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Last year John encouraged me to go to see my mom back in Russia, and my manager even gave me a month of for the trip. When you live an ocean apart from your family, you need at least a month to visit them. I bought a plane ticket and packed my suitcase. Then came Covid-19. My mood became grey as I realized I couldn't go to see my mom.

A couple of weeks later, my sweet coworker Miss Donna asked me, "So what's happening with your trip to Russia?" I told her I had to cancel it and I wouldn't be able to see my mom this year.

Miss Dona didn't say anything at first. Then she put on a big smile and said, "Well, you can come to my home and see my mom!" "Oh my Lord!" I was at a loss for words. Imagine a mom for loan（借出）!I honestly don't know whether I would offer the same to someone in need of a mother's warmth, but my new people surely would do it for me.

I know that because of the virus, you shouldn't hug friends, but you can still embrace someone's heart. That's how my heart felt at that moment: hugged. So, yes, believe me, big smiles with no reason can be genuine.

I always had the dream to dance. When I was young, I would dance around and around in the fields of wildflowers that grew in my backyard. Reality woke me up when I heard a voice saying, "I don't know why you try to dance, Anna. You don't have the talent to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞演员)." Hearing that, I fell to the ground and cried for hours.

We lived in the countryside by a lake. My mother didn't like anything because she thought nothing was ever perfect in her life. She dreamed of a different life but she ended up living in the countryside, far away from the city where she believed her dreams would come true.

I enjoyed hanging out by the water. I used to sit there for hours and stare at my reflection. Once the waves came, my reflection would be washed away, just like my dream to dance.

As I grew older, I began to realize my dream was even born because of something that was inside me. The dream I had was never cared for, so it slowly died. When I finally woke up from many years of dreaming, I realized that I couldn't only dance in the wildflowers. I had to move on to the stage (舞台).

When I was young, my father was a secondary school teacher in Edensor, England. As the breadwinner, he was deeply engaged in his school responsibilities during my childhood. Consequently, I often felt distant from him because he had few moments to talk or interact with me. My mother, a full-time housewife, managed the household and took care of my younger bother and me, busting around the kitchen, bedrooms and grocery stores. The back garden of our house was a special place for me; it was not only a secure spot for kids but also my dad's favorite hobby area. Whenever he was home, he would spend most of his spare time looking after his treasured roses, which my mother also adored.

My father would care for his roses with great devotion and affection. Often, I would watch beside him, curious or eager for his attention, but he was usually preoccupied (全神贯注). He regularly watered the roses, cleaned the leaves, loosened and turned over the soil, and fed them with essential nutrients. His expectation was the joy and sweetness brought by their blossoming.

One day, I saw him cut off some branches and stems. Then, with a sharp knife, he carefully made marks on the main branches. He cut open the marked spots to insert sprouts (嫩枝) into those new cuts and wrapped them with bandages. After all his efforts, he reminded us never to touch them. From then on, whenever my father returned home from work, he would go straight to tend to those plants.

Within a month, we all witnessed the entire process: tender stems grow, form buds, and finally bear blossoms in various colors. The garden soon became a place of immense beauty, filled with rose blossoms and surrounded by their sweet fragrance. My parents truly enjoyed themselves there, and so did my brother Tommy and I. Those roses brought us immense happiness, and no one, especially me, wanted to let go of such beauty.

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One sunny day, I decided to do something as my dad had done to have more roses.

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Later that day, when my dad saw the great mess I had made, he was totally shocked.

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1. 比赛目的；

2. 初步安排；

3. 寻求建议。

参考词汇： English dubbing competition (英语配音大赛)

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Dear James,

I hope this letter finds you well.

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Yours,

Li Hua

In the midst of green mountains and clear waters, Guiyang, located in Southwest China, (earn) its reputation as the "Forest City" over the years. Each summer, during the sweltering (酷热的) "Dog Days", tourists at home and abroad will surely find this city an ideal summer resort (shelter) from "boiling" air waves, exclaiming with relief, "How pleasantly cool it is here in Guiyang!"

(visit) who enjoy themselves so much in this "shuangshuang city" — the delightfully cool Guiyang — can experience its unique (nature) landscape and explore renowned attractions such as the Qianling Mountain, Huaxi Park, and the Jiaxiu Pavilion. They can also indulge in authentic local cuisines, are a significant part of what makes the city unforgettable destination for its guests. Beyond the popular local specialties like stir-fried spicy chicken, baked tofu, and sour soup fish hot pot, what cannot (miss) is the one called "Bingfen" — brown sugar icy jelly, a local street snack. Those who have tasted it will agree that a summer in Guiyang a bowl of this brown sugar icy jelly would be a great pity. After a tiring and thirsty walk on a hot day, a bowl of cool brown sugar icy jelly, (top) with crispy peanuts, sesame, and fruit puddings, can (immediate) refresh and energize any diner.

Every time I finish enjoying my icy jelly, I always leave, hoping to return for more next time.

They made their1 when Honnold was attempting to climb Yosemite's El Capitan, without any ropes or safety2. Chin was to film all the3 of the most challenging risk, rappelling (绕绳下降) beside Honnold as he was conquering that nearly 3000-foot cliff face.

