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Pick the right book.

We all have our preferences when it comes to contemporary reads, so why shouldn't the same be the case for pieces of classic literature?

Listen to an audiobook.

Plenty of classic books were designed specifically for this purpose. A good audiobook narrator can capture the feel of not only the story but the context and history behind it depending on their tone of voice and delivery.

Read slower.

Contemporary books can feel rapid at times, while classic works are much more of a marathon to get through. This is partly because, during their initial publishing, many classic books were serialized, Instead of trying to race through a piece of classic literature, try to "go local" and take your time with it, as the author intended.

Join online forums or book clubs — discussing Jane Eyre's feminism (女权主义) with others deepens insights. Create character maps — Russian novels like War and Peace demand tracking complex relationships. Watch film adaptations, like BBC's Sherlock, to visualize settings before revisiting the text.

​​​​​​​A. Create mind maps.

B. Build support systems.

C. meaning readers had to wait weeks to progress.

D. requiring readers to submit their interesting stories.

E. Maybe you're eager to tackle classics but don't know how to start.

F. One of the best ways to immerse in a story is hearing it read aloud.

G. Think about genres you enjoy and pick a story that suits your interests.

One way to create desirable difficulties for complex material is to explain the information back to yourself. Quite a bit of research suggests that people who routinely explain complex material to themselves learn better than those who don't.

If explaining complex material to yourself is so effective for learning, then why doesn't everyone do it? This issue was explored in a 2025 paper in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General by Stav Atir and Jane Risen.

Their studies exposed people to information about a complex topic, such as how GPS works. In general, they find that people who explain the material they have seen back to themselves do better on a later test of knowledge than those who just review their notes.

In several studies, participants are exposed to the material and then are asked what method they would prefer to use to study this material for a later test. They can choose to explain the information back to themselves or to review their notes. The better participants believe that they already understand the material, the more likely they are to state that they prefer to explain the information back to themselves rather than reviewing their notes.

This finding suggests that people are concerned that the explanation task will be difficult and that they will not enjoy doing it. This is particularly true when people have a feeling that they do not understand the material that well. One study in this series later randomly assigned people to the two methods. Even people who stated they did not want to explain the material back to themselves did better on the test when they did give this explanation rather than just reviewing the material.

The nearly complete bird skull is about 69 million years old. Called Vegavis iaai, it belongs to a species of waterfowl (birds that include ducks, geese, and swans) that lived at the same time as dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex. Only the duck-like species survived when all dinosaurs that were notavian died out about 66 million years ago.

The mystery of Vegavis iaai began in 1993, when researchers discovered the fossil of a bird on Vega Island in Antarctica. It did not have a skull, which made it difficult to fully identify. Julia Clarke, a paleontologist (scientist who studies fossils) at the University of Texas, Austin, was one of the scientists who found the first fossil. She thought it was related to modern waterfowl but couldn't prove that without the creature's skull.

Then, in 2011, researchers found a skull on Vega Island. They recently confirmed that it was a match for the skeleton from 1993, which provided an opportunity to determine whether Vegavis iaai was connected to today's ducks and geese.

The researchers created a digital 3D model of the Vegavis iaai skull, which showed that its brain was shaped like the brains of today's ducks and geese. However, it had a long, narrow beak and powerful jaw muscles that made it different from waterfowl and more like modern birds that dive and catch fish.

Despite the range of characteristics, the study's authors believe Vegavis iaai is related to today's waterfowl. "It's exactly the kind of thing we need to help fill in an evolutionary gap" Christopher Torres, a co-author of the new study, told The New York Times. Other scientists are not convinced, however, and argue that more fossils of the species are needed to fully confirm the findings.

Torres and his colleagues understand that there is more work to be done to support their findings and that their conclusions are controversial. "Few birds are as likely to start as many arguments among paleontologists as Vegavis." Torres told Science News.

When volunteers were requested, Daisy's hand shot up immediately. Her friend Millie joked that Daisy's eagerness surpassed her brother chasing "free money" rumors. Initially, Mrs. Curtis selected Jack Walters, but he withdrew upon learning the project required using breaktimes and lunch hours. "No way I'm missing football!" Jack declared, leaving Daisy as the final choice. Though initially overlooked, Mrs. Curtis's rejection felt like failing a math question. Daisy embraced the opportunity, confident in her ability to spot rainforest biodiversity.

Guided by keyboard arrows, Daisy navigated webcams installed 5,000 miles away by a "green conversation" charity, through which she explored rainforest layers, zoomed in（拉近镜头）on monkeys, and humorously searched for Bigfoot — a quest her father compared to "winning the lottery." Scientists estimate millions of undiscovered species inhabit rainforests, and Daisy's father encouraged her to "keep her eyes peeled." In the end, she discovered everyday items like chocolate beans, pineapples, ginger, and rubber originate from rainforests.

Mrs. Curtis assigned Daisy to document her observations in a journal. "Write as you speak," she advised, easing Daisy's nerves about her limited writing experience (her home writings included song lists and Christmas wishes). The webcam controls amazed Daisy — technology bridging her classroom to the Amazon's depths. Though she excelled in spelling tests (9/10 last week), "rhinoceros" remained a challenge, a humorous reminder of her journey's learning curve.

