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I became a nurse because of my dad. He was affected with cancer, and I just saw with my own (eye) the people who made the most difference: They comforted him, (help) case his pain. I wanted to be a part of that. Trust in nursing is almost on a spiritual level. The people we care for are the most (frighten) and sensitive. They trust that you will give everything you have and that you will be there for them physically, mentally, (emotional), and spiritually.

A parent of a child who I was taking care of for several months (beg) me for help one day. She requested that her son should be taken care of that night. I said of course, and I looked at (she) and could tell something was wrong. When asked, she told me he was going to die and she wanted me to be present for them. That night turned out to be a sacred (神圣的) moment she held his right hand and I held his left. I was regarded not only a caregiver but also someone she trusted so much he wanted me to be there when he took his last breath. I don't think you could feel more trusted that.

The employer was3 to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one4 house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but5 time went by, it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He used bad workmanship (工艺) and materials. It was an unfortunate way to6 a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he handed the front-door7 to the carpenter and said, "This is your house... my8 to you."

The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he wouldn't have done it all so9.

So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting10 than our best into the building. Then with a shock, we11 we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.

But, you cannot12. You are the carpenter, and every day you13 a nail, place a board, or build a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project." Your14, and the choices you make today, help build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build15!

Set a daily schedule. Additionally,setting starting and stopping points can make studying seem less frightening.Break down each subject and task into small parts and make a schedule to complete each of these smaller tasks.

Use a specific(特定的）study place.Set aside an area in your home only for study. As a result,they will try to avoid too much noise.Additionally,it is easier for you to focus your attention on studying and avoid distractions(分心). If you find it impossible to study at home without distraction,try to find a good spot at a local library.Libraries are quiet,adequately lit,and free from distractions.

The biggest mistake made by students who want to study online is not using a reliable,fast internet service.This is important to get all the necessary documents,course schedules,and other information throughout the class.

Avoid non-study websites.Don't let temptation(诱惑）to visit social media,check email,and click the latest top ten list turn your attention away from studying.Set a time limit for yourself.Use a timer to track time spent on non-course websites,and limit yourself to five minutes at a time

A. Make sure your internet connection is reliable.

B. It's also important to step away every so often.

C. Studying at the same time every day helps you focus.

D. This lets people know you are studying when you're there.

E. If you're new to online studying,here are some tips for you.

F. If you need a little extra help,there are a number of websites and apps that can help.

G. It's good to take breaks,but make sure you know how long you're pending on breaks.

The popularity of the video has attracted people' s attention on the unlikely story of a ballet school in a poor small town of Lagos, Nigeria: the Leap of Dance School. Set up in 2017, the school has changed the lives of its students, providing them a place to dance and to dream. And in the last few months, it has inspired influential people in ballet to lend a hand. Seemingly overnight, a world of chances has opened up. The students have received invitations to attend famous schools and companies overseas, and the school has received lots of donations, which helps them build a proper space and a real dance floor.

For now, the Leap of Dance School is housed at the home of its founder, Daniel Owoseni Ajala. Every day after school, Mr Ajala's 12 students walk to his apartment, where he pushes aside his furniture (家具) to leave a space to dance.

When Mr Ajala, 29, set up Leap of Dance three years ago, he had only a dream: to open a ballet school for students who were serious about learning the art form and possibly being a professional dancer one day.

As a child, Mr Ajala became crazy about ballet after watching Save the Last Dance. The 2001 movie tells about a young ballet dancer who overcomes all kinds of difficulties and finally achieves her dream.

Mr Ajala taught himself by watching lessons and professional companies on YouTube; he also signed up for a few crash courses in ballet which take a very short period at a local dance center. And so the Leap of Dance school was born.

Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. According to BBC Bitesize, new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we're more likely to feel sleepy and yawn in warm temperatures.

What is clear is that we yawn more when we're exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can't control when we do it — once we start, there's no stopping us! But it's also true that yawning is a very contagious behavior. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University found in his research that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behavior, we are likely to copy it too.

Another research by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn't. They also found, when using electrical stimulation, that they were able to increase people's desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful in treating other conditions like Tourette's, which involve the same area of the brain.

What is certain is that a yawn can creep up on us at any time even when we think we're not tired — but, I hope, not when you're reading this article!

Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.

My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks' home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school's community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I'm contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.

Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I'm especially proud of my service at the old folks' home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate as well as find great satisfaction in it, after all.

