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She was certain that the bird needed medical3. Ariel draped (批) her jacket over the bird's head to keep it4, cautiously picked it up, and held it in her arms5. And then a thought struck her: What should I do now?

Her best solution was the recovery center,6 that was across the East River and on the other side of town. How was she going to7 a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way?8, some strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a9 to a nearby subway station. On the subway, no one seemed particularly bothered by the10 passenger. Ariel called the recovery center, and Tristan, an animal-care manager,11 Ariel at the subway station and drove them to the center. The staff determined the swan might have lead poisoning and12 to get the swan back up on its feet. Sadly, even with all that TLC, the swan contracted (患上) a bacterial infection. Two months later, it13.

It's a disappointing ending, out the real story is just how far some people are14 to go to save a swan—literally. In all, Ariel traveled two hours by foot, car, and15."That's the perfect summary of what she is," said Tristan.

The seaside is one of the best places for an outing in summer. You can do many activities with your family there, like walking, swimming and surfing in the sea and playing on the sand. Do enjoy the many recreational opportunities you have.

Have a picnic. Going for a picnic with the whole family is always enjoyable. You can get away from the house and enjoy foods together in nature.It is a great time to chat with the family and appreciate the fantastic scenery.

Go camping. Having a camping trip with the whole family in state parks is also a good idea. There are many fun things you can do when you go camping. But you need to check on all your camping equipment. And make sure your tents have been put up well enough to resist any weather.

Do some hiking. Hiking is an outdoor activity that allows you to be active outside. It's a great activity to do with the family while on vacation. It will not cost you anything and is ideal for both the younger children and the older ones.

A. Visit the beach.

B. Walk along the river.

C. It is always hard to select appropriate camping places.

D. It's also an activity where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.

E. It's a lot of fun to sit around a campfire and watch the night sky overhead.

F. Even spending time doing simple things maybe a wonderful bonding experience.

G. You can even go a little further to have a picnic instead of going out to eat nearby.

While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, this is not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar. On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits (传播) saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease. The result of the bite can be minor or as serious as death.

Because a mosquito can bite many people in its life, it can carry deadly diseases from one person to another very easily. More than 700 million people become sick from these diseases every year. At least 2 million of these people will die from these diseases.

In some households, mosquito nets are placed over beds to protect people against being bitten. Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies, and certain kinds of fish. Bringing more of these animals into places where mosquitoes live might help to cut down the number of mosquitoes in that area. This is a natural solution, but it does not always work very well. Mosquitoes can also be killed with poisons or sprays. But these sprays may also harm other plants or animals.

Although mosquitoes may not seem as scary as larger, more powerful animals, they are far more dangerous to human beings. But things are changing. It is highly likely that one day scientists will find a way to keep everyone safe from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.

The company also encourages parents to help their children use real names, or they can set the "teenage mode". The app will also introduce new content, ranging from science experiments and museums to art exhibition and natural scenery, to inspire younger teens.

Experts remark that limiting the usage of Douyin is an active measure which is of great benefit to minors (未成年人). The decision will push other Internet platforms with short videos to consider setting similar limits. Self-management and voluntary change of the platforms can make them more socially responsible.

Douyin had at least 490 million users in November 2020, according to a media research firm. The Chinese government control the large amount of time minors spend on their services. In June, China changed the Minor Protection Law, which requires Internet service providers —including social media apps—to "set up corresponding (相关的) functions such as time management, content restriction and consumption limits for minors."

Last month, China prevented online gamers under the age of 18 from playing on weekdays and limited their play to just three hours most weekends. A series of measures have been taken to further ensure the safety of businesses focused on the next generation, from a heavy hit on after-school classes to rules for online gaming and videos.

We don't think an excuse is required, but here is one of many great reasons why you should book your next ski holiday now-our saver week discount is coming to an end! All of our holidays are discounted by￡100 per person every week in January and mid-March.

Why do we recommend January skiing?

Undoubtedly your primary concern when choosing a ski holiday is the snow. With temperatures at their coldest and slopes (斜坡) at their quietest, it's safe to say good snow conditions are almost guaranteed.

