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In September, investment management firm ARK published a report about humanoid robots that put the potential market at trillions (万亿) of dollars. Although the report did not provide any specific timeline, it pointed out that if the cost of a humanoid robot were to be $16,000, the robots would need to deliver only 5% more efficiency than a human worker to be economically efficient.

For all their promise, humanoids still have their limits. Many of the current robots can operate for only about four to five hours before needing a battery recharge. And not everyone is convinced that the human figure is the ideal form for a robot. Amazon spokesperson Xasier Van Chau says that while the company sees promise in the humanoid form factor, it has not yet determined if it will use them long-term and also wants to test other types of robots, perhaps those that move with wheels instead of legs.

According to Brad Porter, the former vice president of robotics at Amazon, there's a fundamental problem with creating a robot capable of operating autonomously (自主地) in different situations: There is not enough data to train AI models to safely control the robots.

Whatever shape these robots finally take, the question remains of what happens to human jobs as robot use increases. Agility's Johnson says Digita, a robot produced by the company, is taking on tasks humans don't want or that aging workers can't or shouldn't be doing. Figure's Adeock thinks technological advancements, whether it's the creation of a dish washer or a humanoid robot, are unavoidable. He says, "It's basically what's been happening for two centuries."

On our social media accounts, we often display things like our opinions, connections and holiday snaps. The issue is that how we can stop everybody seeing everything. Maybe we don't want a stranger knowing our favourite type of coffee. And cookies — there was a time they were just something nice to eat. Now they seem to be popping up (弹出) on websites, which are designed to improve your browsing (浏览) experience by tracking and saving information about your visits to a website, helping to personalize your sessions. So how can you stay more private?

There are some steps you can take. First, on your social media accounts, check you privacy settings. Many social media platforms allow everything to be seen by default (系统设定), so the duty is on you to set your limits. Moreover, sharing less personal information isn't just for social media. There are many websites out there that help you to share documents, so a good tip might be not to put anything too private on there, like passwords. One improper click may send it to the wrong person. Finally, as for cookies, deleting your browsing history may help, but there are certain applications which can stop them if you don't feel comfortable.

So, if you want to maintain your privacy online, maybe only share things you'd be happy with a stranger seeing, and if you don't feel comfortable with cookies, you might decide to invest in some technology to stop them. If that's not enough, just don't accept them and visit another site, and why not have a yummy cookie to eat instead?

Polly was brought to the shelter last October after losing part of her bill (鸟嘴) in what staff members believe was an animal attack. "Polly might come as an Easter gift for a kid… and somebody got tired of all of the work that it takes to raise a little duckling, so they dropped off her at a pond in Leander," Green said. "After being dropped off, we believe Polly was attacked by a snapping turtle, resulting in the injury."

As a Pekin duck, Polly was never meant to live in the wild. "It's a domestic (驯养的) duck here. Not native. Releasing it to local ponds… there's just very low chances of survival." But Polly survived and captured both the hearts and minds of Georgetown residents.

Months ago, All Things Wild reached out to Southwestern university's 3-D printing lab to inquire about the possibility of creating an artificial bill for Polly, which would allow Polly to do something she currently can't do without help.

"Sure, we'll give it a go." said Andrade, a junior at the University. "We've just kept doing all of the research and scanning and modeling required… and we've actually made some progress." Hopefully, Polly will have an artificial bill to try on this June.

Jeff Manley, owner of a pet supply store chain in Georgetown, decided to raise funds for Polly's new bill. He now sells duck dog toys at his stores in honor of Polly. "It's definitely something people can relate to. Buying a duck toy gives people something they can hold onto and say, ‘Look, I helped make this happen.'"

Manley was impressed by the community's reaction to the fundraiser. "I think that's what Georgetown is about — about the community and supporting each other."

A Nobel-Winning Legacy

Dublin, named a UNESCO City of Literature, proudly honors its literary heritage. Over the centuries, the city has produced four Nobel Prize-winning writers: W.B. Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Seamus Heaney. James Joyce, another iconic figure, once declared, "When I die, Dublin will be written in my heart."

Museums & Pubs

For literary enthusiasts, Dublin offers museums like the Dublin Writers Museum, housed in an 18th-century mansion, showcasing artifacts such as Samuel Beckett's phone. The Museum of Irish Literature displays the first printed copy of Joyce's Ulysses. Pubs also play a role in the city's literary culture. Davy Byrne's, featured in Ulysses, still serves the famous gorgonzola sandwich. Libraries like Trinity College's Long Room, home to the ancient Book of Kells, and the Chester Beatty Library attract book lovers.

Events

Dublin's literary events include Bloomsday on June 16, celebrating Joyce's Ulysses, and festivals like the International Literature Festival in May. Visitors can explore Joyce's footsteps through walking tours or visit Sandycove's Martello Tower, now the James Joyce Museum. The Abbey Theatre, co-founded by Yeats, offers world-class performances. For souvenirs, shops like Ulysses Rare Books provide rare manuscripts.

Whether sipping coffee at Bewley's, browsing second-hand books at Winding Stair, or joining a pub tour, Dublin invites every book lover to immerse in its literary soul.

Lena had always been a quiet girl who struggled to make friends. At school, whenever someone tried to talk to her, her mind would race with worries: "What if I say something wrong? What if they think I'm strange? " These thoughts always made her stumble over her words or give awkward replies. Once, after she accidentally gave a wrong answer in class, she heard some classmates giggling (咯咯地笑). Since then, she had become even more afraid to speak up.

One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, she noticed a small dog huddled (蜷缩) under a bush. The dog looked lost and scared, just like how she felt whenever she tried to join a conversation. It was shivering, wet, and alone. Lena crouched down and gently approached it.

