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Launched in 2022, the cross-border initiative aims to publish 100 scholarly volumes documenting Chinese silks preserved in museums and research institutions in China and abroad. The 12 volumes published so far include studies of the Palace Museum in Beijing and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where Zhao served as a visiting research fellow from 1997 to 1998.

"This effort not only reshapes our understanding of ancient Chinese silk civilization, but also provides a foundation for tracing intercultural exchange through textile evidence," he says.

One example comes from the Shanpula (Sampula) tombs in Hotan, on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang. The site was historically linked to the Kingdom of Khotan, a major Buddhist and trading center first recorded in the 2nd century BC — when long-distance commerce along the Silk Road was just beginning. The kingdom endured until its fall in the early 11th century.

Among the most revealing finds is a crimson silk fragment woven in a warp-faced compound weave and decorated with jade discs (玉璧) and animal masks. Although unearthed in China's western frontier, its imagery clearly reflects the ritual and traditions of the Central Plains — modern-day Henan province. In ancient China, jade discs were upper class objects placed in burials as symbols of a gateway to heaven — a practice especially prominent between the 5th and 1st centuries BC. Quite a few similar cases have been found in other places.

"These silent witnesses of history should not remain hidden in museum storerooms," Zhao says.

The online world was influencing the behaviour, beliefs and concentration of pupils. Even children in England are taught how to identify wrong theories and extremist content in media literacy lessons in the recent classes.

There is also growing pressure on the government to ban phones in schools, but even very young children are being exposed to extreme or age-inappropriate online content at home. Rather than being supportive, parents make the situation worse. Parents were seen as ill-equipped, often misleading their kids. Ian, a deputy head, said, "It's very hard because we have parents who think COVID-19 wasn't real."

Teachers added that access to unfiltered information online was having a significant impact on pupils' behaviour. Other teachers said boys as young as five or six seeing content by Andrew Tate and other prejudiced influencers tend to abuse their classmates. Teachers said they felt underprepared when it came to addressing misinformation, fake news and illogical theories.

Another teacher said, "The mental health, particularly with children in Years 5 and 6, is being massively affected because of what they're seeing through these algorithms (算法), because they keep diving deeper and deeper into it." Amy Braier, director, said, "Teachers are willing to take on this challenge but they need support from wider society, government and — more importantly — parents."

Duty Station: Paris

Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) related to the field of culture.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French).

Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience from senior leadership / executive positions in areas directly related to UNESCO's Culture Programme, including assignments at the regional and / or international levels.

Proven record of leadership in developing and implementing policies related to culture.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Organization's order, strategy and priorities.

Strong and innovative leadership, capable of clearly expressing a convincing vision.

Strong ability to interact and communicate effectively at the highest governmental levels, as well as with leaders of the private sector and civil society.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO's salaries consist of a basic salary and 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is US$ 248,223.

SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application. Please note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 03-MAR-2026

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It was a breezy Friday afternoon, just like any other. I was sitting at my desk, staring at a line draft I'd finished, my fingers brushing the smooth paper gently. At 16, I,Lila, had long been trapped in a terrible fear of imperfection. I loved drawing with my whole heart, but I'd never shown any of my works to anyone outside my family. "Your drawings are so warm, you should let more people see them," my mum would say softly. But every time I thought of others spotting a flaw in my lines, my throat would tighten with anxiety.

We were talking about the neighbourhood's upcoming Neighbourhood Memory Wall project when mum dropped the bomb: she'd signed me up to be the main illustrator for the public display. I froze at the news. The Memory Wall was a big community event, set to be visited by everyone in the neighbourhood, from curious young kids to long-time elderly residents.

I wanted to say no immediately, to hide away in my room and never let anyone see my drawings. But I couldn't bear to let mum down,and I couldn't ignore the small, eager voice in my heart that wanted to finally share the world I'd drawn with others. So I agreed, and made a silent promise to myself: this work would be absolutely flawless.

For three straight nights, I stayed up late, polishing every single line of the draft, checking every tiny detail again and again to make sure there was no room for mistake. I even practiced painting the lines on old wooden boards hundreds of times, repeating every stroke until my hand ached,just to avoid any slips on the big day.

When the big day came, I arrived at the community square at dawn, all my supplies packed neatly. I started painting carefully, my hands steady,my eyes fixed on the wall. Everything was going perfectly,until a sudden, unexpected shower swept through the square. Before I could cover the wall, the fresh paint had run, blurring my perfect lines into a messy, smudged mess. I stared at the ruined work, my eyes burning with tears. A small crowd had gathered nearby, and I could hear soft whispers. My face burned with shame. This was exactly what I'd feared. I wanted to grab my things and run away forever.

