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"You can either travel or read, but either your body or your soul must be on the way." The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Here are four books that you can take on your trip.

On the Road, 1957,by Jack Kerouac

The book is a popular spiritual guidebook about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life.

Life Is Elsewhere,1975,by Milan Kundera

Jean-Jaoques Rousseau once said," Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book describes a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship during his trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life and to honor the Czech-born writer Kundera.

My Name Is Red, 1998,by Orhan Pamuk

The book, a masterpiece of the Nobel Prize winner for Literature Orhan Pamuk, has been translated into more than 50 languages and published around the world. It tells a story of a young man, who was away from home for 12 years, coming back to his hometown in Istanbul. What embraces him is not only love, but a series of murder cases as well.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,2013,by Rachel Joyce

The novel tells a story of a 60-year-old man who lived a boring and unhappy life, until one day, he received his old friend's letter who got cancer. In deep shock and sorrow, he went out to send his reply letter.627 miles in 87 days, he walked depending on one belief that "his friend can survive as long as he walks".

After retiring from a long career teaching English at Huntington East High School, my brother, Bob, planned to travel the world. Instead, I was visiting him in the hospital where he had undergone a heart operation. He had a long road to recovery ahead.

Bob didn't have much experience with being a patient. Certainly not as much as I did. He had always been healthy and kept in good shape, working part-time as a volunteer since retirement. I had grown up with chronic (慢性的) illness, had dozens of surgeries. Even now I was facing a puzzling condition my doctors hadn't yet identified. A condition that gave me symptoms similar to the ones Bob's heart illness gave him. I didn't want to burden him with my own fears right now. I touched his arm, wondering if I would soon face the same questions. "I sure wasn't expecting anything like this," Bob said. "A failing heart. I can't believe it."

"I know it's a shock. But we're all here for you. You're so blessed and loved. Your wonderful wife. Kids. Grandkids. More friends than you can count. I never go anywhere that someone isn't saying something wonderful about your teaching days."

"Thanks. You always say the sweetest things." But I heard an "If you say so" in his voice. I tried to reassure Bob about how valuable his life was, but I was trying to convince myself about my own life as well. I'd spent so much of my time trying to help others, both before my retirement as a nurse and now as a storyteller. But the world was full of those. Would anything I'd done really last after I was gone?

One day, a housekeeper entered the room with her mop and nodded to Bob in his bed. "Hey, Coach!" she said. "Huh?" Bob said. I could tell he didn't know who she was. The housekeeper smiled. "I knew it was you. My daughter played on your soccer team. I still remember her reciting all those lines of poetry. She loves poems to this day. What a great effect you have had on her! I should thank you very much." I was very surprised when hearing these.

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Humour has been an essential part of human behaviour and can not only entertain but throw new light on sensitive or emotive issues. Mark Twain is remembered for his ability (combine) humour with more serious messages. Twain's particular style of writing is (fun) and often mischievous (调皮的). For example, in his classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he famously says, "Writing is easy. All you have to do is (cross) out the wrong words."

Lin, became famous for his unique brand of humour, brought the concept of humour to modern Chinese literature. In 1924, he (creative) borrowed "youmo" from Ancient Chinese as the translation for the English word "humour". "Youmo" (use) still in this way today.

Humour isn't just about laughter, is a way of life and a tool that can be used to illuminate (照亮) the world. Lin even created an equation (explain) this concept: Reality + Dreams + Humour = Wisdom. Living and working with others can sometimes be complicated, and humour makes this easier. (share) jokes and laughing together can bring individuals and even communities together. Mark Twain says, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing".

Mack was watching an interesting soccer match on television. He was thirsty for 1  such a soccer uniform and told his mother about it. The days were passing by without response from parents. Disappointed, he never 2  his idea.

Mack kept considering how to achieve it soon. He found his mother 3  with her work. A sparkling idea struck his mind. He could paint one of his uniforms while his mother was busy. He was 4 . What if his mother saw and scolded. Finally, he made up his mind to paint.

