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Dream of the Red Chamber, a famous 18th-century Chinese novel by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty, has been translated into Turkish for the first time in significant step for cross-cultural literary exchange. Dream of the Red Chamber tells the tragic stories of the house of Jia, (reflect) the rise and fall of Cao's own family.

(publish) in January, the translation was the result of a five-year effort by Giray Fidan, a Sinologist at the Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University. Fidan described the translation process a dialogue across time and space. The work was composed of 120 chapters, so the effort involved in translating such a work was considerable. His research included consulting experts in (variety) of fields, such as classical Chinese architecture, herbal medicine, and so on (ensure) that both language and cultural differences are captured accurately.

The novel's structure, Fidan said, was (extreme) modern: each chapter ends with a cliff-hanger (悬念), a writing method used in today's popular TV series. For over 250 years, Dream of the Red Chamber (cause) a dedicated academic discussion, in scholars mainly focus on its symbolism and even cooking details.

Fidan hopes the Turkish edition will fuel similar passion, holding the (believe) that Turkish readers, too, will find interest in this book. To aid readers, he plans a guidebook to explain the novel's cultural meaning.

A summer camp in eighth grade served as the3 of Hsiao's fencing journey. Because the4 required demanding skills, she disliked it at first. But her passion for it was5 by the camp. Then fortunately she was6 to the school fencing club and began with the foil (花剑), which is the smallest and lightest of the three fencing weapons.

However, an unexpected injury put her in a(n)7 in her senior year. "I once doubted whether to return to fencing after the accident," she said. But after going through treatment and nine months of8 recovery, she got back on track9. Compared with her previous training, she was10 to move her leg carefully. The special experience, which strengthened her determination, would get11 in her mind.

Now, as the newly elected president of the Fencing Club, she showed12 in leading her team to win the United States Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs Championship in April. With a full team of 19 fencers for the first time in the school's history, they felt confident and13. Looking back on her journey, she learned that having a positive mindset was14. "If you think negatively, it will15 a bad performance," she emphasized.

Leaning and turning away.

People are likely to get close to or lean to things that interest them. If someone leans towards you, then they're probably interested in what you're saying. If they're turning away, then they might like an opportunity to end the conversation.

Raised eyebrows.

When someone raises their eyebrows, they might be feeling any of these emotions. Raised eyebrows are another common facial clue that someone is feeling uncomfortable.

Crossed arms and legs.

For example, if you're in a business negotiation and the other party has their arms crossed, they might not be liking what you're proposing. Many people cross arms and legs involuntarily, which is a symbol of being mentally, physically, and emotionally blocked off from someone. It could also mean that a person feels insecure or guarded.

If someone is copying your body language, it can be an unconscious sign that they're feeling a connection with you. It is a good sign that a conversation or interaction is going well. For example, someone leans their head the same way as you when you're talking or shifts their legs in the same direction as you.

A. Repeated language.

B. Mirrored body language.

C. However, it shows they could be cold.

D. It can even help you connect better with people

E. Worry, surprise, and fear are all types of discomfort.

F. Instead, they stay away from things they aren't interested in.

G. In a conversation, the non-verbal clues can show disagreement.

The roots of nocebo effect are difficult to manage. But in a paper in Health Psychology Review, researchers in Australia have gathered and ranked the contributing factors. Misinformation on social media seems to come on top. Social learning — drawing inferences (推断) from the views of others — was found to be powerful, and more effective than information given by a doctor.

This is a problem, says Cosette Saunders, lead author of the study. Social learning may not cause new disease, but it can drive harmful side-effects. And managing these side-effects costs health systems around the world billions of dollars.

Take cancer treatment. In recent years, new drugs have appeared to control the side-effects on people receiving chemotherapy (化疗), but vomiting (呕吐) hasn't been reduced in cancer patients. Social learning may be responsible. "They'll say, their mother-in-law had chemo twenty years ago and she was vomiting every day," Dr. Saunders says. "Those kinds of long-held thoughts are influencing them now, even though the medical landscape has changed."

