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Then came the school's talent show. Posters everywhere read: "Find Your Voice" Funny but sad, Meher thought. Her art teacher, Miss Sofia, walked to her. "These are beautiful. Why don't you show your works at the talent show?" Miss Sofia suggested.

Meher shook her head nervously. "Me? On stage?" Meher thought. "With my stutter? impossible." But Miss Sofia smiled. "What if you didn't have to speak... just show your story?"

Miss Sofia's words kept Meher thinking long after class. That night, an idea flashed through Meher's mind. What if she told her story through animation (动画片)? Using her computer and a borrowed projector from Miss Sofia, Meher turned her sketches into a short animation — "The Girl Behind the Curtain."

As the images came to life, Meher felt something she hadn't felt in years — hope. The girl in the film stuttered, too. When people laughed, a shadowy curtain grew around her like walls. But whenever someone was kind or when she felt brave, she made openings in the curtain. Little by little, light broke through.

The day of the show arrived before Meher knew it. The night of the show, Meher stood behind the curtain. She didn't go on stage. But her animation played on the big screen. At first, there was silence. Then quiet voices. Then tears.

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When the animation ended and Meher's name appeared on the screen, a great cheer went up from the crowd.

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From that day on, "Mute Meher" disappeared.

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1.表示支持；2.陈述理由。

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Dear Alex,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Jane Goodall, the world's most famous primatologist (灵长类动物学家), is reported to have passed away at the age of 91. She earned her fame through her groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees in East Africa in the 1960s, which(complete) changed our understanding of both chimpanzees and(we).

Her work revealed that chimpanzees can make and use tools, which was once believed to be a uniquely human skill. She also observed them(eat) meat and engaging in complex social behaviors. These discoveries were regarded as major scientific(achievement).

While not(travel) widely for lectures, she lived mainly in her childhood home in England. Her death was confirmed by the Jane Goodall Institute,headquarters are in Washington, D. C.

Through her life's work, Goodall(highlight) the profound connection between humans the animal kingdom. She proved that one person's dedication can make significant difference. Her story will continue to inspire future generations of scientists and conservationists. We should all remember her message of hope and do our part(protect) nature.

I was so3 that I was going to buy myself flowers. I'd4 done this before. On the way home, I wondered why I had never really been5 to any flowers before.6, I'd been on this earth for over half a century.

7 in England, my immigrant family viewed flowers as8 since survival was our priority. Dad worked on the railways, and Mom, before her9, worked in a factory. Our small garden was filled with vegetables10 flowers, as Mom and Dad often said, "These will keep us alive if we can't get them from the11 ."

We also built an underground oven, where Mom and Dad would make flatbread. The smell of this flatbread12 us and anchored (使扎根) us to our lives in England. When Mother's Day came, Mom would say, "Why waste money on flowers? They'll just die. Buy shoes or coats instead." So, we kids made food for her at home. My mother13 years ago after a long illness. If she were still alive today, she'd probably14 her head at me for buying flowers.15, I still wish I'd had the chance to show her this beautiful flower and buy it for her on Mother's Day.

According to Travel + Leisure, the community group 5 Gyres Institute has developed an app called TrashBlitz that will record trash thrown away in national parks. By noting what kinds of trash are found, the goal is to encourage people to cut down on waste that pollutes the parks.

If you're walking through Yellowstone and find a place with lots of empty bottles or wrappers, you can use the TrashBlitz app to write down where the trash is and any clean-up work you do. This data can then be used to create plans for policy changes, including possible laws and activities to tell visitors to clean up and use things that can be recycled or used again.

The group's 2024 clean-up effort had 259 events at 58 sites, like Olympic National Park. The group collected information as well as reports from volunteers. Based on the data, they found the biggest problem is plastic, which makes up about 77% of all reported trash. Food wrappers are the most common type of plastic litter, but soda bottles, wet wipes, and bottle caps are also usual. Paper is the second most found trash, and metals and fabrics make up the rest.