One day his mother was busy as usual. After 5 she went home and stared in great 6 when she discovered a painting on a pair of trousers. Mack felt nervous for his mother's sudden arrival.

"I can't 7 the uniform, but I can paint it on my trousers," he said to his mother. "Then I will have my soccer uniform to 8 my dream."

He was afraid to face his mother. But this naughty boy has worked out his idea. His selection was praiseworthy. Now the soccer uniform is all 9 . 

"Mom, I hope you will 10 me for the work." Pleased to hear the pleasant words, she appreciated him for his work, ignoring the mistake. She didn't 11 the uniform in the form of painting.

It is his 12  soccer uniform. He screamed out of joy and liveliness. The school uniform has been spoiled but perhaps he will be more sensible another time.

"Now, it will remain as your memorable work out of your thirst for football.13 you have input your efforts. These 14 add to your willpower to achieve your goal," she conveys.

"Thank you Mom, for the uniform and sorry for 15 the school uniform." He ran playfully.

People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding and just seem to do everything with more grace (优雅) than others.  It is a habit that everyone can develop in life. Try these simple tips to build up your confidence.

Admit your shortcomings calmly.

Do not try to escape from them or cover them. Face them bravely. Fight against them every day until the day when you could conquer them.

Dress for self-confidence.

 And therefore pay attention to your dress, display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image. In addition, on formal occasions such as a business meeting or a wedding ceremony, elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.

You should break your routine that deals with the work passively. Focus your efforts immediately on overcoming it, because it will make your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.

Be positive.

Feeling regretful neither to yourself nor to others. If you are used to hating and accusing (指责) yourself, others would tend to do that and believe it. Instead, you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright future.

A. Build your confident vocabulary.

B. Don't judge a person by appearance.

C. Don't put off what you eventually have to do.

D. Then talk about them to a reliable mate, a friend or a family member.

E. By doing so, you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.

F. Your appearance could put you in shyness or gain your confidence.

G. As a matter of fact, true self-confidence is neither born nor got overnight.

During a hurricane, strong winds hit the land. Winds reach speeds of 250 kilometers per hour or more. Some animals including lizards (蜥蜴), may get blown away. But with a good grip (紧抓), others can live through the storm. A new study suggests that such hurricanes can actually help lizards to some degree.

Colin Donihue, a scientist examined lizard species on several Caribbean islands. The process began in 2017, as Donihue was studying lizard populations in Turks and Caicos. A couple of weeks after he and other researchers left there, those islands were hit by hurricanes, first Hurricane Irma and then Hurricane Maria. Returning to the island a year later, he noticed that the populations looked different. The lizards he saw after the hurricanes had larger toe pads than those he'd examined the previous year before the hurricanes. He has looked at 12 island populations of the lizard species Anolis sagrei, and separately analyzed 188 Anolis species with populations that range from Florida to Brazil. He and his team cross- examined the size of their toe pads with the frequency and severity (强度) of Caribbean hurricanes. Over the past 70 years of hurricane data, the result stood out: larger toe pads had a close connection with more serious hurricanes.

The study better explained how evolutionary (进化的) processes are helping species become stronger, even as global climate change threatens their long-term survival. In the past hurricanes simply haven't been common enough to matter m an evolutionary timeline. But due to climate change, there will be more hurricanes. Some populations can be completely destroyed by hurricanes. But in the case of the lizards Donihue studied, the ones that survived these violent storms were the ones with larger toe pads. And their babies also had similarly large toe pads. That small change in their body tells us how species change as the environment around them changes as well.

The race skywards began in America. In the late 1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective, according to Carol Willis, director of the Skyscraper Museum in New York. "The very first tall buildings were office buildings that concentrated a work force, piled one on top of the other in order to make business very efficient." she says.

Like all major changes in architecture, the trend was underpinned by engineering. The development of steel frames，which could be used instead of load-bearing stones, made it easier and cheaper to build tall. The coming of the elevator, meanwhile, made living on higher floors far more convenient.

