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, Lin Qiaozhi

The of Xinjiang and its many green lush oases (绿洲)   , with its green grasslands.

, you will that Guangzhou is a city

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The Journey of Growth

In a high school classroom, sunlight streamed through the windows as our physics teacher announced an experiment. The desks, by wires and batteries, became our workstations. A group near the back the task was too hard, but the teacher encouraged us to keep it up, and we    answers step by step.

I partnered with Li Hua. When the circuit diagrams (电路图) appeared on the screen, I froze--the symbols looked nothing like our textbook examples. for her calmness, I focused on connecting wires while she explained the of settings. Soon, we were in testing different currents, our hands moving between tools.

A sudden spark! "Loose wire", Li Hua pointed. I felt to fix it, though my fingers shook. As I reconnected the wire, the meter needle (电流表) started dancing! Even the doubtful group cheered when they saw our circuits (电路) lit up.

After class, the teacher wrote: "Every mistake teaches." This made me realize: When we face challenges, curiosity guides us forward.

Anyone who has an interest in Dunhuang will have heard of Fan Jinshi. The Chinese archaeologist has spent more than half a century researching and preserving the caves at the heart of the ancient Silk Road in Gansu Province(know) as the "Daughter of Dunhuang" in her field, though "protector" is probably a more fitting(describe).

Fan has been studying the historical site since the early 1960s, first as an archaeology undergraduate from Peking University, then as a conservationist when she became the deputy director of the Dunhuang Research Academy in 1984, which serves to prevent the ancient site being destroyed.

"It is over a thousand years old. It is an old person, an(extreme) weak old person. It has(variety) illnesses. If you are a little careless, it could be gone. Gone forever," Fan says.

Today, thanks to the work of great(archaeologist) such as Fan, Dunhuang is proud of the world's largest and best-preserved collection of Buddhist relics(date) from the 13th to the 15th centuries. The main Mogao site is made up of 735 caves spread across1,700-metre-wide cliff face, containing 45,000 square metres of murals(壁画) more than 2,000 colourful sculptures.

2, in the digital workspace, this kind of communication can seem less 3. Many work 4 now happen via online chats, and even video meetings can go ahead with cameras off.

Parts of non-verbal communication have always 5 outside face-to-face interaction, of course. For example, these unnoticeable 6 could begin with a profile picture on your CV (简历); even deciding whether or not to add an emoji (表情图标) in a work group chat can change the 7 of the interaction.

Yet the new workplace shift in where and how we work has 8 the world of non-verbal communication greatly. For instance, in video calls, backgrounds can give all sorts of non-verbal 9 about co-workers' lifestyles, 10 and level of professionalism. Let's say if a co-worker positions the camera below the chin (下巴), 11 others to look up, you begin to dislike him or her, almost 12. Indeed, data have shown that during video calls, factors like camera angles, distance from the camera and ability to make eye contact all 13 how likeable people are noticed to be.

In a new world where 14 working is rapidly developing, being willing to engage non-verbally makes it 15 to understand others and to be understood.

Here's a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common? There is one answer..

In the Digital Age, we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we'd be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.

●Practice gratitude (感激)

Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic.. "Showing thankfulness can foster self-control," said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.

● Make yourself wait

Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most "feel good" option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice.. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You'll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.

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So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, "." You'll then gradually become more patient.

A. Find your causes

B. Start with small tasks

C. Accept the uncomfortable

D. All this adds up to a state of hurry

E. It can also help us practice more patience

F. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable

G. They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience

In the following years, Steinberg examined why teens were more likely to take risks in the company of other teenagers. In a later study, by scanning (扫描) the brains of 40 teens and adults, Steinberg found the brains of teenagers, but not adults, showed greater activity in two regions associated with rewards when they were being observed by same-age peers. The reward systems of the brain are activated whenever people experience something rewarding, like eating a nice-tasting food, which make them feel satisfied. In this case, rewards are greater for teens, which motivates them to seek higher-risk experiences.

But Steinberg thought peer pressure might also have its positive side. In the latest study, Steinberg's team used a card game to research how peers affect the way young people gather and apply information. It involved 101 teenage boys who played either alone or with three peers. They chose cards from four decks (牌堆): two decks had "good" cards, and two "bad" ones. Players with peers were more willing to take risks, trying to figure out which decks could help them to win. The results showed that teens playing with their peers engage in more exploratory behavior, learn faster and achieve better performance on the task than those playing alone.

