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I'd always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. I would often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case.

One day Brian and I wandered into an electronics store. My eyes landed on a cool camera lens (镜头) — its metal body shone under the lights. As the school photographer, I needed it to take better photos for the newspaper. But it cost $50! Just as I leaned in for a closer look, Brian pulled my sleeve, whispering eagerly, "Look! The new adventure game I've been waiting for!" However, neither of us had enough pocket money. We left in disappointment.

Several days later, our school had a pumpkin-carving contest. The first prize was $100, and I knew I could use the money to buy the lens. So I decided the first place bonus (奖金) definitely had to land in my pocket.

When it was time to carve the perfect pumpkin I'd picked out, I suddenly realized my big, clumsy fingers would surely mess it up. I thought of Brian's smaller, delicate hands — he was the man for the job. I immediately asked Brian for help. After thinking for a while, he asked for a cut of the prize money, fifty-fifty, as he wanted to buy the game. I figured out that splitting the first prize would still leave me enough for the lens. So, I agreed. With skillful hands, Brian carved a perfect face, and we handed over the pumpkin, firmly believing we would win the first prize.

On the day of the awards ceremony where the results would be announced, Brian was sick with a cold. I had to go to the awards ceremony alone.

However, something unexpected happened: we got second place. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every dollar of that to buy the lens. When the principal gave the money to me, I received it with a heavy heart.

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When I came home, Brian asked if we had won.

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With the money we won, we went to the store the next day.

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She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy (balance) diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She (add), "What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay (energy) and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape."

Another tip is (remind) yourself that you are unique. Keep mind that your family and friends love you just way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has (they) own talents — you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change.

You may often judge yourself by is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself — your (individual), your value to others and your achievements — you will soon begin to love yourself.

Each person got only a small knife at the start,2 to seek food and water, build simple shelters, and survive without any3 from the outside. The life in the mountain was really4 especially when the temperature dropped drastically in mid-November. Some people5 wild berries and drank river water to keep going, while others made every effort to keep the fire burning.

A participant named Daoyou won people's affection due to his6. He stayed in the harsh wild for 41 days, which deeply7 everyone. Another participant called "Cold Beauty" tried her best to protect the fire in the rain, but she had to leave because her health check didn't8. These stories touched people's soft spot because the participants had real-life9 like paying back debts from failed business or getting money for their poverty-stricken families.

Although the original rule said only 10 people could make it to the10, the organizers changed it. All 14 remaining people entered the last round and each11 20,000 yuan as a prize. The event also brought great12 benefits. Sponsors of the event saw a significant increase in product13, and Qixing Mountain quickly14 . This challenge reveals that people admire strength and15 — qualities that shine through when facing difficulties. It's not merely a competition or a show, but a celebration of ordinary people's perseverance.

The basic idea of a habit is something we do almost unconsciously, as if you're on autopilot. An example of this would be having breakfast or saying "please" and "thank you". But if we don't have those habits, how can we create them? According to a study published by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit. However, relying only on determination may not be the answer.

Do you want to lose weight because you want to be healthier or feel more attractive? The issue is, willpower could be subject to your mood-a bad mood may mean you don't want to do something.

You should also avoid trying to change too much at once—remember that it's a case of baby steps. Giving up all your favourite foods at once will probably result in failure rather than sustainable practice. If it happens, don't worry about failing.

Finally, don't do things outside your comfort zone. If you hate mushrooms, don't persevere and try to add them to your diet just to be healthier. After all, what you enjoy might be healthy as well.

Creating new habits might not be quick, but if you follow these tips, you may be able to change something for the better or kick a bad habit.

A. Just start again!

B. Eat something you like!

C. Celebrate every small step you take.

D. Sadly, soon we often end up breaking them.

E. Good habits can be part of your daily routine.

F. Keep exploring until you find a healthy food.

G. Questioning why rather than making up your minds could be the key.

Dark chocolate's claimed benefits mainly come from flavanols (黄烷醇), which are particularly rich in cocoa. A large-scale 2015 U.S. study measured the effects of daily tablets with 500mg of cocoa flavanols (To get that amount you would need to eat between 50g — or half a bar — and 280g of dark chocolate, depending on its flavanol concentration). The result showed that flavanols made little difference to diabetes, strokes, or cancer. They did, however, lead to a 27% reduction in deaths from cardiovascular (心血管) disease.

