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参考词汇：成人仪式the coming-of-age ceremony 

Dear David,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Papermaking is one of the four great inventions of ancient China, along with printing, gunpowder and the compass. It is also the crystallization of  (wise) of ancient Chinese people. Among various types of handmade paper in China, Xuan paper is famous for its close links to traditional calligraphy and ink paintings.

The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book written by Zhang Yanyuan in Tang Dynasty (618-907), he described Xuan paper as ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China's Anhui province, (list) as a present to the imperial court for its supreme quality during the period.

The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is extremely  (demand). Sandalwood (檀香树) bark, a plant native  southern China, goes through 108  (procedure) together with rice straw over the course of three years before it can transform into a batch of fine Xuan paper. The entire procedure is so complex that even the most skilled craftsman can only master limited number of steps. 

The flow of ink, both guided and resisted by water, determines the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability  (give) full play to ink.

Xuan paper  (accompany) the passionate brushstrokes of the Chinese literati (文人) for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, it is very resistant to the damage brought by time. It is this durability  has made the preservation of many valuable works from ancient China possible.

I am a professor of psychology. Some time ago, I got halfway through a day of teaching before a co-worker pointed out to me I was quite 1  wearing a different pair of shoes, one red and one black. I felt so 2  and upset but I would have to go to teach my 3  like this. When I noticed how much I wanted to disappear and avoid this 4 , I was determined to face it 5 . I walked into class and 6  to the students that I was wearing two shoes from 7  pairs, and directed their attention to my feet. Everyone laughed and we went on with class. Years later, a 8  in that class told me that this was the moment she first thought that maybe, just maybe, she could be a professor, too.

I 9  my mistake because I realized that trying to hide it was weakening my ability to concentrate my mind on my teaching—but I had no idea that it would also help shorten the 10  distance between my students and myself.

Many contexts may 11  or shame people for making mistakes. Our efforts to avoid them 12  our desires for success, and how others will respond to our mistakes. We might feel 13  and shame if we do make some.

However, mistake-making is part of learning new things, and it can 14  us closer to others. It 15  up the possibility of accepting mistakes gladly, letting us be more open and engaged in what we are doing.

Five Nutrition Myths and What Health Experts Want You to Know Instead

If you're looking to improve your diet and achieve your health goals, keep reading to find out what you need to know.

MYTH 1: All fat is bad.

By the 1980s, doctors, government health experts, the food industry and the media were reporting that a low-fat diet could benefit everyone. As a result, many people replaced calories from fat with calories from refined carbohydrates such as white flour and added sugar.  Examples of those include monounsaturated (单元不饱和的) fats found in olive oil, certain nuts and seeds.

MYTH 2:

While the nutrition of plant-based drinks can vary, many have more added ingredients which can contribute to poor health than cow's milk. Typically, cow's milk has about eight grams of protein per 250 millilitres. Almond drinks on the other hand, typically has one or two grams in the same amount.

MYTH 3: Potatoes are bad for you.

Potatoes have often been defamed in the nutrition community because of their high glycemic index (血糖指数), which can increase your blood sugar sharply.  They are also inexpensive and available year-round in grocery stores.

MYTH 4: "Calories in, calories out" is the most important factor for maintaining weight.

But research does not suggest that eating more will result in becoming overweight or obese. Rather, it's the types of foods we eat that may be the long-term drivers of those conditions.

MYTH 5: Fresh fruits and vegetables are always healthier than canned, frozen or dried varieties.

Research has found that frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts.  However, some canned, frozen and dried varieties contain added sugars, saturated (饱和的) fats and sodium, so be sure to read nutrition labels, especially on prepared foods. 

