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Key Activities:

— Workshops: Learn screenwriting, cinematography, and virtual production techniques from experts. A highlight is the Pixar Masterclass with Ronaldo del Carmen, focusing on storytelling in animation.

— Competitions: Submit short films (under 30 minutes) for the New Visions Award, where winners receive £1,500 in equipment voucher (代金券) and a screening at the festival.

— Networking: Attend group discussions with Oscar-nominated cinematographers like Seamus McGarvey and meet representatives from major film studios.

How to Apply:

Applications open on April 1 and close on May 31. Submit your film or workshop registration via www.eiff.co.uk/youthhub. Successful applicants will be informed by June.

Special Offer:

Students from low-income backgrounds can apply for bursaries (补助金) covering travel and accommodation costs. Email youthhub@eiff.co.uk for details.

"Film is a universal language, and we want to give young people the tools to tell their stories," says EIFF director Mark Adams. "Last year, 85% of Youth Hub participants went on to pursue film-related careers."

Don't miss this opportunity to turn your passion into a profession. Join us in Edinburgh this August!

Mia and her friend Lily had always been curious about the old Oakwood Mine near their town. Long ago, it had been the beating heart of their hometown, where hundreds of ordinary miners worked day in and day out to support their families and power the town's development.

Over time, however, the mine was closed for safety reasons, and nature slowly took it back. Grass grew around the entrance, and the nearby wooden buildings fell into ruin. In recent years, the site has been brought under strict safety control, with warning signs in place and public access restricted to certain sections.

One cool Saturday afternoon, the two girls decided to visit the historic site, having got permission from the town's heritage office. "Stick to the marked area, okay?" Lily, the more cautious of the two, reminded as they glanced at the warning sign. They turned on their flashlights and stepped a short way into the marked entrance passage. The air inside was cool and slightly damp. Water dripped slowly from the ceiling, and their footsteps echoed softly along the stone floor.

From where they stood, they could still see many signs of the past. Rusty rails lay on the ground, once used by small mining carts. Old wooden boards leaned against the walls, and broken tools rested quietly in dusty corners.

"It feels like the lives of many ordinary people are still hidden here," Mia said quietly.

After looking around for a while, Mia slowly moved her flashlight across the ground near the wall. Suddenly, something shiny caught her eye.

"Wait," she said, pointing toward the corner.

Half-covered with dust was a small metal box.

"Be careful," Lily whispered softly.

Mia bent down and cautiously picked it up. The box looked very old, as if it had been left there for decades.

"Maybe something left behind by a miner," Lily guessed.

Mia brushed the dust off the lid. Lily drew closer, their flashlights lighting up the mysterious box.

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Holding her breath, Mia slowly opened the metal box.

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For a moment, neither of them spoke, with deep respect for the miners.

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（1）介绍变化；

（2）说明原因。

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Dear George,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

At Ichikawa City Zoo, a baby monkey named Punch has become a popular attraction. Last year, after being abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, he (rescue) quickly by zoo staff.

Baby monkeys normally cling to their mothers for strength and (secure). Keepers tried different (alternative), such as towels and soft toys, before choosing a stuffed monkey Punch could easily grasp. Since then, Punch has (rare) been seen without the toy, carrying it everywhere despite its size. Although Punch has had some difficulties communicating with other monkeys, staff say he is slowly learning social skills and becoming accepted member of the group.

The clips, (release) on the internet and gaining rapid popularity among users, attracted a surge of visitors. Shoppers began searching the same toy in stores. And many even shared photos of themselves (hold) similar stuffed animals. Punch now spends most of his time playing and resting with his toy, which seems to give him much comfort. Pleased with the progress Punch (make) so far, zoo staff say they hope he will gradually adapt to life among the other monkeys.

At a beach, Austin and his mother Joanne went out in a kayak (皮划艇). At first, the sea appeared2. Soon, strong winds began to3 violently across the water, raising huge waves. Minutes later, the kayak filled with water and suddenly4, throwing them into the icy sea.

They struggled desperately, but the waves5 them farther away. Joanne made a quick6, and shouted," Austin, swim to the beach and get help!"

Austin began swimming toward the distant shore. For four hours, he battled freezing waves and powerful7. While he swam, Austin8 happy thoughts to help him keep going. Finally, he felt sand beneath his feet. Shaking with cold, he9 two kilometers along the beach to a telephone booth. He quickly10 the phone and called 911 for help before11 from exhaustion.

