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Ten-year-old Josh came from a poor family. His mother was a part-time cleaner and his father fixed small appliances for his neighbors. Though the family's clothes were faded and patched (打补丁的), and the rent was a constant worry at the end of the month, Josh's parents always taught him that honesty cost nothing but was worth everything.

One afternoon, Josh walked his bike to old Mr. Black's repair shop. The chain was broken again, and Mr. Black, who was familiar with their struggles — charged only two dollars for the repair. Before Josh left, Mr. Black warned that the frame was nearly worn out. Josh thanked him and promised to ride carefully.

On the way home, Josh discovered something at the bus stop — a thick envelope half-buried in snow. He picked it up and took a look inside. His eyes widened. It was full of cash, more money than he'd ever seen: Hundreds of dollars, maybe thousands.

His first thought was about his mother's worn-out shoes and the rent that was due. He could slip the envelope into his jacket, and no one would know. But then he remembered his father's words: "We might be poor, Josh, but we must be honest." His heart raced as he weighed the wrong that was easy against the right that was hard. Then he sat down on the frozen bench, holding the envelope tightly, and waited.

An hour passed, then two. Josh's toes grew numb (麻木的) as the setting sun painted the sky orange and pink. Occasionally, strangers walked by, eyeing him curiously, but he just held the envelope tighter. A woman asked if he was okay, but he simply shook his head and stayed put. His nose was red from cold, and he shivered uncontrollably, but he didn't move. Finally, just as Josh began to worry about his parents' concern, a black car stopped. Then a man named Eason in a suit jumped out, urgently scanning (察看) the ground.

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Josh stood and asked if the man was searching for something.

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The next morning, Eason visited Josh's house with a brand-new bicycle.

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1. 活动过程；

2. 收获与感想。

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Getting to Know the Intangible Cultural Heritage Around Us

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While visiting tourist spots, more and more young people in China have (choose) to wear traditional Chinese clothing.

Passengers wearing traditional Chinese clothing could take the subway for free for about one week in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province during this year's Spring Festival holiday. As result, the horse-faced skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, was popular with women in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, became a hit among young people during the holiday.

People used to think that it was strange (wear) traditional Chinese clothing while walking down a street, they are getting used to it now. Wearing traditional clothing (help) people have a deeper understanding of the cultural meaning behind the clothing. Young people like to wear traditional clothing when traveling because they have realized that their cultural identity is linked to hanfu and it has come into fashion.

Since ancient times, China (be) a nation paying much attention to etiquette (礼仪) and a country known for its clothing. Clothing is one of the signs of Chinese etiquette.

The (popular) of traditional Chinese costumes will keep growing. (hopeful), more enthusiasts will devote themselves to the protection, inheritance and innovative development of traditional Chinese clothing through learning, research and practice. It will certainly make a difference our national identity.

In 2019, Wang had a(n)1 experience due to the wrong address left by a customer. Wang searched three buildings and2 eighteen floors. The customer said3 words to Wang for arriving late.

Wang was sad. As a husband and father, who shoulders the4 responsibility in his family, he had to5 the hurt and apologize. "If I argued with him, he would give me6 feedback and the company would fine me," recalls Wang.

On his way home that day, Wang wrote a poem, Man in a Hurry, expressing his7. Since then, Wang has been8 poems inspired by his daily life.

Wang's poems, simple yet9, are seen as a tool to10 his emotions, especially those he has during his work. His11 is cured by writing the poems. In 2022, one of his friends posted Man in a Hurry online. It quickly went popular and was12 for over 20 million times.

The same year, Wang published a13 of more than 180 poems, under the same title. His poems and stories deeply touched many people, who share similar14 and negative emotions in their lives -so much so that the book's first 5,000 copies15 soon. So far, Wang has written about 4,000 poems.

Reduce. Manufacturing consumer products uses energy and natural resources, and creates waste and pollution. When we consume less, we need fewer natural resources and produce less waste.

Reuse. If you have unwanted books, toys, clothes or other items in good condition, consider giving them to charity instead of throwing them in the trash.

Recycle. Avoid products with much packaging or packaging that cannot easily be recycled. Find out what is recyclable in your area and recycle everyday items such as aluminum cans, glass and plastic containers, and cardboard and paper products.