A. All drinks are nutritious.

B. They can also be a money saver.

C. Plant drinks are healthier than dairy milk.

D. In reality, healthy fats help reduce your risk.

E. It's true that extra-processed foods can lead to weight gain.

F. However, they are rich in vitamin C, fibre and other nutrients.

G. If you burn more calories than you consume, you will probably lose weight. 

Even the greatest writers had to sometimes trick themselves into writing. John Steinbeck, for one, couldn't put words to paper unless he had 12 perfectly sharpened pencils lined up on his desk. German philosopher Friedrich Schiller "could not live or work" without a drawer full of rotting apples nearby—a fact his poor friend Goethe discovered by following a strange, unpleasant smell to its source in Schiller's study. Even Virginia Woolf relied on a custom-made (定制的) standing desk—not for any health benefits, but because her sister, a painter, worked standing all day, and Virginia hated to appear any less hard-working.

The magic here is not in the pencils, or the standing, or even the rotting apples: It's in the ritual (仪式). Rituals are powerful drivers of behavior, and there's increasingly more research to back it up. Studies have shown that a ritual toast before a drink can make the drink taste better, ritual journaling can reduce stress while promoting a more positive view, and any ritual behavior that establishes the start of a process can help us push through delay and get rid of anxiety. Some rituals can even improve our performance in tasks tied to personal identity. In this case, it may be as simple as writing with a lucky pen.

Across several studies, researchers had students complete a variety of physical and mental challenges, sometimes with the help of "lucky" objects that reinforced a part of their identity; for example, a drinking coaster (杯垫) decorated with a picture of an athlete might be given to a student to use during a coaster-flipping game. The question was: Can custom-made equipment have an impact on success? The answer seems to be yes. According to Scientific American: Even though participants did not expect any benefit, they got higher scores using a customized pen, and they played a beer-coaster flipping game better with customized coasters.

It is worth noting that the effect worked best when those customized objects had a strong connection to some part of the student's purpose. One of the study authors, professor Martin Schreier explains, "If there is a connection between the goal and the identity, then you are more motivated to achieve this goal because you can be sure of this part of the identity."

Research into whether the human voice helps plants isn't conclusive. Even so, there are convincing reasons that chatting with your houseplants is good for them—and you.

In a 2022 survey by trees.com, 50 percent of the 1250 respondents reported talking to their plants. When asked why, 65 percent said they believe it helps them grow. The research, however, isn't definitive about this point. While studies have found that vibrations (震动) caused by sound do affect plants, the jury is still out on whether the human voice offers any specific benefit.

For many plant owners, though, the science is beside the point. Marquis Matson, co-founder of the blog the Indoor Nursery, says she talks to her plants every day because "it feels nice and I think plants get a sense of community from my talking to them and that keeps them going". On the plant side, a study in a 2003 issue of the journal Ultrasonics investigated the effects of the classical music and the sounds of birds, insects and water on the growth of Chinese cabbage and cucumber. Both forms of sound exposure increased the vegetables' growth. In a 2015 study, researchers exposed marigold (金盏花) and chickpea (鹰嘴豆) plants to light Indian music as well as to traffic noise. They found that both types of plants grew and developed better after being exposed to the music for four hours per day, but not to the traffic sounds. "Plants definitely respond to vibrations in their environment—which can cause plants to grow differently and become more resistant to falling over," says Heidi Appel, leader of the study. She points out, "While sound absolutely matters to plants, we don't know if talking to them makes them grow differently."

Despite the lack of studies and evidence about the benefits of talking to your plants, there is at least one theoretical bonus, "If we identify with a living organism that we're taking care of, we're going to take better care of it and help them thrive," Appel says.

When Ariel Cordova-Rojas rode her bike to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, last November, she planned to go hiking and bird-watching. Bingo! A mile into her walk, she spotted a gorgeous female swan near the water's edge. Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund care center in Manhattan, knew that swans can be aggressive. But as she approached this one, it didn't move.

She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas wrapped her jacket around the bird's head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and cradled it in her arms. And then a thought struck her: What do I do now?

Her best bet was the care center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to transport a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way? Luckily, some strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a lift to a nearby subway station.

