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Bryce was once a3 at Boston Children's. She clearly remembered the care she received from the staff and was4 to give back. Today, she makes special meals kids really want. "It sounds simple to get a child to eat something, but it really can be a huge5," said Bryce.

After6 Emerson's doctor to ensure that the7 would be safe for the child, Bryce asked Emerson if she'd like to make pickles together. Emerson's eyes8 and she was like, "We can do that?" Then, Bryce brought all the things needed directly to Emerson's room. Together, they followed the9 and made seven kinds of pickles, which were later served to the staff and visitors who10. By the end of the pickle party, all the pickles were11.

Allison Bayse, Emerson's mother, said, "They're so12. Once they know what the kids are interested in, they just go with that13. They've made Emerson's experience at the hospital feel normal."

Emerson hasn't let her14 get in the way of having fun. During her hospital stay, she got other patients and hospital staff involved in her activities. "She's15 these adults' care and trying to give it back to the other kids here," said Allison.

When teenagers get enough rest, they are more attentive and prepared for learning. Rested students tend to earn higher grades in tests. Sleep helps them memorize what was learned throughout the day. When teenagers have a good sleep schedule, they can reason clearly and solve problems more easily. This can result in overall academic performance improvement.

While asleep, the body carries out important functions like building muscle and strengthening the immune system. Teenagers with enough sleep because of later school start times are less likely to fall ill and can recover faster from any health issues they may face.

Sleep plays a key role in maintaining mental health, too. When the first period begins at later times, teenagers can get the rest they need to manage their emotions better. Well-rested teens are generally happier and more emotionally stable. Enough sleep can reduce the likelihood of mood swings and help teens maintain a positive outlook on life.

Research has also found that later school start times bring many other benefits, such as better social relationships and more engagement in after-class activities. School schedules that meet the biological needs of teenagers can lead to healthier, happier, and more successful students.

A. The reason is simple.

B. Here are a few benefits.

C. They are a practical step toward better education.

D. Getting sleep is also important for teenagers' physical health.

E. Therefore, it is time for school to offer mental health support.

F. That's why many experts are calling for later school start times.

G. They are better equipped to deal with the pressures of school life.

But that kind of thinking has it backward. In more than two decades of research into how leaders' decision-making has an impact on organizational success, I've uncovered a surprising finding: The most effective leaders aren't the ones who seem to have all the answers, but those who question themselves. They are, in other words, ambivalent.

Ambivalent leaders aren't decisive in the eyes of others and are often regarded as weak and too agreeable. But, our research reveals a different story. In one study of 164 consulting teams in Brazil, we found that leaders who were ambivalent discussed with more team members, and more frequently, than leaders who were less ambivalent. The openness of these leaders also inspired team members to seek more information from others. At the end of the project, customers rated these teams higher in their performance than teams led by decisive managers.

My most recent research, of students at a university, showed similar results. We observed the students as they performed six-month class projects in teams. At the end of the projects, team members and leaders answered survey questions about each other. In the survey, team members were open to ambivalence in their leaders: The more ambivalent these leaders seemed to be about decisions, the more their team members felt the leaders were really good listeners. Ambivalent leaders, meanwhile, reported that their team members had higher levels of curiosity and creativity than leaders who were less ambivalent.

Ambivalent leaders challenge traditional views of what leaders look like. But evidence shows, again and again, that their performance alsoeclipses decisive leaders. Ambivalence is a driving force behind critical thinking and joint decision-making.

Managing kids' anxiety and pain while receiving emergency medical care is a key part of the treatment plan, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (儿科). Many pediatric emergency departments have child life specialists, who help young patients cope with stress through play therapy (治疗) and other methods. The experiment, which took place at Riley Children's Hospital from early 2023 to mid-2024, studied whether adding a dog therapy visit would calm young patients even further. The hospital has a dog therapy program in place.

All 80 selected patients, aged 5 to 17, worked with child life specialists. 40 of the patients also spent around 10 minutes with a therapy dog. The other 40 kids, who are allergic (过敏) to dogs or afraid of dogs, just received the usual care. During the 10-minute physical contact with therapy dogs, patients had a variety of uninterrupted activities, including gentle petting, feeding, and guided grooming.

