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Have you ever looked in your food-waste bin? It's estimated that families in the U. K. create more than six million tonnes of food waste each year. "Food waste" means food that could have been eaten but instead is thrown away. Apples, bananas, bread, potatoes and salad are the most common items that are binned.

With food prices rising, it's a good time to become a "food-waste warrior". Not only will it save money, but it is good for the environment. After all, growing, packaging and transporting food use a lot of Earth's resources such as energy and water. First, it's a good idea to find out just how much food goes into your bin. Keep a diary and note down the foods that get chucked out most often—and why. Planning meals for the week with your family can save time and money. For instance, meat from a Sunday roast could go into sandwiches on Monday.

Weigh out pasta or rice you need before you cook it（there are portion sizes on the packet but they are for adults, so adjust them）, and before you pile your plate, check how hungry you are so you don't end up leaving food because you're too full.

Your freezer is a good way to save food. Keep a sliced loaf in there; you can put frozen slices straight into the toaster. You can freeze leftovers in a sealed container for another day. It's hard to keep track of food that's gone to the back of the fridge. You could label a shelf an "Eat me first" spot for anything that has been there for a while.

Finally, use your senses. Some U. K. supermarkets have taken "best before" dates off fruit and vegetables. Ask an adult to help. Don't forget to update your diary to see how much change you can make.

A. Cooking the correct portion size helps too.

B. However, heat defrosted leftovers thoroughly before eating.

C. Fruit that looks bad can be made into a juice for a Friday treat.

D. Potatoes and carrots, however, last a long time if kept in a cool, dark place.

E. Here are some simple tips that can help your family become food-waste warriors.

F. This is done to decide whether something is still fine to eat with your noses and eyes.

G. It may sound unpleasant but in fact it tells you how much food your family throws out.

Why do we find ugly animals so attractive? And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute?

Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, human attraction to infantile（婴儿的）features, such as big eyes, large heads and soft bodies, is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children, guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish, pugs, aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person's "protective behavior, attention and willingness to care" for the individual and reduce the "likelihood of aggression towards an infant", says Marta Borgi, a researcher.

Ugly animals often have other value—some, like the blobfish or the naked mole rat, live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their life in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in, they often still don't get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias（偏见）which leads to many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.

There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession（痴迷）with ugly-cute animals. "The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable," says Rowena Packer, a lecturer of animal behavior. This is partly driven by social media, with many celebrities（名人）and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram, she says.

But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed, because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties, repeated skin infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes and wrinkly faces may make us smile, we might want to reconsider our obsession with "ugly-cute" pets.

The Beatles have released the last song they recorded. The song is titled "Now and Then". It was written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it in 1979 at his home. The other Beatles added to the track over the years. Recording engineers used AI technology to bring the song to life, resulting in a sound like the four Beatles recorded it together in a studio. The song has been released as a double-A side single. The flip side of the record is a new mix of the band's first single "Love Me Do". This was first released in 1962. "Now and Then" will also be the final track on a new edition of the Beatles' legendary greatest hits "blue" album. This is a collection of their classics from 1967-1970.

Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He said: "It's quite emotional. And we all play on it. It's a genuine Beatles recording." He spoke about his excitement at being able to release a new song, saying: "In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and to release a new song the public haven't heard, I think it's an exciting thing." McCartney was also excited about hearing John Lennon's voice. He said it was "crystal clear". Lennon was shot dead by a fan outside his New York home in 1980. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said recording the song was, "the closest we'll ever come to having [John Lennon] back in the room". He said it was, "very emotional for all of us".

The 2024 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.

This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.

Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations.

If you're interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.

Here are the requirements:

Who Can Apply

The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.

Submission Dates

Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024（Beijing Time.）

Announcement Date

The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1, 2024, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme.

Submission Methods

Participants can send their theme and related information to chinesebridge@chineseplus.net. "Chinese Bridge" also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.

注意：1.词数100左右；2.题目已为你写好。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Mary is one of my classmate, who I admire very much. She is cheerful but friendly, keeping smiling at others. That impresses me most is her sweet voice. The sound of her singing is as a waterfall on a mountain, flowed effortlessly and leaving a sense of calm. She is very focused when singing. Much of us usually hear her to sing songs after class. She always active participates in local music contests. So far, she won two prizes in our city. She also teaches us to sing. As a result, influencing by her, more and more students in our class like to sing.

In modern urban China, people often go to cinemas or theaters for entertainment. But in the countryside, people have many ways of amusing（them）. Come to Majie Falk Fair（马街书会）and enjoy a traditional delight.

It is said that Majie Folk Fair may have first appeared in the Yuan Dynasty, with artists passing it on from generationgeneration. With a history of over hundreds of years, the fair features a（various）of performances, including storytelling, ballad singing, crosstalk and other folk arts.

