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Magellan(麦哲伦)was a brave but fierce (explore). He turned a business trip into an exciting adventure, exploring a big world many Europeans at that time couldn't even imagine. When he set off, people thought it was impossible to sail around the whole world and worried all kinds of (danger), from sea monsters deadly fogs.

Back then, Portugal and Spain were in fierce competition to find and take over new lands to get spices(香料)that European nobles loved. In 1505, Magellan joined this race, going to India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. But his time(serve)Portugal(葡萄牙)didn't last long: He (charge)with illegal trading and had a falling out with Manuel I, who rejected his plan to find a new spice route.

After Magellan died, his crew kept going in the one ship left, (lead)by the Basque Juan Sebastian Elcano. They got back to Spain in September 1522. Along the way, they found a new ocean, made new trade routes for Europe and (successful)paved the way for modern globalism. After sailing 60,000 miles and losing 80% of the people on the trip, the expedition showed the world could be circled by ship opened the door to European colonization of the New World for business.

Mrs. Pearce2 cups of tea for everyone and offered delicate pastries. Her daughter, Serena, held her cup, with one finger in the air, as if she was trying to seem3. It seemed strange to Bernie that anyone would want to drink tea, yet here, drinking tea seemed to be a special4.

Uncle Arthur5 Bernie's tiredness. "Jet lag, I guess. I'll make you a special cup of tea tonight to help you rest," he said. "Try it. It6 well for me," Serena added. Bernie was too tired to7. He was at the point of just agreeing to everything.

Clara and Arthur continued their small talk, sharing8. Bernie managed to seem9, but his mind kept wandering back to his video games back home.

Dinner was roast beef and apple pie with ice cream, which really captured Bernie's heart. The delicious food made him feel a bit more10.

As bedtime11, Arthur remembered his plan to make a12 cup of tea for Bernie. By now, Bernie could13 keep his eyes open. As he settled into his bed, Mrs. Pearce brought him the steaming cup of hot tea.

"I hope you have a pleasant sleep," said Mrs. Pearce. Bernie held the warm cup of tea in his hand and14 gratefully. Everything was good, and the tea was15.

·Change your routine

Beverley Blackman explains that, often, changes to your regular routine can help. "Start with easy things — if you drink coffee in the mornings, have tea instead," she suggests. "Or, if you're spending too much time out and about, give yourself some time." "Our brains, and bodies can become strong as they can give us something little to focus on," Blackman adds.

·Do something creative — or playful

"This can be one of the most helpful things if you're trapped in boring life as it can help you create positive memories," says Cirillo. Choose something that will push you a little. There might be an activity you've wanted to try for ages, for example, booking tickets to that show that's been on your list for years.

·Try reflective journalling

"Reflective journalling can be useful to identify problem areas in our thinking so that we can bring about emotional or mental change," says Blackman. "Journalling is a helpful and practical way of getting in touch with your negative aspect ," she adds. Try not to second guess yourself as you write, and don't worry about grammar or what anyone else will think.

·Use your five senses

Karin Peeters recommends using your five senses to get out of the negative spiral (螺旋形). "Use your eyes to see what's going on around you, use your ears to pick up sounds," she says. Touch is another sense: go and feel objects, pets and so on around you. "This can help centre you in the moment, and help you feel more mindful and present."

A. This is just for yourself.

B. These changes can add up over time.

C. Break your problems down into smaller steps.

D. What do you taste on your tongue and smell with your nose?

E. Breathe slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth.

F. You can do something right now to help you feel more energetic.

G. This could be something that you haven't done for a long time.

The 2022 Living Planet Index (LPI), tracking global biodiversity, produced by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), shows that wildlife populations of mammals, birds and fish have seen an average decrease of 69 percent since 1970, faster than previous predictions.

Mark Wright of WWF says the scale of decline is devastating and continues to worsen. "We are not seeing any really positive signs that we are beginning to bend the curve of nature," he says. At the same time, some of the most biodiverse regions of the world are seeing the greatest falls in wildlife. Habitat loss is the largest driver of wildlife loss in all regions around the world, followed by species overkilling by illegal hunting and fishing.

