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Don't expect to have it all.

Decisions force you to close the door on other possibilities. And there will be paths not taken, careers not chosen, to name a few. You can imagine some "what if" situations if you must, but do not let them take up too much space in your brain.

It's often good to think through your decisions. But don't overdo it. Research can reach a point where returns begin to reduce, which makes it confusing more than clear. Many good decisions can be made based as much on intuition (直觉) as on careful analysis of endless data.

Don't delay making decisions.

Yes, there is a time to put off making a decision. Perhaps you need more information. Or it's likely that you wait for a less stressful time. Just don't wait so long that the decision is made by your own indecisiveness (犹豫不决).

Don't be hard on yourself.

You decide to go on a voyage. You choose an expensive liner (邮轮). Everything should work out just right. Only you didn't expect an insect that ran around on the ship, making you and your family sick for five days. But please remember it is unavoidable sometimes.

A. Don't spend too much time thinking.

B. Don't rely on emotion to make decisions.

C. It is an important source of information.

D. You may regret making such a stupid decision.

E. You can't order every delicious dish on the menu.

F. Maybe you wish to turn to your parents for advice.

G. Unfortunately, people often find it hard to make decisions.

After finding that students who self-reported mindful habits performed better on tests and had higher grades, researchers from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University wanted to know if school-based mindfulness training could help more students reap similar benefits.

They designed a study focusing on sixth-graders in a Boston school. The study showed that sixth-graders who participated in an eight-week mindfulness were less stressed out than their classmates who hadn't. Practicing mindfulness had helped improve the ability to focus in the moment, expanding students' capacity to learn and regulate their emotions.

Four times a week, instructors from Calmer Choice, a Massachusetts nonprofit specializing in mindfulness education, taught the group techniques and led them through practices, like focusing on a rock for a minute, then discussing when their mind wandered and refocused on the rock. Another group of sixth-graders took computer coding during that time instead. The students were randomly assigned between the groups.

At the end of the eight weeks, the mindfulness group reported being less stressed than they had been before the mindfulness education, and better able to practice self-control. And their amygdalae, the part of the brain that controls emotion, responded less to pictures of fearful faces than they did prior to the mindfulness work, suggesting their brains were less sensitive to negative stimuli, or, in other words, that they were less likely to get stressed out and lose focus. The group who attended coding classes didn't see the same benefits.

The findings suggest that the mindfulness instruction helped boost students' attention skills, as well as develop coping mechanisms for stress. The researchers believe it could be especially useful for schools to support students suffering from severe mental damage and other adversities that trigger stress in the body, hurting students' ability to succeed.

Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.

After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. "I just decided I wanted to go," she says. "I had no idea about what I'd find there and I wasn't nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way."

In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she'd never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. "From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has," Ginni says. "I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater."

The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.

The TWU Cafeteria is open 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.

The Globe (Relaxation)

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. , closed on Sundays.

The Wellness Centre (Health)

Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is built for physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday,9a. m. to noon and 1:00 p. m. to4:30p. m.

The Writing Centre (Academic Support)

All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.

It was a beautiful sunny day when the moving van pulled onto the tree-lined street. Mark and Mindy stepped out of the van and looked at their new home with pride. They had both been saving for a long time to purchase their first house together and were very excited to go on a new venture.

Within an hour they had unloaded a number of boxes and were pleased with their progress. The sky had begun to darken slightly, but the weather was still pleasant. Then Mindy heard it - even felt it. There was a large clap of thunder and then a bolt of lightning. Mindy and Mark immediately froze and looked at each other, then looked at the boxes scattered on their lawn. They hastily raced to get their belongings indoors, but not before getting caught in heavy rain.

The couple stood in their living room, wet from head to toe, surrounded by what were now very wet boxes. Then, Mark noticed a pool of water in the hallway.

He went to inspect (检查) and found that there was water dripping from the ceiling. "We can have someone fix it," Mindy said. "I'll grab a bucket to catch the water for now."

A moment later, Mark heard a scream and raced into the kitchen just in time to see a mouse running across the floor. Mindy was frozen with fright.

"Don't worry. We can take care of that!" Mark said, trying to sound as reassuring (安心的) as possible. "Let's go unpack some of the boxes. That will make us feel better."

Mark and Mindy made their way to the living room, but when they opened a box holding their kitchen utensils (器皿) and dishes, they found that all of their plates, bowls and cups were broken. They looked at each other in dismay.

"What do we do now?" Mindy asked.

Their first day in their new home was not turning out to be the joyous occasion they had expected. Just then, they both heard a noise. There was a knock at the door.

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They opened the door slowly and found a little cat before their eyes.

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The squeaking (吱吱叫) noises were coming from the attic (阁楼).

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English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World

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Tai Chi is often described as "mediation in motion". There is (grow) evidence that this mind-body practice which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems.

the fact that Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, it deals with the key components of (fit)— muscle strength, flexibility and balance. Tai Chi improves balance and, according to some studies, (reduce) falls. Proprioception (本体感受) — the ability (sense) the position of one' s body in space — declines with age. Tai Chi helps train this sense and also (great) improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes easier to recover from a stumble (绊倒). Fear of falling can make you more likely to fall. Some studies have found that Tai Chi training helps relieve that fear.

