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Located next to the Notre Dame Cathedral (巴黎圣母院) in Paris, the Kung Fu Daoxiaomian restaurant has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking to taste the delicious daoxiao mian. During the Olympic Games, its popularity has (absolute) skyrocketed and Guo Zhanglong, the restaurant's owner, has gained about 10 million followers on Chinese social media platforms.

Guo, born in Yantai, Shandong province, caught the (rise) wave of homemade short videos began recording his experiences in France. During the Spring Festival in 2022, Guo organized a celebration which (attract) more than 200 people. Because the prepared dishes weren't enough, his mother-in-law filled the gap by making some daoxiao mian, which was instant hit.

In October 2022, Guo opened the restaurant to sell daoxiao mian in Paris, which he decorated with (element) of Chinese culture, such as lanterns and Chinese knots. Despite his initial thought of adjusting the recipe (meet) the tastes of foreigners, Guo took the suggestion from his mother- in- law to keep the original one that had been perfect for 850 years and gained (accept) beyond his imagination.

This year, Guo was invited several exchange activities where he shared his story. With the help of short videos, Guo believes that more talented creators will join him to help Chinese culture go (globe).

Research on classroom-based group work reveals a paradox (悖论): while cooperative learning can be highly effective, merely placing children in groups often proves unproductive. The solution lies in teaching children how to cooperate effectively. Teachers play a crucial role in this process through their interaction with students.

To ensure effective group work, teachers must first raise students' awareness of the purpose and value of group activities. More importantly, they need to teach students how to engage in reasoned discussions, known as Exploratory Talk. This involves considering everyone's viewpoints, justifying opinions with reasons, and making collective decisions. In Exploratory Talk, participants engage critically but constructively with each other's ideas, invite contributions, and seek further explanations.

Successful cooperation requires a reasoned discussion, which can be facilitated by establishing a set of "Ground Rules" for Exploratory Talk. These rules guide behaviors such as asking for information, seeking and providing reasons, and evaluating proposals. Ground Rules help children work towards joint conclusions, respect opinions, and develop their ideas. For instance, children learn to ask, "What do you think? Why?" and listen attentively to each other's responses, reaching reasoned conclusions.

Exploratory Talk enhances group activities as a powerful learning tool. Certain activities, like Talking Points, are particularly effective in stimulating such discussions. Talking Points are inspiring statements designed to encourage children to share their knowledge and uncertainties on a specific topic. Research indicates that Talking Points bring about more imaginative and extensive responses than traditional questions. They help children focus on the topic and compare their viewpoints with others. As they discuss, children realize that their ideas can develop with new evidence and that classmates are valuable resources for new thinking. With proper guidance, the students will soon begin to see their ideas flowing. And gradually they will learn to participate fully not only in education but also in life as well.

The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU's School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months.

The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an" affiliative (亲和) function," or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions.

Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more "readable," suggesting that a lively face makes one's intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked.

The findings challenge the "poker face" common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one's face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, "Being facially expressive is socially advantageous." So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf.

Kanien'keha, the Mohawk language, is endangered, and for decades, McComber has worked hard to operate a native language school. At the turn of the century, as it encountered more barriers, McComber looked around the world for help and inspiration, and Karetu was the answer. "Don't wait for money or approval; just do the work," Karetu told him. It's the same message Karetu carried with him decades ago, when te reo Maori, the Maori language, was also on the line.

In the early 1970s, young Maori advocates in New Zealand marched to the government, demanding Maori be taught in all public schools. In 1982, Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi established Kohanga Reo, an engaging language program where Maori was the only language taught, spoken and used both in the classroom and at home, and the courses focused on their history and culture. "Grandparents became teachers," she says. "The difference-maker was that the Kohanga Reo was entirely community-led. Families raised the money to rent classroom spaces, and volunteers planned and taught classes."

Translated in English as "language nest", the Kohanga Reo model quickly became an important cultural export and inspired other minority communities worldwide. "Our parents ruled," a student of McComber's nest school says, "They wanted to teach us the beauty of our language, our culture, and who we are. And it has given me the confidence to speak and read with ease in both English and Kanien'keha."

The model helped communities view the world through their ancestors' eyes, ensuring the survival of their way of life. "It's not just about language," McComber can now answer that question. "It's everything."

The floating (流动的) homes of Lake Titicaca

More than 500 years ago, the growing Inca Empire began to occupy the Uros' mainland villages. To resist this threat, the Uros began to build the floating islands with the water- resistant plant called totora, which grows in the lake and is the lifeblood of the Uros community.

The perfect desert town: Ghadames

Ghadames is an impressive example of environmental planning. Thick walls delay the sun's heat entering a building during the day, and radiate that heat back to the sky at night. By morning, the walls have cooled again. Skilful use of available building materials achieves the maximum comfort with minimal means.

Spain's fairy-tale houses

Known as pallozas, the round houses are built from just a handful of materials: stone, wood and dry grass. Thick stone walls depending on what was available in the area block the cold and conserve internal heat. Inside, the palloza's fireplaces are essential for maintaining a constant temperature, making it energy-efficient.

The Himalayas' ancient design

The structures in Himachal Pradesh were built by an ancient technique known as kath kuni. Wood and stones create a fantastic balance. The wooden frames (框架) lessen the stress on the openings during an earthquake. Thick stones hold the whole building firmly in place. Above all, pieces of wood interlock together, which makes the structures remarkably flexible, allowing walls to move in case of an earthquake.

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