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Long before these tourists arrived, another language had been spoken in the region-Ckunsa. Once declared extinct in the 1950s, Ckunsa is still alive in the depths of the desert. "I don't accept that my native language is extinct," said 55-year-old Tomás Vilea. "We are going to revitalize our language. It's not just about communication. It's our identity."

The Ckunsa language faced serious suppression (压制) in the 1800s when public schools were established and Spanish was made the dominant language. The Chilean government is now taking steps to help preserve native languages. A curriculum focusing on "the language and culture of ancestral peoples" has been introduced, which is taught to students in areas with significant native populations.

In recent years, local initiatives in the Atacama Desert have also aimed to restore Ckunsa. In 2022, 1,300 Ckunsa dictionaries were distributed to primary school students in San Pedro de Atacama. In the desert oasis of Calama, children are now learning the language at their school. Tomás Vilea is the Ckunsa teacher at the school, helping to pass down the language to a new generation. Although countless words have faded like stars, which is a sorrowful loss of cultural heritage, the community passionately recovers old terms from ancient songs and texts.

Vilea and others feel it is vital to preserve Ckunsa for future generations. "We're trying to leave something behind for our children," says teacher Ilia Reyes Aymani. She believes that with persistence, Ckunsa can grow as a language, and the community's heritage will live on. Through the efforts of people like Vilea and Reyes Aymani, Ckunsa is making a slow but steady comeback. "It's wonderful to see how people are taking it up," Reyes Aymani says. "The more we spread the words, the more the language grows."

Ca-r-ma Charlotte County Coffee Morning

Time: 9: 30 a.m. to 12 noon

Location: St. Stephen Town Square

Come out and join us for a cup of coffee, tea or juice, delicious home-baked goods and many featuring chocolate. Join the adoption programme — caring for homeless cats — sponsored by Ca-r-ma Charlotte County.

Dot's Delecto Birthday Party

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County

Who does St. Stephen love? Dot Larsen! Please join us for chocolate cake and chocolate milk and help celebrate Dot's birthday. Come and play in our indoor/outdoor playground, have your face painted and enjoy a barbecue to help raise funds for the Barracuda Swim Team.

Lucy the Ladybug's Birthday Party

Time: 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Location: Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews

Come to celebrate with Lucy and her friends for a picnic on our front lawn—bring your own picnic or have lunch at our Garden Cáfe. At 2 pm, join Lucy and her friends for an amazing race adventure through the big maze (迷宫) to find treasure in the fantasy garden!

Cost: $16/Adult, $12/Students and Seniors, Free/Children 6 and younger.

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The Most Beautiful Person I know

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China, he devoted himself to his research,  the development of his country.

The reason  exploring the sea  we want to know the origin of human beings.

With  outside, she found  her lessons.

his teacher, he found there was nothing .

what I saw and heard here the charm of Chinese culture.

Today, I'd love to share my travel experience in Jiangcheng, Yunnan Province, a place that left a(n) on me.

I arrived in the small town early in the morning. The locals visitors with warm smiles. From conversations with them, I knew that the town had an interesting. It began as a small fishing village many years ago. As more people settled here, it was transformed into a beautiful tourist spot. Although the town is in a(n) part of the country, it attracts many travelers who to escape from the busy city life.

While walking around, I was amazed at the design of the buildings the old and new styles. I loved the older buildings, as if they were whispering stories of the past. Later I met a local artist who shared how art played a role in the community. I to his charming stories, nodding understandingly. He also explained that creating art required both talent and the town's to use some public spaces. It was truly an amazing place to something new and attractive.

Hunan Restaurant in London (be) famous for its special "no-menu"dining for over 40 years.

(found) in 1982 by Michael Peng's father, the restaurant introduced spicy flavors (味道) of Hunan dishes to London. His father originally had a menu. , customers often received different dishes. They said they didn't order certain items, while his father insisted he had given them better dishes,  often led to arguments over the bill. When Michael took over the restaurant in 1999, he started a "no-menu" approach. Unlike most Chinese restaurants, meals  (arrange) based on guests' preferences, dietary needs, and even cultural background.

To ensure quality, Michael insisted on using fresh British ingredients (食材). He mentioned that the simpler Hunan dishes were, the (good) ingredients were needed. The restaurant also offered(special) selected wines, including German wines which Peng found perfect for Chinese dishes.

Michael said that  unique "no-menu" idea depended heavily on customer trust since it allowed chefs to choose meals to create a special dining experience. Despite its success, he acknowledged the challenges in London's competitive food industry. With  (increase) numbers of Chinese restaurants opening, he added that true Chinese cooking needed proper training, which was hard  (find) here.

Though some customers think Hunan Restaurant could earn a Michelin star, Michael focuses more on making his team happy. "Happy staff make happy customers," he says.

