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·Adopt a pet

When you adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue group, you save two lives., but also you've made room at the shelter for another homeless cat or dog. There's nothing more rewarding than adopting a pet who knows what home life is like and has been missing it—until the day you bring that pet home. Adopting truly makes you a hero.

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Whether you like rolling up your sleeves and cleaning cages, socializing with a few of your kitten friends or working with numbers, your skills and interests can make a huge impact on the lives of homeless pets in your community.. Shelters and rescue groups rely on foster（收养的）families to take in dogs and cats on a short-term basis. No matter what you like to do and what you're good at, there's a volunteer job for you.

·Donate to the animals

. Consider paying it forward by sponsoring（发起）a pet's adoption or donating food, cleaning supplies, blankets or towels to your local rescue. You can also help animals right from your computer or phone by donating items from the Best Friends Amazon wish list.

A. Volunteer with animals

B. Host an animal shelter

C. Fostering is a fun way to get lots of helpful hands-on time

D. So, many animals don't get the love and care that they need

E. Not only can you feel good about saving the pet you adopted

F. You'll find rescue groups for just about any type of pet

G. Whenever you give something to a shelter or a rescue group in your community, you're helping to save lives

In the area of disease diagnosis (诊断), AI-powered systems are showing great potential. These systems can analyze vast amounts of patient data, including medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. For example, some AI algorithms (算法) can detect early signs of cancer in medical images with a high level of accuracy. They can spot tiny tumors or abnormal cell patterns that might be overlooked by human doctors. This is because AI can process and learn from a huge number of previous cases, constantly improving its diagnostic capabilities.

When it comes to drug development, AI also plays a crucial role. It can speed up the process of finding new drugs. AI algorithms can analyze the chemical structures of various substances and predict how they will interact with the human body. This helps pharmaceutical (制药的) companies to screen potential drug candidates more efficiently. Instead of spending years on trial-and-error in the laboratory, they can use AI to narrow down the options and focus on the most promising ones.

Medical robots are another area where AI is making an impact. Robots can assist surgeons during operations. These intelligent robots can be more precise than human hands in some cases. They can follow pre-programmed instructions accurately, reducing the risk of human error during complex surgical procedures. Also, some robots are designed to provide care for patients, such as helping them move around or reminding them to take medications.

In conclusion, the application of AI in the medical field is opening up new possibilities for improving healthcare quality, saving lives, and advancing medical research.

The tools of Chinese painting are as symbolic as the art itself. Xuan paper, known for its absorbency, and ink sticks rubbed on ink stones produce varying tones of black. Brushes, crafted from animal hair, allow artists to create strokes ranging from bold and forceful to whisper-thin. These materials, alongside mineral pigments (颜料) like lapis lazuli (for blue) and cinnabar (for red), form the "Four Treasures of the Study", reflecting the harmony between nature and human creativity.

Styles in Chinese painting are divided into two main types: Gongbi and Xieyi. Gongbi, or detailed painting, requires great care, using fine lines and bright colors to show royal scenes or birds and flowers. Xieyi, or freehand painting, focuses on natural expression and emotion, often seen in landscapes that use ink washes to create misty mountains or flowing rivers.

Subjects in Chinese painting mirror cultural values. Landscapes dominate, symbolizing humanity's connection to nature and Taoist principles of harmony. Bird-and-flower paintings use symbols like plum blossoms and bamboo to convey moral virtues. Figure painting, from Tang Dynasty court portraits to Zhang Zeduan's Along the River During the Qingming Festival, captures historical narratives and daily life.

In the 20th century, artists like Qi Baishi changed traditional styles by mixing ink painting with Western ideas. He painted shrimp with smooth, lively brushstrokes that make them look alive. Wu Guanzhong tried new ways to paint landscapes with ink, while today's artists even mix Chinese calligraphy with computer art. However, Chinese painting still acts as a bridge connecting old and new — like a poetic picture that shows the heart of Chinese culture in every brushstroke.

The Kitchen

●Make sure the floor is not slippery.

