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A university exchange program led him to Beijing's National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, where he trained3 despite no Chinese language skills or background in Peking Opera. "Though I had physical strength,4 its unique movements was a new challenge," he recalls. His noticed5 came in the classic Sanchakou, playing a comedic innkeeper battling in darkness — a perfect6 for his acrobatic (杂技的) skills and humor.

Traditional Chinese stories7 him, so he has created two theater pieces in recent years. His children's play The Monkey King has been performed over 150 shows. "We8 the Monkey King to Swedish kids and they were deeply9 in the legend, especially when they saw him leap to life," he says. Pilotti also attracts children by10 them. After almost every11, he hosts a small workshop to teach the children some movements. Beyond theater, he12 Sino-Swedish ties through TV appearances, online content, and forums. His myth-based work Jingwei earned13 for "sparks of East-West fusion."

Now, Pilotti aims to co-create shows with Chinese and Swedish actors, calling it "true cross-cultural14." For him, combining Peking Opera with physical theater embodies cultural resonance (共鸣) — a journey15 by Chan's films and sustained by equal passion.

Just as you need a destination before starting a journey, a read-a-thon requires clear goals. Prioritize setting a reading target: Will participants aim to collectively read 500 books in a week? Choosing a charitable purpose comes next, for example, to restore a community library. Sharing these objectives upfront helps participants understand how their reading efforts create real-world impact.

For local groups like classmates or neighbors, host an in-person gathering at a community center where everyone reads together. For broader reach, use apps to track reading progress online. Many modern read-a-thons blend both approaches: using digital tools to monitor milestones while organizing offline book-sharing sessions to spark connections.

As the event concludes, ensure all donations are carefully verified (核实) and securely transferred to the chosen cause through trusted platforms. Also, celebrate achievements — award certificates to top readers, display infographics (信息图表) showing how funds will be used, and share photos of beneficiaries (like students holding new books). These steps turn abstract numbers into heartfelt stories.

From classroom reading clubs to city-wide reading relays, read-a-thons prove that when books meet compassion, reading transcends personal enjoyment. Just like the slogan from a high school event last year, "Every page you read makes the world a little better."

A. Turn efforts into action.

B. Tailor the event to your participants.

C. It becomes a torch that can light up others.

D. Donations are made with the amount of reading.

E. It is a beneficial activity to improve reading skills.

F. They are equally important, like two wheels on a bicycle.

G. This inspiring shift reminds everyone that their pages turned truly count.

Jacobs argued that urban planning should prioritize the lived experiences of residents over abstract expertise, but conventional planners often relied on statistical models and aesthetic (审美的) ideals, ignoring the practical knowledge of city inhabitants. The East Harlem Housing Project was a typical example of this disconnect. While officials celebrated its modernist towers and expansive lawns, residents criticized its isolation and lack of community integration. When local residents' needs conflicted with central planners, the resolution all too often fell in favor of the "experts".

Jacobs knew that decentralized planning was the best way to make the most of local knowledge. The urban planner's best course of action is to allow individuals to create their own plans drawing on their unique preferences and local knowledge, helping build and maintain the spontaneous orders making urban life work. It concerns the natural order emerging from decentralized planning: sidewalks that help keep streets safe, diverse residential and commercial uses, and self-governing communities.

The spontaneous orders are the result of human action. By allowing individuals to organize themselves in relation to one another, natural urban orders emerge as flexible frameworks, empowering individuals to shape their environments according to local contexts, mirrored in New York City's 1811 Grid Plan, which provided a flexible foundation for diverse, adaptive development over centuries and enabled residents to make choices about housing, commerce, and public spaces while respecting the complexity of urban life.

Jacobs stood up to centralized urban planning and celebrated the wisdom of average people. Now, she has laid the groundwork for an urban revolution to come.

But this picture of curiosity is incomplete. Consider the appeal of murder-mystery movies, where viewers enjoy the suspense rather than rushing to the ending. This reflects a different flavor of curiosity — one enjoys the journey of discovery rather than demanding quick answers. A study published in National Academy of Sciences explains that while curiosity can drive an urgent desire for answers, it can also set people up for moments of discovery.

In the study, more than 2,000 people watched short videos of animated (动画) lines gradually forming shapes online. While watching each video, the participants reported how curious they were about what the drawing would become, how confident they felt about their prediction and how joyful or frustrated they felt with their curiosity changing as a video progressed. They were also given the choice to either keep watching the videos slowly unfold or skip to the end. Interestingly, greater curiosity motivated people to slow down and continue watching to experience the winding path to resolution, greatly avoiding early answers.

