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This5 happens often. Hobbies start as a form of6, a way to relax ourselves. Yet, over time, societal pressures to7 can change how we view them. Whether it's painting, playing an instrument, or any other8, there's an expectation to perform at a high level. When we don't meet that standard, the joy fades, replaced by feelings of inadequacy.

For me, writing has been the one hobby I've regularly returned to,9 moments of self-doubt. I've taken creative writing classes and seen significant improvement, but the constant10 for perfection turns writing from a11 into a chore. I've come to realize that this mindset12 me of the joy I once found in it.

We need to recognize that it's13 not to be great at something. Perfection is often14, and more often than not, we are our toughest critics. The challenge, then, is finding balance between enjoyment and15. Embrace imperfection, and enjoy the process, even if you're not "great" at it.

Seeking and sparking child-like joy may be part of the appeal, said behavioral therapist Maddy Ellberger. "When something reminds us of a positive memory, we are likely to engage with it because the association recalls those memories."

Clothing brands are also cashing in on nostalgia (怀旧情怀)-from Crocs creating a Lizzie McGuire clog to Lululemon's Disney collection making a full comeback that includes adults. Barbie isn't just for kids clothes now either, thanks to the recent film and"Barbie-core"fashion trend.

In addition to the trendy appeal, all these revivals can also touch on a feeling of connection during a time of increased division. But whether that desire for connection is satisfied depends on if you can translate the excitement into real, in-person connection. But having or wearing the same thing is not the actual steps of forming shared identity," Ellberger said. "And I feel like that's some of what gets lost, and it isn't impossible."

Ellberger has a great idea for this. "You are into a certain trend, like toys. There's a good chance you'll find others who are into the same trend. If it was part of everyone's secret Santa or white elephant — that's a really cute way of connecting over this," she said.

A. The craze goes beyond toys.

B. So,what's with the fascination?

C. It's a great way to form community.

D. Then give these toys to them as holiday gifts.

E. Social media fuels the trend by creating shared experiences.

F. Even stuffed animals are making their way into adults' homes.

G. Childhood favorites have instead become relevant to adults again.

"Plastic will definitely be a signature ‘techno fossil', because it is incredibly durable, we are making massive amounts of it, and it gets around the entire globe," says Sarah Gabbott, a University of Leicester expert on fossils. "So wherever those future civilizations dig, they are going to find plastic."

Clothes will also make an abrupt entry into humanity's fossil record. Today, the world's growing population often wears mass-produced synthetic (合成的) clothing that are rapidly dumped and they are not as easily rotted as cotton and silk.

"We are making them in ridiculous amounts," says Gabbott. "We stick them into landfills (填埋场), which are like giant mummification tombs. It is already clear that much of modern fashion will end up being truly timeless."

Fossils are not just objects left behind, but also the traces of life's activity written into the rocks. Human activities, such as oil drilling and nuclear tests, will leave lasting scars. Humankind has also created many near-indestructible chemicals, such as dioxins and DDT. Given that similar molecules produced by bacteria have been found in rocks that are 1,600 million years old in Western Australia, these chemicals appear to be here to stay. "And there is the graphite (石墨) used in pencils," says Gabbott. "It is endearing to think that it may be the drawings of children that may survive best of all: a pencil portrait, perhaps, of a family outside a house, with the sun shining and a rainbow arcing across the sky," she says jokingly.

"The big message here is that the amount of stuff we are now making is eve- watering-it's off the scale," says Gabbott. All of the stuff made by humans by 1950 was a small part of all the matter on Earth. But today it outweighs all plants and animals. "This raises serious questions for us all," she says, "Do you need that? Do you really need to buy more?"

That's how most people see innovation: A flash of brilliance and Eureka, a new world is born. The truth, however, is messier. It wasn't until 1943 that penicillin came into widespread use.

To put Fleming's discovery in context, consider Ignaz Semmelweis, who pioneered hand washing in maternity wards (产房), significantly reducing childbed fever but receiving scorn instead of fame. That was because in the 1850s, his ideas conflicted with the popular miasma theory, which attributed disease to "bad airs." After his death in 1865, germ theory was accepted, paving the way for Fleming's later work.

Fleming was a gifted biologist but a poor communicator. When he published his results in 1929, few took notice. In 1935, Howard Florey and Ernst Chain discovered Fleming's paper, understood its importance, and developed methods to produce penicillin in quantity. By 1943,with World War IⅡ raging, the War Production Board enlisted 21 companies to mass-produce penicillin, saving countless lives and ushering in the new age of antibiotics. Fleming, Florey and Chain received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945.

Penicillin owes much of its success to government support. For many other groundbreaking innovations like the Internet and GPS, their innovators, while carving their own path, are often uncertain of where the opportunity lies until they team up with other visionaries and corporations, who might have the resources to fast-track their ideas. So, look at any significant innovation and the myth of the lone genius and the "eureka moment" breaks down.

