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Insects play a very important role in the ecosystem. Bees and butterflies help pollinate (授粉) flowers and crops, which is necessary for the growth of plants. Ladybugs and beetles eat pests that damage plants, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. However, with the loss of natural habitat, the number of wild insects is dropping rapidly around the world. According to a 2025 study, the number of flying insects in urban areas has dropped by 60% in the past 20 years, which has a bad influence on the whole ecosystem.

Insect hotels are easy to make and can be placed in gardens, balconies, parks and even on the walls of buildings. They provide a safe place for insects to live, lay eggs and spend the winter. "Many people think insects are harmful or annoying, but most of them are our good friends," said Li Ming, an ecologist from Beijing Forestry University. "An insect hotel is not just a home for insects. It's a small ecosystem that helps keep the balance of nature in our cities. It also helps people, especially children, get close to nature and learn to respect every living thing."

In many Chinese cities, such as Shanghai, Chengdu and Hangzhou, insect hotels have been built in community parks and schools. Some schools even hold competitions for students to design and make their own insect hotels. "It's a great way to teach children about environmental protection in a fun way," said a primary school teacher in Hangzhou. "When children build an insect hotel, they not only learn about different kinds of insects, but also understand their responsibility to protect nature."

Wang Yue's grandma was a well-known paper-cutting artist in the village. When she was a little girl, she would sit beside grandma for hours, watching her turn a piece of red paper into vivid pictures of flowers, animals and folk stories with a pair of scissors. However, as she grew up, she found fewer and fewer young people were interested in this old art. Most of the paper-cutting artists were elderly people, and the skills were at risk of dying out.

After quitting her job, Wang Yue spent two years learning the basic skills from her grandma and other old artists in the village. She not only mastered the traditional skills, but also brought her modern design ideas into the art. She created paper-cutting works with new themes, such as aerospace heroes, winter sports and rural revitalization. She also made paper-cutting into stickers, bookmarks and lamp decorations, which were popular among young people.

In 2023, Wang Yue opened an online shop to sell her paper-cutting products. To her surprise, her works were very popular, with monthly sales of over 10,000 yuan. She also set up a free paper-cutting training class in the village, teaching over 50 left-behind women and young people the skills. "Paper-cutting is not just an old art. It carries the culture and memory of our nation," Wang Yue said. "I want to make it alive in the modern times, and help more people in my hometown live a better life with this art."

Welcome to the 3rd China Youth Eco-Art Festival, a national event combining environmental protection, art creation and youth practice. This year's festival will be held from July 15 to August 5 in Hangzhou, with a series of creative activities for young people aged 12-25. All activities are free to join unless noted.

Sumi's daughter Anna had always been called "Number 23." Every time the school released exam results, Anna would always end up in 23rd position among 50 pupils. Always 23, regardless of topic or term. Every time Sumi heard that nickname, it caused her concern.

When Sumi stayed with her friends, their discussion nearly always turned to their children. You know how it goes-one parent discusses their child's piano honors, another boasts about math olympiads or leadership responsibilities. While others were honoring these "great youngsters," all Sumi could think about was Anna and her unpleasant nickname, Number 23.

Sumi had done everything to help Anna with school-hired professional tutors, bought fancy stationery, even packed brain food. And Anna tried. She gave up sketching, paper cutouts, and many others. She moved from one class to another, endlessly trying. But then the indicators started showing-she lost her appetite, couldn't sleep, and sweated all the time. Eventually, she got terribly sick. That was when Sumi gave in. She stopped pressing and Anna bounced back to being the cheery little child they knew.

One day, Sumi and her friends went on a weekend trip with their families. During lunch, two kids got into a heated quarrel over a single slice of dessert. No one could calm them down. Then Anna stepped in. "Let's flip (抛) a coin," she said. Simple as that. Boom-problem solved. Everyone was astonished.

Later, on the journey back, they got delayed in traffic. The kids were getting restless. Anna? She started delivering jokes like a big sister. Even the adults laughed. Then she took the leftover candy boxes and started changing them into animals-paper elephants, lions, and birds. Before everyone said goodbye, she presented one to each youngster as a gift. The other parents were shining with appreciation. For the first time in years, Sumi felt something well up in her chest-pride.

