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Turning failure into success is not just about changing outcomes; it's about changing attitudes and actions. Many people fear failure. Here's a detailed guide on how to transform setbacks into stepping stones.

Accept the Failure

The first step is to accept that you have failed. This isn't about blaming others or making excuses— it's about honestly acknowledging that things didn't go as planned. Understanding and accepting your failures, whether in a job, a project, or any aspect of life, is essential to moving forward.

Analyze and Learn from Mistakes

Take a deep dive into what went wrong. Was it a lack of effort, poor planning, or an unforeseen circumstance? Reflect carefully on these questions. This reflection turns failure from a stop sign into a guidepost.

Seek Feedback and Encourage Open Communication

Leaders should create an environment where team members feel safe to discuss what happened without fear. This kind of open communication can lead to fresh ideas and a deeper understanding of the challenges faced.

Celebrate every success, no matter how small. This helps build confidence and maintain motivation. Understanding that you're moving forward, even gradually, is essential to turning failure into success. Recognizing small wins keeps you motivated on the journey.

By following these steps, you can transform failures into valuable learning experiences that pave the way to eventual success.

A. Develop a Plan of Action.

B. Celebrate Progress and Build Confidence.

C. If a team fails, open a constructive dialogue.

D. In fact, each failure brings you closer to your final goal.

E. Only by facing the truth can you learn from the experience.

F. However, those who succeed see it as a necessary step toward growth.

G. That is, this is about turning past mistakes into valuable lessons that can guide future efforts.

This isn't true. To understand why, we need to see what is in tap water. Taking the tap water supplied by Sydney Water as an example, the average water quality results were as follows: the pH was slightly alkaline (碱性的); the total dissolved solids were low enough; the fluoride (氟化物) level was appropriate for improving dental health, and it was classified as "soft" water. The water contained a small number of metals, which were too low to taste. If you were to make tea with this water, reboiling would not cause a health problem.

Water can turn into water vapor (the gas form of water) at any temperature, but it happens most at boiling. Some organic substances may escape, but inorganic ones like metals and salts stay in the water. Their level may rise a little as water turns into steam, but it's difficult to concentrate such low level to the point that would be harmful.

Suppose you boil a pot of tap water which meets safety standards in the morning and use 200ml for a cup of tea. When you reboil the leftover water to make tea in the afternoon, the mineral amount in the second cup is nearly the same as the first. The bottom line is that as long as the water in your pot originally meets the safety standards for drinking water, it will remain safe to drink even after repeated boiling.

Over the years, scientists have come up with different theories about what happens in the brain during flow states. Some believe that flow states happen during periods of intense focus, when the brain focuses more on the task at hand. Others argue that the brain calms down during flow, rather than speeds up, allowing a person's skills to take over.

In 2024, scientists brought 32 jazz guitarists to a lab to study the location and intensity of electrical activity in the brain while they were in flow. Some of the guitarists were newer at playing, and some had played at an expert level for years. The researchers asked them to give solo performances without preparation and report back whether they fell into flow states, all while being measured by machines.

They found that experienced musicians entered flow states more often and more intensely. The scientists then compared what was happening in the brain when musicians said they had high-flow performances versus low-flow ones, and the difference was obvious — there was less activity in the frontal lobes (前额叶) during flow states. Scientists believe the study's findings show that flow takes place when the brain lets go and expertise (专长) takes over.

The research suggests that some amount of expertise is required for flow, whether it is during something thrilling, or a less intense activity. However, there's no way to rush a flow state — it's something that comes on its own time. When you first learn a new skill, it's unlikely that you'll experience flow. It may emerge over time, as one's ability develops.

I decided to break the ice by turning to the students, "Have you tried anything here worth recommending?" They immediately lit up, passionately suggesting the garlic butter pasta and warning us against the overly salty soup. We chatted happily about our weekend plans and favorite local snacks. The elderly couple, meanwhile, just smiled and nodded occasionally, so we kept our distance, only offering a polite "Excuse me" when passing dishes. Tom once reached for their bread basket, but I stopped him quickly — sharing food without permission is a clear etiquette (礼节) mistake.