Alas, this positive result is not proof that dark chocolate is heart-healthy. Getting those 500mg of flavanols from it means consuming lots of sugar, which is added in large amounts by manufacturers to counter the bitterness of cocoa. It also means consuming more than half (for men) or 70% (for women) of the recommended daily maximum of saturated fats, which are bad for the heart. A better option for adding cocoa flavanols to your diet may be cocoa powder. All told, though, the healthiest flavanol-boosting method is to eat more fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Two apples, a portion of nuts and a large serving of strawberries provide roughly 500mg of flavanols. If you decide to treat yourself to some chocolate every now and then, don't sweat about finding the darkest variety. Some very dark chocolates contain few flavanols, whereas some milk varieties have lots. Sadly for chocoholics, who just can't stop themselves from reaching for one more square of chocolate, the health claims for dark chocolate come from advertising tricks, not the findings of science.

Studies show that people with dyslexia have brains that are good at exploring the unknown and thinking about the bigger picture. The strengths of the dyslexic brain may have developed as humans adapted. To survive, we needed to learn skills but also be creative and find new solutions. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Vestergaard say this led to an evolutionary (进化的) trade-off. Some people became specialists in using known information, while others, like many with dyslexia, focused on discovery and invention.

"In many fields, it is understood that adaptive systems need a compromise between exploring and exploiting to survive," said Taylor. People with dyslexia are often less efficient at procedural learning. This type of learning is used for skills like reading, writing, or playing the piano. Once learned, these skills become automatic. "However, once a skill is automatic, you use the same information again and again," Taylor added. "If someone has difficulty making a skill automatic, they stay more aware of the process. The good side is that the skill can still be improved."

Dyslexia has long been viewed negatively and no present cure exists. By looking at past studies, the researchers found that the dyslexic brain is wired differently. It has more long-distance connections and fewer local connections, which helps with "big picture" thinking. Because these thinking styles evolved to work together, they are best when combined. Bringing explorative thinkers together with detail-oriented thinkers leads to more creative solutions.

In reframing dyslexia as a difference, society can benefit from more innovative solutions, said Taylor. "It's important to emphasize that people with dyslexia still face a lot of difficulties, but the difficulties exist because of the environment and an emphasis on rote learning (机械记忆式学习) and reading and writing. Instead, we could nurture ‘explorative learning' — learning through discovery, invention and creativity, which would work more to their strengths."

With no one to drive him the next day, Bill took a Uber.

Timothy Letts, 31, was driving to visit a friend when he received Bill's ride request. It was out of his way, but he accepted, thinking someone from a medical center might need help. "Bill really lit up the car with positive energy," says Letts, who shared with Sumiel that he was a proud Army veteran. Sumiel mentioned that in the past he'd enjoyed volunteering at his church and in his community. But he was doing less these days, he explained, because the dialysis treatments left him exhausted.

Then Sumiel revealed that he was searching for a kidney donor. Letts joked that he'd be a good donor candidate, given that he didn't drink or smoke. Sumiel agreed, though he didn't think much of it as they kept. Letts, however, couldn't stop thinking about it. Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney "was something that was always on my mind," he says. Plus, he already liked and respected Sumiel.

Bill was shocked. He was touched by Letts's offer, though he wondered if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him? And what was the likelihood they'd be a match? But a few hours later, Timothy contacted him. Soon, he began the donor screening process. Months later, tests showed they were a perfect match.

In December 2021, the transplant was successfully done. Nowadays, Bill no longer needs dialysis and lives a healthy life. Timothy has moved to Germany for work, but they still keep in touch. "Living donors are special people," Bill says gratefully.

●Apple Fitness+

The app allows you to create custom plans based on class duration, music preferences, trainers, and more. A free one-month trial is available, after which the cost is a reasonable $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. It also comes with an Apple One Premier Subscription ($37.95 per month). If you use Apple's Family Sharing, up to five family members can use the membership at no additional cost. If you purchase an Apple device, you can take advantage of Apple Fitness+ with a three-month trial.

