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Walking alone on a remote beach in southwest Florida, I was surprised to hear splashes coming from the water. As I walked in the 1  of the sounds, I saw a manatee(海牛) show its head out of the water, 2 a great snuffling(带鼻音的) breath. It seemed that it was in 3 and trying to get out of it. 

I'd never seen a 4  like this before. I wanted to 5 , but there was no one else on the beach. So I went into the shallow water and went toward the animal. I came 6 enough to make out the manatee. Then, a second manatee, much smaller, appeared beside it. 7 , the manatees were also moving toward me. Soon I was 8 by several manatees. I could clearly see the larger manatee 9 the little one up with her flipper(鳍状肢) and pushed it to the 10 beside me. 

As the two slipped underwater, two other manatees moved up from behind, one on either side, 11 gently against my body as they swam past. They circled and12  the action, this time 13 by the mother and her baby. I held my hand out touching their back as they passed me. Since they obviously enjoyed touching me, I began 14 each of them as they swam by. 

I stood there enjoying the scene, 15 to move, until finally the rising tide forced me back to the shore. Later I knew exactly what took place that morning. The manatees 16 me in their celebration of a birth and I was welcome to meet the 17 member of their family. 

During that unexpected scene, I felt more involved in the rhythms of 18 on our earth than ever. Each year, I head for that 19 for a quiet little birthday picnic on the shore. After all, you never know who might 20 up for your party. 

Is there a single word that motivates us more than "weekend"? It's like the promise of a sweet holiday following what seems like long-time exhaustion. It's the spring in our step that gets bouncier with each passing day — until by Friday, we're practically bumping our heads against the ceiling.

The trouble is that the weekend is a rip-off. You think you're getting 48 hours of unconditional downtime, but reality takes a discount. In fact, it takes most of Sunday. That's when anxiety comes creeping in and another countdown begins: 12 hours until Monday. Sure, the weekend is free time. But the mounting stress of an incoming Monday can ease any joy you might get from a Sunday evening.

That feeling is so common among the Monday-to-Friday crowd that there's even more than one name for it: the Sunday Scaries, or Sunday Fear Syndrome. Going from a countdown to the weekend to a countdown to Monday can be difficult. Even monster. com — a website that specializes in binding humans to the Monday-to-Friday cycle — admits it's a problem. In a survey, Monster found that 76% of Americans have "really had" Sunday night blues.

For most people, Sunday is no holiday at all. It may all come down to the same problem: We can't stop thinking about tomorrow. Even worse, we may develop some downright unhealthy coping strategies for that transition from weekends to Monday. Some might resists — staying up late, milking every minute of a fleeting Sunday in the form of mind-numbing distractions.

But why should Monday cast such a long and fearful shadow on our lives? Maybe it's because the counter is reset and the weekend, or happiness, seems at furthest point. If, like most of us, you have a tolerable job, but don't much like the whole idea of working, there are plenty of ways to make Mondays a little less stressful. Most importantly, don't leave any unsettled Friday business hanging over the weekend. So, clear the decks and tie up loose ends.

Human responses to moral dilemmas (两难选择) can be influenced by statements written by the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The findings indicate that users may underestimate the extent to which their own moral judgments can be influenced by the chatbot. 

Sebastian Krigel and colleagues asked ChatGPT multiple times whether it is right to sacrifice (牺牲) the life of one person in order to save the lives of five others. They found that ChatGPT wrote random statements arguing both for and against sacrificing one life, indicating that it is not biased towards a certain moral stance (立场). 

The authors then presented 767 U. S. participants, who were on average 39 years old, with a dilemma whether to sacrifice one person's life to save five others. Before answering, participants read a statement provided by ChatGPT arguing either for or against sacrificing one life to save five. Statements were from either a moral advisor or ChatGPT. After answering, participants were asked whether the statement they read influenced their answers.

Eighty percent of participants reported that their answers were not influenced by the statements they read. However, the authors found that the answers participants believed they would have provided without reading the statements were still more likely to agree with the moral stance of the statement they did read than with the opposite stance. This indicates that participants may have underestimated the influence of ChatGPT's statements on their own moral judgments.

