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Choosing words for the dictionary is not an easy job. It is the work of lexicographers (词典编纂者), who do more than just add and explain words. They update old definitions (定义)and also write new ones for words that have developed new meanings. To find new words entering the language, lexicographers read widely, looking at major publications (出版物) and checking what people are searching for online.

"When a word moves out of quotation marks (引号), that's another sign that enough people know what this is. It has a definition that people recognise, and we want to put it in the dictionary," Wendalyn Nichols from Cambridge Dictionary told The New York Times. This means lexicographers look at whether a word is widely used and has a meaning that most people agree on. They must also decide whether the word is likely to stay in use for a long time.

Though words like "noob" and "tangping" are now part of daily conversation, some people may see them as negative. The word "noob", for example, describes a person who is new to and unskilled at a particular activity, especially a game. It is often used in a mocking way. "Tangping", which literally means "lying flat," describes the attitude of rejecting societal pressure and ambition. "As lexicographers, our job is to observe and record, and it is not to pass judgment on the terms," said Nichols. She added that negative words are marked in the dictionary so learners can find them and know to be careful.

In the past, a new word had to be used for two or three years before being added to a print dictionary. But the internet age has changed this. Now, new words can move from social media to daily talk much more quickly. Their place in the dictionary shows how the internet influences wider culture and language, according to The New York Times.

Then came Mrs. Smith's first writing class. She assigned us a story to read and respond to—all within 45 minutes. Almost immediately, I raised my hand. "Mrs. Smith," I said, "I have an attention problem. The doctor says it's real. I don't think I can do this." She peered at me over her glasses, not unkindly, and replied, "You are no different from anyone else here. Try."

I tried. But when the bell rang, I was still trapped in the first few paragraphs. Embarrassed, I took the unfinished work home.

That night, in the stillness of my room, I began reading again. This time, the story came alive. It was about Louis Braille, a boy who lost his sight as a child and grew up in a world where the blind were often left in the dark—uneducated and unheard. But Louis refused to accept that. He created a system of raised dots that allowed blind people to read, to learn, to imagine.

Suddenly, it hit me: wasn't I like the "blind" in my class? Everyone else seemed to see things I couldn't. They could focus under the fluorescent lights（荧光灯）, with the whispers and shifting chairs around them. I needed something else—a different kind of light, a different kind of silence.

Words began to flow. My pen moved almost on its own. I wrote about Louis, about myself, about how some people need to find another way to see. In just forty minutes, I'd finished.

The next day, I handed in my paper without expectation. To my amazement, Mrs. Smith returned it with a bold "A" at the top. Below, she had written:

"See what you can do when you keep trying?"

   mishmash

I'm Australian. Most, if not all, high schools in my country have a school uniform. We were not allowed to choose our own clothes except on free dress days. Food is not typically provided as part of schooling in Australia. We mostly either brought a packed lunch or bought food at the school dining hall. And there was no lunchroom, although there were plenty of benches outside. I don't remember there being clear divides between different groups of friends. Of course, there were groups of friends who enjoyed getting together with similar interests.

   sass2511

In Germany, the first school class normally starts around 7:40 am. A period lasts 45 minutes, followed by a five-minute break. Most schools will have their "big break（15-20 minutes）" after the second period. Unless you have afternoon school, the school day usually ends after the sixth period, around 1 pm. School uniforms aren't really a thing, and for the most part, dress codes are not either. Obviously, you're supposed to dress suitably.

   Sockcocker

In the high school I attended in Finland, you are allowed to pick 25-30% of your curriculum（课程）based on what you're interested in, but the rest are required courses（math, history, at least one foreign language, etc.）, and it takes around three years to finish. During the last year of high school, you take nationally standardised tests in a few subjects. Those grades are considered when you' re applying to a university.

   luthy _ one

I'm from Serbia（塞尔维亚）. Here, high school classes are fixed and you don't get to choose them for yourself. But you can choose to go to whichever school you want, no matter where you live. The bad side is that extracurricular（课外的）activities are limited. If you want to take part in drama, music or sports, you have to join your local clubs outside school and pay a monthly fee.

