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When Sam was two years and two months old, he began to shut the world away. The once-happy little boy, who was already starting to pick up words of both English and Spanish, suddenly stopped speaking; stopped looking his family in the eye; stopped communicating altogether. Most of the time, all Sam did was lie on the sofa touching his ears.

He started to display certain behavioral changes. He began to have this funny thing with straight lines where he would pick up a toy and look at it sideways, or lie on his front for hours on end, rolling a car in front of his eyes.

Within two years, his mother Jo visited one expert after another with Sam and tried various treatment methods; however, nothing seemed to work. What was worse, in about three weeks Sam's grandfather died of cancer, his parents divorced and his family were robbed — and all the while, Sam was becoming more and more withdrawn. His eyes were dead.

And it was then that Sam was eventually diagnosed (诊断) with autism (自闭症).

As a single mother, Jo had no choice but to go straight to work herself to earn a living while researching the condition and try her best to help Sam to come back out of himself. For Jo, the following eight years was a terrifying time, watching her son disappearing just in front of her eyes. All methods tried, money running out, Jo had no choice but to take Sam, by now completely non-verbal (不使用言语交际的), from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of the city to the calm of the Devon countryside.

Once on a local farm, they came across Chester, a mini pig belonging to a farmer. It was so small that they didn't even see it at first sight. As they walked down the grassland, the only little pig was hiding in the corner. He looked sad and lonely, like Sam often did.

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When Sam saw Chester, he went over to the little pig immediately.

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The farmer agreed and Jo took Chester home.

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Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, (celebrate) worldwide for its lasting popularity, despite the fact formal statistics on the number of practitioners are absent. Recognized by UNESCO on December 17, 2020 an Intangible Cultural Heritage, tai chi's global appeal has only grown.

Guillaume Large, a 44-year-old from Bordeaux, France, turned to tai chi for (recover) after a sports injury over 20 years ago. His passion for the art (lead) him to establish an association in 2007, devoted to (promote) Chinese culture in France through tai chi and language instruction.

In 2013, Large began studying under Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiangou Tai Chi School in Henan, China. Since then, he has annually brought French students to Chenjiangou (deepen) their understanding of tai chi. Large's efforts reflect a broader trend: a growing French fascination with Chinese culture, he hopes will continue to strengthen.

Tai chi's philosophy is rooted in the Tao Te Ching, classic Chinese text. It emphasizes the balance of yin and yang, illustrating opposites that can transform into one another, challenging conventional (belief) of strength and weakness. Large's journey and the art of tai chi itself demonstrate this profound interaction of forces.

Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 to a family of engineers in Sweden. In 1850, he met Ascanio Sobrero, the inventor of nitroglycerin (硝酸甘油) in Paris. Interested in its irregular2 of exploding under pressure or heat, Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a3 explosive. After years of4, in 1867, at the age of 34, Nobel invented dynamite (炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin.

During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives. He5 his wealth from his 355 inventions, among which dynamite was the most important.

When Alfred's brother Ludwig died in 1888, a French newspaper6 published Alfred's obituary (讣告). Reading his own obituary, Nobel was7 to find out his public image. The newspaper strongly8 Nobel for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of "the merchant of death" and saying "Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became9 by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday."

To Alfred, this obituary was a(n)10. He spent his lifetime alone11 things and was deeply concerned with how he would be remembered. This unfortunate event inspired him to make changes in his will, so as to12 his public image, and to be remembered for a good cause. In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last13, saying clearly that his wealth would be used to create a series of prizes for those who have made great14 to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. To widespread astonishment, Dr. Alfred Nobel15 94% of his total wealth to found the five Nobel Prizes.

China's Internet actually is cool. Chinese products and services have an increasing originality, especially Chinese apps, which stand out for their creativity. TikTok, used by over half of Americans, offers engaging content that feels more dynamic than U.S. platforms. Its mix of humor, creativity, and slight rebelliousness (叛逆) attracts teens seeking freedom from traditional norms. TikTok was briefly shut down earlier this month, and the site faces an uncertain legal future. Many young users turned to RedNote, a Chinese lifestyle app filled with odd content like fashion tips and cooking instructions. Though unfamiliar to older generations, its mix of Chinese culture and global youth trends creates a unique appeal.

