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Together the engine and tender measured a little shy of 2 feet — enormous by the toy train standards of the day. Even better, the 746 had a working headlight and smoker, and its tender sang high.

Unfortunately, the amazing 746 also had an amazing price — $50, equal to about $450 today. That was far more than my grandfather could afford. Instead, I had to be content with his little Lionel plastic, which was SIX INCHES shorter than the 746 and had no headlight, no smoker or no sound! But that was the best that my grandfather could give me at that time.

Years passed, and I was in my 30s. Superior sound systems and computer controls dominated toy trains. I never gave a look. My interest in toy trains, I firmly believed, had faded, so did my admiration for the 746, since my grandfather was not with me. The 746 was never called to mind. On an ordinary day, however, I happened to see the 746 outside the window of a train show. Just one-look, I could not look away. Childhood memories that I tried to hide in the depths of my heart raced through my mind, happy or sad.

That day I took the 746 home and placed it in the center of the room, and let my childhood dream sing its way around me. Smoke rose out from the engine and the soft song sounded from its tender. It seemed as if I could see the soft light in grandfather's eyes and hear his cheerful laughter.

Blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷), a product of (share) creativity, tells a story of how East and West craftsmanship harmonized. In the Yuan Dynasty, Persian merchants brought special pigments (颜料) to Jingdezhen, where porcelain traditions (perfect). Local craftsmen mixed these pigments with white clay, creating the iconic blue patterns. By painting traditional Chinese designs using foreign materials, they achieved a perfect (combine) of traditions.

Over the centuries, this technique steadily advanced. During the Ming Dynasty, porcelain became a major export. European (noble) loved its unique charm, calling it "white gold". To meet their needs, Chinese artists added European elements like rose patterns landscapes, making the porcelain more appealing to westerners.

Modern artists still use these old techniques in creative ways. At London show in 2025, a young maker used 3D printers to shape vases but hand-painted them with dragons and Greek myths side by side. Visitors said it felt like ancient China (meet) modern Europe through hybrid art.

Today, this global dialogue continues in museums worldwide. A Ming-era dish that once belonged to a French King sits in the Louvre, its journey from Jingdezhen to the Palace of Versailles, marked by countless hands across continents,  (reflect) how beauty goes beyond borders. Craig Clunas noted, "The blue that fascinates the world is never (mere) a color — it is a language."

Many artists credited their talents to the presence of some supernatural power. The Romantic poets believed that art was a term that meant an ultimate expression of beauty and truth. The search for this ideal led them to explore both natural and supernatural themes in their works.

Another persistent view of art regarded its divorce from logic. Reason and logic were the province of scientists and philosophers, whereas creativity and insight were the area of the artists. The two separate aspects of the mind were supposed to remain distinct.

But in 1704, a major breakthrough occurred. Sir Isaac Newton, mathematician and physicist, published his study of light, Opticks. One of Newton's major discoveries was on the nature of color. Using a prism (棱镜), Newton provided a scientific explanation for the presence of rainbows. The artistic community was shocked. A scientist had ventured into their sacred territory.

More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by "unweaving the rainbow". His colleague, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, famously remarked that the souls of five hundred Newtons would be needed to make one Shakespeare. And yet, from another perspective, Newton did not reduce the beauty of the rainbow; he enhanced it. In his search to uncover the secrets of the rainbow, Newton demonstrated the wonder, creativity, and inspiration of an artist. His discovery also paved the way for the development of spectroscopy, a way of analyzing the chemical makeup of light. Now scientists can look at the stars and know their composition. The sense of wonder this ability creates is not much different from the wonder the poet or artist feels when staring at those same stars.

BOOKING

There are four easy ways to book seats for performances.

● In person

The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.—8 p.m.

● By post

Simply complete the booking form and return it to Stanfield Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220. Stanfield, ST55 6GF. All cheques should be made payable to Stanfield Theatre.

● By telephone

Ring 01316 753219 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted).

● On-line

Complete the on-line booking form at www.stanfieldtheatre.com.

DISCOUNTS

● Saver: £2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday, and for all afternoon performances. Savers are available for children under 16 years old, over 60s and students.

● Supersaver: Half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show.

● Standby: Best available seats are on sale at a five percent discount, from one hour before the performance for people qualified for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

● Group Bookings: There is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

● Schools: School parties of ten or more can book tickets in advance for £6 each and will get every tenth ticket free.

Please note: We are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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;

注意：

1．词数80左右;

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;

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.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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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