Some of our1 are particularly funny, especially from the early years when our children were still2. My mind often wanders back to the time we3 camping beside the scenic Chalk Creek (小溪). The soft water sounds were calming, but they also made me worry that our curious 15-month-old son might4 into the creek. In a moment of worry that he might walk off or get lost, I5 a rope around him to keep him close to our campsite. That plan, however,6 only ten minutes. He was clearly7, and his loud, pitiful cries echoed through the campground, drawing sympathetic (同情的) glances from fellow campers.8 my wrong doing, I decided to let him roam freely,9 him instead. To my relief, it10 — he didn't end up in the creek. My three-year-old girl, however, wasn't as cautious and ended up splashing (戏水) around in the water, much to everyone's amusement.

Another adventure took place at Vallecito Lake. The sky was a brilliant blue as we11 in our rented boat, excited for a peaceful morning. But the weather in the mountains can change very fast. Dark clouds12, and soon the wind began to blow strongly. Thunder made loud13, and my husband quickly tried to start the motor. Nothing happened. He tried again, but still no luck. We were14 in the middle of the lake, the boat drifting (偏航) with the wind. As we sat there feeling helpless, a kind fisherman15 us in his boat. He threw us a rope and, with a friendly smile,16 us to safety. We were incredibly grateful.

Now, every year when my husband drives our camper out of the garage, we're filled with a(n)17 of excitement, wondering what fun our next camping18 will bring. And we're always thankful for the19 of strangers, like that fisherman who saved us when our boat's motor failed. These experiences, both the humorous and the challenging, have truly20 our family's love for adventure, making each camping trip a cherished memory.

—No, you ________, son. You're free to make your own decision.

—________. Joining the team is about love of the sport, not just winning.

One morning, Mr. Reed introduced Kenji to his fifth-grade class. The boy's bright blue hair stood straight up, making him look both unique and nervous. He kept his eyes low, fingers tightly holding the shirt. Some kids whispered and others stared. "Take the seat beside, Leo," Mr. Reed said gently, pointing to a boy in the back who was busy drawing. Leo looked up, and a playful smile formed as he noticed Kenji's hair.

At lunch, Leo couldn't resist. He jumped up and stood near Kenji's desk. "Listen, everyone!" he called out loudly. "Meet our new superhero—Blue Lightning!" He pointed right at Kenji's hair. "Can you light up the room with that?" The class burst into laughter. Kenji's face turned red. He felt everyone's eyes on him, and his heart beat fast. Without a word, he rushed out to Mr. Reed's office, tears building in his eyes.

Mr. Reed offered Kenji some warm milk. "Your hair is special," he said in a kind voice. "Being different is a good thing." Later, Mr. Reed called Leo and talked with him. "Jokes should not hurt others," he said seriously. "Laughing at someone can leave a deep hurt." Leo nodded, but he still felt a little defensive. He was just trying to be funny.

That afternoon, Leo saw Kenji walking home alone, head down. Leo remembered the sad look on Kenji's face when everyone laughed. For the first time, he realized his joke wasn't fun for everyone. Leo loved drawing and making people smile, but he never meant to make someone feel so small. All weekend, he thought about what he had done — and how he could make it right.

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On Monday morning, Leo came to school early, carrying the comic he had drawn.

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Just then, Mr. Reed entered and saw the two boys looking at the superhero comic together.

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1. 推荐对象;

2. 你的理由。

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Dear Ms. Smith,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

The Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City Site Museum, (locate) in Luoyang in Central China's Henan Province, opened to the public for trial operations on June 5th, 2025. The museum was intended to show the ancient city as it (exist) from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC-771 BC) to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The ancient city thrived (兴盛) as the capital during the Han-Wei period.

