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Sometimes things don't go as planned, but that doesn't mean they can't still be wonderful in their own way. My parents and I had spent forever researching summer camps online. Finally, we picked out one where I could design games, animate (制作动画) characters, and learn other cool coding (编程) stuff.

My mom said, "I like the idea of you exercising that clever brain of yours. But I also want you to get plenty of fresh air." "Campers can choose to hike or swim every afternoon!" I said, as I clicked on the registration form.

My dad filled out the form, and weeks later, my parents dropped me off for what I thought would be a week of nonstop computer-coding fun.

I arrived at the check-in table at the same time as a camper of my age named Halley, who was wearing an adorable sunhat. Halley greeted, "We are in the same group - number 7." Led by an advisor, we followed the green arrows to the campsite.

I surprisedly found that it was so cool and woodsy along the path. I exchanged ideas with Halley about what might come out of the camp. Halley excitedly mentioned the little animals he loved to observe and something about night sky watching.

"You gave me the best idea," I said. "I'll base my characters on the animals you mentioned!" Halley laughed. "I might be missing something here. Who are these mysterious characters?"

"You know, the characters we'll be designing and animating on computers this week!" I said. "Uh, sorry. Still lost," said Halley. "Why would we be doing computer stuff at Nature Camp?"

It was then that I realised some errors must have been made. I must have accidentally clicked on the wrong online form! We immediately raced back to the welcome table to see if I could switch over to Tech Camp, but of course it was completely full.

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I forced a smile as we headed for our campsite.

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"OK, I'll have a try," I looked at Halley thankfully.

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1．表示祝贺并赞扬;

2．给与鼓励和期待;

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参考词汇："汉语桥"世界大学生中文演讲比赛"Chinese Bridge" Chinese speech contest

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3, I was unharmed and stepped out to4 the situation. The girl who had hit me was in tears. She5 to me and explained that her brakes (刹车) had taken longer to6 because of the slippery road. Minutes later, a policeman7 and directly issued the girl a ticket for "failure to control speed", and several other offenses, which could have led to the8 of her license. The girl was extremely upset, but she was helpless against the result. I comforted her that it wasn't her9 and promised to help.

Two weeks later, I received a notice to appear as a witness in the girl's trial. Although it wasn't required, I decided to seek10. Upon seeing me in court, the girl appeared quite11. I recounted the incident12, saying neither of us was speeding and that the road was exceptionally slippery. I also13 the girl wasn't to blame.

When I finished speaking, the courtroom erupted into applause, and the judge praised me for14 my citizen's duty. After careful consideration, he dismissed the15 against the girl. I believe whoever encounters such a case would do the same.

She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day's work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: "I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and it was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills."

Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: "I've moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out."

With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifths wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as a male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.

Spend a Saturday beautiful gardens for both the animals and visitors.

What can be expected?

●Becoming part of the Zoo's history

●Sharing and developing new skills and interests

●Weeding and clean-up to remove the need for harmful pesticides(杀虫剂)

●Meeting new people of different backgrounds with shared goal of conserving the Earth's plant and animal species

Who can volunteer?

Adults and children (at least 1 adult per 5 children).

When can I volunteer?

The second Saturday of March, June, September, and November in 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.

What do I wear?

Choose something warm and comfortable that you don't mind getting dirty. The Zoo provides tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case. Please wear tough work shoes.

Sponsor a Corporate Renew the Zoo Event

Groups of all sizes can sponsor a private Renew the Zoo day for their companies, when your group works together to complete Zoo projects. Apart from having fun and connecting with team members, your group receives admission to the Zoo, drinks, food and free ride. Zoo staff will help organize each event to ensure your group enjoys the day at the Zoo.

To sign up, e-mail renewthezoo@sfzoo.org.

Tom was an ordinary high school student with great potential. However, ever since he got his hands on a state-of-the-art (最先进的) smartphone, his life began to look like a mess. What began as a casual interest in mobile games and social media soon turned into a full-blown addiction (上瘾). He would spend hours on end, eyes glued (粘) to the screen, unaware of the world around him.

In class, instead of paying attention to the teachers' lectures, he would hide his phone under the desk, absorbed in texting his online friends or watching entertaining videos. His homework was either carelessly done or left unfinished. His grades, which had been always above average, started to fall quickly. His teachers noticed the change and repeatedly reminded him, but he was too deep in the addiction to pay attention to their warnings.

