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The Ancient Tea Horse Road is an international trade passage in southwestern China used for(economy) and cultural communications. Horses were the main means of transportation on the Tea Horse Road and passage originated from the "Tea-Horse Trade" of the Tang and Song(dynasty). Due to cold climates in the high altitude (海拔) areas of Tibet, people had to eat fats, are high in calories. Due to the lack of vegetables, dryness of zanba,and poor fat metabolism (新陈代谢), the people of that area liked drinking buttered tea., Tibet did not produce tea. On the other hand, in central China, horses were in high demand with short supply. Tibet, Sichuan, and Yunnan were areas high horse production. Thus, the "Tea-Horse Trade" was born. (protect) the safety of the frontier (边境) and promote unification, the government managed the three trade passages(direct) during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These(include) the Shaanxi-Gansu Ancient Tea Horse Road, Tibet Ancient Tea Horse Road, and Yunnan-Sichuan Ancient Tea Horse Road. Exchange existed among the three passages,(form) a large trade network across eight provinces crossing the Silk Road.

When he got home, Andrew went online and found a three-wheel recumbent (躺倒着的) bike with a seat belt,2 for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was able to3around the street with his peers, have fun and get4. "To see the boy5 with other kids happily." Andrew says. "I'll never forget the6 on his face."

That helped7the Andrew Family Foundation.8 by donations, the group works with pediatric rehab (儿科康复) clinics to find children who can9 from owning an adaptive bike and to10 each bike to meet the particular needs of the child. A bike may include a headrest, a shoulder harness, a seat belt, and a caregiver's steering and braking mechanism in the back. The bikes are expensive — $3,000 to $4,000. For kids11 enough to get one, it's a life changer. "We worked with a 14-year-old who has spina bifida (柱裂)," says Andrew. "She spent most days on the couch watching TV. Soon after she got her bike, she started to12 special-needs triathlons (铁人三项). In a magazine interview, she said, ‘I always knew there was a(n)13 in me. "

So far, the foundation has14 450 bikes, and that's just a start. "I do a lot of things. I15 a lot of companies." Andrew says. "But getting these kids for their bikes is the most important thing that I do."

Etiquette, or good manners, used to be the glue that held society together.Sadly, these days it has mostly gone by the wayside. This list is several best rules of etiquette that have now disappeared.

Opening the Door

In days gone by, a gentleman would always open doors for ladies.This has now almost entirely disappeared — and it is not entirely the fault of the men. I have seen women laugh at men for opening a door for them. They seem to be confusing manners with chauvinism(大男子主义).

Writing Thank-You Notes

In days gone by, whenever a person received a gift, they would write a thank-you note as soon as possible.Parents would sit children down after a birthday or Christmas and coach them in their first thank-you note. It is a shame that gift giving has now become a virtual obligation and the idea of a thank-you note would be laughed at.

We seem to have completely lost the concept of correct timing when it comes to parties these days. After all, a party normally has a guest of honor-this is usually the oldest woman present. It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honor—and once the guest of honor left, it was a signal to all that they should begin their own preparations to leave.

A. Arriving on Time.

B. Leaving at the Right Time.

C. People leave with various excuses.

D. It enabled people to get on well with each other.

E. This rule was true even if the giver was a relative.

F. It could be the lady they were driving, or a stranger.

G. We've thrown away the concept of a guest of honor at will.

Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies (神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow's A Chinese Odyssey, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons, gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology.

Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created entirely by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, "The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously integrating Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game." He believed that a game's true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the genuine enjoyment it offers players.

According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game's production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating them into every game scenes. The game features 36 locations thoroughly modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience.

The game has boosted interest in Shanxi's cultural heritage. On its launch day, the search volume for Shanxi tourism increased by over 10%. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition both domestically and internationally. The game has presented Shanxi's cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people's interest in the province's culture and travel.

To find out how this is affecting food prices, Maximilian Kotz at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and his colleagues examined data on the monthly prices and weather conditions in 121 countries between 1996 and 2021. By looking for associations between food prices and factors such as the average monthly temperature, temperature changes, and measures of drought and extreme rainfall, they found a strong link between the average temperature and the food prices a month or so later.

In regions north of 40 degrees, like the latitude (纬度) of New York City and Beijing, warmer-than-average temperatures during winter led to falling food prices. But above-average temperatures increased food prices in summer and at all times in the rest of the world.

"The study didn't look at why prices rose, but the likely explanation is that extreme heat is reducing yields,'' Kotz says. "Crops may be drying out on the vine (藤) when they should be being harvested.'' Factors such as extreme rainfall had less impact on food prices than average temperatures. This may be because flooding tends to be localized, while above-average temperatures can be very widespread.