We kept our voices moderate to avoid disturbing others and stowed our phones in our bags, following the unspoken rules of the place. When the server came with the bill, we clearly pointed out which dishes were ours to prevent confusion. By the time we finished eating, we'd exchanged social media accounts with the students and waved warmly to the elderly couple as we left.

That night gave me a valuable lesson about public dining: the key is balancing openness with respect. A simple greeting, proper conversation starters, and the ability to read other cues make all the difference. It is never about forced interaction, but about creating a pleasant shared space — whether you end up with new friends or just a peaceful, enjoyable meal.

Disney parks and cruise ships are widely known for their magical and immersive atmosphere. To keep this special charm complete, they have designed a set of secret codes. These codes allow cast members to communicate efficiently and carefully when dealing with various unexpected situations, ensuring guests' joyful experience remains undisturbed throughout their visit.

Emergency & Safety Codes

·Code 101: Informs staff that a ride will close temporarily, mostly due to necessary maintenance or potential safety concerns found in daily checks.

·Code 102: Serves as a positive signal, indicating a previously closed ride has passed all required inspections and will soon reopen to guests.

·Signal 70: Used when a child gets lost and separated from parents or guardians, helping staff quickly launch organized search efforts for family reunions.

·Code Alpha: calls for urgent medical help immediately, ensuring those facing sudden health emergencies receive timely and professional support.

Guest & cleanliness Codes

·Treasured Guest: A polite term for a badly-behaved or uncooperative guest, letting staff address problems calmly without public embarrassment.

·Customer: Specifically refers to a store thief in the park's retail areas, enabling staff to coordinate quietly and handle theft properly.

·Protein Spill/ Code V: Refers to vomit, a common issue after spinning rides or excessive sweet and greasy snacks, prompting a swift cleaning response.

·Code H: Stands for human waste like dirty diapers (尿布) and other not clean situations, ensuring prompt handling to maintain a clean environment.

Special Situation Codes

·Code Winnie (Cruise-only): A cruise-specific code meaning someone has peed in the pool, playfully linked to Winnie the Pooh's famous yellow color for easy memory.

On my first day of senior high, I felt both excited and nervous. I've always been quiet and not good at starting conversations. The idea of being in a new place with so many strangers made my heart beat fast. Would I make friends? Would I fit in? These questions kept going through my mind as I walked to my first class.

Math was my first tough class. The classroom was full of energy as students sat down, but I felt a little stressed by how hard the subject was. Luckily, my teacher Mr. Smith soon made me feel relaxed. He was kind and told a funny story that made everyone laugh. His friendliness made the class less scary, and I started to calm down. To my surprise, my classmates were nice too — I even smiled at some people sitting next to me. It was a good start.

The best part of the day was chemistry class in the science lab. The lab was new and spacious. The lesson was interesting, and I was excited to do the experiments. But my excitement didn't last long. The boy next to me, whose name was Jake, kept talking to me. I couldn't focus on the experiment because he never stopped. I tried to pay attention, but his chatting distracted me. I felt more and more annoyed, wishing he would be quiet so I could enjoy the lesson.

By the end of the day, I thought about what happened. I'd come to school worried about being alone, but I was happy to find my worries were wrong. My classmates and teachers were all easy-going. I realized I'd been nervous just because everything was new, but I was starting to like the new place. While I missed my junior high friends, I hoped to make new ones here.

The next day, I was back in the chemistry lab, ready for new experiments. Unfortunately, I sat next to Jake again. When the lesson started, I tried to focus, but Jake didn't notice I was busy — he started talking again.

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I got so annoyed that I decided to talk to him after class.

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Jake looked surprised but nodded.