At around 8:30 p.m., a helicopter12 Joanne far offshore. Rescuers checked her.13 and treated her for cold exposure.

People widely14 Austin's strong will. Hearing their praise, the boy simply replied, "I just did what I had to do," revealing a calm15 that impressed everyone.

Specifically, their study showed that social isolation can cause excessive iron accumulation in the brain regions responsible for emotion regulation. This is exactly the hidden biological mechanism they uncovered. Iron is essential for maintaining brain health and normal neural function. An overload of iron can be harmful when people are under long-term psychological stress.

To prove this theory, the team carried out a series of experiments on mice. They found that mice living alone had significantly higher iron levels in the emotion-control brain area than those living in groups. Too much iron in this area activates a specific protein, which further triggers abnormal brain cell activity and eventually causes anxiety-like behaviors in the test animals.

The abnormal brain activity has a direct impact on emotional regulation, and the team named this special iron-related mechanism "ferroplasticity". It bridges the gap between excessive brain iron and emotional disorders, providing a brand-new angle to understand and treat such mental health problems.

Besides, the study also brought a promising non-invasive treatment. Nasal medication targeting the iron or the related protein greatly reduced anxiety symptoms in mice within just two weeks. In the future, the team plans to optimize the nasal spray and conduct more clinical trials to make it suitable for human use.

A. This protein can effectively reduce abnormal activity in brain cells.

B. This iron buildup is the direct trigger of the anxiety-related brain changes.

C. This mechanism has opened a new chapter in the study of anxiety treatment.

D. But it only plays a positive role when kept within a normal concentration range.

E. The team also explored the link between iron levels and social isolation in mice.

F. Their findings finally uncovered the hidden mechanism behind this long-known link.

G. This non-invasive method has clear advantages over traditional anti-anxiety medicine.

Most traditional eye tracking systems depend on external power supplies, which make them bulky, heavy and unfit for prolonged daily wear. For ALS patients who rely on such devices to maintain independent mobility, heavy head-mounted equipment, tangled power cables and constant low-battery alerts have long been major barriers to their daily life. To address this unmet need, the team developed a creative, user-centered solution: harvesting electricity directly from the wearer's natural eye movements.

The new system, ultra-light and fully wearable like a pair of ordinary prescription glasses, is designed for long-time comfortable wear. It adopts a dual-layer structure: a soft contact lens-like PDMS layer attaches gently to the eyeball, functioning as a mini triboelectric generator that produces steady electrical current through the friction generated by blinking or subtle eye rotations. The glasses frame is equipped with transparent electrodes that act as signal transmitters, converting tiny charge changes into real-time commands to steer the wheelchair accurately and smoothly.

While the technology brings unprecedented hope to ALS patients, it still faces practical hurdles before large-scale clinical and daily application. Zhang Jun, a core researcher of the team, noted that they are deepening cooperation with industry partners to accelerate commercialization. If mass production is achieved successfully, this self-powered system will grant ALS patients greater independence, dignity and control over their lives, all through a simple blink.

The research links regular tea consumption, especially green tea, to significantly reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Regular drinkers also show slower age-related cognitive decline, better muscle preservation and lower all-cause death rates. These positive effects are supported by both laboratory tests and long-term human observation studies. Its health benefits mainly come from natural polyphenols (多酚), especially catechins (儿茶素). Green tea has been studied exhaustively, while the exact health effects of black, oolong and white tea remain less explored by the scientific community.

Yet the research also warns of hidden health risks tied to commercial tea products. Highly processed options like bottled and bubble teas often contain harmful artificial additives, such as added sugars, sweeteners and preservatives. Heavy long-term tea drinkers may also face low-level risks from pesticide residues or heavy metals in a small number of tea leaf samples. These risks are often overlooked by most daily tea drinkers.

Overall, the study concludes that freshly brewed tea offers the most reliable and consistent health benefits. Moderate regular intake of brewed tea may effectively cut risks of common chronic diseases, while processed tea products should be consumed with proper caution. The authors note further targeted research is needed to clarify effects across different tea types and consumer groups, to provide scientific guidance for public daily tea drinking habits.

"Stay in control at the start," her coach Wang Jingping reminded her. Liu nodded. Four cable cars and three warm-up runs had brought her here.