Though the impact of the placebo effect has been recognised for centuries, work on the nocebo effect is new. Only in the past two decades have many scientists learned how a negative attitude can lead to physical symptoms. Dr. Saunders' lab is one of many now trying to find ways to reduce the damage. One possibility is to balance warnings of bad side-effects with positive words from patients who had no problems. If Dr. Saunders finds something that works, she'll pass it on.

These researchers, based at the University of Edinburgh, have developed something they call ELLMER (Embodied Large-Language-Model-Enabled Robot) This extraordinary robot doesn't just understand words, it can feel pressure when pouring water and see when objects move.

How does the robot do the tasks? The researchers combined powerful language-understanding computer programs, called algorithms (算法), with robots that can "see" and "feel" their surroundings. Once, they gave the robot a tricky task. They said, "I'm tired, and my friends are coming over for cake soon. Can you make me a hot drink and draw a random animal on a plate?" The robot was so smart! It knew that coffee could make the person less tired. Then, it found all the things it needed. It opened drawers, scooped coffee, poured water, and even drew a cute bird on the plate. The secret behind this robot's cleverness is based on an idea called "embodied cognition (具身认知)". This means that our thinking is not just happening inside our heads. When we move around, touch things, see what's around us, and pick up objects, these actions are all part of how we think.

What makes this robot unique is that it uses a range of different technologies together. It has a language model called GPT-4 that understands what people want. It also has a special way of finding the right way to move, like opening a drawer or pouring liquid. This helps it deal with real-life situations, like when someone moves the cup it's using.

However, the robot isn't perfect. Sometimes, when the place is cluttered with many items out of order, its "eyes" (vision system) can't work very well. And it can't change what it's doing by itself. But scientists are already thinking about how to make it better in the future.

Determined to make a difference, Ujjwa embarked on an ambitious water conservation project. The project adopted a water conservation method, pioneered by an expert Rajendra Singh. By building small specific dams, they were able to capture and store rainwater effectively. These dams, which were built across 204 villages, not only provided a reliable water source during dry months but also enhanced groundwater recharge.

Besides, the villagers built a reservoir (水库), the capacity of which was first set at 10 crore litres but eventually went beyond the expectation, reaching 14 crore litres. Volunteers, organized as the ‘Panch Patil' group, played an important role. They were responsible for various tasks, such as raising villagers' awareness of protecting water and establishing water committees to manage the surface water.

The project made a big difference to the villagers. Economically, farmers' incomes doubled, enabling them to invest in their future. Socially, improved living standards led to better health and education. Environmentally, the once-dry rivers started flowing again, and biodiversity was gradually restored.

This project, which was not only about storing water but also about promoting communities, soon inspired neighbouring villages. What Ujjwa achieved was not just a technical success but a victory of the human spirit. His story shows that with perseverance and community support, we can overcome even the most challenging obstacles.

Set in romantic countryside surroundings with beautiful views of Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains, there are many beautiful and historic sights in the South East of Ireland, including Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. Serving the arts and literary festivals in the area, there are open spaces for walking and hiking and excellent nearby golf courses, as well as a mix of artisan shops, restaurants and cafes.

Sandbrook is a family home, ensuring guests feel truly welcome during their stay. The kitchen offers Sandbrook guests both BB and self-cooking options for exclusive hire, for family parties of all ages and elegant weddings. There is a very pretty stove in the garden.

The house is wonderfully adaptable to suit wedding party needs. Personalize your wedding to make a larger gathering with a marquee (帐篷) for 120 people or more. Alternatively create a more comfortable day by using the house. It easily accommodates a buffet style up to 100 guests or you can have a sit-down wedding breakfast for 30 people in the dining room.

Facilities Services:

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·Gardens

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The Real Champion

I like running and for me, success was winning every race I participated in. My classmates called me Incredible Dash. One day, there was a sporting event planned in my school. Well-prepared for the running competition, I took part in almost every race there was. A large number of people gathered to watch. Crowds were eager to see the running race because it was the most exciting event. When the race for 400m started, all the boys ran fast. Unsurprisingly, I finished first in the race and received a big round of applause. While it was tiring, I felt proud and was on top of my world.