Now some experts are proposing that we should take advantage of the teens' keen sensitivity (敏感) to the presence of friends to improve education. "Risk taking in an educational context is a vital skill that enables progress and creativity," wrote Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, a professor at University College London.

A friend of mine recently told me that she hadn't spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she said, "I can't do that. He's the one who should apologize." After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the case, when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.

Whenever we hold on to our anger, we turn "small stuff (问题)" into really "big stuff" in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy. The way to be happy is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn't mean that you're wrong. Everything will be fine. You'll experience the peace of letting go, as well as the joy of letting others be right.

You'll also notice that, as you reach out and let others be "right", they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But, if for some reason they don't, that's okay too. You'll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have don your part to create a more loving world, and certainly you'll be more peaceful yourself.

But, at 31, I'm realizing the situation might be changing. She's the momma; I'm the baby. But I'm also something else now. More will be asked of me to take care of her. My mother is getting older.

The realization hit me during a recent visit home. In my memory, our house wasn't spotless, but I'd call it tidy. Weekends were for cleaning. Yet during this visit I was taken aback by piles upon piles of mail and papers and junk. A fridge full of spoiled food. A mountain of clothes begging to be located. Was it always this way? When did she become a hoarder (囤积者)? A symptom of aging?

But my mother would like you to know something: She is not a hoarder. She spoke frankly with more self-awareness than I expected about life and time and happiness. "The time that I have to go through those things would be my weekends. Do I want to spend my Saturday afternoon going through all the junk? Or do I want to go hang out with my friends? I think the latter. I don't want to spend one minute of my free time doing anything that doesn't bring me joy," she says.

It's not that my mother has no worries about aging, but she came to terms with it long before. "Trey, you could spend so much time worrying about things that aren't perfect. Then time passes by, and they're never going to be," she continues. "I think happiness is a moment-to-moment, day-to-day kind of thing. It's not something you hold on to. I still think I'm cool — that might be in my head, but so what."

With technology advancement, digital English language lab software has found its way into the classrooms. There are some great multimedia media language labs available today. Let's explore the most popular kinds of English language lab software.

Spears Language Lab

It is designed for students who want to develop excellent English communication skills. They can achieve better results with the in-built practice exercises featured in this software. Plus, it enables teachers to watch and check on each student.

Open Sim

Open Sim allows the teachers to create an interactive virtual classroom where learners can creatively learn language skills. The software will take you into the world of creative learning, where you will learn things while playing some interesting games.

Words Worth

This software is suitable for adult language learners. It helps build professional-level skills in the language and allows learners to lay a strong base for wide vocabularies and high levels of spoken English. There are lessons such as pronunciation practice and listening comprehension that provides a professional-level learning experience.

ODLL

ODLL software is perfect   for those who absorb and recall information best by seeing. It is designed especially for cooperative learning. It allows the students to communicate with each other or host a virtual classroom section using the lab setting. The platform offers video streaming facilities from You Tube, DVD, and other digital sources.

It seemed like the semester was dragging by at the middle school where I taught English as a Second Language. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. I explained that it didn't matter if she understood enough English to know what he was reading.

Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He exclaimed, "My mom can't cook dinner!" Then he sobbed long and hard. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me, through his tears, that his mom was only able to cry in her bed when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had an abscessed (脓肿的) tooth and was in unbearable pain. He explained that they didn't have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no insurance and no way for her to go to a dentist. This child's heart was broken for his mom.

I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. As I taught my afternoon classes, I kept asking myself how I could help this student who was hurting so badly because his mother was hurting. How could I help his mother when we didn't even speak the same language? I realized it was no wonder he couldn't focus on reading with all that was going on in his young life.

The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo's mother asking if she would like me to help her. Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends, asking if anyone would give me some advice.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my help.

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After her pain was relieved, she could soon return to her role as a mom.

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1. 乐意帮助；

2. 具体建议；

3. 表达祝愿。 注意：

1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Emma,

I'm delighted to know you're interested in tradional Chinese painting.

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Yours,

Li Hua

The digital age has brought about a significant transformation in the way we communicate. (promote) by the rapid development of mobile devices and social media platforms, instant communication has become the norm. However, with this convenience comes new set of challenges.

Take the case of language evolution (演变), for instance. Abbreviations and emojis, which are widely used in digital communication, (change) the way we write and speak so far. These new forms of expression allow us to convey our thoughts quickly and effectively in the digital field. For example, "LOL" (stand) for "laugh out loud" has become a common way to express (amuse) in online conversations.

