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Shanghai Library East Branch Begins Test Run

The Shanghai Library's East Branch began (it) test operation on August 16. As one of the smartest libraries in Shanghai, the new branch has the largest individual library building in China, size is 115,000 square meters. There are nearly 6,000 seats inside and it is expected (receive) 4 million visitors a year. It offers some 400,000 books as well as more than 600 kinds of magazines Chinese and foreign languages.

With 12 mobile robot "librarians" and various intelligent systems, it is much (easy) for readers to find the book they need, and borrow or return books while (experience) the latest technologies. The special robot "librarians" can also guide visitors to different areas, answer their questions, search for or recommend books provide broadcasting service. After the books (return), a 24-hour smart sorting line will allow them to be back on the (shelf) quickly.

The construction of the new library started in September 2017 and was completed in 2022. The new library will become a cultural center that provides diverse reading-related services and experiences. The original library on Huaihai Road will focus on serving the academic needs of professional readers and research institutions after the new one opens (official).

In 2006, after graduating, I entered Cendex as a software designer, which literally matched my major in college. Nevertheless, seldom did I get 1 from my occupation. It seemed like that every limited step I took barely got me anywhere.

Having undergone a painful internal struggle, I 2 and took up photography in pursuit of the new life I'd dreamt of.

In 2015, I arrived in Kenya, and for some reason, I neither headed for Kilimanjaro nor 3 to visit Nairobi. Instead, I set Lake Boglia as my 4 destination — there, my red fellows5. As my car was approaching the lake, a familiar sound spread into my ears through the 6. When I got there, I was totally shocked by the  7 filling up my eyes：a big group of flamingos (火烈鸟) crowded the lakeshore. Some were proudly 8 their pretty bodies, some feeding their babies and some preparing to 9 with their wings outspread. No sooner had I taken out my camera than the most exciting grandness in my life 10 itself — my red fellows left for the sky above. In an instant, they 11 the sky a brilliant red. It was 12.

For a very long time, I had no 13 to free myself from the cage of being exclusive (排外的) and was frightened to 14 farther. At that moment I understood that only when you stretch your wings and get ready to fly despite15 ahead can you set yourself free.

How to get along with your roommates

Whether you're in halls or moving into a student house for the first time, living with people other than your family can be worrying. Here are some tips for making sure you get on with your roommates.

•Show a little respect

Everyone is different when it comes to sharing personal items. So the number one rule for happy housing is to be respectful of people's things and always ask before borrowing. . Make sure you respect roommates' boundaries and let them enjoy having their own space.

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Being able to talk about everything (even boring rules) is important. You and your roommates should be able to openly discuss expectations about cleaning or noise. Set ground rules early on, and you'll be less likely to fall out further down the line.

•Clean up after yourself

When living in shared accommodation, remember that the things you do can impact others. Even if you don't mind living in a messy house, it doesn't mean that everyone else feels the same. . Don't leave your things lying around in shared areas for others to tidy up.

•Make time to get to know each other

If you feel like you don't know each other that well, find activities to bond over. . Go out socializing. Or take up a joint hobby. There are many ways you can build better relationships,

•Be ready to compromise (让步)

Don't expect things to always happen the way you want them to. . Generally, those whose personalities are a match are easy to get on with. But remember, even if you're polar opposites, there's no reason why you can't live harmoniously, as long as you are both willing to compromise!

A. Set some ground rules

B. Watch a series together

C. Communicating with your roommate

D. The same goes for people's privacy

E. When living with others, you'll have to learn to meet in the middle

F. If something gets to be a big problem, deal with it as soon as you can

G. The easiest way to avoid any issues is to always clean up your own mess

The Greek historian Herodotus is said to have made one of the earliest lists of the Seven Wonders of the World. These were man-made structures, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. More recent times saw natural alternatives to these wonders of classical architecture proposed: waterfalls, mountains, canyons, reefs. Dramatic landscapes, features and wildlife, and the pleasure and excitement they offer to visitors, are staples (主要部分) of tourism.

As environmental awareness has risen, attitudes to such sightseeing have changed. Yes, it is exciting to visit remote forests or spot rare species. But travelling to very distant destinations is carbon-intensive when flights or long road journeys are involved, and conservation can be made more difficult as well as assisted by sightseers. There is a balance to be struck, and some governments and businesses around the world try to maximise the benefits while minimising the harm. Colombia, for example, recently introduced laws aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.

