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Ding Wenxin, who comes from Xinyu city in Jiangxi province, is a freshman-to-be majoring in sociology at Peking University, one of the most well-known (university) in China and his dream school. After being accepted, Ding wanted to start his college life a special way: cycling to the university. Considering factors including his physical fitness, the weather traffic conditions, he decided to start his cycling journey from Shanghai. After cycling 1,328 kilometers in 15 days, Ding (arrive) at Peking University on Aug. 19, the registration day for undergraduates.

It was not easy journey. "I tried my best to complete the trip. (struggle) to cycle day and night, I felt quite tired and even there was a time when I wanted to give up. However, there was a specific destination in my mind all the way as well as my friend's encouragement, gave me the courage to continue my journey," Ding said.

On that day the university (official) posted a message on the Sina Weibo (新浪微博) (welcome) Ding and send good wishes for his future life. Ding hopes to join student societies such as the Cycling Association and Mountaineering Association of Peking University and explore faraway places with like-minded friends, enriching(he) university life.

It goes that a master wanted to go to India. In those days, they didn't have the modern1 that we do today, so the master went to India on foot. When he arrived at India, he saw a lot of fruit to sell, but much of it was too expensive. So when he saw a large basket of some very red, long fruit, and thought it might be the least2 in the shop. Thus, he went up and asked, "How much per kilo?" And the shopkeeper said, "Two rupees." Two rupees in India was3; it was like dirt. So he bought a whole kilogram of the fruit and started eating it. But after he ate some of it: Oh, my God! His eyes watered; his mouth was burning; so was his head and his face became4. As he coughed and choked and gasped for breath, he5 up and down, saying, "Ah! Ah! Ah!" But he still continued to eat the "fruit"!

Some people who were looking at him6 their heads and said, "You're crazy, man. Those are chilies! You can't eat so many; they're not good for you! People use them as a condiment (调味品), but only a little bit to put into food for7. You can't just eat them by the handful like that; they' re not fruit!" So the stupid master said, "No, I can't stop! I paid money for them, and now I'll eat them. It's my8!"

And you think that master was too stupid, right?9, we sometimes do a lot of things like that. We10 money, time or effort on a relationship, business or job. And11 the previous bitter experience tells us it won't work, and we know there's no more12 that things will change better in the future, we still continue just because we've invested money, time, effort and love in it. If so, there is something wrong with the13. Just like the man who ate the chilies and suffered so much but couldn't stop because he didn't want to14 the money he had paid.

So even if you've lost something, let it go and move on. That's better to learn to15 than continue to lose.

The warm spring and summer weather means it's time for yard sales. People will sort out old possessions they don't need and spread out them across the yard or garage. Yard sales are a great way to make a little bit of money.

Should You Hold a Yard Sale?

However, there are a few qualifications for a good yard sale. First, do you have enough to sell? And second, is the quality high enough to sell? Nothing is more frustrating for someone tracking down a sale, only to find a few rugged pieces of clothing. Like any business, visibility is key. If you don't have a good location, see if a friend or family member will lend you their yard.

The most popular way to advertise a yard sale is through signs. To make them more effective, choosea neon or other bright color that grabs attention. And remember to only put critical information on the sign. Say, "Yard Sale", the address, and time. Another way is to digitally advertise for your yard sale. Most communities have an online yard sale page where people sell individual objects.

Dealing with Shoppers at Yard Sales

You may set a certain price, but most yard sale shoppers believe that trying to talk you down is acceptable. Whether or not you agree doesn't change the fact that they'll do it. So what should you do? One trick may be to price all your goods a few dollars higher than you normally would.

A. The answer is likely yes.

B. How to Advertise Yard Sales?

C. How to Make Yard Sale Signs?

D. Another qualification is the location.

E. Be sure to get a permit before you begin.

F. However, this discourages those who won't bargain.

G. It only takes a bit of planning to make the day a success.

"Research says that adults are better learners because we have a lot of self-regulation and we're very determined when we want to learn something," says Lourdes Ortega, a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University. However, she believes that factors beyond age, such as being deeply engaged in the language, make a bigger difference in language learning success. "Without exposure to the language, there's no learning that can happen, early or late." Factors like a person's natural ability, their earlier language learning experience, and the frequency of their practice also affect the language learning process, according to The Foreign Service Institute.