In the race for 200m, I ran full speed and finished the race first once again. The crowd gave thundering claps to me. I jumped all over the ground and was not bothered to give handshakes to my fellow racers.

Then came the race for 100m. Discouraged by the previous races, most boys quit the race except one, a boy named Matt who was invited as an honorary runner. Matt was born with low vision but he was a determined participant of many sports. The judge came to Matt and explained the situation, asking whether he would like to quit too. I, wild with joy, thought I would win the champion without effort. However, to everyone's surprise, Matt decided to complete the event. I sniffed (嗤之以鼻), "It is a waste of time. I bet he even doesn't figure out where the finish line is."

The race of two started. On hearing the starting gun, both Matt and I ran to the finish line, Soon I sped up and left Matt behind. Just 30 meters before arriving at the finish line, I was expecting to receive the applause for the third time when I suffered a leg spasm (抽筋).

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I fell hard to the ground.

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Arm by arm, we walked towards the finish line.

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1. 活动目的；

2. 照片描述；

3. 参赛感受。

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Dear David,

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Best regards,

Li Hua

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, generally falls on April 4th or 5th.

Tomb sweeping is regarded as the (important) custom in the Qingming Festival. Weeds around the tomb (clear) away and fresh soil is added to show care for the dead. Today, the custom has been (extreme) simplified in cities, where many people only place flowers to remember their dead relatives.

Not only is the festival a day for commemorating the dead, but it is also a time for people to go out and enjoy (they). During March, everything in nature takes on new look, as trees turn green, flowers come out, and the sun shines brightly. Spring outings not only add joy to life but also promote a    (health) body and mind.

Flying kites is an activity (favor) by many people during the Qingming Festival. Kites are not only flown during the day time but also in the evening. makes flying kites during this day special is that people cut the string while the kite is in the sky to let it fly free. is said that not only does this bring good luck, but it also helps remove diseases.

All in all, the Qingming Festival is an occasion of unique characteristics, (integrate) sorrowful tears to the dead with the continuous laughter from the spring outing.

From a young age, Arjun showed a thirst for knowledge. He was open-minded and always willing to   2 . However, he had difficulty in3 education. His village didn't have proper4 , and his family could hardly afford to5 themselves, let alone spend money on his education. But Arjuns' spirit remained6 . He knew that education held the key to unlocking his dreams, and he was determined to find a/an7 .

With the support and encouragement of his parents, Arjun started a     8 journey. He walked for miles each day to reach a school in a neighboring village. There, he would sit on the ground for education, absorbing (吸取) every bit of9 that came his way. Arjun's hunger for education caught the attention of his teachers. They did everything in their power to10 him. They provided him with books and gave him all the guidance they could.

Through many years' hard word and determination, Arjun11became a scientist. His research breakthroughs offered practical solutions to real-world problems. As Arjun's achievement grew, he never12 his hometown. He returned to his village, where he13 the young, showing that dreams can be achieved through education and determination.

Arjun's journey was not an easy one, but his determination and hard work14. Today, Arjun stands as a symbol of15 . His story teaches us that no matter where you come from, with hard work and a willingness to learn, we can achieve anything.

Shift bedtime

There's nothing more important to kicking off (开始) the school year successfully than getting sufficient sleep. Two weeks before school begins, schedule bedtime back by about 20minutes a night. Instead of a long, fun bathtime, switch to a quick shower. Keep all digital devices out of their bedrooms and buy them alarm clocks.

Set screen goals

You might decide to make screen time a reward rather than a right. Set limits on digital activities such as no video games until they complete their homework. Don't jump to no apps but consider using apps that control the length of time kids can use a device. Besides, get your kids involved in activities that don't need a screen.

Make a schedule

A summer spent without routine can make jumping back into the structure of school difficult for kids. Setting a schedule for the last two weeks of summer can work. Ms. Rawson, founder of the Screen Time Clinic, suggests creating blocks of time that mirror those of the school day, arranging 30 to 50 minutes for an activity, depending on the kid's age, along with a set lunchtime. The activities can involve anything but screens.