"Its layout shows the ‘central-axis (中心轴) planning' design that (absolute) influenced later Chinese capital design. site also reshaped the urban planning of ancient Chinese capital," said archaeologist He Jierao.

The museum has designed three themed exhibition halls to show over 1,300 relics (遗物). One hall takes zhong, means "central or middle" in Chinese, as its theme. The relics in this section reveal how the ancient city was established, while the second section, he, meaning "integration" in Chinese, shows the exchange between northern people the Han people during periods such as the Wei (220-265) and Jin (265-420) (dynasty). The third exhibition space takes Luoyang itself as a focus, (show) how China's silk exchanges with the West thrived during ancient times.

"In the future, we aim (work) together with overseas museums to promote the ancient Central Plains civilization," said Guo Rong, director of the museum's Research and Education Department, adding that the (establish) of the museum deepens China's national-level project to find the origins of Chinese civilization.

"I saw the2 of poor sleep on her," Tim says. Therefore, for a high-school research project, he3 to deal with "a real need in the world". His4 — a huggable, co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition.

Besides returning hugs, Tim's5 also copies breathing through its chest (胸膛), which gently rises and falls. "The robot even attempts to6 its breathing rate to the hugger's and mirror how fast the hugger's breathing," Tim says. "That part proved7. After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels. It's not always going to be mirroring you8," he adds.

"My sister9 it very cute," he says. "One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite10 and reassuring."

Some people11 emotional support dogs. But some places might not12 animals. In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a13 to sick kids. "Being able to assure kids is quite a14 thing," Tim says. "But it would be15 if my product could do it."

●Plan ahead.. Mark the dates of midterms, finals and other tests. Note the due dates of term papers, essays and other projects as they are assigned. List any other time commitments you have. When your calendar starts to fill, learn to say no to other activities until things calm down.

●Stay ahead. Try not to fall behind. If you feel depressed, let your teachers and parents know.. Almost everyone struggles with a particular subject or class. When you do, ask your teacher for extra help after class. Taking a few minutes to address the problem right away can save time later, and if your teacher knows that you're struggling with something, they're likely to be more understanding of the situation.

●. Paying attention in class can pay off in the long run. Sure, it's often easier said than done, but actively listening during lectures can make recalling information easier when it comes time to study and remember things.

●Take notes. If you take notes and review them before class begins, you can ask a teacher to go over anything you don't understand. It can also be helpful to go over notes with a friend after class—as long as you're confident your friend really understands the material!.

A. Listen up

B. Get enough sleep to stay energetic

C. Join clubs to make new friends quickly

D. Get a wall calendar or a personal planner

E. It's better to get help early than to wait

F. So many choices and things compete for your time

G. Learning good note-taking skills in high school also gives you an advantage in college

This isn't magic. It's the mind's secret language. It's the silent, invisible force beneath every human interaction, shaping our relationships, influencing our judgments, and connecting us in ways that words never could.

Long before you learned to talk, you were already a master of silent communication. Babies just days old can detect eye contact. They respond to tone, rhythm and facial expressions. They cry to signal need and smile to build bonds (联系). No vocabulary is needed.

This is the foundation of what neuroscientists call social cognition—the brain's ability to understand and respond to others. Our brains are built for connection. We don't just observe others: we simulate (模仿) their actions inside ourselves. When you see someone smile, your brain activates the same regions that fire when you yourself smile. This is the basis of mirror neurons, a system discovered in the 1990s that helps explain how we "feel" what others feel.

From babyhood, we start building a theory of mind. This means understanding that others have their own separate thoughts, feelings and intentions. We use this knowledge constantly, mostly without speaking. You don't need someone to say, "I'm depressed." You recognize it in how they shut a door firmly or avoid meeting your eyes.

This skill to sense others—to read their mental state from their face, posture, gestures, voice tone and even silences—is the essential foundation of human connection. It explains our talent for storytelling, teamwork, and caring. It's also why misunderstandings can happen so easily.