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Unlike conventional recycling, which demands energy-intensive processes (exceeding 250℃) to melt plastics and produces useless materials, PETase Plus operates under mild conditions. By degrading PET's molecular bonds, it breaks down plastics into base components that can be re-integrated into high-quality products or even biofuels. According to Dr. Liam Harper, lead author of the study, "This method cuts energy consumption by 60% and carbon emissions by 80%, offering industries a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods."

However, critics caution against unchecked optimism. While PETase Plus excels in controlled lab environments, applying it for industrial or environmental use risks unintended ecological harm. Dr. Emily Carter, a biochemist, warns, "Engineered enzymes released into landfills or oceans might also degrade natural polymers, destabilizing soil structures or marine ecosystems. Without proper restrictions, the solution to plastic waste could become an ecological disaster."

Ethical conflicts further complicate its adoption. Environmental advocates insist plastic manufacturers — responsible for 70% of global PET production — should fund large-scale application of the technology. However, industry leaders argue that governments must provide financial support to encourage innovation. Meanwhile, developing nations, where waste management system is underdeveloped, view PETase Plus as a potential lifeline, though fears spread that wealthy countries might not share the technology.

As research advances, PETase Plus is facing a challenge: a scientific success shadowed by ethical and ecological dilemmas. Its success relies not merely on biochemical efficiency but on multi-party cooperation to balance innovation with caring for our planet.

Unlike many Western fantasy games, which draw inspiration from European myths, Black Myth: Wukong presents a world filled with Chinese folk tales, Taoist philosophy, and Buddhist symbolism. The game's artistic design, from its landscapes to its supernatural creatures, reflects traditional Chinese aesthetics. Additionally, the developers have worked hard to ensure that the combat system and storytelling remain faithful to the spirit of the original novel while making them accessible to a global audience.

Despite its widespread popularity, the game has sparked discussions among different groups. Some Chinese players take immense pride in seeing their cultural heritage represented in a high-quality video game, believing it could introduce international audiences to Chinese mythology. Others, however, worry that certain adaptations may oversimplify or commercialize the story, reducing its philosophical depth to mere action and visual wonders.

Dr. Lin Zhi, a cultural analyst at Beijing University, points out: "The success of Black Myth: Wukong could mark a turning point for Chinese game developers, proving that homegrown games can compete on the world stage. However, whether it will truly deepen global appreciation for Journey to the West remains to be seen."

While debates continue, one thing is certain: Black Myth: Wukong represents more than just a game. It is an effort to reinterpret Chinese mythology for a new generation, illustrating how digital entertainment can bridge cultural divides.

During those long months of isolation, people developed what they thought were temporary coping mechanisms. Some planted small gardens on balconies, others mastered the art of bread-making, and many discovered the joy of daily neighborhood walks. What surprises us isn't that these activities helped through difficult times, but rather how reluctant people are to abandon them although restrictions are lifted.

My neighbor Sarah, who never showed interest in gardening before, still tends to her balcony garden even though grocery stores operate normally now. "These tomatoes aren't just about food anymore," she explains, her hands covered in soil. "Watching something grow gives you a sense of progress, of moving forward, even when everything else feels uncertain."

The most striking change is in how people value their time. Many realize that their previous definition of "being busy" often meant being disconnected-from themselves, their families, and their immediate surroundings. While video calls initially felt like a poor replacement for real interaction, they unexpectedly brought some families closer, establishing regular virtual dinner dates that continue even though travel is possible again.

Local communities strengthen in unexpected ways. The neighborhood chat groups that formed to help residents in need during lockdown evolve into active social networks. People who lived on the same street for years without speaking now organize weekly farmers' markets and community events. These connections, born from necessity, become vital threads in the fabric of daily life.

Perhaps the most significant shift is in people's approach to work-life balance. The proof that remote work is viable for many jobs leads to widespread questioning of traditional office culture. Companies that insist on returning to "business as usual" find themselves losing talents to organizations that embrace flexibility. People aren't just seeking higher salaries; they pursue arrangements that allow them to maintain the positive changes they discovered during the pandemic.

Now, as we move further from the height of the crisis, these changes become woven into the texture of our lives. The pandemic, for all its hardships, teaches us that resilience isn't just about enduring difficulties—it's about learning to flourish in new ways.

The Metro Science Museum proudly announces its Weekend Science Workshop tailored for young enthusiasts aged 10-16. This immersive two-day program delves into astronomy and space technology through a variety of activities, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experimentation. Participants will engage in interactive lectures, hands-on experiments, and supervised space observations using advanced telescopes.

