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We have much to learn from these children.

That's what art therapist(治疗专家), Lisa Murray, believed as she worked to help children with cancer to release their feelings through their drawings, which have turned into a book, Angels & Monsters.

Murray found that in their struggle, kids would tell her constantly, "I'm just a regular kid; I just want to play, to go to school, to go outside. . . I just happen to have cancer. "

She was moved and inspired by their simple will to survive. The children were facing the disease head on. She saw some powerful images in their artwork. "What courage it takes to do that, " said Murray.

Murray selected 25 children aged 13 months to 18 years. She asked the four- year-olds and up, "If you could tell the world what it is like to have cancer, what would you say, what would you draw?" For two- to three-year-olds, she asked, "What do you want to tell people about yourself?" And for the youngest, she just took their handprints. "It's such a human expression, ‘Here's my mark, ‘" said Murray.

She then asked them about their pictures, and wrote down exactly what they said. This gave the artwork a powerful voice. Coupled with Murray's photographs of the children in the book, the three forms of expression leave both a permanent record and lasting impression with the viewer.

As a therapist, Murray doesn't give the kids the impression that the drawing process is right or wrong. Whatever they draw is unconditionally acceptable. "Children play, they draw, and that's the natural language of children. That's why art therapy is so wonderful, "she said.

Henry was a kind, good boy. His father died of a terrible disease, which cost much and left them badly off. His mother was very poor. Although she worked hard, she could only manage both ends meet. He had a little sister about two years old.

He wanted to help his mother, for she could not always earn enough to buy food for her little family. And as the only man of the family, he had been preparing himself to take his responsibility. He once wanted to quit school to find some kind of job to lessen his mother's burden, but was seriously refused.

One day, on the way home after school, Henry spotted a wallet lying under a pile of leaves. He opened it carefully, finding it was full of money! But it was dark now,   and the empty street in the cold winter saw on one around.

Henry might have kept all the money, for no one saw him when he found it. But his mother had taught him to be honest, and never to keep what did not belong to him.

So he decided to wait in the freezing wind. After what seemed a century later, there finally came back the worried and hurrying owner . The man was more than delighted to get back the lost wallet. "It was such a surprise!" the man said, " I held no hope for it at all. Well, boy, that's what you deserve for your good deed."

The man gave him a dollar as thanks and a praise for his honesty. How to deal with the money? The candy? A new pair of pants?   Or other things he was longing for so much? Wait, next month was mother's birthday…Yes, Henry got the idea and knew what he should do and he would do it secretly.

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With the dollar he bought a box, three brushes, and some blacking(鞋油).

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He smiled and handed the money to his mother.

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1.做家务的经历 2.你的感受和收获

参考词汇：劳动教育 labor education

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Housework Really Matters

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If a traditional sport bores you, it's time to try something new! Cycling, but outdoors on city roads; surfing, but on the land; playing frisbee (飞盘), but with a group of people. New sports becomes increasingly popular with great attention (pay) to national fitness. Nearly 1,200 young people participated in a study by Houlang Research Institute, most of are interested in urban sports.

Why do young people favor new sports? Apart from keeping fit as a type of exercise, many young people pick up new sports to socialize, (allow) them to build up their social circles. Players tend to have online group chats talking about their usual activities and (simple) sharing their lives.

"The new sports are also suitable for taking photos and less restricted by venues", Zou Qingling, the CEO of Lvmama, tourism website in China, (tell) China News Service. People can enjoy new sports from parks to sidewalks.

The new sports are easier for new players to start the traditional sports, which usually require strict demanding rules. Thus, the new sports are less (compete) but could bring more fun. People have also gained a stronger passion for outdoor activities and healthier lifestyles.

Urban sports have unlocked new lifestyles in China as they reflect diversity, youth and fun. This new trend is also powerful (prove) that more people are exposed to and willing to enjoy sports.

The children, aged 13, nine and four, as well as an 11-month-old baby, were3 with their mother. They were going to visit their father in the capital city. Their plane experienced engine problems and4 on May 1, 2023. For two weeks, bad weather prevented the army5 the crash site. They found three adults later, including the children's mother, who were already6.

How did these children survive conditions that would be7 even for most adults? They are members of the Huitoto Indigenous (土著) group and were8 in the rainforest. Therefore, they have a complete9 of the rainforest. They know which fruits are safe to eat and which plants should be10. They survived on a fruit called juan soco and seeds, and fed the baby on water mixed with flour that they found on the plane.

While the11 got on with the business of surviving, the Colombian army worked with Indigenous volunteers to find them. And after 40 days of12, the army found the children and took them to recover at a military hospital in the city of Bogota.