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Not long after, Sumi got a phone call from Anna's class teacher.

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That afternoon, Anna returned home, the Class Star certificate in hand.

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A Visit to the Youth Science and Technology Fair

When visiting Chongqing for the first time, Joshua Guvi was worried that the city he'd seen on social media couldn't possibly be as cool in real life. However, the Canadian travel content(create) found himself completely amazed by the "8D city's" multilayered reality, where sky trains run through residential buildings what appears to be the ground floor might actually be the 12th floor.

Chongqing's growing global appeal(reflect) in Guvi's experience. He showcased the city's cyberpunk feel, which has becomesocial media phenomenon. One of his posts of its surreal architecture received over 17 million (like) on social media. This kind of online appeal has translated into remarkable growth in Chongqing: inbound tourism rocketed 184% last year, with American visitors(show) the most notable increase despite limited direct flights.

Local tourism professionals confirm this trend. Chen Ming, who(found) a travel agency last year, reports receiving hundreds of monthly bookings, of Americans account for 20%. The city's unique spatial design never fails(astonish) visitors, just as it did for Guvi, who concluded, "I wish we had stayed even(long) there." His initial concerns have clearly been replaced by strong recommendations, mirroring how Chongqing continues to surpass expectations and establish itself as China's latest must-visit destination.

I could always count on my grandfather to show me a3 way of seeing things. For a man of his age, his mind remained4 and he was always willing to learn something5. Yet, this openness didn't mean he accepted every change without reservation.

One afternoon, while we were looking up at the sky, I turned to grandpa with a6, "Isn't it incredible that we have actually sent men to the moon and back?"

"Well, yes. I don't7 the achievement," he hesitated. "But to be honest, it was a8 day for me when men landed on the moon." I was totally9 by his answer.

Grandpa went on, "Years ago, before we had such10, it was the moon that we looked to for11. We worked outside and traveled by its light; we planted and harvested by its phases; we looked to it to forecast the weather. There was something12 about it." Then he added, "But landing on it showed us there was nothing there. All I knew about the moon disappeared. The ancient guide we13 was nothing but a dead rock. That broke my heart."

Grandpa's eyes held such sadness — I just can't14 that image even now. However, when he was finished that day, I was more15 to some things I had never considered before.

Lauren says the idea came from pure desperation. But after Lauren told her daughter about this new role, she just stopped crying. "We went to school early," Lauren recalls. "She stood there with her teacher, and they just let her join in." Once the teacher learned about the idea, he was fully supportive. He said,"Whatever helps her come to school."

Since that morning, her daughter hasn't looked back. She takes her gate duties seriously. Now she's the one rushing her mom out the door each day. She tells them their parents are coming back and that it's okay.

The change didn't just ease her daughter's anxiety. Now she began to see school not as something to fear, but as a place where she belonged.

What made the story attractive isn't just the viral moment — it's the quiet beauty of a mother recognizing exactly what her child needed: a sense of purpose and pride. "She really believes she's helping those kids who are sad," Lauren says. And honestly, she is.

"Every day she's at that gate, waiting, ready to help," Lauren says. "And every morning she's the one telling me, ‘Come on, Mommy, we can't be late — I have to be there for the other kids.'"

A. She wants to feel appreciated.

B. She even helps other kids who cry.

C. It also opened up something new inside her.

D. Her daughter's mood changed almost instantly.

E. She was stressing out and didn't know what to do.

F. Now, mornings that once began in tears end in joy.

G. The experience offers a deep insight into childhood.

The stress and anxiety experienced on Monday seems to ease as the week unfolds. But is the stress and anxiety biologically distinct? Furthermore, could the fleeting changes in mood leave a mark on people's body even after they stop working? To answer these questions, Professor Tarani Chandola from HKU, looked into the phenomenon, focusing on the stress hormone cortisol (皮质醇).

When we experience a stressor, the brain activates the release of cortisol, which helps us to manage short-term stress. But constant high levels of cortisol disturb the brain and bodily systems, increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

Chandola studied 3,511 participants aged 50 and older in England, and the results were striking. Older adults who reported feeling anxious on Mondays had, on average, 23 percent higher levels of cortisol up to two months later, compared with those who felt anxious on other days. And the effect was not limited to those still working; retirees who felt anxious on Mondays also showed higher cortisol.