Moreover, the over-reliance on digital communication (tool) has affected our face-to-face communication skills. Many people find difficult to maintain eye contact or engage in a meaningful conversation without the aid of their smartphones. This phenomenon is particularly concerning among the younger generation, are growing up in a digital-first environment.

Added to this, the digital world is full of misinformation. In the era of "false news" and "alternative facts," it has become (extreme) important for users to be able to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources. Without proper media literacy, we are likely (mislead) by false information, which can have serious consequences in our personal and social lives.

Several days ago, a random man called the4, reporting that Maggie was aggressive (富于攻击性的) and5 other dogs in the park. It just so happened that Maggie made6 with a group of crows in the park. Maggie would7 play around with them, and they would follow her on our8. When the police showed up to question me about the report, she was playing with her crow friends. They saw Maggie9 crows and saw her "catch" one by touching it with her nose and then turn around to10 with that crow chasing her in return. It was so11 that she was playing and not using her teeth to bite the12 at all.

The policemen told me it was the first time they had ever13 such a thing that a dog played with crows like that. They could definitely tell that the man made a14 report. Whether they were aware of it or not, the crows potentially saved Maggie's life. What an unforgettable15 and it reminded me not to draw conclusions based on appearances or prejudices, but rather to make fair judgments through actual observation and understanding.

In 1405, a huge fleet of more than 300 ships manned by over 27,800 men set sail from Liujia Harbor near Suzhou on a distant voyage under the command of Zheng He. The fleet sailed along China's coast to Champa close to Vietnam and after crossing the South China Sea, visited Java, Sumatra and reached Sri Lanka finally. On the way back, it sailed along the west coast of India and returned home in 1407.

In all, he had made calls at over 30 countries and territories. No matter what country he visited, he called on the ruler of the land, presenting to him valuable gifts to express China's sincere desire to develop friendly relations. They sent the emperor zebras, giraffes, shells, elephant ivory and rhinoceros-horn medicine.

The voyages by Zheng He strengthened the friendly relations between China and other countries in Asia and Africa and led to cultural and economic exchange between them. Therefore, his expeditions could rightfully be called "one of greatest achievements in mankind's history of navigation".

A. Zheng served as commander of the fleet.

B. The response of the rulers was very generous.

C. On board the ships were large quantities of goods.

D. The Great Ming Empire launched a series of marine activities.

E. On each voyage, Zheng He acted as the representative of the Ming court.

F. All this had taken place about half a century before Columbus' voyage to America.

G. Zheng He's second and third voyages taken shortly after, followed the same route.

The study involved 172 people with an average age of 67 without memory problems. Participants had dental exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study. They also had brain scans to measure the volume of the hippocampus at the beginning of the study and again four years later. For each participant, researchers counted the number of teeth and checked the amount of gum disease.

Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. Conversely, for people with severe gum disease, the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging.

"These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth," Yamaguchi said. "The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with appropriate prosthetic ones."

Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people. Another limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan, so the results may not be generalizable to other locations.

The HB-3 robot was inspired by how beetles (甲虫) move. It uses special materials that bend slightly when electricity is applied. These tiny movements allow it to walk with extreme precision — sometimes adjusting by just a billionth of a meter! The robot's built-in camera and computer let it "see" objects, plan paths, and perform tasks without human help. It also carries its own battery, lasting long enough to work freely in spaces up to 1.6 meters wide.

What makes the HB-3 stand out lies in its capacity to operate independently in environments such as sealed (密封的) laboratories, enclosed spaces filled with dangerous substances, or areas where dangerous materials are present. For instance, it managed to construct a functional electronic circuit within a space too small for human hands, placing parts like resistors and LEDs with 87% accuracy. Additionally, the robot has the ability to change its tools, using various devices suitable for different tasks. Researchers believe that in the future it could potentially repair machinery, or provide assistance in medical operations.

However, the HB-3 works slower than older models — taking about seven minutes to finish a task — because its small computer isn't powerful enough. The robot also struggles to judge depth accurately without extra cameras. While it placed parts correctly 87% of the time, mistakes still happen. Additionally, the current version hasn't been tested in extreme heat, radiation, or other dangerous conditions it might face in real-world jobs.

Engineers plan to make the HB-3 faster by upgrading its computer and adding side cameras for better 3D vision. Scientists believe that by combining beetle-inspired movement, wireless freedom, and smart tools, the HB-3 could change how we handle delicate tasks in factories, hospitals, and even space missions. As one researcher said, "Sometimes nature already has the best solutions — we just need to copy them at the right size."