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The Abu Simbel temples in Egypt are thousands of years old and it took decades to build them. There is some debate among historians over the exact date the construction of the twin temples began, but it is (general) agreed that they were built in the 13th century BCE. In the mid 20th century, the temples were under serious threat. The government had decided to build the Aswan High Dam on the Nile, would cause water levels to rise and flood the Abu Simbel temples. This sparked global concern, as people were unsure if the temples could be saved from the (rise) waters.

Some experts,, had a feeling that it was possible. UNESCO put together an international team of architects, engineers and heavy equipment operators to save the temples. They finally decided to try to take the temples apart, move (they) parts to a new location and then put them back together. There was no guarantee that it would work. However, the operation (plan) carefully and the team managed to relocate all of the Abu Simbel temples any problems eventually.

This success (prove) the power of international cooperation in times of crisis. It is difficult to forecast what (threat) our heritage sites will face in the future, but we have the belief that we will need this kind of cooperation in heritage preservation.

Creative writing is a fun way to express your thoughts and emotions. One typical form is a short story. A story is like a playground for your imagination.

You may know or not know what your story would be like. That's OK. Sometimes it can feel frightening to write a story because you have an idea of what the story has to be. Creative writing doesn't have to follow traditional rules. When inspiration hits you, be ready to write down the idea.

Think about who you would like it to be, whether a person, an animal, or a mythical creature. Next, develop your character by answering a few questions: What does my character love and fear? What does my character want? Deciding your character's ambitions in life will be the engine that drives your story.

Then you can put barriers in their way to add drama or humor to your story. Once you know what your character wants, you can add drama or humor to your story by putting barriers in their way. This is where writing a story gets really fun. Ask yourself if you want your story to be serious or silly. If you' re stuck for ideas about the barriers, think of the funniest, oddest thing you ever did.

Writing isn't meant to be perfect the first time. Try reading the first draft of your story out loud, and share it with a trusted family member or friend. Does it make sense and get the reaction you have in mind? If not, you can go back to your story and make changes to get it to a place you're happy with.

A. That's why we have drafts and revisions.

B. So you are likely to give up your inspiration.

C. It's a great place to experiment and try new ideas.

D. A great place to begin any story is with a main character.

E. But there is no right or wrong when you're writing a story.

F. This is also when you can decide on the tone of your story.

G. The more characters you create, the funnier your story will be.

The dodo, a flightless bird with a large. hooked beak (鸟喙), lived on Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. Adult dodos were up to about 3 feet tall and weighed up to 51 pounds, making them larger than a modern turkey. They likely ate fruits, nuts, and seeds from the forest floor and swallowed stones to break up food in their bodies, which some modern birds do as well

Few dodo fossils or samples of soft tissue (组织) have been found, which means scientists haven't been able to learn much else about them. To address that, a research team looked through 400 years of writing and scientific gatherings on the dodo. They concluded that the animal was probably not such an awkward bird after all. Written descriptions of live dodos suggested that the birds actually moved quickly.

The team also re-examined dodo fossils and remains and concluded that the bird had powerful tendons (肌腱) in its toes-just similar to modern birds that climb and run. This provided further evidence that the dodo was an active, speedy bird. "The birds were fast and, before being wiped out, had been doing their thing and doing it incredibly well for millions of years," said Neil Gostling, an author of the recent study.

Scientists think dodos went extinct in the 1600s when Dutch sailors in Mauritius began hunting them. Dodos didn't have predators on the island before that, so they weren't afraid of humans and were easy to catch. This contributed to the idea that the birds were slow and not smart. However, scientists also know that sailors brought cats, dogs, pigs, and rats, which ate dodos' chicks and damaged their habitat, helping to kill them off.

The research team's work is just the beginning of a larger project aimed at finding out more about the ancient creature. "The mystery of the dodo bird is about to be cracked wide open," said Markus Heler, another author of the study.

