and self-training, his confidence grew. His journey took a (decide) turn during a performance in which with his skill and determination, he (impress) a visiting Chinese martial arts master Xiao who offered to train him personally and taught him many aspects of Chinese culture like traditional Chinese medicine, kung fu, and tai chi.

Over time, Martin's understanding of martial arts deepened. "I found in martial arts a certain power, a certain physical strength I could employ (defend) myself in any dangerous situation," he said. "I also felt a sense of fulfillment with the understanding we all remain the same even if we may be born with certain physical limitations."

More than a practitioner, Martin now sees himself as a "cultural ambassador". "My wish is to see many Africans and Cameroonians, even those with disabilities like myself, take an interest in Chinese culture and Chinese martial arts in particular, I have found a source of moral strength that enabled me to overcome any situation or difficulty in life," he said.

Optimism and pessimism are both powerful forces, and each of us must choose which we want to shape our outlook and our expectations. There is enough good and bad in everyone's life to find a sensible basis for either optimism or pessimism. It's our decision: From which perspective do we want to view life? Will we look up in hope or down in despair?

The way you look at life will determine how you feel, how you perform and how well you will get along with the other people. On the contrary, negative thoughts, attitudes, and expectations feed on themselves; they become a self-fulfilling prediction. Pessimism creates a dark place where no one wants to live.

Optimism doesn't need to be naïve (轻信的). Some of them are not dealt with easily. But what a difference optimism makes in the attitude of the problem solver! For example, through the years I've heard some people say that the money spent on our space program has been wasted. "Instead of spending $455 million to put a man on the moon," they say, "why not spend that money here on earth on the poverty problem?" But when you ask them exactly how they would spend that money to solve the poverty problem, most of them don't have an answer. "Give me a solution," I tell them, "and I'll raise you the money. " An optimist does not just criticize.

Optimism distracts our attention away from negativism and channels it into positive, constructive thinking. When you're an optimist, you're more concerned with problem-solving than with useless complaints about issues. It takes a dreamer-someone with hopelessly optimistic ideas, great persistence, and unlimited confidence to tackle a problem that big. It's your choice.

A. The good in life far outweighs the bad.

B. We can choose to laugh or cry, bless or curse (诅咒).

C. An optimistic attitude is not a luxury; it's a necessity.

D. He thinks in positive terms about how to address the issue.

E. You can be an optimist and still recognize that problems exist.

F. In fact, without optimism, issues as big and ongoing as poverty have no hope of solution.

G. America's space program resulted in many positive discoveries that have benefited mankind.

His research shows users of car-sharing platforms reduce their impact by only 3 to 18 percent — much less than 51 or 37 percent claimed in previous research. This is caused by so-called "rebound effects", which are rarely accounted for by companies or even researchers.

For example, shared vehicles are replaced with new models more frequently than private cars. Additionally, the introduction of sharing schemes (方案) can encourage people to drive when they would have otherwise taken public transport. These rebound effects turn out to be highly influential. Amatuni also found users of sharing platforms don't significantly reduce their driving. "And if they do, they often take buses and trains, which aren't emission - free," he says. While public transport is usually a better option, its impact is not negligible. So, this data must be included to make an accurate assessment.

Similarly, Amatuni discovered that a second-hand phone only offsets (抵消) about one-third of a new phone's production. Rebound effects are the cause. If people couldn't sell their old devices, they would use them for longer.

In other words, reuse both extends the lifetime of a device — by giving it a new owner — but also shortens it, as people tend to sell their newly bought devices sooner.

Amatuni doesn't want people to conclude taking small steps towards sustainability is pointless. "Our intentions are still what's most important," he says, "but meanwhile, people need to realise there're no easy fixes." He recommends prioritising overall consumption reduction rather than continuing current habits while trying to make them more efficient.

I became a mentor (导师) during my second year of Ph. D. but didn't get much guidance on how to do it. I learned only by doing. There were moments I felt proud of. One student started out quiet and unsure, but over time grew into a most independent and confident young researcher. Before graduating, she told me, "You are the reason I stuck with this." That moment stayed with me. But so did the other one — the silence, the absences, the slow fade-out. Had I failed her?

It wasn't until the final year of my Ph. D. that I came across a leaflet for a mentorship training workshop. Skeptical at first, I decided to try it. The program, called Entering Mentoring, brought together graduate students for weekly discussions. For the first time, I had the space to explore the invisible labor and emotional complexity of mentoring. One session asked us to reflect on our own practices. I began to realize what might have been missing in my relationship with the student who had drifted away. I had never invited her to share her goals or concerns. I could have been more attentive to her unspoken struggles.

