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With a fascinating past and more than four hundred years of history, St. Augustine is one of the nation's oldest cities and a national treasure. Located on Florida's Atlantic coast, it is home to many (impress) examples of European architecture and wild scenic views.

In 1513, an explorer found this land, he called La Florida. Then, in 1565, a Spanish conqueror (征服者) built a (settle) there, and named it St. Augustine.

Apart a 20-year period of English rule, Florida remained ruled by Spanish government until the United States took control in 1821. In the years after (it) founding, St. Augustine was attacked by range of people, the French, the English and the natives. They are said to have shot flaming arrows at the city's defensive building, (set) it on fire. So far, nature (strike) the city with two hurricanes. Still, St. Augustine (exist) now.

After the city recovers, visitors shouldn't overlook it. It has suffered much in history. Hopefully, visitors will come and perhaps support the coast recovery while discovering Florida's (century) of history and miles of coastal beauty.

The overlap (重叠) was3. In this 1-week summer camp, we aimed to show students that there is a(n)4 from the agricultural work their communities have done for generations to STEM.

The program aiming to help students from5 families out was personal for me because I, too, grew up in an agricultural town where college wasn't the6 path — it was the exception. I know the feeling of sitting in classrooms preparing for7, not leadership, and sensing some students will be8 by universities and others not.

I graduated from high school with a terrible 1.9 GPA, so community college was my only9. My first year there was marked by a series of10 and falling grades. But with instructors' encouragement, I eventually11. A decade and a half later, I had earned a master's degree at Johns Hopkins University — the outcomes I could never have12. Shortly after, I was even elected to13 a STEM program for students from migratory farmworker families.

Today, watching these students, I, as a tutor, still feel unbelievable given my14 beginnings. I know how15 that moment has changed me when someone finally sees in you what you could not yet see in yourself.

Saying something out loud, whether it's positive or negative, can make the thought that you're expressing seem more official, or public, than if you merely think about it. For them, working through a problem aloud helps them think more clearly and see how things fit together.

Some people report using self-talk to help them calm down in periods of negative mental states. Research, for instance, has found that when people are anxious or stressed, they are more likely to engage in self-talk. It is like giving yourself the support a friend would.

"I really do believe in the power of positive self-talk, at the gym, in the mirror, before a big meeting — all of that," says Carol Bergman, 52. She does it before she works out with "Come on, you got this!" or with "You look great!" if she needs to hear some kind words about herself from time to time.

In fact, we learn to talk to ourselves in childhood, where it is associated with better performance on tasks and challenging activities. As adults, we may return to speaking out loud when mentally or emotionally challenged. In such moments, it serves as an extra tool to help us focus and think and solve problems. So talking to yourself is not being as strange as you think you are.

A. However, we do it less as we grow older.

B. Self-talk also helps people stay motivated.

C. Here are some ways to put it into practice.

D. It's a superpower that we all naturally possess.

E. It can be useful in many different situations in life.

F. Speaking emotions aloud makes them manageable.

G. Some people use self-talk to sort through a challenge.

Yet they do interact if given enough time. Even in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, crashes are ineluctable. And when two space rocks go "crash" in the main belt, big impacts blow lots of asteroid fragments (碎片) out into space.

In many cases, these fragments stay on much the same orbital path as the parent asteroid, although they gradually separate from it because of slight speed differences. After thousands of years, some fragments might be clear across the Sun, but their distance from the Sun and the shape and direction of their orbits remain similar. Such conserved features are collectively called an asteroid's orbital elements. The groupings sharing orbital elements are identified as "families", which are named after the largest asteroid in the group.

Studying asteroids by focusing on their families can help us make a good guess about what properties a newly-found one has if it belongs to a better-studied family. Care must be taken, though. Some very large asteroids have differentiated materials in the center and on the surface, so confirming those guesses usually requires taking spectra (光谱), the time-consuming process of breaking an object's incoming light into individual colors to reveal its composition.

It's more than a mere academic exercise to find this particular branch of an asteroid family tree: Some asteroids are potentially risky, meaning they could crash with Earth some time in the distant future. If we know how they find their way to the inner solar system from the main belt to pose threats in the first place, we can defend our planet from future worrisome asteroids.

To understand boundaries, consider a mother who often comments on her adult child's weight. Asking her to stop is a request, not a boundary. Only when the request is ignored can a boundary be set. One effective approach, suggested by therapist KC Davis, involves refusing to internalize the other person's opinion. "I don't need to send her books; I don't need to convince her that I'm healthy," Davis explains. "I say ‘OK, Mom' and move on." Boundaries can also be expressed through clear statements — e.g., telling a disrespectful teenager, "I will not continue talking to someone abusing me" — or through silent actions, like not replying to an uncomfortable message.

