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There are 43 Chinese items included on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists not only bear witness to the past glories of Chinese civilization, but also continue to shine today.

In 2001, when Kunqu Opera (list) as one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO, Yang Fengyi, artistic director and head of the Northern Kunqu Opera Theater, traveled with her performers to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to witness the historic moment. They showed the ancient art form through a short performance. One of the actresses received a note from audience member after the show, (tell) her how beautiful she was onstage how beautiful Kunqu Opera was.

One of the (old) traditional opera forms still performed in China, Kunqu Opera was born in the region of Kunshan in today's Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It has distinguished (it) by the virtuosity (高超技艺) of its rhythmic patterns and had a strong influence all the more recent forms of opera in China, such as Peking Opera.

Like many traditional Chinese art forms, Kunqu Opera has faced competition from mass culture and a lack of interest among young people, but the (recognize) by UNESCO put Kunqu Opera in the international spotlight at the same time as it began (experience) a domestic revival.

Change how you feel

To de-stress: Forcing a smile can make running easier and tough tasks less stressful. One 2012 experiment found that a grin makes holding your hand in ice water more bearable.

To feel more confident:. Striking this so-called power pose shortly before an interview or athletic contest can be particularly powerful for women, who tend to sit and stand in a way that takes up less space.

To persevere:. In a 2008 study, students who sat with their arms crossed kept working on an impossible problem nearly twice as long as those with their arms at their sides.

Change how others feel

: Studies show that holding someone's gaze may help people think you're trustworthy and intelligent. According to body language expert Carol Kinsey Goman, it can also make people think you're a good listener.

To foster connections: Mirroring the facial expressions and gestures of the person you're talking to can help them feel more comfortable. One 2011 experiment found this is an effective sales skill.

To engage or disengage: If you want to let someone know you're listening, sit facing them with your full body, knees and shoulders pointed at them..

A. To come across as sincere

B. But if you want to spread tension, angle your body slightly away — facing full-on is confrontational (对抗性的) when things get heated

C. Here's how to use body language to everyone's benefit

D. Making your index finger (食指) and middle finger crossed can help you gather strength

E. To inform people

F. Standing like Wonder Woman — legs apart, hands on hips, chest up — may make you feel more powerful

G. Crossing your arms across your chest can help you persist in solving a problem

Biologist Johannes Fritz and the Waldrapp team, an Austrian conservation group, have been teaching the birds their migration paths. Since 2002, they've increased the Central European population from zero to nearly 300 birds, changing the species' status from "critically endangered" to "endangered."

To prepare them for travel, the chicks are taken away, when they are just a few days old, to their human parents in the hope of "imprinting" — when the birds will bond with those humans to finally trust them along the migration route. Then the human parents sit on the back of a super light aircraft, waving and shouting words of support as it flies through the air.

It's an odd scene: The aircraft looks like a flying car with a huge fan on the back and a yellow parachute keeping it in the air. Still, three dozen birds follow it sailing over the Alps.

Fritz, inspired by "Father Goose" Bill Lishman, who taught geese to fly alongside his ultra-light plane, leads the birds on their migration.

The first successful independent migration was in 2011, and more birds have followed the 550-kilometer route each year. The team hopes to have over 350 birds by 2028, making the population self-sustaining. However, climate change has affected their migration. In response, the team piloted a new route to southern Spain in 2023, which is longer and more challenging.

The entire journey to Spain could take up to 50 days and end in early October. But Fritz says, "The effort is bigger than just the Northern Bald Ibises. It's about paving the way for other threatened migratory species to fly."

The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat, along with some inexpensive items. Carefully placed in a far corner sat a little doll, some animal stickers, and a 50%-off pretty dress.

When it was her turn and the store employee finally calculated everything and told her the cost, her face paled. She opened her purse and began counting small bills and change. Obviously she didn't have enough. She removed much-needed goods while the cashier patiently put them away with a pleasant smile.

The child's items remained in the cart, however. The man right behind me shouted loudly, and the young woman's cheeks reddened with embarrassment. I wanted to pay for her groceries, but I knew that would hut her.