A. Kids may use phones as alarm clocks.

B. This can stop kids from staying up late or sleeping in.

C. And they can adapt to a school-friendly schedule in two weeks.

D. Kids should have a say in deciding how to fill the day's time blocks.

E. Establish zones in your house where electronics simply are not allowed.

F. A school-friendly schedule should combine study with digital entertainment.

G. Having purposeful goals for screen use can help kids change their tech habits.

Its fossils appear to be the only known clear-cut record of Jurassic birds and rewrite the history of their evolution.

Published in Nature journal on Feb 13, the study focuses on the bird species called Baminornis zhenghensis (政和八闽鸟). CAS scientists said the fossils revealed the bird's unique features, such as birdlike shoulders and hand structures, common in non-avian (非鸟类的) dinosaurs.

More importantly, Baminornis' tail gives us a better understanding of how different it was from dinosaurs, "What makes the Baminornis unique is that it has a short tail that consists of the pygostyle (尾综骨)," CAS researcher Wang Min said. "This is a key feature of the modern bird's body plan." Also, birds tend to have shorter tails than dinosaurs with fewer tail vertebrae (尾椎骨), the last few of which for a pygostyle. This adaptation was crucial because it shifted the body's center of gravity forward. Besides, independent movement of the back legs and tail gave it better flight capabilities. Before scientists learned about the Baminornis 160 years ago, the Archaeopteryx (始祖鸟) was considered the earliest bird because of its feather fossils, "At that time, feathers were considered exclusive to birds," said Zhou Zhonghe, another CAS scientist.

However, we can't rely on single-trait classification anymore. Thanks to evolutionary relationships, we now know that some dinosaurs also had feathers, Zhou added. Stephen Brusatte, from the School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, considers the Baminornisa landmark discovery which "ranks among the most important bird fossils unearthed since the discovery of the Archaeopteryx in the early 1860s".

But when the dolphins struggled to leave the canal, the brave volunteers joined members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to form a rescue team to free them. Dozens of people gathered to take videos and pictures of the kind act. A team of 14 volunteers held hands to act as a block to guide the dolphins out of the narrow channel. They shouted and patted the water with their hands to direct the dolphins to vast expanses of Riviera Bay. Dolphins find their way in the water through echolocation(回声定位). That means that, by making high-frequency sounds, they can recognize the echoes of sound waves that bounce off objects to find their way around.

Andy Garrett, a biologist of the FWC said, "We were able to keep that chain together. The dolphins were interested. They actually came over right away." He added that when the team reached a bridge, the dolphins appeared a bit nervous and started doing some spins. "They made one real hard pass at our team and then went under the bridge and took off," Garrett said. The operation lasted about 45 minutes and the rescue team did not use nets or any items that could stress the dolphins.

J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling had just got a divorce and couldn't afford to feed her baby just three years before the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published. She was so poor that she couldn't afford a computer. Her novel was rejected dozens of times before a London publisher gave it a second chance after the CEO's daughter fell in love with it.

Stephen King

Stephen King received 60 rejections before selling his first short story, The Glass Floor, for $35. Even his now best-selling book, Carrie, wasn't a hit at first. After dozens of rejections, he finally sold it for a paltry (微小的) advance to Doubleday Publishing, where the hardback sold only 13, 000 copies. Unexpectedly, Signet Books signed on for the paperback rights for $400,000, half of which went to King. Success achieved!

Colonel Harland Sanders

Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, first started cooking chicken in1930, when he was 40, during the Great Depression. In the 1950s, he was forced to close his business. To survive, he set out to find restaurants willing to accept his secret recipe for fried chicken. He drove around and was rejected more than 1,000 times before finally finding his first partner.

Walt Disney

In 1919, Walt Disney was fired from his first animation job at the Kansas City Star newspaper because his editor felt he lacked imagination and had no good ideas. Then he acquired Laugh-O-Gram, an animation studio he later drove into bankruptcy. Also, he was rejected over 300 times for his Disneyland concept. The Walt Disney company is now well known around the world.