After nine months of training, we started3 one afternoon. About halfway up, we broke into smaller groups and I was in the4 group, and eventually found myself alone with a guide. When I made it to the first camp, everyone was singing and dancing,5 the end of day one. I was so tired that I just sat down, trying to gather the6 to find my tent.

The next morning, we lined up again and I7 went to the back for being overweight. By midday, I realized I had made the biggest8 in my life. I could feel tears filling my eyes, and then the9 voices raced in my head:

"You're too fat!"

"You're not healthy enough!"

"You don't belong here!"

I asked myself, "Is this the10 thing I have ever done?"

I thought back to those six painful months in 2022 when I had cancer.

The answer was no.

I kept11. It felt like hours until I saw the tops of the dining tents. I dragged myself to a chair. Several women were already there,12 the hard day. I felt13 that I wasn't the only one who struggled.

The ground flattened out as we went14, and there was no shade from the sun any more. By the fifth day, when I arrived at the camp, it was midnight. And everyone had to be up and15 by 11pm. I was sick with a cold. So, I decided not to summit (登顶) Kilimanjaro —16, I watched the sunrise from base camp. I had thought I would be17 that I didn't reach the summit. But in fact, I felt stronger that night than ever before. I have no18.

We all achieved our19 summits on this trip. I learned a similar lesson from both climbing a mountain and fighting cancer — that I can do hard things and20.

A number of factors influence someone's sense of humor. Baby, for example, tend to laugh at simple games like peek-a-boo, while teenagers may delight in irony. As people grow older, what they find funny develops.

Cultural differences also play a big role. A joke that's extremely funny in one country might be rude in another.

Not everyone has a sense of humor. Those with autism (自闭症), for example, may take jokes literally and not understand why others are laughing. Teachers sometimes notice that students who don't understand classroom jokes may feel lonely or left out. This can create social difficulties since humor is such an important part of how people communicate and make friends.

The good news is that humor skills can improve with practice. Many experts suggest that while some people are naturally funnier, everyone can develop their sense of humor. Parents and teachers can help children by encouraging funny storytelling or joke-telling activities. For adults, joining a comedy club or simply watching more funny movies can help deepen their understanding of humor.

A. Age is a big issue.

B. The most important thing is to be respectful.

C. People with a sense of humor feel less stressed.

D. In such situation, they may feel uncomfortable.

E. For young children, playing fun games is a good start.

F. Research shows humor is connected to problem-solving skills.

G. A well-developed sense of humor offers many benefits in life.

Kids often ask me about where I stand on the big social and political (政治的) issues. It makes sense, given my background in political studies and government. My go-to response? "Ask me in June."   It's not about needing time to think over my views; they're set in stone. But in the classroom, I aim to play it neutral (中立的), like Shakespeare's line, "I am not what I am".

Why do I stay neutral? Well, I have an interested class—eager young minds ready to learn whatever I teach. It would be easy to make them think like me, but that's not what teaching is about. Even though I strongly believe in certain things, forcing my own ideas on students just doesn't feel right.

Back in 2016, a student wanted me to share my political views for the school magazine. I politely refused. Instead, I offered to write about why I refused to share my views. I also wrote about the issue of universities not being neutral ground. Several of my professors at university loved using the classroom as a way to tell students the "correct" way to think, and the "best" way to view issues. But this is not right.

Teaching is an honor—it helps students grow their own minds. My teaching philosophy is encouraging individuality; it's not about me. I push students to carefully explore diverse viewpoints with a critical eye, better preparing them for the intellectual challenges beyond high school. In short, a teacher's role is to help students think critically, not to brainwash.

So, I'll keep pushing my students to think hard. And if they want to know where I stand, as I've said, they'll have to wait till they graduate in June.

The researchers included 467 volunteers, aged 18 to 74, who agreed to the month-long study aimed at testing the theory that constant connection to everything, all the time, has unintended consequences. The researchers measured three different results of well-being, mood and attention at the beginning, middle and end of the four-week study.91% of volunteers improved their scores in at least one aspect.

The most surprising finding was that feeling less sad or worried was just as good as what happens when people take medicine for depression(抑郁)."The results were much better than we thought," said researcher Noah Castelo. Tests also showed people could focus better — almost like their brains became 10 years younger.

Adrian Ward explained why this works: "When people stop staring at screens, they naturally do healthier things like going outside, meeting friends, or trying new hobbies." People also slept better and felt closer to others.

But the study also showed how much we rely on phones today. Many people had to turn the Internet back on sometimes for important things like maps or work calls." We can't completely stop using phones," Ward said," but taking smart breaks helps."

Experts say more studies with bigger groups are needed. Right now, it seems people aged 40-60 benefit the most from using phones less, but we need more research about how this affects teenagers.