The dog wagged (摇摆) its tail slightly and came closer. Lena noticed a blue collar hidden under its wet fur. Something about its trusting eyes made her heart ache. She decided to take it home. Her parents agreed to keep it temporarily while searching for its owner. Lena named the dog "Shadow" because it followed her everywhere, just like her own shadows of self-doubt.

As days passed, Lena noticed how naturally Shadow interacted with everyone. At the park, he would approach others with complete confidence and make friends effortlessly. Even when he made mistakes, like accidentally knocking over someone's water bottle, his friendly tail wag would make everyone laugh with him, not at him.

Taking Shadow for walks gave Lena unexpected friendships. Emily, a girl from her class, often came to the park with her own dog. They started talking about their pets, and soon Emily became Lena' s first real friend. Through Emily, Lena met other kids and gradually found herself part of a group that would meet at the park to play with their dogs. For the first time, she felt like she belonged.

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(1)你想重拾的爱好及理由；

(2)具体做法。

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(2)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Bob,

Delighted to know you show keen interest in Chinese students taking up hobbies again after Chinese Gaokao.

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Yours,

Li Hua

The Chongqing leg of this year's Guizhou Village Super League tournament kicked off on Friday night in Fengdu county, Southwest China's Chongqing.

(follow) the opening ceremony, a football match unfolded between Fengdu and Guizhou's Rongjiang county, birthplace of the extremely popular soccer events known as the Guizhou Village Super League or Cun Chao.

Since 2023, the Village Super League (gain) huge popularity in China and internationally, fueled by the game's widespread appeal among (local) and the region's ethnic culture. Earlier this year, an agreement (sign) between Fengdu and Rongjiang declaring (public) Fengdu as the exclusive (独家) host for the Chongqing leg of the national tournament.

According to Wang Weiyu, deputy director of the Chongqing event's organizing committee, participants are teams from Fengdu and other districts in Chongqing. They will be composed of students, nine-to-fivers and villagers. The (win) team will represent Chongqing in the national Guizhou Village Super League tournament in August.

The Chongqing event was also highlighted by this year's Fengdu Temple Fair (丰都庙会), runs from March 29 to April 6. This national intangible cultural heritage, originating from the Fengdu Incense Fair, dates back over 2,000 years the Western Jin Dynasty. It thrived (兴盛) during the Ming Dynasty reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty, before being restarted in 1988, according to the local government.

Then I got onto the plane. When I5 the fuel of the airplane and fastened my seat belt, all of my memories of traveling came flooding back. I was no longer6. I then started figuring out how I could7 the 22 hours ahead. The seats next to me were empty, so I8 the armrest (扶手) and lay down. I now had a couch (长沙发) on the plane! I felt so9 that I slept for seven hours in total during the flight.

What about the 15 hours10? Watching some episodes would be fun. Luckily, I soon discovered a better way: onboard Wi-Fi. It was not cheap, but I would then get access to the Internet. The minute I11 into the Wi-Fi with my phone,12 started popping up. I texted back my friends, scrolled through my social media and read13 on my phone. Time passed quickly when I was lost in words. Also,14 to the internet gave me a feeling that I was still on the ground with my friends. At last, I15 the 22-hour flight, landed in Paris and started my exciting trip!

Community gardens offer an escape from the chaos of fast-paced urban life., creating a sense of peacefulness and inner balance. The simple act of digging hands into soil, planting seeds and witnessing the wonder of growth brings a sense of satisfaction and purpose.

Community gardens serve as inclusive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds come together with a shared passion for nature and sustainability..They provide a friendly environment for social bonds. As gardeners tend to plants side by side, they build meaningful connections, making community gardens not just places for growing plants but also for nurturing relationships.

In an era of rapid urbanization, community gardens act as a shelter for plants, insects and birds. The biodiversity they support contributes to the overall health of urban ecosystems.. Through local, organic and sustainable practices, community gardeners take an active role in securing their food sources while reducing the environmental impact associated with conventional agriculture and long-distance transportation.

Beyond the psychological benefits, community gardens offer advantages for physical health as well. Gardening involves various physical activities such as planting, weeding and harvesting, which provide gentle exercise and promote overall well-being., encouraging a positive and sustainable approach to nutrition.
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A. These spaces go beyond mere physical gardens

B. These gardens also address the pressing issue of food security

C. More importantly, they allow individuals to reconnect with nature

D. Community gardens create an atmosphere for knowledge-sharing

E. The harvest can even be celebrated and shared among all members

F. They allow people to interact with nature and with each other and enjoy a better life

G. Additionally, the fresh produce grown in the gardens contributes to a healthier diet

Scientists have now studied those photos. They suspect that this mystery monkey is a hybrid (杂交物种). Sometimes closely related species hybridize. This happens only occasionally in the wild. But what was especially surprising in this case is that the monkey's suspected parents a male proboscis monkey and a female silvered leaf monkey — are distant relatives. Scientists are concerned that this might signal that the creature's parent species are in trouble.

"Changes to the parent monkeys' habitat might explain a hybrid," said Nadine Ruppert, a primatologist who studied the mystery monkey. Oil palm plantations have been expanding along the Kinabatangan River. As forests turn to farmland, wildlife habitats can be harmed or lost. "In some spots, the suspected parent monkey species have been squeezed into small patches of forest along that river," Ruppert said. "Monkeys there could have to compete more for mates. In close quarters, the male of the bigger species can dominate. In this case, the proboscis male might easily displace males of the silvered leaf monkey."

The mystery monkey has made people living in the area very excited. "The hybrid is gorgeous, but we don't want to see more of them," Ruppert said. "Both proboscis monkeys and silvered leaf monkeys may lack enough food and space to behave as they would naturally." In Borneo and around the world, human activities and climate change are hurting animal habitats. As natural habitats are lost, mating between different species might increase.