The fair（hold）every l3th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar and has also been included on the list of national intangible cultural heritage since May 2006.（annual）, it is a grand event for the folk artists from different parts across the country. Despite the fact that the fair remains a calling for folk artists, it gives the audience an opportunity（establish）contact with their favorite artists.

Henan Zhuizi may have the largest number of art performers in the fair. Early in the morning,（experience）players and new artists compete with each other while audience members,can sing and tell stories, are welcome to interact and even join the artists onstage. A folk artist once said that the fair was a platform to exchange and improve his skills,（provide）a chance for him to makeliving as well.

Lisa was a teacher of my two sons. In 2000, she1 to teach my elder son, Bob, who had difficulty in writing and reading. It took Lisa much patience to2 Bob. With her special education, Bob3 in his class and was finally admitted to a Chinese university with excellent grades. I4 believed it was Lisa's special teaching style that made Bob finally5 out. Years later, my complete6 was confirmed again.

Luckily, my younger son, Mike, also studied in Lisa's class. Lisa made a bigger7 on him "Every student is unique, so8 teaching is the key," she said. "Every man has his price." Because she was aware of her students'9 , she designed multiple schemes to guide the children.

Mike's grades had fallen behind other students. It was a challenge for Lisa to teach him whose grades were at the10 of the class. Lisa learned Mike had a（n）11 personality. He liked meeting friends, loved chatting with them and enjoyed their12 . It was because he often stayed with others that he didn't have enough time to focus on his13 . Lisa not only taught Mike to14 life and learning but also15 time →most for study and some for fun. She even invited Mike's best friend to learn together with him and16 them after school. Eventually, they significantly raised their scores. However, Lisa reminded me that it wasn't the scores but the17 that mattered. She couldn't be more proud of my son's stepping18 .

In terms of child education, Lisa is a（n）19 example to all. Although Mike has graduated, I can't be more20 . I really want to say to her again, "Thanks."

Self-confidence is about trusting your judgement and your ability to do something well. It is also about being willing to consider the possibility that you are wrong and change your mind. It is a combination of courage and humility, which leads to open-minded thinking.. It often prevents you from doing your best and perhaps from even trying. When you do try, your lack of trust in yourself may ultimately lead you to fail.

·One of the reasons is the home environment where children grow and develop. They may find it difficult to develop self-confidence if their parents are critical or overprotective. Once they fail to fulfil expectations, they may feel bad about themselves and get trapped in the cage of self-doubt.

·. If a child gets discouraged at school or in the neighbourhood, he or she may be afraid of speaking in public, even when he or she grows up to be an adult.

Self-confidence can be improved

·Work on positive thinking. A positive attitude will lead to positive results. Go for it and don't worry about letting others down..Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. You can always talk to yourself in a positive way, such as "I can do it!" or "I'll give it another try!"

·Set realistic goals for yourself and visualize yourself achieving these goals.. It is important to break down the overall goal into smaller and more measurable tasks. For those tasks you are not so sure about, ask your friends or family for advice. Also understand that it is perfectly normal if you do not succeed in completing a task.

A. Instead, try to make up for lost time

B. All they expect is that you do your best

C. Confidence is built an a sense of accomplishment

D. Children spare no effort to satisfy parents' expectations

E. Negative experiences also have a huge impact on self-confidence

F. Low self-confidence, in contrast, will make you feel unmotivated

G. The reasons for low self-confidence often differ from person to person

For some climate challenges, there are relatively straightforward fixes. For example, renewable energy sources can already replace much of the energy needed to power buildings, cars and more.

There's no substitute for food, but shifting what we eat is possible. If everyone on the planet ate vegetables, greenhouse gas emissions from the food system could be cut by more than half; a planet of vegetarians would reduce food emissions by two thirds. If we stopped consuming conventional food and relied on a lab-grown nutritional food instead of soil or water-produced food, we could prevent about 1 degree centigrade of future warming, according to a recent paper that considered the unique thought experiment.

"What this work says is: Hey, look, we can still get pretty big wins even if we're not making these really big changes in dietary composition," says Clark. "I think that's really powerful, because a lot of people just don't want to make those really big dietary changes, for many reasons. While vegetarian diets are becoming more common in America and some European countries, it's absolutely ridiculous to assume that everyone will be eating a vegetarian diet 30 years from now," he says.

Food choices are personal, deeply connected to cultural, religious, emotional, economic concerns and so much more. "Rather than dictate how to do it, it's much better to try to give choices," says Naglaa, a food, nutrition and environment researcher at Tufts University. This approach aims to inform people so that they can make choices that correspond with their needs and values instead of waiting for the authority's rules and orders. As a whole, those choices can benefit both human health and the planet. For that to happen, it is necessary to work alongside large-scale efforts to reshape industrial food production.

"But what people choose to eat daily is far from insignificant," says Clark. "We don't all have to become vegetarians overnight. Small changes can make a big difference."