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The first part of the book tells stories of ordinary people who dared to reshape their lives. Graham Keir, a musician, once believed he had "no brain for science" and today walks the halls of medical school. Or Ali, who once struggled with basic maths, only to later master coding (编程) and earn multiple promotions. These are not tales of sudden genius, but of imperfect practice through setbacks and slow progress. Oakley introduces a powerful concept — second-skilling. In today's fast-changing world, relying on just one area of expertise is risky. Developing a second skill can make you more adaptable.

If the first part helps us see what's possible, the second is a guide for making it happen. Oakley draws on interviews with dozens of career changers to show what strategies worked and what pitfalls to avoid. Beyond learning from others, the book's second part offers honest advice for quieting self-doubt and turning learning from a chore into a habit. One of the book's most valuable insights is that what matters is not "intense practice every day", but "practise every day, without fail". Even fifteen minutes daily sends steady signals that quietly reshape your brain.

That said, the book's perspective isn't universal. Rooted in a Western context, it draws largely on stable professionals — leaving quieter questions about those facing real hardship. And while it prioritises practice over passion, some may find this approach cool to the touch.

Yet perhaps that coolness is its strength: it doesn't sell miracles, but offers a solid framework. After reading, you may not have all the answers. But you might ask: "Could what I once thought impossible actually be within reach?"

Ultimately, Mindshift gives something better: a mind open and flexible, ready for change. And that, perhaps, is the truest mindshift of all.

Born in Guangzhou in 2001, Hong came from a family where neither parent had received higher education. She grew up like other kids, and showed no special talent until she started learning Olympiad mathematics in junior high school — this unlocked her potential and surprised everyone.

In high school, Hong was selected into Guangdong Provincial Olympiad Mathematics Team, and in 2018, she entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with excellent results. She double-majored in Maths and Physics, completed over 20 advanced courses, and served as president of student organisations to help international students. Later, she won the Rhodes Scholarship to study Neuroscience at Oxford, then pursued two doctoral degrees at Stanford while offering legal aid to low-income people.

During this period, Hong focused on the combination of AI and mathematics. Noticing AI's big shortcomings in mathematical reasoning, she founded Axiom Math, whose core idea is to transform English mathematical content from textbooks, papers and journals into programmable knowledge. This allows AI to not only solve complex mathematical problems but also confirm solutions through strict validation (验证). Axiom Math's goal is to develop a real "AI Mathematician" with logical reasoning ability, and Hong even hopes that "AI mathematicians" will put forward brand-new mathematical conjectures (猜想) in the future. With her good academic reputation and clear technical goals, she attracted many top talents to Axiom Math. A famous mathematician even left his permanent teaching position to join the team, and they worked together to build a strict logical reasoning training system by adopting a new model.

Carina Hong's story is one of vision and commitment. Built on solid academic training and driven by a clear goal — to give AI true mathematical reasoning ability — she is leading Axiom Math toward a future where machines and mathematicians work side by side

1. 节日简介；2. 风俗习惯；3. 你的希望。

注意：（1）词数100左右；（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Boys and Girls, Good morning!

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Edinburgh Castle stands on top of an ancient volcano, watching over the city of Edinburgh for centuries. As one of the most famous (building) in Europe, it offers a unique chat with the past. Visitors can access (it) rich history through guided tours and online resources.

The earliest data about the castle dates back to the 12th century. Over the years, it (serve) as a royal home, a military base, and a prison. Many battles took place here, and the walls have confirmed both victory and loss. Today, the castle is symbol of Scottish culture and a collection of stories (wait) to be explored.

Inside, the Great Hall still functions a place where events are held. Through interactive displays, visitors can connect with the past in a (person) way. One of the most popular sights is the Stone of Destiny, an ancient item connected to Scotland's kings.

Every year, the castle becomes the heart of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a festival of music and dance. People from around the world join the (celebrate), enjoying the atmosphere and traditional performances. The custom of gathering here has continued for generations.

Whether you experience it in person stream a performance online, Edinburgh Castle offers a journey into a world of history and tradition. It reminds us that by understanding the past, we can better understand who we are. For many, the visit is not just a tour but a chance to value the traditions shape our identity.

After a fun night out with friends, Daisy couldn't find her wallet. She did everything she could think of and finally5, thinking someone had likely found it and stolen its6. Actually she would be blessed (赐福) by Paul's7!