At 31, the sitting-class skier faced one of the toughest courses she had ever encountered. Rolling bumps threatened to lift her into the air, requiring careful timing and precise control.

"The bumps are tricky," she said before the race. "I must choose the right line and turn at the exact moment."

Alpine skiing was unpredictable. A single mistake could end a run. Liu had already competed in all five events and earned three bronze medals, yet medals were not her only goal.

"Our goal is to show courage," she had told her teammates. "Standing on the starting line is already a victory."

Taking a deep breath, Liu leaned forward and pushed off. The icy wind roared past her as she navigated each curve, handled every bump, and passed every gate with precision. The crowd's cheers echoed along the slope, urging her forward.

With a final sharp turn, she crossed the finish line. Her time was not the fastest, but her run was clean and controlled. Liu smiled, her heart racing. She had faced the mountain and conquered it on her terms. In that moment, she understood what true victory meant — just as she had believed before the race: it was not the fastest time, but the courage to step up, the focus to keep going, and the determination to challenge herself again and again.

Chinese Paper-cutting

Chinese paper-cutting, a UNESCO-listed ICH, is a widely practiced folk art across China. Using scissors or knives, artists cut delicate patterns from red paper to decorate homes during festivals. In the Year of the Horse, families create horse designs to celebrate the Spring Festival and send good wishes.

Morin Khuur Craftsmanship

The morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle, is a traditional Mongolian bowed instrument. It is named after the horse-head carving on its neck. With its deep, smooth sound, the instrument reflects the vast grasslands and the Mongolian people's close connection with horses.

Shui Horsetail Embroidery

Shui horsetail embroidery from Sandu Shui Autonomous County in Guizhou is a unique craft of the Shui people. Using horsetail hair as a key material, artisans create bold patterns with a slight raised effect for baby carriers and traditional clothing.

Bamboo Horse Dance

The bamboo horse dance is a lively folk performance dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties. Dancers wear bamboo horse props around their waists and move as if riding horses, bringing excitement and joy to festivals.

The Wind Phone

Every morning Mario visited his neighbor, Mr. Harper. Together they sat at the edge of his garden on the hill, looking down at the port. They made a game of spotting Mario's dad as he unloaded the morning catch, and Mr. Harper's daughter, Fiona, as she cleaned the fish one after another. "I see them!" Mario would say. Mr. Harper would laugh. "You win again, Mario." It was their favorite game.

Mario's dad loved the ocean. He'd say, "Listen, Mario, the ocean's saying good morning." The lapping waves would whisper: O-mor-ning. O-mor-ning. Mario always returned the greeting, "Good morning, ocean." But on the day the big wave came, the ocean didn't whisper. It roared (咆哮). A big, watery hand swept into the port, grabbing everything — and everyone — in its grasp. Everyone lost someone that day. It took Mario's dad, Fiona, and it even took Mario's voice. Silence hung over the village like a dark, heavy cloud.

Spring came. Here and there stood peach-trees that broke into delicate flowers of pink. One day: Tap-tap-tap. Bang-bang-bang. Mario watched from his window. Mr. Harper was building something in his garden. But what? It was a phone booth (电话亭), painted white and with many panes (窗格) of glass. Mr. Harper went inside and his voice floated out. "Fiona? It's your father. I miss you." Mario was confused. Fiona had been grabbed by the ocean, just like Mario's dad. When Mr. Harper left, Mario crept inside. An old-fashioned phone sat on a table. No plugs, no wires. It was a phone connected to nowhere.

Mr. Harper visited his phone booth every day. Soon other villagers did too. They lifted the receiver to their ears and their voices floated on the wind. "Hello, cousin. Today I fixed the boat. I'll fish again soon." "Sister, how're you? I rode your bike today. It fits me now."

For the first time since the big wave came, Mario wanted to use his voice. He went down to the port and screamed at the ocean. "Bring our people back!" Still, the waves lapped gently. O-mor-ning. O-mor-ning. Mario sighed and looked up.

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Mr. Harper's phone booth sat high on the hill like a lighthouse.

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As Mario stepped out, he spotted Mr. Harper down at the port.

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1.你们的做法；

2.你的感想。

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Dear Alice,

Guess what? We surprised our English teacher last week!