Other studies have reached similar conclusions. Kotz's team then went further by investigating how food prices could change based on average temperature rises in climate model prediction. In the worst situation, global food inflation (食品通胀) due to climate change goes over 4% per year by 2060. "We need to be aware of the fact that climate change brings huge new challenges for food security,'' says Kotz. "Warming-fueled extreme weather is increasingly affecting food production around the world. If farmers don't adapt their practices to better cope with rising temperatures, the losses will become more serious.''

Help a local food bank

Food banks always welcome donations and new volunteers. They provide perfect volunteering opportunities for those who are interested in helping the homeless. Your teen would be involved in anything, from preparing meals to working behind the scenes to repack donated food items, serving food, and carrying boxes.

Help at a soup kitchen

A soup kitchen is one of the places where the hungry can get free or affordable meals (usually soup and bread). Most soup kitchens run mainly on donations and the generosity of people. As a soup kitchen volunteer, your child may be made to clean the tables and plates, help distribute food, cook food, and more.

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

By volunteering for Meals on Wheels, your teen will deliver nutritious meals to the elderly or the disabled. It's perfect for teens who have just received their driving license and love any reason to get behind the wheel! They can make a huge impact in a short amount of time. Similarly, your teen can also volunteer in their kitchen and prepare meals for delivery. With a simple gesture, your teen can bring millions of smiles to people's lives.

Work with Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity's mission is to build or improve a place that someone could call home. Besides helping the community, your teen will learn valuable skills such as repairing fundraising, painting, and building. You can sign them up for long-term projects or a one-time program.

It was a cold November day. I sat on the bus headed to Los Angeles waiting for it to set off while other passengers piled on. An old woman with straggly (散乱的) grey hair and a weathered (饱经风霜的) face sat behind me. She wore a ragged blue and white shirt with faded brown trousers. Her shoes were worn.

Then a blond-haired girl, about sixteen years old, took the seat in front of me. The bus driver followed behind and demanded her fare. "I paid already. Yesterday, online," the girl insisted. "No, no record of it!" the bus driver pointed to the paper in his hand and waved it in her face. "See. No pay! You pay, or you must get off." He angrily pointed to the exit door. "But I don't have money left. Please! " The girl pleaded, on verge of tears.

The bus driver picked up his mobile phone and made a call to find out if there had been an error with the paperwork. About a minute later, he cut the call. "No, you have not paid. You must pay!" He roared. "But please, I don't have any money on me. I must get to LA today. Please!" The girl begged, tears streaming down her face.

For days I had been very excited about going on a tour of LA. My dream of visiting Disneyland was about to come true. But while I sat there comfortably in my seat, thinking about my next adventure, this young girl was in tears, with a man standing over her, demanding money harshly.

I wasn't sure what I should do. Was she telling the truth? It wouldn't be the first time someone had extracted money by telling a sad story that turned out untrue. Maybe the bus driver would show some compassion and allow her to sort the payment out later? But no, the bus driver continued to demand she pay $40 or get off. It seemed the driver would throw her off the bus.

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Suddenly, the old woman behind me walked straight to the driver, "I'll pay for her."

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At the next stop, I approached the old lady, money in hand.

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Black Myth: Wukong, China's first true AAA video game, (attract) global attention since its release, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese gaming industry. a AAA game, it features high development cost, a long production cycle, and a significant (invest). Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, one of the four greatest classical (novel) of Chinese literature, the game follows the journey of the "Destined One (天命人)" as they get on a journey (uncover) the truth behind the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong, who disappeared after becoming the Fighting Buddha. Its (amaze) visuals, rich storytelling, cultural depth have drawn in not just games but also fans of Chinese mythology (神话), many of have been inspired to read Journey to the West. stands out is that Black Myth: Wukong currently holds the top spot on the global sales charts, surpassing other high-end single-player games like Cyberpunk 2077. The game has also sparked a tourism boom, (particular) in Shanxi province, which contributed many of the game's Buddhist and Taoist-inspired scenes.

However, as they got older, the5 became a chore (家务), and their6 disappeared. My husband helped around the house a lot, but he hated to do the dishes, so this was one chore he7 altogether. One day, I asked my son, who was about ten years old, to wash the dishes.8, he resisted at the request. When I9, he said it was a woman's job.

Later, I approached my husband about this10 incident, and he said, "Well, I guess it's time for me to start helping with the dishes." That night after supper, he put on one of my aprons (围裙) and started doing the dishes. My husband invited our son to11 him. After that, our son had no problem taking his12 with the other kids.

This was one of those moments that made a13 to our son. Yes, men wash dishes; dad demonstrates his love and14 with their mom. Helping and loving each other does not go15 in the eyes of children who are learning to develop their relationships.