The research team rated the kids' anxiety, whose level ranged from 0 (no anxiety) to 10 (very severe anxiety). The original score for all 80 patients was 5.4 on average. Forty-five minutes after the experiment, the research team rated anxiety again. The kids getting the usual care saw an average drop in their score of 1.5, while the kids who hung out with therapy dogs had an average drop of 2.7 points.

"These findings support the use of therapy dogs to help reduce pain and anxiety without the use of medicine," the research team concluded.

The journey was 1,130 kilometers long. To be able to pull the supplies on my sledge, I undertook intense strength training to gain muscle. And, because of my height of 1.52 meters, I went through a lot to get expedition clothing that fitted me. To keep occupied on the trip, I had a playlist of everything from house party music to the Beatles. But the further I went, the more I enjoyed just experiencing the silence.

On the journey itself, I was surprised that there was so much snowfall. On the hardest days, I was in fresh snow up to my knees and could only go 9.5 kilometers in 10 hours. It was a real test. At 2,800 meters above sea level, the thin and cold air caused pain in my lungs.

I didn't let myself to feel much before finishing — I had to be focused. So upon arrival, 54 days after setting out, it was great to revel (沉醉) in what I had achieved, though I also felt a slight emptiness because my life for so long had been about planning this project.

During my crossing of Greenland, my guide Lars Ebbdesen once nicknamed me "the Polar Egg". The idea was that one day I would break open and do a bigger exploration on my own. When I eventually reached the South Pole, I sent him a picture of a chick (小鸡) coming out of an egg. With everything I had experienced, I felt much older than that, though.

Shy as I was, I'd always been terrified of speaking English in public. Countless times. I had practiced perfect English conversations in my mind, but when it came to the real thing, I would freeze and couldn't say anything. I would be afraid of messing up the grammar and even worried that my classmates would laugh at my strong native language accent, though it never happened. I admired my classmates who could chat fluently with native speakers, but I felt trapped by my own self-doubt. My hands would get sweaty, and my voice would tremble (颤抖) whenever my teacher called on me in class.

One sunny afternoon, I was looking through books in a local bookstore. Golden sunlight shone through the bookstore's large windows with warm light over the rows of bookshelves. It was quiet with not many customers. The soft low sound of customers turning through pages and the slight smell of freshly printed paper filled the air. While searching for an illustrated book in front of the bookshelf, I heard a tense conversation at the checkout counter. A foreign customer stood there, holding a piece of paper covered in messy Chinese characters. He was trying to explain something to the shopkeeper, but the shopkeeper seemed not to understand a word. She stared back in total confusion, with a polite yet helpless smile on her face. The customer's face turned red with annoyance, while the shopkeeper just shook her head, clearly lost.

My heart raced as I realized they were speaking English. Every part of me wanted to run, but my feet felt glued to the floor. A storm of thoughts took over my mind: "What if I can't even understand them?" I stood frozen, trapped in a mental fight between fear and the desire to help.

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After what felt like ages, I took a deep breath and approached them.

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That day, I discovered that stepping out of my comfort zone wasn't so scary as I'd imagined. (结尾句)

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Hello, everyone,

After reading Mother of Ten Thousand Babies, I deeply admire Lin Qiaozhi.

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Thank you.

A group of scientists wanted to explore space. Their big goal was to see if there was life on Mars. They knew it would be hard and full of problems, but they didn't give up., exploring space could help people in the future.

While they were on the task, something bad happened. A part of their spaceship stopped working, and they were worried they couldn't finish the job. But the scientists were smart. They had made plans something like this happened.

The scientists worked very hard day and night. for their hard work, they finally fixed the problem., the spaceship landed on Mars safely. They collected a lot of important information about Mars' cold weather and whether it could support life. This success taught us more about space and made young people excited to learn more about the universe.

Inti Raymi, often referred to as the "Festival of the Sun", is a truly important traditional festival in Peru. The ancient city of Cusco(come) alive with this celebration every year on June 24th, shows the rich and unique culture of the Inca people.

The Inca civilization (文明), existing from the 13th to the 16th century, held the sun in the highest regard. They believed that the sun was the creator of life, and the source of warmth and light. Therefore, Inti Raymi (establish) to express their deep thanks to Inti.

