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Ethan loved flying kites. Every weekend, he would head to the open field near his house with his favorite red kite. The bright red fabric with its long and flowing tail danced in the sky, and Ethan loved watching it soar higher and higher. It was his favorite activity, and he had gotten really good at controlling the kite, making it loop and dive through the air. One breezy Saturday afternoon, the weather seemed perfect for kite flying. The sky was clear, and the wind was steady — just strong enough to lift his kite high into the air. Ethan couldn't wait to get started.

When he arrived at the field, Ethan quickly unwrapped the string and let his kite rise into the sky. It floated up effortlessly, climbing higher and higher with each pull of the string. Ethan ran across the field, guiding his kite as it danced in the wind. He felt free and happy as he watched it twist and turn, almost touching the clouds. But then, something unexpected happened. The wind picked up suddenly, becoming much stronger than before.

Before Ethan could react, a powerful gust pulled the string from his hands. His heart sank as he watched helplessly as his beloved kite drifted away, pulled farther and farther by the wind. The kite flew over the trees and disappeared from sight. Ethan rushed after it, his heart racing, but no matter how fast he ran, the kite was gone. Out of breath, he stopped near the edge of the field and looked around, but there was no sign of it.

Feeling disappointed, Ethan began searching the area near the trees, hoping his kite had gotten stuck somewhere nearby. He looked under bushes and in tall grass, but the kite was nowhere to be found. The sun began to set, casting long shadows across the field. Ethan's excitement had completely faded, replaced by a sinking feeling of loss. "Maybe I'll never see it again," he thought sadly.

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Just as Ethan was about to give up hope, he noticed something caught in a tree in the distance.

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As Ethan walked home with his kite safely in hand, he felt proud of himself.

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

In Wei Yuansong's office drawer is a thank-you letter (sign) by an entire Sri Lankan village. It contains the shared memories of decade-long fight against a killer kidney disease that had troubled villagers for years for their lack of safe drinking water.

Now director of the Laboratory of Water Pollution Control Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wei says his connection to Sri Lanka began in August 2013, he received an email from Dr S. K. Weragoda about collaboration on water treatment (deal) with Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu). Then, CKDu was a major public health issue in Sri Lanka, over 40,000 people affected by the disease since the mid-1990s. In 2016, then Sri Lankan President referred to it as a national disaster that was causing 5,000 deaths a year.

In August 2014, Wei made his first visit to Sri Lanka with Weragoda. "Many local residents thought we, like other foreign researchers, were there to write papers, not to (genuine) help them," Wei says. The two scientists had to try to win their trust, and were eventually welcomed to take crucial samples for (analyze).

Following extensive coordination between the two sides, a deal was inked in March 2015, (enable) joint research into the causes of CKDu and drinking water safety. Since then, Wei (frequent) Sri Lanka with other Chinese scientists to conduct research into water treatment solutions (suit) for local conditions. During the following years, the Chinese academy and its partners built four drinking water facilities in Sri Lanka, providing safe drinking water to over 5,000 villagers and more than 1,300 students.

I3 free play during my own childhood. I spent time outside —4 to run a restaurant and messing around in the dirt. I spent time inside — constructing5 buildings and tracing the same pictures over and over onto lined paper. The6 blur (变模糊) together into one happy childhood.

When I became a teenager, the activities7, but the attitude toward play didn't. As my8 started finding part-time jobs, I continued to have9 free time. I often asked my parents why they weren't trying to10 a sense of responsibility by making me do more adult things. My parents told me my only job was being a(n)11. Beyond that, a person only gets to be a kid once, so I should enjoy it.

Sure, I "wasted" a bunch of time playing video games, which might be assumed12 to my overall character. But the funny thing is, even the time used to play video games13 into useful skills and complicated video game stories14 the first novel I wrote.

For anyone who worries that playing may make15 adults, you have core duties, probably work and a family. Beyond that, a person only lives once. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Make sure your suitcase is noticeable. If you have a basic dark blue or black suitcase like everyone else, try to place a distinct piece of decoration on it, like colorful luggage tags.

Choose direct flights when possible. It isn't always possible — or affordable — to choose a direct flight. Direct flights reduce the risk of your luggage being mishandled during transfers. If you must have a stopover, try to allow ample time between connections.

When it comes to air travel, we're taught that the earlier you get to the airport, the better. And for the most part that's true — but checking in too early comes with risks. If you show up four to six hours before departure to check in, luggage might go into a holding area instead of the area for your flight. If this happens, your luggage can get lost more easily.

If your luggage does happen to get lost, it's important to alert the airline as quickly as possible. Sometimes, reaching out to the airline on social media can quicken the process. Many airlines monitor their social media accounts closely and respond quickly to public posts.

