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As a cultural sign, the pillow is deceptively soft. Since at least the 16th Century, the humble pillow has been given unexpected meanings. The Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu tells a famous story about a wise man who meets a depressed young scholar at an inn and offers him a magic pillow filled with the most vivid dreams of a seemingly more fulfilling life. When the young man awakens to discover that his happy 50-year dream has in fact come and gone in the short space of an afternoon's nap, our impression of the pillow's power shifts from wonder to terror.

Subsequent writers have likewise seized upon the pillow. When the 19th-Century English novelist Charlotte Bronte poetically observed "a ruffled (不平的) mind makes a restless pillow", she didn't just change the expected order of the adjectives and nouns, but instead she made unclear the boundaries between mind and matter - the thing resting and the thing rested upon.

It's a trick perhaps Bronte learned from the Renaissance philosopher Montaigne, who once insisted that "ignorance is the softest pillow on which a man can rest his head". On Montaigne's thinking, intelligence and happiness confront each other forever in a pillow fight that only one can win.

With the words of Tang, Bronte, and Montaigne, we can perhaps more easily measure the attraction of the global pillow fight. Like a ritual of release, the annual international pillow fight amounts to a kind of cleansing, a brushing off of daily worries: an emptying of the world's collective mind. Rather than a launch-pad for weightless rest, the pillow is a symbol of heavy thought: an anchor that drags the world's soul down - one that must be lightened.

As the storm got closer, lightning fell a few hundred meters from us, and hail (冰雹) whitened the streets in minutes. This was a totally new experience for me, and I ran into my father's arms in terror. I was afraid. But I was also in awe. Like the pull of a horror movie, my fear developed into fascination as I grew older. When a thunder storm broke out at night, I would rush to my window to witness a brilliant show in the night sky. I would wait in eager anticipation, equipped with my parents' camera, ready to try and capture a flashing moment.

An interest in storm photography arose from these youthful attempts. What once frightened me now gave me a strong rush, especially the first time lightning struck just a few meters away from me, an experience which resulted in me capturing a splendid photo of the moment. From that moment on, I realized that I absolutely had to chase storms throughout southern Italy.

The truth is that storm chasing is quite dangerous, especially to those who set out to chase storms without acknowledging the risks involved or respecting nature. Most accidents caused by lightning occur outdoors. You are most at risk in the mountains, but all large and exposed places such as a lawn (草坪) or a soccer field can also be a dangerous place during a storm, especially anywhere in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches or outdoor pools.

One day soon I will set off to expand my storm chasing journey beyond Italy's horizons. I would love to go to Venezuela where electrical storms are guaranteed almost all year round on the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo. Maybe that will be the day that my parents finally accept the choice of my career.

As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an array of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community. From the band concert to the choral concerts, each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students.

The December 12 Eagles Band Concert filled Woodruff Auditorium with melodies that captured the festive spirit.On December 14, the Foundations Christmas Choral Concert featured spirited performances by our 7th graders. The finale of seasonal fine arts showcases occurred on December 18 in Brady Theater with the Senior Chior Concert,spotlighting high school singers.

A highly anticipated tradition,the school-wide Holiday Assembly on December 19, hosted by esteemed Fine Arts Department Chair Mr.Kaminer, embodied the true essence of the holiday season. Angelic songs filled Young Gym, followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the "best costume" winners received their awards. Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.Following the event, students merrily left school for the holiday break.

Looking toward 2024, anticipation builds for the Brookhaven theater spring productions. "Something Rotten!" promises high-energy comedic performances by theater students, while "Tuck Everlasting" assures a moving portrayal by talented Foundations students. Furthermore,the Brookhaven Dance Company will hold their showcase April 11 — 12 in Woodruff Auditorium. Tickets will soon be available for purchase.

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If you have not heard of Yangshi Lei, (acknowledge) as the honorable name of the Lei family responsible for imperial architecture during the Qing Dynasty, then you have missed an important detail about the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Garden.

All the above great cultural relics and popular tourist attractions have been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, surprisingly enough, they are all designed by the Lei family. (represent) the great achievements of science and technology in ancient China, their architectural practice covered a wide range of city planning, imperial palaces, gardens, temples, princes' residences and schools.

Yangshi (refer) to architect or architecture in Chinese. Yangshifang, the then government authority similar to the National Architecture Design Institute today, was in charge of the (adopt) of the site, design and construction of imperial architectures.

(incredible), eight generations of the Lei family were appointed director of Yangshifang consecutively from 1662 to 1911, who showed a great preference architecture.

With so many architectural works on the UNESCO's World Heritage List, the Lei Family is unique phenomenon in the architectural history throughout the world. Apart from the grand architectures, China has another treasure left by the Lei family — design drafts. In the National Library of China alone, there are up to 20,000 architectural design drafts, each of plays an important role in the research of the history of the Qing Dynasty and architecture developed at the time.

One of the most exciting areas of development is smart home technology.. They can automatically adjust lighting, temperature, and even security settings based on our preferences and routines. This not only enhances convenience but also increases energy efficiency.

Another area rapidly evolving is transportation.. Self-driving cars, for instance, promise to reduce traffic accidents by eliminating (根除) human error, which is a factor in the majority of collisions (碰撞) . Furthermore, the integration of electric vehicles into our daily lives is becoming more seamless (无缝的), thanks to improvements in battery technology and charging infrastructure (基础设施).

. With virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, we can now experience vast environments and interactive content from the comfort of our homes. This trend is particularly evident in entertainment and education, where these technologies are being used to create more engaging and personalized experiences.

. As more devices become connected, concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity grow. It is essential that these systems are designed with robust (稳固的) security measures to protect users' personal information.

