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Dear Sir/ Madam,

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Yours,

Li Hua

When it comes to foods that are more than worthy of being posted all over social media, Chinese sugar painting, a traditional Chinese form of folk art, deserves some time in the spotlight. Hot liquid sugar is used (create) two-dimensional figures like small animals. Sugar art is pretty popular children, but it's beautiful enough to interest anyone.

Hot sugar is poured from a small spoon onto a flat surface where the outline of the figure (draw) with a thick stream of sugar. Then (relative) thinner sugar is added to support the outline and fill in the figure of the body in a (combine) of zig-zags or other patterns, supported by a wooden stick. "Painting" artistic pieces from melted sugar (differ) from regular painting. Because the hot sugar cools down very quickly, the painter has to work quickly, (make) sure he gets every shape just right.

Customers traditionally spin arrow on a wheel. It lands on a certain figure is inspired by nature or wildlife in forms of a dragon, fish, monkey, bird or flower basket. This ancient Sichuan art form might not be as common` as it once was, but it still has the power to amaze (tourist) who come across talented street artists that make these amazing creations.

It wasn't insecurity that2 me to madness but the fact that this was my third time being the new kid. But this time dad's company3 my starting and finishing high school in the same place.

I emerged proudly in a patterned dress after riding (扫荡) my closet. I felt just as4 as I stepped off the bus. But my jaw5 to the floor when I found Mrs. Hutfilz, my English teacher, wearing the same dress as I did. I kept my head down and tiptoed to my seat, but the first day meant6 in front of the class, and7 it was my turn. I made it through my minute speech, until Hutfilz stood up,8 adding she liked my style. All the anxiety that had accumulated surprisingly9. My smile10 as I giggled with my peers. After class, I shared with Mrs. Hutfilz my previous understanding about coming into a new school and state. I was relieved to make a humorous and genuine11 with my teacher in the coming days.

This incident12 me that these are the times to have fun, and make memories, not stress about the unimportant details. Looking back, the ten minutes I spent13 my speech were really not worth it.14 my first period of high school may not have gone exactly the way I thought it would, Mrs. Hutfilz's great sense of15 certainly made the day unforgettable in the best way.

Whether you're communicating in person or on the phone, being a good listener is an important part of any healthy relationship. If you've wondered whether you could be a better listener, the answer is almost certainly "yes". Making sure the people in your life feel truly heard is something that you can improve upon.

You appear more interested when you invite the speaker to give explanations, by asking them things that need more than a "yes" or "no" answer. "An open-ended question is an invitation for the other person to say more, and continue going deeper into their train of thought, versus (与……相对比) a close-ended question that invites a factual answer," Dr. Bobby explains.

What you're expressing through your body language is as important as what you say. It's about looking in someone's eyes, smiling and nodding. Showing with your face that you're following what someone is saying is really important. Remember that looking into your laptop camera is like making eye contact, while breaking it to look downward makes it appear that you're doing something else.

"People can be considered as poor listeners when they don't understand what the conversation is actually about on a high level." Dr. Bobby says.   Maybe they're really just wanting to express their bad feelings, or talk about their day. So don't try to give suggestions; just listen instead.

A. Listening requires looking at problems from other's view.

B. In fact, people only want to get to know more about others.

C. This is equally key in virtual conversations on a video chat.

D. Sometimes, people simply want to talk about an unhappy situation.

E. This is something you can do to show that you're really listening.

F. Being a bad listener can break that person's trust in your relationship.

G. Listening doesn't always require offering solutions — quite the opposite, in fact.

Dr. Russo first noticed bat buzzing a few years ago. The noise struck him as similar to the sound of some bees. He wondered whether bat buzzing was a form of mimicry which helped to scare off would-be predators.

To test this idea, he and his colleagues first recorded the buzzing that captured bats made. Then, with protective clothing, they began the more dangerous task of recording the buzzing made by different bees. Computer analysis revealed that bees' and bats' buzzing were, indeed, similar.

Then the researchers recruited several owls. They put the owls, one at a time, in an enclosure with branches for them to stay on, and two boxes with holes in them. They placed a loudspeaker alongside one of the boxes and, after the birds had settled in, broadcast through it five seconds of uninterrupted bat buzzing and a similar amount of insect buzzing three times in a row for each noise. As a control, they broadcast in like manner several non-buzzing sounds made by bats.

During the broadcasts and for five minutes thereafter, they videoed the owls. After analysis, the results were unequivocal. When they heard both the bat buzzing and the bee buzzing, the owls moved as far from the speakers as they could. In contrast, when the non-buzzing bat sounds were played, they crept closer.