Save energy. Drive less, use energy-efficient vehicles and appliances, and simply turn off the lights when you leave a room. Many power plants rely on coal and other fossil fuels that damage wildlife habitat when they are taken, and pollute the environment and lead to climate change when burned.

You should keep a safe distance away, do not approach them, and not remove them from their environment. If you encounter an injured wild animal, contact an animal rescuer in your area.

A. Respect wild animals.

B. Cut down your energy use.

C. Plant more trees if possible.

D. Do not throw it away if it still has a use!

E. Here is what you can do to protect the environment.

F. You can also consider joining a community solar program or adding solar technology to your home or business.

G. Reduce your use of single-use plastics, which are difficult to recycle and exist in the environment for decades.

The LPI can be a little perplexing. It doesn't show the change in the total number of animals on the planet. Instead, it shows the average change in the size of animal populations since 1970. For example, if one species dropped from 1,000 animals to 500, that's a 50% drop. If another species dropped from 100,000 to 50,000, that's also a 50% drop. The number of animals lost in the second population is much higher, but they would both count as a 50% drop for the LPI. But even if the numbers aren't perfect, scientists agree that animal populations are dropping. And that's a serious problem.

The report shows that populations have dropped in all kinds of habitats (栖息地). Freshwater habitats, such as rivers and lakes, saw the biggest drop, averaging 85%, followed by land animals at 69%. In the oceans, the drop was56%. Geographically, Latin America experienced the greatest loss at 95%, while Africa's animal populations fell by 76%, and Asia and the Pacific by 60%. Europe and North America had smaller drops, but they still saw a 33% drop since then.

Human activities, including habitat destruction, farming, climate change, pollution, and over- hunting, are the primary cause. The WWF calls for urgent action to protect Earth's wildlife, recommending that 30% of the world's land, oceans, and freshwater be protected by 2030 and that humans change how they eat, farm, and produce energy.

As a member of the Youmei Youth Mountaineering Team, the world's first youth team to climb Qomolangma, Li began his mountaineering journey in January 2023. He said the sport has taught him valuable life lessons, the most important of which is "to have a heart of awe". After returning to base camp, Li kowtowed (叩头) three times to Qomolangma to express his gratitude for a safe climb and for all the lessons it had taught him.

Li Jinghui, the team leader and CEO of Youmei Camp, said the journey took 46 days. After arriving at base camp, the team carried out progressive high-altitude adaptive training, climbing from 5,200 meters to 7,028 meters at Camp1. "This strict training involved walking through real snow and ice environments, practicing crevasse (冰缝) crossing and other high-altitude skills," he said.

Lobsang Dondrub, an experienced mountaineering guide, told China Daily that spring weather on the mountain remains unstable and risky. He noted that teenagers are generally discouraged from attempting the summit because their developing bodies are less able to deal with the challenges of high-altitude climbing. However, he praised Li Haorong's performance in particular. "He braved various challenges, such as the crevasses of the Rongbuk Glacier, the steep ice walls of the North Col and the oxygen-deprived (缺氧的) ‘death zone' above 8,000 meters," he said.

On my first day, I had trouble with a few orders and almost dropped a tray of cups. Then, a bad thing happened: I spilled (洒出) a hot cup of coffee on a customer's white shirt. I felt so embarrassed that my face turned red. I said "sorry" over and over, afraid he would be angry. But he just smiled and said, "Don't worry. It happens to everyone. Once I spilled coffee on my own boss!" His kindness made me feel better, and I decided to work harder.

During that summer, I tried my best to learn. I remembered the menu well, practiced making coffee until I did it right, and learned to write down customers' requests to avoid mistakes. Talking to customers also became easier. I made friends with my coworkers too. The manager Mia taught me to stay calm when the café was busy, and my classmate Jake told me how to balance work and summer homework.

There was an old regular customer named Mr. Harris. He came every morning for black coffee and lemon cake. We often talked during my breaks. He used to be a teacher, and when I told him I didn't know if I should choose art or science classes, he said, "Follow what you like. It's more important than being afraid of failing." His words helped me a lot.

By the end of the summer, I was not the nervous girl I used to be. I became more confident and responsible. This job taught me that mistakes are part of learning. It was more than just a job — it was a great lesson for my life.