On the subway, no one seemed particularly disturbed by the feathered passenger. One guy, says Cordova-Rojas, was "sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don't know if he noticed there was a swan in front of him." And then the animal-care manager picked her up at the subway station. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by eating weights used on fishing lines.

The staff got the swan back up on her feet. She even made a boyfriend at the center—another injured swan. Sadly, the swan got a bacterial infection later. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away. 

It's a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city—literally.

Best Education Apps for Android

Mobile technology, which is one of the most revolutionary productivity tools of all time, is an amazing way to help further your education. You can use your smartphones and tablets to help teach yourself new skills and learn new things. Here are some of the best education apps for Android.

SoloLearn

Price: Free

SoloLearn has tons of education courses on computer programming. All of them teach you a computer language. There is a range of languages available, including Python, Java, C++ and even JavaScrip. If you're into computer programming at all, you should look into these.

Quizlet

Price: Free

Quizlet is arguably the best flashcards app out there. You can use it for virtually any topic. You can practice terms for your class, memorize vocabulary terms, and more. It also includes foreign language support, images and audio, and you can share flashcards with friends. 

EdX

Price: Free

EdX offers courses from actual colleges, including computer programming, engineering, history, psychology, nutrition, statistics, and hundreds of others. It features online or offline video lectures, course announcements and handouts, and various tutorials. Anyone looking for higher education should have this app right now.

Khan Academy

Price: Free

Khan Academy is another education platform. It currently boasts over 10,000 instructional videos, classes, and other content. It deals with more typical education, such as mathematics, economics, history, science, and more. There is also a version specifically for younger kids and we highly recommend that one as well.

If we missed any of the best education apps for Android, tell us about them in the comments. You can find our latest app lists by referring to the link here.

Eleven-year-old James walked hand-in-hand with his parents, Ava and Richard Waters, through the Atlanta Christendom Market. It was only a few days before his favourite holiday, and he thought about what he hoped Santa would bring him. The most important item on his list was a new iPad, as his old one was already too slow for his games.

"Did Santa get my letter, Mum?" he asked innocently. His mum looked down at him and smiled.

"I'm sure he did, honey. Don't worry. In any case, Christmas is not really about what you receive, it's about spending time with your family and remembering all the good things that happened to you this year," his mother answered, hoping that her child wouldn't grow up to think that presents were an essential part of any holiday.

"I know, Mum. But I was really good this year! I deserve a gift!" James continued.

"Yes, you were good. I'm sure Santa knows that. Let's get some hot cocoa, OK?" his father suggested and pulled them towards a vendor (自动售货机).

As they continued walking, James suddenly yelled, "Mr. Williams!" He let go of his mum's hand and ran towards the direction of a man sitting on a bench by a tree.

"James!" his mum called out in a panic. The crowd was too big, and James was just a little boy. He could get lost easily. But James had reached his destination where his former neighbour Mr. Williams sat. "Mr. Williams! Do you remember me? I'm James," he asked the old man.

"Ah, yes, James. How are you, kid? Are you keeping up with your reading I used to encourage you to do?" Mr. Williams asked.

"Yes, I am. But I miss you, sir. Why are you here alone?" James wondered.

Unfortunately, Mr. Williams got sick around a year ago and had to miss about a year of work. He lost his job and it was hard for him to afford his apartment and find other employment. During the car ride back home, James'mum told him that their neighbour was probably homeless after losing his job.

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。

James had an idea that night and he wrote another letter to Santa , asking him to help his neighbour.

His mother read what he wrote and cried, unable to believe her son's kindness and thoughtfulness.

假定你是李华，你班上周五举行了主题为"出国游学的利与弊"的讨论。请你用英语写一篇报道，刊登在校英语报上。 内容包括：1. 出国游学的好处；2. 出国游学的弊端；3. 你的看法。

注意： 1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Twice cooked pork or double cooked pork is one of the most famous Sichuan pork  (dish). Its Chinese name is huiguorou,  means "returned to the pot meat". Pork is boiled in the pot first. Then it  (cook) again with other ingredients,  (include) broad bean paste (doubanjiang), fermented (发酵的) black soybeans (douchi), garlic, ginger, and so on.