"I found small colorful pieces of plastic in Biscayne National Park," a volunteer said. "I also saw lots of bags, cups, and takeout boxes broken into tiny pieces along the roads to Everglades National Park. The smaller plastic gets, the more easily it can enter the food chain and the harder it is to remove from nature."

TrashBlitz isn't just for parks: It works for local clean-ups in communities too. Recent reports include surveys in Los Angeles, Denver, and Austin. Their work is supported by laws: In 2022, the U. S. Department of the Interior said it would not allow people to use single-use plastics in parks.

But the Australian Reptile Park(ARP) in New South Wales is urging residents of nearby Sydney to suppress that fear, remain calm, and carefully collect both the spider and her eggs in a secure container so they can be used to make life-saving antivenom (抗毒血清).

Funnel-webs, whose most dangerous species lives in and around Sydney, are known for their deadly, fast-acting venom. Before the antivenom was introduced in 1981, 13 people died as a result of funnel-web bites. Since its introduction, there have been no fatalities.

The Australian Reptile Park issues this callout to the public every November when the spiders' breeding season begins and stresses its importance in helping to save lives. The zoo is the sole supplier of funnel-web spider antivenom, which it produces by milking the spiders collected.

"With breeding season upon us and the weather creating ideal conditions, we rely on spider donations more than ever," the zoo's spider keeper, Emma Teni, said in a statement. "Male funnel-web spiders have short lifespans, and with approximately 150 spiders required to make just one small bottle of antivenom, we need the public's help to ensure we have enough venom to meet demand."

The spiders frequent cool, damp areas with dense leaves, though the zoo warned that they can also be found in homes — especially in places like piles of laundry, shoes left outside, swimming pools and debris in gardens.

People whose lives had been saved by the antivenom also urged the public to participate in the program. "ARP and your antivenom program saved my life in 1994," Nicole Webber commented on the Australian Reptile Park's Facebook post. "I can only thank you all. Please do support the program with safely captured spiders and finance."

Over the following weeks, I became a regular. I would spend hours there, losing myself in the pages of different books. Sometimes, the owner would recommend a particular book based on our conversations. His knowledge and passion for literature were truly inspiring.

However, change was on the horizon. The city was developing rapidly, and new, modern shops were replacing the old ones. One day, I noticed a sense of gloom in the bookstore. The owner informed me that due to the skyrocketing rent and the competition from online bookstores, he was struggling to keep the doors open. It seemed that this little shelter of literature might soon disappear.

I was determined not to let that happen. I reached out to my schoolmates and local community groups. We organized a book fair in front of the bookstore, inviting local authors and artists to participate. We also set up an online crowdfunding page to collect donations. People from all over the neighborhood came to show their support. They bought books,donated money, and shared their own memories of the bookstore.

Thanks to the collective efforts, we managed to raise enough funds to cover the rent for a while. The bookstore survived this crisis. A community's love and support can preserve something truly valuable. The old bookstore was not just a place to buy books; it was a cornerstone of our community's cultural and emotional heritage, and it was worth every bit of the fight to save it.

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION INFO

The Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) is a yearly event celebrating contemporary art books and magazines. Founded in 2013, it is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and has now become one of the leading art book fairs in Asia. Each year, it showcases creative works from Singaporean and international exhibitors, including artists, designers, printmakers, etc.

WHEN

·Setup Date: 29-30 October 2025 (Wed-Thu)

·Fair Date:31 October-2 November 2025(Fri-Sun)

·Application Deadline:20 June 2025(Fri), 11:59 pm

BOOTH OPTIONS & PRICES

All prices in SGD.

Option 180 with Table = $492.00

·Floor space:180*150 cm

·Wall space:180(L)*200(H) cm

·Table size:180*60 cm

·1 Table+1 Chair

Option 180 without Table = $453.00

·Floor space:180*150 cm

·Wall space:180(L)*200(H)cm

·1 Chair

Option 240 with Table=$690.00

·Floor space:240*150cm

·Wall space:240(L)*200(H) cm

·Table size:120*60cm

·2 Tables+2 chairs

Option 240 without Table=$651.00

·Floor space:240*150cm

·Wall space:240(L)*200(H) cm

·2 chairs

Manpower must be arranged and provided at the exhibitors' own cost. exhibitors may present & sell items such as T-shirts, stickers, CDs, etc. However, SGABF requires at least 70% of items presented at each exhibitor's table to be books/ publications. For more information, please visit our FAQ.