The findings differ from the previous studies because watching events unfold over time may be more engaging than simply wanting a missing answer. Further, curiosity may be more enduring (耐久的) when people assume that answers are on the way. When opportunities to seek information are abundant, curiosity may favor its patient accumulation. However, when waiting appears unproductive, individuals turn to immediate resolutions.

The finding underlines the complexity of curiosity, opening avenues for new explorations. Learning new things can be tough, but harnessing curiosity can help us enjoy the process of learning and delight in overcoming challenges, much like solving a detective story.

Deborah has long used poetry as a tool for good. After graduating with a degree in creative writing, she worked with dementia (失智) patients in a nursing home, reading and composing poems for them. One day, while doing her routine work, she spotted an old ambulance, which kickstarted an idea — she could bring poetry to more people in need. Thus, the Emergency Poet was born, witnessing Deborah travelling the country to offer guidance.

In 2019, Deborah transitioned from her mobile practice to a fixed location in Shropshire. Despite the initial feedback that her idea was unrealistic — investors doubted the business model, potential customers were hesitant to embrace the unconventional concept of poetry as therapy (疗法), and even local authorities were unsure how to categorize and regulate such a unique establishment, Deborah stood her ground. She kept offering one-on-one poetry consultations herself, thoughtfully picking out and recommending poems that matched each visitor's specific emotional state. She also put effort into making the shop feel homely and welcoming, and carefully selected poetry books on display. The Pharmacy has gone from strength to strength, being awarded Regional Independent Bookshop of the Year in 2024, managing to convince people of its value.

Deborah is certain that the practice of the Poetry Pharmacy will grow more popular with time. She may be right: In early 2025, the American Medical Association agreed to include poems and related interpretations in their publication, based on studies showing that poetry can comfort patients and healthcare providers. Deborah said, "The next chapter is bound to be a good one!"

Event Certification Requirements

For an official marathon, it must be greater than or equal to 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km). If the course is not certified, the Race Director must provide documentation showing how the course was measured, including at least two measurements using an odometer (里程表) or GPS.

Major Governing Bodies

◎ IAU: International Association of Ultrarunners

The IAU is the global governing body for ultramarathon events. Founded in 1984, it works closely with World Athletics to regulate races that exceed the traditional marathon distance.

◎ WA: World Athletics

Formerly known as the IAAF(International Association of Athletics Federations), World Athletics is the global governing authority for all track and field, road running, and race walking events.

◎ ITRA: International Trail Running Association

While the IAU and WA mostly govern road ultras and timed events, ITRA focuses on the wild world of trail ultrarunning. Founded in 2013, ITRA fills a crucial gap by creating standards specific to trail races.

International Events

If an event involves multiple countries, the portion of the route in the host country must make up at least 50% of the total distance to be counted. The participant must provide written assurance to the Race Director.

Race Results and Documentation

Participants are encouraged to maintain proof of event completion, such as a finisher's certificate or medal. If an event allows early starts, the Race Director must ensure that the time for early starters is properly recorded.

One pleasant New-year morning, Edward rose, washed and dressed himself in a hurry. He wanted to be the first to wish a happy New Year to his family. He turned up at every door of the house, and shouted the words of "Happy New Year" in an excited voice. After a quick breakfast he hopped along the street like a happy bird, greeted and repeated the words to those he met.

When he came back, his father gave him 50 dollars, saying he could buy whatever he had been wishing for. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some interesting books that he had seen at the bookstore located near the river through the city. He thanked his father and danced out of the house again with a light heart, intending to buy those books.

As he ran down the street, he noticed a poor family, the father, the mother, and three children shivering with cold in the winter wind. "I wish you a happy New Year," cried Edward as he was happily passing on. The man took a look at the happy boy and shook his head sadly.

Edward stopped and said, "It seems that you do not belong to this country." The man again shook his head, a confused expression flashed over his face, for he could not understand or speak English.

But the poor man pointed to his dry mouth, and to the children with hungry looks, as if to say, "These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time."

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Edward realized that these poor people were in trouble.

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"My dear boy," said his father, "Here are a dozen of books for you."

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2.活动内容；

3.活动反响及意义。

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Tech Festival Highlights Innovation and Creativity

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This new teaching method by the teachers since the beginning of this term.

The tech company is reported a new smartphone model next month.