Instead, I turned around and said to the man in a low voice, "Be grateful you've never had to do that!"   And then, as she tried to decide what other necessity she could return, I said, "Take your time. I'm in no hurry."

The woman finally reduced her groceries, paid and moved down to bag them. When my turn came, I moved forward and placed several items with the pile of items the woman had taken out and whispered " Separate bags, same bill please." The cashier nodded and quicklycomplied. Then she "accidentally" rolled several oranges hard enough so that they flew past the lady and onto the floor. As the woman kindly ran to pick up the runaway fruit, I quickly put the two extra bags into her cart, along with a twenty-dollar bill.

That night, as I sat with my husband, my thoughts went to the Lady who I hoped was enjoying a hearty meal with her little girl, and I hoped silently that her life would take an easier turn soon.

Guthrie

Guthrie was Oklahoma's first state capital and a focal point of the Land Run of 1889, an important event that saw thousands of settlers rushing to claim land across the Southwest. Guthrie Historic District is one of the best-preserved collections of Victorian-era architecture in the United States and encompasses over 2,000 buildings, including the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, home to fascinating exhibits about Guthrie's early years.

Ardmore

Ardmore became an important hub for the nation's oil boom of the early 20th century. Its downtown retains much of its historic charm and early wealth, including the Santa Fe Depot, built in1915, which now houses the Greater Southwest Historical Museum. The Ardmore Public Library, dating to 1905, is another significant site that has been well-preserved, as is the Colcord Building, constructed in 1894 and one of Oklahoma' s oldest standing structures built with steel (it's now a luxurious 4-star hotel under Hilton's Curio brand). Be sure to also head out into the surrounding Arbuckle Mountains and nearby Lake Murray for a scenic drive.

Pawhuska

Pawhuska is the heart of the Osage Nation and played an important role in Oklahoma' s oil boom. The town's fascinating past is enshrined in landmarks like the Osage Nation Museum, established in1938, and the oldest tribally owned museum in America, which describes Osage history, art, and culture vividly; while the 1914 Constantine Theatre is a striking reminder of early 20th-century entertainment that continues to host performances.

When the announcement about the school play tryouts echoed through the classroom, my pen slipped from my hand. Ms. Carter, our drama teacher, smiled warmly. "This year's play is The Star Seeker — about a young astronomer who finds her courage," she said, her eyes scanning the room.

I stared at my desk, fingers twisting the corner of my notebook. Public speaking made my throat tight; acting in front of the whole school felt impossible. But the story's title lingered in my mind. I'd always loved stars — spending nights in my backyard, mapping constellations with a tattered guidebook my dad gave me.

"Anyone interested?" Ms. Carter asked. Mia, who sat beside me, nudged my arm. "You'd be perfect," she whispered. I shook my head, but when the sign-up sheet came around, my hand moved on its own. My name, small and shaky, joined the list.

Tryouts were held in the auditorium after school. I stood backstage, reciting my lines over and over: "The stars are not just lights — they're stories." When my turn came, I stepped into the spotlight. The room blurred. I opened my mouth, but the words vanished. "I... I can't," I mumbled, fleeing to the exit.

Mia found me sitting on the steps, staring at the sky. "You ran before the stars could shine," she said, sitting down. I pulled out my star guide, pointing to a dim constellation. "That's Cassiopeia. No one notices her, but she's always there." Mia traced the pattern with her finger. "Maybe she's just waiting for someone to look."

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The ancient practice of stargazing, which (date) back to prehistoric times, has long fascinated humanity. Early civilizations, from the Babylonian astrologers charting constellations to the Polynesian sailors reading the night sky, relied on celestial observations (navigate) vast oceans and track seasonal changes that governed their agricultural cycles. Even today, as cities glow with artificial light, the allure of distant stars continues to draw both amateur sky-watchers and seasoned scientists.

A recent study, (conduct) by a team of astronomers at the University of Edinburgh over the course of five years, suggests that certain stars in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way (emit) radiation with unexpected frequencies for over a millennium. This phenomenon, cause remains unknown despite countless simulations, challenges existing theories about how stars evolve over time — particularly those in the later stages of their life cycles.