Some veteran climbers say there's no if a soloist falls — only when. Honnold can still4 recall the horrifying images of his friends flailing (狂乱挥舞) into the canyon.5, this man, with an in-born mindset of acute concentration, bulletproof confidence and religious calm, was determined to make this historic6.

Meanwhile, Chin and his team would reach the summit of Yosemite ahead of Honnold,7 hundreds of pounds of cameras and supplies. Then, they would rappel down the cliff, using a type of hand winch (绞车) to keep8 with Honnold. Since any tiny mistake would never9, for filming that guy who was challenging "death", no one was10 to whisper, sneeze or even kick away a pebble, any of which could cause the11 that might send Honnold into free dropping.

Over days of preparation, Chin hoped to12 every scene simply perfect to13 that brave heart, while Honnold determined to make history. "We need to build14 trust to secure ‘zero fault' during that vital moment." recalled Chin.

When Honnold and Chin hugged on that summit to15 their moment, they looked out at the distant mountain peaks, knowing they would be there together from then on.

Take off the pressure.

But when we pile on the pressure, it tends to get harder to tap into. "Creativity isn't about being perfect, but being curious and brave," says UK-based personal potential coach Elaine Harrison.

Seize the chances in everyday life.

When thinking about creative activities, we tend to stop at arts and crafts. Cook a brand new dish, devise a fresh outfit from clothes you already own, or adjust your living space— shifting furniture around, even, or adding a vase of flowers.

Carry a notebook.

It can be hard not to reach for your phone when you' re craving (渴望) something novel or inspiring. Josephine Grant, a printmaker from north Devon, always has a sketchbook (素描簿) on hand to capture fleeting bursts of inspiration. "Put those ideas to paper before they're lost in the rush of the day," she says.

"Our minds are always so busy," says artist Isabella Strambio. She recommends activities that have a physical rhythm, like knitting (针织). "Once you know the knot, your mind flows," she notes. A neurologist Marcus Raichle puts it: "When we daydream, we're at the centre of the universe."

Team up with others.

Teaming up with others can make you more creative, says Nicole Rixon, founder of UK-based video production company Bridget Productions. "I used to think being creative was a very lone pursuit, but creative work is a living, breathing, growing thing — it takes a village," she says.

A. Follow a routine.

B. Leave time to dream.

C. Creativity is meant to be fun.

D. Could you join a group of travellers to beat loneliness?

E. But replacing digital with drawing can help to unlock creativity.

F. How about organising a painting group or a photography walk?

G. Actually there are plenty of ways to get your imagination flowing.

To test this, we conducted a three-day experiment. On the first day, participants memorized neutral stories. The next day, they recalled the stories while listening to positive, negative music, or in silence, with fMRI (功能性磁共振成像) scans recording their brain activity. On the final day, they recalled the stories without music. The results were remarkable. When recalling neutral stories, participants listening to emotionally charged music were more likely to add new emotional elements into the story that matched the mood of the music.

The brain scans from the experiment were even more interesting. When participants recalled stories with music, there was increased activity in the hippocampus and amygdala. This is why a song associated with a significant life event can feel so powerful — it activates both emotion-and memory-processing regions at the same time. We also observed strong communication between these emotional memory processing areas of the brain and the areas involved in visual sensory processing. This suggests that music might add emotional details into memories while participants are visually imagining the stories.

Our findings indicate that music serves as an emotional lure (诱饵), becoming intertwined with memories and subtly altering their emotional tone. For people dealing with conditions such as depression or PTSD (创伤后应激障碍), where negative memories can be overwhelming, carefully chosen music might help reconstruct those memories in a more positive light and potentially reduce their negative emotional impact over time. It also paves new paths for exploring music-based interventions in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.

If you've noticed the same, you are not alone. But all that constant stream of depressing news about the environment can get in the way of taking action. That's because those headlines can lead us to believe that there is little an individual can do about climate change, when in fact that's not the case. But staying motivated to make individual changes is hard when you're feeling low.

That's why one of my colleagues and I have come up with what we call a "happy climate approach". It's our way of talking about the behavioral changes we have identified that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also provide a greater sense of hope, appreciation, gratitude or fulfillment in our daily lives.

Now I've cut my driving from 8,000 kilometers a year down to 2,700 kilometers by working from home most of the time. Not only does this save emissions, but it also gives me more free time, which has been shown to promote happiness. I also choose to walk or bike everywhere I can. While it's true that walking or biking can take more time than driving, these more active forms of transportation provide moderate physical exercise, which can also elevate mood.

And there's a simple rule that I use to stay in a good mental state. For every piece of bad climate news I encounter, I make sure to read at least one positive article on the climate. To prevent myself from constantly scrolling through disheartening news, I've adjusted my newsfeed (新闻推送) so that I can see positive climate news on a regular basis, which brings me joy and hope.

I know we're a long way from reversing the impacts of climate change. But at least with this approach, I don't dread getting out of bed, reaching for my phone and reading the news.