As for the AI large-language models, DeepSeek, an AI model developed by a Chinese company, is a miracle, which combines technical skill with playful personality. Unlike rigid Western models, it writes creatively — even reimagining classic literature from an AI perspective. Its rise to the top of Apple's app store shows how innovation and affordability can win over users.

The decline of Europe's cultural appeal gives rise to the trend. In the past, American teens admired European sophistication (精明), but today's youth seek fresh alternatives. With its economic power and global reach, China naturally fills this gap. Additionally, young people often reject their parents' preferences, and China's tech-driven culture feels extremely new.

While U.S.-China relationship dominates headlines, ordinary interactions tell a different story. On RedNote, American and Chinese users bond over shared interests like cooking or fashion. DeepSeek's fair answers on American topics build trust. These connections prove cultural gaps aren't unbridgeable.

Actually, China's tech success isn't just about hardware or data — it's about creating products that resonate (共鸣) emotionally. For American youth seeking novelty, China's Internet culture offers something refreshingly different. This cultural shift, paired with technological advances, positions China as a unique party in shaping global trends.

Wrong. Sugar-free isn't better for you. In fact, sugar-free is worse.

Sugar-free means that artificial sweeteners are used instead of real sugar. The problem: these sweeteners do not come from natural sources and they can cause you more harm than good.

Let's get into what these artificial sweeteners actually are. Sugar-free sugar sounds wrong and that's because there is no such thing as sugar-free sugar. Some of these sugar-free alternatives still contain sugar and the ones that don't contain sugar have chemicals your body often does not know how to process.

Most artificial sweeteners are a lot sweeter than sugar, so only a tiny amount is needed. That's why they can market sugar-free alternatives as "low-calorie" or "no-calorie". It also means that you get no nutritional value from consuming them, which is why many sugar-free substitutes are classified as "non-nutritive". These artificial sweeteners tend to hide under sneaky names. Actually, they are 200-600 times sweeter than sugar.

When you eat sweet stuff, your body continues to desire it and, even though your body cannot metabolize (代谢) these sugar-free alternatives, your brain does not know the difference. In turn, sugar-free alternatives connect to weight gain and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病).

Artificial sweeteners also damage your gut's ability to break down sugar, which impacts everything you eat. In other words, your body doesn't know how to handle artificial sweeteners because they have nothing real to process.

A good rule of thumb: stay away from artificial sweeteners and look for non-sugar, natural sweeteners like Stevia or date sugar. In the war against artificial sweeteners and real sugar, both lose. Satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sugars that come from fruits and stay away from products claiming to be sugar-free or diet!

During that period, I would rise at dawn to practice playing the violin before heading to work. At noon, instead of having lunch with my business associates, I would frequent cheap cafes, where I had a quick meal and wrote down some violin exercises. After a long time of such efforts, I finally managed to save enough money. As my family's financial situation had improved and they no longer required my financial support, I resigned from my position. The moment I left, I felt as if I had been released from prison, and soon I set sail for Europe to pursue my dream.

The four-year study in Europe was beyond amazing. Though I worked more diligently than I could have ever imagined, every single moment was a source of joy. "Enjoyed" is far too mild a word to describe my feelings; I was truly on cloud nine. For the first time, I felt that I was truly living, engaged in what I loved and was meant to do.

If I had remained in business, perhaps I would be a relatively wealthy person today. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that I would not have achieved a truly successful life. I would have given up all those intangible rewards, those inner satisfactions that money can never purchase, and that are often sacrificed when one's main pursuit is financial success.

Quitting my job went against the advice of nearly all my friends and family. We are so conditioned to link success with money that the idea of giving up a well-paid job for a dream seemed almost crazy. If so, all I can say is "Gee, it's great to be crazy."

Money is a wonderful thing, but it's possible to pay too high a price for it.

People from all over the world aren't willing to miss Mt. Huangshan when they travel to China. In the morning, you will climb up the mountain by cable car to have your exploration and enjoy the amazing landscape at Mt. Huangshan. Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant on the mountain. They are at your own expense. Stay overnight at the top of the mountain.