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       Paragraph 1:Just as I was about to put down my brush and leave, a soft voice came from behind me.

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       Paragraph 2:That night, back at my desk, I looked at the photos of the finished wall we'd taken that day.

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Nowadays, food waste has become a serious problem around us. Many people, especially students in school canteens, often throw away unfinished food without thinking. Some order too much when eating out, while others pick only their favorite dishes and leave the rest, which wastes large amounts of food every day. This situation not only raises food costs but also goes against the traditional virtue of thrift.

Food waste causes many problems. For one thing, it wastes natural resources like land and water that are used to grow food. For another, leftover food produces harmful gas when it goes bad, polluting the environment. Besides, wasting food is unfair to farmers who work hard all year round to grow crops. It is important for everyone to realize that food is valuable and should be respected.

To stop food waste, many actions can be taken. Schools should educate students about the importance of saving food and encourage them to finish their meals. Restaurants can offer smaller dishes and remind customers not to order too much. Parents should set good examples by saving food at home and teaching children not to waste food from an early age.

Individuals also play a key role. We should take only what we can eat, pack up the leftovers when eating out, and form good eating habits. Saving food is a responsibility for everyone. If we all take action, food waste will be reduced greatly, and our society will become more environmentally friendly and harmonious.

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Brief Work Report on My Holiday Part-time Job

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Few people can truly touch the soul of 3000-year-old ancient Shu civilization, but 28-year-old digital restorer Lin Mo can. One of her core tasks is working (restore) the broken sacred bronze tree from Sanxingdui Ruins, using cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. One of her most cherished memories is sitting in the lab,held the quiet magic of the ancient relics,piecing together the tiny bronze (fragment) on the screen.The fragments are fragile,but she feels a strong connection to the ancient craftsmen, her eyes(lock) on the delicate cloud patterns like they were a hidden language, (amaze) and respect filling her heart with every successful match.The lab has a quiet hum of machines,but her focus overshadows all the noise, a sense of achievement always turns into a soft, proud smile.

Lin Mo would find endless charm even in the most repeated checking work.I remember (visit) her lab, watching her zoom in on a 0.1-mm crack over high-definition screen like exploring an unknown world. She would adjust the 3D model slightly, the soft light casting shadows on the virtual bronze her voice explained gently the story behind every line.

I realise now that Lin Mo didn't find the wonder in the cold metal fragments:she created it. Who cares if you spend days restoring a single broken piece? Life is full of so many(seem) ordinary moments,but we can bring the long-buried civilization back to life in the digital age.

"I decided that if nobody was going to4 me, I would just build a story space for the children myself," says Lin Wan. She was born and raised in a town with a deep love for traditional culture, so the5 of a countryside picture book library came naturally to her and began to6.

"I7 the plan to my family, and asked if they could lend me the unused old family ancestral hall. They8 at first, worrying that it would be a waste of time and money, but I finally9 to get their permission," she says.

Three years later, the shabby old hall had turned into a warm, bright library filled with over 30,000 books. "10, I had little confidence in the beginning," says Lin Wan, "but the Town Library grew in popularity and has become one of the most beloved11 for children and even tourists in the county."

While many village children had never touched a picture book before,12 a themed library, the quiet space allows them to13 the boring daily routine for a while, dive into the magic of stories, gain a newfound14 for the outside world, and maybe even15 with their own cultural roots and the beauty of their hometown they'd ignored for long.

On a remote island in the South China Sea, Chen Feng's science class is the most anticipated part of the week for the children in the only primary school. For years, the school had no professional science teacher,and the children had never touched a single experimental tool.

Chen Feng, a graduate from a top university's physics department, came to the island three years ago. He gave up a promising job in a city research institute to be a volunteer teacher here. He takes a two-hour boat ride to the county town every weekend to buy experimental supplies, and even makes simple teaching tools with waste materials in his spare time.

At first,the children were too nervous to touch the glass beakers and magnets, afraid of breaking the precious items. Chen Feng encouraged them to try, telling them that curiosity and courage are more important than being right. He designed simple experiments with the children, letting them feel the magic of science by themselves.

Now, the children have changed a lot. They take the initiative to design small experiments, and some of their works have even won awards in provincial youth science competitions. Many children say they want to learn more about science in the future, to see the wider world outside the island.

"Many people ask me why I stay here, giving up the bright future in the city." Chen Feng says. " These children are just as curious about the world as those in big cities. I just want to be the one to open a small window for them to see the stars."