Tai Chi is very safe, and no fancy equipment (need), so it's easy to get started. Don't be frightened by the names. Names like Yang, Wu, and Cheng are given to different (branch) of Tai Chi, in honor of people who designed the sets of movements called forms. In some forms, you learn a series of movements, while others focus more on breathing and meditation. Finding the very approach matches your interests and needs is the key.

The day after she moved in, she called me to2 about the food nearby. "The pizza was like rubber. I couldn't3 it." "Mom, you're complaining to me. Wouldn't it make more sense to tell someone who can4 the problem?" We hung up. This was only her second day here! And week after week, Mom found more to complain about.

When with my friend Beth, I spent 20 minutes sharing how Mom's attitude5 me. "She seems6 . After everything Kevin and I do for her, all we hear is what she doesn't like." As the words spilled from my lips, I realized that I'd developed the same7 of complaining that annoyed me so much in Mom.

I decided to keep a better watch on my8. Things went fine for a few weeks. But soon I felt powerless to9 by myself and couldn't help complaining to Beth about Mom's10 again.

A few days later, I received a journal from my friend Torry. On the first page, he had written, "Jeanette, I use such a journal every day to11 things I'm thankful for." I wrote three things I was grateful for. When I looked at them,12 filled my heart. Maybe this was it. It was a joyous replacement that helped me overcome the complaining —13 .

Over the next few months, as I continued, I noticed little things I'd14 . Life was handing out gift after gift, including Mom, complaints and all. I couldn't change her; I could only15 her.

●Surround Yourself with Humor

You learn more effectively when you fully expose yourself to a subject. Similarly, you can improve your sense of humor by surrounding yourself with humor. Watch stand-up comedians. Listen to programs that amuse you.Read humorous books. .

●Learn What Amuses You

. We amuse our friends by praising a change they made. However, when it comes to being funny, don't change your sense of humor to amuse other people. Instead, start with what amuses you.Then, if you think the other person will also be amused with it, share it with them.

●Think About Timing and Audience

You don't have to be funny all the time, so don't expect that of yourself. When you catch yourself trying to be funny, slow down. Simply speak slower so you're not as likely to stop and repeat yourself. Try speaking at 60-70 % of your usual rate. .

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You don't need to seize every single opportunity to be funny. If you're in the middle of a bad joke, just end it. "You know what, now that I'm telling it, it's not as funny as it sounded in my head," can be a bit of an awkward end and hurt your pride a little bit, but it saves everyone time and patience. In the long run, they'll respect your taste.

A. Be Creative, Not Silly

B. Pause in between sentences

C. There's a lot of fun out there

D. You might also do better at work

E. Know When to Pull the Plug on Yourself

F. You can also try your hand in the real world

G. A lot of times, we say things purely to please others

The algorithm relied in part on how the school's students had historically been more successful on the exam. Schools with richer children tended to have better track records, so the algorithm gave wealthy students - even those on track for the same grades as poor students - much higher predicted scores. High-achieving, low - income pupils whose schools had not previously performed well were hit particularly hard. After threats of legal action and widespread demonstrations, the government backed down and canceled the algorithmic grading process entirely. This wasn't an isolated incident: In the United States similar issues troubled the International Baccalaureate exam, which used an opaque (不透明)   artificial intelligence system to set students' scores, prompting protests from thousands of students and parents.

These episodes highlight some of the traps of algorithmic decision - making. As technology advances, companies, governments, and other organizations are increasingly relying on algorithms to predict important social outcomes, using them to distribute jobs, forecast crime, and even try to prevent child abuse. These technologies promise to increase efficiency, enable more targeted policy interventions, and remove human imperfections from decision-making processes. But critics worry that opaque machine learning systems will in fact reflect and further keep shortcomings in how organizations typically function - including by establishing the racial, class, and gender prejudices of the societies that develop these systems.

But there is an even more basic concern about algorithmic decision-making. Even in the absence of systematic class or racial prejudice, what if algorithms struggle to make even remotely accurate predictions about the track of individuals' lives?

And then what? What's the next great leap in humans' quest for the secrets of the universe? When it comes to the near future scientific exploration, there are a few areas of the solar system that will be receiving some special attention.

First off there's Venus, a planet which was a relative paradise (天堂), with oceans and a pleasant atmosphere. Something went terribly wrong there a few billion years ago, and NASA has scheduled a series of missions to explore what exactly is going on there.

At the other end are the gas giants. Several of the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered in thick sheets of ice, and underneath that ice sit oceans of liquid water. NASA has missions planned to investigate those mysterious worlds, hunting for any signs of possible life hidden deep within.

As for us humans, Mars is certainly the grand prize in the coming decades. If we have the adequate drive and funds, we can establish a semi - permanent presence on the red planet, keeping crews working and studying in person on the Martian surface. The other planets of our solar system are not so suitable for people to settle on. Mercury is too close to the Sun for comfort and too far away from the Earth.

Over the coming decades humans expect to see a rise of "space hotels", set up for visiting tourists and scientific explorations. Naturally, turning the space rock into a habitat for humans is not very practical considering our current level of technological maturity, but in my best estimation, it's the next easiest thing to accomplish... after the Moon and Mars, of course.