A. The rise of autonomous vehicles is reshaping urban planning and public transportation.

B. These systems allow our homes to become "smart".

C. While the benefits of these technologies are clear, there are also potential downsides.

D. In the aspects of entertainment and education, digital innovations are changing the landscape.

E. The Internet of Things (IoT) connects everyday objects to the internet, enabling them to send and receive data.

F. Technology will continue to play a vital role in shaping the way we live, work, and play.

G. Virtual and augmented realities offer new ways to interact with digital content.

Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information, but they also present some dangers. By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism. To use a theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we can each create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. This unreal state of unconcern can become addictive as we separate ourselves a safe distance from the cruelty of our fleshly lives, where we are imperfect, powerless and insignificant. In essence, we have been provided not only the means to be more free, but also to become new, to create and project a more perfect self to the world. As we become more reliant on these tools, they become more a part of our daily routine, and so we become more restricted in this fantasy.

So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.

Would a celebrity have been so daring to do something dishonorable if he had had to do it in person? Doubtful. It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what's acceptable without facing the consequences of "real life."

Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for humans, but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely important for human well-being.

The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several hundred park-goers, asking them to submit (呈递) a written summary online of a meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then examined these submissions, coding (编码) experiences into different categories. For example, one participant's experience of "We sat and listened to the waves at the beach for a while" was assigned the categories "sitting at beach" and "listening to waves."

Across the 320 submissions, a pattern of categories the researchers call a "nature language" began to emerge. After the coding of all submissions, half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to visitors. These include encountering wildlife, walking along the edge of water, and following an established trail.

Naming each nature experience creates a usable language, which helps people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and meaningful to them. For example, the experience of walking along the edge of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in the park. Back downtown during a workday, they can enjoy a more domestic (国内的，家庭的) form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch break.

"We're trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen, we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it," said Peter Kahn, a senior author of the study.

Attenborough, who received a degree in natural sciences from Cambridge University, joined the BBC full-time in 195. He travelled around the world with his Zoo Quest programme, highlighting different creatures. Afterwards, he created his iconic series Lifeon Earth in 1979. Since then, he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.

His recent documentary with World Wildlife Fund, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough's later work. He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his-decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before·further serious damage can be prevented. This programme was widely streamed and considered a "wake up call" for the world. While Attenborough is far from the first or only voice to raise this call, his reach as a respected and powerful figure within the BBC provides a useful platform.

Although he has received countless awards, Attenborough has used recent accolades (荣誉) as a chance to focus once more on the planet. Shortly after winning the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, he sent an urgent message about the state of the planet to all viewers. in Frozen Planet Ⅱ. Even after his 97th birthday, he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.

Big Bus Tours Los Angeles

Price: $ 47. 20 for adults; $ 39. 20 for kids

Duration: 2 hours

TMZ, known for its celebrity news-fueled television show and website, operates this bus tour that takes travelers through Hollywood in the hopes of seeing their favorite celebrities. During the two-hour trip, TMZ guides will take you to celebrity hang-outs in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and more. The guides even bring video cameras in case a passing celebrity is willing to give an interview.

Ultimate Hollywood Tours

Price: $ 44 for adults; $ 34 for kids

Duration:2 hours

Keep your eyes peeled for Hollywood A-listers on this two-hour open-top bus tour, which promises to drive by dozens of celebrity homes. The bus will also cruise down Rodeo Drive and pass by the Hollywood Walk of Fame landmark and the Dolby Theatre, among other celebrity haunts (常去的地方). Visitors appreciate the guides' sense of humor and knowledge. They also say this is an excellent way to see the major attractions in Hollywood in a short amount of time.

The Real Los Angeles Tours

Price:$ 40

Duration:2 hours

During this historic walking tour, travelers will learn why Hollywood was selected by movie industry pioneers in the early 20th century. The two-hour tour also stops at unique sights, such as the oldest house in Hollywood. But major attractions aren't forgotten either: You can expect to see the Capitol Records Building, the Dolby Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other sights. Reviewers enjoy the informative guides, and even locals say they discover things they never knew about the city.

Open Bus Tours

Price:$ 35

Duration:2 hours

Admire the mansions of Hollywood's rich and famous as you wind through LA's posh neighborhoods on this two-hour, open-air bus tour. Then, pass by iconic sights, such as the Hollywood sign and Mulholland Drive, before cruising along Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip and other well-known Hollywood locales. Most reviewers give the tour high marks, applauding the amusing and informative guides.

Paths have become familiar after years of hiking. But rocks and tree roots have magically appeared from previously1 ground.

Certainly I hit my toe against or2 on some unseen barriers. Fallen branches from last night's storm3 in wait. Layers of autumn leaves create a false floor through which my trusting footsteps4. Sometimes a piece of moon donates some light to the mystery path. But when skies are dark, there are no5 clues (线索) for where I step.

My very first night hike was during summer camp on a warm August night in the woods. Our leader6 bright flashlights so we would not scare away the night creatures we hoped to find.

"See with your feet," the leader told us over and over again.

7, that advice took effect. With8 and courage, it didn't take long before our feet became sensitive to the ground's textures (质地) and irregularities. Toes learned to9 for barriers before trusting full weight on feet. Holes and dips in the ground were detected in10 of possible fall.

But mistakes11 happen. My foot gets caught on a trip and I fall. Since the pace is slow, there is little damage except to pride. Once12, I pause to feel the firmness of earth beneath me.

On my way home, as dawn13 day, I think about how similar night hikes are to journeys through life.

The same rules often14 for both: slow down, concentration, "see" with new senses — and don't be scared. Although the path is full of15 — hidden barriers, false surface, wet floor — the earth is solid and firm beneath. It is the nature of night ground. It is the nature of life.

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