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There are many reasons why online video has increased suddenly over the past few years. The first is increasing data speeds. It wasn't until recently that people everywhere had fast enough online connections to enjoy high-definition （高清）videos. However, once faster Internet speeds were provided, people quickly fell in love with online videos. The second reason why online videos have become so popular is convenience. Watching videos requires less effort and energy than reading through paragraphs of text after a day of hard work. Videos also seem to provide more satisfaction, as people prefer to connect with people they can hear and see, as against the words of some author whom they know little about.

Advancing digital technology has also helped, as it has made sharing videos easier and more convenient than ever. High-powered smartphones and more affordable video cameras allow anyone to easily record an event or give a few comments about a scorching topic that is on their mind. Meanwhile, sites like YouTube, Vimeo, and Ustream allow users to quickly upload their videos and share them with friends, family, and the general public if they wish.

Last but not least, advertising. Companies have made it easy for people to get rewarded for creating popular videos. Some people with large enough fan bases can even make a very wealthy living by uploading a few videos every week.

The future also looks bright for companies who post online video ads. In fact, new software allows them to watch viewers' emotional reactions to their content through the users' webcams （网络摄像机）.They'll be able to see whether users laugh, cry, or feel bored during videos, so they can adjust their ads. This should prove extremely helpful, as there will be millions of videos competing for viewers' attention.

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A Moment of Warmth in My Senior Year

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A visit to the Qianmen Street in downtown Beijing might lead you to a small shop in the Yangmeizhu Byway in the Dashilar area, a famous ancient commercial zone is a main tourist attraction today. Beijing Postcards founded by the Danish Lars Ulrik Thom sells cultural creative products with historical (element). As a gallery on Beijing's history, the shop has become a communication space (connect) residents and tourists with the memory of old Beijing.

When he first arrived in Beijing in 1996, Thom (attract) by what he saw. Having a strong interest in Chinese history, Thom decided to stay in Beijing and explore its history and culture.

Thom chose (collect) information initially from public spaces like scenic spots and museums and explore the hutongs to obtain the oral history from local people. The residents recalled their daily lives from their old photos, which helped Thom understand historical changes affected people's daily life. To introduce the history of Beijing to more people in new form, Thom and his friends opened Beijing Postcards, selling postcards, calendars, and puzzles from the old photos and maps they collected. addition, he organized theme activities to share old stories (base) on Beijing's history and his own experiences.

(current), Thom and his team are working on a book about the history of Dashilar, aiming to tell more people about the vitality of this area in different periods.

When I grew up, I was unwilling to do any planting.2, my mother never said much about my decision until two years ago. I was leaving home when Mum3 me.

"Would you please help me with the planting today?" she asked, I mumbled (咕哝) something along the4 of, "Uh, maybe … I'll see. By the time I left the house, Mum was already in the garden. She5 for a moment as I walked past, and from the corner of my eye I saw a certain6 in her stare. A few hours later, I decided to head back home to help her and felt very7   for my selfless decision. But I was too late.

I8 little about that day until nearly a year later, Mum unexpectedly9 her friend Sara to cancer. She went to see how the two children were10 the sudden loss. There Mum learned the answer. "Mummy made me my own garden," Rachel said11, leading her outdoors to see the masterpiece. Sara had decided to plant her children something that would12 long after she was gone.

As I listened to my mother tearfully tell Sara's story, I realized the true13 of a garden. Our annual planting was about kneeling together, planting potential life and creating the best14 together.

I won't ever15 the planting day again.

Exam papers are not just tools for assessment. . By analyzing and understanding exam papers, you can gain insights that go beyond the grades you receive. Here are some key lessons you can learn from exam papers.

Exam papers provide a clear picture of your performance in different areas. By reviewing your answers and the corresponding scores, you can identify which topics or skills you excel in and which ones need improvement. For example, if you consistently score well in multiple-choice questions but struggle with essay questions, it indicates that you might need to work on your writing skills or ability to synthesize information.

Improve time management

One of the most important skills you can develop from exam papers is effective time management. By analyzing how you allocate time during an exam, you can identify areas where you might be spending too much or too little time. For instance, if you find that you often run out of time before completing the exam, it suggests that you need to practice pacing yourself better. .

Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Exam papers often require you to apply your knowledge in new and different ways. By working through past exam questions, you can practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills. . The skill is essential not only for academic success but also for success in your future career and personal life.

Develop a growth mindset

Reviewing exam papers can be a powerful way to develop a growth mindset. Instead of focusing solely on the grades, look at the feedback (反馈) and use it as an opportunity to learn and improve. . By adopting this perspective, you can turn exam papers into valuable learning experiences that contribute to your overall development.

A. Keep practicing consistently

B. Identify your strengths and weaknesses

C. This skill is also useful for time-sensitive tasks in life

D. Every mistake is a chance to grow and become better

E. You can adjust your study habits based on the exam papers

F. They are also valuable resources for learning and self-improvement

G. The process helps you understand how to develop effective solutions

Inspired by performers near his home in Greenwich Village, applied mathematician Leif Ristroph of New York University began considering the physics of Hula-Hoops. Previous studies, he and his coworkers realized, hadn't explained how the hoop stays aloft.

So Ristroph and his coworkers gave it a try. In experiments, a circling cylindrical robot couldn't keep a hoop from sliding down. It was missing the essential upward force, generated when a hoop swings over a sloped shape. But a cone-shaped robot, with a slope but no waistlike curve, also failed. If the hoop began toward the top of the cone, the upward force overpowered gravity, and the hoop would move up. If the hoop began toward the bottom, the upward force wasn't enough to keep it aloft, and it moved down. But an hourglass-shaped robot kept a hoop stably aloft.

People should be able to hula-hoop regardless of the body shape, by adapting their gyrations (旋转) based on position changes of the hoop. Indeed, the researchers were able to get a cone-shaped robot to hula-hoop by adjusting the rate of gyration depending on how high the hoop slid.

A correct launch was also essential in the experiments. If the hoop started off too slow, the attempt would fail. In successful sessions, the hoop lined up with the gyrating body, so that the hoop and the body always shifted in the same direction. "That's also the best way to launch a hoop," Ristroph says.

"We were surprised that an activity as popular, fun, and healthy as hula hooping wasn't understood even at a basic physics level," says Ristroph. "As we made progress on the research, we realized that the math and physics involved are very subtle."

Egyptian Pharaohs' Running Race

In ancient Egypt, kings demonstrated their physical strength by running during the Sed Festival. This special event took place after a king had ruled for 30 years. For example, Pharaoh Djoser ran around the temple for a long time to prove he was still healthy and strong.

Minoan Bull-Leaping

The Minoan people created a very dangerous sport called bull-leaping. In this event, athletes would run directly at a charging bull, grab its horns (角) and leap over its back. Wall paintings from the Palace of Knossos show these exciting scenes.

Mesopotamian Wrestling

Ancient Mesopotamians practiced wrestling and boxing. Stone carvings show strong fighters wearing skirts during matches. These matches were intense, with fighters wrestling like wild animals.

Ancient Chinese Archery (射箭)

In the Zhou Dynasty's royal education, archery was a required skill for men. Competitions, called "sheyi", were held with strict rules and ceremonies. To win, a person needed both physical skill and qualities such as grace, self-control and respect. These contests often took place in temples and served to promote moral values and social order.

Although ancient sports varied widely in form and intent, they universally highlighted the value of skill. Beyond mere competition, these activities were deeply integrated into their societies, reflecting cultural beliefs and shaping a sense of community.

I'd always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I would often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case.

One day Brian and I wandered into an electronics store. My eyes landed on a cool camera lens (镜头) — its metal body shone under the lights. As the school photographer, I needed it to take better photos for the newspaper. But it cost $50! Just as I leaned in for a closer look, Brian pulled my sleeve, whispering eagerly, "Look! The new adventure game I've been waiting for!" However, neither of us had enough pocket money. We left in disappointment.

Several days later, our school had a pumpkin-carving contest. The first prize was $100, and I knew I could use the money to buy the lens. So I decided the first place bonus (奖金) definitely had to land in my pocket.