The authors suggest that the potential for chatbots to influence human moral judgments highlights the need for education to help humans better understand artificial intelligence. They propose that future research should design chatbots that either decline to answer questions requiring a moral judgment or answer these questions by providing multiple arguments and warnings. 

Family-Friendly Events in January

ZooLights: Glow Wild Jan. 1-19

The Phoenix Zoo's yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 19, allowing families one or more opportunities to enjoy the city's zoo, with millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities.

Glow Wild, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. , Phoenix, phoenixzoo. org, $11. 95 members, $13. 95 general admission. 

Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts Jan. 4-18

The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts features the work of established and emerging artists, including those who create woodwork, metal crafts, food items, art, photography and gifts. 

On Macdonald, off of Main Street in Downtown Mesa, dtmesafest. com, free admission. 

Family Fun Winterfest Jan. 4

OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in. This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snowflake crafts and face painting to go with various stands set up by local sellers, with food and other offerings for sale at the event. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, odyseainthedesert. com, free. 

Youth Fine Arts Course Jan. 18-Mar. 7

Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eight-week youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring mentally stimulating sessions for all. 

Mesa Art Center, 1 E. Main St, Mesa, mesaartscenter. com, $93. 

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There was a man who had four sons. He wanted them to learn not to judge things too quickly. So, he sent them each (go) and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in spring, the second in summer, the third in autumn, and the last in winter. When they came back, he called them together to describe they had seen. The first son said that the tree was covered green buds and full of hope. The second son said no — it was full of blossoms smelled sweet and looked beautiful, and it was the most (elegance) thing he had ever seen. The third son disagreed. He said it was ripe and had lots of fruit. The (young) son disagreed with all of them. He said it was ugly and bent. The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they each (see) only one season in the tree's life. He told them that they couldn't judge tree, or person, by only one season. The pleasure, joy, and love that came from life could only be measured at the end, all the seasons were up.

Kate and Sandy are American students. They 1  sisters. They live 2  now. Kate is 3  than Sandy. She likes living in town very much. Kate thinks living in town is 4  than 5  in the country. There are more parks shops and cinemas in town than in the country. She especially likes the lights in town. She thinks the lights 6  are more beautiful than the stars. She likes to read and reads 7  than Sandy. Often Kate reads until very late at night. Sandy likes the country 8 . She thinks the country life is quiet. There is less noise and fewer cars. She likes to visit her Aunt Peggy. She often helps her aunt 9  her work. Sandy likes to run. She runs faster than Kate. In the country Sandy can longer than in town. She also thinks running in the country 10  the most exciting thing to do.

Plant a tree!

What's causing global warming? Is it man-made? Or are temperatures simply changing naturally? Whatever the case, we can at least try to slow things down. But how?

The Wilderness Project has an idea. . If the earth has more trees, greenhouse gases will be reduced, and this will help stop global warming.  and improve air quality.

. In Belgium, the Organization for Forests worked with farmers to help them plant more trees. In Spain, the Canopy Project plants one tree for every Spaniard (西班牙人) in order to improve the environment. In Germany, a teenager named Felix Finkbine has been leading a global movement to plant more trees. .

Now, lots of people all over the world have already been planting more trees. In fact, if everyone plants one tree, just one, it will do great good to our environment.

So, what can you do to help? , although you need to get advice on how to look after it. Or you can join a tree planting project such as the ones mentioned above to help save the earth.

So, go on, plant a tree…and save the earth!

A. Maybe you can buy a young tree to grow

B. They suggest that we should plant more trees

C. Another question is how quickly the sea level will rise

D. Many countries are calling on people to plant more trees

E. What's more, they improve human health by producing oxygen (氧气)

F. He was nine when he came up with the idea of planting trees around the world

G．Farmers don't want to go and help them plant more trees.

