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Nature, while beautiful, could also be unpredictable and merciless. But most importantly, we bear in mind that in the darkest times, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel, just like Mrs. Evans' cabin light.

One bright summer day, my friend Peter and I decided to venture into the unexplored trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Blessed with rich biodiversity and fascinating landscapes, the national park seemed a perfect getaway. Little did we know that our casual hike would soon turn into an unexpected personal incident, forever engraved in our memories.

We set off early in the morning, equipped with our backpacks and a map that was supposed to guide us through the winding trails. The sun was up, casting long shadows on the forest floor as we set off on our journey. We trekked (艰难行走)， laughed, and marveled at the beauty of nature around us.

As we trekked through the dense forests, taking in the natural wonders around us, we couldn't help but feel a sense of adventure coursing through our veins. The trail was rugged and uneven, but we persevered through the challenging landscape.

Midway through our expedition, we stumbled upon a breathtaking waterfall, its glistening waters cascading down the rocks in a quiet and peaceful melody. We sat down by the water's edge, taking a moment to get lost in the beauty of nature. The cool mist from the waterfall enveloped us, and we felt refreshed and energetic.

As the day wore on, we ventured deeper into the wilderness, eager to explore every corner of this natural paradise. We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature that just didn't notice our way and it seemed that we could not find the way back to the familiar part of the forest.

Panicking, we scrambled to find our way back but the dense vegetation and winding trails only served to confuse us further. We tried to remember any possible signs that might lead us back. No sooner had we celebrated our return to the clear trails than something worse happened.

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Signature dishes of Sichuan cuisine include hot and sour noodles with sea cucumber. This noodle dish has around 200 years of history. Gold thread noodles  (originate) in Henan province and then spread to Jiangyisu and Zhejiang provinces, before  (reach) Sichuan. The noodle dish changed a little bit as it moved, adapting  local habits.

In Sichuan, local chefs add the  (good) soup to the noodle, in which chicken  (boil) for eight hours before being filtered (过滤) to make it nearly as clear as water. In Sichuan cuisine, we can find  traces of many other cuisines, including those from Shandong, Shanxi provinces and Zhejiang,  Sichuan is an inclusive (包容) place with many migrants from other parts of the country.

Sichuan cuisine enjoys wide  (popular) in China. Thanks to Sichuan hotpot, the spicy flavors have tickled the taste buds of diners all over the country. According to a report on the Sichuan cuisine industry,  (issue) in October by the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, by the second quarter of 2022, the number of Sichuan cuisine restaurants had reached 320,000,  (account) for 31.3 percent of the total number of restaurants in China.

I still remember the first day of high school. As a freshman, I was both excited and 1 . I didn't know anyone, and I wasn't sure how I would 2 . But little did I know, my high school experience would end up being one of the most transformative times in my life

One of the biggest challenges I faced in high school was 3  management. I was involved in several extracurricular 4  including the debate team and student government, and I found it difficult to 5  my schoolwork with my other commitments. However, over time, I learned how to prioritize and manage my time effectively. I discovered that by setting clear goals and creating a 6  I could accomplish everything I wanted to without making a mess of my school life.

Another important lesson I learned in high school was the 7  of hard work. I had always been a good student, but in high school, I was challenged to 8  myself even further and strive for 9  in everything I did. Whether it was a difficult math problem or a challenging essay, I learned to 10  the struggle and persevere through difficult tasks. This 11  and way of work would serve me well in college and beyond.

High school was also a time of 12  growth for me. I made new friends, 13  my interests, and discovered who I was as a person. I was 14  to new ideas and perspectives through my classes and extracurricular activities, and these experiences helped shape my 15  and values.

As an author and journalist, I recognize how lucky I am to be following my childhood ambitions, but I would be lying if I said there aren't regular periods when that passion weakens.Losing the spark for work may be a sign that you need to change careers, but such an extreme move is not always possible. Fortunately, recent studies show some practical strategies to reignite their passion and motivation.

Hold the belief that one's passion can be developed. According to a study by Patricia Chen, people's mindsets fall into two main parts. The fit-theorists believe there is a job fit for every individual and finding the right job determines one's happiness and success at work.

They believe that passion is developed through a learning process within any chosen job.

Set small achievable goals. Chen's findings agree with other psychological researches.One of the most useful techniques is "proximal (近端) goal setting". This is particularly useful when you feel overwhelmed with a new big project, in which the challenge is so great, and the reward so distant that you struggle to restart the fire. Then they are much quicker to complete, allowing you to enjoy the warm feeling of satisfaction when you tick them off your plan.

