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"If Mum finds out that I'm going to the beach, I'll be in big trouble." I said to myself softly in a low voice.

I went downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen. As I was walking towards the back door, Mum asked without looking up from her dish-washing, "Where are you going?" I answered back without hesitation, "I'm going to the garden to play." After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sigh of relief. My plan had worked out fine so far. I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.

After half an hour, I was at the beach searching the crowd for my friends Jimmy and Bobby. Two young men were racing in canoes. After a while, I saw my friends near a tree. I ran towards them. For about an hour, we played volleyball happily on the beach.

Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and it fell into the sea. Just as Bobby was going to pick up the ball, a wave came and carried the ball further and further away from the shore. I wanted to show off my swimming skills, so I volunteered to help get the ball.

I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace. After about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed. However, just as I was going to get the ball, a very strong current swept the ball further away from me. At that moment, a string of weed tangled up my feet and I could not swim properly. I struggled to keep afloat but it was no use.

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After struggling for a minute or two, I got pulled underwater.

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When I woke up, I was lying on a hospital bed.

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1. 说明比赛要求；

2. 请他推荐英文诗；

3. 请教朗诵技巧。

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Dear George,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Have you ever run someone and their name just doesn't come to you? Or, you walk into a room and suddenly can't recall why you're there? Being forgetful can be really annoying. But what if I tell you that there are good reasons for our memories (fade) away?

In an interview, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath uses a storage(compare). We don't tend to store everything we've ever owned in our house. (similar), we don't need to store all our memories either. He says, "If we didn't forget anything, we'd be storing too many memories, and you'd never be able to findyou want."

We also need to forget things in order to update our memories with new information. Imagine you get used to same school timetable for a whole year, but the next year, you have new procedures. Your brain needs to be flexible and forget irrelevant details (handle) the new information.

And, if you've ever been (convince) that you know a word, but it just doesn't pop into your head, you're not alone. This tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon may suggest that some things are not fully forgotten, just currently inaccessible. Those with a higher level of knowledge (affect) more by this according to studies such as "Impact of knowledge and age on tip-of-the-tongue rates", because (they) brains have to sort through more information to find the word.

"We were excited to move from a small starter home to a larger house in an old neighborhood," Silva said. What's made him especially emotional, however, has been the2 his family has received from new neighbors. "The way we've been welcomed by multiple neighbors has3 us away," he said. Three neighbors came to his4 to introduce themselves, some with their children5. One of them6 brought a small gift along with a holiday card.

However, the most7 moment came a couple of weeks after their move when Silva discovered a handwritten8in his mailbox from a neighbor he had yet to9. The note read：

"Welcome to the neighborhood and block. We are at XXXX and have not yet met but wanted to invite you to10 the door anytime for anything we can help you and your family with or just visit. We11 moving can be a hassle (麻烦) and the holidays are wonderful, but never12, so know that we are thinking of you. Happy holidays."

This unexpected gesture caught Silva off guard and made him feel honored and13. Inspired by this14, he decided to share his story-he hoped other people could feel some of the15 his family had been offered.

Artists with more variety in their field have a better chance to land repeat hits, says Justin Berg, a social scientist who researches creativity and innovation. But there's a dilemma for artists who want to be popular over the long term. Variety isn't what helps artists land that first hit, Berg reports. It's the similarity of a new song to recent hits.

Berg used a database of about 3 million songs from 1959-2010 and then turned to a system that rates songs on 11 variables (变量), including danceability, energy and key. Berg then noted how closely related hit songs were to the hits from the previous calendar year. He also made portfolios (作品选集) for most of the artists who had at least one hit song, so he studied the variety and novelty (新颖) of the songs they had created at the time of their first hit.

Berg found that musical artists with what he termed low-creativity portfolios that were closely similar to other already existing music were about twice as likely to have early success. But those who had more creative music were more likely to achieve a series of hits.

Since the data end in 2010, the research might fail to show the current state of popular music, according to Noah Askin, a computational social scientist. "Musicians are changing how they write songs to make them more attractive on TikTok," says Askin. "So much of it now is: How memorable is a given song?"

Berg doesn't want his research to play down the achievements of one-hit wonders. "A lot of them in their time were quite famous and successful," he says. "You go out and try to make a song that catchy. It's not an easy challenge."

This isn't just by chance: a barcode contains a checksum to make sure it is read correctly. Most of the digits are there to communicate information. The first two numbers show the country. The next 10 digits are more specific information about the product and who produced it. The purpose of the final digit is to detect errors or changes in the data, such as entering one digit incorrectly. This would give a checksum that isn't a multiple of 10, allowing us to catch the error.