A. He arrives at school an hour early every day to get the experimental tools ready.

B. Chen Feng's arrival brought a whole new world to the children's boring life.

C. These changes and the children's growth are the most precious harvest for him.

D. They had no idea what a real science experiment was like.

E. Science is not just for students in big cities; it belongs to every child with curiosity.

F. His interesting lessons make him the most popular teacher in the school.

G. He still remembers the day he first saw the look of longing in the children's eyes.

Ethicist Professor Zhang Wei has clearly outlined the two sides of this divide: "One side will accuse the other of dangerously indulging in virtual relationships and escaping real social interactions,while the other will dismiss the first group as'refusing to accept the new form of emotional connection in the digital age'." His concern is not unreasonable. Today, some people already share their deepest secrets with digital humans and even treat them as life partners,while others laugh off the idea as nothing more than"confusing programmed responses with real feelings".

So what might a digital human with widely recognized"emotional value" look like? Imagine a lifelong companion that listens to your troubles,celebrates your achievements, accompanies you through hard times, and even grows and changes with you over the years.Crucially,this companion will have a continuous "memory" and form a unique interaction mode with you,much like a real friend. While today's digital humans are not yet at this stage, they are developing at an amazing speed.When that future arrives,more intense conflicts over their status and rights will be unavoidable.

History offers similar examples. Consider the wide acceptance of telephones,which were once strongly opposed by people who argued that they would destroy face-to-face communication and weaken real human relationships,even decades after they became popular. There's no reason that the debate over digital humans'emotional value will be any different. What's worse,unlike telephones whose function is clearly defined,we have no unified standard to judge whether the emotional connection with digital humans is"real" or "valuable".

Undoubtedly, these deepening divisions will reshape our legal rules,social norms and even family concepts. That's why now — before the divide becomes too deep to bridge — is the critical moment to act. We need to build a reasonable ethical and legal framework for the digital age through in-depth and rational discussion, and guide society forward in an orderly way, rather than let the division split us apart.

To solve these problems, Li Min, a material science expert from Zhejiang University, and her team developed a new type of plant-based thermal paper. The base of the paper is made of nano-cellulose (纳米纤维素) extracted from straw, a common agricultural waste. Inspired by the color-fading feature of anthocyanin, a natural pigment, when meeting water, the team chose it as the core colorant of the new paper.

Different from traditional thermal paper which uses bisphenol A as a color developer, the new paper matches anthocyanin with biodegradable organic acid. When heated, the two components combine to form stable blue-black words, which can stay clear for over 6 months at normal room temperature, fully meeting the daily storage needs of most commercial receipts.

The team carried out a set of controlled experiments to test the paper's comprehensive performance. The results showed that the new paper's printing clarity matches traditional commercial thermal paper. In the privacy protection test, the words on it disappeared completely within 30 seconds after being put into water. In the degradation test, it broke down fully in soil within 3 months, while traditional paper only degraded less than 10%in the same period.

"Our current lab samples are still in small size," Li says. "Large-scale industrial production may bring new challenges in material uniformity and production cost. We are clearly aware of these possible problems, and have started follow-up research to optimize the material, to promote its practical use step by step."

Some of the letters, together with other collections from home letter collectors across China, were displayed in Letters from the Front: Memories of the War of Resistance — an exhibition held from September 18 to 24, as a part of the 2025 Beijing International Culture Festival. The exhibition showed more than 80 pieces of collections, recording the real lives of Chinese soldiers and people in the rear area during the 1930s.

Lin Yue, the chief curator of the exhibition, regards such letters as more than just old collections. They record how ordinary Chinese people stuck to their faith and guarded their home in hard times. "Nearly a century ago, people in different parts of China faced the same hardship, yet knew little about the stories of those fighting in other areas," Lin explains. "But now, these yellowed letters enable us to revisit that era and feel the shared determination of ordinary people."

In her view, the 1930s was an era of national crisis. However, between the chaos of war, these letters recorded the rare warm moments of peace: soldiers' greetings to their parents, wishes for their younger siblings' study, and expectations for the country's future peace. "With simple words, the writers recorded their real thoughts, captured the trivial but warm moments of life in the gap of war, and showed the unyielding spirit of Chinese people," she says.

These letters, once lost in time, now stand as silent bridges — connecting the front and the rear, preserving the faith and warmth in the years of war, and passing on the unchanging family and country feelings of the Chinese nation.