●Always use a ladder to reach high cupboards; never stand on a chair.

●Turn saucepan handles away from the front of the stove.

●Always cut away from your body when you use a knife.

●Store all cleaning materials and poisonous materials in a locked cupboard.

The Bathroom

●Don't plug in an electrical appliance or use it while standing in water.

●Don't use a hair dryer near a bath containing water.

●Never leave a small child alone in the bath.

Preventing Fires

Fires can cause terrible damage to your home and terrible injuries to people. But people are more important than things; so, if there is a fire, get everyone out of the house safely. Then call for help. Never go back into a burning building to save your things.

●Have fire extinguishers in the house.

●Buy clothes, curtains and toys that do not burn easily.

●Use heaters very carefully as they can place objects on fire. Place them away from furniture.

●When cooking, do not let oil touch flames or other sources of heat.

High school can be a tough time for many students, but for me, it was a time to discover who I was and to grow. I loved science and technology, and my school had clubs for these interests. One day, I found the robotics club and decided to join.

The club was full of students who loved to create and build things. My best friend, Alex, was the vice president, and our teacher, Mr. Thompson, was a former engineer. We spent hours after school working on our robots, learning to code, and joining in contests. My parents were very supportive and encouraged me to follow my interests.

Our school participated in robotics contests every year. These contests were not just about winning; they were about learning and teamwork. We spent weeks designing and building our robots and programming them to perform tasks. It was a complex process that required patience and hard work.

One year, our school decided to join in a national robotics contest. Our team, "theRoboRaptors", worked hard to design and build a robot named"Omega" that could perform various tasks. We spent many weekends perfecting our design, and as the contest approached, we felt excited and nervous. We knew this contest would be a big challenge with teams from across the country.

The day of the contest finally arrived, and our team was ready. We had practiced and prepared as much as we could, and now it was time to see if our hard work would pay off. We loaded our robot into the car and drove to the contest venưe, feeling both excited and worried. But just before we left, we discovered that an important part of Omega was missing, which could ruin our chances.

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。

注意：(1) 写作词数应为80左右；(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Fight for Dreams

Good morning, everyone!

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Chinese video influencer Li Ziqi, known for her poetic portrayals of rural life, ended her three-year hiatus(空档期) with two new videos that swiftly topped online trends. These videos, were shared across Douyin, Sina Weibo, and YouTube, obtained over 2 million likes and nearly 200,000 comments on Douyin alone within just two hours. One video, which showcased her transformation of a woodshed into a woodland cloakroom, and another, which highlighted the use of traditional Chinese lacquerware (漆器) techniques,  intangible cultural heritage, reached 100 million views on Sina Weibo and 1.6 million (interaction) within five and a half hours. Fans, who had been (desperate) awaiting her return, flooded the comments with messages of support  expressions of how much they missed her content.

Li, who began posting videos on Sina Weibo in 2016, featuring depictions of rural life and cultural practices, (set) a Guinness World Record in 2020 for the most subscribers on a Chinese YouTube channel, with 11.4 million followers.  her disappearance from social media since July 2021, her follower count continued to grow, with fans requesting new videos during her absence. In her latest Weibo post, Li, (acknowledge) her busy schedule, promised to catch up with fans soon, expressing her own longing:"Miss you!" This statement, which indicates her awareness of the fans'(anticipate), also shows her desire (reconnect) with her audience.

When Michael Armus set foot into the Bank of the West in Woodland, California, he felt the tension. "Something's not right." None of the clerks greeted him as usual.

As Armus 1 the clerk windows, he noticed the three employees with similar 2 looks on their faces and a man pulled his T-shirt up to hide his face. "This is a(n) 3 ," thought Armus. Minutes earlier, the man gave the clerk a note to ask for cash, claiming to have a gun. Armus realized that he had seen this guy before! He 4 the robber as someone on a street corner reading aloud from his Bible. Abruptly, instead of being scared, Armus felt 5 for him, and a thought 6 his mind:"Maybe I can help." He walked over to the man, Eduardo Plasencia, and calmly asked, "What's wrong?" Shocked and panicked, Plasencia looked at Armus and 7 , "There is nothing in this town for me. Nothing!"