New year, new gear! For those of you renting equipment and/or clothing, you can be sure to find some brand new hire ready to carve through that fresh January powder.

If you're looking to avoid the busy school holidays, you've hit a jackpot. The slopes are empty and you don't have to wait long!

If you're unsure about January, mid-March skiing could be for you.

March has an excellent track record for snowfall and you're guaranteed to spend most lunch times bathing in the sun! March can offer the best of both worlds with fresh snow and blue bird days.

Similarly to January holidays, March is often far quieter than December and February periods. Remember, the sooner you can get up those lifts, the sooner you can slide down the freshly cleaned pistes (滑雪道).

We're confident we have a ski holiday perfect for you. Don't wait though, book before the end of the month to save ￡100 pp. Call us now at 0208 875 1957!

Li Wei, a high school senior, had always felt confused between her mother's expectation and her own dream. Her mother, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, ran a small clinic in their town. The air inside was always filled with the earthy smell of dried herbs. Her mother had long hoped Li Wei would take over the family business. "Medicine is a good job, and it connects us to our roots," her mother often said, pointing to the old books lining on the shelves.

But Li Wei's heart belonged to classical dance. She spent hours practicing in secret, and her room was full of posters of international dance groups. One evening, while helping her mother prepare herbs, Li Wei accidentally knocked over a jar of ginseng (人参). As she hurried to clean up, her mother's voice cut through the silence: "You're too distracted. This is why you can't focus on your studies — and the clinic."

Li Wei's cheeks turned red. "I don't want to be a doctor!" She shouted. "I want to dance!" Before her mother could answer, Li Wei grabbed her bag and ran out, leaving the clinic door moving.

Weeks passed, and the tension between them reached boiling point. Li Wei avoided the clinic, spending long hours at dance practices even though her knees had become swollen and red. When she did come home, the house was full of cold silence, broken only by the occasional noise of her mother's tool grinding (研磨) herbs. But Li Wei couldn't miss the way her mother's eyes looked at her dance shoes, or the soft sighs that came from her during their rare talks. She was eager for her mother's support.

Then came a big chance: a national dance competition. Li Wei's hands shook as she filled out the application form, her heart beating fast. But when she looked at the bottom of the page, she felt scared. The form needed a parent's signature, a sad reminder of the gap between her and her mother.

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Li Wei stared at the application form, her mind racing.

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The day of the competition arrived, and Li Wei stood backstage, feeling nervous.

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A composting (堆肥) program at The Wesley School in Los Angeles is helping students get hands-on experience and ways (handle) human-driven climate change. For the past year, all the leftover food waste from the school has gone into composting containers rather than a landfill it would be buried and would produce planet-warming gases.

The school's composting program (come) into being in 2022, and this year, the school held a（celebrate) to reveal what happened inside a series of five-foot-tall containers. Steven Wynbrandt, a local farmer composting consultant who has helped the school with its program, broke the ties that held the container closed. Rich black compost spilled out from the container.

The school will use the compost on plants around campus. Some will (offer) to families that want to use it at home, and whatever is left will be donated.

It takes two hours for the container to be emptied and prepared to receive next day's lunch leftovers. The other containers remain full of food waste that is in the process of (break) down. Decorated (poster) on the outside of each container indicate when they can be opened so that the next generation of plants on campus can benefit the rich soil.

Today, James is a(n)5 adventurer. Alongside her successful climb of the world's6 peak in 2007, she was a member of the first all-female team to7 a tiring 650-kilometre ski race to the Magnetic North Pole in 2005, and in 2014 she set the8 for the longest non-stop open-sea kayak crossing in UK waters.

Yet ahead of her first exploration at the age of 18, James had9 her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. "It's only by10 our comfort zone that we understand our true potential," she explains, "That's when the11 happens."

James encourages would-be adventurers not to be12 by the conventional image of the rugged (粗犷的), hardy explorer. "I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring13 to an exploration," she adds, "Sometimes, it's only out in the field that someone's14 talents emerge,15 in the process of exploration."