All kinds of systems have checksums: ISBNs on books, which use a similar system based on multiples of 11; UK driver's license numbers, which have two extra check digits at the end; and credit card numbers, meaning a website can tell you have entered it incorrectly before even checking with your bank. They all use variations of the same system, performing a simple calculation with the digits that confirms the number is correct.

It won't eradicate all errors — for barcodes, there is still a 1 in 10 chance the checksum will come out as a multiple of 10 even if there is an error — but it greatly reduces them. It also doesn't tell you what the error is, so all you can do is try again. But it saves time that would otherwise be wasted trying to process incorrect numbers, and it is a clever use of math that makes the whole system work better.

Chad had been in a bad car accident. Since then, he's been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trying to escape the anxiety and nightmares. "I seemed to be lifeless. I couldn't feel the air. I couldn't feel the grass. I couldn't smile," he said. But when a friend took him fishing, he regained energy and life. "That brought me into the present where I could actually feel the air, feel the currents, that I'm standing in water... It made me feel alive."

It was a turning point in Chad's life. Drawing on the strength he found in nature, Chad discovered his life's purpose and founded Soul River to share the healing power of nature, rivers, and fishing with at-risk inner-city youth.

In the process of enjoying nature, Chad realized that nature itself also needs to be protected, so he developed a program that takes youth into an environment where fresh water, land, wildlife, or local cultures are threatened. He works with conservation groups and Native American communities to determine which areas could use their attention and advocacy. Often, the locations are remote and extreme.

The goals of the program are layered. For the youth, it's an opportunity to learn about leadership, relationship-building, and being integral to a community. Then, there's a conservation and advocacy component, where the group learns about the environment they're taken into, the specific threats it faces, and how they can be a force for good. The experience can help them find their own "Soul River" — their purpose, passion, their connection to the outdoors and to each other.

For Chad, it's a busy, nonstop cycle of planning, preparation, meetings, advocacy, and so on.

Tent Camping

This is the most basic and common way of camping. You can put up a tent in a park, on the beach, in the woods, or anywhere else you like, enjoying a few nights. Tent camping is a great choice for people who don't want to spend a lot of money to get started. It is perfect for families with children because it creates a special time for parents and kids.

Hiking Camping

Hiking camping, backpacking trip, means an outdoor camp, where you will spend the whole day hiking with necessary equipment on your back. It can last anywhere from a few days to several months. It gives you the chance to get closer to nature. In case of an emergency(紧急情况), you'd better share your travel plans with someone.

Survival Camping

In this type of camping, a variety of skills are required to learn in order to survive in various outdoor conditions. You will search for food on your own in the wild and take emergency medical measures in the event of danger. It would be a good idea to have a partner with a wealth of experience in the wild.

RV Camping

If you go camping in a motorhome, you will have more time to enjoy the outdoors. With a motorhome, you have almost everything at home, including comfortable beds, kitchens and entertainment. All you need is to find a suitable parking lot where you can park your car. You can also cook and enjoy food in the car and it will feel great. However, this is not recommended for starters.

Ethan had always been known as the "piano guy" in his small town. From the age of seven, his fingers danced across the ivory keys, filling his home with melodies that echoed off the walls. Music was his voice, his comfort, his identity. However, everything changed when his family moved to a bustling metropolis during his senior year. Here, in a massive high school with thousands of students, Ethan became just another face in the crowd.

The first few months were brutal. In his old school, he was a big fish in a small pond. Here, he was invisible. During lunch, he sat alone, picking at his food while conversations swirled around him like a foreign language. He watched groups of friends laugh and share secrets, feeling a profound sense of loneliness. He stopped playing the piano altogether. The grand piano in his new apartment's living room remained untouched, a silent monument to a life he felt he had lost. He threw himself into textbooks, believing that academic perfection was his only path to recognition. But the silence inside him grew louder each day.

One Friday afternoon, Ethan was packing his bag, eager to escape the crowded hallway. Suddenly, a gentle hand on his shoulder stopped him. He turned to see Mrs. Laurent, the silver-haired music teacher, her eyes twinkling behind her glasses. "Ethan, I've been reviewing your transfer record," she said, her voice soft but firm. "It says here you're a pianist. The annual school talent show is next month." Ethan felt his cheeks flush. He shook his head, muttering an excuse about being too busy with schoolwork. Mrs. Laurent didn't look disappointed. Instead, she smiled knowingly. "Music isn't just about performing for others, Ethan. Sometimes, it's about finding the parts of yourself you've forgotten." She handed him a flyer for the talent show and walked away, leaving the words hanging in the air like a lingering note.

That night, Ethan lay in bed, Mrs. Laurent's words echoing in his mind. He thought about the dusty piano in the corner of the living room. A wave of longing, mixed with fear, washed over him.