Most of us understand better than ever that there are costs as well as benefits associated with exploring. One of the six pledges (誓言) proposed by an environmental campaign launched last month, The Jump, is to "holiday local", taking short flights once every three years and long flights very rarely. Fortunately, the UK's 15 national parks, 86 areas of outstanding natural beauty (known in Scotland as national scenic areas), and countless other landscapes that are without formal status, but beloved nonetheless, mean that there is no shortage of special places for domestic nature tourists to visit — while a host of European beauty spots are accessible by rail.

One recent survey found that Windsor Great Park and Kew have become Britain's most popular attractions, while Covid has created difficulties for indoor spaces which do not apply to outdoor ones.

As we face an environmental emergency that grows ever more dangerous, it is essential to cultivate (培养) appreciation for nature that surrounds us. In a small way, holiday outings to watch dragonflies, kingfishers or seals, or be surrounded by trees that are coming into leaf, could help us to focus on what matters.

Teamwork has been behind some of humanity's greatest achievements — the Beatles'biggest hits, putting a man on the moon, the smartphone. Do Zoom and other forms of video interaction, which get popular as working from home has become the norm during COVID-19, mar the creative process that led to such achievements? Yes, according to new research.

"We initially started the project in 2016 because we heard from managers that innovation was one of the biggest challenges with video interaction. And I'll admit, I was initially doubtful," said Melanie Brucks, author of the study.

Brucks spent four years exploring whether virtual interaction really had any impact on people's ability to generate innovative ideas. She found 602 people, including university students and staff, and divided them into pairs to work on tasks either in person or virtually. The tasks involved coming up with new uses for everyday things, such as bubble wrap (气泡垫), and each room had the same five items. The performance of each pair was determined by how many ideas they came up with and the novelty and value of their ideas as ranked by student judges. Researchers also used eye-tracking software, which found that virtual participants spent more time looking directly at their partner, as opposed to looking around the room.

"This visual focus on the screen narrows cognition (认知). In other words, people are more focused when interacting on video, which hurts the broad, expansive idea generation process," Brucks said. Jay Olson, a postdoctoral scholar who studies ways to measure creativity, said that people often look to their surroundings to help them generate ideas. "Objects in the room can stimulate new associations easier than trying to generate them all internally," said Olson.

Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard University, said the new research was an important first step. However, she said it was a mistake to conclude that creativity and videoconferencing are incompatible (不相容的). "Perhaps many of us make friends faster in person than over Zoom, and creativity develops when we're relaxed. But when Zooming from home, people are probably more relaxed than when in an experiment," she added.

Great painter Salvador Dali once said, "A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others." These words perfectly describe V Umapathy, an art teacher from Puducherry, who plants the seeds of creativity in his students'minds through arts and crafts (手工艺).

Umapathy makes beautiful crafts out of biodegradable materials like bamboo, dried leaves, seeds, roots, branches, vegetable waste, and so on. This way, he integrates sustainability into his creations, leaving an everlasting impact on his students.

While growing up, Umapathy was inspired by his father, a government school teacher and expert weaver (编织者). "He spent most of his evenings engaging in weaving. I would observe him and eventually developed an interest in the colours, designs and the art," recalls Umapathy.

While working at the government school, it took Umapathy some time to excite the interest of the students. He experimented with different arts and crafts using a variety of materials. "That's when a big realisation struck me. Most of the students at my school weren't able to afford the materials or equipment to create craftwork. I decided to opt for natural materials, which are available for free," he says.

This move made the students more interested in the craft than before. With his guidance, they were convinced that they could make wonders even out of waste materials. Now the school exhibits over 300 pieces of artwork, all created by the students over the years, on its walls. "I'm only giving wings to their imagination," says Umapathy with a smile.

The craft has also aided several students from poor families to support their financial and educational needs. The students, with the help of Umapathy, have saved their earned income for their education. Several students have pursued their studies in fine arts with the income. One such student, Tamilselvan, completed his graduation in Arts and has followed the path of his master to become an art teacher.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum will offer a rich variety of educational programmes aimed at stimulating visitors'interest in art and culture.

Calligraphy and Painting Experience Class   

15 July Tickets      3:00pm-5:00pm

Tickets            HK$280

The programme aims at giving participants a deep understanding of the techniques used to produce many of the masterpieces on display in the Museum's galleries.

The class is recommended for participants age 18 or above.

Blue and White Ceramic-making Workshop

23 July           10:30am-12:00pm

Tickets           HK$480

Release your creativity in this ceramics (陶瓷制品) workshop inspired by treasures from the Palace Museum. Learn techniques from master craftsmen (手艺人) and create your own ceramic piece.

The workshop is recommended for children ages 5 to 12.

*Participants can collect their ceramics at the Palace Academy 3 weeks after firing (烧制).