Salem Public Library offers a lot of fun and educational activities for children and adults all year round. Sign up for email notifications and never miss an event.

Creative Kids: After-school Arts Activity

4:30-5:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday of the month| Story Rooms A&B

School-age kids from 2nd to 5th grades are invited to an after-school activity in arts the third Thursday of each month October through March. Sign up online or at the Children's Ask Here Desk.

Read to a Pet

1:00-2:30 p.m. 2nd and last Saturday of the month| 3rd Floor Children's Area

This program is a relaxing way for young readers to improve their reading skills. Visiting dogs and cats have been trained by Paws for Love and are nice and friendly. This is a drop-in program, and sign-ups are not necessary.

Monthly Lego Party

2:00-3:00 p.m. 3rd Saturday of the month| Story Rooms Floor 3

Kids with their grown-ups are invited for an hour of Lego play. Legos are provided. Bring your imagination! This creative activity is for ages 4 and up.

Discovery Room

The Discovery Room gives chances for children to think creatively, use their imagination, and learn while playing. The theme of the Discovery Room changes four times a year. Discovery Room hours often change, too. Please call before you come to find out when it will be open.

I knew healing my relationship with Dad was vital, but how to go about it was another story. At the time the gulf between us seemed insurmountable (无法逾越的). My feelings of being criticized and rejected by Dad were my deepest wound.

In my early years I was the apple of his eye, and he was a hero in my childhood. We played sports and games, and often went fishing together.

As adolescence approached, however, everything changed. It became clear that I was determined to forge my own path, one completely different from his expectation. In school I was having behavioral problems, being a class joker and breaking all the rules. And having my parents read my school report was a nightmare for me. Sometimes I was punished. Their disapproval made me feel even worse. Punishments only added to the hurt.

My dad had no idea how to deal with me. He became silent and distant, setting a wall and pretending that he didn't care. That was even more painful to me than my mother's voiced disapproval. I hated him for that, and pretended that I didn't want anything to do with him. We lived under the same roof, but we were a thousand miles away from each other.

I continued to have trouble with school until the time I chose to drop out and pursue my interests in music. I became totally focused on my spiritual growth, which sent shivers (寒颤) through my father's mind. There were many hard feelings between us, feelings that hardened as time went by.

For much of my twenties, I went about my life without much of a relationship with my dad. We had stopped trying to change each other, but the walls remained, thick and cold between us.

Things all began changing four years after mom told me it was time to deal with Dad. Hesitant for a long time, I finally took her advice and wrote my father a letter.

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After sending the letter, I felt a heavy weight on my mind.

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I visited my father soon after receiving his letter.

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1. 活动的内容；2. 你的感受。

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Dear Eric,

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Yours,

Li Hua

After about a century of research, scientists in Switzerland have finally solved the mystery of the holes in Swiss cheese. Despite what you may have been told as child, the holes are not caused by mice nibbling away inside cheese wheels. (expert) from Agroscope, a state center for (agriculture) research, said the phenomenon was caused by tiny bits of hay (干草) present in the milk during the cheese-making process and not bacteria as (previous) thought. They found that the mysterious holes became smaller or disappeared when milk (use) for cheese-making was extracted using modern methods. "It's the disappearance of the traditional bucket used during milking that played a significant role this transformation," said Agroscope spokesman Regis Nyffeler, (add) that bits of hay fell into the milk and then eventually caused the holes. According to Agroscope scientists, Swiss cheeses had fewer holes over the past 10 to 15 years as open buckets (replace) by sealed milking machines, removed tiny hay particles from the milk. This discovery not only solves a long-standing mystery highlights the interesting intersection (交叉) of tradition and technology in food production.

Know your dream

. The first step to greater self-confidence is identifying that purpose — your reason for getting on with life. A good way to do this is to write a paragraph or maybe two that outlines where you want to be.

Write down your goals and how to achieve them

When setting goals, it's not enough to simply write down what you want to achieve. . For instance, if your goal is a promotion, your plan should include studying for the required qualifications. Keep control of your goals by focusing on your actions and taking responsibility for your journey.

Learn from successful people

There are plenty of self-help books written by people who have not really tasted success. What they write is not based on experience. Choose a book written by a successful person, and you will be getting the benefit of first-hand experience. There are an increasing number of billionaires who write their memoirs. .