At home, the situation was no better. Family dinners were disturbed (打扰；干扰) by his constant phone-checking. He locked himself in his room, preferring online strangers to that of his own family. His parents were deeply concerned and tried various methods to wean (使……戒掉) him off the phone. They limited his screen time, hid the device, and even engaged (忙于，从事于) in long. heart-to-heart conversations with him about the importance of focus and self-control. But each time, Tom would find a way to get back to his phone.

One day, Tom's school announced a scholarship (奖学金) opportunity for students with outstanding academic performance. This was a dream for Tom, as it could open doors to a well-known university and a bright future. But as he looked at his recent report cards filled with disappointing grades and thought about his phone-addicted habits, he felt disappointed. It was then that he realized how terrible the situation was and decided to take measures to overcome his addiction and lead a normal life.

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Paragraph 1: Tom began by creating a detailed plan.

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Paragraph 2: As the days passed, Tom's efforts started to bear fruit.

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1. 感谢来信；

2. 活动感受。

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Dear Staff at the Nursing Home,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope (教皇) Leo XIV?

Even before his name (announce) from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were already chanting "Vivail Papa" — Long live the Pope. Robert Francis Prevost, 69, has now become the 267th successor of the throne of St Peter and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American (assume) the position of Pope, though he is also considered as Latin American cardinal (红衣主教) due to the many years he spent practicing his duties in Peru.

(bear) in Chicago in 1955 to parents of Spanish and Franco-Italian descent, Leo XIV grew up serving as an altar boy and was admitted to the priesthood (牧师) in 1982. Three years later, he moved to Peru, he dedicated himself to religious and educational work. his long stay in Latin America, he continued to return to the U. S. regularly, serving as a priest in his hometown.

Leo XIV holds Peruvian nationality is warmly remembered in Peru for his work with (disadvantage) groups and for his efforts to build bridges across social divides, leaving a lasting impression.

In his (one) words as Pope, Leo XIV paid tribute to his predecessor, Francis. "We still hear in our ears the weak but always (courage) voice of Pope Francis who blessed us," he said. Addressing the crowd with warmth and hope, he concluded, "United and hand-in-hand with God, let us advance together."

"I jumped off a swing," said Nuala. "Is it3?"

"It sure is," said the doctor, holding out the X-ray. "See right here?"

Two hours later, Nuala left the hospital on crutches (拐杖). Her leg was in a cast (石膏). "What will I tell Ms. Chang? I shouldn't have…" She felt a deep4.

Ms. Chang was Nuala's dance teacher. The spring dance performance was5 two weeks away. Nuala's cast would be on for at least six weeks!

"She's going to be so6 with me!" groaned Nuala. But Ms. Chang wasn't. She said, "We'll think of something."

Nuala felt7 going on stage with her crutches. "I look stupid," she8. "I can't dance with these."

"Have you ever heard of the9, ‘The show must go on?'" said Ms. Chang. Together, they10 the dance. They thought of how Nuala could move to the music. They brainstormed ways for her to dance on11.

The night of the12, Ms. Chang almost had to13 Nuala onto the stage. Nuala's cast looked14 and awkward, but she went out and danced. At the end, the audience went wild clapping. They threw roses at Nuala's feet! The show did15!

Silent walking involves walking outdoors without distractions like music or conversations, focusing on the mind-body-nature connection. That's a slower, lower-impact way to relax and is great for fitness. Here's everything you need to know about the trend.

Select a natural setting and fully engage your senses. For reaping the mental health benefits, it is recommended to find a quiet and peaceful natural location. Meanwhile, consciously observing the sights, sounds, smells, and physical sensations during the walk can significantly impact cognitive and emotional well-being.

To stimulate the mind, consider exploring different routes than usual. Without your favourite podcast or playlist, you might slip into boredom on your walk. And it might even be good for your brain. Scientists applaud the virtues of boredom for brain health, believing that it boosts creativity and improves social connections. And if you do get bored, rest assured that it shows you've disconnected from external distractions. Go with it, and make sure you take a different route each time — it'll keep you motivated.

Start off with five-minute silent walks and eventually build up to thirty minutes. If you're usually a headphone wearer, it will feel super weird to walk without your go-to tunes, but give yourself a second to adjust. Chances are, once you're a few minutes into your silent walk, you'll feel the magic kick in.

Regular reflection and ongoing documentation are essential. After completing a silent walk, take time to reflect upon any emerging thoughts, feelings, or insights. Journaling about the experience can also solidify connections between thoughts and ideas, providing a valuable tool for self-reflection and growth.

