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When it comes to the word "hot", it can describe the spiciness of food, and the heat of the weather. Coincidentally, Chongqing, a city that blends modern skyscrapers with centuries-old traditions, is the very city has all three characteristics.

Let me start by talking about the weather. In summer, Chongqing can be (extreme) hot and humid. Temperatures often rise above 37 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), (make) if feel like a sauna. People try to stay cool by drinking cold drinks and enjoying the shade.

Nexit, Chongqing is known for its spicy food. One of the most popular (dish) is hot pot. It consists a boiling pot of spicy broth where people cook fresh ingredients like meat vegetables. The unique flavors and heat of the spices make every meal an adventure. Eating hot pot with friends is a fun experience, and the warmth of the food (match) the city's spirit.

Last but not least, Chongqing features for its beautiful women, who often have a charming and (confidence) presence. The blend of beauty and personality adds to the lively atmosphere of the city. You can see many (fashion) young women enjoying the streets and parks, making the city even more vibrant.

Chongqing's hot weather, spicy food, and warm people create unique and exciting environment.

One day, I heard a discussion about gratitude by Dr Tony Evans. It5 me and forced me to take a long, hard, honest look at myself. I have a (n)6 spouse (配偶) and parents. I'd heard the stories of other people's struggles with Cushing's disease. Their spouses had left them and they didn't have family to7. I didn't face any of these problems, yet I didn't realize that.

I made a decision to start practicing gratitude daily. Once I decided that, my8 improved, and I began to approach situations9. Instead of viewing situations negatively, I started to see them as10.

This led me to practice the concept of sowing and reaping (收获), which I learned from my parents. They didn't just talk the talk, but rather they11 this concept to us.12, it wasn't until I had my own experiences that I understood what it meant.

Let me explain. When I was13 by my own pity, my harvest in life was ruined, because everything I was14 was negative. Since I started practicing gratitude, so many different doors of opportunity have opened up for me.

My advice is starting practicing gratitude until it becomes a part of your daily15. Take note of the difference it will make in your life.

With the rapid growth of online media, China's increasingly serious food safety issues are coming to light more often. These include incidents like the production and sale of toxic milk powder, recycled cooking oil making its way back to dining tables, and falsified ingredient labels.

● It's crucial to know where your food comes from and how it's prepared. Research the sources of your groceries, whether it's local farms or imported goods. Read labels, check for certifications, and stay updated on any food recalls. Awareness is your first line of defense.

●Support local and transparent producers. Instead of choosing for mass-produced, processed foods, consider supporting local farmers and markets where you can trace the source of your food. Local businesses often prioritize quality over quantity.

● Eat more at home. Obviously, it's hard to monitor the hygiene standards and food sources in restaurants. You can base your meals around minimally processed, wholesome ingredients to ensure both safety and nutrition, which is absolutely beneficial to your health.

● Practice smart hygiene at home. You play a role in ensuring food safety once it enters your kitchen. Always wash your hands before handling food, clean your kitchen surfaces regularly, and cook meats to safe temperatures.

A. Be Informed.

B. Be prepared.

C. So, how can we ensure that the food we consume is safe?

D. In this way, you are able to have fresher and safer options.

E. Preparing meals yourself allows you to avoid unnecessary additives.

F. Simple actions can make a significant difference in preventing food-borne illnesses.

G. Then, how should we deal with businesses selling bad food?

Supporting this exciting smart soil system is a hydrogel (水凝胶) material. In experiments, the soil containing hydrogel led to the growth of larger, healthier plants, compared to regular soil, all while using less water and fertilizer. The technology is also universal enough to be adopted across a wide range of climates, from dry regions to temperate areas.

Agriculture today accounts for 70% of global freshwater withdrawals and up to 95% in some developing countries as our global population continues to rise. The U. N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasizes the importance of improving irrigation (灌溉) efficiency, adopting water-saving technologies and promoting crops with lower water footprints to ensure sustainable food production and water resource management.