Setting boundaries strengthens relationships by drawing a line between one's own needs and those of others, helping prevent emotional outbursts, says psychology professor Catherine A. Sanderson. In cases where the other person cannot meet one's expectations, boundaries allow the relationship to remain satisfying. Davis recalls a friend who frequently failed to show up for planned meetings. Instead of trying to change her friend's behavior, Davis stopped making frequent plans and adjusted her expectations, allowing their occasional visits to become genuinely enjoyable.

Mental health experts identify three types of boundaries. Rigid boundaries involve avoiding close relationships and difficulty trusting others, while loose boundaries involve oversharing personal information, tolerating disrespect, and struggling to say no. Ideally, individuals should aim for healthy boundaries — valuing one's own wants and needs, being open to close relationships when desired, and refusing when necessary. According to Tawwab, achieving balance and flexibility in boundary-setting is essential, as overly rigid or loose boundaries can damage relationships.

On a cloudy summer morning, a team of 15 women, all over the age of 65, search the pond for trash. Working in water up to eight feet deep, they recover a surprising variety of objects, including wooden planks (木条) and even a mud-covered fishing rod (竿). Their most impressive find is a long piece of metal, which requires several people to lift onto a kayak.

Despite the hard work, the women return to shore laughing and sharing jokes about their discoveries. They are members of Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG), a group founded in 2017 by Susan Baur, a retired psychologist. What began as a small effort has grown into a regular activity aimed at protecting local ponds. At first, to overcome the fear of dark water and hidden dangers, Baur focused on visible objects underwater. Over time, however, she realized that these "markers" were actually pieces of trash. Determined to make a change, she gathered friends to help clean them up.

For many members, the activity is not only about environmental protection but also about rediscovering a sense of purpose. Baur believes that being over 65 can be "an age of gratitude," when people appreciate both nature and their own abilities more deeply. She also hopes to challenge the idea that older women are limited by age.

Although some people question the group's name or suggest including younger members, OLAUG continues to emphasize the strength and value of older women. Through teamwork and determination, they prove that age does not prevent meaningful contribution. Instead, their efforts show that it is never too late to make a difference.

Put down the remote, shut off the streaming and don't miss this year's Television through Time Festival. With interactive exhibits and activities, Television through Time Festival is intended to honor the role of television in society and changes it has made to popular culture and personal memories over the past 75 years. It can bring people together and boost community interaction through a shared appreciation of classic TV shows and characters.

Highlights

From Mr. Ed to The Walking Dead, it has something for everyone. Visitors will share in the nostalgia (怀旧) for their favorite TV shows, artistically carved out of different materials, drawn on large boards or represented through other creative displays. Everyone can have a fun-filled time while "taking a break from all their troubles", as there will be bands playing theme songs at the event accompanying the experience. Visitors are welcome to step into the shoes of their favorite TV character or someone played by their beloved actor.

Event Pricing

Television through Time Festival is open, rain or shine. NO refunds or rescheduling. See below for details about pricing, parking, and our membership policies.

RWPZoo Member Discount: For Television through Time Festival, members save $2 off per adult ticket and $1 per child ticket.

（1）社团基本情况（如面向群体、活动内容等）；

（2）社团开设意义。

注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Jim,

Hearing that you are interested in the clubs set up in our school, I'd like to recommend one to you.

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Yours,

Li Hua

I've never been fond of cold water. If the2 isn't perfect, I won't3 myself from the pool's edge. I'm the person who spends twenty minutes4 into the water, lowering myself step-by-step, and allowing my body to get used to the icy depths.

Water was my father's playground but my battlefield. Raised on rivers, he couldn't understand why his son treated water like a   5. After I was born, we6 to central Florida, far away from his childhood rivers.

At Barton Springs, I sat7 on a rock while Dad gliding through the water like a fish. He paused mid-swim, looking over at me and8 perhaps for the first time that I had9 him here not from excitement, but from duty. With an encouraging wave, he urged me forward. I10 my shoes, jumped into the11 water, hesitation melting into a mix of pride and shock. When I surfaced, I12 my dad staring at me with glistening eyes. "Your grandfather brought me here when I was a kid." he13.

In that moment, I understood — courage isn't about loving the plunge, but choosing it14 fear. Our differences might isolate us like separate riverbanks, but shared leaps of faith can15 even the coldest waters between souls.