The researchers suggested simple ways to cut phone use: Start with 30 phone-free minutes daily, increasing gradually. Pick one weekly "low-phone day," turn off app notifications, and find fun offline activities like sports or reading. These small changes can build healthier habits while keeping basic phone functions.

Now 55 years old, Suzanne has shared her story in her book Wavewalker. "My father said we would be back in three years' time, and that my friends and school and everything would go back to normal," the author said." But in fact, it was almost 10 years before we came back, and I spent that time trapped on a boat, unable to go to school or have normal friendships."

Despite her father promising her the "trip would be safe", Suzanne argued it was "incredibly dangerous", sharing details of the journey from South Africa to Australia where the boat hit a "huge storm". "The waves became bigger and bigger, and finally one crashed over the back of the boat" she recalled."I was thrown, a little girl at 7, against the ceiling of the boat and against the wall. Three days later, we found a little island where I had several head operations without anaesthetic (麻药)."

In order to get through her "very strange" childhood, Suzanne was determined to get an education to live a normal life. "As it became clear my parents had no intentions of going back, I decided I had to educate myself." she recalled. "It was my only hope to get off this boat."

At 13, Suzanne enrolled in an Australian school remotely. She began studying in the small boat cabin, which she found challenging both practically and academically as she "had missed a lot of education". When she was 16, her parents enrolled her in a school in New Zealand while they continued sailing. Despite the gaps in her education, Suzanne got admitted to Oxford University and after saving up money she'd earned working on a farm, Suzanne bought a one-way plane ticket back to the UK.

One Sunday morning, Tony woke up to a quiet house. Usually, Mom was awake making breakfast and cleaning the kitchen, but not today. After hearing his mom coughing, Tony knocked on her bedroom door and asked with great concern. "Mom, are you OK?" "Honey," Mom said weakly, "I have a terrible cold. You can have cereal (燕麦) for breakfast and watch cartoons. I'm going to stay in bed."

Tony poured some cereal into a bowl and ate it dry. Mom must have been feeling very bad if she was staying in bed all day. How could Tony help? First, he wiped up the crumbs (碎屑) of cereal he had left on the kitchen counter. He also put away the cereal box neatly, so the kitchen looked just as it had done when he woke up. But what else could he do? Sunday was the day when Mom did the laundry (选衣服). Tony loved to watch the clothes spinning (旋转) in the machine. That should be fun to do. So, he ran to get the laundry basket, in which was his mother's favorite white dress, some other clothes and a pair of red socks.

Tony opened the door of the washing machine and put the clothes inside. He had watched Mom do laundry lots of times, so he knew where to find the washing powder and how much to pour into the machine. Finally, he closed the door and pressed the big button that said "START". Tony looked through the round glass window. Water was pouring in, and the machine was starting to spin, making his clothing tumble around. That was easy.

Tony watched cartoons until he heard the washing machine beep. That meant the washing was finished. Tony opened the door to take out the damp clothes. He took out a few at a time and moved them into the dryer. Every piece seemed clean, and Tony felt proud. Then he pulled out a pink dress.

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But as far as he could remember, there was no pink dress in the laundry basket. While he was still wondering why there was a pink dress, he took out the pair of red socks (短袜).

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2．介绍你的同学，你最喜欢的老师；

3．你的作息时间。

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Dear Jane,

How is everything going? I've been at Senior High School for more than a month. I'm writing down my thoughts about my new school life.

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Yours,

Li Hua

Before we left, I thanked everyone present for their11 and distributed more doves. A young man helped me a lot. He asked if I was the old couple's12. "No," I shrugged, "but then again, aren't we all like family?" He13 and smiled in agreement. I also gave him a big hug. We felt happy and proud that we had send14 thoughts as well as love and support to this elderly man and his wife. The15 we have got from the experience is that everyone can make a big difference to others!

Humans have a range of emotions, but it's hard to tell what's going on inside the heads of animals, mainly because they can't express their feelings. Perhaps it's pets we think we understand most — as they are the animals we spend a lot of time with and therefore get to know best. Some of us own dogs because they are good companions, are loyal and seem to connect with us. We might even think they love us, although love could just be a human emotion. Professor Kim Bard, an expert from the University of Portsmouth, told the BBC: "We have a few studies now that actually show scientifically that some dogs will respond with concern when their owner — but not a stranger — pretends to cry."

Other wild animals might have feelings too. Giraffes and whales, for example, are known to experience grief when someone in their group dies. Farm animals we often eat, such as cows and chickens, are also believed to experience pain, joy and other emotions. It's believed even tiny creatures like insects might have emotions as well.

It does seem all creatures feel emotion, but what is not clear is do they feel the same way as us. If we understand the depths of emotions animals can feel, this should make us question the existence of zoos and slaughterhouses (屠宰场) around the world, and rethink those systems.