The Real Champion

I loved running more than anything, and to me, success meant nothing but winning every race I joined. My classmates called me "Speedy Tom", a nickname I showed off like a prize. One autumn day, my school held a sports meet, and I, who had practiced after school for weeks, signed up for nearly all the running events. A big crowd filled the stands, chatting and laughing because everyone knew the running races were the most exciting part of the day. When the 400-meter race started, I dashed forward right away, leaving the other boys far behind. As expected, I crossed the finish line first, and the crowd broke into loud applause. My legs felt tired, but pride rushed through me. I felt like I could win anything.

The 200-meter race came next, and I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I took first place again, and this time the cheers were even louder. I jumped up and down happily, pumping my fists in the air. I didn't even look at the other runners who held out their hands for a shake. Winning was all I cared about.

Then it was time for the 100-meter race. Most boys gave up before it started, scared off by my two wins. Only one boy stayed: Sam. Sam was born with poor eyesight, but he loved sports and never said no to a chance to compete. The judge walked over to Sam, told him only he and I would race, and asked if he wanted to quit too. But to everyone's surprise, he shook his head. "I want to finish the race," he said firmly. I sniffed（嗤之以鼻）, saying to myself, "This is a waste of time. He can barely see and probably won't even find where the finish line is."

The starting gun went off, and both Sam and I ran forward. I quickly sped up, leaving him far behind. With just 30 meters left, I was already imagining the crowd's cheers for my third win. But suddenly, a sharp pain hit my calf. My leg had cramped（抽筋）up.

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I fell hard to the ground.

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Arm in arm, we walked towards the finish line.

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1．简介一位你最钦佩的科学家（经历、成就等）；

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Dear fellow students,

I'm so glad to be invited to this culture exchange activity and share my speech here.

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In the mountain valleys of Fujian Province, China, thousands of large buildings called tulou lie abandoned (遗弃). Once(use) for defense and collective housing, these buildings are important part of the region's natural heritage, some of them recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. However, the rural (农村的) communities surrounding these buildings have struggled(find) new roles and purposes for them.

Going beyond the need for conservation (保护), architect Xu Tiantian set out to reintroduce it into community life. The project suggests the adaptive reuse of abandoned tulou buildings, seeing it a pressing social strategy to address both their current state and the needs of rural communities. Rather than keeping the structures only as historical relics, it explores they can be reused to serve present-day roles.

By introducing new cultural and public(function), these structures can transform into community centers and public cultural spaces,(promote) rural economic and social development.

The process focuses on the collective memory and emotional(connect) to tulou. Working with local craftsmen and traditional building technologies(develop) a strong sense of pride within the community. The project also introduces new materials and building methods that work well with the(origin) styles thus keeping the character of tulou while creating new open spaces for public use.

Three years ago, things began to go3. The leaves started turning yellow too early, and some small branches dried up. A tree expert said a fungus (真菌) , made worse by warm weather, was the4. We tried treatments, but the tree grew5 each month.

Last autumn, we had to make a6: cut it down. It felt heartbreaking, like saying goodbye to an old friend. I didn't want its wood to go to waste, so I asked a craftsman named Cory to7 something from it. Weeks later, Cory brought a box. Inside were lovely wooden bowls, each with unique lines from the tree's growth rings. "Every mark here8 tells a story," he said — of rainy years, dry seasons, and its long life.

Holding the bowls, I9 the tree wasn't really gone. It had changed form, but its10 stayed with us. My kids now use the bowls for fruit, and when I touch the wood, I11 the happy times under its branches. Sadly, other local trees face similar12.Warm temperatures and new pests harm them. But these bowls give me13: endings can be new starts.

That maple taught me life isn't just about staying the same — it's about14, and finding beauty in what15. What once stood tall in our yard may be gone, but its warmth and memories never truly leave.