The Greenwood Community Culture Center is launching the "City & Stories" public art exhibition project, in partnership with the annual Greenwood Urban Culture Festival. We are now calling for creative works from local creators, with detailed information listed below:

Project Arrangement

12 creators (6 visual artists and 6 writers) will be selected. Their works will be printed on 60cm×90cm display boards, and exhibited along the community's central pedestrian street and in the culture center's main exhibition hall, covering the full duration of the Urban Culture Festival.

Eligibility & Work Requirements

The call is open to all creators living in Greenwood and its neighboring districts. We accept all forms of works suitable for flat board display, including but not limited to watercolor painting, photography, digital illustration, poetry, short stories, and essay excerpts with original notes. Submissions can be either existing finished works or new creations designed for this project.

Creator Benefits

Each selected creator will receive a payment of $400. The culture center will fully cover all costs related to the printing, mounting, installation, and daily maintenance of the display boards, with no extra charges for the selected participants.

Key Timeline

Submission deadline for all application materials: August 15

Announcement of the final selected list: Before August 25

Deadline for submission of the final complete work files: September 20

Public exhibition period: October 12 to November 2

Application Package Requirements

1. All applicants must submit a complete package including the following three required parts:

2. Creation concept statement: A brief introduction of your work's core idea, with a maximum length of 150 words

3. Work submission: For written works, the submission must be no more than 250 words; for visual works, applicants need to submit a clear draft or sketch of the creation

4. Creator biography: A short third-person self-introduction, with a maximum length of 50 words

As my father grew older, he became increasingly frugal (节俭) — a habit that often annoyed me. He even kept snack wrappers to reuse, and I used to think he was being stingy (小气的). One afternoon at the grocery, as we walked down the cookie aisle, I noticed he lingered before the expensive shortbread (黄油酥饼) he loved, the kind he never bought for himself. So I suggested buying it for him. He nodded but hesitated, then added softly, "Actually, your mom used to buy Nadine's cookies." I'd never heard of this brand and rolled my eyes secretly, yet I agreed to look for them to end his hesitation.

We split up to search: I checked the lower shelves while he scanned the higher ones. I bent down impatiently, glancing carelessly around, but found no sign of Nadine's. After quickly scanning the labels, I told him I couldn't find them, expecting him to give up. But he sighed softly, his face clouded over with a hint of disappointment. Noticing that, I decided to ask the clerk for help.

When I asked the clerk about Nadine's, he looked confused and said they didn't carry it. "We have Sandies," he added casually. Suddenly, my father's eyes lit up with pure joy — he pointed at the Sandies and exclaimed, "That's it!" He then sheepishly explained that he'd named them after his childhood babysitter, Nadine, and had called them "Nadine's" for decades. As I watched him smile softly while picking up the packages, my earlier annoyance faded away, and a faint curiosity took hold. In that moment, I suddenly realized how little I knew about him.

A month later, I saved up my pocket money and bought a tin of authentic UK shortbread as a gift. My father thanked me warmly, but as he set the tin on the coffee table, I heard him mumble to himself, "Why do I need these?" I frowned, confused and a little hurt. Just then, I spotted six unopened packs of Sandies on the table. I began to wonder why these simple cookies mattered more to him than my supposedly expensive gift.

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Seeing my mixed expressions, Dad started to explain.

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I held the unopened pack of Sandies tightly.

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A Small Act Warms My Heart

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The 2021 list of Best Tourism Villages was released at the 24^th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, with Yucun (list) among the 44 outstanding villages. Launched in May 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative drew applications from 174 villages worldwide, and the candidates were assessed an independent committee against a set of criteria covering cultural and natural heritage, economic sustainability, and other key dimensions.

(lie) in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, Yucun once relied on mineral resources for its economic growth and became the wealthiest community in the area of Anji. all of this was achieved only at the cost of environmental damage. In 2005, President Xi Jinping visited Yucun, he put forward the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Under this vision, Yucun made great efforts to restore its ecological environment and (award) the title of National Ecological Cultural Village in 2021. Blessed with distinctive natural scenery, villagers soon lived (enjoyable) lives, compared with those they had when depending on mining. Today, it has grown into a popular tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million domestic and international visitors annually.

This (transform) of Yucun offers a vivid example. Over the past decades, China has been committed to green and low-carbon development. With Yucun as shining model, the nation has achieved remarkable progress in ecological conservation and adopted effective (strategy) to build a Beautiful China.

One day, I applied for a sales2 at a jewelry company. As the interviewer outlined the daily3 like selling gold and silver items, an inner voice asked me, "Am I really doing what I'm meant to do?" Knowing the answer was "No", I politely4 the job, following my heart and guided by my inner sense of5. In time, I returned to school to6 an education degree and went on to become a teacher, finding7 in helping students learn, grow and chart their own life direction.

