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One sunny afternoon, feeling1 about the upcoming college applications, I2 to take a break from my studies. I headed outside to my backyard garden where I began to weed (除草)3, my annoyance and depression (沮丧) pouring into each4 pull of unwanted greenery. Mr. Jensen, a quiet man in his seventies living next door, was in his garden as usual,5 his roses.

Seeing my depression, he walked over and6 started weeding alongside me. After a few minutes of shared silence, he finally7.

"You know," he began, "8 a garden is a lot like going through life."

A little puzzled, I9 and looked at him. He continued, "Sometimes, we10 the weeds — the problems and difficulties — so much that we forget to enjoy the11." He gestured to the beautiful roses in his garden, their bright colors shining in the afternoon sun. "Don't forget to12 the roses, even as you deal with the weeds."

That simple13 hit me hard. I had been so focused on the14 of my future, that I had forgotten to enjoy my present — the friendships, the joy of learning new things, and the15 of simply being alive. That day, Mr. Jensen taught me a life lesson that I've carried with me ever since.

Here's a step-by-step approach (方法) that works for everyone.

Know about your purpose.

Start by figuring out why you want to improve your English skills. For struggling ones, it's important to master classroom dialogues to pass exams and build confidence. For top students, English fluency develops academic excellence and prepares them for cross-cultural communication.

Involve yourself in real-life practice.

For struggling students this could mean practicing role-playing simple conversations with classmates. . In spite of your current level, view these exercises as stepping stones to build confidence for broader English use. Seek opportunities to apply your skills in real-world settings where English is used.

Take advantage of language-learning apps, online courses, and English-speaking communities to build daily habits. Spend 10 minutes memorizing vocabulary with a learning app after breakfast. Take a 10-minute online grammar course after lunch. Watch short English videos for 10 minutes after dinner to practice listening. Whatever you choose to do, the key is to keep the habits you've formed.

Celebrate small wins.

Language learning takes time, so celebrate your progress! Treat yourself to a chocolate after remembering 10 new words, or share your achievements when you finish daily practice. Each improvement, whether it's mastering a grammar rule or reaching your desired score, is a step toward success.

A. Fall into daily habits.

B. Improve online learning skills.

C. This builds confidence and keeps you going.

D. Follow these key steps to improve your reading skills.

E. Having a strong "why" keeps you going when challenges appear.

F. While learning English can be challenging, the right approach helps.

G. For top students, it could involve class debates or presentations in English.

The trackers are designed to record your physical activity. They are usually worn around the wrist, where they record a person's heart rate. The research team looked at two groups of people. The first wore a fitness tracker and took part in a health consultation (咨询) with experts for best weight loss plan. The researchers compared this group with people who only got health consultation.

The study found that those who only spoke with the health experts lost nearly 6 kilograms, but those using a fitness tracker lost only 3.5 kilograms. John Jakicic, the lead researcher, questioned the use of electronic devices for weight control in place of "effective behavioral counseling for physical activity and diet."

The study involved 470 people aged between 18 and 35. Some of them were overweight, while others were considered obese (肥胖). Over three-fourths of them were women. All were told to increase physical activity and start on a low-calorie diet. They had their weight measured once every six months. After six months, researchers divided the group into two parts: one continued with monthly consulting, while members of the other group were given a fitness tracker. Eighteen months later, both groups showed great improvements in fitness, physical activity and diet, with no big difference between groups. However, when it came to losing weight, the people who only spoke with experts lost nearly twice as much weight.

Jakicic said, "The study's findings are important because effective long-term treatments are needed to deal with America's obesity." More information is needed, he added, to learn how to best use these trackers to help adults who want to lose weight.

If you walk through the streets of Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢), Brazil, you'll (immediate) notice something wonderful about the city — the street art. All around the city the walls are covered in colorful and (attract) graffiti (涂鸦) and bright paintings.

In the past, this street art was not allowed. But in 2009, the city passed a law, (make) street art on personal buildings possible and legal (合法的) if the owner gives permission (许可). Since 2014, Rio de Janeiro (become) the first city in the world to legalize graffiti in places such as skate parks and the walls that surround construction sites (建筑工地).

People want to create street art in Rio de Janeiro can't just paint any wall with any picture, though. They still have to follow some rules. Street art and graffiti (allow), but just signing a name on a wall is not. And if an artist wants to create a picture on the walls of someone's house or shop, the artist must ask the owner first.Street art is very popular through the city, both with the local people and with visitors. Many (tourist) come to Brazil just to see it. They can even take special guided street art tours through Rio de Janeiro. The city government has also set up a special online street art project. Volunteers can join the project and travel around the city, taking photos.

In some communities, street artists have set up art schools to teach young people more about (they) art. They have even worked together with the police to paint murals on the walls. Street art in Rio de Janeiro has not only made the streets more beautiful and exciting, it has also helped to bring communities together.

She carefully climbed the tree and3 the kitten. The little kitten was trembling(颤抖), but Emma's gentle touch calmed it. She4 brought it down to safety. Emma decided to take the kitten home, knowing it needed5 and care. She named it Whiskers and6 it had a warm place to sleep and lots of food.

As days passed, Whiskers grew stronger and more independent. Emma and Whiskers became7. They played together every day, bringing joy to each other's life.

One afternoon, Emma noticed Whiskers8 by the window, looking outside. She realized it might want to explore the world beyond. Feeling9,she decided to let Whiskers go out while keeping a close eye on it.

To her delight. Whiskers always returned home after its adventures. Emma knew that their10 had grown even stronger through this trust and freedom. Over time, Whiskers became a beloved part of the neighborhood, making everyone11. Emma learned that sometimes, love means12 and trusting that those who you care for will always recover.