When it was time to carve the perfect pumpkin I'd picked out, I suddenly realized my big, clumsy fingers would surely mess it up. I thought of Brian's smaller, delicate hands — he was the man for the job. I immediately asked Brian for help. After thinking for a while, he asked for a cut of the prize money, fifty-fifty, as he wanted to buy the game. I figured out that splitting the first prize would still leave me enough for the lens. So, I agreed. With skillful hands, Brian carved a perfect face, and we handed over the pumpkin, firmly believing we would win the first prize.

On the day of the awards ceremony where the results would be announced, Brian was sick with a cold. I had to go to the awards ceremony alone.

However, something unexpected happened: we got second place. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every dollar of that to buy the lens. When the principal gave the money to me, I received it with a heavy heart.

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When I came home, Brian asked if we had won.

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With the money we won, we went to the store the next day.

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2. 你的理由。

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Thank you!

She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy (balance) diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She (add), "What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay (energy) and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape."

Another tip is (remind) yourself that you are unique. Keep mind that your family and friends love you just way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has (they) own talents — you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change.

You may often judge yourself by is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself — your (individual), your value to others and your achievements — you will soon begin to love yourself.

Each person got only a small knife at the start,2 to seek food and water, build simple shelters, and survive without any3 from the outside. The life in the mountain was really4 especially when the temperature dropped drastically in mid-November. Some people5 wild berries and drank river water to keep going, while others made every effort to keep the fire burning.

A participant named Daoyou won people's affection due to his6. He stayed in the harsh wild for 41 days, which deeply7 everyone. Another participant called "Cold Beauty" tried her best to protect the fire in the rain, but she had to leave because her health check didn't8. These stories touched people's soft spot because the participants had real-life9 like paying back debts from failed business or getting money for their poverty-stricken families.

Although the original rule said only 10 people could make it to the10, the organizers changed it. All 14 remaining people entered the last round and each11 20,000 yuan as a prize. The event also brought great12 benefits. Sponsors of the event saw a significant increase in product13, and Qixing Mountain quickly14 . This challenge reveals that people admire strength and15 — qualities that shine through when facing difficulties. It's not merely a competition or a show, but a celebration of ordinary people's perseverance.

The basic idea of a habit is something we do almost unconsciously, as if you're on autopilot. An example of this would be having breakfast or saying "please" and "thank you". But if we don't have those habits, how can we create them? According to a study published by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit. However, relying only on determination may not be the answer.

Do you want to lose weight because you want to be healthier or feel more attractive? The issue is, willpower could be subject to your mood-a bad mood may mean you don't want to do something.

You should also avoid trying to change too much at once—remember that it's a case of baby steps. Giving up all your favourite foods at once will probably result in failure rather than sustainable practice. If it happens, don't worry about failing.

Finally, don't do things outside your comfort zone. If you hate mushrooms, don't persevere and try to add them to your diet just to be healthier. After all, what you enjoy might be healthy as well.

Creating new habits might not be quick, but if you follow these tips, you may be able to change something for the better or kick a bad habit.

A. Just start again!

B. Eat something you like!

C. Celebrate every small step you take.

D. Sadly, soon we often end up breaking them.

E. Good habits can be part of your daily routine.

F. Keep exploring until you find a healthy food.

G. Questioning why rather than making up your minds could be the key.

Dark chocolate's claimed benefits mainly come from flavanols (黄烷醇), which are particularly rich in cocoa. A large-scale 2015 U.S. study measured the effects of daily tablets with 500mg of cocoa flavanols (To get that amount you would need to eat between 50g — or half a bar — and 280g of dark chocolate, depending on its flavanol concentration). The result showed that flavanols made little difference to diabetes, strokes, or cancer. They did, however, lead to a 27% reduction in deaths from cardiovascular (心血管) disease.