Our culture is the system we use to build our identity. All living things are part of a culture. Even animals have a culture! So, what is culture? It's the way we behave in a group. It begins with each individual family. Within our families we do things to build relationships with each other. This can include routines like daily housework and weekly shopping. It also includes traditions. Traditions are activities that are repeated on a regular basis.

Culture is not limited to individual family groups. The real strength of culture is in larger community groups. These larger groups are called societies. Every society makes rules for itself. It decides how people should act in different situations. Some of these rules are written down. Some are just things that are naturally expected of all members of that society.

Often, cultures can be recognized by what the people believe. Cultures are also known by what they choose to include in their art. Sometimes cultures may be formed by people who speak the same language. Cultures may also be known for their customs, including the foods they make and the things they do.

Our cultures help us understand who we are and what we believe. There are very strong feelings connecting us to our own society. 'Two different sutures may disagree. on something, especially if they both feel strongly about it. When that happens, war is a common result. People are learning better ways to communicate with each other. The more we communicate, the more we appreciate the differences in cultures.

Recently, a video story has spread among people. James Anthony has cleaned the halls of Hickerson Primary School for 15 years. Although he is deaf, he never complains. Instead, he greets every child and teacher with a smile. Teachers and children love him very much and call him Mr. James.

On the day Anthony turned 60, the school wanted to give him a very special surprise. That day when Anthony walked into a classroom a group of children start to sign and sing Happy Birthday " to him. Anthony stated smiling as usual. Then his jaw dropped open and he laughed for joy as he realized what was going on. A few teachers sled the kids through the whole song as Anthony watched. A wide smile was on his face. As they finished, tears came out from his eyes.

Scott, secretary of the school said, "The children love and respect Mr. James. They give him high fives in the halls, and he even teaches them sign language. Today he has put smiles on faces all around the world.

I had a secret. I had been considering the decision for some time, but hadn't discussed it with anyone. As an English Language Arts teacher in my fourth year, I had to leave my beloved profession.

I kept praying for a sign to stay, but my father was very ill and needed someone to take care of him. Although many students liked my class and I had received hundreds of letters from former students appreciating my influence on their lives, I still made this difficult decision. 

It was nearing the end of what I had come to think of as my last year. A senior named Lyric, who was my assistant, asked if I could meet him and another student named Ari for dinner to discuss how to prepare for college. I agreed but didn't think anything of it.

It was on a Saturday evening and my schedule for that day was already packed. I attended an academic conference that morning and then spent the next four hours at the boys' basketball game where I was the assistant coach of the school team. By the time the game ended, I had about an hour to get to the dinner. I was so tired that I almost called Lyric to re-schedule. But I had promised, so I got in my car and headed to the restaurant.

As I was walking up to the restaurant, I saw Lyric, Ari, and Sal, another former student, all dressed up. I asked Lyric, "Why are you guys so dressed up?" He responded, "Follow us and you'll see. "The three of them led me to the outside patio (露台) where there was a long table full of some forty students. They had decorated the patio with fairy lights and flowers, and the table was adorned (装饰) with a beautiful tablecloth and candles. They had even prepared my favorite dishes and drinks!

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When they saw me, they all stood up and started clapping. 

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A week later, I was voted Teacher of the Year. 

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Dear Chris 

Yours,

Li Hua

When Li Bai, Master Cen, Dan Qiusheng and others fly freely like elves into the colorful clouds, line "together with you I'll wipe out the cares often thousands ages" comes to life with vivid imagery; when the magnificent Chang'an of the prosperous Tang Dynasty appeared, suddenly we understood it meant by "Looking back, I believe it must be Chang'an right at the end of the red sunset". The movie Chang'an has transformed many Tang poems that (memorize) during school days into real scenes. If we treat it as a textbook, the best way is naturally to preview before (watch) the movie, and consolidate and understand the poems after watching it.

the middle adulthood to the twilight years, Gao Shi's and Li Bai's destinies and encounters (gradual) diverged further and further apart. Li Bai became famous as a young man, but in his old age he made a mistake and ended up with (charge) of rebellion. Lost and frustrated for most of his life, he (choose) the wrong man and stood on the wrong side. On the other hand, Gao Shi achieved success in (he) later years, taking every step cautiously. When (face) with pleas for help from his good friend, he could not do anything. It is not just a lesson in literature; it is more like a lesson in life.