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Dear Sarah,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Paper cutting is one of the most popular Chinese traditional art forms. It is popular because its low cost and artistry. What's more, it communicates the content and nature of traditional culture with its own language.

Chinese paper cutting is an art dates back to the 6th century. From the 7th century, it became popular especially during Chinese (festival). The art was brought to the rest of the world in the 14th century.

(traditional) , paper cutting is a handicraft for women. In the past, every girl was supposed to know it. At the same time, women were judged by (they) skills.

Professional paper cutting artists were, on the other hand, mostly men who were paid well through (work) hard in workshops.

Paper cuttings were generally used in religious rituals (宗教仪式). In the past, paper (cut) into images of people or things such as money and clothes and buried (埋葬) with dead. Today, paper cuttings, which are usually made with red paper, are used as (impress) decorations (装饰).

It is easy (learn) how to make paper cuttings. But to be good at it is not easy. It requires much effort, practice and imagination.

Foster,5 by the idea of the woman leaving without her groceries, immediately pulled a $50 bill out of his wallet to6 her $44 purchase. Overcome with emotion, the woman, maybe in her sixties, tried to ask Foster how she could pay him back for his7 . Foster told her not to8 and kindly wished her well.

Unknown to Foster, another customer at the store9 his good deed and later posted the video online. The post rose quickly in10 , with many users11 by the man's kind act. When asked by a local reporter why he decided to step in and help a12 , Foster said, "I did what my parents taught me — to help others when I could! If you can help, you do it to the best of your13. "

Many people have been14 by Foster, and most of us will likely try to15 his example in the future! It makes us think about what the world might look like if everyone could be a bit more like Foster.

Don't just shout. Talk it out.

Even if you knew some of your roommates before, living together will be completely different. If there's a problem, always talk it out with your roommates first. If you still have problems after talking, turn to your teacher for help — especially if you think you need to change rooms.

Dorms have some places like the common table, door shelf or power outlet area. Don't leave your backpack, dirty clothes or books all over them — save room for others. If you use shared things, put them back after. Small acts, like pushing your chair in, keep these spaces nice. This stops anyone feeling crowded and makes living together smooth.

Make your room represent (代表) you.

Your dorm room isn't just the place where you sleep or study but also your home. Make it as you as it can be. Show your personality. Do whatever you can to make your room a comfortable place so you feel right at home.

Keep your room clean and happy.

Cleanliness is important. Whether you share a space with one person or seven, you should have a cleaning plan. Don't fall into a situation where one person is always cleaning up after the others.

Be open to differences.

One of the great things about living in a dorm is that you'll probably meet people from other places who were raised differently than you were. Instead, try to get to know these students and learn something new. You never know that guy or girl in your dorm might turn out to be one of your lifelong friends!

A. Be mindful of shared spaces.

B. You can put up your favorite posters.

C. Learn to share your space with others.

D. The key to making it work is communication.

E. Don't make fun of people for being unlike you.

F. Make a cleaning plan everyone can follow for a clean room.

G. Different personalities often lead to interesting conversations.

AI is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces. As a result, facial recognition is used a lot in the world. Chinese police use this technology to find out criminals (罪犯). Once they caught a criminal when he attended a concert. It also checks the ID of ride-hailing (网约车) drivers and lets people pay for things with a smile. AI is also used in self-driving cars, which are believed to be the future of driving. Most drivers may wave or nod at passers-by to let them cross the street, but self-driving cars don't have this ability. Car makers are testing a light signal system to help them "speak" to humans. The system can show what self-driving cars will do. For example, if a driverless car is giving way, it will flash two white lights side to side. A rapidly flashing light tells passers-by that the car is about to speed up.

Service robots also show you how powerful AI is. Imagine this — you come back home from school and your robot housekeeper is waiting for you at the door. After dinner, it teaches you to play the piano, just like a real music teacher. Such thoughts will soon happen in the real world. In the future, more and more service robots will become good home helpers.