At start of the festival, the "Inca king" makes a speech in the old Inca language and offers food to the sun. Then, there is a parade (游行). Dancers traditional clothing lead the way, performing (energy) dances that have been passed down through (generation).

Besides the parade, traditional sports games, music performances, and food fairs are also held (celebrate) the festival. These folk activities not only add to the fun of the festival but also give visitors a chance to experience the Inca culture (close). It also serves as a bridge, (help) people from other countries learn about and admire the great Inca civilization.

Everything went3 up the trail. Unfortunately, on her way back, her foot got caught in a hole and she fell, breaking her leg. She cried out for help, and shortly after, a stranger4 and called 911. They were told a search and5 team would arrive in five hours. While6, two young men, Troy and Allen, came over and7 to carry her down the trail. Troy, an Air Force airman, knew he could carry her down. He eased Ursula onto his back and started8 downward. He carried her for most of the nearly three-hour9, and Allen carried her for the rest.

During the hike, Troy and Allen10 stories and asked Ursula about her life to distract (使分心) her from the11. Their efforts to distract her worked. "The less I12 the pain, the quieter my cries became," Ursula said with13.

Once they reached the parking lot, Troy and Allen immediately drove her to the14. Doctors told her that the damage would have been worse if she had waited longer for medical attention.

During her15, the two young men who helped her checked in several times. Ursula said she would be friends with them for a long time.

Music education can greatly help students learn. Research from the University of California shows that students with musical training score about 20% higher in language and math tests. It is not just an art form but a powerful educational tool. Here are some of the key way it impacts students' academic and thinking abilities.

Language Skill Development

Learning songs like You Are My Sunshine exposes students to vocabulary beyond textbooks. Words like "sunshine" and "dear" are naturally acquired through repetitive melodies, which strengthen pronunciation and grammar awareness. For example, Some pop songs introduce modern slang (俚语) like "self-made" and "daydream", while classical lyrics (歌词) teach formal expressions. This linguistic diversity strengthens communication abilities.

Memory Improvement

Have you ever suddenly recalled forgotten songs from childhood? Scientists call this the "melodic memory effect". Catchy melodies (旋律) activate the brain's hippocampus — the key memory center. Educational songs like the ABC song use beats to make facts unforgettable. When preparing performances, students memorize rhythms and volume changes — skill transferable to studying history or math.

Mental Power Increase

Music works both sides of the brain. When you play the piano, for example, the left brain works on reading musical notes (logic), while the right brain focuses on expressing emotions (creativity). Additionally, reading music trains pattern recognition — a skill used in solving math problems. Group performances also teach teamwork and quick thinking.

In conclusion, music education plays a vital role in learning. It supports academic growth and thinking skills.

A. But how exactly does it improve learning?

B. Group singing reduces classroom participation.

C. It provides rich language input through varied songs.

D. A common experience reveals music's memory power.

E. Music theory classes improve mathematical reasoning.

F. Brain research shows it uses the entire brain effectively.

G. Such a combined method makes learning effective and enjoyable.

The results were shocking, as the researchers discovered that the owls were not endangered at all. Instead, the Saw-whet's lifestyle — completely nighttime, staying mostly quiet, and living high in the forest away from human populations — allowed them to remain undetected. In fact, they were probably the most common small hunters in the forests of that state.

There are around 250 species of owls worldwide, and they vary widely in habitat and size. Owls can be found on every continent except Antarctica, living in a wide variety of habitats, ranging from Snowy Owls in the Arctic to Desert Owls in the Middle East. The largest owl is the Blakiston's Fish Owl of eastern Asia, which weighs about 10 pounds. The smallest is the 39.7-gram Elf Owl of the southwestern United States, a bird that would fit comfortably in your hand.

Owls are tough, highly adapted birds with diverse diets. Some are specialists, eating only fish, or others only insects. But most are generalists, eating a wide variety of other small animals. And they are huge hunters: a Barn Owl with a family of six babies to feed will catch around 1,000 small animals in a three-month period.