When I studied in my high school, I did an experiment about how the temperature affected the growth of a plant. That experiment made me 1  that science teaches us the domino effect (多米诺效应) in the environment. It teaches people our 2  so we know where we are from. That day I 3  decided to be a scientist and that will be my greatest ambition in life. Ever since that day I have studied harder 4  in all my science-related subjects. After school I do much research on how I can become a 5  scientist in the future. 

One of my 6  in becoming a scientist is Barbara McClintock. She has been awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. At 25 she already had her PhD in botany and after that she started her 7  as the leader in the development of maize cytogenetics (玉米细胞遗传学) and she was 8  to that research for the rest of her life. 

If I am lucky and given the 9  to achieve my ambition as a scientist, I want to be like Doctor McClintock. She 10  something that helped the other scientists 11  the thing about genetics that did not just help her generation but also the future generation. 

I know I will be able to achieve my 12  as long as I put my heart and perseverance into it. If I am lucky enough to achieve my goal, I will share my 13  with all the kids who also love science and want to become scientists. My future will be as 14  as the stars in the night sky. My future is still far but I will make the most of all in the 15  to achieve my greatest ambition of becoming a scientist.

Benefits of attending a concert

There are more reasons than just having a good time why attending a concert can be good for you. 

You'll burn calories

Most concerts involve a lot of standing, jumping and dancing, which can help you to burn calories that you would otherwise hold onto. Attending a concert may not be the most direct form of exercise, but it's definitely better than sitting on the couch watching TV. So if you enjoy dancing and singing along to music, this is a great way to burn some calories and get your heart rate going while you're enjoying your favorite music.

Raise your spirits

. The excitement of purchasing a ticket, preparing for the show, attending with friends, and savoring the moments can provide happy memories and feelings for several weeks at a time. The expense is well worth the positive experience you will have when you hear your favorite band play live. 

Discover new sounds

Most bands will offer an opening act or two to get the crowd excited and on their feet. Attending a concert gives you a chance to experience their music live and discover new sounds that you didn't know you liked. For most people, music has a huge impact on mood, and finding music you love helps to improve your mood.

If you are still debating whether or not to purchase a ticket that may seem like a large expense, consider the alternative.  Attending a concert is a great way to spend on the everlasting memories.

A. These acts may be bands or persons you have never heard of.

B. It's a great way to appreciate the concert that you are dying to see.

C. Attending a concert is a fun activity which can help boost your emotions.

D. Even the walk from the parking lot to the concert can burn some calories.

E. A concert is a great opportunity to be surrounded by people in a safe area.

F. You can enjoy all the benefits above or spend another night watching TV.

G. If you're thinking about purchasing a ticket, consider the following reasons.

From losing your wallet in the subway to a newly-broken part in your car, the planet closest to the Sun is often blamed for life's misfortunes, big and small. You may hear responsibility placed on "Mercury retrograde (水星逆行), referring to how the planet appears to move backward in its march across our sky fora few weeks about every four months. The apparent backward movement of Mercury is an actual astronomical phenomenon, but its connection to happenings on Earth is largely denied as pseudoscience.

Still, the idea that Mercury holds power over our communication is popular in the West. Retrograde motion has captured sky-gazing humans' attention for millennia. Among ancient astronomers' Earth-centric ideas about the heavens, a celestial body appearing to move backward would've presented an eye-catching sight. Indeed, the apparent retrograde motion of planets was documented quite early in human history. Mercury retrograde was probably first documented by Babylonian astronomers around the 7th century B.C., says Mathieu Ossende, a historian.

The idea that the positions and motion of celestial bodies could predict the fates of a nation, a ruler, a harvest, or an event endured into medieval Europe. "You'd have someone really powerful go to an astrologer and say, ‘I want to surround a castle or attack my enemies, what's a good time?'" says Nicholas Campion, an expert of cosmology culture. Mercury in retrograde was believed to prevent such endeavors, as well as these astrologers' divinations (占卜). In fact, Campion adds, some astrologers might say they couldn't read the chart when Mercury was in retrograde.