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Paragraph 1: The next evening, drawn by an irresistible force, Ethan lifted the keyboard cover of the piano. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2: On the night of the talent show, as he walked off the stage amidst thunderous applause, Ethan saw Mrs. Laurent waiting in the wings. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.简述活动的主要过程;

2.分享你的个人感受。

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Dear Johnson,

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Yours,

Li Hua

The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, themed "Qiji Chicheng, Shibukedang"(Gallop like Steeds, Unstoppable Momentum), has become a grand cultural feast that connects tradition, innovation and global charm. Watched by billions at home and abroad, it is the most (expect) annual celebration for Chinese families on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Rooted in Chinese civilization, the gala presents visual feast that perfectly integrates cutting-edge technology with warm humanistic feelings. On the stage, humans and machines cooperate (dynamic), perfectly embodying the spirit of innovation and tradition. With amazing stage designs and lifelike images, it treats audience an unforgettable audiovisual experience. This year, four sub-venues are set up across China, (enable) the world to savor a diverse and vivid Chinese New Year.

makes the gala so appealing is that it keeps pace with the times while passing down valuable traditions. Ever since its broadcast, the gala (bridge) the gap between all walks of life, fostering a sense of national (unite). As a bridge between China and the world, the gala promotes cultural exchange and makes the charm of Chinese culture seen globally. It carries the best wishes for the nation passes on the warmth of family reunion to every corner of the world. More importantly, it inspires the younger generation (carry) forward the Chinese culture with confidence and pride.

"We're going to collect the rent." Helen's father said as he walked out and started the car engine. So that was why he had time for Helen today. Before the economy4, when their family's store had still been successful, her father had5 two houses and rented them as apartments. Helen couldn't6 where their family would be without that rent. Anyhow, she knew that their life would be much7 if they were to lose that rent.

"But, Dad, why not sell the houses?" Helen suggested. "We could get much cash at once and pay off all our8." Her father looked at her, tired but gentle. He sighed and shook his head. "Helen, if we sell now, we'll have a lot of money. But what if we9 it all before the economy gets better? And where would our lodgers (租户) that even lack food move?" Helen10, thinking that made sense.

Their family was11 fortunate, compared to the lodgers worried about food or even12. The rent, though low and sometimes hard to get, was what kept them going so that all Helen had to worry about was her small dress. Her father's decision was becoming understandable because their lodgers needn't13 to pay for a different apartment or for the14 to help them get there. It dawned on Helen that they had been given such15 during the time for the rent.

Do you often find yourself agreeing to things you don't really want to do? Perhaps you say "yes" to extra work when you're already busy, or attend social events when you'd rather rest at home. For many young people, the fear of disappointing others makes it incredibly hard to refuse requests. However, learning to set boundaries is essential for mental health and personal growth.

Understand Your Priorities First

Before you can effectively say "no" to others, you need to be clear about what matters to you. Take time to identify your core values, goals, and limits. Ask yourself: What do I truly want to achieve? How much energy do I have? When you understand your own priorities, a strange thing happens — you start to realize that every "yes" to something unimportant is actually a "no" to something that truly counts. The clarity makes it easier to turn down requests that don't align with your path.

Many people believe that saying "no" is rude or selfish. The truth is quite different. When you refuse a request politely and honestly, you show respect for both yourself and the other person. A simple "I'd love to help, but I have other commitments right now" is perfectly acceptable. In fact, most people will respect your honesty more than they would appreciate a reluctant "yes" followed by poor performance or hidden resentment.

Start with Small Refusals

If setting boundaries feels terrifying, don't worry — you're not alone. Like any skill, saying "no" requires practice. Begin with low-stakes situations where the consequences of refusal are minor. Decline an invitation to a movie you don't want to see. Politely tell a classmate you can't help with their project this time. Each small success builds your confidence. Eventually, what once felt impossible becomes natural.

A. Make a promise even when you are unwilling.

B. Recognize That "No" Can Be a Form of Respect.

C. Actually, a sincere refusal is better than a false "yes".

D. This self-awareness serves as your inner decision-making guide.

E. Over time, you can handle more challenging situations with ease.

F. Here are some practical strategies to help you master this vital skill.

G. This understanding often comes from painful experiences of overcommitment.

The sensor, as thin as a piece of paper, can be comfortably attached to human skin without any pressure or discomfort. It is embedded with special enzyme materials that generate electricity by reacting with substances in human sweat, such as lactic acid and glucose. The electricity produced is enough to support the device's normal work of monitoring body signals, including heart rate, body temperature and muscle tension. What's more, the sensor can store extra energy for use when sweat is not available, ensuring continuous and stable operation.

One of the most important advantages of this sweat-powered device is its environmental friendliness. Traditional wearable electronics rely heavily on lithium batteries, which contain heavy metals and cause serious environmental pollution after being abandoned. In contrast, the new sensor uses harmless biological materials and produces no waste during use. It also avoids the trouble of frequent charging, bringing great convenience to users in long-term health monitoring.