Workshop Highlights:

Star Navigation: Analyzing ancient star maps and applying principles used by early explorers to chart unknown places.

Rocket Engineering: Designing, constructing, and launching small rockets to study engineering data.

Virtual Galaxy Exploration: Exploring distant galaxies in a high-definition digital planetarium (天文馆), guided by real-time astrophysical data.

Planetary Observation: Using professional telescopes to examine Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, and seasonal constellations.

Event Details:

The project will take place on March 9-10, from 10：00 AM to 5：00 PM at Metro Science Museum's Innovation Hub (Building C). The progamme is headed by Dr. Alan Prescott (PhD in Astrophysics, specializing in exoplanetary systems), accompanied by Dr. Lisa Cheng (Aerospace Engineer, lead designer of the Orion-7 satellite prototype).

Registration Requirements:

Applications must be submitted via the museum's official website, where they will also find detailed schedules and a list of required equipment. Participants must bring a notebook, graphing calculator, and signed safety waiver. The registration deadline is February 25 and seats are limited.

Limited to 30 attendees; priority given to early registrants.

For inquiries, email workshops@metroscience.org or call +1 (555)123-4567.

Lena had always been a quiet girl who struggled to make friends. At school, whenever someone tried to talk to her, her mind would race with worries: "What if I say something wrong? What if they think I'm strange? " These thoughts always made her stumble over her words or give awkward replies. Once, after she accidentally gave a wrong answer in class, she heard some classmates giggling (咯咯地笑). Since then, she had become even more afraid to speak up.

One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, she noticed a small dog huddled (蜷缩) under a bush. The dog looked lost and scared, just like how she felt whenever she tried to join a conversation. It was shivering, wet, and alone. Lena crouched down and gently approached it.

The dog wagged (摇摆) its tail slightly and came closer. Lena noticed a blue collar hidden under its wet fur. Something about its trusting eyes made her heart ache. She decided to take it home. Her parents agreed to keep it temporarily while searching for its owner. Lena named the dog "Shadow" because it followed her everywhere, just like her own shadows of self-doubt.

As days passed, Lena noticed how naturally Shadow interacted with everyone. At the park, he would approach others with complete confidence and make friends effortlessly. Even when he made mistakes, like accidentally knocking over someone's water bottle, his friendly tail wag would make everyone laugh with him, not at him.

Taking Shadow for walks gave Lena unexpected friendships. Emily, a girl from her class, often came to the park with her own dog. They started talking about their pets, and soon Emily became Lena' s first real friend. Through Emily, Lena met other kids and gradually found herself part of a group that would meet at the park to play with their dogs. For the first time, she felt like she belonged.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好.

Para 1: One day, a woman carrying a "Lost Dog: Lucky" poster walked into the park.

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Para 2: Lena and Emily began visiting Lucky every now and then.

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(1)你想重拾的爱好及理由；

(2)具体做法。

注意：

(1)写作词数应为80个左右；

(2)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Bob,

Delighted to know you show keen interest in Chinese students taking up hobbies again after Chinese Gaokao.

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Yours,

Li Hua

The Chongqing leg of this year's Guizhou Village Super League tournament kicked off on Friday night in Fengdu county, Southwest China's Chongqing.

(follow) the opening ceremony, a football match unfolded between Fengdu and Guizhou's Rongjiang county, birthplace of the extremely popular soccer events known as the Guizhou Village Super League or Cun Chao.

Since 2023, the Village Super League (gain) huge popularity in China and internationally, fueled by the game's widespread appeal among (local) and the region's ethnic culture. Earlier this year, an agreement (sign) between Fengdu and Rongjiang declaring (public) Fengdu as the exclusive (独家) host for the Chongqing leg of the national tournament.

According to Wang Weiyu, deputy director of the Chongqing event's organizing committee, participants are teams from Fengdu and other districts in Chongqing. They will be composed of students, nine-to-fivers and villagers. The (win) team will represent Chongqing in the national Guizhou Village Super League tournament in August.

The Chongqing event was also highlighted by this year's Fengdu Temple Fair (丰都庙会), runs from March 29 to April 6. This national intangible cultural heritage, originating from the Fengdu Incense Fair, dates back over 2,000 years the Western Jin Dynasty. It thrived (兴盛) during the Ming Dynasty reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty, before being restarted in 1988, according to the local government.

Then I got onto the plane. When I5 the fuel of the airplane and fastened my seat belt, all of my memories of traveling came flooding back. I was no longer6. I then started figuring out how I could7 the 22 hours ahead. The seats next to me were empty, so I8 the armrest (扶手) and lay down. I now had a couch (长沙发) on the plane! I felt so9 that I slept for seven hours in total during the flight.