Take action. Taking some time to think about our overall goals, looking for the benefits that our work is providing to others, reaching out to inspirational colleagues and setting out a plan with small rewards-these are simple actions that we could all take to boost our enthusiasm.

Take up a hobby. This could also give you a sense of purpose and achievement, so that your job is not the only place to find satisfaction in your life.

A. The develop-theorists, in contrast, think differently.

B. Most people keep up their passion in regular periods.

C. It can undoubtedly cheer you up when work is just work.

D. These studies suggest a few other ways of regaining your passion.

E. To apply this technique, you would split the project into bite-size tasks.

F. Many people are losing their enthusiasm for the careers they once loved.

G. Setting a distant target to struggle to achieve can offer you a greater reward.

Alcohol has long been an important part of workplace culture. In almost all aspects of life, regular alcohol consumption has even been encouraged: from college and university all through to the workplace either to strengthen relationship or to uplift spirits. Hosting meetings at bars and restaurants with drinks flowing is even part of some companies' business strategy, through which potential business partners get drunk together to become friends, so they can trust each other not to harm the other person's professional interests.

Although some employees welcome alcohol into their work lives, the emphasis on drinking culture in the workplace doesn't suit all. Research from 2019, conducted by researchers at the University of Stavanger in Norway, found that when employers or supervisors initiate drinking, employees feel it their obligation to participate. And among people in the UK, half of those surveyed by researchers at the University of Stirling in Scotland admitted to being pressured into drinking alcohol by colleagues and family. It also showed that generally, men felt forced into drinking more often than women, with men 20% more likely to be encouraged into drinking by their colleagues and 37% more by their bosses.

Yet, as central as drinking is to workplace socialisation and strategy, there are signs that some companies are re-thinking the role of alcohol in professional settings. After all, many workers don't drink for personal reasons, and interactions involving alcohol at work can cause anxiety. The increasingly large population of Gen Zers (Z世代，网生代) are pushing for deeper and calmer conversations without alcohol.

According to a survey of 2,400 workers and 250 employees in the UK from Totaljobs, more than one in three workers see drinking with colleagues as outdated. Tactics (策略，方法) like non-alcoholic options and bonding activities that aren't dependent on alcohol not only create a more inclusive environment for non-drinkers where they feel equally valued, and are welcome, but a space where staff who do drink feel comfortable - then everyone wins.

Rio de Janeiro, a colourful urban area divided by forest-covered mountains and edged by golden coastlines, has long attracted international tourists with its samba-fuelled nights and spectacular landscapes. Now, the "Marvellous City", as it's known by Brazilians, is appealing to a new type of traveller with its Digital Nomad Visa, which was launched across the country last year. The local government has been pushing ahead with investments to make the city increasingly suitable for remote workers, including improving connectivity with citywide 5G coverage.

Rio-born people cherish playing sports, being in nature and socialising after working hours, and it's this work-life balance that makes Rio so appealing to digital nomads over other Brazilian cities. The beaches, forest hikes and numerous outdoor drinking spots are all on the doorstep of anyone who lives in the South Zone, making it easy to slip into a fun activity once the laptop has been closed for the day.

Getting residency in Brazil was once very complex and troublesome, but the Digital Nomad Visa has made the process easier. It enables visitors to keep their current employment in another country while allowing stays of one year, with the option of renewing for another 12 months. Applicants must provide proof of work and earn at least USS1,500(￡1,200) per month or have US$18,000 (￡14,400) in savings.

Rio is a bit more expensive than Sao Paulo, but still, compared to Western prices, it's just really good value. Inland neighbourhoods such as Flamengo, Botafogo and Catete are cheaper options that are still located near beaches, hikes and vibrant nightlife.

However, Brazil's reputation of crime can alarm some digital nomads considering making the move to Rio. Though most violent crimes occur in poor areas, travellers are required to avoid theft or being robbed.

English isn't widely spoken throughout Rio. It's worth learning some Portuguese basics before going to Rio or doing a Portuguese course upon arriving for longer-term residents.

When you are struggling with your mental health, getting active may be one of the last things you feel like doing. But if you can muster the energy, evidence shows that exercise has a powerfully beneficial effect. One 2019 study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that physical activity is an effective prevention strategy for depression. Another 2015 paper found that exercise can be as helpful in treating mild to moderate depression as antidepressants and psychotherapy.

"We have known for a long time that exercise promotes physiological and neurochemical (神经化学的) responses that make you feel good," says Prof Nanette Mutrie of the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences. When we exercise, the brain releases endorphins, as well as dopamine and serotonin. "Very often, these same chemicals form part of antidepressant drugs, leading to the happy feelings," she says.

