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9-year-old Branson Baker did not4 but instead quickly acted and saved his parents' lives when their truck5 during a tornado. The storm uprooted a tree, which hit their truck. Branson's parents were injured and6 in the truck.

Thankfully, Branson was able to get out of the damaged truck. Instead of remaining frozen in7, the little guy started a mile-long walk to get help. Eventually, Branson returned to the8 with help for his mother and father.

Branson's father, Wayne, said that his son9 in a way that other children of his age or adults wouldn't have. "Branson10 action really quick," Wayne said. "For a 9-year-old boy, he's very11. Not many adults would have done what he did."

Wayne12 that he could not be more proud of a son that could accept a13 in that circumstance.

Branson is14 a hero, putting aside his fears and anxiety to save lives. We could really depend on someone who is as brave and calm if15 were to come.

Understanding the issues facing wildlife is the first step in making a difference. Take the time to learn about endangered species, habitat destruction, and conservation efforts. Share this knowledge with your friends and family to raise awareness.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle

Minimizing waste can significantly impact wildlife protection. By reducing your consumption (消耗), reusing items, and recycling, you can help reduce pollution and conserve natural resources..

Support conservation organizations

Many organizations work tirelessly to protect wildlife and their habitats. Consider supporting these groups by donating your time or money.. Volunteering can also provide you with valuable experience and a sense of fulfillment.

Be a responsible consumer

The products you buy can have a big effect on wildlife. Choose products that are sustainably (可持续地) sourced and avoid those that contribute to habitat destruction.. This includes being mindful of products made from endangered animals or unsustainable materials.

Advocate for wildlife protection

Use your voice to advocate for policies and practices that protect wildlife. Write letters to your local representatives, participate in community events, and use social media to spread the word..

A. Educate yourself and others

B. Your efforts can inspire others to take action

C. Small changes in your daily habits can make a big difference

D. Many organizations offer volunteer opportunities for students

E. Taking part in local clean-up events can also help protect wildlife

F. Educating others can promote your effect on wildlife conservation

G. Every product you buy has the possibility to affect the environment

A study conducted by researchers from the UK's Wellcome Trust found that people who speak Chinese use both temporal lobes (颞叶) of their brain to understand the language. This is very different from English-language speakers who use only the left temporal lobe. Speakers of Chinese use intonation (语调) to tell between completely different meanings of particular words, which needs stronger cognitive abilities.

Besides, the practice of handwriting, especially of Chinese characters, will aid the development of motor skills, learning shapes and letters and will keep the mind sharp. Through the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, researchers found that neural (神经的) activity in children who practiced printing letters by hand was more strengthened than those who just looked at them. Compared with English, mostly written in line and from left to right, Chinese characters have more complex in structure (复杂的结构). Their writing involves strokes (笔画) in all four directions: up, down, left, and right. The movement of the fingers and hand helps improve neural activity in the working, thinking, and memory of the brain of the learners.

Evidence also suggests that there is a connection between the learning of Chinese and math skills. Researchers from New Zealand noticed that Asian children educated in their own languages appear to have gained a greater understanding of math ideas than English-speaking children. During the natural learning process of Chinese, the student is learning basic math ideas. Math skills are included in character writing because it includes skills such as counting, grouping, ordering, and identifying similarities and differences.

While the research on the relationship between the learning of Chinese and cognition is not yet fully clear, there is good evidence to suggest that learning Chinese tones and characters represents an added challenge to language learning.

"Our study, which is the largest study so far examining the topic of single (单一的) sports specialization, helps to understand present situation of specialization in youth sports,"said Patrick S. Buckley, MD of the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. "Our results showed that present high school athletes specialized two years earlier than present college and professional athletes. The results of our study suggest that specialization at a very young age does not increase the possibility of an athlete achieving top position within his/ her sport."

Buckley and his team did a survey to high school, college and professional athletes before their yearly pre-participation physical exam. A total of 3,090 people completed the survey. The age of single sport specialization obviously differed among groups and happened at an age of 12.7 ± 2.4 for high school, 14.8 ± 2.5 for college students and 14.1 ± 2.8 for professional athletes. More than 80% of athletes from all study groups reported that they were glad they had focused on a single sport at the age they did. Present high school and college participants (参与者) also reported more sports-related injury than present professional athletes, some of whom noted that their injuries could be from too much play.

"More research needs to be done to fully understand the benefits and risks related with sport specialization at young ages and establish evidence-based strategies to optimize (使优化) the sport experience for kids while minimizing injury. In addition, we must continue to educate parents, coaches, medical professionals and athletes on the do's or don'ts of safe play to keep kids active for life," said Buckley.

The rescue workers worked hard to free them. Later, the pair were pulled from the ruins and relaxed on a bed after being checked medically. The kids were then resting comfortably and had been reunited with their entire family. They'll begin the long journey of healing as the family processes what happened.

