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In a world where time was the most valuable currency, a man named Henry lived a life of monotonous (单调乏味的) routine. Every day was a mirror image of the last, filled with the tick-tock of the clock that dictated his every move. Henry was a skilled watchmaker, and his creations were admired for their precision and beauty. However, the irony (讽刺) of his profession was not lost on him; despite his ability to control the measure of time, he felt as if time was controlling him.

To make matters worse, there harbored a deep regret in his heart — his son Richard, who worked in another city, seldom contacted him. They were literally strangers living far apart.

One day, an elderly woman visited Henry's shop, seeking a watch with a peculiar request. She wanted a timepiece that did not tell the exact time but rather reminded the wearer of the fleeting and temporary nature of life. "This watch is also for my son, who once did something associated with the concept of time, but he…" she suddenly paused, and obviously there was a slump in her throat. But she quickly composed herself and told Henry she would come for the watch one month later.

Intrigued (感觉着迷的), Henry accepted the challenge, pouring his soul into the creation of a unique watch. He designed it with no numbers, only two hands — one moving rapidly and the other so slowly it was almost still.

As he completed the watch, he found himself fascinated by its unconventional design. The hands seemed to dance around the face, a visual metaphor for the passage of time. The more he observed it, the more it made him reflect on his own life. He realized that in his pursuit of perfection and order, he had forgotten to live and appreciate the present moment.

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One month later, the elderly woman returned to collect her watch.

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As the woman left, Henry felt a profound sense of change.

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In the digital age, (take) advantage of new technologies to create new cultural and tourism is a trend. In Langfang, Hebei Province, digital technologies have been combined with traditional Chinese culture. theme park has been built based on the Qing Dynasty novel Dream of Red Mansion, reflects aspects of ancient China, such as its social life and customs.

During the trip, a digital travel platform, Xiaowa, acts a travel planner and provides real-time insights and personalized recommendations. Once the schedule (confirm), visitors can compare it with the current conditions, including information about lines for various performances, which is (continuous) updated. The application enables visitors (experience) traditional Chinese culture at the park and (help) to draw in many tourists since it is launched.

Tang Jinnan, Peking University's School of Journalism and Communication's Party secretary, claim that AI's full (capability) are yet to be fully unlocked. Whether it's drawing by hand in the past, using a computer nowintegrating artificial intelligence, the essence of inheriting cultural heritage remains unchanged.

A decade or so later, however, I was3 to see the advertiser on TV, holding up his new4. James Patterson had5 into a best-selling author. "Maybe I was delusional (痴心妄想), but I6 thought of myself as an advertising person," he told me when asked how he'd done it. "I always7 to be a writer. It was always in my head."

Mr. Patterson's ability to see himself as a writer8 a concept known as "possible selves". It describes how people9 their futures: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear becoming.

The term,10 in 1986 by the social psychologists Hazel Markus and Paula Nurius, grew out of some11 on self-concept and self-perception. A possible self can take you12 daydreams, which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in13. It can come to fruition (实现) "if you build a14 from your ‘now' self to the possible self," Dr. Markus said.

If you want a change, imagine your possible self and15.

Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery

Established in Houston Historic Art District, at Sawyer Yards, Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery with 2,000 square feet features amazing paintings of landscapes and seascapes by impressionistic artists. In addition to hosting artist exhibitions, it provides art consultation services for collectors, designers and art enthusiasts.

Art of the World Gallery

The gallery provides a contemporary, complex and rich cultural experience for art enthusiasts and collectors from all around the world. Directly representing some of the most important living artists from Asia, Europe, and Latin America, Art of the World Gallery is one of the most famous galleries in the state, located in Houston's finest hotspot for locals and tourists.

Zatista Contemporary and Fine Art

With over 4,000 works from the most talented emerging and established artists, Zatista provides access to the types of works previously only available to seasoned collectors. Buying online with Zatista is easy with their free art consultation, certificates of authenticity (真实性), and a buyer guarantee that allows you to try art in your home with free returns.

John Palmer Fine Art

It's located in the avenue in the Historic Heights. The combination of a saved 1930's bungalow (平房) with museum-quality new construction is the perfect atmosphere to showcase the great works of artist John Ross Palmer. John Palmer Fine Art is open by appointment only. You can set an appointment by calling 713-861-6726. We look forward to showing you the beautiful world of John Palmer Fine Art!

My daughter Gina was in Mrs. Melton's fourth-grade class. After only a month in school, she began to come home on a regular basis asking for pencils, crayons, paper, etc. At first I just provided whatever she needed, never questioning her.

After ongoing requests for objects that should have easily lasted a mere six weeks of fourth grade, I became worried and asked her, "Gina, what are you doing with your school items?" She would always reply with an answer that satisfied me. One day, after offering the same thing only a week earlier, I became angry with her asking for more. Knowing her excuses would no longer work, she lowered her head and began to cry. I lifted her tiny chin (下巴) and looked into those big brown eyes, filled now with tears. I waited for what seemed like a year for her to answer. "Mom," she began, "there is a boy in my class; he doesn't have any of the items he needs to do his work. The other kids make fun of him because his papers are in a mess and he only has two crayons to color with. I have been putting the new items you bought me in his desk before the others come in, so he doesn't know it's me. Please don't get mad at me, Mom. I didn't mean to tell you a lie, but I didn't want anyone to know it was me."