It is said that the dish was created by a Chinese poet  (call) Su Dongpo in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Su Dongpo made a delicious pork dish for his friends one day. He cooked the pork in a pot, walked out of the house and  (complete) forgot about it. After he returned, he found that the simmering (炖的) pork  (turn) very soft. He tasted the pork sizzling (嘶嘶响) in its fat and found the pork had become softer and  (delicious) than with his previous boiling method. So, he returned it to the pot with the other ingredients. Su Dongpo impressed his friends  his dish.

Due to its original story  its taste, twice cooked pork has become very popular nationwide.

Gerald had a habit of waving his arms around wildly when he spoke as if trying to emphasize every single word he said.

Once Gerald was walking down the street when he1 a group of children playing nearby. He decided to go over and say hello. But as he2 the group, he started waving his arms3 in the air. The children stared at him in4 , wondering what on earth he was doing. Another time, when Gerald5 a meal, waving his arms, the waitress said, "I'm sorry, sir, but could you stop waving your6 ? It makes me dizzy (头晕)." "Oh, sorry about that. It is a bad habit," he said, feeling7 . But despite his best efforts, Gerald couldn't break his habit of wild gesture. He8 to wave his arms around everywhere he went,9 him strange looks.

One day, Gerald passed by a group of street10 . He noticed how elegantly they moved their bodies, their movements smooth and controlled. Suddenly, Gerald11 that he could learn to master his body language. So, he started12 . And slowly but surely, Gerald started to improve.13 , he could communicate with elegance, using his movements to convey emotions without losing14 . And people finally started to pay attention to what he was saying, instead of simply being15 by his wild moving arms.

So, as Gerald learned, mastering our body language can help us connect with others and convey our messages more effectively.

Follow the tips when buying food and you will start eating better at less cost.

Try your local farmer's market. I always check out my local farmer's market for produce, especially for fruits and vegetables that are in season.  Not only that but you'll be helping to stimulate (激发) your local economy by buying from local farmers and you get to interact with them too.

 You may not want a full blown home vegetable garden in your backyard but certain spices and vegetables can be grown for relatively cheap and without much daily maintenance. The greatest benefit of growing your own produce is that after the upfront cost of buying the seeds, the rewards are endless as long as you water and take care of the plants.  By doing so, you can learn more about the benefits of a home garden and how you can save money.

Join a food co-op (食品合作社). Joining a food co-op can really help you to save money on meat. Buy in large quantities in a food co-op and if you have an extra freezer, freeze the meat and eat it for the next month or two. Check out what kind of co-ops are available in your area and join one.  

Rethink your meals. Finally, try coming up with meals that use fresh ingredients but can be prepared in large quantities. That way you can easily reheat and eat again. Also, try cutting out frozen ready-made meals and TV dinners like pizzas and other frozen organic foods.  And you want to go organic for the health benefits too, right?

The next time San Franciscans take a cab, they may step into a car with no one behind the steering wheel (方向盘). Driverless taxis are now allowed to drive on the city's streets — with some conditions.

Last week, regulators of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to issue a novel permit to Cruise, the self-driving vehicle branch company of General Motors (GM). The first-of-its-kind permit allows Cruise to charge for rides, without a human driver in the car. Cruise had already been offering free rides in its self-driving cars, but the move allows the company to launch fully autonomous commercial operations in the Bay Area.

Cruise can operate just 30 autonomous vehicles without a safety driver, and the company can only charge for rides between 10 p. m. and 6 a. m. in neighbourhoods that are outside of the busy down town area. Weather conditions are also a factor: No autonomous taxi rides when there's heavy rain, heavy fog, heavy smoke, or snow in the forecast. Shared rides aren't allowed.