Before long, I learned my two sons had autism (自闭症). This led me to8 teaching and I stayed home to look after them. My later life journey was9 — filled with sleepless nights and countless therapy sessions. Yet, challenging as it was,10 my sons brought me unexpected warmth.

I recorded my life11 in writing and sharing my stories far and wide. Finally I came to realize these life experiences led me to live a life that truly suited me.

The12 of that day touches everyone deeply. Each of us has a purpose. Finding it may take a lot of time and lead us down a(n)13 path. Yet it is never too late to make a14: follow your heart, live fully, love deeply and become who you are15 to be.

Verbal intensifiers (强化词) are special function words that enhance the meaning, especially the emotional meaning of the words they are attached to. According to Buzarov (1998), intensification is a stable and vital feature of informal language. Words such as awfully, deeply, tremendously, and truly help speakers strengthen emotional impact and influence listeners' psychological perception.

In English, we often say "I am deeply grateful" or "He is dead tired." Other languages also have similar words: очень in Russian, sehr in German, très in French. Some new intensifiers are even created by combining words, like fantabulous from fantastic and fabulous.

To make the most of intensifiers, we should use them with a clear purpose. Do not use them mindlessly. Connect them with your genuine attitude and focus on conveying precise emotions. This way, appropriate use of intensifiers will make our words more powerful and sincere.

Intensifiers, like any other linguistic tool, work best in the right context. However, overusing them without necessity will only weaken their expressive effect and make our words sound empty. Mastering them wisely helps us become more proficient and persuasive communicators.

A. Proper use is a smart linguistic choice.

B. These function words have great expressive value.

C. You'd better use them to express real ideas and emotions.

D. Using intensifiers at will influences emotional expression.

E. Intensifiers are used to simplify the meaning of other words.

F. This is why verbal intensifiers have emerged in languages worldwide.

G. They are commonly employed across languages and take on diverse forms.

Psychologists John Bargh and Tanya Chartrand proved the Chameleon Effect in a 1999 experiment. They asked 78 participants to talk with experimenters during a personality test. To avoid conscious mimicry, researchers used photos as a distraction during conversations. The results showed participants unconsciously increased face touching by 20% and foot movement by 50% to match the experimenters. Another part found people who were mimicked rated the experimenters more positively, showing mimicry boosts likability. The Chameleon Effect stems from two main reasons. It is rooted in human empathy — people mimic others to share feelings and build emotional bonds. It also evolved as a survival trait: fitting in with a group helps people gain support and avoid danger. In daily life, this explains why couples or close friends gradually adopt similar speech habits or gestures.

This effect also appears in speech and social settings. People may unconsciously pick up others' accents or phrases after long interactions. For example, a football player once accidentally used a French accent during an interview after living in France for months, a typical display of the effect. However, excessive mimicry may make people lose their sense of self. Such over-mimicry can lead to confusion about one's true personality.

Overall, the Chameleon Effect is a positive social tool that promotes connection and empathy. It helps reduce social tension and build trust between people. While it helps people integrate into groups, balancing mimicry with self-identity is crucial to avoiding losing oneself in social interactions. With this awareness, people can use the effect wisely while preserving their own uniqueness.

Cambridge psychologists found that appreciating artistic beauty at Kettle's Yard Gallery, a Cambridge art museum, frees people from daily mental trappings. Besides, a study by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport quantified art's positive effects on physical and mental health, and showed that it brought an annual £ 1,000 per person economic gain from higher productivity and fewer general practitioner visits. Nature noted the role of original art in preventing chronic diseases. And for the first time in its 202-year history, The Lancet featured art's life-enhancing effects in a photo essay, turning art from a leisure choice into a valuable tool for public health.

Art historian Katy Hessel emphasizes that taking time to immerse oneself in art deeply is vital to its therapeutic effect. Galleries' quiet atmosphere stops mindless scrolling and fosters contemplation, bringing "psychological distancing" and a broader perspective — great art liberates people to appreciate things beyond themselves. In an age when creativity is increasingly outsourced to AI, original art connects people with human genius, letting them feel the emotions behind artists' brushstrokes and understand human suffering, which no digital image or AI work can fully copy.

Art's health value raises a question: will doctors soon recommend gallery visits? Amid falling visitors and funding shortages, these studies call for more investment in culture. While the UK government's £ 270 million funding for cultural infrastructure is welcome, greater efforts are needed to ensure universal access to this "cultural workout". Science has proven art is vital not only to a nation's economy but to its public health.