Dr. Russo believes this is the first reported case of a mammal using auditory mimicry to scare away a predator. They strongly suspect, however, that it is not unique. Anecdotes suggest several birds also make buzzing noises when their nests are disturbed. And with the result of the experiment, he therefore predicts that auditory mimicry is far more widespread than currently realized.

Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists     is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one's field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.

Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion of others can hold back your true spirit.

Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective into specific fields of expertise. The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.

Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. "I don't know where it will lead, but I'm excited I'm on this pursuit."

These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.

Wild edible (可食用的) plants are common in kitchens here. Hule's weed is juicy, which is found in mangrove forests. Harvesting some of the plant is helping conserve the mangroves, a globally endangered ecosystem of salt-tolerant trees that stop coastal erosion (侵蚀) and absorb storm damage.

Hule is head of Swamini, a self-help group set up by nine women from a fishing community in Vengurla who started Mandavi Eco Tourism in 2017. Vengurla is known for its beautiful beaches and seafood, but the climate crisis has made fishing for a living unsustainable, so people are trying to find other sources of income. They came up with the idea of running mangrove safaris (观光游) for tourists in Vengurla's Mandavi River.

The safaris offer visitors a unique hour-long tour of the mangroves. Food has also become a key attraction: local spicy coconut curries, with homegrown or wild vegetables. Tourists are encouraged to go crabbing, and their catch is cooked and served.

Hule only discovered recently that the weed was edible when she met tourists from another coastal city. She researched these leaves and learned that the salty plant is rich in vitamins. She made her own version of the fritters, with chickpea flour, and presented it at the wild vegetable festival. "It was an instant hit. This boosted the confidence to include these fritters in our restaurant menu," says Hule.

Swamini's lodging house also serves vegetarian meals and plates of fish and crab sourced from the river. "The satisfaction after the visitors enjoy our meal is the real currency. We had guests from London who were so happy with our food that they took down the recipe. Such people help our business grow. What more can we want?" says Hule.

We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes. We have such roles as project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.

Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community's access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.

Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you'll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who'll become your lifelong friends.

This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:

GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.

There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.

Find out more about joining a GDA programme:

Website:www.glodeve.org

Email:humanresources@glodeve.org

It was a chilly December evening, and the streets were filled with the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers. Emily, a shy and thoughtful eight-year-old girl, was walking with her mother through the crowded mall. They were on their way to buy a Christmas gift for Emily's grandfather, who lived alone in a small town a few hours away. Emily's family wasn't very wealthy, but they always managed to find a way to make the holidays special. This year, Emily had saved up her money for months to buy her grandfather a present. As they walked through the mall, Emily's eyes were drawn to a shiny toy train set in the window of a toy store. She had always wanted one, but she knew that buying it for herself would be selfish. Suddenly, Emily stopped in front of a small jewelry shop. In the display case, she noticed a beautiful silver pocket watch, engraved with delicate flowers. "Mom, look at that watch! Grandpa would love it, "Emily said excitedly. Her mother smiled and nodded, knowing that the watch was a bit more expensive than they had planned, but seeing the sparkle in Emily's eyes, she decided to make it happen. After buying the watch, Emily and her mother continued their shopping, feeling happy and content.

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As they were about to leave the mall, Emily noticed a homeless man sitting by the entrance, shivering (v.颤抖) in the cold.

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That evening, as Emily and her mother drove home, Emily thought about the true meaning of Christmas.

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Dear Jim,

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Best regards,

Li Hua

Have goals

If something is important enough for you, it should be written down somewhere as your goal. Whether it is losing some weight or finishing a course with a certain grade, having a goal to reach is important for your motivation. You can certainly have more than one goal.

Set a schedule

Daily or weekly schedules give you more of a feeling that things are being accomplished (完成). Students who set schedules for themselves tend to be a bit more organized and aware of everything that is happening around them. For example, they usually like studying for a few hours now and then they can hang out with their friends later.

If you fail to hit your goals, adjust your goals to make up for your past mistakes. Take a step back and assess (评估) what you are doing and change it. It's okay not to reach goals, as long as you can acknowledge it honestly and make positive changes towards meeting your goals. But sometimes you just fall short. Knowing that it's okay and move on, you can pick yourself back up quickly.

The above self-management skills are essential for your development, which can truly change your future. So take it seriously and find ways to improve yourself!