Alas, this positive result is not proof that dark chocolate is heart-healthy. Getting those 500mg of flavanols from it means consuming lots of sugar, which is added in large amounts by manufacturers to counter the bitterness of cocoa. It also means consuming more than half (for men) or 70% (for women) of the recommended daily maximum of saturated fats, which are bad for the heart. A better option for adding cocoa flavanols to your diet may be cocoa powder. All told, though, the healthiest flavanol-boosting method is to eat more fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Two apples, a portion of nuts and a large serving of strawberries provide roughly 500mg of flavanols. If you decide to treat yourself to some chocolate every now and then, don't sweat about finding the darkest variety. Some very dark chocolates contain few flavanols, whereas some milk varieties have lots. Sadly for chocoholics, who just can't stop themselves from reaching for one more square of chocolate, the health claims for dark chocolate come from advertising tricks, not the findings of science.

Studies show that people with dyslexia have brains that are good at exploring the unknown and thinking about the bigger picture. The strengths of the dyslexic brain may have developed as humans adapted. To survive, we needed to learn skills but also be creative and find new solutions. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Vestergaard say this led to an evolutionary (进化的) trade-off. Some people became specialists in using known information, while others, like many with dyslexia, focused on discovery and invention.

"In many fields, it is understood that adaptive systems need a compromise between exploring and exploiting to survive," said Taylor. People with dyslexia are often less efficient at procedural learning. This type of learning is used for skills like reading, writing, or playing the piano. Once learned, these skills become automatic. "However, once a skill is automatic, you use the same information again and again," Taylor added. "If someone has difficulty making a skill automatic, they stay more aware of the process. The good side is that the skill can still be improved."

Dyslexia has long been viewed negatively and no present cure exists. By looking at past studies, the researchers found that the dyslexic brain is wired differently. It has more long-distance connections and fewer local connections, which helps with "big picture" thinking. Because these thinking styles evolved to work together, they are best when combined. Bringing explorative thinkers together with detail-oriented thinkers leads to more creative solutions.

In reframing dyslexia as a difference, society can benefit from more innovative solutions, said Taylor. "It's important to emphasize that people with dyslexia still face a lot of difficulties, but the difficulties exist because of the environment and an emphasis on rote learning (机械记忆式学习) and reading and writing. Instead, we could nurture ‘explorative learning' — learning through discovery, invention and creativity, which would work more to their strengths."

With no one to drive him the next day, Bill took a Uber.

Timothy Letts, 31, was driving to visit a friend when he received Bill's ride request. It was out of his way, but he accepted, thinking someone from a medical center might need help. "Bill really lit up the car with positive energy," says Letts, who shared with Sumiel that he was a proud Army veteran. Sumiel mentioned that in the past he'd enjoyed volunteering at his church and in his community. But he was doing less these days, he explained, because the dialysis treatments left him exhausted.

Then Sumiel revealed that he was searching for a kidney donor. Letts joked that he'd be a good donor candidate, given that he didn't drink or smoke. Sumiel agreed, though he didn't think much of it as they kept. Letts, however, couldn't stop thinking about it. Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney "was something that was always on my mind," he says. Plus, he already liked and respected Sumiel.

Bill was shocked. He was touched by Letts's offer, though he wondered if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him? And what was the likelihood they'd be a match? But a few hours later, Timothy contacted him. Soon, he began the donor screening process. Months later, tests showed they were a perfect match.

In December 2021, the transplant was successfully done. Nowadays, Bill no longer needs dialysis and lives a healthy life. Timothy has moved to Germany for work, but they still keep in touch. "Living donors are special people," Bill says gratefully.

●Apple Fitness+

The app allows you to create custom plans based on class duration, music preferences, trainers, and more. A free one-month trial is available, after which the cost is a reasonable $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. It also comes with an Apple One Premier Subscription ($37.95 per month). If you use Apple's Family Sharing, up to five family members can use the membership at no additional cost. If you purchase an Apple device, you can take advantage of Apple Fitness+ with a three-month trial.

●StretchIt

Don't let your assumptions about stretching mislead you — StretchIt includes some tough sessions that work your full body and might even leave you sweating. When you open the app each day, you know exactly what you're supposed to do. A monthly membership is pricey at $19.99; the $159.99-per-year membership is a better deal. Take advantage of the seven-day free trial and try out some free sessions before you start paying.