●StretchIt

Don't let your assumptions about stretching mislead you — StretchIt includes some tough sessions that work your full body and might even leave you sweating. When you open the app each day, you know exactly what you're supposed to do. A monthly membership is pricey at $19.99; the $159.99-per-year membership is a better deal. Take advantage of the seven-day free trial and try out some free sessions before you start paying.

●Strava

Strava offers access to over 30 types of sports, making it perfect for those who love to cycle, hike, rock, run, or swim. One of its key features is that it collects and compares workout data from all users, allowing you to challenge yourself and see how you rank against others on the same stretch of road or trail. The free version offers plenty to get you started, but to unlock the full potential of Strava, you'll need to upgrade to a paid membership ($79.99 per year). A 30-day trial is also available.

Choose the app that fits your fitness goals, budget, and device-just click for more details.

When I was eight, my grandma was found to have Alzheimer's disease (阿尔茨海默病) . Gradually, she stopped4 friends, and then family members. It became5 to see the person she once was. At first, I really6 to accept the fact, especially because I knew the7 would only develop. I love my grandma, and I wanted her to be there, both mentally (精神上) and physically, for all the8 life events in my future. But I knew that this was no longer realistic, and I9 that I now had to be there for her.

Over time, I've found that my view on her illness has10: understanding that my time with her is not much actually helps me to live in the present. Now, my grandma can't chat with me, but we still11 in other ways. When I visit her, we sit together holding12 and watch the boats passing by her window, like what we used to do. In these moments, I feel13 I still can share experiences with her, even with her disease. When she smiles, I can14 her for who she is, rather than who she was. I continue to value our15 together, and I'm sure that she does too.

* You'll feel alive and have more energy.

Healthy eating isn't just about keeping your body healthy, but also about allowing your body to turn what you eat into energy. They can keep you full for longer, and turn you into an energetic person ready to take on the world, or a least go dancing once in a while!

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When you start eating healthy food, your body learns to act. This keeps you away from seasonal colds, and even if you catch a flu by accident, it won't cause as much harm, and you'll overcome it more easily.

*A happier mood (心情) becomes your everyday mood.

Sugar levels can raise or lower your mood, but proper blood sugar keeps you balanced (平衡的). If you don't take in enough nutrition (营养), you will feel unhappy, so healthier food choices will make sure that your body and brain run well.

* The skin will regrow faster, and you'll look younger.

Unluckily, your skin really does show what you eat, drink, or smoke. Being the largest part of your body, your skin is possibly most influenced by your poor food choices.

A. You will never be ill.

B. Illnesses and colds are a thing of the past.

C. The longer you keep your body healthy, the longer you will live.

D. But a healthy diet will make you look younger than you really are.

E. Proper nutrition means that your body has enough energy to go every day.

F. Adding vegetables and whole foods to your meals will increase your energy levels.

G. But you will change your opinions by learning what good proper meals and exercise do to you.

As people age, it's common to lose confidence and develop a strong sense of fear when beginning physical activities, especially those like surfing. Some surfing programs aim to fight these worries by providing expert direction and developing a sense of social connection while offering health benefits to seniors. But they're about more than just exercise. There's a social advantage that is especially key to seniors. It's really important to get older people in the water and get them active.

A group of women in Western Australia take to the surf every week. These women who are called Granny Grommets have been riding waves in Albany for 25 years. The group began when founder (创办人) Kim Buttfield was teaching a mom and daughter to surf, and some older women walked to her and curiously asked, "What about us?" Buttfield decided to teach these women bodyboarding because it is easier on aging knees than standing on a surfboard. She said that there are only two requirements for joining: a positive attitude and members that have to be at least 50 years old.

There are now more than 100 women in the group including Glenn Scott who became a member when she was 80. "All you need for a Granny Grommet is a bodyboard and a laugh across your face," Scott said. Granny Grommets have encouraged other senior surfing groups around Australia and even have gone around the world. There are groups in South Africa and even as far north as France. This shows that all you need is surf, a board, and determination to ride the waves at any age.

Rescue workers were called to Mossman, a town near Port Douglas, at about 12:40 am, where 18 people had to be moved to safety because of dangerous flooding and then were taken to an evacuation centre in the local library. Around 40,000 homes and businesses lost power, and the Captain Cook Highway was cut between Cairns and Port Douglas.