A. Be honest to yourself

B. Assess yourself honestly

C. But there are certain things that work for most.

D. You can break it down to yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily ones.

E. As long as you have a clear schedule, it's possible for you to achieve them all.

F. They're able to think in advance about what they need to accomplish now or later.

G. This step is especially hard because you want to feel good about yourself and achieve your goals.

Their 14-year-old son, Mike, is a prodigy. He is a member of Mensa, which is the world's top IQ club. He completed his high school, associate's and bachelor's degrees all in three years. That's not all. He also ran two tech companies, founded a third one that works towards controlling the population of lionfish, an invasive species.

But the parents are proud that they were able to help Mike with his social skills along with his intellectual skills. Melissa told CNBC that people expected "Young Sheldon" before they met her son. Young Sheldon is a television show about a child talent who is an indoor man and lacks social skills. "But once they talk to Mike, they understand that he's just a normal 14-year-old that happens to be able to do amazing things," said Melissa.

Mark and Melissa got to know about their child's intelligence when he entered preschool. A child psychologist told them that their son would need a different course to support his fast development. Many parents aren't comfortable with putting their children with 18-year-olds, but Mike's parents saw the value in letting their child go through it. "I wanted him to be social and be able to deal with all the different personalities in the classrooms with older children," said Melissa.

The parents shared that they were able to do this by letting Mike find his own voice and put it to use. "We let him order food when he's 3 or 4 from the waiter or waitress and introduce himself to people. Those kinds of things are done to encourage him to engage with everyone else and be more comfortable talking to others outside of our environment," said Melissa.

Thanks to his parents, Mike has learned to get along with young and old alike.

Since my first visit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never agree because the walls were so old that some stones were loose and falling. However, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally I had all my courage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.

"I want to climb the stone walls." I said. "Heavens, no! You'll hurt yourself!" The response was just as I'd expected. But before I left the room, I was stopped by my grandfather's loud voice. "Now hold on just a minute." I heard him say. "Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to learn to do things for himself."

"Go," he said to me, "and come and see me when you get back. " For the next two and a half hours I climbed those old walls — and had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures. I'll never forget what he said. "Fred," he said, smiling, "you made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, there's only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are."

Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same: my message to children at the end of almost every visit. "There's only one person in this whole world like you," the kids will hear me say, "and people can like you exactly as you are."

For Ye, a 25-year-old from Weihai, East China's Shandong Province, the local 24-hour library is an invaluable resource as she is preparing for the civil service exam. Hired full-time, she finds that traditional library hours do not meet her study needs. "The traditional local libraries usually open at 9 a. m. and close at 10 p. m., which isn't convenient for working people like me. I can only devote myself to studying early in the morning or late at night," Ye said.

Similarly, Ma, a 20-year-old sophomore from East China's Anhui Province, often visits a 24-hour library in Huai'an. During long holidays such as the summer and winter vacations, she goes there almost every day, staying for up to nine hours each time to study subjects like computer science, English, and law, according to Ma. "This library is very quiet as many people are studying. It motivates me," Ma noted, although she admitted that occasional noise can be a distraction.

A social media user surnamed Luo often visits a 24-hour library in Beijing's Xicheng district. "The place is packed with more people reading than working, and others preparing for exams. The atmosphere is quite peaceful," Luo told the Global Times. "There's a noticeable increase in visitors at night, including seniors with children and professionals, but most go there to read. It feels quite relaxing. Now, besides cafes, there's another place for me to go after work in the evening ," Luo added.

According to a national reading survey, in April, the average Chinese adult read 4.75 physical books and 3.40 e-books in 2023. As of the end of 2023, China boasted 3,246 public libraries with a total collection of 1.44 billion books, marking a 5.6 percent increase from 2022.

Everyone is nervous and nobody knows where to go for classes. Thinking about making new friends might make you feel nervous, too. But don't worry. You are not alone. You are going to school with a group of students who are also your age, and we have several tips to share.

Forget your fear and just talk to someone.It might be easier said than done, but try to take a deep breath and voice. Don't be afraid to approach people. Introduce yourself and start a conversation about something you have in common. Sit in the middle of the classroom with as many new friends around you as possible.

Join clubs.

Join after-school activities that interest you and make friends in the club. If you don't join anything, you will be just going to class and then going home. Being in a club forces you to be more social.

Stay clean.

No one likes a bad smell that could knock someone over. Shower every day, brush your teeth and wash your hair. Try to make yourself look neat, whatever you wear.

Be respectful of people's differences.

Everyone has his or her own opinion about the world and everyone believes in different things. It's a good thing to have friends with different opinions because you can each share your own.

We hope these tips can help you. The Student Union is always ready to offer help. And you are welcome to join us!