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December 1952 in Wisconsin was bitterly cold. A curious 7-year-old, I was in hesitation when my father arrived home from work with something hidden in his jacket. "Guess what I have," he said. He slowly unwrapped the jacket to take out a frozen owl (猫头鹰). He'd found the frozen bird on his car when he left work and guessed that it had flown into the windshield (挡风玻璃).

Dad thought it might be alive and wanted to let it warm up. My mother agreed to let the bird stay overnight, so Dad and I took it to the basement( 地下室) and carefully laid it near our coal stove. I was the first one into the kitchen the next morning for a bowl of cereal (麦片). I found the owl resting on the sugar bowl as if waiting for its breakfast. I hurried to tell my parents that the owl was alive and sitting at the kitchen table. Mom didn't like that it was in the kitchen and wanted it out of the house.

Dad instructed me to open the back door while he forced the owl toward me. I heard the flapping of wings, but before I could direct its flight outside, the owl turned around away from the cold air coming in the door and flew past me, down the stairs into the shelter of the warm basement. Resting in the space near the top of the basement, the owl was safely beyond our reach. We tried driving it out with a broom, but it calmly flew to the far side of the basement. Soon Dad and I were laughing too hard to continue, and we realized there was no way we could drive the owl out if it wanted to stay. Mom agreed to have it in the house until Dad could catch it when it became weak from hunger. But that never happened.

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The door didn't shut properly, which allowed mice into the basement.

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As spring arrived, we knew it was time for the owl to leave.

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The origins of lion dance are believed to date back over a thousand years in China. Traditionally (perform) during the Chinese New Year and significant occasions, this art form is intended to ward off evil spirits and invite good fortune. time, lion dance has emerged as a cultural bridge (connect) diverse cultures, through a shared appreciation for its (artist) beauty and symbolic significance.

The story of Kelvin Tran, participant in the 2024 World Chinese King of Lion Dance Championship, reflects the journey of cultural exchange. Tran grew up in a Sydney neighborhood lion dancing is popular. At the age of eight, a family friend introduced him to the practice, marking his crucial step into the world of lion dance. It was his great enthusiasm eventually made Tran co-found a lion dance team in 2018. "Our membership has grown to over 70 people, reflects not only an increase in numbers but also the deepening of relationships among members," he noted. "I wouldn't just call them friends; I call them family," Tran emphasized, highlighting how lion dance helps build and strengthen community ties in Australia.

Despite not (award) the "Lion Dance King", Tran was satisfied with his team had achieved. "Competing at such a significant competition is very special and incredibly meaningful to us," Tran said.

You can enrich the lives of neighbor's and passers-by by creating3. Over the years, I've grown many different herbs (香草)，in pots and containers at the edge of my driveway.4 walk by and stop to take a few for their dinner plans, and later they may5 give me a serving of the6 product. The herb idea has led to many7 as well as Christmas gifts.

I also began a newspaper8 out the front years ago. After reading the papers myself, I put them out on a little table with a(n)9, "Help yourself to a newspaper." Many come for the papers. I've even heard people10 at what time my papers will be out on the table.

Every Christmas evening, my "corner person" friend would create a magical11 window in his neighborhood, which includes a slide show of the season's favorite music videos. As people walk by his corner in the12, their lives are brightened by this creative display of13.

Cities can bring people together, and the corner lot person14 this beautifully. Do you now15 to be a comer person? Let's meet at my corner to discuss further!

The improper disposal of it poses serious threats to the environment and human health because of the presence of harmful materials such as lead and mercury. It is due to their rapidly developing bodies, including their respiratory (呼吸的), immune and central nervous systems.

Luckily, many countries are turning to tackle the e-waste challenges. They commit to specializing in refurbishing (翻新) electronics, making them available to consumers at a lower cost. By doing so, valuable materials such as gold, silver, and copper can be extracted from electronic devices, reducing the need for mining new resources.

Meanwhile, individuals can also contribute to e-waste disposal by being mindful of their electronic consumption. Support electronic manufacturers committed to green technologies aiming for a sustainable cycle of production. Additionally, to ensure the safe and secure disposal of all sensitive information, prioritizing data security in e-waste disposal is necessary.

Do remember to reduce the environmental impacts of electronic products and share a greener and more sustainable future.

A. It is every small action that counts.

B. Prevention and management are needed.

C. Recycling efforts have also become a key component.

D. This includes buying quality products that last longer.

E. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable.

F. However, currently only 17.4% of it is recycled responsibly.

G. Only a small percentage of e-waste has been recycled globally.