A. But being bored won't hurt you.

B. Taking different paths can lead to exciting discoveries.

C. Adjusting the routine gradually can help ease into the experience.

D. You'll also start noticing the little things around you more clearly.

E. They can deepen understanding and serve as a record of personal growth

F. Unlike exercise-oriented walking, it isn't about reaching certain speed or steps

G. In such an environment, you can immerse yourself in the natural soundscape (音景) .

If you're wondering how data analysis could determine something as abstract as cultural influence, it's worth remembering the great thing about music: it's the most mathematical of the art forms we actually can deal with because a lot of it is symbolic. The music is written in symbols that are connected in time.

Juyong Park is a theoretical physicist at the Korea Advanced institute of Science and Technology. Park and his colleagues collected 900 piano compositions by 19 composers covering the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, from 1700 to 1910. Then they used that mathematical quality to their advantage by dividing each composition into what they called "code words," a group of notes played at the same time—in other words, a chord. They then compared each chord to the chords that came before it. "Our computer model allows us to calculate the degree of shared melodies between past and future works." said Park.

The composer with top marks for novelty was Rachmaninoff. But when the researchers looked at those chord transitions across all 19 composers, it was Beethoven who was most heavily borrowed from—meaning, at least among the composers in this analysis, his influence was the largest.

Their study comes with a couple caveats. The researchers only considered piano compositions in this work—not orchestral works. And by only studying chord transitions, their conclusions wouldn't capture artists who had influence in other ways. "It's well understood that Mozart's contribution to music mainly comes from the musical forms that he devised. That was not very well captured by our mathematical modeling."

To fuel them on their lengthy journey, western tanagers fill up on insects and berries. But as global climate change causes spring to start earlier, birds such as western tanagers are arriving at their destination after what's known as "green-up", when flowers begin blooming and insects emerge. According to a study published in early March in the journal PNAS, this kind of timing mismatch between migrants (迁移动物) and their food sources, which is happening across North America, could have serious consequences for migratory birds' survival. "In discussing climate change, we often focus on warming," says Scott Loss, a co-author of the study. "But the length and timing of seasons — like when winter ends and spring begins — are some of the most dramatic effects of climate change."

Loss and his colleagues used satellite imagery from 2002 to 2021 to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species, then compared that timing with the current green-up. They found that spring is indeed beginning earlier along birds' migration routes. "By contrast, previous studies have mainly focused on songbirds in Eastern North America," says Morgan Tingley, an ornithologist at UCLA, "but this new investigation shows that bird species in the West and at different levels of the food web might be just as vulnerable (脆弱的)."

"Part of it is knowing which species are vulnerable to various threats," Loss says. "This adds to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species." And he hopes that the information will serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible. "It's really important, if we can't address climate change immediately, to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can."

Some parents like my father have the gift of opening doors for their children. This art of adding dimensions to a child brings the reward: the marvelous moment when the spark bursts into a flame that will burn brightly on its own one day. At a Golf Association tournament, a ten-year-old girl played creditably. "How long have you been interested in golf?" someone asked. "I got it for my ninth birthday," she said. "Your father gave you a set of clubs?" "No," she said, "he gave me golf."

I have a friend, a psychiatrist, who says there are two types of people: those who think of life as a privilege and those who think of it as a problem. The first type is enthusiastic and energetic. The other type is suspicious and self-centered. And he adds, "Tell me about your childhood and I can tell you which type you are likely to be."

The real purpose, then, of trying to open doors for children is to build eager and outgoing attitudes, which is the most valuable legacy we can pass on to the next generation. But why don't we work harder at it? Probably because sometimes we don't have the awareness or the selflessness or the energy. And yet, for those of us who care what becomes of our children, the challenge is always there but the opportunities also come repeatedly. Many years have passed since that night. And next year, when August comes with its shooting stars, my son will be seven.

I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at a school. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He said, "My mom can't cook dinner!" Then he cried harder. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me that his mom was only able to "cry in her bed" when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had a bad tooth and was in extreme pain. He said that his father didn't have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no way for her to go to a dentist. This child's heart was broken for his mom.

I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. I kept asking myself how I could help this student. How could I help his mother when we didn't even speak the same language?

The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo's mother asking if she would like me to find someone to help her. The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my offer to help.

Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends asking if anyone knew a dentist who might do some free work for this lady. At the time, I was not able to pay for the work to be done myself. Several friends suggested a dental office that had recently opened up in the area, thinking that they might be willing to provide the services. I didn't want to waste a lot of time going to several dentists, so I prayed that this would be the one.

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Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk.