Why might Mondays, in particular, have a powerful effect on the body? One possibility is that the shift from the weekend to the high demands of the week is essentially stressful. Also, some people become anxious on Mondays so routinely that it becomes an automatic bodily response.

For some people, Monday blues are constant stressors. Hospitals may need to plan for the increased risk of heart attacks and other health events on Mondays, especially among older adults. In addition, international practices like meditation, mindfulness, regular physical activity or good sleep might help people adapt to the start of the week and have long-term health benefits. Finally, researchers will need to investigate why some people are resilient (适应力强) to Monday anxiety while others are not. That question might open the door to interventions that help people start the week not just with a groan but with greater resilience.

The new scenery marks a major milestone in campus sustainability. In 2025, UCLA became the first university in California to earn the Green Grounds Certification from the nonprofit Re: wild Your Campus, which recognizes the school's efforts to improve human health and biodiversity.

For years, colleges have used rewilding as a way to restore biodiversity and bring a more natural look to their grounds with native plants. But too often, they miss a critical piece of the puzzle: the chemicals being used elsewhere on campus. While wildflowers bring buzzing bees, true ecological restoration is weakened if pesticides (农药) and fertilizers are used.

This is why Re: wild Your Campus created the Green Grounds Certification-to center both chemical elimination and rewilding and to link them together. Schools that are taking such a holistic approach to campus management can be honored and uplifted.

Adopting a holistic approach to land care does more than just create healthier campus environments; it reinforces the reality that colleges are interconnected microcosms (缩影) of larger environmental systems. In many cities, universities offer some of the largest areas of open space, yet the chemicals applied to grasslands can impact nearby rivers, lakes, and drinking water. Students and all the teaching staff are increasingly recognizing this, leading to more advocacy for introducing native species and stopping using harmful pesticides.

Beyond environmental health, a rewilding approach can help safeguard human health. Students are closely connected to the outdoor settings of their colleges where pesticides can stay in the air, settle on picnic tables, and be tracked into dorm rooms. Through a holistic approach, institutions can ensure that the grounds students walk on daily are free from poisonous substances, for the health of all.

And that's exactly what some schools like UCLA are doing. Their leadership shows that sustainability means finding new ways to care for the land responsibly-for people and for the planet.

"In those first two weeks I was thinking: ‘What have I done?'" James said. "I had horrible blisters (水泡) for the first 10 days. The gout (痛风) struck all of a sudden, but I took some medicine and it went away. Now I feel fine."

James's progress along the coastlines of Great Britain is being tracked by experts from the University of Exeter, who are keen to find out the effects of such an extreme challenge on an older person.

The challenge is to do, on average, a marathon every day. Some days, it might be a bit less; others a bit more. There is no set route. James has a plan but adapts and changes it. As for fuel, he is not following the sort of diet an exceptional athlete might adopt. He has cereal, bacon, cake and fish and chips for dinner, washed down with a couple of beers.

"It's all about routine, about getting up and leaving at the same time," said James. "I love the physical challenge. I'm not especially talented at things, but I can keep going."

The Exeter researchers assessed James before his departure and he sends data daily for them to analyze. They are studying his calorie intake, oxygen levels and muscle measurements. He has lost about 10kg but the team has seen no ill-effects to his health.

James, who is raising money for Cancer Research UK, passes the time by listening to music and is also learning Welsh. By the time he gets to Wales, he hopes to be able to order a beer in the language. He thinks the most difficult stretch physically will be the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall. "I'm kind of hoping that by then my body will be completely conditioned and I'll be able to cope with that."

Country-Specific Trends

There are significant variations in digital travel engagement across different countries.

American and British consumers displayed a relatively high level of digital engagement in travel, with 15.8 activity days per month. This suggests a growing preference for online platforms for travel planning and booking. The widespread availability of high-speed internet and the popularity of online travel agencies likely contribute to this trend.

In contrast, Japanese consumers exhibited the lowest digital engagement in travel, with only 5.8 activity days. This indicates a continued reliance on offline channels and a slower adoption of digital tools in the travel industry. Cultural factors and a preference for personalized service might explain this unwillingness to adopt online travel solutions.