Mercury isn't actually moving backward in its orbit around the Sun. Retrograde motion is an optical illusion caused by all the planets moving at different speeds from one another. It's kind of like driving on a highway with multiple lanes going the same direction, explains Carolyn Ernst, a planetary scientist. If you're passing a car in another lane that's going more slowly, it might appear to move backward compared to you, despite going in the same direction, and vice versa. That's what happens when Mercury laps Earth.

Recently, a new kind of tourism has sprung (出现) up in China. Called "special forces (特种兵) style tourism", this new kind of tourism is mainly about visiting many places of interest in a short period, most often on weekends. Most of these visitors are college students.

Yu Yinghua, a college student in Shanghai, is one of them. The 22-year-old started the "special forces style tourism" in March after she was attracted by such experiences of some travel bloggers. "After staying a long time at school, I'm hungry to take trips in my spare time," said Yu, "Now it's time! Spring has come and we can go out to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery."

Most of her trips were inspired by understanding from her daily life, such as a place mentioned in a chat with friends. "But making a plan spot in the city, she was able to find a lot of information and learn more about these sites. That would help her save time when traveling on-site and enjoy the sites better."

Unlike Yu who traveled in nearby cities, Chen Junjun, a doctoral student in Shanghai likes to travel far to get rid of academic stress. In April, the 24-year-old took a two-day trip to Xi'an, Shaanxi province. During her trip, she visited all the scenic sites in the city. "With many academic responsibilities, such a trip can bring color to my life." said Chen.

Even so, the 24-year-old added that such tourism is not suitable for everyone. Chen said that it's labor-consuming (耗费体力的) as visitors have to visit as many sites as possible in a short period. To some degree such trips are not as flexible (灵活的) as days-long trips in which you can change your plan as you like. "Thus, a great deal of energy and a calm mind are needed for this kind of tourism," said Chen.

Two of the saddest words in the English language are "if only". I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they express regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.

My father is famous in our family for saying, "Take the extra minute to do it right." I always try to live by the "extra minute" rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an "if only" moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp comers of a glass coffee table.

I don't only avoid (避免) those "if only" moments when it comes to safety. it's equally important to avoid "if only" in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say, "I love you" or "I forgive you." When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn't be here. But then I thought about the fact that he's 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn't give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.

I know there will still be occasions when I have to say "if only" about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality (可能发生的事). And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I'm doing the right thing. I'm buying myself peace of mind and that's the best kind of insurance (保障) for my emotional well-being.

Beyond the blue: Some of the best aquariums worldwide

Georgia Aquarium

Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium is among the world's largest aquariums featuring more than 11 million gallons of water and over 500 different species. The aquarium also offers behind-the-scene tours, animal encounters, and even sleepovers for a truly immersive experience.

S. E. A. Aquarium

S. E. A. Aquarium in Singapore is not only one of the largest but also one of the most impressive aquariums in the world. The aquarium is home to over 100, 000 marine animals, including more than 1, 000 species from different regions across the globe. It has 45 different habitats and 10 different zones, each with a distinct underwater environment that ranges from the tropical coral reefs to the chilly Antarctic Ocean. 

Dubai Aquarium

Dubai Aquarium &Underwater Zoo is a must-visit when in Dubai. It houses over 140 species of aquatic animals, including the world's largest collection of sand tiger sharks. The aquarium also features three large ecological zone exhibits, each with unique marine life. However, the highlight of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is the 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel that takes visitors on a memorizing journey below the aquarium's surface.

Oceanográfic

As the largest aquarium in Europe, Oceanográfic in Valencia, Spain offers tourists an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world's major ecosystems and see unique marine animals up close. As tourists walk through the aquarium, they will witness diverse marine life. The aquarium even has a walk-in see-through shark tunnel, which is one of the best in the world.

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Dear David, 

Yours, 

Li Hua