Now, focus on self-care. Start with the basics: healthy eating, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep. These simple habits will make you feel better physically and mentally. Finally, when faced with new situations, approach them with a positive and open mindset. Take time to adjust if necessary, like grabbing a coffee and chatting with colleagues to ease the transition.

Try new things often

Every now and then break out of a boring routine and try something new. . Try to find an activity where you can learn a skill. Learn a craft, a sport, or go to a dance class. And the great thing is that as you become better and more skilled, your confidence will grow.

A. Your life needs a purpose.

B. Manage your state of mind.

C. Make sure what you want to do.

D. Don't just limit this to going somewhere different.

E. You must also include a means of achieving that goal.

F. Remember that luck doesn't play a part in you achieving your goals.

G. And you will benefit from those books than those based just on theory.

By using personalized voice models, its AI-powered speech recognition system helps people with speech impairments (损伤) caused by conditions like Parkinson's disease, Down syndrome, or stroke communicate better with others.

For Voiceitt co-founder Sara Smolley, developing speech recognition for non-standard speech patterns is a personal mission. "My grandmother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease," she said. "By the time I was born, she had lost most of her motor capabilities, and her speech was affected." Smolley wanted to solve communication problems for people with speech difficulties.

Voiceitt was launched as an app in 2023 and operated as a vocal translator, converting non-standard speech into audio. Users train the AI by recording themselves saying about 200 simple phrases. Voiceitt cooperates with tools like WebEx and ChatGPT, providing captions (字幕) for non-standard speech. The company is also partnering with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Colin Hughes, who has a muscle disorder, uses voice typing for his digital interactions. He's impressed with how accurately Voiceitt's app understands his unique way of speaking. But he points out that many people with upper-limb disabilities need more than just speech-to-text. They need something like better voice typing for longer writing. He sees a future where technology plays a bigger role in accessibility, adding, "This entire field needs a shake-up. Voiceitt, with better access to major platforms, could be the one to lead this change."

With technology that captures and stores personal data such as voice recordings, privacy can be a concern for users. Smolley says her company has "the highest standards in the world in terms of data privacy". She believes Voiceitt's technology can be life-changing. "We want to allow people not just to be more independent in their lives and work," says Smolley, "but also to enjoy technology and have fun."

The study, led by Dr. Gregory Marcus from the University of California, San Francisco, involved 100 healthy adults. Participants wore devices to track steps, sleep, blood sugar levels and heart rhythms. They spent two days drinking as much coffee as they liked, followed by two days without coffee, repeating this cycle for two weeks.

Findings revealed that on coffee-drinking days, participants took an average of 1,058 more steps but slept 36 fewer minutes. While coffee didn't impact early heartbeats from the top chambers (心房) of the heart, it increased early heartbeats from the bottom chambers by 50%. These bottom chamber beats, called PVCs, can cause rapid heartbeats and, in some cases, lead to heart failure.

Dr. Peter Kistler from Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, emphasized that this was a short-term study in healthy volunteers. "This provides no information on the benefits or potential harms to long-term coffee drinking," said Kistler. "This does not provide information on the impact of coffee in people with other health conditions, and generally the study participants consumed limited amounts of coffee."

The study noted that genetic differences in caffeine metabolism (代谢) might influence individuals' reactions to coffee. While coffee can motivate physical activity and enhance performance, it can also lead to reduced sleep and increased heart beats in some people. The effects of coffee should be considered in the context of personal health goals and tolerance levels. Marcus suggested that a personalized approach to coffee consumption could be most effective for determining its health effects.

My way of travelling is different. I just pick a destination and then go there, leaving things to chance. This may not be for everybody, but leaping into the unknown, for me, has been great.

Take Greenland, for example: 1 found myself in a tiny village of just 40 people, with no place to stay. The locals welcomed me warmly, and I enjoyed a delightful supper with an Inuit family, completed with fantastic stories never found in guidebooks.

A few years back, driving through Iceland, I noticed an older woman sitting at a picnic table by a waterfall. I approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a source of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight.

Wandering in Trinidad, I got on a coastal ship. On the way, a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant with delicious and affordable food. There, I enjoyed the meal surrounded by the relaxing local music.

As a teacher, I encourage my students to travel．Most of them have never gone outside; others even never left their hometown. In many cases, they express a sense of fear, of going someplace where they won't know anybody. I try to remove their anxieties by sharing my own travel experiences, and the message that there are good people everywhere, and friendships are waiting to be started.