Brazil saw its citizens engage digitally with travel an average of 13.9 days per month. Its digital success comes from a comprehensive national strategy aimed at employing digital technologies for economic and social progress.

The Road Ahead

The travel industry must work to persuade consumers to switch to online tools, yet it also stands to benefit from a growing market. By developing easy-to-use platforms, offering tailored recommendations and ensuring smooth booking processes, travel companies can speed up their digital transformation and meet the demands of today's travelers. Still, integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality could further refine the digital travel experience and attract new customers.

The familiar smell of garlic, soy sauce, and onion spread through the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom's braised pan- fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.

"Charis, over here!" My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.

As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunch times resurfaced. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses, or stay away from me when I brought homemade Chinese food, tofu. I remembered how my embarrassment shifted to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.

I had argued with my mom that I wanted "normal" food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom's face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in because she worried about my making new friends every time we moved. So for the remainder of middle school, my mom packed odorless (无味的) , non-Chinese fare like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush to get to her new job and packed me leftovers from dinner.

As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my bright lunch bag under my seat before anyone noticed the strong smell. I looked up to see the other girls at the table, opening their normal American lunches. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a new acquaintance, asked where my food was.

"I'm not really hungry," I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she said, "Then, I'll eat it!" The other girls laughed — apparently Katrina was known to be the lunch scavenger.

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I didn't want to be rude to a new friend, so I reluctantly dragged out my lunch bag and unzipped it.

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It took me a second to recognize that my homemade Chinese food was not being rejected.

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Xiao Xue, the 20th of the 24 solar terms, usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, (indicate) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. Xiao Xue literally means "minor snow." During Minor Snow, it starts to snow lightly in many places, (especial) in northern China, and the temperature continues to drop.

The name "Minor Snow" suggests that the snowfall at this time is not heavy, it's a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.

There are also many traditional customs which (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and (potato) in the cellar (地窖). In southern China, people start making sausages and cured meat. Fishermen begin to dry fish for the winter, and the neat (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.

In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There's a special liquor during Minor Snow called "Light Snow Liquor" is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious on a cold winter day.

Her life changed3 thanks to the compassion of a stranger, Tamie Konzier, who noticed Betty struggling while serving her family at Eat'n Park.4 by Betty's spirit, Konzier decided to take action. Instead of just leaving a generous5, Konzier wanted to make a real difference. She shared Betty's story online and encouraged6 through a GoFundMe campaign. What started as a single act of kindness quickly captured the7 of thousands.

Within 24 hours, contributions8 from strangers moved by Betty's story. The total rapidly9. People across the country were inspired to support someone they had never met, showing the power of human empathy in action. When Konzier returned with her son to10 the funds, the total had reached a(n)11 $328,739.18. Betty, overwhelmed with gratitude, now has the ability to cover bills, enjoy her golden years, and live a life she could not have imagined before this act of12.

Betty's story13 us that empathy doesn't require fame or a platform. Simple and14 acts can create change far beyond what we imagine. In a world often focused on hustle and competition, moments like these15 as examples of humanity at its best.

Many people have met someone who always makes situations stressful and hopeless.. That's because they likely don't see a problem with their behavior. Here are tips to handle this kind of people and keep your own mind calm.

Avoid getting defensive. Stay calm, and be aware that you will never win in an argument with impossible people — they are referred to as "impossible" for a reason. In their mind, you are the problem.. They feel that your opinion doesn't matter because you are guilty, regardless.

Try to ignore them. Even if you cannot avoid impossible people in your daily life, don't think about them on your "off" time. Remember that stressing about the person all the time is the same as giving them your precious time when they don't even care about you.. That way you aren't wasting time by thinking about what the person said or did constantly.

. Impossible people offer valuable life experiences. After dealing with them, you will be able to get along with most other people more easily. Try to keep perspective, and realize that what may seem crazy to you may be another person's only way of coping. Try to view these communications as a way to build strengths.

Be careful not to copy the bad habits of people who are impossible to deal with. You often learn behaviors from others around you. Because of this, you might accidentally start doing things you don't like. When you react to them, you could end up acting just as illogical as they do..