Even before she had two successful "practices" under her belt, Deborah was keenly aware of the power of poetry. She noticed how it could bring people a positive change. This inspired her to become the "Emergency Poet" traveling the country in a vintage ambulance to offer poetry prescriptions (处方). The 1950s ambulance, which was bought on eBay, carried 200 poems, each with advice like "take this poem with a cup of tea" or "listen to some birdsong".

After about a decade of mobile medicine, Deborah parked up her practice for a permanent location in Shropshire. This became the world's first walk-in-poetry pharmacy, and — unlike the ambulance — it had central heating. From a cozy coffee corner to an inspiring physic garden, the Pharmacy is described as "a peaceful place to rest and dream". "What happens in the shops is that people who look at pills are often buying things for others. It's potentially a little theatre, but that act of giving and thinking about someone else is heartwarming." The Pharmacy also provides a more personalized service. "We ask about people's reading habits, how they relax, rather than their problems. It should be a pleasure to answer these questions," Deborah says.

Despite never having done any online marketing, The Poetry Pharmacy has a dedicated following of creative souls, including Mark Constantine, CEO and co-founder of LUSH. We don't know what the future holds for The Poetry Pharmacy and its founder, but one thing is certain-the next chapter is bound to be a good one!

Weather Laboratories

To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact.

Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math

It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility.

Space Exploration Simulations

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science.

This voyage was the favorite dream of my early years. My education was neglected, yet I was passionately fond of reading. Uncle Thomas's library contained only books about exploration, which I read day and night. Finally, my thoughts come to the idea of making a voyage of discovery.

Six years have passed since I decided on the present voyage. I can, even now, remember the hour when I committed myself to this great enterprise. I began by making my body used to hardship. I went on whale hunting voyages to the North Sea; I voluntarily endured cold, hunger, thirst, and lack of sleep. I often worked harder than the common sailors during the day. Then, at nights, I studied mathematics, the theory of medicine, and sciences of practical importance for a sea-going adventurer. Twice I took jobs as an officer on a Greenland whaling ship. I felt a little proud when my captain asked me to remain with the ship, so valuable did he consider my services. And now, do I not deserve to achieve some great task? My life might have been passed in ease and comfort, but I preferred glory to every pleasure that wealth placed in my path.

School was out! I grabbed my backpack and headed to the library for my favorite weekly after-school activity: Writing Club.

"Hello, everyone," said Miss Lisa, our writing club leader. "Today we'll share our stories with a critique partner, who will give us helpful feedback (反馈) to improve them. Then submit your story by next week, solo or coauthored."

My partner was Penny. I was nervous. I had no problem coming up with great story ideas but struggled with spelling. And grammar. And punctuation. Penny, who always got perfect scores in those areas, didn't look at me as she pushed her story towards me. I read it without stopping. "Wow, great story," I told her, "I don't have any suggestions." She corrected some mistakes in my story hurriedly, and handed it back without looking at me.

"OK, time is up for today," said Miss Lisa. Penny looked relieved. She jumped up and grabbed her backpack. Bang! Everything fell out. She quickly stuffed it back in and hurried away.

I noticed a book under the table. The description on the back matched Penny's story exactly. I couldn't believe she had copied this idea!

Outside the school, spotting Penny on a bench, I walked over. "You dropped this," I said, holding out the book and raising my eyebrows. Penny's shoulders were slumped. She sniffed and wiped her nose on her sleeve. She was crying, "Didn't know what to write!"

All of a sudden, I wasn't angry anymore. I remembered my job as her partner was to give helpful feedback, not to make her feel bad. But what should I say?

I decided to ask Mom for advice. In the kitchen, Dad chopped vegetables perfectly while Mom stirred a sauce. She offered him a taste. "It's good," Dad said, "but I think..." "It needs something extra. I have an idea." Mom interjected. He handed her a measuring spoon. "To get the right amount." Mom added a teaspoon of a new spice.

I realized Mom and Dad had different skills, making them a great team. With Dad's attention to detail and Mom's sense of adventure, their dinners turned out delicious.

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(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Watching Mom and Dad cook gave me an idea to suggest to Penny.

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"What about the true story of you and me?" Penny asked me.

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(1)你的选择及理由；

(2)你的预期收获。

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(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Ryan,

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Yours,

Li Hua

People have been talking about Xiao Hua, hairdresser who listens and understands. They praise her with the phrase, "a cut that makes you look great," and appreciate her sincerity and devotion. people really value is her attitude of putting the customers' needs first.

Reports indicate that her sudden rise to fame, the haircut prices remain (change). This has led some of her peers to question her low pricing, (claim) it sets the industry back more than a decade. In response, she stated that her skills are currently worth this money, and her biggest wish is to see every customer leave the salon with a smile.

However, the real reason why Xiao Hua attracts customers isn't the "low prices", her respectful and caring approach, which arouses a sense of long-lost (warm). In recent years, problems like rising prices and over advertising (arise). Xiao Hua's (afford) haircuts appeal to consumers by popping the industry's price bubble. So, she encourages the industry to rethink its (practice) rather than "sets the industry back". Her success reveals a simple truth: regardless of pricing or market positioning, genuine service and customer satisfaction is the key to sustainable growth.