My heart sank as I stood there in disbelief. She had taken on the role of an adult and tried to hide it like a child. I knelt down and hugged her to me, not wanting her to see my own tears. When I pulled myself together, I stood up and said, "Gina, I would never get mad at you for wanting to help someone, but why didn't you just come and tell me?"

The next day I visited Mrs. Melton and told her what Gina had said. I then learned that John's family had just moved here. John was the eldest of four boys and their parents were struggling to make ends meet.

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With Christmas drawing near, I became increasingly concerned about John and his family.

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The next morning, we set out for John's home.

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Dear Lucy,

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Yours,

Lihua

Have you ever eaten a "painting"? Here it is, the (tradition) Chinese folk art—sugar painting. Spoon as pen, liquid sugar as ink, everything in the world can be drawn quickly.

As is said, Chen Zi'ang, a great poet in the seventh century (Tang Dynasty), liked to eat brown sugar. But he ate it in unique way. He melted the sugar on a clean and smooth table,(make) it into (variety) of shapes of small animals. After cooling down, it could be held in the hand, eaten and enjoyed. Later, Chen went to the capital city, he brought this art. Since then, sugar painting has become a lasting craft. In the 17th century (Qing Dynasty), sugar painting became (increase) popular, and the production skills (be) more advanced. The objects include flowers and birds, fortune symbols and the 12 zodiac signs and other designs. The art of sugar painting combines food, culture and handicraft. The painting is done in one go without any draft.

The sugar painting (create) today shows greater creativity in forms — Cartoon sugar painting, 3D sugar painting, bringing new life conventional ones. The culture of China, and the spirit of sugar painting, (pass) down through the sugar spoons of generations of craftsmen.

At dinner on a Tuesday, it came to me. In the coming springtime, I announced, we would have a family roller disco party in the house. My children looked up, their5 hanging open like caught fish — they were6. I knew I was supposed to provide more7. I said, "When Mike recovers, we will order roller skates and rainbow strobe lights to decorate our doorways, push the furniture to the side and have a roller disco party."

Later that day, my youngest son wore his roller skates and8 the news when he joined a Zoom call with his third-grade class. Unfortunately,9 he could finish announcing the news, he slipped and fell, breaking our computer. He was all right but we10 bought a new computer.

11, the accident didn't affect us much, for the party gave us something to look forward to and kept us entertained. It may not have happened yet, but the12 and joy that we experienced while13 for it have been worth it. That was the14. Over the course of all the planning and excitement, the broken leg and computer, I knew that even in the15 of times, there is always something to look forward to.

Keep moving.

Lance Dalleck, a professor of sport science at Western Colorado University, says that small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays.. Dalleck suggests getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity.

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"The holidays can affect your exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game," says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile specializing in sports medicine. He recommends tracking your food intake and activity level. "Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories (热量) in certain foods," he says.

Exercise early, sleep well and make lists.

Chris Freytag, a personal trainer, says, "The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I recognize that it will be hard on my health.". That way you don't get distracted (分心) later in the day by parties, or other events. He also recommends getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free.

Be creative and free of "all or nothing" mindsets (心态).

The holidays are very busy, but do your best to avoid the "all or nothing" mindsets when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity. "In fact, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active," says Jessica Matthews, a professor in the College of Health Sciences in San Diego. "."

A. Be the person with a plan

B. Have a very crowded schedule

C. You'd better find a workout partner

D. He recommends working out in the morning

E. Actually, too much sitting is harmful to your health

F. By exploring new activities, you can enjoy your holiday

G. These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track

This morning, I saw the shocking headline: "Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode". In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Hence, we should stop accepting technology just because it is new. The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident, but the families of the dead said it was not enough. Nevertheless, the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.

On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily without new technology. Probably the most well-known are the Christians living in rural America. They do not own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet. They advocate (提倡) a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community. They think that is better than caring about luxuries or following the lives of the rich and famous. It could even be argued that the Amish's, quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural environment rather than living in large, polluted cities.

On the other hand, new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.

Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. I found my career as an AI designer through a social media network. My health monitor, which I wear all the time, has also helped me get into the best shape of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. However, I will always look on the bright side of change and accept it rather than resist it.

Music has often helped Nobel winners think and process scientific information in a new way. Albert Einstein was influenced by his mother who taught him to play the violin at a very early age. He was especially fond of Mozart, Bach and Schubert. For Einstein, music worked as a brainstorming technique to help him reflect on his theories and solve difficulties he met with. Einstein's scientific ideas were often firstly created in the shape of images and intuition (直觉), which music later helped to turn into mathematics, logic (逻辑) and words.

Besides helping them reflect on scientifically complex problems, music has helped Nobel winners learn discipline and the importance of a creative mind. For Thomas Südhof's awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, music gave him important inputs and ideas. Südhof mostly enjoys classical music by masters like Mozart, which requires a creative mind as well as great discipline. It is said that these two factors shaped Südhof's development as a scientist.

Furthermore, the cooperation between the members of a music band can be compared with the team effort found within a research group. According to Medicine winner James Allison, it is necessary in both fields to build a team where each individual makes their own contribution to the overall work. However, it is important that the communication between the members work so smoothly that each individual also knows what needs to be done to achieve breakthroughs. As James Allison states, "Every now and then my lab has been as well tuned—it feels like a really good band"—the concept of great team work leading to great success can be applied to both science and music.