Their father Mustafa Zuhir Al-Sayed told media that he, his wife, and three children were all sleeping when the earthquake hit. "We felt the ground shaking... and rubble began falling over our head, and we stayed two days under the rubble," he said. "We are feeling like it' s the end of the world." The family was awaiting their fate until others heard them and stepped in to rescue the family.

In the days since the deadly earthquake, rescuers have been working around the clock to rescue those trapped under the rubble. As the total number of deaths rise to over 19,000, every living person and animal pulled from the rubble is being celebrated as a victory (胜利).

But those survivors are still badly in need of help. Even before the natural disaster, the United Nations stated that 70% of Syrians needed humanitarian assistance (人道主义援助). Because of the disaster, that number is expected to reach even higher.

If you would like to help, Global Giving has started a Turkey and Syria earthquake relief fund.

Are you looking for a perfect getaway to relax and enjoy nature? We highly recommend visiting Guilin, a city famous for its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Here are some highlights of what you can experience in Guilin.

Top Attractions:

●Li River Cruise (乘船游览): As a must-do activity in Guilin, the Li River Cruise offers breathtaking views of the karst mountains and serene waters. The cruise typically lasts about four hours and provides plenty of photo opportunities.

●Reed Flute Cave: Known as the"Palace of Natural Arts", this limestone cave is filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites, decorated with colorful lights. It's a fascinating place to explore.

●Elephant Trunk Hill: This iconic hill, resembling an elephant drinking water from the river, is a symbol of Guilin. It's a great spot for a leisure walk and taking memorable photos.

●Seven Star Park: This large park features beautiful gardens, ancient bridges, and a zoo. It's perfect for a family outing and offers various activities for all ages.

Travel Tips:

●Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Guilin is from April to October when the weather is pleasant, and the scenery is at its most beautiful.

●Accommodation: There are many hotels and guesthouses in Guilin to suit all budgets. It's advisable to book your accommodation in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.

Contact Information:

For more information and travel arrangements, please contact our travel advisor at (555)123-4567 or email us attravel@guilinexplore.com. We are here to help you plan the perfect trip to Guilin.

George had his eye on a scoring record. He took a deep breath as he stood in the doorway,looking in at the basketball court. The gym was old and small, but it held a long history. Maybe today I'll make history, George thought.

His basketball league was celebrating. Today's championship game marked its 50th anniversary (周年) since the league's first championship.

George looked over the brochure for the anniversary. It listed the winners of each championship game and the top scorers. He stopped suddenly when he read the name of the top scorer from a game 30 years before. He quickly went through the rest of the list. "Look!" he said to his teammate David,showing him the brochure."You see who has the all-time record? My dad! He never told me that."

"24 points," David said. "That's awesome!"

George's best record was 19 points. He was the Badgers' top scorer. "It seems that my dad never showed off something like that,"George said.

When his parents arrived, George brought the brochure over to them. His dad laughed. "I didn't miss a shot in that game. But look at the score. I would have traded every shot for a win,"he said with regret. George hadn't noticed that his dad's team had lost the game just by one point."That was a great group of teammates,"his dad added."You have great teammates in the Badgers, too."

As George warmed up, he was still digesting his father's words. "This will be a struggle every second,"the coach emphasized before they got on court to play."I want to see tough defense, sharp passing, and, above all, smart play as a team."

George was confident he could lead the Badgers to victory, just as he did in their previous games against the Lions. And he played really hard. As the game neared its end, George had already scored 23 points. Another basket would break his father's scoring record.

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However, his team was now one point behind the Lions.

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With no defenders around, David turned and shot at the basket.

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Different cultures communicate in very different ways. In Asia, people use (variety) of body language, facial expressions, and silence (express) meaning. In the West, speaking directly is not only normal but valued. People place (much) focus on the actual words being used than on nonverbal cues (暗示),

In China, it is common for someone to smile when they don't understand something. This could be (confuse) for a Westerner who might think this means the listener understands and agrees with is being said.

Another communicative feature, is viewed differently across the world, is interruption. However, in some African countries, it is viewed as a means to join and (active) participate in the conversation.

Even within same continent, manners can vary from culture to culture. For example, in the UK, it is very common to say "please" and "thank you" to someone (serve) you in a shop or restaurant, but in Spain, these terms (hear) less often.

The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone whoanother personthe gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering angesture mayit as meaning zero. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite. Even the gestures we use for "yes" and "no" around the world. In many countries, shaking one's head means "no" and nodding means "yes".

     We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in ourwith other people. Just like spoken language, body languagefrom culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that isto the culture you're in. In some countries, eye contact is not alwaysof. For example, in many middleeastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. But in Japan, it mayrespect to look down when talking to an older person.