Dr. Eleanor Hart, who led the research, explained in a press conference: "We're observing patterns no computer model has predicted. It's as if the stars are communicating in a language (we) have yet to decode, sending signals that shift in ways we can't fully explain." Her team's findings, published in last month's International Journal of Astrophysics, have sparked intense debates in academic circles, with some experts questioning the accuracy of the data collection methods.

To address these doubts, researchers plan to replicate the experiment using advanced telescopes stationed at remote observatories in Chile's Atacama Desert, (hope) to collect data that will either confirm their initial conclusions or shed light on alternative explanations. "The universe is far more intricate than we once imagined," Dr. Hart noted in her latest paper. "Every breakthrough only reveals how much more there is to learn."

By next year, when the new high-resolution imaging system is fully operational, they (install) a state-of-the-art observatory in the Andes Mountains, where thin air and minimal light pollution create optimal conditions for studying faint stellar emissions. This facility is expected to revolutionize our understanding of cosmic radiation patterns, potentially unlocking secrets that have puzzled astronomers for decades.

Dr. Carlos Mendez, who led the expedition, spent weeks meticulously brushing away debris, his hands2 with a mix of excitement and caution.

The creature's skull, adorned with elongated horns, suggested it was a herbivore, yet its leg bones indicated a3 gait typically associated with predators.

This contradiction4 the research team. "We're looking at an evolutionary anomaly," Dr. Mendez noted, as he examined a5 of the rib cage under a microscope.

Local villagers, initially6 about the dig, soon grew curious. Children would peer over the excavation site's fence, their eyes wide with wonder as scientists7 more bones.

By the end of the third month, the team had8 a partial skeleton that spanned over six meters. Radiocarbon dating revealed the fossil was 75 million years old, a period when South America's ecosystem was undergoing dramatic9.

Dr. Mendez hypothesized that the dinosaur's unique traits were an adaptation to10 environmental conditions. Peer reviews initially11 the findings, citing inconsistencies in dating methods. But additional tests12 the original conclusions, prompting a flurry of research papers.

"This discovery rewrites our understanding of Cretaceous biodiversity," said Dr. Eliza Torres, a renowned paleontologist. The fossil, now on display at Buenos Aires' Natural History Museum, continues to13 visitors.

School groups gather around it, listening intently as guides explain how such a creature could have14 in prehistoric Patagonia. For scientists, it remains a puzzle — one that may15 our knowledge of dinosaur evolution for decades to come.

Reading is a fundamental skill that enriches our knowledge and broadens our perspectives. However, many people struggle to maintain consistent reading habits. With the right strategies, anyone can become a regular reader and enjoy the benefits it brings.

. Before you start, think about what you want to gain from reading. Do you want to learn new skills, explore different cultures, or simply relax? Your goals will help you choose the right books and stay motivated. For example, if you aim to improve your vocabulary, you might focus on literary classics or non-fiction works with rich language.

Create a reading schedule that fits your daily routine.. It could be 20 minutes in the morning before work, 15 minutes during your lunch break, or half an hour before bed. Consistency is more important than the amount of time you spend reading each day. Set a reminder on your phone or mark your reading time on a calendar to help you stick to the schedule.

Choose the right reading environment.. Some people prefer quiet places like libraries or their home study, while others enjoy reading in cafes with soft background music. Make sure your reading space is comfortable — have a good chair, proper lighting, and keep distractions like phones or TVs to a minimum.

Take notes while reading to enhance comprehension.. Write down key ideas, unfamiliar words, or questions that come to mind. You can use a notebook, sticky notes, or digital tools like e-readers with note-taking features. Reviewing your notes later will help you remember what you've read.

Finally, celebrate your progress.. Whether you finish a book, reach a reading goal, or discover a new favorite author, take time to acknowledge your achievement. Reward yourself with a trip to a bookstore, a new bookmark, or simply the satisfaction of knowing you're building a valuable habit.

A. Set clear reading goals

B. This makes reading more interactive and social

C. Everyone has different preferences for where they read best

D. Reading in short, regular sessions is more effective than long, occasional ones

E. Keeping track of your reading journey can motivate you to keep going

F. Not every book will resonate with you, and that's perfectly normal

G. This helps you engage actively with the text and retain information better