AI is so powerful that it can help human beings and even replace us in many jobs. But while we enjoy its convenience, we also need to think about how to use it wisely — like protecting personal information and making sure it serves people in a safe and fair way.

A new review by researchers from Germany and Denmark examined how noises, such as airplanes or jackhammers, affect (影响) our hearts. Most obviously, loud sounds can wake you up. But even if you don't remember the noise or leave your bed, it can still harm your body in ways you may not notice.

"Noise is not just causing annoyance, but it actually makes us sick," said Dr Thomas Münzel, a professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. "Regardless of where the sound is coming from, if it gets louder than 60 decibels (分贝), it can increase the risk of heart disease."

When our body hears these noises, our body feels stress. In this case, these sudden and unexpected noises cause hormones (荷尔蒙) to speed up and eventually impair the heart. Although the chance that a single noise will affect you is unlikely, it's the continuous contact with the sound that can finally affect you.

"But our heart health isn't the only cause for concern. Long-term noise may also raise the risk of other diseases such as type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders," he warns. In the future, Münzel plans to examine how noises from cars, planes, and other vehicles affect the brain. But despite the amount or the depth of research he leads, it'll need help from politicians to improve the effect of noise on our health. "Politicians have to take into consideration, in particular, the new findings," Münzel said, "As for airplane noise and airports, it is important to make new laws and set new lower noise limits that protect people living close by the airport instead of the owners of the airport."

Mutterer handed out the notes along with diplomas (毕业文凭) at the graduation ceremony. "He teared up a bit. I knew it would happen. Then he mentioned the personal letters — 443 of them," said graduate Eduardo Estrada to NBC DFW. "I couldn't believe he had written a letter to every student here. "

Explaining his action, Mutterer recalled receiving a similar encouraging note in high school. "I still have a letter from my government teacher. I was supposed to be a fourth-or fifth generation farmer, but he told me I could go to college and succeed. Someone saw promise in me that I didn't see," he said.

Having worked at the school for 23 years, Mutterer transitioned (转变) from a basketball coach to principal. "He didn't want to be seen just as a principal; deep down, he's a coach and teacher," noted graduate Andrea Lozada. Though he never taught these seniors, he knew them well. The letters praised individual achievements, used nicknames, and wished them well at their future schools.

Each note included a $1 bill, aiming to inspire them to pass on kindness. "A single dollar may seem small, but $443 together can cover a car payment, electric bill, or new shoes," Mutterer explained.

On Facebook, he wrote, "These 443 handwritten letters with a dollar are small acts of kindness. They can start a wave of positive change. No kindness is too small. Take Summit Love to a world that needs it—and you."

Wildlife conservation volunteering plays an important role in protecting endangered species like elephants from disappearing due to habitat (栖息地) loss. Opportunities at rescue centers or reserves include caring for injured wildlife, observing species for research, and anti-poaching (反偷猎) efforts.

Join us and you can make a difference and help protect biodiversity!

●Best Places to Volunteer

Africa

If you want to experience African wildlife from up close, look at South Africa, Kenya, or Namibia for volunteer projects. Not only do they offer a great amount of wildlife on land, but some of them are also home to many sea animals.

Latin America

If you are interested in volunteering with primates (灵长类动物) in their jungle habitats, look no further than Central and South America. Peru, Brazil and Ecuador all share parts of the Amazon rainforest.

●Who Can Volunteer?

As long as you are willing to learn and treat the wild animals with the necessary respect and care, you are more than welcome to volunteer. It doesn't matter if you have any related working experience before.

You need to speak at least basic English, the main language spoken at most projects. Some projects in Latin America will ask you to speak basic Spanish.

Besides, volunteer projects working with wild and more dangerous animals accept volunteers aged 18 but there is no age limit upwards — as long as you are physically fit and ready for a challenge, you are the perfect person to volunteer.

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2. 你的体验和感受。

Dear Michael,

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Yours,

Li Hua