Martial Arts (武术) & Dance

6 August          3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tickets            Free performance tickets will be distributed at 12:30pm at the Palace Academy to the visitors on 6 August.

The performance combines Chinese dance and Chinese martial arts traditions. The Hong Kong Dance Company explored both traditional practices, showcasing the unique beauty of these art forms.

HKPM Movie: Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum

12 August         5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tickets           Free admission. Limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register online from 10:00am on 5 August.

The newly released documentary goes behind the scenes of the founding of the Museum, covering the architectural design, construction, and the artwork arrangement for its opening exhibitions. It also explores the tales about the treasures presented at the Museum.

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A Lifelong Journey, a historical drama which records China's great transformation over 50 years, (earn) widespread applause, shattering records and becoming the most-watched TV series on State broadcaster China Media Group within the past five years. The TV series consisting of 58 episodes is huge hit on TV and online, (adapt) from Liang Xiaosheng's novel In the World. The novel (win) the writer Liang the 10th Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2019, one of China's top literary awards. Millions of people have been touched by the family's story, revealing and reacquainting readers with  lies deep in their hearts.

The TV series paints a picture of ordinary Chinese people living in the changing times.(start) in the late 1960s, the story follows the ups and downs of three siblings from a worker's family and explores the themes of family, friendship, and romance in a bittersweet story. What strikes a chord with viewers are its vivid details bringing them back to old times. Many viewers describe the show

a time machine to drift into the past, reflecting we got here, the TV series also (successful) gives viewers an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese (citizen) who have turned a country in poverty into the world's second-largest economy.

Anxious exam candidates' problem is the run-up or preparation, not the exam itself.

Exams are always tense and worrying, especially for those of an anxious disposition. The silence of the hall; the 1of the clock；the content expression of the person at the neighbouring desk. It therefore seems2surprising that those who worry about tests do systematically 3than those who do not. Unexpectedly, according to research in Psychological Science by Maria Theobald, it is not the pressure of the exam which causes the problem. It is the4pressure.

What Dr Therobald found was that5on the day of the test did not predict exam performance at all. What predicted it was the level of knowledge a student 6in the earlier learning activities and the mock (模拟) exam. Those who7well in these also did well in the real thing8how anxious they were on the day. What actually 9 students were high levels of anxiety during the weeks before the exam took place. The greater a student's anxiety in the days before the exam, the lower his or her knowledge-gain was during that period, leaving that student with less material to 10during the exam itself.

This is a positive discovery, for it suggests the anxious might achieve better result by adjusting their11when revising. Dr. Theobald notes that test-anxiety is at its worst when students have low12of success and at the same time know that passing the exam is 13important. To reduce this anxiety, she proposes a 14 for students to consider as they revise. First, they can raise their belief in their own abilities by reminding themselves of just how much they know. Second, they can15the significance of the test by reminding themselves that, while it is important, it is not a life or death situation. It really isn't.

Playing is a key component in the learning process for virtually all of the children. Role-playing is one of the most significant ways children play.   . It can benefit children in many ways.

Children's brains are activated when role-playing, according to child development experts.

  . When children role-play, they must create plans to act out a story and figure out what steps need to be taken to accomplish it. Through these activities, children can enhance their oral language abilities. As a result, they become able to give instructions and organize others.

  . Roles are assigned to children when they engage in group activities. There are leaders and followers. When children disagree with each other, they must learn to negotiate and compromise, as well as to apologize when they disagree or have strong arguments.

Besides helping children learn some kinds of skills, role-playing fosters children's imaginations and can therefore assume a number of forms. For example, boys may pretend to shave like their fathers, while girls may pretend to be mothers to do some daily tasks like caring for young babies.  .

Lastly, role-playing can help children deal with emotional pain caused by specific actions, such as the fear of going to school for the first time.  . To help their children master their fears, experts encourage parents to let their children role-play and even to participate in these activities with their children.

A. Children's social skills can also be developed.

B. Children might dress up and assume different roles.

C. More often, children may act out stories they read in books.

D. Language skills are some of the most critical aspects of learning.

E. Whether role-playing occurs or not depends on the intentions of the individuals.

F. This involves a child in an activity where he or she pretends to be another person.

G. Role-playing situations like these beforehand can help children lower.

If you've ever emerged from the shower or returned from walking your dog with a clever idea or a solution to a problem you'd been struggling with, it may not be an unusual thing.

Rather than constantly wearing yourself out at a problem or desperately seeking a flash of inspiration, research from the last 15 years suggests that people may be more likely to have creative breakthroughs or insights when they're doing a habitual task that doesn't require much thought — an activity in which you're basically on autopilot. This lets your mind wander or engage in spontaneous cognition or "stream of consciousness" thinking, which experts believe helps recollect unusual memories and generate new ideas.