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Yours,

Li Hua

Picture yourself as the hero in a Chinese martial-arts (武术) novel. There are two paths to improve your powers. Do you choose zhengxiu, the orthodox (正统的) one that (typical) demands decades of practice in a cave? do you risk xiexiu, the unorthodox way? Traditional values warn against those who cheat (establish) systems. But xiexiu has acquired a life among certain youngsters. It now represents a (depart) from the proper way: more efficient, more creative or simply less bound by convention. In recent months, videos with the term (draw) billions of views on social media. Some are just rebranded life tricks, such as learning English through fan fiction. Others turn into the absurd (荒谬的): reading advanced mathematics a sleep aid.

Many young adults see xiexiu as a middle path between "996" office culture and "lying flat". An unstable economy, rising housing costs and shaky job (prospect) have already made the path through adulthood more uncertain. So why not turn to xiexiu?

Last month, Guangming Daily declared the trend cheerful way for the young to deal with uncertainty and gain initiative. It stopped short of calling it a fight against authority, instead (describe) it as "a way to seek improvement". "Xiexiu isn't really about teaching you cooking methods — it's teaching you to rethink," reads one clear-eyed comment.

One day, in class, I started writing a4 on my notebook. Outside, Mount Tindastóll's snowy heights were lit in pink from the late sunrise. I became so5 pressing its beauty into paper that I did not6 my teacher, Geirlaugur, until he cleared his throat and asked, "Poetry?" "Sorry," I said.

Geirlaugur called me to his desk the next day. I was expecting7, but instead he handed me a collection of Icelandic nature poems. "Keep going, and your work will be8 one day. Onwards." he told me.

From that day on, my relationship with Iceland9. I threw myself into reading Icelandic novels, found friendship and10, and realized that Icelanders11 writers. One friend told me12 that Iceland is a nation of writers: one in 10 would publish a book.

I would not have become a13 were it not for Iceland. She14 my confidence in the worthiness of writing. Her mountains remain my15. And if I feel the old doubt, I remember Geirlaugur's voice. "Onwards."

A large place, a beautiful place, and an inexhaustible place. And so I decided on the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a treasure house within walking distance of my apartment — seven minutes, I timed it.

But here's the thing: I've lived within walking distance of the Met for years. The museum had always been there, waiting, but I'd mostly ignored it.

For me, the Met was an untapped possibility that I was eager to explore, and I wondered if other people felt the same way. I asked on social media. I'd assumed that my desire to visit the same place every day was fairly unusual, so I was surprised by how enthusiastically people embraced this idea. I heard from many people who already made daily visits, or who liked the idea of making daily visits, to places such as: the beach, public library, hiking trails, and even a castle!

When I started this experiment of making a daily visit, I had no idea what to expect. Spoiler alert (剧透): I love this visit. I may visit the Met every day for the rest of my life. I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotations by Alberto Giacometti:

Everything gains in grandeur (宏伟) every day, becomes more and more unknown, more and more beautiful.

A. It's a highlight of my daily schedule.

B. I was astonished by the flood of answers I received.

C. Visiting the same place every day was not easy for me.

D. The closer I come, the grander it is, the more remote it is.

E. The fact that I could visit was no guarantee that I would visit.

F. People who try new things and go to new places tend to be happier.

G. For this challenge, I needed a place I could easily visit, day after day.

The study was led by Maria Loconsole, a comparative psychologist at the University of Padua. She and her colleagues placed chicks in front of two panels: one featured a flowerlike shape with gently rounded curves; the other had a spiky shape like a cartoon explosion. They then played recordings of humans saying either "bouba" or "kiki" and observed the birds' behavior. When the chicks heard "bouba," 80 percent of them approached the round shape first and spent an average of more than three minutes exploring it compared with an average of just under one minute spent exploring the spiky shape. When the chicks heard "kiki," the opposite occurred.

One long-standing theory that these associations are inspired by the shape your mouth makes when you say each word can now be ruled out, since the chicks showed the effect despite being unable to speak. Instead the "bouba-kiki" effect may originate from the physical properties of objects themselves. When round objects hit the ground or roll, they typically produce more continuous, low-frequency sounds than spiky ones. A built-in grasp of those dynamics, linking sight and sound, could help newborn animals quickly make sense of their environment, possibly to locate food or avoid predators (食肉动物).

The "bouba-kiki" effect may have played a role in the emergence of language. But for chickens, this same tendency seems to serve a more evolutionary purpose. "Even if language is unique to humans," Loconsole says, "that doesn't mean that it comes from an ability that is unique to humans."