Paul spent two days searching for Daisy when he ran into one of Daisy's friends. The friend8 messaged Daisy. "I am so happy and9 him. He is now living: in a hostel (临时收容所), yet took no money out of it," said Daisy. But then she read the10 Paul put in the wallet about wanting to do the right thing. All of a sudden Daisy knew what she11 to do in return. She started a Go-Fund-Me page explaining that Paul found her lost wallet and his current12 situation. She was determined to put a roof over his head. She was hoping to13 $1,500. To her great surprise, she received over $5,000 to help Paul get a(n)14.

It's easy to imagine the worst of people. But each one of us can make a difference, just like Paul did, by displaying15 in us.

Nowadays most people have bad eyesight. Don't take your eves for granted. Here are some tips on protecting your eyesight.

Eat for good vision.

Protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin E may help avoid vision problems. You can choose green vegetables, eggs, beans and other non-meat protein sources.

Wear sunglasses for good vision.

Choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. If you wear contact lenses, choose the ones that offer UV protection. It's still a good idea to wear sunglasses for more protection.

Quit smoking.

Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular degeneration (黄斑退化). If you have tried to quit smoking before and started smoking again, keep trying. The more times you try to quit smoking, the more likely you are to succeed.

Staring at a computer screen can cause so many problems: dry eyes, headaches and neck, back and shoulder pain. To protect your eyes, you can position your computer so that your eyes are level with the top of the monitor. This allows you to look slightly down at the screen. Try to avoid glare on your computer from windows and lights. Use an anti-glare screen if needed. Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Visit your eye doctor regularly.

Everyone, even young children, should get their eyes examined regularly. They can also find some eye diseases, such as glaucoma (青光眼). The earlier diseases are found, the easier they are to be treated.

A. Eye exams help you protect your sight and see your best.

B. Look away from the computer for good eye health.

C. Use safe sunglasses.

D. At least every two hours, get up and take a 15-minute break.

E. Wear glasses when examined under the guidance of your doctor.

F. Regularly eating nutritious foods can lead to good eye health.

G. It will cause your eyesight to fail.

Known as autonomous cars, they can make going anywhere much more convenient. The adults often spend more than 300 hours behind the wheel each year. Self-driving cars could give them that time back.

In addition, autonomous cars may possibly transform what a car is and how it works. Think about it. With no need for a driver, does there need a driver's seat or a steering wheel? Self-driving cars could have sofas, beds or even an entire kitchen. Passengers could sit and talk with one another face to face or go to sleep at the start of a drive and wake up in a new place. The inside of a car could also be an office, hair salon, or personal gym. Suddenly, cars are much more than just a way to get from one place to another.

But a future of cars driving themselves around city streets with no one inside is still years away. That's because the technology behind autonomous vehicles is still imperfect. The cameras and other systems that self-driving cars use to guide themselves have trouble "seeing" the road in bad weather or heavy traffic. They also have difficulty dealing with different kinds of roads. The road signs, and turns of a highway are very different from those of a neighborhood road. So, at least for a while, there will still need to be a human driver ready to take the wheel in self-driving cars.

An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window.

The father asked his son, "What is this?" The son replied, "It is a crow." After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, "What is this?" The son said, "Father, I told you just now. It's a crow."

After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for the third time, "What is this?" At this time, some expression of anger was felt in the son's tone when he said to his father. "It's a crow, a crow."

A little while later, the father again asked his son for the fourth time, "What is this?" This time his son shouted at his father, "Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW'? Are you not able to understand this?"

A minute later the father went to his room and came back with a diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page:

Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn't at all feel angry, but instead felt affection (喜爱) for my innocent (天真无邪的) son.

After reading the diary, the son was filled with tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father. His father would patiently answer the same question all 23 times without feeling angry while his father asked him the same question just four times! The son thought to himself, "If I am in old age, how will my son look at me? Will he think of me as a burden? Will he shout at me because of my poor sight, poor hearing or poor understanding?"

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Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.活动的时间和地点；

2.活动的主要内容，如潮汕美食展示、潮剧（Chaoju opera）表演、潮汕民俗讲解等；

3.你希望他参加的原因。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

Dear Mr. Johnson,

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Best regards,

Li Hua