Though similar in shape« today's skyscrapers (摩天大楼) look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century. This is mostly thanks to architecture's next major technological shift: the curtain wall.

Postwar developments in manufacturing meant that huge panes of glass could be produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the front of choice for high-rises. As well as allowing for greater floor space and more natural light, glass exteriors (外部) help buildings resist greater wind loads.

There are now 191 completed skyscrapers that are at least 300 meters tall. But that doesn't mean our cities will grow taller indefinitely. While each additional story adds sellable floor space, construction costs also rise. All buildings reach a point where adding an extra floor will cost more money than it brings.

"Every city wants to have this landmark that gives that sense of distinct culture," but it also needs places for people to live and work m urban settings "without the city sprawling (无序扩张)," explains Hong Kong architect Simon Chan.

The next big challenge facing architects goes beyond height: At a time when buildings and their construction account for more than a third of the world's energy consumption and contribute to about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions (排放), there are new costs to consider.

Whether it's employing more energy-efficient materials, encouraging natural air or using buildings themselves to generate solar or wind energy, reducing carbon emissions is the new frontier for many skyscraper architects.

Photos of a gentleman reading calmly in bed in the newly-built makeshift hospital in Wuhan, epicenter (中心) of the coronavirus outbreak, went viral on China's social media platforms, with many calling him the "Invincible Wuhan Man".

The man, dubbed "The Reader in Fang Cang" (mobile cabin hospital) has even garnered (获得) attention from the author of the book featured in the photo, The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama, on Twitter. Surnamed Fu, the 39-year old "invincible" reader is currently a teaching postdoc at Florida State University after obtaining his doctorate degree in Wuhan University. His hometown is in Xiaogan, a city neighbouring Wuhan, but his parents currently live in Wuhan. Fu was infected with novel coronavirus when he visited his parents, and he was among the first group of patients transferred to the cabin hospital at Wuhan International Conference and Exhibition Center on Feb. 5, according to Hubei Daily. He bought the book in Wuhan, and he likes reading, Fu told Hubei Daily. He was just reading the book out of interest and never anticipated that the photo would go viral.

As Fu gains more popularity, Fukuyama's book has also become a hit. The Origins of Political Order quickly topped the recommended book list on China's review site Douban on Feb 7. Netizens were charmed by Fu's positive and calm attitude. "This picture of him reading in bed gives me strength and hope, I wonder if he is still available," said one Weibo user.

"When you feel depressed, reading is one of the solutions to heal your inner pains. Sometimes doing exercises helps too," said another netizen.

Authorities in Hubei province, especially its capital Wuhan, are resolute in the measures taken to make sure all people needing medical assistance are admitted to medical facilities for the novel coronavirus pneumonia.

Four Truly Unique Canadian Camping Experiences

Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia

Named after the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, this park gives you breathtaking views of mountain landscapes along with lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and caves. The Berg Lake campground is located right at the northern base of the 3,954-meter peak (山巅), which is about a day's hike in.

Fundy National Park, New Brunswick

If you've grown tired of the tent or RV, this park is one of the few national parks offering yurt (蒙古包) rentals. Make sure you visit the Bay of Fundy where the world's highest tides make for some great surfing. You also can't miss the amazing Acadian forest waterfalls. If you're looking for even more entertainment, the park also hosts music and cultural festivals each summer and has its own golf course.

Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon

From May to September, the Kathleen Lake campground sees visitors come from far and wide to camp, hike and fish. Mountaineering is especially popular as Kluane is home to 17 of Canada's 20 highest peaks. Flightseeing over the park's glaciers and rafting (漂流) the winding Alsek River will also keep you out enjoying the wilderness.

Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island

If you're looking for a family-friendly park, this one is wonderful. Between the seven beaches and more than 50 kilometers of hiking and cycling trails, you'll certainly be kept busy. Literature lovers, you can see what inspired L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables at the nearby Green Gables Heritage Place and even explore the original house.