Although Cyclone Jasper was downgraded to a tropical (热带的) low on Thursday, it was a wild night, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Senior Meteorologist (气象学家) Laura Boekel said, "This event is not over. We have seen about half a meter of rainfall in the last 24 hours across Far North Queensland."

The Bureau of Meteorology warned of rising river levels in the Mossman River, which could reach levels similar to the floods in January 2019. Areas around Wujal Wujal, Cape Tribulation, and Port Douglas faced the worst of the cyclone, and nearby communities like Palm Cove and Cairns were also affected.

A weather warning remained in place across Far North Queensland. People from Cooktown to Port Douglas were overnight warned to prepare for possible flooding. People in the storm's path were being warned not to be fooled by the calm conditions inside the cyclone's 70 km-wide eye, which was expected to take hours to cross over some areas. "The eye is really big," Boekel said on Wednesday night. "There's a period of calm conditions in the eye itself. But you can't pick that time period. Please stay in a safe place and wait for the whole system to pass." The cyclone was producing wind speeds of 140 km/h, with centre wind speeds of 100 km/h.

Five years back, Sally was the new kid in class. I don't know what it was, but something unusual about her drew me to her. She was the most friendly person I knew. We started as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to hurt me in such a big way.

I don't know what made me tell Sally about my personal life. She made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own spin (倾向性描述) on it and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had done something bad in the back. After she let out my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me, looking at me whenever I passed by. After this terrible situation, I changed schools. Sally called me many times, but I didn't answer. My heart was broken.

I tried hard to heal (治愈) from the hurt she left on my heart. I started a new life. After five years, my life went back to the way it was, with new friends. But one day, I met Anna at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn't the one who brought my secrets to light. Mary was. Mary was our school's big mouth who always wanted to stick her nose into other people's business.

I was all at sea (不知所措). I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and fix my mistakes. From that, I learned a life lesson that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could really damage our lives.

Planting, Interrupted

We had recently moved into an apartment in New York, and I volunteered to tend the plant containers and window boxes in front of the building.

Back in our old house in New Orleans, I had a private garden — a place to sink my hands into soil, cut roses at dusk, and lose myself in the quiet routine of pruning (修剪). Here, on a busy New York sidewalk, I worried my gardening would be reduced to a performance for people hurrying by. The possibility of people bothering me as they walked by made me uneasy. For me, gardening had always been a private and quiet activity.

"At least you'll get to play in the dirt again," my husband said with a grin, and I decided he was right. Putting on my headphones to discourage possible interruptions from passers-by, I got down to business. Passersby kept their distance at first, but sometimes someone slowed to peer in, drawn by color or scent.

When the plants and flowers were finally in place, I stood back on the sidewalk, sweaty and dirty, to admire what I'd done: the splashes of bold color — goldilocks, marigolds, and roses — were indeed a comforting sight.

A young man stopped, studied my arrangements, and then looked at me as if he wanted to say something. Slightly annoyed, I took off my headphones. "That's beautiful," he finally said. "If you were in Brooklyn, you'd definitely win their flower box contest."

I smiled. His kind words quickly changed my sour attitude. "Really?" I said. "Thank you!" That tiny exchange shifted the day. Later, an older man smiled as he looked at me and my floral creation. "I'd marry you if I wasn't already married," he said, giving me a wink. We both laughed.

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A week later, while I watered the boxes, a woman cried out with genuine delight.

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Seeing her response, I put down my watering can and cut that rose with my careful scissors.

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1. "低头族"产生的原因;

2. "低头族"带来的影响;

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参考词汇:低头族: phubber(People who can't help checking their phones all day are known as phubbers. Phubbing tends to involve not only the young people, but also the elderly. )

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Get off the train and the first thing you meet in Zhongwei, Ningxia, is a warm wind that smells of sand. In other words, the desert is impossible (ignore) for visitors here.

The Shapotou area, famous place, lies between the Tengger Desert and the Yellow River. It has big sand hills, winding (蜿蜒的) rivers, high mountains and green fields. These different (view)come together and show the strong beauty of the north and the soft charm of the south.

In recent years, Zhongwei (try) to build a special travel name by doing new things in the desert. For example, the Desert Legends show brings local tales to life through dynamic song and dance, and the Diamond Hotel (surprise) many visitors with its amazing architecture.

makes these projects good is that they turn a short desert visit into a several-day trip. Travelers can watch bright stars night and join hands-on folk classes in the day.