Cruise's technology is made up of a series of sensors and cameras built into a Chevrolet Bolt, an entirely electric car made by GM. Cruise has also announced plans for a car of their own, the Cruise Origin. The Cruise Origin lacks pedals (脚踏板), mirrors, a steering wheel and consists mostly of a sitting space, where passengers can face each other.

Supporters of self-driving vehicles say the technology has the possibility to reduce traffic deaths and injuries, expand transportation options, save money and lower the environmental impact of cars. As Waymo's former CEO John Krafcik said, "We can be good drivers when we are focused. But because we are human, we are often not focused."

While the metaverse (虚拟空间) may seem virtual to many people, it has provided Italian artist Elisa Laraia with a real-life trip to China, where she demonstrated the charm of technology through several works of art from her native land.

The three-day 11th China Popularized Science Products Exposition, in the city of Wuhu, concluded on Monday. With an exhibition area of 36,000-square-metres, it offered audiences a fresh look at science and technology through its panoramic (全景) virtual exhibition hall and highly interactive exhibits.

Multiple leading sci-tech achievements and cutting-edge products were introduced and displayed. For Elisa, the exhibition provided a rare opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the metaverse concept and China's development in this field.

Back home in Italy, Elisa is a professor at the School of Sculpture at the Naples Academy of Fine Arts, and director of Laboratorio Permanent e di Arte Pubblica (LAP) — a permanent public art workshop. Over a period of years, she has become increasingly attracted by her Chinese students, taking more interest in Chinese art and culture. One of her Chinese students has been serving as LAP's Chinese liaison (联络人) and invited her to attend the exhibition in Wuhu, bringing along some art works from Italy.

Elisa grasped the opportunity to see China for the first time, and brought a series of works by seven artists from the Naples Academy of Fine Arts to be shown at the event. The seven artworks integrate cutting-edge concepts, such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence, with realistic topics such as environmental pollution and social resources. During her trip to Wuhu, Elisa also delivered a speech on the theme of the metaverse and art education. "I found that many works focus very much on improving the experience of the exhibitors, allowing them to integrate into the works of art," said Elisa. "The various technological exhibits in the exhibition hall also allow people to en vision the future."

She added that exploring the impact of technology and art on society is a topic she continues to pay attention to, and this experience has provided more inspiration for her future teaching activities.

Jake was a nine-year-old boy of an orphan's home (孤儿院), one of ten children supported by what contributions the home could secure on a continuous struggle. There was very little to eat, but at Christmas there always seemed to be a little more than usual, and the home seemed a little warmer. It was a time for more than usual enjoyment, but more than this, there was an orange.

At Christmas time each child received an orange; the only time of year that such a rare item was provided, and it was coveted (垂涎) by each child like no other thing they ever possessed. They would save it for several days, admiring it, feeling it, loving it, and contemplating the moment when they would eat it. Truly, many of them would wait until New Year's Day or later to eat it.

This Christmas Day, Jake had disobeyed the regulations of the orphan's home in some manner and his punishment was loss of the orange privilege. After a year of waiting for this rare occasion, and this most desired of all rewards, it was to be denied. Jake spent the Christmas Day empty and alone. It even seemed that the other children didn't want to associate with a person who didn't have an orange. Night time arrived and this was the worst time of all for Jake; he could not sleep. Silently, he cried, mostly because he didn't have an orange like the other kids.

A soft hand placed on Jake's shoulder shocked him momentarily and an object was quickly pressed into his hands. The donor disappeared into the dark of the room, leaving Jake with what he did not immediately identify as an orange. Not a regular run-of-the-orange, but one from parts of nine other oranges. Nine other highly prized oranges that would, of necessity, be eaten this day instead of several days hence.