That said, children and adults do have their own unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning a new language. Children tend to learn new languages more naturally, often through play and without relying on translation tools. They adapt quickly but might lack structured learning methods. On the other hand, adults can use strategies like creating their own memory systems or visualization techniques to learn effectively, but they may find it harder to immerse themselves fully in a new language environment given their well-established native language system.

Still, Joshua Hartshorne, a research associate professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, says, "Language is a dynamic system, and there is always something new and more to learn in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and usage. People have been believing that you have got as good as you're going to get in a new language within four or five years. But what we saw was actually that, as people continue learning for about 30 years, they continue to get better."

Wasted food piles up in landfills. As it breaks down, it creates a gas called methane(甲烷). Methane traps heat in the atmosphere. And that fuels climate change. The United States Environmental Protection Agency says the average family in the U. S. spends $1,500 per year on food that doesn't get eaten. Businesses waste food too. That's where Kurtz's job comes in.

Every day, Kurtz contacts grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service businesses. He educates them about the harmful effects of food waste. Then he asks if they're willing to change the way they deal with their remaining food. So far, Rust Belt Riders has persuaded 300 companies and 2,800 households to do something differently with their food waste. The company's seven trucks and 30 employees pick up their clients' extra food. Then they compost it, turning it into soil.

Compost soil is much more than just dirt. It's made up of five ingredients that combine to help plants grow. That's why Kurtz and his colleagues at Rust Belt Riders offer a second service: they sell the composted, nutrient-rich soil to people and businesses that need it.

In addition to partnering with households and businesses, Rust Belt Riders has teamed up with local schools. At Dentzler Elementary, in nearby Parma, Ohio, Rust Belt Riders helps the kitchen staff compost its food remains. The 500 students place their food waste into bins during lunch periods. The bins are then collected by Rust Belt Riders. Emily Cass is a farm-to-school teacher at Dentzler. "This program has created a space for all students to become environmental stewards in their own cafeteria when they might not otherwise have the opportunity," Cass says.

Huang Bingbing, who lives in Shenzhen, is one of them. Three years back, she started going to the small park downstairs from her office for lunch breaks on weekdays. "On that piece of grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to clear my mind and recover from the stress of work," Huang explained. Huang believes parks can feel like your own secret hideaway. Being introverted(内向的), she finds parks to be ideal relaxing zones for people like her.

Yet, parks are also shared spaces. They're different from shopping malls and cinemas for a particular reason, according to young stage designer Liu Xi, who sees parks as places that disagree with consumerism(消费主义). In parks, people can walk, boat, read under the trees, or simply be lost in thought on a long chair. "Parks offer a non-consumerist environment where one can find joy without opening their wallets," Liu explained.

Cheng Yuyan, the 25-year-old founder of the Douban interest group "We Love Strolling in the Park", saw something interesting during her visits to parks in Japan. She noticed that locals donated park benches with their names on them. Additionally, many parks offered guidebooks detailing the history, geography and blooming schedules of the plants. Inspired by these practices, Cheng believes people can feel more connected to park by building a sense that they have part of the parks. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to do similar things. "I hope our group takes more social responsibility. Each of us can become a protector and contributor to the parks and our city," she said.

Planning a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park this spring? Today the park announced updated facilities and shuttle (往返班车) information for its 2024 spring season. No reservations are required, but planning ahead will help park visitors to enjoy their visit.

Shuttle Operations

Starting April 5, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will be available to help ease traffic jam at popular sites. Unlimited use of the shuttle is included with your park admission. Shuttle service will run until Oct. 20, and begin every day at 8 A. m. In spring and fall, the last bus will leave the park at 6:15 p. m. Final bus times will extend to 8:10 p. m. from May 10 to Sept. 22.

Campgrounds

North Campground is operated by Bryce Canyon Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits (烧烤坑). Campfires are permitted. Maximum stay is 7 days.

Sunset Campground is the largest campground in the Grant Grove area. The nine campsites there have picnic tables and tent pads (垫子), and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is no water at this location. Fires are not permitted.

Reservations for North and Sunset Campgrounds can be made online at Recreation. gov or by calling877-444-6777.

Visitor Information

As your 2024 visit to Bryce Canyon approaches, we recommend visiting www.nps.gov/brycecanyon for conditions, alerts, and other important information. Those planning a visit are also welcomed to contact the park via social media, or by calling 435-834-5322.

One day my grandfather gave me a gift — a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in and get the money out. The only way to get at the money was to break the piggy bank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea: the piggy bank would help save my money so that, at the end of the year, I might have enough for that bike I dreamt about. He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised that I wouldn't break it open until I could afford my dream bike.