Meanwhile, traditional farming methods, especially irrigation and fertilizing, face significant difficulties. As climate change intensifies and water resources become increasingly rare, the need for more efficient and sustainable irrigation practices has never been more urgent. Additionally, conventional fertilization techniques often result in too much nutrient exposure, reducing nutrient uptake efficiency and causing environmental pollution, and farmable land degradation.

"The lack of water coupled with a growing population has an immediate impact on food security," said Yu, professor of Materials Science in the Cockrell School. "This new class of hydrogels offers a solution to meet the pressing needs of water and efficient nutrient uptake in modern sustainable agriculture."

In experiments, plants rooted in the hydrogel soil saw a 138% increase in crop length compared to a control group in regular soil. And the improved soil can achieve 40% water savings, significantly reducing the need for frequent irrigation and ensuring strong crop development.

This research builds on previous discoveries involving hydrogels that can pull water from the atmosphere and make farming more efficient. The project will continue, and the researchers' next moves involve integrating different types of fertilizers and longer field tests.

Walking along the seashore, one can see the golden sand and the clear blue sea stretching out to the horizon. The sea breeze brushes gently against the face, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility. The beaches of Qingdao are a paradise for swimmers and surfers, as well as for those who simply want to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

In the city center, the old buildings of Qingdao tell stories of its rich history. The German-style architecture, with its distinctive red roofs and intricate details, adds a unique charm to the cityscape. These buildings, now mostly converted into museums, restaurants, and shops, allow visitors to glimpse into the past while enjoying the present.

But what really sets Qingdao apart is its cuisine. The city is famous for its fresh seafood, which is cooked in a variety of ways to satisfy every taste. From crabs to octopuses, from clams to fish, the seafood in Qingdao is a treat for the senses. And of course, no meal in Qingdao is complete without a glass of the local beer, which is renowned for its smooth taste and refreshing quality.

In short, Qingdao is a city that offers something for everyone. Whether you' re a history buff, a food lover, or simply someone who appreciates beauty and tranquility, Qingdao has something special waiting for you.

My father worked online all day, so he didn't produce any paper waste except paper napkins.He made the least rubbish in our family.

My mother cooked and produced plenty of kitchen waste, such as vegetable leaves, eggshells and food bags. What's worse, we couldn't eat up all the food of the dinner that day. So leftovers couldn't be avoided. It was not easy for mom to deal with all the rubbish, but she found a way to put it all into the bottle. How amazing!

My sister, a 16-year-old student, was busy preparing for her exams. She had to use paper to work out math or physics problems. She used only one side of the paper in the past. But from then on, she tried to use both sides of the paper because she realized we were challenging ourselves.She did a good job!

I was different from my sister. I love snacks and drinks. So my rubbish was almost from them. I was highly alert (警觉的) that I must produce less waste. I had fewer snacks or drinks. It was too difficult, but I did it! I've learnt a lot from this activity. I realize that everyone can produce less rubbish. We should start with small actions to protect the earth!

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada

The park is best known for its extensive fossil beds, within which 35 species of dinosaurs from about 100 to 65 million years ago have been identified. There are also fossilized remains of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

Salonga National Park, Congo

This is the largest reserve in Congo, covering more than 14,000 square miles. The park was established in 1970. The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots, elephants and monkeys. Park visitors observe the animals from motorized river boats. The park was entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.

Hadrian's Wall, England

This is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain. Hadrian (ruled 117-138 CE) went to Britain in 122 and was the first to build a wall, 80 miles long, to separate the Romans from the barbarians (野蛮人). There was no intention of fighting from the wall top; the soldiers there were trained to encounter the enemy in the open. In 1987, Hadrian's Wall was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

Easter Island, Chile

This place is famous for its huge stone statues. The first European visitors, the Dutch, named it Easter Island in memory of their day of arrival. The small and hilly island was formed by volcanoes. Easter Island was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995.

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Science And Technology Influence Our Life

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With the development of network, distance learning is gaining more popular. People's opinions about it varies from one to another. In my opinion, it won't replace with traditional learning. Firstly, it isn't suitably for students who prefer direct communication with teachers. What's bad, studying online too long will do harm to students' eyes. However, it is its flexibility in time and place which benefits teaching and learning. Also, it releases teachers from repeat the same contents since the video or audio materials can played repeatedly. So it is a effective addition to traditional learning.