Her experience with Whiskers taught her the true meaning of13 and trust, showing that the relationship between humans and animals can be14, Emma's story shows that animals can15 our lives in an unexpected way, bringing happiness and comfort.

Making homemade food is a great way to save money and eat well. Here are ways to make your own food.

Every home chef needs to know some basic skills, like how to chop (切) vegetables, boil an egg, and cook rice. These skills will take you far if you spend some time learning them now before trying more complicated recipes (菜谱).

Learn kitchen safety to protect yourself and others.

Kitchen safety is about obvious about obvious dangers, such as cutting yourself with a knife or burning yourself on the stove.Since we often ignore them, it becomes crucial to seek out more knowledge. Explore videos about kitchen safety to help you learn things.

Find recipes online and through cooking apps.

When you're just starting out, a recipe is a good place to begin.It can be a great way to get started when you don't have much experience. Cooking apps put the recipes at the tips of your fingers, and you can save your favorite recipes for later.

Be creative!

A recipe is just a guide, and you have to develop the knowledge to know when you need to follow that guide and when not to. Make your own rules in the kitchen.

Be prepared for mistakes, but don't worry about them.

Mistakes are going to happen in the kitchen. Try to correct them if you can. If you can't fix them, laugh them off and learn from your mistake! If you want to try a new recipe, practice when you have the time, such as on the weekend.With much practice, you'll gain confidence and skill, turning homemade cooking into a rewarding and enjoyable part of your life.

A. It's okay to change the recipe.

B. Don't completely change your recipe.

C. Try watching videos to learn the basics.

D. Look for simple recipes that you'd like to try.

E. However, it's also about the less obvious dangers.

F. Work on your basic skills to improve your cooking.

G. Don't try it out when you are going to be feeding a crowd.

Learning to speak Chinese isn't as insurmountable as I once thought. When I speak to native speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and worthwhile, particularly writing the characters. The thing I find most challenging is listening since native speakers talk at such a speed. I can't always understand what's been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this greatly.

Despite my progress, it has still been the challenge I desire and has taken a lot of hard work. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient and persistent (坚持不懈的). The satisfaction that comes from simple things like ordering food in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it.

My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it's not only doable but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a colorful and beautiful country.  Considering where I am now, compared to two years ago, as long as I keep studying hard, I can image a time when I'll be able to read famous Chinese novels not in English but in the original text. So, to all my non-Chinese friends, I always say "Don't give up. Embrace (拥抱) the challenge."

When I was eight, my grandma was found to have Alzheimer's disease (阿尔茨海默病) . Gradually, she stopped4 friends, and then family members. It became5 to see the person she once was. At first, I really6 to accept the fact, especially because I knew the7 would only develop. I love my grandma, and I wanted her to be there, both mentally (精神上) and physically, for all the8 life events in my future. But I knew that this was no longer realistic, and I9 that I now had to be there for her.

Over time, I've found that my view on her illness has10: understanding that my time with her is not much actually helps me to live in the present. Now, my grandma can't chat with me, but we still11 in other ways. When I visit her, we sit together holding12 and watch the boats passing by her window, like what we used to do. In these moments, I feel13 I still can share experiences with her, even with her disease. When she smiles, I can14 her for who she is, rather than who she was. I continue to value our15 together, and I'm sure that she does too.

* You'll feel alive and have more energy.

Healthy eating isn't just about keeping your body healthy, but also about allowing your body to turn what you eat into energy. They can keep you full for longer, and turn you into an energetic person ready to take on the world, or a least go dancing once in a while!

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When you start eating healthy food, your body learns to act. This keeps you away from seasonal colds, and even if you catch a flu by accident, it won't cause as much harm, and you'll overcome it more easily.

*A happier mood (心情) becomes your everyday mood.

Sugar levels can raise or lower your mood, but proper blood sugar keeps you balanced (平衡的). If you don't take in enough nutrition (营养), you will feel unhappy, so healthier food choices will make sure that your body and brain run well.

* The skin will regrow faster, and you'll look younger.

Unluckily, your skin really does show what you eat, drink, or smoke. Being the largest part of your body, your skin is possibly most influenced by your poor food choices.

A. You will never be ill.

B. Illnesses and colds are a thing of the past.

C. The longer you keep your body healthy, the longer you will live.

D. But a healthy diet will make you look younger than you really are.

E. Proper nutrition means that your body has enough energy to go every day.

F. Adding vegetables and whole foods to your meals will increase your energy levels.

G. But you will change your opinions by learning what good proper meals and exercise do to you.

As people age, it's common to lose confidence and develop a strong sense of fear when beginning physical activities, especially those like surfing. Some surfing programs aim to fight these worries by providing expert direction and developing a sense of social connection while offering health benefits to seniors. But they're about more than just exercise. There's a social advantage that is especially key to seniors. It's really important to get older people in the water and get them active.

A group of women in Western Australia take to the surf every week. These women who are called Granny Grommets have been riding waves in Albany for 25 years. The group began when founder (创办人) Kim Buttfield was teaching a mom and daughter to surf, and some older women walked to her and curiously asked, "What about us?" Buttfield decided to teach these women bodyboarding because it is easier on aging knees than standing on a surfboard. She said that there are only two requirements for joining: a positive attitude and members that have to be at least 50 years old.

There are now more than 100 women in the group including Glenn Scott who became a member when she was 80. "All you need for a Granny Grommet is a bodyboard and a laugh across your face," Scott said. Granny Grommets have encouraged other senior surfing groups around Australia and even have gone around the world. There are groups in South Africa and even as far north as France. This shows that all you need is surf, a board, and determination to ride the waves at any age.