Whenever he gave me a little bit of money, he would say, "This is for spending. But you can save some and put it in the piggy bank if you want to save it up." When he gave me larger amounts, it was clearly for saving in the piggy bank. For some time, this worked fine. I loved shaking the piggy bank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.

Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful pens, I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about ice-creams or pens went away. So for almost six months, I only put money into the piggy bank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn't break my piggy bank for anything. But one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake (地震) had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their shabby clothes and crying faces, I was sleepless that night.

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Despite occupying a relatively small area, rainforests have an important role to play in maintaining the world and they are home to a rich (various) of medicinal plants, birds and animals.

As the lungs of the planet, rainforests have their own perfect system, ensures their own survival. The tall trees make a canopy (顶篷) of branches and leaves that protect themselves, smaller plants and the forest animals from heavy rain, dry heat (come) from the sun and strong winds. (amazing), the trees grow in such a way their leaves and branches, although close together, never actually touch those of another tree. Scientists think this is a way (prevent) the spread of any tree diseases. The ground floor of the forest is not all fallen leaves, a clear land. It is where leaves turn food for the trees and other forest life.

Worryingly, rainforests around the world are disappearing at alarming rate. A few thousand years ago, rainforests (cover) as much as 12 percent of the land surface on Earth, but today this has fallen to less than 7 percent.

After I graduated,I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company.My6 and working environment were great, yet I7 didn't feel happy doing something that held little attraction for me.After two months of working there, I made up my mind to8 and decided to do what I love, namely9 history. I have now been doing this job for over twenty years. I am fond of being with my students.

If you are in a10 where you don't love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really11 and what you truly want for your life. Don't12 to get yourself a quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could bring13 to you.

I like this motto "Success is not the key to happiness.14, happiness is the key to success." Happiness15 the inside of you, not the outside. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

You send out your message and then you have to wait for an answer. This is not a problem if you need to send simple information. But if the message is more complicated, e-mail is not so good.

There is another problem with e-mail: You don't get much information from the message. You have only the words themselves. This doesn't matter if the message is just about facts or if it is not important. You can't tell much about what the e-mail sender was thinking or feeling. You may put your own feelings into the message. And this can lead to communication problems in a company.

Psychologists from England studied office workers opening their e-mail. They found that certain kinds of messages made blood pressure go up. It went up if the messages seemed angry or negative. It also went up if the messages were from the boss. It went up the highest when the messages were both negative and from the boss.

The psychologists said that people should be careful how they use e-mail at work. This is especially true for the people with top jobs in a company. They should never send important news by e-mail. They should always meet face to face with the person.

A. One reason is that e-mail is only one-way.

B. Sometimes, their blood pressure went down.

C. Their messages can easily hurt or upset people.

D. And it's easier than trying to meet with someone in person.

E. The psychologists measured the blood pressure of the workers.

F. It can help to avoid misunderstanding and strengthen relationships.

G. But it might cause trouble if the message is about something important.

To find the hidden potential in teams, it's better to try a method called "brainwriting". You start by asking group members to write down their thoughts independently. Next, they sit together and share them among the group without telling who came up with each idea. Then, each member evaluates them on his or her own, only after which do the team members come together to select and improve the most promising options. By developing and assessing ideas individually before choosing and expanding on them, the team can find and improve ideas that might not get attention otherwise.

An example of great brainwriting was in 2010 when 33 miners were trapped underground in Chile. Due to the emergency of the situation, the rescue team didn't have time for brainstorming. Rather, they established a global brainwriting system to gather individual ideas. A 24-year-old engineer came up with a tiny plastic telephone. This specialized tool ended up becoming the only means of communicating with the miners, making it possible to save them.

Research by organizational behavior scholar Anita Woolley and her colleagues helps to explain why this method works. They find that the key to collective intelligence is balanced involvement (参与). In brainstorming meetings, it's too easy for participation to become one-sided in favor of the loudest voices. The brainwriting process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table and all voices are brought into conversation. The goal isn't to be the smartest person in the room. It's to make the room smarter.

Collective intelligence begins with individual creativity, but it doesn't end there. Individuals produce a larger number and broader range of novel ideas when they work alone. That means they not only come up with more smart ideas than groups, but also more terrible ideas. Therefore, it takes collective judgment to find the signal in the noise and bring out the best ideas.