I like things to balance, partly because of my name, "Ava." When something bothers me, I try to balance the bad with the good. That's why I don't mind being the tallest kid in third grade.

Bad: Have to stand in the back row of my class picture.

Good: Can reach the books on the top library shelf.

Bad: Everyone always points out how tall I am.

Good: Sometimes I want people to notice me. So it balances.

One day, a new girl, Ava Zafra, comes to school, and she's the shortest kid in third grade. Now everyone calls me "Ava J." and the new girl "Ava Z." I thought if we had the same name, maybe we were alike. During art class, I paint a kitten sliding down a rainbow. Ava Z. paints her shoes black. She shouts, "I am an alien hunter! Fear me!" We aren't alike.

During a break, Samir yells, "Over there, Ava!" When I look at Samir, he shakes his head. "Not you, Big Ava. I meant Little Ava." From then on, I'm not just Ava. I'm not even Ava J. — I'm Big Ava. I try to think of something good about being big, but I can't remember anything good.

The next day, Ms. Wu has a surprise. "Everyone, let's draw to pick the speaking roles for our class play!" she announces. "It's called Clever Jack. He rescues a princess from a giant with the help of a wood fairy."

       The fairy! Maybe I can wear my fairy costume. I cross my fingers when she picks the name. "The fairy will be Ava Z.," Ms. Wu says. Then, she pulls one more name from the jar and looks at me. "Ava. J. will be the giant." My heart sinks. The ugly, scary giant? My only line is, "ARRGH!" I hate yelling! I don't want to be too big!

Our class rehearses (排练) until we know every line. The day before the play, we try on our costumes. When it's my turn, Ms. Wu drops a burlap (麻布) robe over my head. I am an ugly, scary giant.

I run to the bathroom, so no one will see my cry. I'm not alone.

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Little Ava is there, and she's crying, too.

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"Ready to exchange?" asks Little Ava.

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1. 陈述看法；2.提出建议。

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How to Tell Stories of China in English as a Group

Good morning, everyone!

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Thanks for your listening!

The over-21-kilometer half marathon course struck a perfect balance: challenging yet doable for runners of all levels. There were machine competitors (compete) in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon, held in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA) in the southeast of the city. silicon racers would soon compete on the same physical route as human runners, though on separate tracks.

"Think of it a car rally (汽车拉力赛) for robots," said Liang Liang, deputy director of the BDA management committee. The rules of the humanoid robot half marathon were closely like of a car rally, Liang noted. Teams combined AI autonomy with human oversight, dealing with (challenge) no machine had quite faced before: uneven pavements, communication drops the unpredictability of the outdoors.

"The event (serve) as a testing and demonstration platform, but more importantly, as a space for (develop), enthusiasts and companies to exchange ideas," Liang said.

At the Beijing E-Town half marathon, the Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center crossed the finish line in just 2 hours and 40 minutes. Noetix's N2 came in second, while a robot designed by Shanghai-based firm DroidUp (secure) third place.

Isn't the organizers' motto, "To compete is victory, to finish is glory," (fill) with Akhwari's story? Every small step these robots took on the marathon course represented a giant leap for China's technological breakthroughs.

I started at Collie. It was very hot, and I drank water4 and the first thing I did when I arrived at the first stop was5 the rainwater tank. I was6 to find that it had water.

The next day the trail7 became difficult to find. By midday, the8 had become unbearable. I was becoming increasingly9 when I realized that I was quite lost. I stopped to consider my10. The11 plan was to stay overnight at a tourist park, but I had no idea where I was. Tiredly, I got up, remounted my bike. After two hours, I was delighted to see cycle tracks that looked12. However, I soon realized that they were my own!

I had no more water, and was sleepy. A sudden wind 13 me. I heard the sound of a motor, but it disappeared. A while later I heard it again. I14 myself and walked to where the sound was coming. There before me was the dam, with boats towing water skiers and people relaxing. My first lesson on living in Australia had been15.