We all know what it's like when a conversation dies off and you're left to sit in silence. Thankfully, filling these silences isn't as difficult as it may seem. Read on to learn how to initiate small talk and deal with awkward silences.

• Think of topics ahead of time.

Before attending a social event, think of a few "go-to" topics to jumpstart a dead conversation. This will help you to fill the silences instead of struggling for words in the moment. Recent news, local events, popular books and television shows are all good fallback options.

• Ask open-ended questions.

Ask questions that have more than one possible answer. They help avoid resulting in short response. For example, instead of asking, "Did you like your high school?", you could ask, "What did you like about your high school?"

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As with any good conversation, the biggest key is to listen. If they respond to your question with a short statement such as "Yes"or "No", that might indicate that they aren't comfortable talking about a particular subject. Instead, talk about something that you know they're interested in. For example, "I heard you won your football game the other night. I'd love to hear about it."

• Give a compliment (表扬).

For example, you could say, "I really like your shirt. Where did you get it?" This could move the conversation in another direction while making the other person feel good. Stick to saying nice things if you're trying to make small talk.

A. Keep the conversation flowing.

B. It also allows you to spend more time together.

C. Listen carefully and respond to their reactions.

D. There's only one word to describe it: awkward.

E. This is always a safe bet, as long as it's appropriate.

F. Such questions are likely to get the person talking more.

G. However, avoid some subjects that may cause arguments.

But zoos have to support themselves, and the sorts of animals that draw crowds are not necessarily the sorts that most need help. This makes prioritization unavoidable.

"I think it's a bit of a cop-out to say the public wants to see x, y, or z," says Onnie Byers, chair of the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group. "This allows institutions to avoid making hard choices. Plenty of species need exactly the expertise that zoos can provide. I would love to see a trend toward zoos' phasing out species that don't need that care and using the space for species that do."

Under tight budgets, conservation programs tend to be led by large big-city zoos. But littler zoos are increasingly joining in. The Miller Park Zoo, one of the smallest zoos in the country, is hoping to figure out how to breed an endangered subspecies of squirrel which doesn't require much space.

Sadly, for every success story like the wild bison, there are dozens of other species hanging on the edge of extinction. The po‘ouli went extinct a year or two after the San Diego Zoo made a last-ditch (最后) effort to save it. When the final bird died, his body was immediately sent to a special room in the zoo. Along with thousands of other identical-looking containers, the tubes of po‘ouli cells represent what might be described as a beyond-the-last ditch conservation effort: the Frozen Zoo.

For now, at least, all but one of the species in deep freeze still have flesh-and-blood members. But it seems safe to predict that in the coming years, more and more will go the way of the po‘ouli. After they die, they will, in a manner of speaking, live on — one last hope, suspended in a frozen cloud.

In the study, participants practiced a simple task in which they pressed keyboard buttons corresponding to the direction of arrows that lit up on a screen. But there were patterns hidden within the task that the participants were unaware of — and they learned these patterns without consciously noticing them. The researchers found that when participants reported letting their minds wander, they adapted to the task's hidden patterns significantly faster.

"This is an exciting and important piece of work, especially because the authors opted for a nondemanding task to check how mind wandering would affect performance and learning," says Athena Demertzi from the University of Liège in Belgium. Previous related research focused more on long and demanding tasks, she says — on which zoning out is typically shown to have a negative effect.

But the results are not clear-cut, says Jonathan Smallwood, a psychology researcher at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. "I don't think that this means the mind-wandering episodes themselves cause implicit (隐性) learning to occur, " he says. "Rather, both emerge at the same time when people go into a particular state." Neither Smallwood nor Demertzi was involved in the new study.

Using EEG (脑电图) recordings, the team found that during the test periods, participants' brains produced more of the slow waves that are dominant during sleep. "Perhaps mind wandering is like a form of light sleep that provides some of that state's learning benefits," says Péter Simor, lead author of the recent study.

To better understand whether mind wandering might compensate (弥补) for lost sleep, Simor and his colleagues next plan to study sleep loss.

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Dear Tom,

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Yours,

Li Hua