Then the day came when I finally realized I had to make a change. Head down, eyes on my smartphone, I stepped into the road and a car shot past, nearly knocking me off my feet! At that very moment, I made up my mind to spend a whole week without my smartphone.

The first day was the hardest. I was used to checking the news and my friends' social media updates every few minutes. I kept reaching for my pocket, for my smartphone that was not there. I felt empty and uneasy, as if I had missed something of value. I felt disconnected from everyone and everything.

It was scary. But then somehow I began to feel free. I finally picked up the classic novel I had always wanted to read and was soon lost in the beautiful language. I went out for a run and felt more alive than I had in days. Best of all, I began to appreciate the beauty in life with my own eyes, instead of through my smartphone camera.

My offline relationships benefited as well. I went for a long walk with an old friend. Our wide-ranging conversation went so much deeper than brief texts ever could. With eyes no longer fixed on our phones, we had a chance to really enjoy staying with each other. I also made sure to spend more time with my parents. We went to the opera, played badminton, and visited museums. We had never felt closer to each other.

By the end of the week, I almost did not want to turn my phone back on. Those seven days have given me a great appreciation for life beyond the screen. Life beyond smartphones is richer and more beautiful, and I am going to take advantage of it.

Posted at 6:44 p. m., 10th May by Alan

Eiffel Tower

Presented as part of the 1889 World Exposition in Paris, the Eiffel Tower has become the city's most famous attraction. It is accessible on Line 6 or Line 8 of the Paris Metro by Bir-Hakeim or Trocadéro stations. If possible, avoid visiting this spot at peak hours (10:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m.) or on weekends, so you can make the most of your visit to enjoy the views from the top. The best moments are right after it first opens on weekdays.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Notre-Dame Cathedral has long towered alongside the banks of the Seine River ever since the 12th century. With its complicated Gothic (哥特式的) architectural details, it represents Parisian religion and architecture. Although a fire broke out on April 15th, 2019, destroying part of it, it was finally restored and officially reopened to the public on December 7th, 2024. You are able to take the subway Line 4 to get there.

Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum is one of the most famous art museums in the world where you can witness the city's rich painting history from the medieval (中世纪的) period to the present. It is easily accessible on Line 1 from the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station. It is closed on Tuesdays as well as January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th each year.

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe serves as a national symbol of France, which was built by Napoleon I in celebration of the victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. Take Line 1,2, or 6 to Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station and you will see the Arc de Triomphe. Visitors can purchase tickets for a tour to the top to enjoy the views of the city.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Spring Festival to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4, 2024. The Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals (practise) in China and around the world. The listing of the Spring Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is acknowledgment of not only its Chinese roots but also the ideas it carries that connect all humanity. The Spring Festival bears Chinese civilization's (pursue) of peace and harmony, promotes best wishes presents the common values of humanity.

Spring Festival puts family at its core. Millions of people across the country embark on the journey home each Spring Festival, (make) the phenomenon the greatest human migration on Earth. Spring Festival food traditions contribute a great deal to the culture of Chinese cuisine. From dumplings to sticky rice cakes, from fried meatballs to braised fish, and (geographic) from the north to the south, all dishes carry the best blessings for people's (love) ones during the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival includes a comprehensive range of intangible cultural heritages at various levels. It is a festival filled folk tales and the traditions based on them.

China now (boast) nearly 870,000 intangible cultural heritage items, among 44 have been added to the UNESCO ICH List, showcasing the country's commitment to preserving the cultural diversity that exists within its borders.

Firstly, when you find yourself in that situation where your mind has gone blank, play "Reminds Me of". That just means that you look to the environment around you and say, "You know, that reminds me of…" and then fill in the blank. And it can also work as a follow-up when someone finishes telling a story, which is how many groups of friends interact all the time.