There is also a psychological component to exercise that makes us feel good, says Mutrie. "When you're exercising, you are improving your self-esteem, mastering a new task and meeting new people. All these work together to help lift up spirits."

Jermaine Johnson, another personal trainer suggests avoiding cardio, like running. "That can raise the heart rate and fuel your anxiety," he says. Instead, he suggests that you try strength training. Because you can measure your progress with weight training - heavier weights or more repetitions- you will be able to see how much you are improving, which could lift your mood.

Finally, the act of putting on a pair of trainers can, on its own, be a form of self-care. "Even if you leave after a few minutes, you've already achieved something just by going to the gym," says Johnson. Focus on the fact that you went to the gym in the first place, not that you left. And take everything one step at a time. You're in control.

While attractions like the Shard and the London Eye offer excellent perspectives, they're always busy and ticket prices are steep. But with a little insider knowledge, you can save your pounds and bag your skyline photos without the crowds through accessing the following viewpoints.

Parliament Hill

London is mostly flat, but if you know where to look there are a few hills that provide natural (and free) high points offering city views with a side order of fresh air.

One of the most central is Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath - at 98m, one of London's highest natural viewpoints. From here, on a clear day, you can sit on the park bench that featured in movies like Run Fatboy Run and Notes on a Scandal.

Entry fee: free

The Garden Museum Tower

If you exit left out of Westminster station, battle your way over the bridge and then turn right, past the view of Big Ben and walk along the south side of the Thames, you'll come to a medieval (中世纪的) church.

While you might be interested in British garden design, it's the 14th-Century tower that's the main attraction for photographers. Climb the 131 steps of the narrow spiral staircase and you'll emerge onto one of the finest riverside viewpoints in the city - with views across to the Palace of Westminster on the right.

Entry fee: Adult f16, or Tower only 4

The IFS Cloud Cable Car

If you want to soar over London in a glass pod, the obvious place to go is the London Eye. But a cheaper and crowd-free alternative is to ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car.

The views are impressive at any time, but the Cable Car stays open late, so you can even enjoy magnificent sunsets from the west-facing side or admire the twinkling city lights after dark.

Entry fee: E6 one-way

Seabird, Southwark

London has no shortage of rooftop venues (场所) offering knockout cityscape views, so it can be hard to pick just one or two. But for location, angles and a great experience, it doesn't get much better than Seabird, on the 14th floor of the Hoxton hotel in Southwark with nothing to block views on three sides.

Entry fee: Buy a drink: draught beer costs￡6.50 or small glass of wine is￡9；a portion of olives costs ￡5.

I'd had a rather stressful day at work. It didn't help that I'd also had another argument with my teenaged daughter that morning. By the time I arrived home, I eagerly anticipated（期盼）getting my evening walk to clear my mind. It was getting cloudier and I could tell that rain was coming. No problem. I would be home long before the liquid sunshine fell.

The intense walk worked off much of my energy. I slowed my pace, but a quick glance down shocked me. The cutest Jack Russell Terrier had appeared out of nowhere and was keeping pace beside me. I knelt to pet her, delighted to discover that her ears were so soft that she reminded me of my childhood dog. She had the same coloring as Lucky — white with a large black spot on her back and side, brown face, and white nose.

"Where did you come from, little one?" She was not wearing a collar or identification tags. I remembered seeing a Terrier when I drove into the neighborhood a few hours earlier. It had darted（突然行进）into the street in front of my car, but I had assumed she lived in the area. She must be the same dog.

I continued my walk, thinking she would find her way home on her own. The little stray continued to keep pace, walking next to me as if we were age-old companions. When I looked around, I was not surprised that, other than the dog, I was alone on this dreary（沉闷的）night. The sky had already darkened. I was worried. If I left her out there, she might be hit by a car. I wondered if I should just take her home.

The timing was ironic（讽刺的）. My sixteen-year-old daughter, Megan, wanted another pet. Our family dog, Daisy, had slowed considerably in her old age, and Megan hoped we would adopt a younger, livelier dog. We had resisted her requests, since she would be leaving for college in a couple of years. Besides, Megan and I had not exactly seen eye-to-eye earlier that day. I didn't want it to seem as if I was rewarding her after yet another argument.

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It is (advice) to remember that journalists may have different priorities,would influence how they report an event. Let's take the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire an example. We can see that the first news report pays more attention to the rescue efforts,the second talks more about deaths and injuries. When we read more than one report, we come to understand an event in a (comprehensive) way.

Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective, they may contradict each other in terms of factual details, as events in the real world are usually complicated and constant) changing. When we come across fact) differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information., check when the reports were written. News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light. Another aspect worth) of mention is that journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently. Suppose emergency services' estimates of the number of deaths vary between 5 and 9, journalists may choose to present the minimum, the maximum or something in between in their news reports. Therefore,check) different sources enables us to draw a more informed conclusion.

My parents announced I was getting my own room. I was so excited. 1 , my new bedroom was down in the dark basement, and basements are scary places when you're only five years old. So I was a little 2 until I knew my grandmother would live next to me. She 3 completely and offered to let me sleep with her.

It worked out well for both of us for a while. I could even 4 that her snoring (打鼾) was lovely. But soon my parents 5 , and they were not happy. They wanted me to learn to 6 by myself. Of course, I screamed and threw temper tantrums (使性子). It didn't 7 . At last, I went back to my own room. However, I was fearful. So when I 8 my parents had fallen asleep, I got up and walked as quietly as I could into Grandma's bedroom.

In the morning, Grandma shook me awake and said 9  that I needed to get back to my room before my parents got up. I ran back to my room just in time as I heard 10  upstairs. My wonderful grandmother 11  me while we lived there. She 12  to patiently wake me up every morning to go back to my own bed. Because of her, I never had to sleep by myself.

A year later, we moved to a different house. My mom told me that I would 13 a room with my grandmother. I was 14 ! Mom said I didn't have to go to sleep 15 with Grandma anymore.

If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think of questioning this fact.

When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by exercising it regularly, either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to become strong. One of them exercises his arms and legs by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motor car all day.

If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own fault. But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just unlucky, and few of us realize that it is just as much his own fault as if it was his arms or legs that were weak.  But all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory by the same means — practice.

Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write usually have better memories than those who can? It's because those who cannot read or write have to remember things. They cannot write them down in a little notebook and they have to remember dates, time and prices, names, songs and stories, so their memory is being exercised the whole time .

A．Why is this?

B．What do you think of it?

C．Someone else says that he is poor in health.

D．The position is exactly the same as that of two people.

E．So if you want a good memory, practice remembering.

F．Not all of us can become extremely strong or extremely clever.

G．Yet many people do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way.

Press your fingers into the back of your head, just above your neck. If you feel a small bony bump (突起), you may find evidence of human evolution (进化): it could be your body responding to common smartphone use in the 21st century.

According to a recent study, published in Scientific Reports, more young people have bony bumps at the base of their skulls, right above the neck. Medical professionals call them enlarged external occipital protuberances (EEOPs, 枕外隆突).

Australian health scientist David Shahar, the author of the study, told the BBC that he's seen more and more patients with EEOPs over the past ten years. Together with other researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, they examined 1,200 skull x-rays from people aged 18–30. They also measured the bumps and noted each person's posture. They found that one in four people had developed these growths. This led to their theory that smartphones are the cause.

According to their research, looking down at our phones adds stress onto the top of our spines (脊柱). To prevent damage to our spines, Shahar believes our bodies add fresh bony bump to help reduce the extra stress.

Most of the EEOPs measured just a few millimeters. However, several subjects were found with EEOPs as large as 30 mm.

In his report, Shahar said the results "highlighted the need" for prevention. In other words, we need to change our posture while using our phones.

Many people assume our bones are solid and unmoving once we reach adulthood. In reality, they are alive and covered with blood vessels (血管), which allows them to develop in unique ways for each person.

Aside from EEOPs, other noticeable recent changes in human bodies include shrinking jaws, narrower elbows and generally smaller skeletons. The human body is adapting to modern life, so who knows what people in the future might look like?

In 1969, watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents' farm in Canada, Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited. On that day, at only nine years old, Chris made the most important decision of his life: He was going to be an astronaut.

There wasn't even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut; but Chris was determined. He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines. After school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes. Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States and had special training. Finally, in 1995, he rode his first rocket into space.

Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, and went on a number of space missions throughout his career. The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) as commander, between December 2012 and May 2013. He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity. His followers could watch him sleeping, brushing his teeth, washing his hands, or preparing "space" snacks in zero gravity, which turned him into a social media phenomenon.

Today, Chris travels the world giving talks about his work. He once said, "Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you'd be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.

As an old saying in China goes, "The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days." "Sanjiu period" , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.

Eating hotpot

During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.

Eating huangyacai

In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.

Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)

According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.

Eating vegetable rice

In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.