With their secretive nature, owls are difficult to study. In recent years, modern and some not-so-modern technologies are being put to use. Small GPS satellite transmitters (发射机) are now being placed on netted individuals to track their flights. Other researchers have placed hundreds of microphones in remote forest areas to locate owl nests. Others are locating nests by training dogs to smell owl waste. With clearer locations, it would be easier to carry out research and protection for them.

DeepSeek is not just another AI tool——it's an intelligent all-round platform designed to address the unique needs of the education field. One of the biggest challenges in education is meeting the diverse learning needs of students. DeepSeek can analyze individual learning patterns and adapt contents accordingly. For example, if a student struggles with math, DeepSeek can provide personalized exercises and explanations to help them master the concepts. This level of personalization goes beyond what ChatGPT currently offers, making DeepSeek a powerful tool for differentiated instruction.

To understand how DeepSeek's personalization works in practice, consider a real-world example from a high school in California, which uses DeepSeek to address the diverse learning needs of its students. By analyzing performance data, DeepSeek identifies that about 30% of students are struggling with physics. It then provides personalized exercises and video lessons to help these students catch up. Within a few months, the school sees a 20% improvement in physics test scores.

Rather than viewing DeepSeek and ChatGPT as competitors, it's more reasonable to see them as complementary (互补的) tools. ChatGPT can handle general tasks like answering questions or producing contents, while DeepSeek focuses on specialized educational applications. Together, they can create an all-round AI-powered learning ecosystem.

As we look to the future, one thing is clear: AI tools like DeepSeek and ChatGPT are not just improving education — they're reshaping it. Whether you're a student, teacher, or institution, now is the time toembrace these technologies and unlock their full potential (潜能).

Twain's literary journey began with his first successful story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (1865), a masterpiece of humor. It was not long after the publication of this story that Twain traveled to Hawaii, then known as the Sandwich Islands, to work as a reporter. His work mainly consisted of writing travel letters which were very well-received by readers. The letters focused on humor as well as the Sandwich Islands and the success of these letters became the basis for his frequent lectures. During the 1860s, lectures were a popular form of entertainment, much like going to the cinema today. Twain's lectures offered humorous accounts of his trips to places like the Sandwich Islands, Paris, Egypt, and other various locations. These lectures, beyond providing him with additional money to support future travels, also brought more attention to his written works.

In 1873, Twain's first novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today was published. It was written with his friend and neighbor Charles. While the use of humor and satire was praised in the novel, it was not considered successful due to its lack of cohesion(凝聚力)since it was written separately by the two writers. One reviewer compared it to a poorly mixed salad dressing.

Twain's next attempt at a novel was much more successful. Published in 1876, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of the most successful works of children's literature in history. Praised for its humor and description of life in Missouri along the Mississippi River, the novel is still in print today and has been adapted into television shows, films, stage plays, and even video games.

A new Putonghua program is designed specifically for foreigners living in Shanghai. Guided by the Shanghai International Academic Exchange Association, the program is hosted by City News Service, the TEFL Testing Center, and Shanghai Yudian Education Lad. It aims to help foreigners improve their Chinese skills through free online courses.

Key Details

Start Date: January

Plaforms: Live classes on Xiaoetong +SuperChinese app

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate (中级的), Advanced

Class Sizes:

Small group (3 students), twice a week

One-on-one (flexible scheduling)

Teachers: TQUK-TCSOL certified instructors

How to Join

Registration (登记) is open from Monday to Wednesday during the last week of each month. Simply scan the QR code or click the "Register" button to apply. Only 50 students are selected monthly, and results are announced at the start of the following month. Successful applicants can also use the SuperChinese app free of charge for 2 months.

Course Highlights

Beginner Level: Learn daily communication skills like self-introductions, asking about jobs, nationalities, and numbers (1-10).

Intermediate Level: Focus on practical topics such as renting apartments, discussing books, and planning weight loss.

Advanced Level: Cover conversations like job hunting, exam preparation, and improving the quality of life.

Why Participate?

The program combines live teaching with self-study on SuperChinese, a top-rated language app. Whether you're new to Chinese or aiming for fluency, this free opportunity helps you adapt to life, work, or study in China. Don't miss the chance to enhance your Putonghua skills-register today!

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