Now many people choose to sleep in tents on the sand, (turn) this once-quiet place into a busy spot full of life and hope. When the early sun colors the dunes (沙丘) pink and light purple, the smell of (new) made camel-milk tea moves through the tents, and the wish for another (forgettable) day rises with the sun.

Tuan Pham was feeling pretty good about himself as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon in Southern California. The run was the 47-year-old's seventh such event, and he couldn't wait to1 at the finish line with his teenage son, who had raced ahead. Pham took another step or two, and that was the2 thing he remembered.

He couldn't recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground, where he lay3 as runners skirted him. He had no pulse, nor was he4. Three blocked arteries (动脉) had caused his collapse. He was clinically dead. If he didn't get help soon, he'd be5 dead.

The6 of surviving a cardiac arrest (心脏骤停) outside of a hospital is less than 12%. Pham's only chance of7 was if someone, say, a cardiologist, happened to pass by.

Well ... Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiac8 from Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center, was leaving a restaurant a few feet away. Dr. Chiu immediately9 what was happening. He ran to Pham's side and began chest compressions. He10 the help of a bystander, who took over on compressions (胸部按压) while Dr. Chiu called his11 and told them to prepare an operating room and gather a surgical team.

Minutes later, a(n)12 arrived. Medics scooped up Pham and13 him away to the hospital, with Dr. Chiu following in his own car.

The surgery that Dr. Chiu performed was a success, and Pham is alive and well — well enough to14 to the route of the Long Beach Half Marathon and pick up where he left off.

"I can't believe the one guy, the first guy, to see me fall, to15 and give me help, was a cardiac surgeon," Pham told the Post. "What are the odds?"

For a long time, it has been viewed as an unpleasant, even wrong feeling. In ancient times, if someone showed the signs of boredom, they were wrong of "acedia," a feeling of being apart that was seen as rude to the world and its creator. The growth of factories and time-saving devices only strengthened our wish to use time well. Many parents try to keep their children from getting bored, either to stop complaints or because they think boredom wastes a chance to get ahead.

None of these attitudes toward boredom strike me as healthy or beneficial. We need to move past our fear of boredom and start to see it as an unavoidable, necessary, and even advantageous experience. It is a very unpleasant (and short) state that often pushes us to try new ideas. When we take away children's boredom by giving them instant and shallow activities, we greatly lower their chances of learning new and challenging things well.

Instead, we should trust that children will find ways to amuse themselves — and maybe even learn to accept boredom as a gift, a chance to think, to create, to discover. As we learn to sit with boredom, we may find that it is not our enemy but our helper, something we need for a life of meaning and invention.

A. Boredom, at its best, brings creativity.

B. As a culture, we have a bad relationship with boredom.

C. Today, we continue to view boredom with strong dislike.

D. Schools should add more creative classes to prevent boredom.

E. We should not fill every minute of our kids' days with activities.

F. If we were, we were instantly given a task, so we learned to avoid it.

G. Modern technology has made boredom a rare experience for children.

Economists tend to think this is a great development. Cities, they argue, benefit from ‘agglomeration', the consequence of so many people living close by. For one thing, government and businesses can run more efficiently: size helps everything from public transport to the hiring of staff. For another, finding the next big idea is easier when like-minded people gather together.

But have economists overstated the benefits of big cities? That is what a new study by Matthew Turner and David Weil, both of Brown University, suggests. Their analysis applies existing figures of the impact of agglomeration on economic efficiency and the rate of invention to a model of the American economy. This allows the researchers to answer a question: how different would America look if, from 1900 to 2010, no city area had grown to a population of more than 1 million people?

According to their work, the answer is ‘not all that much'. Growth would have been slower, but only a bit: the researchers think that America's total production would have been 8% lower in 2010 than it was in reality. Cities do make residents more efficient, but the size of the city does not matter too much.

City supporters may not fully agree with the researchers' findings, which depend on some guesses. Edward Glaeser of Harvard notes that Turner and Weil believe creating new ideas gets harder over time, as the simplest solutions are used up. This means big cities benefit less than expected from gathering talented people. It's unclear if this trend will keep happening in the future. AI supporters would surely argue that creating new ideas will probably speed up in the next few years.