●Strava

Strava offers access to over 30 types of sports, making it perfect for those who love to cycle, hike, rock, run, or swim. One of its key features is that it collects and compares workout data from all users, allowing you to challenge yourself and see how you rank against others on the same stretch of road or trail. The free version offers plenty to get you started, but to unlock the full potential of Strava, you'll need to upgrade to a paid membership ($79.99 per year). A 30-day trial is also available.

Choose the app that fits your fitness goals, budget, and device-just click for more details.

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2.你的看法。

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Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Quiet the Complainer

For years, Jane Booth's mother made lengthy airing of complaints. It got so bad that Jane felt it was ruining the quality of their time together, so she finally spoke up and helped her mother realize how often she complained. It turned out that Jane's intervention not only helped her mother-it also helped their relationship.

You may not be as direct as Jane was to her mother, but there are other ways to get a constant complainer to end. To be effective, it helps to correct misbeliefs about complaining in the first place. In fact, even the kindest most considerate people complain. And complaining doesn't always have a negative impact. Sometimes, complaining can change an unfavorable situation into a more desirable one. Other times, it can foster new relationships with people we don't know well.

The problems start when complaining becomes the default mode（默认模式）"When we have a need to be heard, we repeat ourselves," says Dian Killian, a life coach, "the satisfaction for frequent complainers comes from attention, so they are never satisfied with any suggestion to address the problems that they highlight resolution isn't their aim."

So, how do you quiet a constant complainer, for the sake of your health and his？

Change the subject. Some complainers will switch gears if you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them.

Summarize the complaint. If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you demonstrate that you're listening.

Challenge the person to act. When a constant complainer tells you about his latest problem, ask nicely what he's done to improve it.

Be honest. When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short-especially if it's someone who's complained to you many times before.

When someone stresses you out with lots of negativity, it's important to talk about the problem. Otherwise, if you bottle up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow annoyed or start avoiding the person.

Remember: Quieting a constant complainer can be beneficial to both of you.

In the Digital Age, we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practised patience, we'd be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks we can learn to improve patience.

. Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more positive.. "Showing thankfulness can develop self-control," said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California. A simple gratitude exercise can help us practise patience. We'll take it!

You should make yourself wait. Immediate gratification (满足) may seem like the most "feel good" option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practise. Start with small tasks.. Wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You'll soon find that the more patience you practise, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.

It is important to accept the uncomfortable. So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate (容忍), and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances.. You should learn to say to yourself, "This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable." You'll then gradually become more patient.

A. You'd better find the causes.

B. They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience.

C. All this adds up to a state of relaxation.

D. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend.

E. It can also help us practise more patience.

F. You'd better practise gratitude.

G. But we need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable to develop a little more patience.

So, who's excited for AI? I am? Maybe? AI tools are helping the speechless speak and reducing energy consumption largely. There are brilliant people who say this is kid stuff. Soon everyone will have a customized knowledge assistant. The removal of loneliness is coming. Other equally brilliant people go straight to the other direction. Their imagination covers everything from an AI-manufactured extinction-level virus to societal destruction as jobs disappear and inequality becomes permanent.

OpenAI's product launch made jaws drop. The tech is moving fast, but its impact will arrive in waves. We've already seen slight decrease in ChatGPT usage. That hardly means chatbots are doomed (注定失败的) or AI is a craze. Only that it's early. It will take time to understand how people adapt to these new tools. That time should not be wasted. The processors will keep processing — and we need to get ready. Because however far-fetched the idea of an artificial general intelligence — meaning an autonomous system that one day goes beyond human abilities — it's not impossible. We can also look out for the many ways AI tools can help us fix the hard problems humanity simply hasn't been able to solve.

That's the goal here, in this space, to examine AI in a slightly less anxiety-stricken way. The story so far has been told by geniuses with mixed motives and terrible emotional intelligence. It's really no surprise that they're also lousy storytéllers. Who starts with extinction?

Let's begin again, this time with creation. All of the software we've ever used was engineered to work backward from an outcome. Its creators wanted to help you find a webpage or play a game. Perhaps you've noticed that the major AI chatbots arrived with almost no user documentation or instructions. That's what makes this moment unique. We humans have created a tool for potentially infinite tasks. Its imperfections are ours to solve — and its powers still ours to shape.