In December, governments from around the world will gather in Montreal, Canada, for the COP15 Biodiversity Framework, a much-delayed summit that aims to agree a set of new targets intended to stop the loss of animals, plants and habitats globally by 2030. "We need governments to take actions to ensure that those goals deal with the complicated combined threats of climate change and biodiversity," says Robin Freeman of ZSL.

But some researchers are critical of the LPI's use of a headline figure (主要指标) of showing drops, warning it is easy to misunderstanding. The findings don't mean all species or populations worldwide are in decline. In fact, approximately half the populations show a stable or increasing trend, and half show a declining trend. "I think a more appropriate and useful way to look at it is to focus on specific species or populations," says Ritchie at Our World in Data.

But Wright says the LPI is a tool that accurately reflects the findings of biodiversity measurements. "Some of those figures show that there is something going really very badly wrong," says Wright.

In the present time marked with digital economy, cooperation is a valuable skill to have. As a research study conducted by Google shows, skills such as good communication and cooperation are important to employees compared to technical skills or knowledge. In contrast, intense (激烈的) competitive and individualistic behaviour may destroy social relations in the community of coworkers. Since no man is an island, even the most competitive employee will not be able to pursue his goals effectively without the help of others who are able to share a common understanding.

Moreover, encouraging cooperation helps develop a healthy sense of self-esteem in children that better prepares them for the competitive working world. The competitive culture include higher anxiety and depression among university students and office workers. It is primary for the builders of our future to be based on mutually beneficial cooperation rather than self-centre d competition. Teamwork can help a maturing individual realize that each has his or her own unique set of abilities and that another person's talents do not weaken the value of his or her talents.

We should encourage a spirit of cooperation more than a spirit of competition in children to better prepare them for an uncertain future. Cooperation opens for an individual a gateway to diverse skills and talents of others and importantly, enhances our chances of solving problems of the future. Furthermore, since cooperative activities can build confidence in children, it will also promote healthy competition within a generation that can better understand and tolerate others' weaknesses.

The beauty of Beijing is deeply carved in my mind. Against the red walls and green riles (瓦) of the Forbidden City, sparkling snowflakes float down from the sky, creating a beautiful and serene picture.

To me, who grew up in the tropics, snow seems as attractive as the forbidden fruit from the Garden of Eden. After a night's snow, everywhere magically becomes as beautiful as a fairy tale.

Did you see the first snow in Beijing in the winter of 2020-2021? I saw it and touched it in person. Located in the outskirts (市郊) of Beijing, Beijing WTown (古北水镇) is a small town with many of the architectural features of the classical gardens in the historical city of Suzhou in eastern China. When snow fall, it looks like a perfect landscape painting. I still feel warm when I recall the scene now, and words can't adequately express my feelings at that time. A scene like this is capable of relieving any amount stress for tourists.

I love Beijing not only for its fascinating sights but also for the precious friendship I established with international students studying here. Beijing is a place where students from various countries meet. Although it often seems exciting when we meet, saying goodbye remains inevitable. Even though all good things must come to an end, everything has its season, and the time to come together will come again.

Many other moments inspire me to express my feelings to Beijing. I know that these memories will eventually dissolve in fragments of time, but so what? I love Beijing and always will.

Today and yesterday

Bristol is a city with a great history, a place where antiquity (古代) and modernity sit hand in hand. It has a rich history as an important port and a centre for international maritime (海上的) trade. From as early as the 14th century it was a centre for international trade with Spain, Portugal, Iceland and others. Today, however, the main export is drum ‘n' bass, which is a style of music made popular by home grown DJs like Roni Size and DJTrickv. Bristo's music scene is a strong influence on the city's nightlife, shopping and fashion.

City Districts

The city's character is reflected in the diversity of the different districts. Clift on Village sits high on the hill above the city centre and the docks (码头). With its beautiful Georgian grand squares, Clift on is also home to fashionable students because it has lots of restaurants and comfortable cafes. On the other side of White Road lies University of Bristol. It's also a favourite spot for students as there are nice pubs, sandwich bars and spoon cafes as well.

Famous residents

Banksy, the UK's most well-known graffiti artist, is originally from Bristol. He uses deserted buildings and walls as his canvas and you can see his art showcased on a number of the city's buildings. Bristol is also famous as the home of Drum ‘n' Bass, and Massive Attack and DJs Roni Size were some of the pioneers of this movement.

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Dear Allen,

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Yours,

Li Hua