Before the Stomach

Firstly, as you put food in your mouth to eat it, your teeth are breaking it down into smaller pieces. Then, saliva (唾液)is mixed with it and your mouth cools it or warms it to a good temperature for you to be able to swallow and goes down a big tube to your stomach called the esophagus (食管). Muscles in the esophagus move in waves to move the food down to your stomach.

At the Stomach

When the chewed-up food arrives in the stomach, it is mixed with acid that breaks the food down even more into something that looks a bit like porridge. This substance is called ‘chyme'.

After the Stomach

The next part of the journey for your food (which doesn't look like food anymore) is through the small intestine (肠). It's here that all the goodness is taken out of the food and goes off to different places in the body for you to use.

When the small intestine has done its job of getting all the goodness out of the food, all the material that is unwanted goes into the large intestine. Finally, the unwanted material makes its way out of the body as poo at the end of the large intestine.

It was the last game of the season. Cali had been playing soccer all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players in her bright blue uniform, chasing the black and white ball across the grassy field. As much as she tried, though, Cali still had not scored one single goal.

"Don't give up," said her coach and her teammates. They have always been giving her encouragement. Cali was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during daily practices, she couldn't kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit soccer for good.

"Don't give up," said Uncle George and Aunt Lisa. But this game was half-time, and Cali was feeling upset. Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, however, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. She thought maybe she would try a different sport next summer.

The break was over and the referee (裁判) blew her whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Cali bent, tied up her shoelace and heard her aunt whisper in her ear. "Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it."

Cali stood up and took a deep breath. She knew she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of. So she smiled at her aunt and headed to her position. The whistle blew, and the game continued.

The score was tied with one goal each. Girls from both team ran wildly after the ball. Cali was standing to the side when the ball headed her way. She ran over to it and kicked it but it was stopped by a girl from yellow team. Cali sighed. The ball went back and forth between the players. Cali's heart wasn't in the game anymore. Suddenly, there came some sweet happy music. It was from an ice cream truck, which was driving right beside the soccer field, playing its music loudly to attract customers.

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1. 续写词数应为150个左右；     

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The players on both teams turned to look at the truck and so did Cali.

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Hearing her aunt's yell, Cali dashed over to the ball.

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1. 存在的问题；       

2. 提出措施；       

3. 发起呼吁。

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Silk, one of the most luxurious (奢侈的) fabrics in the world, has a(fascinate) history that dates back to ancient China. According to the legend. Yellow Emperor's first wife Leizu (discover) silk around 2700 BC when she was drinking tea one day. A cocoon (蚕茧) fell into her cup and changed into a long and fine thread, resulting her growing mulberries later to raise silkworms. After that, the Chinese silk industry developed (gradual) and became prosperous in the Tang Dynasty.

For centuries, the Chinese kept the secret of silk production to themselves. The fabric, (wear) only by emperors and the highest nobility in certain periods, was symbol of wealth and status. Later, silk was produced on a large scale, led to the development of "Silk Road" between East and West for the first time in history. During the Western Han Dynasty, China's silk spread to Persia and Europe. What it brought to them was not only luxurious and beautiful clothing and works of art, shining ancient history and traditions of China. Since then, silk has become an ambassador (使者) of Oriental history and (civil).

Today, China's silk is still world-famous for its excellent quality, exquisite color and design, (enjoy) great reputation all over the modern word.

The nurse went along with the father to the recovery room to lend some support9 the inexperienced mother became upset about her baby's large ears. The baby was wrapped in a blanket, his head10. When the mother saw her baby, she11 the blanket and looked at his face.12, she gasped and said, "Oh, Honey! Look! He has your ears!" The mother had no problem with the baby's ears. She loved her husband, and the ears were part of him.

As the poet Khalil Gibran said, "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a13 in the heart." It's hard to see14 when you're looking into the glow of love. The father finally realized that his son's ears were not a15 but a part of who he was.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for students who face academic pressure and social challenges. Here are some effective strategies to boost your mental well-being.

Talk about your feeling

Keeping your emotions bottled up can lead to stress and anxiety. Whether it's a friend, family member, or teacher, sharing your thoughts can help you feel supported and understood.

Stay active

Physical activity is not only good for your body but also for your mind. Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood boosters. Regular exercise can also improve your sleep quality and reduce anxiety.

Get enough sleep

It's important to aim for 7 — 9 hours of sleep each night. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day to establish a healthy routine.

Practice mindfulness

Mindfulness is a technique that helps you stay focused on the present moment. You can try deep breathing, meditation, or simply paying attention to your surroundings.

If you're struggling with your mental health, don't hesitate to reach out to experts or therapists, who are trained to help you deal with difficult emotions. They can also provide you with tools and strategies to manage your emotions effectively.
 

A. Write a journal to express feelings.

B. Seek professional help when necessary.

C. Make sure to eat a balanced diet to keep your energy levels up.

D. Even a short walk or a quick workout can make a big difference.

E. This can help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.

F. Find someone you trust and talk to them about how you're feeling.

G. Lack of sleep can negatively affect your mood and ability to concentrate.