A. Get to the airport early, but not too early.

B. But when it is, it's wise to skip the stopover.

C. This helps prevent someone else from mistakenly taking your suitcase.

D. But a tracker can't technically stop your suitcase from getting lost.

E. While basic black luggage will never go out of style, it doesn't stand out.

F. However, due to the fact that we're all human, it does happen occasionally.

G. Provide them with a detailed description of your luggage and unique identifiers.

A new study led by the University of Oxford has carried out a comprehensive assessment on the link between sociality and different life history traits such as generation time, life expectancy, and the length of their childbearing period. Up to now, research evaluating the overall impacts of sociality on performance has focused on single species or groups, such as birds or some mammals. The new study assessed 152 animal species, including birds, mammals, insects, and corals.

The results of the study showed that more social species live longer, postpone maturity, and are more likely to reproduce (繁殖) successfully than more solitary species. While social species may not be the best to adapt and benefit from a rapidly changing environment, they are often more adaptable as a group. This finding supports the hypothesis that, even though sociality comes with some obvious costs, the overall benefits are greater. The study also revealed that sociality does influence the reduction in an animal's ability to reproduce or survive as they age, known as senescence. For example, social allies may help protect against predation, increasing lifespan, but the stress of social hierarchies (等级) and conflicts can have the opposite effect.

Lead author Associate Professor Rob Salguero-Gómez (Department of Biology, University of Oxford) said, "Sociality is a fundamental aspect of many animals. However, we still lack cross-taxonomic (跨分类学) evidence of the fitness costs and benefits of being social. Here, by using a huge number of animal species, this work has demonstrated that species that are more social (most monkeys, elephants, flamingos, and parrots) display longer life spans and reproductive windows than more solitary species (some fish, reptiles, and some insects)."

Further research is ongoing in Associate Professor Salguero-Gómez's research group to expand the database and combine the data with lab work and further modelling to estimate how more social populations fight climate change.

The randomized controlled experiment was conducted in Dane County, Wisconsin, focusing on whether arrestees were released on their own recognizance or subjected to cash bail. The researchers led by Imai and Jim Greiner set their sights on hearings held by a single judge and also analyzed the arrest data on the former arrestees for up to 24 months later. Results showed that AI alone performed worse than the judge in predicting re-crime. "I was surprised by this," Greiner said. "It seems that this algorithm had been set to be too severe and recommended measures that were too heavy."

However, this issue could be fixed by recalibrating the algorithm. "It's a lot easier to understand and then fix the algorithm or AI than the human," Imai said. The advantage of AI or an algorithm is that it can bring equality. The AI studied here just focused on age and nine factors related to past criminal experiences, instead of some other societal factors such as race. He acknowledged that the study's findings may be cause for concern, but he noted that people have prejudice as well.

The way the criminal justice system is currently using AI as well as unguided human decisions should be studied with an eye to making improvements, Greiner added. "I don't know whether this is comforting, but my reaction to people who are afraid or skeptical of AI is to be afraid and skeptical of AI, but to be potentially more afraid or skeptical of unguided human decisions."

Vicky's dedication paid off when she received a full scholarship to Marshall University in the USA. She chose the university because it allowed her to balance professional skill development with her studies. This became a key moment in her life. At Marshall, Vicky excelled, becoming a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) world ranking holder and a certified professional coach. However, a severe injury ended her competitive career, leading her to start a new chapter as a coach.

As a coach, Vicky enjoys meeting new people and helping players grow, both on and off the court. Her program, Slamin Tennis, encourages young coaches and works with 16 local schools to teach tennis to children. Vicky commits to creating individual pathways for players, such as under-10 and under-12 groups, and getting them into competitions early to develop their skills.

Vicky's passion for tennis is evident in her awards, including the Tennis Victoria's

Excellence in Coach Award and the TCAV Coach of the Year. What's more impressive is her commitment to inclusiveness (包容), providing opportunities for people with disabilities through special programs. Having experienced exclusion due to a vision problem in her childhood, Vicky is a strong advocate for inclusion in sports.

Vicky's love for tennis is matched by her love for inspiring young people and making them feel valued. Outside of tennis, she also enjoys mountain bike riding. Her unique journey from player to coach to founder shows her dedication to the sport and to creating a welcoming environment for all players.

During the Cambridge and King's College & Chapel Tour, our expert guides will take you on an enjoyable tour of King's College — full of interesting historical facts and fascinating stories.

Some of the highlights include:

·The chapel that took 100 years to complete

·King's College Chapel — the finest example of Perpendicular Gothic Architecture in Europe

·The magnificent fan-vaulted ceiling, largest of its type in the world

·The most complete set of 16th-century stained glass

In addition, you will see more iconic sights such as the Senate House, the Old Cavendish Laboratory, Gonville and Caius College, the Corpus Clock and much.

Tour details

Tours run every Saturday at 1pm with additional days and dates added from Easter.

Advance booking is advised.

Tours are 90 minutes long.

Tours cost £35 per person (£25 per child). This includes your entrance ticket to King's College.

Our Cambridge Highlights and King's College public walking tours depart from The Cambridge Tourist Information Centre 11 Guildhall, Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PP.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour is due to start.

Your guides will make themselves known to you. They will be wearing the official Green or Blue Badges to show they are qualified guides.

Contact: 01223752660/sales@cantabtours.com