After the workshop, I began changing how I interacted with students. I now start by asking how they're doing, not just experimental details. This shift has led to more honest conversations. I've learned that good mentors are built through reflection and training. I wish I'd attended that workshop earlier, but I'm grateful I did at all.

When my art teacher Ms. Lopez invited me to join the after-school painting club, I shook my head firmly, filled with shyness and deep self-doubt. "Thank you, but I'm not creative at all," I mumbled, staring at the floor to avoid her kind eyes. "I can only draw clumsy stick figures, and I'm sure I'll embarrass myself in front of the other talented students." Ms. Lopez chuckled softly, patted my shoulder, and handed me a new sketchbook (素描本). "Creativity isn't about perfect pictures," she said patiently. "It's about expressing your true feelings. Just give one class a try."

Unwillingly, I agreed, and my nervousness peaked at the first meeting. The art room walls were covered with amazing works — vivid sunsets, lifelike cats, and delicate portraits. I slipped into a corner, gripping my pencil so tight that my knuckles (指关节) whitened. Staring at the blank page, I dared not draw a single line, fearing the students would laugh at my unskilled work and simple ideas.

Ms. Lopez noticed my anxiety and sat beside me quietly. "What makes you feel truly happy and relaxed?" she asked softly. "My grandma's apple orchard (果园)," I replied instantly. "I go there every weekend and love everything about it, especially the old apple tree and the little sparrows." "Then draw that," she encouraged. "Forget the rules — just paint how that place makes you feel inside."

Taking a deep breath, I started sketching the old apple tree I loved so much. I drew its thick branches stretching toward the sky and a tiny sparrow perched on one limb, singing happily. When I finished, Ms. Lopez held up my sketch proudly. "This work has so much heart!" she said warmly. The class broke into applause, and Mia, the girl sitting beside me, whispered softly, "The sparrow looks so alive and lovely!" However, I could still see that it was far from perfect with uneven lines.

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The integration of robotics into daily life has transformed various aspects of individuals' interaction with technology and their environments. Robots are not just futuristic concepts but present-day tools boost efficiency and productivity through human collaboration (handle) tasks from simple chores to complex operations.

Humanoid robots, (equip) with artificial intelligence, are increasingly employed in environments such as healthcare, education, and customer service. Their ability to engage with people on a social level allows them to provide companionship, support, and interactive learning experiences. Robotic assistants, in contrast, have made (significance) progress into corporate world and personal spaces. From robotic vacuum cleaners to advanced programming bots, these robots (design) to improve daily routines. They enable individuals to distribute their time and resources more (efficient), allowing for a greater focus on strategic and creative efforts.

rise of robotics in daily life signifies a technological evolution and represents a fundamental shift in how authority and efficiency are perceived. Individuals and (organize) can position themselves at the forefront of a swiftly advancing world embracing these innovations. The future is here, those who can employ these tools will certainly lead the charge into a new era of productivity and engagement.

My3 began two years ago when I4 a collection of dusty, old photos. I looked to see if there were any names on the backs. I thought: if these were mine, I'd want someone to5 them to me. So I made it my6 to do so for others. Up to now, I have collected over 50,000 items like photographs, albums, and even undeveloped films.

To find the owners, I set up a social media account. The first item I7 was a tape of a family holiday, where the son was wearing a T-shirt with the words "Wesleyan swimming" on it.

My followers8 athletic departments in universities across the US and asked swimming coaches from the 90s if they recognized the student.9, just a few days later, someone10 him. To confirm he was just the person in the photo, we11 him down on social media. He couldn't believe it and was extremely12 to be reunited with the tape. He then recreated some of the movies with his own sons.

This journey of mending memory's gaps is far more13 than I could have imagined. Here, what was once lost is gently restored to its rightful place, and14 blooms as stories reunite with the15 that once held them close.

Firstly, challenge your key assumptions. Based on past experience, our mind constantly makes assumptions about the world. However, what saves us time and energy can lead to wrong conclusions if they remain unchallenged. Start by working in a team and questioning each other's assumptions.

You should also consider alternative explanations. Humans seek explanations, and we prefer the one that comes to mind first. It pays to naturally look beyond the most obvious explanations. This is to avoid confirmation bias; when we ignore evidence that goes against a prior belief. A master thinker treats their preferred explanation just as an assumption.