A. Be the opposite of them

B. Consider what you can learn

C. Do other activities and make new friends

D. Catch yourself when you start to do this

E. So nothing you say can convince them to see your side of the story

F. Pointing out that these people are difficult and demanding won't help

G. An impossible person is convinced that they have already made a mistake

Published in Science Advances, the research monitored microbes in the northern Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea. By comparing waters close to reefs with open ocean areas during both winter and summer, and collecting samples every six hours, the team uncovered clear daily and seasonal patterns previously missed. They employed advanced methods like genetic sequencing and high-resolution imaging to track bacteria, microalgae, and microscopic predators with great detail.

Key findings emerged. Reef waters consistently had lower counts of bacteria and microalgae compared to open waters, pointing to active removal by reef life. In contrast, populations of heterotrophic protists — tiny predators that consume bacteria — reached their highest levels at night, sometimes increasing by 80%. This nighttime spike emphasizes predation (捕食) as a major force driving changes in microbial communities.

Another major discovery involved Symbiodiniaceae, the microscopic algae (微观藻类) that live in symbiosis with corals. Their genetic markers peaked around midday in reef waters, suggesting a daily cycle tied to light availability and coral biological activity. This highlights the reef's active, not passive, role in organizing microbial life. As co-author Dr. Frada stated, "Reefs generate daily patterns that repeat with the seasons and affect how energy moves through the system."

Importantly, the study found that these daily microbial rhythms were as powerful as seasonal changes, stressing the critical need to consider time of day in ecological studies. By combining genetic, imaging, and environmental data, the research provided a comprehensive, time-based picture of microbial life around reefs. It not only deepens our understanding of reefs' broader ecological influence but also paves the way for new conservation approaches that use an understanding of microbial rhythms to protect these vital ecosystems.

Sleep divorce is a practical response to common sleep problems, such as snoring, different bedtimes, disagreements over room temperature, shift work, and so on. And stress-related sleeplessness are among the main reasons couples consider sleeping apart. Importantly, this choice is not a legal separation nor a sign of marriage trouble.

Several forces are driving this trend. First, sleep troubles are rising worldwide, linked to noise, stress, and late-night screen time in modern life. Second, snoring affects up to half of adults, far more than many realize. Third, health is becoming a higher priority than tradition; couples now see good sleep as essential to well-being, just like diet and exercise. Finally, younger generations are redefining relationship success, valuing flexibility over fixed rules about how couples "should" sleep.

Interestingly, sleeping separately often brings couples closer. With better rest, they report fewer arguments, better moods, and clearer communication. Poor sleep can make people easily annoyed and less empathetic, while solid rest supports emotional strength.

Experts note that sleep divorce is helpful when partners feel bitter due to constant sleep interruption, wake up tired despite enough time in bed, or deal with heavy snoring. But it can backfire if it's used to avoid dealing with relationship conflicts, if one partner feels lonely or rejected, or if the decision is not mutual. Therapists advise couples to talk about it as a health choice for both people, not as a way to escape each other. As health and relationship satisfaction take priority over old expectations, sleeping apart may become a normal option for more couples in the future.

He asked his students to pick a historical figure and write a detailed story from that person's own point of view. The task was confusing at first, but soon the classroom was full of active questions and discussion. One student learned deeply about the life of a young soldier in World War I, writing a sad and moving story of the mud, fear and fragile friendship in the trench lines. Another told the story of a female scholar from the Renaissance, making up a tale of her love for learning being held back by social rules. The thorough research and creative care for how the figure felt that the students showed was amazing.

Mr. Johnson was surprised by the big change in his students. The essays he got were not just correct; they were full of real feelings and a clear understanding of people's thoughts. The students had stopped just repeating facts and truly connected with history, seeing historical figures as people with many different sides instead of just names from a long time ago. In later class talks, their questions changed from "What happened?" to "Why did they feel that way?" and "What would I have done?". This story-writing method didn't just help them remember facts better; it built up their ability to think deeply and their real care for how others felt.

Inspired by this success, Mr. Johnson has now made story-telling a regular part of his lessons. He believes that when students learn to experience history through story-telling, they do more than just remember it — they start to understand its long-lasting effects on their own lives and what it means to be human in general. In his classroom, history is no longer just a subject about the past; it has become a talk with the past.

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