Briefly, the combination of distance learning and traditional learning can help students realize their potential when putting into practice.

Three million years may seem like a long time. But when you consider that planet Earth is more than 4. 5 billion years old, it is a pretty short period of time.

The blue whale,(weigh) more than even the biggest dinosaurs, is the largest animal has ever lived. They can grow to 30 meters long and be as heavy as 130, 000 kilograms. But for millions of years, they were not nearly that large, scientists said. "All of a sudden — ‘boom' — we see(they) get very big," said scientist Nick Pyenson. He and other (researcher) recently published an article on whale size. "It's like going from whales the size of minivans (面包车) to longer than two school buses," Pyenson added.

The scientists believe caused whales to get so large was a change in the Earth's climate only about 3 million years ago. This change led to food becoming more(easy) available. oncoming ice age made the ocean water cold and(bring) more nutrients, resulting in more food for large whales. Whales which were able to quickly-eat a lot of food survived, and got (large). "Over the next three or four million years, the blue whales grew 10 times bigger than they(be)," the scientists said.

Also, the black walnut produces a chemical substance (物质) through its roots as a4 strategy, which is poisonous to several common plants.

There have been many new plant varieties I brought home with5 that the walnut would6 accept them, but they all failed to grow well.

What does7 are native plants that naturally grow in the area. They are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and8 to a healthy environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less9 ．

Have I thought of getting rid of this giant10 in my backyard? Yes,11, removing this tree standing at 50 feet is next to impossible. I'm also12 under the tree. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that live in it. Trees absorb air pollution and keep cities cooler and more livable. They are home to many birds and insect species and are13 for keeping our environment balanced.

Sometimes, I14 my life without the black walnut. I can't15 a spring without the birds who arrive every year and sing loudly before dawn. I miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves before the16 threaten to fall.

Every spring, I wonder what the season17: What are the chances of being knocked18 while barbecuing? Like any good relationship, I'll never be pleased. I'm stuck with this tree, so I'll listen to its needs and give it the space it19. In return, my walnut offers a home to wildlife and a reminder that20, instead of resistance, is the better way to be.

Give a hug. Hugging someone shows your affection and care. This can make them feel relaxed and open to you. This can also help them recognize that you are there to help them go through this moment. With no kind and loving words, your actions have already said a lot.

Now, go on and say some kind words. Words like "I'm here", "we are in this together", "you'll get over this", "lean on me" and so on, can help a sad person feel better and know that you're there to take him/her through the sad moment.

Use the right tone of voice. They go along with tone to convey a meaning to the listener. To convey your words with faith that would create a positive effect on the sad person, you would need to say it with the right tone of voice.

Listen patiently. People ask lots of questions but they end up paying little attention to getting the feedback (反馈) that they wanted. Don't be that person. After asking the questions, listen patiently to know what the sad person would appreciate at that time.

A. Say kind loving words.

B. Make use of polite expressions.

C. Then choose to appreciate others too.

D. Remember that words do not stand alone.

E. It will help you know how to offer the best fitting help.

F. This knowledge is gained through research and practice.

G. When you do this to someone, they can feel your warmth.

Sebastian Krigel and colleagues asked ChatGPT multiple times whether it is right to sacrifice (牺牲) the life of one person in order to save the lives of five others. They found that ChatGPT wrote random statements arguing both for and against sacrificing one life, indicating that it is not biased towards a certain moral stance (立场).

The authors then presented 767 U. S. participants, who were on average 39 years old, with a dilemma whether to sacrifice one person's life to save five others. Before answering, participants read a statement provided by ChatGPT arguing either for or against sacrificing one life to save five. Statements were from either a moral advisor or ChatGPT. After answering, participants were asked whether the statement they read influenced their answers.

Eighty percent of participants reported that their answers were not influenced by the statements they read. However, the authors found that the answers participants believed they would have provided without reading the statements were still more likely to agree with the moral stance of the statement they did read than with the opposite stance. This indicates that participants may have underestimated the influence of ChatGPT's statements on their own moral judgments.