I once read a piece about regrets that people expressed later in their lives. One that struck me was, "I wish I had taken more chances." Setting off little planning does mean taking a risk, but for me, it is rewarding.

Aerobics — 1970s

Aerobics took off to improve the cardiovascular (心血管) system in a fun way and dance moves were combined with fitness movements, such as leg raises and marching in place. Aerobics inspired many different spin-offs from dance and step aerobics, to even water-based classes, all set to music.

Spinning — 1990s

Spinning launched cycling revolution in the 1990s which continues to this day, thanks to big-name gyms which have made cycling on fixed bikes a party for participants. Color changing lights, high-energy music and enthusiastic instructors have turned spin classes into a lively group activity which has attracted fans around the world.

CrossFit—2000s

CrossFit has been a team favorite in the fitness scene since the 2000s. The activity is competitive yet shared, with scores being tracked on a board. Classes typically last an hour or less, making each session an intense (强度的) and time-efficient workout which many are able to fit into their busy schedules.

HIIT — 2020s

HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training, has gained popularity recently, along with the rise of home workouts. Exercises, done in short, intense bursts, aim to build strength and endurance. It can be done through free online classes without any equipment, making it an affordable workout at home.

Chito Shedden was a simple fisherman and tour guide from Siquirres, Limon Province, Costa Rica. He had a broad range of interesting facts about nature, which helped his business quite a bit.

The year was 1989 and Chito was walking along the banks of the Reventazón River when he happened upon something very strange. There was a dying male crocodile (鳄鱼). When he stepped up to carefully examine the skinny reptile, he realized it had been shot through the head and then left eyes.

He knew, dangerous as it was, he couldn't leave the poor animal there, alone and helpless. Chito acted quickly, calling for the help of several brave friends to load the heavy reptile into his boat. He knew if he could heal it, he would then send it back into the wild. He named the huge reptile "Pocho", which means strength and began to care for him in his own backyard.

The kind and helpful fisherman started to heal Pocho with medicine, food, and more importantly, lots of care and attention. Chito fed the crocodile a steady diet of chicken and fish. He bought medicine to prevent infection (感染) and even slept by his side at night.

Affection was one of the most important factors. Chito gave him kisses and hugs. He talked to him and petted him. "The crocodile needed my love to regain the will to live," he said. In time, Pocho improved enough to returned to normal health. It was time for him to return to his own river in the wild. Chito and his friends loaded the crocodile back into his boat and set him free in a nearby river. The two parted ways and Chito returned home alone.

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Chito awoke the next morning, and walked outside.

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A closer relationship was formed between Pocho and Chito.

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1. 表示祝贺；2. 提供建议(就餐礼仪、见面礼等)

参考词汇：table manners (餐桌礼仪)

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Each time I take the underground I find myself (surround) by dozens of passengers playing smart phones. They almost won't even give a glance at the outside world. You may think it is normal to play smart phones (kill) time. What's worse, when I talk with some of my friends, they even talk while playing their phones, is really annoying.

I really miss the old days when I (chat) with some passengers on the train. Now things are different. Everyone just concentrates their smart phones. When taking with them, seems that you are disturbing their playing smart phones. I could not just blame them for I am moving to be one like them. Sometimes I just feel we (large) ignore our neighbors and want to keep in touch with (distance) strangers though he Internet. We care about the things far away pay no attention to the needs nearby. How awkward the situation is! In a way we (control) by smart phones now.

The following Sunday, he told me, "Let's put away some money into a3 each week, and maybe we can go to Yankee Stadium this summer." I immediately washed out a jar and4a label: YANKEE STADIUM FUND, 1960.

Each of us5 to the jar weekly.6, we still hadn't gone to a game because my father had to work every Saturday. So one day, I7 him of the remaining time, and then he8 me, "Don't worry and we'll have a free Saturday."

On the morning of the last game, I sat waiting hopelessly with no reply of my father who had been to work suddenly appeared and yelled, "I got two tickets!"

I could hardly9 when we finally sat together, father and son,10 my New York Yankees. I sat cheering but for my father, all I could see is a face11 tiredness from working all week.

In 1963, my father died suddenly while working. In his bedroom, I noticed a12 ticket in his yellowed book, which13, October 1, 1960, General Admission. My father, who14nothing for emotional reasons, had decided to keep this, a(an)15 of our afternoon together.