Get up early, and you may enjoy the fantastic sunrise in the midst of a sea of clouds in the summits. Then, you will be driven back to explore the unique Huizhou merchant culture, characteristic architectural style and enjoy local snacks by visiting Hongcun Village and Xidi Village.

Your accommodations

Your preparations

●About the luggage: Don't take too much luggage when you take Mt. Huangshan tour. It's better to bring a backpack and prepare some food and water, because everything will be more expensive on Mt. Huangshan. Go to Beihai Scenic Area if you really have to buy something.

●About wearings: Heavy solar radiation on the mountain, ensure a good protection for your skin. Wearing hiking shoes and sport clothes.

●About accidents: If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, don't travel alone. If you are really upset when on the mountain, a stretcher (担架) is offered on the mountain.

People will never know what difference a name can make! I've never read an official study on the matter, but I've noticed that in animal shelters, black cats are the most overlooked. Black seems to be the least preferred of cat colors, ranking below all combinations of white, orange, gray, spotted and striped. Black cats are still stereotyped (刻板印象) as Halloween cats, creatures of bad luck, more appropriate on a witch's broomstick than curled up on your pillow. To make matters worse, in cages, black cats become close to invisible, fading into the dark shadows in the back of a stainless-steel cage.

For eleven years, starting when I was ten years old, I volunteered at an urban animal shelter. It always struck me as particularly unfair that, time after time, I'd get to know affectionate, adorable black cats, only to watch them be passed over by adopters merely because of their color. I assumed there was nothing that could be done.

One day, I spent a few minutes petting a sweet, black half-grown kitten, who had been found as a stray and brought to the shelter. The slender thing purred warmly at my attention, gently playful as she patted my hand with one paw. I noticed there was no name written on the informational card on her cage.

Since volunteers were welcome to name the strays that came to the shelter, I thought for a moment about what I could name this black kitten. I wanted to think of a name that could give the kitten the kind of appealing "color" that might encourage an adopter to take a second look. The name "Jellybean"(彩色糖豆) popped into my head, and I wrote it on the card, just as I'd named thousands of cats in the past.

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Para.1 Later that afternoon, I overheard a woman exclaiming, "Jellybean! What a name!"

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Para.2 Two weeks later, I visited the woman's house as a routine after adoption.

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My Vision for a Smart Campus

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Nezha 2: The Legend of the Demon Child

Nezha 2: The Legend of the Demon Child, a Chinese animated film, has become a sensation since its release. The movie, which was premiered in 2025,(tell) the story of Nezha, a rebellious young boy with supernatural powers.being born as a demon, Nezha fights to protect his family and friends from evil forces.

So far, the film(receive) many compliments for its stunning animation and deep cultural themes. It has grossed over 13 billion yuan at the box office, making it one of the most successful Chinese films of all time. The director,(inspire) by traditional Chinese mythology, has created a modern masterpiece   resonates with audiences worldwide.

One of the most iconic lines in the movie is "急急如律令"(jí jí rú lǜ lìng),phrase used by Nezha's mentor, Taiyi Zhenren, to cast spells. This phrase, translated as "Be quick to obey my command" in the English version, has sparked discussions about how(convey) Chinese cultural elements to international audiences best.

The success of Nezha 2 shows the growing influence of Chinese cinema on the(globe) stage. It also highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage while embracing modern storytelling techniques. As more Chinese films gain international(recognize), they serve as a bridge(connect) Eastern and Western cultures.

I find that even very young children can well3 the message I present. I always encourage them to ask any questions, so I usually get4 ones. My character of Benjamin Franklin often becomes so real to these students that they willingly stop5and are caught up in a6 with me as if I were really Ben Franklin.

On one particular day I was7 a fifth-grade classroom to answer questions for students who were studying American history. One student8 his hand and said, "I thought you died." This was not a(an)9 question and I answered it as usual "Well, I did die on April 17, 1790, when I was 84 years old but I didn't like it and I'm never going to do it again."