African American Heroes

Bessie Coleman

The skies had never seen a pilot like Bessie Coleman before. She was the first African American woman to obtain an international pilot's license, flying to new heights that Black people in the United States had never reached before. But as a Black woman in the 1920s, she faced many barriers because of her race and sex. She would say that "the air is the only place free from prejudice(偏见)."

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

Nothing was going to stop Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. from becoming a pilot. Not his white classmates at West Point, a military academy, refusing to be his roommate. Or being banned from an all-white officers' club, even though he was an officer himself. Or being rejected from the Army Air Corps, an early version of the Air Force, because he was African American.

Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells was born into slavery in Mississippi on July 16, 1862. After moving to Tennessee when she was about 20, Wells began writing for Black newspapers, speaking out against segregated schools—which forced Black children to go to separate schools—and other forms of discrimination(歧视) in the southern states.

Katherine Johnson

The stars were always within reach for Katherine Johnson. Using her mathematics skills, she helped NASA send astronauts to the moon and return them safely home. One of her biggest achievements at NASA was helping calculate the path of the country's first human spaceflight in 1961, making sure astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. had a safe trip. A year later she helped figure out John Glenn's orbit of the planet, another American first. In 1969, she calculated the path of Neil Armstrong's historic mission to the moon on Apollo 11.

Kilimandjaro was a popular place for soccer fans who went to watch Middlesbrough F. C. play over the weekend to eat after the game. Waka Waka Chicken was one of the restaurant's signature dishes. 

Everything seemed normal for the owner of the restaurant, Apollo, who always values the virtue of honesty, and his waiters. Customers were flocking in, and service was running smoothly that day. Apollo, to be honest, wasn't even there. He was having a good time with his family, completely unaware of what was going on in his restaurant. He had no idea that something unexpected was about to happen and that he'd be getting a rather awkward phone call from the waiter. 

At about 11：00 a. m, three guys walked in, clearly interested in sitting down and eating some food. There's a good chance they came from out of town and were fans of the away team. At the very least, the staff could detect a difference in their accents. It wasn't long before they were attended to by a waiter who took their orders. After that, everything appeared to be going well…The three friends were glad they had chosen Kilimandjaro. Waka Waka Chicken with cheese was enjoyed by them. From their expression, the staff could tell these three guys were very satisfied with the food. 

About one hour later, the three friends were prepared to pay for their meals. The total cost of the food was £35. They reached for their credit cards and handed them over as the waiter approached their table. However, they were shocked when the waiter informed them that they could only pay in cash. None of them carried cash with them. At this time, the waiter was asked to go to another table to take orders. Realizing the last train back home was to depart in an hour, the three friends had other ideas…

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。

On returning, the waiter was surprised the three guys had gone without paying.

Two weeks later ， Apollo received an unexpected letter with £35 attached.

假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，你校举办的英语学习网络论坛邀请到了著名诗人William Smith在线做主题为"How to Write and Enjoy English Poems"的专题讲座。请你在讲座前作简要发言，内容包括：1. 表示欢迎和感谢；2. 介绍嘉宾和活动流程；3. 对听众提出要求。

注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 开头结尾已给好，不计入词数。

Dear fellow students, 

Now let's welcome Mr. Smith!

Zhang Zening,  hanfu enthusiast in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, started an extraordinary journey eight years ago  (bring) this traditional Chinese clothing back to life.  (inspire) by ancient murals (壁画), Zhang, 41, studied the artistry of hanfu in various  (museum), transforming two-dimensional paintings into tangible and  (wear) pieces. 

Her extraordinary craftsmanship has not only delighted hanfu enthusiasts but as well aroused the  (curious) of young minds, giving them the opportunity to wear historically significant clothing during museum visits. 

Zhang firmly believed that hanfu serves  a gateway into the past, allowing people to  (true) connect with their cultural heritage. Since 2020, Zhang, the owner of Helu Hanfu Studio,  (cooperate) with women's re-employment organizations, seeking full-time stay-at-home women with sewing skills,  corresponds (一致) with her need for the production of hanfu.