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I started by reading a passage to him but to my5, he repeated it word by word after hearing it once. He also answered related questions with 90% accuracy. It became clear that Mark could6 and recall information, but only when it was read aloud to him. This wasn't a psychiatric issue — it was a reading7.

I shared my observations with Mark,8 that he wasn't mentally ill but had a small challenge where he couldn't form a mental image of written words. I reassured him that we could fix it together, and that he was, in fact,9 intelligent with an IQ of 180. I asked him to keep this between us for now, as I didn't think the10 or his mother would believe me.

We developed a strategy: Mark would read everything11, creating mental images for the words, which would help him remember them. He also started12 vocabulary from the SAT list, which13 his reading comprehension. His progress was remarkable. Within weeks, Mark was back on track. His confidence grew and he regained14.

But there were still15. Despite his newfound success, his teacher16 to promote him to senior year because he had missed too many days. Mark,17, solved this problem all on his own. Without informing anyone, he arranged a meeting with the school officials himself. He negotiated summer school classes, with the promise that he could continue his senior year18 he passed with a grade over 75. He not only passed but earned an A in every subject.

By the end of the year, Mark was19 his future. He even convinced his psychiatrist to take him off medication. His transformation from a frustrated, defeated student to a confident, self-assured young man was virtually20. His belief in his own abilities had changed everything.

-Thanks. And I now understand the value of diligence.

—________ I'll carry it for you.

Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures.

After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, "I'm going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week."

"Don't you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village," I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.

"Oh, not at all! That's the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing." His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We're always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other's houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It's not the cool places we see — it's spending time with the people I love. That's the real treasure of life."

His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn't seen them for years. But still, it's a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house.

The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, "Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?" Dad replied hesitantly, "Oh, that's unexpected." Mom was surprised. "Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year." After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. "However," he said, "if you perform well in exams, we'll make the trip."

For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results.

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Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with "PLEASE."

Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them.

The famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven did not inherit much musical talent from his ancestors, according to a new study. Researchers say the findings are a good example of how (we) DNA doesn't determine what talents will be developed in life.

The researchers examined Beethoven's DNA using a hair sample (collect) during a separate study last year. Their goal was to explore his genetic predisposition(倾向) for music, is closely tied to musical ability. (do) this, they compared Beethoven's DNA with that of nearly 14,500 other individuals in database. With his genetic information, they calculated a polygenic(多基因的) score a sign of his predisposition for musical talent.

"Interestingly, Beethoven, one of the (well-known) musicians in history, had an unremarkable score for general musicality — (rank) around the top 10% of people based on modern samples," said Tara Henechowicz from the team.

The authors who published the study in Current Biology said it would be wrong to conclude that Beethoven had little talent, but it does highlight the problems in making predictions based (pure) on DNA.

"The mismatch between the DNA-based forecast and Beethoven's musical genius (provide) a valuable teaching moment because it demonstrates that DNA tests cannot give us a final answer about a given child will end up being musically gifted," said Ms. Henechowicz.

At noon, we rested on a bank.2 the scenery, we barely realized the approaching danger. Then three large3 emerged from the forest: a huge mama bear with two babies. They were less than 100 feet away across the river, far closer than the recommended4 distance.

I could feel5 reached deep into my stomach. Time stood still. Then, I grabbed the bear spray (喷雾) and we walked downriver to6 ourselves. "Hey, bear!" I said, "We are not here to7 you." At that moment, I thought the mama bear would8 across the river, covering the 100 feet in seconds. Although I knew how to use the spray, I didn't think I could use it9.

To our surprise, the mama bear10 drank water from the river. When one baby wandered just a few steps away, she quickly11 him. Just like their12 appearance, they were gone, disappearing into the forest. We returned to our boat, lost in13.

This encounter14 me, making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet. The experience, the fear, and my15 as a human have changed my perspective on the world forever.

ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of "pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world" for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. "Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty," instructs the website. "Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived."

Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy's northern Lombardy region. Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there.

Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, "oxygen in a can" is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say.

Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: " Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well."

A. It's the best souvenir option.

B. It has become a popular vacation destination.

C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history.

D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation.

E. If someone wants to take some air home, that's perfectly fine.

F. The cans are marketed as "luxurious" souvenirs on the product website.

G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though.