Many around the world have taken this survival story to be a13, while others point out that it is the result of an ancient and thorough knowledge of the14 that has been passed down through Indigenous communities over the generations.

Indigenous groups have a deep respect for the forest and,15, their close connection to the rainforest helped the children to survive.

Identify the core issue.

Whether they are anxious about work, school, or their body image, having them talk, listening to them and understanding their feelings is important. Something that might seem light to you might be a big deal for them.

Show them that you are listening.

Insecure people often struggle to express their emo their emotions, so avoid cutting them off in conversation or talking over them. Instead, listen actively and make eye contact to let them feel comfortable.If you seem distracted, they are likely to shut down.

Praise their work and effort.

Applaud their effort even if they fell short and they will understand that you are not judging them for failures. Someone who is insecure is likely to think little of a praise, but that doesn't mean your words didn't land.

People who struggle with insecurity may need constant reassurance and support, which you can't always provide. They might demand too much of your time and attention. If you set clear boundaries, tell them clearly what isn't acceptable for you, you won't feel as overwhelmed or frustrated.

Help the person get professional support.

Put them in touch with a counselor or therapist if necessary. Because insecure people often have trust issues, they might have a pretty limited support system. Check your resources through your school, job, local community for help.

A. Establish clear boundaries.

B. Reject constant disturbances.

C. Give them your undivided attention.

D. Acknowledge when they have done something well.

E. If possible, give them names and numbers they can call.

F. People like to be valued and appreciated for their devotion to work.

G. But your kindness and respect will empower them and rebuild their confidence.

The game is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. In it, players take the role of the Destined One, setting off for adventures to collect six Relics that once belonged to Sun Wukong and challenge the Celestial Court.

Drawing on a rich heritage of nearly 1,000 years of Chinese culture, the game's storyline and characters have proven difficult to understand for foreign players. For instance, a player shared on social media that their lack of familiarity with Journey to the West led to them consistently missing hidden treasures, finally resulting in repeated failures during a boss fight in Chapter 2. Meanwhile, some players feel overwhelmed by names like Erlang Shen and Lingxuzi, which can be difficult to pronounce for those unfamiliar with pinyin.

To bridge these cultural divides, one enthusiast wrote a 200-page outline detailing Sun Wukong's abilities across all 100 chapters of Journey to the West. Many others immersed themselves in the story by checking out TV shows, anime and online forums.

Through this process, western players have not only improved their gaming skills but also developed a deeper appreciation for Sun Wukong and Journey to the West. "Although many people might compare Sun Wukong to Western superheroes, I believe they are different," said Patrick from the US. "Sun Wukong has a carefree and independent nature, unlimited by the need to set a good example for others like Spider-Man, who by contrast follows principles like 'with great power comes great responsibility'."

Journey to the West offers a comprehensive narrative that covers a very dangerous journey, numerous encounters and the exploration of various cultures, making it a rich source for diverse storytelling types and cultural backgrounds. Perhaps these are some of the key reasons why Journey to the West has been translated into over a dozen languages, with more than 60 versions available worldwide.

A team of the Cornish Jackdaw Project set out to determine why jackdaws are so noisy before they depart from their sleeping spot. The team's theory was that the morning calls might be a jackdaw version of   "voting". The researchers suspected that each individual's call might count as an "I'm in!". When a certain amount of "I'm in!"s are called —and so a certain volume of noise is reached -the group might then depart as a unit.

To test this idea, the researchers artificially increased the level of calls during the jackdaws' natural morning calls. Their expectation was that, if jackdaws really are "voting with their voice" to decide when to depart the sleeping site, artificially adding calls would make them leave earlier than they naturally would have done. Subsequent experiments confirmed their expectation. The team therefore showed that jackdaws use their calls as a sort of voting system.

You might wonder why this happens. The researchers suggest that individual jackdaws benefit from the voting system because they are less at risk of being killed and they can get more access to social information — such as where to find food.

So the loud calls of jackdaws in the morning are therefore not the pure chaos it sounds like. If you are ever being driven mad by the sound in the morning, you can find comfort in the fact that the louder they get, the sooner they will leave you in peace.

Mike and his younger sister, Jane, lived with their parents in a poor community. Their mother was sick. seriously and their father was making great efforts to find a job to support the family, and they had only a little money with which to buy food, let alone the articles of study.

One day, Mike took Jane's dictionary to the school, yet he lost it on the way home carelessly. It wasn't until he got home that he realized he had lost the dictionary. He was frightened that his parents would be red- cheeked with rage and brokenhearted, so he prayed his sister to maintain secrecy. Jane agreed and the two decided to borrow one from their friend. Jane's school hours were in the morning, therefore she would take it first. She would hurry back and give it to Mike after school. Then he could run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Their parents didn't notice that at all but they were always worried about it.

