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his age, he still leads an active life.

Su embroidery (苏绣) is one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world, with origins(date) back more than 2, 000 years. Suzhou embroidery was one of the first embroidery styles to be developed in China. However, its detailed needleworkdelicate images are still produced today. Examples of Suzhou embroidery were so detailed and intricate that many people used the pieces as artworks,which some still in existence stretch back hundreds of years.

Suzhou embroidery(consist) of very detailed representations of almost all (subject) embroidered on to fine silk with silk thread. Evolving over 2, 500 years, Su embroidery has developed from 10 basic stitches (针) to more than 40.The stitching on Suzhou embroidered pieces is done with silk threads and through the repetition of stitches, a very dense embroidering occurs.

The Suzhou style became(particular) outstanding during the Song Dynasty and with finely spun silk thread, embroiders from the Suzhou area were able to create the very images that were said to have "rivaled nature," and it became very(style) to have Suzhou embroidery in the home.(employ) in clothing, wall hangings, and even intricate book covers, Suzhou embroidery astechnique has continued to grow and develop and because of these finest techniques, many people around the world are now discovering the beauty and(creative) inherent in these pieces.

Each year, dozens of sailors with disabilities participate in the event. The3 is to provide a platform for them to train and compete at a high level. Athletes with various disabilities—4 from those who have lost legs to those who are blind—are invited to show their5.

Dowell is6 sailing so much. She7 lives on a sailboat with her guide dog. She says that it is always a8 to live on a boat and that sailing has given her a new beginning. Being part of a team means much to her.

Munden is one of Dowell's closest9. Because of an eye disease, Munden went blind. Sailing gives her a whole new world of freedom and self­confidence. Dowell and Munden have10 many competitions against sighted and non­sighted athletes. They find the sport of sailing fair to all participants11 physical abilities.

Sailing can be adjusted12 competitors' physical abilities. For example, for Dowell and Munden, they compete with the assistance of a sighted guide whose only job is to13 them if there is a barrier. For other competitors, equipment can be altered to accommodate athletes'14 needs.

Everyone out on the water has a different ability. It's about15 your abilities and not worrying about the abilities you don't have. The disability is just an aspect of who we are, but we are sailors out on the water.

Achievable writing goals require a certain ability to look inwards. You must evaluate where you are in your writing life, where you want to go, and how you work best. But how can you set goals that are realistic, useful, and lead you "confidently in the direction of your dreams"?

Observe your own habits and patterns

. Set writing goals that are useful to you by taking stock of what you know about yourself: what type of writer are you? How do you react emotionally when faced with concrete goals? And when can you realistically squeeze some writing into your schedule?

Just as runners don't wear hiking boots, writers must set goals that accommodate their personalities and circumstances.

Some goals, like winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, are not really up to us. They're perfectly valid dreams, but they depend on external factors we can't control.

Break your big goals down into smaller milestone

Most projects have several phases containing several milestones along the way. If you ever find you can't work toward your bigger goal, you can usually assume that your stepping-stone goals aren't small enough.

If word counts stress you out, make your goals measurable in other ways: commit to writing X number of days a month, or dedicate X number of hours to your writing every weekend. Measure your progress in a way that requires you to invest time and effort but takes a little pressure off of the outcome

A wise goal-setter is emotionally prepared for obstacles and can adapt their goals to meet changes in circumstances., or you're dealing with unexpected life events that leave little room for pursuing your writing goals.

Always adjust your goal to fit your new circumstances and stand ready to make changes regardless of the outcome. Any struggle to meet your writing goals shouldn't result in doubt about whether you're really a writer or not.
 

A. Keep working and make changes

B. Be flexible and prepared for obstacles

C. Always break goals down into smaller tasks

D. Each person responds differently to goal-setting

E. So try to avoid such factors in your goal statements

F. It's not easy to break big goals down into smaller tasks

G. You may find that writing a book takes longer than anticipated

Vaughn Shirey at Georgetown University in Washington DC and his colleagues built a computational model to analyse the presence of 90 butterfly species above 45 north in North America from 1970 to 2019.

The team analysed how shifting monthly minimum temperatures over the past 50 years may have affected the ranges of butterflies.

The monthly minimum temperatures increased by 0. 86℃(1. 5°F), on average, across the study region from the 1970s to the 2010s. As temperatures rose, butterfly species with larger wingspans were more likely to spread out into a greater proportion of the study region. But for smaller butterflies, rising temperatures were linked with a a smaller number in the area over which they were found.

"It seems logical to assume that, if species with larger wingspans have the capacity to better travel to new suitable habitats, it gives those species an advantage in a changing climate," says Yoan Fourcade at the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences in Paris.

Butterflies adapted to warmer temperatures also seemed to have dispersed(分散) more across the study region than those adapted to colder climates.