They simply refer to the main factors influencing how things have been going or how they will go. If we practice watching for driving factors when we have time to think, we'll be able to identify them more instinctively on occasions when we're in a hurry. The master thinker prioritizes the factors that impact an issue the most.

Finally, consider the overall context. The master thinker considers the circumstances and conditions of an issue. A few minutes to orient ourselves and reflect on the situation as a whole can once more save us time down the road. Only then is it time to consider the details and incorporate them back into said picture.

A. Moreover, try to focus on key drivers.

B. Attempt to think about problems wisely.

C. However, that isn't necessarily the correct one.

D. This habit involves looking at the big picture first.

E. True expert thinkers know the limitations of their minds.

F. This collaborative approach enables your thinking to be challenged.

G. Actually, the habits of master thinkers can help in reasoning and making decisions.

KTU professor Dr Tadas Ždankus and his team have been investigating how the ground can serve as a medium for heat storage. At the core of their research is a ground-based heat accumulator that would store left energy underground and make it available when demand peaks.

Initially, the team explored how to use wind energy to produce heat via a hydraulic system (液压系统). They found that so-called hydraulic losses, typically seen as inefficiencies, were actually generating usable heat.However, part of heat was lost before reaching buildings. The question became how to not only decrease heat loss but also store it.

To test this idea, the researchers conducted experiments using an artificial heat source placed in surface soil layers. They measured how heat spreads and persists in the ground. In one test, when the soil was heated to the boiling point, it caused a phase change (相变), in which liquid water becomes vapor."Phase change can be an efficient way. We noticed a sharp temperature rise wherever the vapour flow reached. This means the energy is moving and can be controlled." says Prof. Ždankus.

Once the possibility of underground heat storage was confirmed, researchers began exploring its practical applications. They developed a pilot model ground energy cell to study how heat spread through soil. The year-long measurements revealed the soil beneath buildings could passively store heat, making use of the natural downward flow of heat from buildings into the ground.

To put these ground-based storage systems into widespread use, researchers are now developing scaled-down pilot models and refining heat distribution control methods."Our immediate goal is to integrate existing solutions into a system that can benefit both industry and residential sectors." Ždankus concludes.

To figure out the root cause, Arizona State University psychologist Frank J. Infurna and his colleagues analyzed survey data from 17 countries. They concluded that America's real midlife crisis stems from balancing work, finances, family and health amid weakening social supports, rather than personal lifestyle choices. Their findings, published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, point to multiple contributing factors and offer directions for change.

Family policy differences mark a key gap between the US and Europe. European countries have increased family welfare expenditure (支出) since the early 2000s, while US spending has stayed largely unchanged, lacking cash transfers, parental leave support and funded childcare. This leaves US middle-aged adults, who balance work, child-raising and elder care, facing steadily rising loneliness across generations.

Healthcare affordability and income inequality worsen the situation. The US spends the most on healthcare globally, yet individuals face limited access and high out-of-pocket costs, leading to stress, anxiety and medical debt. Income inequality has also grown in the US, unlike in Europe, and is linked to poorer health and greater loneliness, as it restricts education, employment and social service access.

Cultural patterns and weak social safety nets also contribute to the issue. Americans move frequently and live far from extended families, weakening social ties. Later US generations also face financial insecurity, while Europe's stronger safety nets protect its middle-aged population. Notably, education is losing its protective power: despite higher educational attainment, US middle-aged adults show episodic memory decline, weakened by ongoing stress and health risks.

The researchers stress these outcomes are not unavoidable. Personal social engagement can lessen stress, but individual efforts are insufficient — strong policy-backed safety nets are essential to reverse the troubling midlife health trends in the US.

She was expressing a philosophical truth. We tend to believe that to be happier, we need to become bigger in our own mind and in the minds of others. But that's wrong. What we really need to achieve both the perspective on life and the peace we desire is to get smaller in relation to everything and everyone else.

We are not the center of most things in life. And yet, when we don't recognize the truth, we go about our business with the illusion that we are the focus of intense outside interest. This fantasy is almost certainly a product of evolution: Our ancestors struggled to rise in social hierarchies by thinking that they mattered more as individuals than they actually did. This work of constantly comparing themselves with others made it more likely that they would keep their genes in a competitive mating environment. We inherited their belief of self-importance.

But this comes at a cost. Researchers have shown that such self-focus can cause emotional problems, making social situations or task performance feel frightening and unpleasant.

As I have shown in the past, getting happier very often requires you not to give in to natural tendencies. The world is constantly inviting you to try to make yourself appear bigger in others' eyes and in your own. The trick to finding happiness is to get smaller.