The authors suggest that the potential for chatbots to influence human moral judgments highlights the need for education to help humans better understand artificial intelligence. They propose that future research should design chatbots that either decline to answer questions requiring a moral judgment or answer these questions by providing multiple arguments and warnings.

The paint was developed by Purdue mechanical engineering professor Xiulin Ruan and his team. It works through a passive cooling technology that offers great promises to reduce space cooling cost and global warming. "When we started this project seven years ago, we had saving energy and fighting climate change in mind," Ruan said in a podcast (播客) episode of This Is Purdue. They wanted to create a paint that would reflect sunlight away from a building, dramatically decreasing the need for air conditioning.

Heating, cooling, and lighting account for 28 percent of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions. And overusing air conditioning can overwhelm a city's power grid and cause blackouts (停电). In a Queens blackout in 2006, 175,000 people were left without power, which lead to 40 deaths. This paint could effectively be an alternative to air conditioners in some places.

The paint reflects 98.1%of solar radiation while also giving out infrared (红外线的) heat. Because the paint takes in less heat from the sun than it gives out, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without using power. Covering a roof area of 1,000 square feet with the paint could create 10 kilowatts ofcooling power, the researchers found."That's more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses,"Ruan told This Is Purdue.

You can't buy the paint just yet, but researchers are partnering with a company to put the paint on the market. While individual action to fight elimate change can help save our planet, it's important to note that the vast majority of the world's greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to 100companies. Maybe we can douse(浇) those companies with this white paint, too — it could be worth a shot.

One of the very earliest way-marks discovered is in Cumbria. Dating from Roman times, it had lain fallen until 1836, when a farmer ploughing his fields came across a sandstone shaft (碑文). There are other stone posts that have stood by roadsides for centuries. It wasn't until 1697 that an act was passed declaring that guide-stones must be built.

This applied to remote parts of the country where there might be confusion as to which path led to the nearest market town. Later, with the appearance of the Royal Mail, the number rose still further. Nowadays many of these early road signs are designated (指定) as Listed Monuments.

"How times change!" Lucy, an enthusiastic walker, to whom I loaned the book, exclaimed.

"I suppose now we all rely far more upon mobile phones to guide us."

"Yet they aren't perfect. Whenever I go out, I prefer a map. I never have to worry about running out of battery." "I'm always grateful to whoever is placing way-markers along the route," she added, "I suppose that however sure we are, a little outside confirmation is always welcome."

Lucy is quite right there. Life itself can offer us a great many choices of path, and sometimes it isn't easy to know if we've chosen the best one.

Perhaps when it comes to gratitude, we should also include thanks for those people who appear in our lives when we most need them — either giving us gentle warning that we might be heading in the wrong direction, or reassurance that we are on the right track. After all, we'd be lost without them!

Death Valley, California, USA

Very lively at night but completely dead during the day, this place is nothing but dry hot desert. It actually holds the record for the hottest air temperature. It has an average temperature of 46℃ but it has reached 56.7℃ in 1913 and is considered to be a current record. As the driest place in the USA, this place is actually inhabited even though less than a thousand people live there.

Kebili, Tunisia

Tunisia's close location to the Mediterranean Sea suggests that it should be nice and cool but Kebili is a desert town which has the highest temperature recorded at 55℃. The people inhabiting the area have adjusted to tough conditions and learned to spend most of their time in the shade. Date palms are one of the key features of this place.

Wādī Halfā, Sudan

The city is located on the shores of Lake Nubia, and dust storms are a pretty common thing in the summer. With an average temperature of 41℃, it still managed to make it to 53℃ in 1967. You would think that it should be a little bit cooler for it is the most northern place in Sudan.

Dasht-e Lut Desert, Iran

It's another uninhabited desert which is actually getting super hot. In the past 20 years, the temperatures of 70℃ have been recorded. The salt desert spreads over 200 miles and even wildlife is not that spread. The place is popular with tourists and naturalists who would like to experience extreme landscapes.