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My mom only had one eye. I hated her. She was such an embarrassment.

She ran a small shop at a flea market (跳蚤市场) and collected old clothes and some other things to sell for the money we needed. Once during elementary school, it was field day, and my mom came. I was so embarrassed and wondered how could she do this to me? I threw her a hateful look and ran out. The next day at school, my schoolmates asked me, "Your mom only has one eye?" and laughed at me.

I was so angry with my mom and wished that she would just disappear from this world. So I said to my mom, "Why don't you have the other eye? You're only gonna (将要) make me a joke!" My mom trembled with shock, and said in an apologetic tone, "I'm so sorry that I only have one eye, and I was an embarrassment for you. But I was so proud of my son to see a whole new world for me with that eye. I will leave right now. Sorry!" My mom turned around and staggered away.

For the words I had said to her earlier, there was something biting at me in the corner of my heart. Even so, I hated my one­eyed mom and our desperate poverty. Maybe because my mom hadn't punished me, I didn't think I had hurt her feelings very badly.

I told myself that I would become successful in the near future, so I studied very hard. Later I got accepted by the Seoul University. I left my mother and came to Seoul to study. I never went back to visit my mom.

Then I got married there. I bought a house of my own. Then I had kids, too. Now I am living happily as a successful man. I enjoy the life in Seoul because it's a place that doesn't remind me of my mom and my past. This kind of happiness was getting bigger and bigger, until one day someone knocked at my door.

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Paragraph 1：

It was my mom! And still with her one eye！

Paragraph 2:

Holding the letter, I cried for the person who only lived for me.

具体内容：1）表达关心；

2）具体建议；

注意：

1）字数100词左右；
2）可适当增加细节

The home crowd erupted when China's Eileen Gu won the women's big air freeskiing gold in Beijing. Gu jumped into the top position with her third run, (score) 94.50. Her total score was 188.25 in the event's debut at the Winter Olympics. The 18-year-old, also goes by her Chinese name, Gu Ailing, is a freestyle skier, model and grade-A student with American father and a Chinese mother. She grew up in the United States. It was there she grew to love skiing. By 2018, she was representing the US in the world cup for the sport. Then, she decided to switch from representing the US representing China. It was a decision met with shock and (confuse) from her growing fan base, but Gu was (determine), sharing her reasoning on Instagram at the time. "This was an (incredible) tough decision for me to make. Through skiing, I hope to unite people, promote common understanding, create communication, and forge friendships between (nation). If I can help to inspire one young girl (break) a boundary, my wishes will have come true."

It is indeed true that age is not a barrier (障碍) to learning. Priscilla Sitienei, a 90-year-old woman, has 1 it and is an inspiration to all of us who tend to give up so 2.

Priscilla, as a young girl, did not have the 3 to read and write. What she could not do then did not stop her from dreaming and 4 making those dreams come true. She has 5 Leaders Vision Preparatory School in her village in Kenya for the past five years. What is even more 6 is that she goes to school with her great-grandchildren! She says that she has big7 and that she'd like to be able to 8 the Bible (圣经). She also wants to 9 children to receive schooling and to follow their 10.

Her day at school is the same as any other student's. She wears her 11 to school and attends English, Maths, Drama, Singing, Physical Education, and Dance classes. Above that, she lives in one of the school dormitories, where she12 the room with her great-great-grandchild. All pupils 13 her and want to play with her. She sets an example to those who have 14 and think they are too old to get 15. She says, "Well, I am at school, and so should you!"

Memory loss: 4 tips to improve your memory

Can't find your car keys? Forget your shopping list? Can't remember the name of the personal trainer you liked at the gym? Everyone forgets things occasionally. Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly.

Although there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss, certain activities might help. Consider four simple ways to sharpen your memory.

1

Exercising increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity (有氧运动), such as walking, preferably spread throughout the week.

2 Stay mentally active

Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally active activities help keep your brain in shape — and might keep memory loss at bay. Do crossword puzzles. Play bridge. Take alternate routes when driving. Volunteer at a local school.

3 Socialize regularly

Social interaction helps keep depression and stress away. Look for chances to get together with loved ones, friends and others — especially if you live alone.

4 Eat a healthy diet

A healthy diet might be as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose low-fat protein sources, such as fish, beans and skinless meat. Too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss. So can drug use.

A. It is so terrible.

B. You are not alone.

C. What you drink counts too.

D. Learn to play a musical instrument.

E. Both of them can contribute to memory loss.

F. Include physical activity in your daily routine.

G. Set aside a place for keys, glasses and other essentials.

Tell a joke. Give a speech. Sing a rock song. You can do all these things at Planet Word, a museum of language in downtown Washington. The dream and effort of former teacher Ann Friedman, Planet Word fills three floors of the historic Franklin School with play areas that invite visitors to think about the origins and development of English and explore qualities of other languages. Through its galleries, visitors can use their sounds to interact and engage with exhibits. Such a museum has never been seen before anywhere else.

Friedman had the idea of Planet Word after a visit to the National Museum of Mathematics, which makes math fun by high-tech, hands-on activities. "I think a museum like that could work for one more important thing," said Friedman. "In the time of misinformation and texting, a literate(有文化的) society is way too vital. We need a higher level of ability to read and write, and literate people who have a wide vocabulary, understanding of motivation and ability to read people." That inspired her to make Planet Word a reality.

At the core of the museum, the magical Library exhibition is filled with books that come alive with videos. But Planet Word is not just about showing language in its spoken and written form. Public speaking is accessible in Lend Me Your Ears where people can test their own speaking skills in a recording area. The Karaoke room invites visitors to sing songs. On a more serious note, the Words Matter gallery presents lengthy videos of people telling personal stories.

"Planet Word is centered on ideas but not collections, putting visitors in control of every experience," explained Jake Barton from Local Projects, which designed Planet Word. In one exhibit, visitors can "paint" with words using a digital paintbrush, turning learning new words into beautiful experiences. To take the word "autumnal" as an example, the entire scene changes from spring to fall. "It's a place where children cry when their parents try to make them leave. It makes people wish this were how they had learned in school."

Birmingham Writers' Group welcomes members from all walks of life from the West Midlands — we're a mixed group, and we always enjoy new views. Well support each other's writing, and provide constructive and critical advice during our group meetings which take a variety of forms. All we require is that our members are regular writers and that they treat each other with respect.

What we write

Our current membership features many fiction writers with a little knowledge of poetry for good measure, but we're open to non-fiction writers too. Preference will be given to the fiction with a small length. We do ask any material read out at our meetings should be suitable for diverse audiences. Furthermore, we welcome second language writing but we're not equipped to teach writing if you're only just starting out.

When we meet

We generally meet once a week. After the official meetings, some members might go to a nearby pub for a chat. We also arrange additional social evenings elsewhere. Because were a private group with no external funding, we have to rely on some membership fees. However, you may attend two meetings at no charge to determine whether the group is suitable for you. A per-meeting attendance fee of $5 is asked when you attend a third meeting.

So if you like what you've read here, please contact us and we'll let you know when the next meeting will be and how to join. We do not wish to miss potential members out. Welcome to talk to us if you have difficulty in participating.