I immediately asked for any other questions and10 a boy at the back of the room who asked, "When you were in Heaven, did you see my mother there?"

My heart11 a beat. I wanted the floor to open up and12 me. I realized for an 11-year-old boy to ask that question in front of all of his classmates it had to either be a very recent13 or of utmost concern.

Then I heard my14: "I'm not sure if she is the one I think she was, but if she is, she was the prettiest angel there." The smile on his face told me that it was the15 answer.

Toughness

The first thing that we learn from our failures is toughness, which is one of the most important life skills to build. Building toughness is more useful than we think it is.. Only through toughness can we adopt the appropriate behaviors to overcome change. Toughness can also help us build perseverance and motivation.

Modesty

All of us know that our egos(自我) are very sensitive.. Most of the time, a healthy dose of failure will keep our egos at bay and they will teach us modesty. Failure, thus, will actually make us modest.

Flexibility

No matter what happens, we must always learn to be flexible in life. It is a tough pill to swallow because even the best-laid plans can be disrupted..This is why we must always be flexible, and failure teaches us to be flexible. When we learn to adapt, we can easily overcome challenges and become the best version of ourselves.

It is just like flexibility. When we fail at something, it teaches us to approach the problem from a different angle. If you are terrible at something, don't be ashamed. Work on your skills and learn to tackle the situation from a different perspective and skill. Eventually, you will be successful.

Intelligent failures are actually very beneficial for us, bringing us knowledge, insight, and value. Whenever we fall down, the best approach is to pause and reflect. Only that will lead to a better outcome.

A. Courage

B. Innovation

C. We learn more than you think from failures.

D. It can actually help us grow a healthy and strong mindset.

E. Once out of control, they can become beasts on their own.

F. So, humility is a significant component in interpersonal communication.

G. However, you can be successful in life and all it takes is a bit of an adjustment.

In their study, more than 2,400 kids ages 6 to 11 were offered three-day discount they could use at school to buy healthy beverages (饮料) such as a cereal shake or a natural fruit beverage. The children did react to the price promotions, buying more of the healthy products. Huang believes that the discounts worked partly because of their novelty. "If we can make it fun, like a puzzle or a game, we draw children's attention to price and value," she says, "which may not have been important to them before."

Another key finding is what happened after the experiment was over and the discounts ended. At one school children continued to choose healthy options more frequently than before the study. This surprised the researchers since it refuted what they'd seen in the literature. The reason for the effect, Huang believes, is that this study promoted a healthy option that was not very expensive to begin with. The experiment encouraged children to pay attention to price, so this relatively inexpensive healthy product kept its appeal even after the discount removed.

However, this also suggests that short-term discounts on healthy food could have the unintended longer-term effect of drawing cost-conscious kids toward cheaper, less healthy products. In contrast, long-term incentives (激励) could steer (引导) kids toward healthy products that are seen as relatively affordable, bridging the "price gap" between inexpensive, unhealthy food and more expensive healthy foods. What's essential, Huang says, is to help develop healthy consumption habits and preferences in children that last beyond the length of the promotion.

Huang says this research has lessons for marketers, who often struggle to make healthy products attractive to kids. It also could help schools provide healthier options since they act as "gatekeepers" for what students eat during the school day and how products are promoted on campus.

For years, scientists have been trying to find the different genes that may have been involved in the evolution of speech, as language is one of the key features that sets humans apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. "There are genes concerned with language that have not been human-specific," says Robert Darnell, a physician at Rockefeller University, noting a newly discovered gene called NOVA1, which is active in the brain, where it produces a protein that can affect the activity of other genes.

NOVA1 is found in many living creatures, but humans have a unique variant. Yoko Tajima, a postdoctoral associate in Darnell's lab, led an effort to put this variant into mice, to see what effect it would have.

One part of the study involved recording the mice making chirps (叫声). These cries typically occur when pups are separated from their mothers, and later in life males string similar sounds together into songs to court female mice. It turns out that genetically transformed mouse babies born in the same litter as normal mice chirped differently to get their mother's attention. And genetically changed adult males sang notably different romantic songs.