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Pablo's mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time.

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China's first artificially-bred(人工繁殖) second-generation finless porpoise (江豚) is named Hanbao. The name's meaning is dividedtwo parts: "han" means it was born in Wuhan, Hubei province, "bao" means little baby in Chinese. As the fattest porpoise at a local Baiji dolphin museum in Wuhan, Hanbao(weigh) about 70 kilograms.

Finless porpoises, also called "smiling angels", have become sign of the health of the Yangtze River ecosystem. To prevent their extinction, finless porpoises have been bred artificially. Despite efforts to protect the finless porpoise for over 40 years,(it) numbers continued to fall. However, a scientific survey of Yangtze finless porpoises(carry) out on Oct 25 indicated the species' recovery. The change is owed to a 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River, began on Jan 1, 2021 and the Yangtze River Protection Law that came into effect two months later.

Because of these measures,(region) along the Yangtze River have relocated their chemical plants, restored wetlands and reorganized the sailing route. All these efforts(ultimate) improved the river's ecological environment,(help) to breathe life into the finless porpoise species.

That's why I decided to have a3 — hiking from Kazbegi Town to Gergeti Trinity Church. Though the trip is a short one, based on the church's location atop a mountain, I knew it was going to be a4 climb — especially after six weeks of traveling around.

I5 Kazbegi Town on a cold, foggy afternoon and decided to begin the hiking to the6 the next morning. Luckily, a(n)7 over the breakfast table at my guesthouse8 me. I got chatting with a couple who had done the hike and had a crucial9 for me: Don't follow the10 route, but instead, take the path on the left side of the mountain.

As it turned out, the main route — the route everyone else11 — was impossibly steep(陡峭的), but the lesser-walked path was a12 path along a mountain stream. Had I tried to take the main path, I never would have13 the walk; however, following this easier route, I14 something totally foreign: A hike I actually enjoyed! I felt so proud.

If it weren't for that first hiking in the Republic of Georgia, I don't think I would have had the courage to15 myself to other hikes.

In 2005, a terrible hurricane hit Kane's hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. "My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before," Kane writes. "I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived." She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science.

Most of the book focuses on Kane's efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane's doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors.

The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn't require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane's birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor.

At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. "For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation," Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. "Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway."

During a match in May, Wu Chuguo, a decoration worker from Liubaitang village, Rongjiang County, scored a spectacular 40-meter goal that ignited (点燃) the crowd. Wu said he was influenced by elders in his village and fell in love with the sport. In the county, rural soccer matches have taken place regularly since the 1990s. When there was a lack of facilities, soccer players used barren land as a field and wooden stakes for the posts. The boundaries were marked out with lime powder. When they couldn't gather enough players, they played futsal, a soccer-based game played on a smaller hard court.

In recent years, the county has focused on gymnastics, soccer, rock climbing and other sports. What sets the Village Super League apart from other sports events are the vivid displays of ethnic cultures and traditions at the tournament. As players of both teams walk on the field for a game, they are accompanied by their cheering squads (啦啦队) dressed in traditional ethnic costumes and carrying local specialties. The halftime break features folk songs and dance performances, while ethnic costumes are also on display.

"hope that more and more tourists will come to Rongjiang to watch the matches, enjoy the folk customs and local cuisine, and have fun," said Xiong Zhuqing, a melon grower who is also a cheerleader. She says she has sold over 10,000 kilograms of watermelons since the start of the tournament. As of June 27, a total of 654 new businesses were established, including 91 in the catering sector, 188 in retail, and 195 in agriculture and food processing, the local government said.

I am often asked whether I feel at all sad when it's time to release the animals — to tell you the truth, I'm always pretty willing to let them go. All of my efforts have been toward allowing them to return to the wild, and the wild is where they belong, so there's no reason for reluctance on my part. But it is true that sometimes there is no way for an animal to go back to the wild, or to keep it from bonding with humans.

Last year, I rescued a light-vented bulbul (白头鹎). The bird, initially lacking feathers, recovered under our care. It was scheduled for release during its adolescent period, during which it's relatively easy to socialize. But an injury to its flight feathers delayed its return to the wild. The birdimprinted on humans during the following two months, which was a critical cognitive (认知的) development period, leading it to return to us after being released.

When we engage in wildlife rescue, we have to teach animals how to maintain a high degree of caution around humans. If they become too trusting of humans, it is very likely that way, our success depends not on the animals, or on our work here, but more so on the attitude humans would not be a bad thing, and our release attempt could then be successful.