Second, when you ask questions, keep them open-ended as often as possible. So rather than saying, "Oh, you're from Toronto. Do you like it there?" you might say, "How do you like Toronto? I'm curious to hear more about it." You should get the other person talking about the things that they like, which is going to open up more conversational topics.

This is the third tip. If you're in a new group and conversation dies after initial pleasantries, a great question is, "How do you guys all know one another?" There's almost always some kind of story that conversation can build from. If you're only speaking to one person, you can say instead, "So what's your story?" The great thing about this question is that it is so open-ended that the other person will probably guide you towards new topics, usually responding with something like, "You mean what do I do for work or what do I like to do for fun?"

A. It's great for opening new conversational topics.

B. Then out of nowhere, the awkward silence occurs.

C. So, ask them about their exciting plans for the future.

D. You'd better avoid questions inviting a one-word response.

E. That's because people don't like to talk to others different from themselves.

F. For the worst scenario when conversation stops suddenly, use saving questions.

G. His or her tone and enthusiasm will tell you the best angle of conversation to continue with.

The concept of PSD gained popularity on social media and fan blogs in the mid-2010s, particularly during the Golden Age of TV. Kottasz prefers not to use the term PSD, instead calling it "consumer saudade", a Portuguese word meaning nostalgic (怀旧的) longing. However, a journal editor convinced her to use PSD due to its established use outside of research.

Kottasz and her colleagues published a 15-item classification scale for PSD based on interviews with fans who felt sad after their favorite things ended. Common emotions included frustration, disappointment, sadness, and emptiness. Some fans even felt that life was less complete or that they had lost "best friends".

While PSD is often associated with TV shows, Kottasz is exploring its connection to other media, such as the abrupt break of K-pop band BTS (防弹少年团) and novels like Harry Potter. Younger people are more affected than older ones, partially due to on-demand streaming and constant new content pushes from businesses like Netflix.

Contrary to popular belief, binge-watching does not seem to trigger PSD. Instead, long-term consumption may be a factor. Kottasz thinks watching a show over several seasons or reading novels across many years strengthens a person's relationship to the characters. In her 2019 paper, she cites a Harry Potter devotee who started reading the series at age 9 and was "cruelly left behind' after the final book and film released years later.

But it isn't quite as simple as saying the end of a show or novel controls our emotional state. Brian Kong, a Chicago-based psychologist, is concerned that PSD might imply a causal relationship between low moods and a program's end. Instead, he says that when viewers feel lasting negativity, TV consumption might be acting as an anesthetic(麻醉剂) for a deeper psychological issue, like how some people with anxiety or depression drink alcohol. Put another way, the low mood already existed, and watching the series only masked it.

One day, a message in the comment section of her post caught her attention. Someone suggested that she could try making the hidden weapons described in novels. Inspired by this idea, she decided to make a change.   

When she began making the hidden weapons, numerous difficulties emerged. Firstly, there was a lack of real prototypes for reference. She could only rely on the descriptions in novels and her imagination to figure out the shapes and structures. Secondly, the size setting was a great challenge. The hidden weapons needed to be small enough to be concealed easily, but at the same time, they had to possess the basic functions and deadliness of weapons. For example, making a dagger (短剑) that could be hidden in a sleeve or a small section required precise measurement and design. Moreover, the mechanism of quickly taking out and transforming the weapons was extremely complicated. She had to experiment with various materials and designs to ensure that the hidden weapons could be smoothly and rapidly taken out in a simulated combat situation.

She spent a lot of time and effort on this new pursuit. She carefully selected materials and used her craftsmanship to transform simple materials into realistic and cool hidden weapons. Her works, such as a sharp and beautifully decorated dagger, gradually gained popularity on the Internet. Through her creations, more and more people, especially young people, became interested in the traditional weapon culture in China. She realized that her work could not only show her creativity but also carry forward Chinese traditional culture.

For her future, she is determined to continue exploring and innovating in this field to let the charm of Chinese traditional culture shine brightly in the whole world.