Climate change has been linked with a fall in some butterfly species, including the monarch （Danaus plexippus）in North America. But some appear to be adapting: a 2022 study found that British butterflies are steadily getting bigger in response to rising temperatures.

If you are surrounded by people like this, it may be impossible to get them out of your life because they're your biggest customer, a relative or your business partner. But whatever else you do, you really do need to draw a line in the sand. If more of the people you mix with are negative than positive, you have a problem, which will only get worse over time and keep you trapped in the cycle of feeling overwhelmed.

I made a very conscious decision a number of years ago about the type of people I would have in my life. I want to be surrounded by energetic, enthusiastic and positive people who are getting on with their lives. I don't care what they do for a living, how much money they have or who they know. All I care about is their zest for life. These people inspire and motivate me to be the best person I can be; they are supportive of any decision or change that will help me to achieve this goal. If I fail, they are the first people to support me and say at least I gave it a go.

If I listened to the negative people, I wouldn't do anything, because life is clearly so messed up that there is nothing I can possibly do that would make it any better. There is no malicious intention in these people, and it's just a reflection of where they are in life at the time. And that is sad, but we all need to decide if we want to be equally sad. I made the decision not to and that was that.

I suggest keeping such people at arm's length. Some of them won't like you for it. Be prepared for some bad results, but try it because the pay-off is big. And developing a proper way will make it easier.

Almost all of us have thought about, or been asked to think about, our future careers. Our answers may differ greatly. Even now your aspirations(志向，抱负) may have changed from when you were in primary school.

However, it seems career options aren't only based on personal taste. In a survey carried out by Teens, doctors, lawyers, and bankers were some of most popular careers that people said they hoped to follow. This is in line with a similar survey carried out in the UK in May 2011 by a job website, in which medicine was the top choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17.

Medicine and law are two of the oldest and best known professions. Their prestige (威望) may come from the fact that doctors and lawyers are much-respected members of society, and they make good money. What's more, these professions are often seen as a sign of upper social class.

It is equally unsurprising that banking is now one of the most common career choices. Youngsters worldwide think of banking to see the money rolling in. Wealth is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators(标志) of a successful career. .

However, not every child has the makings of a doctor, a lawyer, or a banker. They are those who see achievements and happiness in other areas. As the Teens' survey discovered, a variety of unconventional jobs--a coffee shop owner, a gourmet(美食家), a waiter at a fast food restaurant--are among teenagers' career choices. They can be equally interesting and rewarding jobs.

With every choice come responsibility and challenge, and all career paths require specific education and training, so you have to learn to balance optimism(乐观主义)and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills.

In 1996, I had just finished my first year of community college. After borrowing my dad's car for school for a few months, we decided it was time for me to get my own car. Since my family was economical, we headed to the used car section. I found a cute little car that seemed like a great deal, but my dad had doubts from the start. He wanted to have it thoroughly checked before purchasing, but I was in a hurry.

"Dad, we can't inspect every car. Let's just pick one. I want this one..." So, he gave in. The cute little car was mine! But as soon as we drove off the lot, problems started. First, constant overheating. Then, a knocking sound from the engine. But oh no — I was not going to be stopped. Not Miss Fancy Pants College Girl. I had my own car! What if the needle went to the "H" every now and then? Big deal! I just wouldn't look at it. And that annoying little sound from the engine? I could just turn up the radio. Problem solved!

Ignoring these warnings, I headed out to a Friday night party in my college town, looking forward to it for weeks and shocked that my dad allowed me to go. However, with an unexpected winter snowstorm, my dad started having second thoughts. The snowy roads combined with my car's issues were enough for him to voice his concerns. But I wasn't listening.

Off I went, driving in the snow for thirty minutes. Just as I hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway, the unavoidable happened. My precious little car let out its final breath... and died. Luckily, I managed to coast to the side of the highway, barely over the line onto the shoulder, before it came to a complete stop. Now, remember, this was 1996, and cell phones were rare. There was no way to call for help.

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I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway.

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Sayram Lake, known as a pearl on the mountain, is the (large) and highest alpine lake in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The lake lies in a mountain basin in the western part of Tianshan Mountain. is the only way to Ili prefecture.

In ancient China, the lake (call) the "clean sea." It is also known as the "Atlantic Ocean's last teardrop," because it is the farthest place the warm and humid (湿) air current of the Atlantic Ocean reaches.

(locate) 2,073 meters above sea level and measuring 30 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide, the lake covers area of 460 square kilometers. The main source of the lake is ground water, in addition to some snow and river water. The lake rises 3 to 5 centimeters every year. Its area also (continue) to grow.

The water in the lake is clear and peaceful, (attract) flocks of ducks and swans. Flourishing cedar (雪松) trees cover the whole mountain. Herds of horses and sheep graze on the grassland. The lake has become a top (choose) for lovers to take wedding photos and spend their honeymoons.