Hello English — Best app for middle learners

If you already understand the basics but want to improve your English, this app is for you. Hello English starts with a language test, and then serves up English lessons based on your test results. Hello English supports learners with 23 native languages and lets you play games, watch videos and listen to audio books, too.

Free versions available for iOS, Android and Windows.

FluentU-Best media-based app

This app sources English-language videos from the real world — including news, music videos and commercials (商业广告) — to help you learn English. Interactive captions (字幕) allow you to tap any word and see more information about it.

Free trial (试用) and paid monthly subscriptions available for Android and iOS.

Rosetta Stone — Most multi-use app

This award-winning English language learning app teaches vocabulary and English grammar. Rosetta Stone includes lessons on pronunciation so you can improve your English accent. You can also download audio lessons to learn offline.

Free trial and paid versions available for Android, iOS and Windows.

Duolingo — Most fun app

This personalised English-learning app turns studying into a game. Earn virtual coins to unlock new levels and spend them on fun upgrades. An animated owl (动画猫头鹰) keeps you company and encourages you as you learn. When you have questions, get help from fellow students inside the app using the Duolingo message boards.

Free and paid versions available for Android, iOS and Windows.

The community library was Megan's peaceful kingdom, a place of quiet whispers and turning pages. Every summer vacation, she worked as a student volunteer, feeling responsible for protecting this quiet space.

Lately, a boy named Liam had become her challenge. Liam wasn't rude — he just couldn't sit still. Like clockwork, he would get up to "stretch his legs, "pacing between the bookshelves. Sometimes he'd accidentally knock over a chair. Once, absorbed in a picture book, he let out a loud"Whoa!"when he saw a giant dinosaur filled the page. In the silence, each sound drew looks from other readers.

Yesterday, when Megan walked over and reminded him gently again, Liam's face turned red. "I'm really sorry, "he whispered sincerely. "I don't mean to. I just. I really like being here. "She believed him. She had noticed that Liam was a curious explorer of books. He would pull out a book on dinosaurs, reading with intense focus for a few minutes, then move on to another about volcanoes or space rockets. He just loved the library.

Megan went back to her office. A note on the head librarian's desk caught her eye. It read, "More Lively Reading Activities? Book sharing? Acting?" Seeing this, Megan suddenly remembered the librarian had mentioned she could feel free to use the garden at the back of the library. It was a place where some unused items were stored — some old chairs, folding tables, all piled up gathering dust under a large tree. At the time, Megan hadn't thought much about it. But now, the thoughts of directing Liam's energy and making use of the garden connected in her mind. Perhaps the solution wasn't to quiet Liam down, but to give his energy and love for books a positive stage, right here in their own library.

An idea for a "Garden Reading Corner"project, aimed at young readers, began to take shape. The next morning, she found Liam among the bookshelves. "Want to do something really cool?"she said, her voice low but excited. Liam did not answer at once, but the eager light in his eyes said everything.

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For the next week, Megan and Liam busied themselves with the project.

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On the opening day of the project, they waited nervously in the garden.

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Dear Alex,

Glad to hear you're visiting the National Museum of China!

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Yours,

Li Hua

When I first opened Where the Deer Hide in the Woods, I felt as if I were stepping into a world the author's words flow like gentle music. The Tang poems, (translate) with the master touch of Xu Yuanchong, speak softly in two voices — one Chinese, one English — each echoing (回响) with calm, beauty, and quiet (deep).

The book (divide) into six chapters, each unfolding a distinct landscape of emotion— sorrow, peace, love, longing, solitude, and reflection. I was (genuine) moved when I read "The monkeys on both banks are still calling; my light boat has sailed past a thousand hills." I fully (sense) Li Bai's liberated soul — his joy at being pardoned by the emperor — flowing through the lines.

Each page of the book is enriched with thoughtful notes, vivid background stories, and traditional Chinese brush-style (illustration). Xu's artful work transforms the rhythm (节奏) of Chinese poems English music, a recreation that honors both the original and its new form.

(read) this book feels like a journey through hearts and landscapes. For anyone who treasures poetry, painting, or the meeting of two cultures in perfect harmony, Where the Deer Hide in the Woods is must-read that beautifully serves as the bridge.