What about the 15 hours10? Watching some episodes would be fun. Luckily, I soon discovered a better way: onboard Wi-Fi. It was not cheap, but I would then get access to the Internet. The minute I11 into the Wi-Fi with my phone,12 started popping up. I texted back my friends, scrolled through my social media and read13 on my phone. Time passed quickly when I was lost in words. Also,14 to the internet gave me a feeling that I was still on the ground with my friends. At last, I15 the 22-hour flight, landed in Paris and started my exciting trip!

Community gardens offer an escape from the chaos of fast-paced urban life., creating a sense of peacefulness and inner balance. The simple act of digging hands into soil, planting seeds and witnessing the wonder of growth brings a sense of satisfaction and purpose.

Community gardens serve as inclusive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds come together with a shared passion for nature and sustainability..They provide a friendly environment for social bonds. As gardeners tend to plants side by side, they build meaningful connections, making community gardens not just places for growing plants but also for nurturing relationships.

In an era of rapid urbanization, community gardens act as a shelter for plants, insects and birds. The biodiversity they support contributes to the overall health of urban ecosystems.. Through local, organic and sustainable practices, community gardeners take an active role in securing their food sources while reducing the environmental impact associated with conventional agriculture and long-distance transportation.

Beyond the psychological benefits, community gardens offer advantages for physical health as well. Gardening involves various physical activities such as planting, weeding and harvesting, which provide gentle exercise and promote overall well-being., encouraging a positive and sustainable approach to nutrition.
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A. These spaces go beyond mere physical gardens

B. These gardens also address the pressing issue of food security

C. More importantly, they allow individuals to reconnect with nature

D. Community gardens create an atmosphere for knowledge-sharing

E. The harvest can even be celebrated and shared among all members

F. They allow people to interact with nature and with each other and enjoy a better life

G. Additionally, the fresh produce grown in the gardens contributes to a healthier diet

Scientists have now studied those photos. They suspect that this mystery monkey is a hybrid (杂交物种). Sometimes closely related species hybridize. This happens only occasionally in the wild. But what was especially surprising in this case is that the monkey's suspected parents a male proboscis monkey and a female silvered leaf monkey — are distant relatives. Scientists are concerned that this might signal that the creature's parent species are in trouble.

"Changes to the parent monkeys' habitat might explain a hybrid," said Nadine Ruppert, a primatologist who studied the mystery monkey. Oil palm plantations have been expanding along the Kinabatangan River. As forests turn to farmland, wildlife habitats can be harmed or lost. "In some spots, the suspected parent monkey species have been squeezed into small patches of forest along that river," Ruppert said. "Monkeys there could have to compete more for mates. In close quarters, the male of the bigger species can dominate. In this case, the proboscis male might easily displace males of the silvered leaf monkey."

The mystery monkey has made people living in the area very excited. "The hybrid is gorgeous, but we don't want to see more of them," Ruppert said. "Both proboscis monkeys and silvered leaf monkeys may lack enough food and space to behave as they would naturally." In Borneo and around the world, human activities and climate change are hurting animal habitats. As natural habitats are lost, mating between different species might increase.

Much of this is encoded as natural instinct. When a baby is born, it needn't be taught how to breathe or cry —this is hard-wired into our DNA. We know that when tired we need to sleep and when hungry we need to eat. The same goes for animals. Within two hours of being born, a foal attempts its first steps with little guidance from its parent, all from instinct.

As well as our basic instincts, our genetics can carry more complex abilities, knowledge and reflexes. Findings have also hinted that our facial expressions could be hard-wired behaviors. Babies start to smile at around two — again, this isn't specifically taught. Although they may take in the expressions of people around, it's hard to test if they connect emotion to the faces they see. However, a 2019 study showed that athletes who had been born blind made the same disheartened expressions when losing as athletes with sight, suggesting that facial expressions may not be learnt from watching others.

While genetics play a part, infants are also heavily influenced during their time in the womb (子宫). Mothers who eat strong-tasting foods such as garlic can affect children's taste buds, giving them a fancy for the same tastes later in life. Taste and smell are important triggers that babies look for when first feeding, as the mother's milk will carry the same flavors experienced in the womb. This pre-birth taste sampling increases their chances of survival.

Generational memory could also explain why certain people are naturally gifted in areas like music or sport. Actually, the existence of it is hard to prove, since so many environmental and outside factors change behaviour and personality, especially with young minds, which are easily developed. However, the theory is starting to be taken more seriously, and studies involving short-generation life forms such as nematode worms are making significant breakthroughs. We may soon have undeniable proof that our genetics pass down more than we think.