Accidentally, Mike heard about a long distance race that was designed for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new dictionary, he made up his mind to take part. He ran home excitedly and gave his word to his sister that he would win her the new dictionary.

The day of race eventually arrived. Mike had a strong start, however, he felt tired and was gradually left behind. Getting more and more exhausted, he thought only of Jane and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new dictionary he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he took courage to keep in step with the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. All of a sudden, with the finish line drawing near, he felt a little bump from behind and fell down to the ground.

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Mike raised his head and found the other runners running at full speed.

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Full of happiness, Mike went home hurriedly.

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1. 保护文化遗产的意义；

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Dear fellow students,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Language, unique symbol of human civilization, has a deep root that (date) back to ancient times. Every dialect carries its own character (specific) and reflects the history, culture and attitudes of its people. Normally (base) on factors like geography, society and trade, these dialects are gradually developing. With the global communication (increase), understanding and appreciating the diversity of languages has become more vital than ever.

the great advancements in educational technology, the struggle to expand one's vocabulary remains a challenge for many learners. This challenge does not only refer to learning new words understanding their varieties of uses. Some believe that having advanced vocabulary is the key to effective communication. One of the equal (require) is regularly burying oneself in reading materials. From their point of view, a positive feeling towards vocabulary learning can make a significant difference. It exposes learners to words in various contexts, (allow) for a richer understanding. After all, words, are more than just signs, are a reflection of our thoughts and world around us. The more international and globalized the world becomes, the more language characteristics will be shared between nations and cultures.

We travelled3 for 19 months from China to South America via Southeast Asia; we had dozens of4, discovered places that would be5 in our memories and got to know other cultures. We first traveled at full speed, and then6 to just take the time — the time to talk, to meet, the time that we often7 in our daily lives.

Then we returned to Switzerland, we found good jobs in Zurich. It was a beautiful8. And 18 months later, what was9 to happen happened! We resigned again to reopen the parenthesis (圆括号) for10 this time. Since then we have taken our work with us in our backpacks and11 our pretty Swiss apartment for a way of life that12 us better: the digital nomad (游牧民) lifestyle.

We have written and shared many blog13 about travelling around the world or long-distance travel. Through our sharing, we hope you will find both useful information and14 that may help you to take your turn in the adventure of a round-the-world trip.

Believe us, you won't15 it!

Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around 4, 000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico.

A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun. These two pieces of information — the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky-allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.

Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. They cut down trees and use chemicals. that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars (毛虫) eat.

People have been working together to record its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.

A. However, until recently no one knew how they did this.

B. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day.

C. They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather.

D. In recent years it has become ever more apparent that monarch butterflies are in rapid decline.

E. The research on the monarch's behavior has however led to a greater awareness of this creature.

F. The solution to the mystery of the monarch's amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble.

G. The entire journey happens in a few weeks as monarchs flock to the sky for their unbelievable migration.

At the University of Chicago's Human Nature and Potentials Lab, research has shown that children over the age of four can perceive and respond to awe-inspiring experiences. This early sense of awe influences their motivation for learning and self-perception. When exposed to awe-inspiring visuals, such as vast natural scenes or natural disasters, children feel a "small self" compared to their feelings after viewing everyday nature imagery, which makes them more motivated to explore things that interest them and to understand things in the world that they hadn't learned much about yet.

While awe is a highly personal experience, evidence suggests that it has significant social effects. In one experiment, participants who were asked to stand staring at tall trees for a minute were more likely to help others than those who looked at a building, suggesting that being in an awe-inspiring environment increases morality and reduces feelings of self-centeredness.

"This is especially critical in the age of social media," said Dr. Keltner. "We are at this cultural moment of self-center, criticism, and entitlement (优越感); awe gets us out of that. It does this by helping us get out of our own heads and realize our place in the larger context, our communities," he explained. "Might awe cause people to become more invested in the greater good, giving more to charity, volunteering to help others, or doing more to reduce their impact on the environment? Our research would suggest that the answer is yes."

Using metaphors is far more than a poetic device of factual statements. A study conducted at Purchase College found that metaphors can frame people's perspectives, thus shaping their reasoning and subsequent actions. For example, describing the effort to stop climate change as a "war" rather than a "race" caused people to feel more urgency about reducing emissions.

Another example is the lightbulb (灯泡) metaphor commonly used to describe new ideas, suggesting that new thoughts appear suddenly like a light switch being turned on. However, this metaphor proves that new ideas come effortlessly and are accessible only to a select few geniuses, such as Isaac Newton, who supposedly developed his theory of gravity from a sudden insight about a falling apple. It may lead people to question their capability to have new ideas, and as a behavioral result, people mayoverlookthe role of hard work and constant learning in bringing about change.