That gorgeous notebook sat2 for months. When I finally opened it, I hesitated. The pages felt too delicate and too3 to waste on my messy handwriting and ideas. So I4 it. Instead, I grabbed an old, ugly composition notebook with a5 cover and dog-eared corners. I started to6 it with everything: morning pages, random thoughts and reminders. This is surprisingly7. I actually wrote. Every day. Without exception.

The psychology is real. When we8 something too much, we place limits around it, feeling it is "too good". But the ugly notebook carries no such9 . It has been used. It tells me, "This is a10 for thinking and living, not a museum piece."

Here's the thing:11 notebooks are idea incubators (孵化器) . With the pressure off, you experiment more. You try things that might12. And in that freedom, bad ideas I was13 embarrassed about gradually evolved into work I'm proud of. And that's where the real work of creation happens.

The best notebook is never the most beautiful one. It's the one you'll actually14. Because the magic happens in the15, not in perfect pages.

Your ugly notebook is waiting.

There is much to appreciate in this form of travel. There is no need to consider weather conditions, health issues or financial pressure. You may enter distant places at any moment and leave just as freely. For those restricted by schedule, health, or income, VR quietly removes barriers that traditional travel often sets in place.

Travelers wander through unfamiliar streets, sample local dishes, and engage face-to-face with people shaped by different traditions. Such encounters awaken the senses and create lasting memories. More importantly, they change how places feel to us, not just how we understand them.

This distinction is clear, because learning about a destination is not the same as being there. Virtual travel offers designed scenes and programmed sensations, but it remains carefully controlled. Real travel, by contrast, is shaped by unpredictability. In those unplanned moments, understanding becomes lived rather than recorded.

Virtual reality will undoubtedly continue to evolve, enriching how we preview journeys and imagine distant worlds. Still, it cannot replace actual presence. Travel is not simply about seeing farther; it is also about feeling where you stand.

A. I am not moving, yet I am traveling.

B. Yet real travel leaves a deeper mark.

C. My feet ache as my journey stretches across the day.

D. Virtual journeys are convenient, time-saving, and widely accessible.

E. Some knowledge, it seems, only arrives when your feet are on the ground.

F. It demands choices, adaptation, and constant awareness of the unexpected.

G. But the convenience may gradually weaken our desire to explore the real world.

Conventional hydropower (水力发电) relies on large water flows, which only work in places like rivers. For smaller, slower flows, researchers have explored charge separation. They use a tube to let water flow through it continuously. Charges gather on the surface that the water touches. In this way, researchers can collect charges, but it is far from effective.

To solve this problem, the NUS team built a special device. At both ends of the device — the top of the newly-designed tube (about 2 millimeters in width), and the water-collecting cup at the bottom — electrical wires were placed to harvest charges. First, water is released from a metal needle, forming rain-like droplets. When these droplets enter the tube, their impacts create "plug flow," in which the water forms mini columns separated by air gaps. This flow is crucial because it allows more surface contact and more time for charges to build up, generating up to 100, 000 times more charge separation than continuous flow. As charged droplets exit the tube and fall into the cup, charges build up in the water, creating an electric current. In tests, four tubes produced enough electricity to power 12 LED lights continuously for 20 seconds.

According to the study's lead author, this model shows how rain can be used to generate clean electricity effectively and sustainably, especially in rainy places such as Singapore. Its potential is enormous, as it offers an alternative energy source even in cities. Imagine a rain collection device on your roof, producing small amounts of electricity whenever it rains — a small step for a raindrop, but a giant leap for sustainable energy technology.

Male chingolos learn their unique, two-second melody from adult males. "It is a distinctive song — like a fingerprint, but learned," says one of the researchers. "It serves to attract females and protect territory. It is the bird's way of saying, "This is me, and here I am." However, urbanization and habitat loss have broken this learning chain, causing local song "dialects" to disappear.

Driven by this problem, researchers took on a pioneering task: bringing back a song that had disappeared from the wild — known only from a musical record made in the 1960s — to a population of chingolos.

Using physics-based modeling of the bird's vocal tract (声道) , the team first created an accurate artificial version of the lost song. They then engineered this model into a physical device designed to broadcast the forgotten melody — a "robotic tutor." This artificial song was introduced to the chingolos in the park during their critical learning period from October to February. The sessions took place during peak singing hours and were limited to a maximum of eight hours. There were random pauses (停顿) in between so that the birds interpreted the playback from the three devices placed in the area as a real exchange, as if these devices were responding to each other. This stimulated the birds' vocal responses.