"People always get surprised when they realize they get interesting, novel ideas at unexpected times because our cultural narrative tells us we should do it through hard work," says Kalina Christoff, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. "It's a pretty universal human experience."

Now we're beginning to understand why these clever thoughts occur during more passive activities and what's happening in the brain, says Christoff. The key, according to the latest research, is a pattern of brain activity — within what's called the default mode network — that occurs while an individual is resting or performing habitual tasks that don't require much attention.

Researchers have shown that the default mode network (DMN) — which connects more than a dozen regions of the brain — becomes more active during mind-wandering or passive tasks than when you're doing something that demands focus. Simply put, the DMN is "the state the brain returns to when you're not actively engaged," explains Roger Beaty, a cognitive neuroscientist and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State University. By contrast, when you're trapped in a demanding task, the brain's executive control systems keep your thinking focused, analytical, and logical.

A cautionary note：While the default mode network plays a key role in the creative process, "it's not the only important network," Beaty says. "Other networks come into play as far as modifying, rejecting, or implementing ideas." So it's unwise to place blind faith in ideas that are generated in the shower or during any other period of mind wandering.

Few sick people consider the quality of the food when choosing a hospital. Even in America, a country where private hospitals have long provided individual rooms with such comforts as personal cable television, patients are often still fed institutional food. "Mystery meat" and processed-cheese slices are common；everything gets cooked in a microwave.

More hospitals are starting to feed their patients better food. Intermountain, a non-profit group based in Utah that runs 32 hospitals across the Mountain West, has since 2019 served freshly made meals to patients. Chefs in proper kitchens now source local ingredients to serve in cafeterias. Doctors are consulted to meet patients' dietary needs. Christopher Delissio, the head chef at Intermountain, describes creating a meal for a Mexican child who was being treated for cancer. "He would not eat, " Mr Delissio recalls, and that was making it harder for him to recover from chemotherapy. "I was able to go up on the floor and speak to this boy's parents and him and kind of figure out what he wanted," he says.

The link between eating well and good health has long been clear, says David Eisenberg, a nutrition specialist at the Harvard School of Public Health. Heart disease, which has a direct connection to diet, is America's biggest killer. Roughly two-fifths of American adults are clinically obese, and over 14% suffer from diabetes. The right food can help patients avoid going back to hospital. Yet doctors themselves have often been slow to recognise the need to encourage healthy eating, says Dr Eisenberg. Most health care remains curative, rather than preventive.

A decade ago Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield opened a teaching kitchen where staff could help patients plan affordable, healthy meals and learn how to cook them. The idea is now spreading widely. In October a conference for health and food professionals in Los Angeles will encourage the adoption of such kitchens. Participants will tour a new one that has just opened at UCLA's hospital.

The older I get, the more I understand how my teachers have transformed my life.

On a recent Sunday afternoon, I went to see Mr. C at Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. His love of life has not dimmed despite the fact that his legs no longer work like they used to. He visited some of his former students while he was in town. At Beverly Hills High School, Mr. C taught ancient history, coached football and golf, and risked his life teaching driver's training on Saturday mornings from 1964 to 1988. The gray and hobbled students lined up one after another to thank their favorite teacher. One called him a rock star. Another was grateful for helping him when he couldn't say so. It was a beautiful tribute, especially in these times of catastrophic teacher shortages.

Spending that Sunday in the park with Mr. C was nothing short of magic. It was a reminder of all that is promising and possible in public education, including a teacher whose rare emotional honesty could be appreciated and honored decades later. It also brought to mind Maya Angelou's saying "People will forget what you said and did, but never forget how you make them feel." He made me and others in the park feel heard and seen.

Mr. C changed my perception of myself. Rather than seeing myself as a loser cheerleader who couldn't compete with the smart kids, I realized how much I loved learning. His history class was so interesting. In his classes about the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, extra credits can be earned for creativity. During earthquake drills, we counted on Mr. C to scream his head off in mock terror.

It should come as little surprise that I'd value the role of teachers in my life. Both of my parents taught; so did my siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. I, too, have become a teacher and I try to follow in Mr. C's footsteps. Some days, I fantasize what it would be like to go on a teacher tour, reaching out to my mentors to express my deep gratitude for all they've given me. Seeing Mr. C sparked that fantasy again. When I finally worked up my courage to thank him, knowing a floodgate of tears would open, he said to me with his typical modesty: "You were doing me more good than I was doing you."