Cities across the U.S. are struggling with two problems: too much empty office space and not enough housing. Nationally, office vacancy rates reached roughly 20% in 2024, after years of employees working from home. At the same time, the national housing shortage is in the millions. Cities like D.C., are now betting that by turning empty offices into homes, one crisis can help solve the other.

A project in D.C., which broke ground last month, is the largest such conversion (转化) in the city to date. The overall structure of the buildings will remain the same, but with major additions: a lighter-colored exterior will replace the gray concrete from the 1960s, and old inefficient windows will be replaced by larger ones that let in more light per unit. Plans include luxuries such as a pool and a dog park, with projected rent around $4,000 per month. Yet 60 units will be set aside as affordable housing. "We would love to do more," says Matt Pestronk, the president of a development company, "but unfortunately, almost all capital seeks a return. This was as much as we could afford to do."

"The scale of the shortage far outpaces what conversions can provide." says Tracy Loh, a fellow at the Brookings Institution who studies adaptive reuse of old buildings. But she argues that these projects still matter, "It does kill two birds with one stone, in terms of providing some housing supply." And it tends to create housing in central, transit-accessible areas that are in high demand.

The decline of manufacturing (制造业) in the late 20th century offers a glimpse of what comes next. When shifts happen in the economy and society, the built environment must change to match contemporary demand. Just as empty factory floors became trendy apartments, today's empty office spaces are turning into stylish kitchens and bedrooms.

Certainly, you have to put in a bit of effort. Ever since I became an energy exporter, I have been patrolling (巡逻) the house, trying to maximize our production. Of course, I get some complaints from my wife, Jocasta, along the lines of "I was using that light to read a book" or "Why didn't you save my work before turning off my computer," but I think she is grateful for my assistance.

The only problem? Just last night, I turned off everything, but we were still consuming 0.05 of a kilowatt. I checked the fridge. It was not humming (哼鸣). All the overhead lights were out. Nothing was on standby. Yet there it was. I hardly slept, my mind trying to work through every corner of the house.

Back at office, I find it hard to tear my eyes away from the app. Right now, it's midday. Jocasta is at home. I glance at the app. Oh no! Clouds overhead! Disaster! We're now producing nothing. Nothing at all. And consumption is suddenly through the roof. We're using up grid power. What's Jocasta up to? Running a factory?

The next day, at work, around midday, I check the app just to calculate how much I've earned. What? Disaster! Clouds overhead again and yet power still being used. Jocasta is out of the house. Why, oh why, has Jocasta left the TV remote in reach of the dog? I must have a word with him. You see, sometimes it's hard to be ahead of your time.

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At twenty-four, I moved to America, a massive 11,000 kilometers away from my homeland. The initial excitement of a new start soon faded, replaced by the harsh reality of fitting into an unfamiliar environment. Since I worked from home, my world was reduced to the four walls of my small apartment and a glowing laptop screen. I spent my days in video meetings where people spoke a language that was still a bit too fast for me to fully grasp. When the screens went dark, the silence of the rooms seemed to echo my own growing sense of displacement. I was physically in a new country, but mentally, I was still searching for a place to land.

Desperate to break this suffocating (令人窒息的) isolation, I signed up as a volunteer at a local animal shelter. My supervisor, a kind woman named Sarah, introduced me to the residents. In the farthest corner of the cat section, she stopped before a small cage. "This is Luna," she whispered. "She was found abandoned in a rainy alley. She's terrified of everything."

Luna was a small, grey-and-white cat with large, lonely green eyes. Whenever I approached, she would cower (畏缩) in the corner, her tiny body shaking at the slightest sound. Sarah told me that my only task was to help Luna feel safe again. For the first two weeks, I sat outside her cage for hours every day. I brought my laptop and worked there, or I would speak to her softly about the home I missed, describing the busy streets and the scent of my mother's cooking. I wanted to comfort her, but the invisible wall between us remained.

One stormy afternoon, a sudden crash of thunder shook the shelter's roof. The lights flickered, and the animals began to cry out in fear. I looked at Luna, who trembled more than ever, her breath coming in quick, tiny gasps (喘气) as she tried to hide behind a small wooden box in her cage.

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I opened the cage door and sat quietly beside her.

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Luna's progress soon began to change me as well.

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