The results were impressive. Young chingolos learned and adopted the song, though they added their own population's "accent" to the final trill (颤音) , which showed that their singing is shaped by learned behaviors and inborn characteristics.

"This is about preserving not just genetic, but cultural biodiversity," says another researcher. The team is now developing AI systems to automatically identify individual bird songs and planning to study cultural spread in bird populations to ensure that bird culture is not lost again.

Two friends joined me on a four-day wilderness getaway, and since we were all in our seventies, we decided we'd better go while we still could. Our adventure began with a scary drive up a winding mountain road.

On one hike, I found myself hanging onto a wire on a bridge made of two partly rotten (腐烂的) logs, suspended high above rushing rapids. I would never have attempted it without our guide ahead, mouthing encouraging words. Fixing my eyes on her boots, I inched along the shaky logs. Somehow, I made it across, flooded with a rush of intense excitement and huge relief.

Later, after spotting bear tracks, we were told to make loud noises, which soon became a game once the tension faded.

Until suddenly, time stood still.

We had just crossed a stream when the guide whispered, "There's a bear." I looked up in disbelief and saw not one, but two, about ten meters above us— the brown mother in front, her cub behind.

Though scared speechless, I couldn't help noticing how beautiful they looked in their natural setting. I wondered if it would be my last memory. As they started towards us, we recovered enough to shout and wave our hiking poles. Taken aback, they stopped, and then slowly turned away. Another fear was overcome!

On our final morning, after a quiet, thoughtful walk through the forest, we were asked to bring back a "meaningful" stick, rock, and leaf to share what would "stick" with us, what "rocked," and what we would "leaf" behind. The bond of friendship would stick with me. Women supporting one another truly rocked. And I hoped to leave some fears behind.

Our guide ended by expressing her admiration, praising not only our fitness but also our positive attitude, and saying she hoped to be like us in another thirty or forty years. Those unexpected words warmed my heart and eased my fear of being "over the hill." Being valued for what we had accomplished felt like winning an Olympic medal — even if just for participation.

Contest Rules

● Each individual contestant or team must choose a working language for their problems and solutions, a choice that cannot be changed less than two weeks before the Olympiad begins.

● The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less.

● Unless instructed, giving multiple answers will receive zero marks. Besides, a detailed explanation is required for each answer; failure to provide one will result in a lower score.

Awards

The team contest will award up to one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1: 2: 3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. Click here to find out other awards.

In a little town, there lived a boy named Leo. Leo was a dreamer with a passion for art. He spent most of his days painting the landscapes around him, capturing the beauty of nature in his drawings. However, Leo was shy and often hesitated to share his work with others. He feared criticism and doubted his talent.

One day, the town announced an art competition, inviting artists of all ages to submit their work. The winner would have their artwork displayed in the town hall and receive a scholarship for art classes. The announcement ignited (点燃) Leo's interest. This could be his chance to show his art to the world!

Despite Leo's excitement, his fear returned. "What if I'm not good enough?" he thought. For days, he struggled with his doubts, but deep down, he knew he had to try. Encouraged by his mother, who always believed in his talent, he decided to enter the competition.

Leo spent every free moment working on his piece. He chose to paint the impressive sunset over the hills, the colors reflecting the beauty he admired in nature. As he painted, he poured his heart into the canvas (画布), feeling a sense of freedom and joy. However, as the deadline approached, his insecurities returned. "What if people laugh at my work?" he thought carefully.

On the day of submission, Leo hesitated at the door of the gallery, holding his painting tightly. He took a deep breath and reminded himself of his mother's words: "Art is about expressing yourself, not about pleasing others." Gathering his courage, he stepped inside and handed over his painting.

The following week, the town gathered for the competition's unveiling (揭幕). Leo felt a mix of excitement and fear as he watched other artists present their work. The gallery was crowded with people, and he couldn't help but admire the creativity around him.

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Finally, it was time for the winners to be announced.

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In the following months, Leo began to attend more local art shows.

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Dear editor,

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                                                                                                 Yours sincerely,

                                                                                                  Li Hua