An alternative way to describe ideas is by comparing new thoughts to seeds that fall on fertile ground and — if cared for-will grow and develop over time. Different from the lightbulb metaphor, the seed metaphor shows an understanding that creating new ideas is a laborious process, which requires time and effort. It also suggests that anybody can be the cultivator of ideas as long as they put their mind to it.

The effects of metaphors show how powerful language can be, even though we often don't realize it. Who'd have thought a simple use of a lightbulb metaphor could affect how we understand the concept of innovation? Given the nature of our metaphorical minds, it is worth asking: are our metaphors suitable? We owe it to ourselves and others to use metaphors appropriately. These choices — conscious or not — can be constructive or destructive.

The two broods are periodical, meaning they only come above ground once every few years. Brood XIII, or the Northern Illinois Brood, surfaces every 17 years. Brood XIX (the Great Southern Brood), which appears every 13 years, will join this spring. This year marks the first time the two broods have appeared in the same year since 1803. It won't happen again for another 221 years.

Shaped like small candy bars with transparent wings, cicadas make up more than 3,000 species. Females typically lay eggs in tree branches, and after a few months, the young cicadas hatch and hide underground. They feed on liquids from tree roots and resurface once mature to lay their eggs. They tunnel from underground, molt (蜕皮) after they come out, and then start searching for a mate. Males make a buzzing sound to attract mates while the females clap their wings in response to the males' mating calls. After mating, the females lay their eggs and the cycle starts again.

While annual cicadas appear every year, periodical broods are only found in certain years and wait until the soil temperature reaches 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists have theorized that by coming out in large numbers all at once, cicadas make it harder for predators to consume them all, increasing the chances of survival for individuals and the continuity of their species.

Researchers also think they understand how cicadas know when another year has passed — the tree they drink gets richer in amino acids once a year when it blossoms. However, they don't know exactly how cicadas track this change in amino acid levels. Martha Weiss, an insect ecologist at Georgetown University, said, "We know that's what they count; where they're putting their little chalk marks on the wall and how they're keeping track of it, we still don't know."

Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center hosts hundreds of world-class performances each year and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet also counts Kennedy Center as its performance headquarters. The company — under the direction of Farrell — was first invited to perform there in 1993 and has since become one of the venue's most famous attractions.

Woolly Mammoth Company

Woolly Mammoth Company is an experimental theatre that welcomes original plays that push the boundaries of live theatre. The New York Times has called it "Washington's most daring theatre company", and the half dozen plays Woolly produces each year continue to live up to that reputation.

Shakespeare Theatre Company

For more than 25 years, Shakespeare Theatre Company has committed itself to serving as the nation's classical theatre. It operates out of two spaces, including Sidney Harman Hall at the Harman Center, which seats 775, and the Lansburgh Theatre, which seats 451. The shiny, glass-walled Harman Center showcases classic Shakespeare plays, modern updates and Shakespeare-inspired original shows.

Wolf Trap

For locals, summer isn't complete without at least one trip to Wolf Trap, the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. The venue is best-known for performances of touring artists. The open-air theatre offers covered seating, but when the weather warms up, we suggest buying seats on the grassland and packing a picnic.

My mother's heartbeat gave me a small degree of comfort as I cried on her chest that night. In fact, it all happened on the day I was born. Saumya is a name that is quite often given to girls, which symbolizes peace and happiness. On the day I was born, my parents decided to name me Saumya. The only catch was that I was a boy,

The beginning of high school isn't easy for anyone, but for me it was particularly hard. I sat during the lunch break, absorbed in my books, trying not to attract a lot of attention to myself. I glanced at my wristwatch-there were only 5 minutes until lunch was over after which I could go back to being unnoticed, I thought. Just then, in a loud and rather harsh voice, a student yelled my name straight across the canteen. At that moment, all my senses numbed (麻木). Then another voice arose, joined by another. Before I knew it the entire canteen was full of my name with girlish overtones, adding additional A's after my name (‘Saumyaaa'). I dashed to the toilet, tears welling up at the edge of my eyelids. Hot tears wanted to run down my cheek, but I held them back, wanting to keep a brave front. I locked myself up in the toilet, covering my face with my hands as I tried to calm down. "Why did I have to be named Saumya?" "What have I done to be targeted?" and a lot of other thoughts flooded my mind.

I could not forget the memories of my tears. There was a time when leaving school seemed like the best choice for me. I could never have imagined that I would have to go through so much for a "name" that wasn't even in my control.

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Your name is unique and special, just as you, my mother told me.

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From that day on, I did not let my name define (定义) me.

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Dear Henry,

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Yours,