The study interested Cedric Boeckx, a researcher with the Catalan Institute for Advanced Studies and Research and the University of Barcelona, who called it "a real advance". Different from previous work looking at this gene in lab-grown mini-brains, doing this in mice allowed scientists to watch how it affected behavior, but Boeckx cautions that studies in mice have limitations. "The mouse is not your typical vocal learner," says Boeckx. "It produces vocalization but they are mostly naturally restricted. So it's not like us."

Still, he thinks it will make scientists even more interested in exploring the effects of this uniquely-human genetic variant as well as how it might interact with other genes known to be involved in language. After all, he says, humans are special in how we communicate, and knowing the list of genes involved in language "could tell us something about how we came to be who we are."

The idea of spending time abroad hadn't occurred to me until my advisor suggested it during my first year. With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland. To receive the fellowship, I first had to find a lab to host me, and neither I nor my advisor had any connections to Poland.

Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled. I suddenly felt the possibilities for my research career were endless and global.

I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures. For example, much of the funding in Poland is awarded to teams rather than individuals. The system promotes cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) cooperations across the country, which in turn shapes how scientists design and carry out studies.

I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically. Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day.

My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I gained the confidence to navigate my research in new directions that I might have otherwise boxed myself out of.

White Cube

White Cube was once viewed as an early exhibition venue for young British artists to get their start when established in 1993. Over the years, the gallery and the talent it represents have reached international acknowledgement as an innovative and forward-thinking art institution. White Gallery is renowned for its unique solo exhibitions that make guests rethink how a traditional art show can be presented.

Locations include London, Hong Kong, Paris, New York, and West Palm Beach.

Victoria Miro Gallery

Victoria Marion Miro, one of the most celebrated women art collectors, launched the gallery in 1985. At that time, the gallery was only a bit larger than a studio, yet it still managed to become one of the most talked about art spaces in the world. Today, the gallery represents the most respected icons and thought leaders in the art industry.

Locations include London and Venice.

Addis Fine Art

Rakeb Sile and Mesai Haileleu founded Addis Fine Art with the mission to highlight contemporary artists from the Horn of Africa region. Founded in 2016, it has opened a dialogue on modern African art within the industry and given artists the opportunity to showcase their works on a global platform. Addis Fine Art's artists include influential modernist painters like Lulseged Retta and Girma Berta.

Locations include Addis Ababa and London.

Cold December wind blew through Chicago as Lila stood outside an old church, carrying snowflakes that stuck to Lila' s woolen scarf like frozen (结冰的) tears. Three weeks ago, she and her college friends decided to turn this empty building into a soup kitchen before Christmas. Many homeless people lived near their school, and the students wanted to help. They borrowed two large cooking machines and collected canned food, but everything felt uncertain.

On the first day, Lila wiped her sweaty hands on her apron. Only four helpers came instead of twelve — others were busy with exams. Marco, her friend who liked cooking, looked worried. "We need to make 100 meals with just six chickens," he complained, holding a knife. Through the boarded-up windows, they heard the shuffle of boots outside — people already lining up hours early, their breath fogging the icy air.

At 5:45 pm, one cooking machine stopped working. Lila felt her heart beat fast. She counted their food: 18 cans left for 73 hungry people. Mrs. Donovan, a silver-haired woman who often helped, touched Lila's arm. "Honey, my hands hurt," she said. "I can't peel more potatoes."

Then a thin man in a green shirt threw his plate on the table. "This isn't food — it's dishwater with noodles!" he shouted loudly and angrily. Lila's vision blurred (模糊) as she scooped more food into his bowl, her "I'm so sorry" drowned by the kitchen's chaos. That night, she found Marco weeping over a burnt pot, his apron splattered with failed attempts at cream sauce.

The next day, the team had a meeting. Lila, who was good at math, showed them numbers on paper. "We need 25 pounds of meat and 40 pounds of vegetables every day," she said. "But we only have one-third of that." The atmosphere seemed frozen, with everyone hanging their heads.

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After a while, Lila raised her head and said with a smile, "We all could turn to others for help."

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On Christmas Eve, the soup kitchen reopened.

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How to Introduce the Traditions of Our Hometown as a Group

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