Nearly 1,000 students from grade 9 to 11 in Turkey joined the study. They were divided into three groups: one with no AI access (使用权) — the control group, one using ChatGPT, and one using GPT Tutor — an improved AI tutor designed by teachers which gave guidance instead of answers and included fixes for common mistakes. Over four weeks, students used these tools during practice periods, and then were followed by exams without AI help.

During practice periods, students using the ChatGPT scored 48% higher than those without AI. Those using the improved GPT Tutor scored 127% higher. However, in exams without AI, ChatGPT users performed 17% worse than the control group. GPT Tutor users, on the other hand, did just as well as students who never used AI. This shows that while AI can better shortterm performance, poorly designed tools might hurt real learning.

Researchers found that students using ChatGPT often asked for direct answers instead of trying to solve problems themselves. About 31% of their messages were simple requests like, "What's the'answer?" In comparison, GPT Tutor users spent more time asking for guidance or explaining their details. The safeguards in GPT Tutor — like detailed guidance — helped students think critically. Without these features, ChatGPT acted like a "crutch", making students less prepared for their own homework.

Surveys also showed another fact. ChatGPT users felt confident about their exam performance, even though their scores dropped. GPT Tutor users believed they learned more, even though their exam results were similar to the control group. This suggests that AI tools might create false confidence if not carefully designed.

In short, generative AI has great promise in education, but its design matters. Tools built with teacher expertise and focus on problem-solving can help students learn. Those that prioritize speed over understanding might do more harm than good.

As part of the study, 101 female students were put in standard kitchen and messy kitchen environments and were asked to write about a time when they felt in control or out of control. Next, they were given cookies, crackers and carrots. Students in the "messy kitchen" who wrote about feeling out of control ate about twice as many cookies as the people in the in-control situation.

The researchers found that a messy environment can actually make people more likely to eat unhealthy foods, but the person's mindset (思维倾向) within that environment can either trigger or protect against overeating. In the messy kitchen, women who wrote about a time when they felt in control consumed fewer cookie calories than the women who wrote about being out of control.

As the researchers pointed out, our mindset affects whether we will overeat unhealthy foods while in a messy kitchen. If we go into the kitchen with an "in-control" attitude, we might not eat as many cookies. But then again, why not try out cleaning up the kitchen and see what it does?

Everything that feeds you doesn't come on a plate such as your relationships, physical activity, and spirituality. Your home environment is also a big part of that nourishment (营养). So whether you tidy up your kitchen or your living room, paying attention to your living space (just like your diet!) can have a positive effect on health.

At 60, that voice grew louder, filled with the quiet fear that I had missed my chance to explore faraway places. Around the same time, I worked with Jack, a 30-year-old counselling client full of the same restless energy I'd kept deep inside for a long time. He dreamed of quitting his boring job, leaving his unhappy marriage and traveling around the world to rediscover himself. Talking with him every week felt like looking in a mirror, making me face my own fears: being laughed at, being judged and giving up my safe, predictable life. Jack's determination finally encouraged me to make plans for a six-week solo trip along Australia's wild western coast.

When my finger hovered (悬停) over the booking button, I secretly hoped the payment would fail, giving me one more excuse to hesitate. But I knew this mix of excitement and fear was normal — something I'd seen in my clients, especially older ones who held on to safety even when it was no longer good for them. As the booking confirmation popped up, I knew stepping into uncertainty, at any age, could bring growth, confidence and joy. My family's different reactions reminded me:   courage doesn't fade with age; it deepens, and it's never too late to chase the dreams I once put away.

Looking for support with your health? Here are some places that can help.

Crisis Support

If you are in crisis and worried about your own safety, you can call 999 or go to A&E. You can also reach Samaritans by dialing 116 123 or sending an email to jo@samaritans.org.

General Listening Lines

SANELine

SANELine provides support and information from 4 pm to 10 pm. You can contact them at 0300 304 7000.

Mind

Mind offers advice from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. You can call 0300 123 3393 or send an email to info@mind.org.uk.

ADHD Resources

To learn more about ADHD and get access to advice and services, you can visit the website adhduk.co.uk.

Financial Advice

For free guidance on any financial topic, as well as money tools and calculators, you can visit moneyhelper.org.uk.

Help with Eating Disorders

BEAT helplines are open from 3 pm to 8 pm on weekdays. You can check beateatingdisorders.org.uk to find your local helpline.

More Support

You can head to happiful.com for additional services and support.