"I heard something in his voice," Armus said. "I imagined how 8 he was when throwing away his 9 like this. I' ve been down and out also. But I got another chance."10 everyone, he put his arm around Plasencia and said, "Let' s go outside and talk about this." Remarkably, Plasencia agreed and the two walked out of the bank. On the outside, Armus gave the man a 11 , and Plasencia began to sob in his embrace. The two might have stood like that for hours 12 the police had not shown up.

It turned out that Plasencia, who was 13 charged with attempted robbery, never had a gun. But Armus didn't know that. The Woodland police spoke highly of Armus' brave deed. However, he was far more 14 , simply saying, "The world needs more compassion, and love 15 all things."

This is the season for spending as we look ahead to the end-of-year holidays and star shelling out money for gifts.  Starting some good habits now can take you into the new year without the holiday spending hangover. To keep more money in your pocket, follow these do's and don' ts.

Do homework for holiday savings.

Download retailer apps, and follow them on social media to see how you can save. Most retailers have their own special deal days during the holidays, such as Amazon Prime Days and Macy's One Day sales.  Some stores give out store credits that can really add up.

Don't be blinded by big markdowns.

Just because the sign on the rack says"50% off" doesn't mean it's a real bargain. Stay calm! Visit the retailer's website, then compare on Google Shopping, Amazon, and eBay. If you find a lower price, ask at the register for a price match or load up your virtual cart.

Do consider joining a membership.

You probably have a rewards card for your local supermarket. Programs from Walmart, Target and others can get you more than rewards. If you buy most of your grocery items and gifts at Walmart, you can save on delivery fees by signing up for Walmart+, which includes free delivery with a $35 minimum order.  Otherwise, you'll pay delivery fees of $7.95 to $9.95 per order to Walmart.

"Buy now, pay later" (BNPL) options from companies are a modern version on the old layaway programs. You can pay in installments, which are small payments made over time, without waiting to get your goodies. But there's a big downside: If you miss payments, that can end up lowering your credit score and influence your other loans.

A Don't get lost in options.

B. Don't put off payments.

C. This method may cost your credits secretly.

D. You can often get special discounts and coupons.

E. Sticking to your budgets is especially tough in this period.

F Confirm that it's actually a good deal by checking prices online.

G. It gets you fast, free deliveries on qualified orders, plus other benefits.

After 25 years at Mumsnet, the UK's most popular website for parents, I thought I'd seen it all with big tech, but Google's push to change UK copyright law for uncompensated content scraping (抓取) left me stunned. We' ve experienced the direct impact of this, launching the first British legal action agairtstrOpenAI for scraping our content — likely for training its large language model (LLM) — without approval, a clear copyright violation.

You might wonder why using online content for AI training is a problem, guven Google's data collection for search purpose since the dawn of the Internet. When websites allow Google to access their data, they receive a clear return on investment: the heightened search traffic(流量) that originates from being listed in Google's search rankings. In contrast, AI training is building models such as ChatGPT to provide the answers to any prospective questions, and that will mean people no longer need to go elsewhere for solutions. And it is building those models with illegally scraped content from the very websites it is ready to replace.

Allowing the AI companies to simply steal content isn't just unfair to publishers who see no reward for the work they put in, or the risks they take, it's also an existing threat to them  and eventually counterproductive. If publishers disappear because the AIs have swept up all their traffic, then who's left to produce the content to feed the AI models?

Mumsnet is fortunate to be in a stronger position than many, as much of our traffic is direct, not search-engine driven. An AI chatbot can spit out a"Mumsnet-style" answer to a parenting question, but they' ll never be as funny about parking wars, and they' ll never offer the emotional support that helps around 1,000 women leave abusive partners each year. But if these trillion-dollar giants are allowed to exploit content producers, and get away with it, they will destroy many of them, and all the jobs dependent on them.