At present, the sensor has successfully passed laboratory tests and preliminary clinical trials. Researchers have proved that it can work continuously for more than 12 hours on a small amount of sweat and maintain high accuracy in data collection. Although the current version is still designed for medical monitoring, the team believes the technology can be applied to more fields in the future, such as sports training, virtual reality control and daily health management.

Industry experts believe this sweat-powered technology will reshape the future of wearable electronics. It solves two main problems of traditional wearables: battery limitation and environmental pollution. With further optimization and mass production, this skin-friendly, self-powered sensor is expected to become a mainstream product in the next generation of wearable devices, providing safer and more convenient health monitoring solutions for human beings.

In the race to decarbonize (脱碳) the aviation industry, researchers are increasingly turning their attention to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). Unlike conventional jet fuel, which is derived from crude oil (原油), SAFs are produced from renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, animal fat, and even carbon dioxide. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has estimated that SAFs could contribute up to 65% of the aviation sector's emissions reduction goals by 2050, making them a cornerstone (基石；核心) of the industry's green transition.

However, the widespread adoption of SAFs faces significant challenges. Currently, these fuels cost roughly two to three times more than traditional jet fuel due to high production costs and limited scalability. Another hurdle is the lack of global infrastructure for production and distribution. While major airlines have committed to using increasing amounts of SAFs, the global supply currently meets only about 0.1% of aviation's total demand.

To address this, scientists are exploring innovative production techniques. A team at a leading university has developed a new catalytic process that can convert carbon dioxide directly into jet fuel using green hydrogen, generated by renewable electricity. This method, known as "power-to-fuel," offers the promise of a circular economy, where emissions are captured and reused rather than released into the atmosphere.

Moreover, recent flight tests have shown that SAFs can be seamlessly blended with conventional fuel in existing aircraft engines without modification. This compatibility (兼容性) is a crucial technical breakthrough, as it means airlines do not need to invest in new fleets to adopt the greener alternative. Dr. Elena Marquez, a leading aerospace engineer, remains optimistic. "SAFs are not just a theoretical solution; they are a viable (可行的) path forward. With targeted government policies and private investment, we can scale up production quickly," she said.

Ultimately, while the journey to fully sustainable aviation is long, SAFs represent the most promising short-term strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of the skies.

Lin started his "second-hand toy hospital" in a small corner of the community center. He used his pocket money to buy simple tools and searched online for repair tutorials (教程). At the beginning, few people trusted him. Parents wondered if a teenager had the professionalism to fix their children's beloved toys. However, Lin refused to be discouraged. He spent every weekend polishing his skills, testing each toy meticulously before returning it.

His patience finally paid off. A week later, a worried mother brought her son's malfunctioning robot. Despite its broken circuit board, Lin managed to repair it with spare parts. The moment the robot started moving again, the child's laughter warmed Lin's heart. Word spread quickly, and soon, Lin's repair desk was crowded with colorful toys.

"Toys are not just trash; they carry memories," Lin explained. "Giving them a new life means giving happiness back to children." This winter, Lin plans to expand his project to include a "toy donation station," hoping to pass more joy to kids in need. His small act has turned digital history into tangible warmth.

With the rise of independent learning and group study, our school has launched three new shared study spaces on the third floor of the library this semester. Designed to meet different study needs, these spaces are open to all students free of charge, but advance booking is required.

Space 1: Quiet Individual Study Room

This space is for students who need a silent environment for personal learning, such as reading, doing homework or preparing for exams. It has 30 single desks with adjustable chairs and USB charging ports. No talking or group discussions are allowed here.Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekdays; 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on weekends.Booking rules: Book 1 day in advance via the school's official WeChat mini-program; each student can book up to 4 hours per day.

Space 2: Group Discussion Room

It is suitable for 4–8 students to carry out group projects, seminar preparations and language practice. Each room is equipped with a whiteboard, a projector and comfortable sofas.Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on weekdays; 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on weekends.Booking rules: Book 2 days in advance; the booking time ranges from 1 hour to 3 hours each time, and no repeated booking on the same day.

Space 3: Creative Learning Lab

This unique space is for students to do creative tasks like handcraft making, poster designing and model building. It provides basic tools and materials, and students can also bring their own supplies. Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on weekdays; closed on weekends.Booking rules: Book 3 days in advance; only for class groups or student clubs, no individual booking.

To book, log in to the mini-program with your student ID number, choose the target space and time, and wait for the system confirmation. Please arrive on time and keep the space clean. For more questions, contact the library office at 021-66668888.

1. 公园的环境；

2. 你对公园的感受。

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Dear Chris,

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Yours,

Li Hua