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They provide a new viewpoint on how technology can assist humans and bring up an old debate: whether robots will replace humans in the workplace or whether they will work alongside us in a cooperative way. The current fascination with robotics originates from the creative work of a team of researchers at a leading technology institute.

When Dr. Smith joined the institute to work on artificial intelligence, he was also involved in robotics projects. But he noticed something interesting: different industries had different expectations from robots. Dr. Smith had been trained in traditional robotic programming, where each command represented a specific action. At the time, many people thought robotics was just a tool for repetitive tasks. But Dr. Smith believed that robots could be much more. He wondered: Could robots actually have the ability to adapt and learn like humans? And could they change the way we work and live? It was 2020. Dr. Smith's idea was considered revolutionary.

Now, a few years later, Dr. Smith is presenting his research at a conference and explaining how he is pushing the boundaries of robotics. For a long time, many people feared that robots would take away jobs. They thought technology must be controlled to protect human employment. But Dr. Smith argues that robots are not a threat but an opportunity. Robots are based on algorithms and data, the manipulation of information. "What I say," Dr. Smith explains, "is that robotics is not about replacing humans— it's about strengthening our abilities."

On my way to work every morning I drive by a farm where I can see some horses off the woods. They are there every morning no matter how cold or rainy or windy it is. There is a shed (牲口棚) on the farm, but it doesn't seem that the horses are ever taken into the shed. Is this right? I don't think horses should be treated (对待) like that.

Sam

Dear Sam,

Thanks for taking an interest in those horses. The care of horses is different from that of cats and dogs. Think of wild horses that spend their whole lives outdoors finding food and shelter (遮蔽) on their own. The point is that horses don't require as much shelter as other farm animals. However, that doesn't mean that they don't need shelter.

It is hard to tell from your letter whether the situation for those horses is unacceptable. Do you know the people who own the horses well enough to just talk to them? Maybe they will tell you that the horses do go in the shed at night. If direct contact (联系) is not a choice and you can see that the horses' situation is poor, then call 911 and report it.

If you just can't see enough to prove such a report, call the Oswego County Humane Society at 207-1070 for help from the Large Animal Assistance Project (LAAP). A volunteer from the project will help solve the problem.

Speaking of volunteers, since you appear to be a horse lover, why not talk to the LAAP about volunteer opportunities for yourself? The project always needs knowledgeable horse people to help.

Buddy

However, a new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience shows that the moon is in fact slowly reduced in size over time. For the study, a group of US scientists examined and analyzed thousands of photographs taken by the NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (月球勘测轨道飞行器照相机). They found that there were lots of faults (断层) on the surface of the moon. These faults were formed by recent movement on the moon.

According to NASA, the moon is made up of pieces of rocks with a hot core. The moon continued to expand as it was born. But in this process, it released energy and cooled down. Then it began to shrink, in away comparable to the shrinking of a grape into a raisin. Over the past several hundred million years, it has become 46 meters "skinnier".

But due to its hard and rocky layer, the moon's surface continues to push up. "Some of these quakes can be fairly strong, around five on the Richter scale (里氏震级)," said Thomas Watters, a senior scientist at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in the US.

But does that mean the moon is a dangerous place that human shouldn't try to explore and live on in the future? Maybe not, reported The Telegraph. "This isn't anything to worry about. The moon may becoming smaller, but not by much. It's not going anywhere," Watters comforted us.

The new discovery proves that the idea that the moon is a dead, boring place is wrong. "We have been to the moon and we've done some great science, but there is still a lot we don't know. The moon is shrinking — we didn't really realize that until recently. It's a much more active and interesting place than we thought and we should explore that," NASA scientist Nathan Williams said.

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs

The CIA is on a task to find an equation （方程式），which could destroy the world if the bad people get it. For help，they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein. Children who like exciting mysteries will enjoy reading this book.

AstroNuts by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg

In AstroNuts , the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore， the main office of NASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one： Plant Planet. The story's topic is simple： Don't harm the planet. Readers who love science fiction （科幻小说）will enjoy AstroNuts.

Stargazing by Jen Wang

Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship.

Roll with It by Jamie Sumner

Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to deal with a new school and new friendships. This book is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family.

1．安慰他，及谈谈你对互联网交友的看法；

2．提出你的建议；

3．表达你的期望。

注意：

1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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— It is so great and unforgettable for me. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)