In the hallway by the door, shopping bags filled with her latest creations await their new home. An old, self-knitted patchwork (拼布) blanket is thrown casually over the sofa where she spends her days. Initially, the scarves were gifts for friends. As the stock grew, they were donated to children's shelters across Greece. Then they reached children in Bosnia and Ukraine. The latest batch of 70 scarves went to a refugee camp near Athens this winter, via the U. N. refugee agency, UNHCR.

"The fact that we give scarves away gives her strength," said her daughter Angeliki. She recounted drawings and mails her mother has received over the years: "Thank you… Be well… Keep going… You gave joy to children… You gave joy to people… That's her only reward — a letter, a few words."

Sadly, Matsouka's vision is impaired and she suffers from bouts of severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia (三叉神经痛). Despite this, Matsouka still keeps knitting one scarf a day, with small imperfections. Every morning, she wakes up, drinks a glass of warm milk, puts on her pearl earrings and quietly gets to work till a break for lunch and a nap.

Angeliki describes her mother, who painstakingly knits into the night, as a living example of resilience and optimism. "She once mentioned that she has even found the secret to a long life in it," Angeliki says. "It's the happiness I get from giving." Matsouka says, sitting beside a big blue bag brimming with yarn.

Are you a sports-loving teen eager to take your skills to the next level? Look no further! The City Youth Sports Camp is back with an exciting series of activities and training sessions this summer.

Camps Offered

●Soccer Camp: Whether you're a striker aiming to score more goals or a defender looking to strengthen your defensive skills, our experienced coaches will provide personalized training. From dribbling (运球) techniques to teamwork strategies, you'll learn them all.

●Basketball Camp: Improve your shooting accuracy, ball-handling skills, and game-reading ability. Our camp features one-on-one drills, group matches, and in-depth analysis of professional basketball games.

●Tennis Camp: Enhance your serve, backhand, and forehand strokes. Receive expert guidance on footwork, court positioning, and match tactics (战术).

Location

All camps will be held at the City Sports Complex, which boasts state-of-the-art (最先进的) facilities, including multiple soccer fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts. The complex is easily accessible by public transportation, with bus stops and a nearby subway station.

Schedule

The camps will run from July 10th to July 24th. Each day, the training sessions will start at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Qualification

The camp is open to all students aged 13 — 18. No matter your current skill level, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, you're welcome to join.

Registration Fees

●Early-bird registration (before June 1st): $ 200 per camp

●Regular registration (June 1st-June 30th): $ 250 per camp

●Late registration (after June 30th): $ 300 per camp

Registration Process

To register, please click here or visit our official website at www.cityyouthsportscamp.com. Fill out the online registration form, provide the necessary personal information, and choose the camp(s) you want to participate in. You can also pay the registration fee online using a credit card or PayPal.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us:

●Phone: (555) 487-8963

●Email: youthsportscamp@city.com

Don't miss this opportunity to improve your sports skills, make new friends, and have a great time this summer!

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Critics (评论家) have long suggested that the painting is not really by Rubens. And now a series of scientific tests employing groundbreaking AI technology have concluded that the 17th-century Flemish painter could never have painted it.

"The results are quite astonishing," Dr. Carina Popovici, the scientist who carried out the study, told the Observer. "The algorithm (算法) has returned a 91% probability for the artwork not being authentic." The AI technology analyses different features of an artist's work, including brushstroke patterns. Popovici said that everything that's not by the hand of the assumed artist will come out with a negative probability and that the technology can produce accurate results even for artists who greatly changed their style across their careers as every artist has a unique brushstroke.

The AI analysis was carried out by Art Recognition, a Swiss company based near Zurich of which Popovici is a co-founder. It has analyzed 400 works with this technology, and has an ongoing collaboration (合作) with Tilburg University in Holland.

Critics have long argued that it is only a copy of a Rubens original that is known to have been painted between 1608 and 1609 for his Antwerp sponsor Nicolaas Rockox which then vanished after his death in 1640. Then it was not until in 1929 when it appeared again.

The significance of this new AI method of authentication is potentially groundbreaking. Short of human subjectivity, emotion and commercial interests, the software is coldly objective and scientifically accurate. Many questionable works were given the credit to Rubens at the beginning of the 20th century. There is today a clear need for more reliable methods of judgment.

I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.

Zero waste was a lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.

Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn't need. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero was te groceries. Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.

As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you're doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won't do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.

So here is my advice: Lead by action.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

This grand state park offers breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views. It is also a home for an incredible diversity of wildlife including sea turtles and many different birds. If you have courage and a sense of wonder, you might even div e into the water and swim with dolphins! Visit early, especially in the busy tourist seasons, to avoid crowds and find a parking spot.

Vanderbilt Beach Park

It is perfect for little ones who love to play in the sand, build sandcastles, and cool off in the gentle waves. With easy access to many lovely hotels as well as shopping and restaurants, this beach is fun for bird watching, paddle boarding, and swimming. Free life jackets are available for little ones. The best time to visit, however, is sunset—arrive early to get a fantastic viewing spot.

Clam Pass Beach

It is family-friendly with three miles of sugary sand and calm water. The long boardwalk and nature trail(路线) are a bit of an effort to be sure, but most folks love the adventurous experience. It's beautiful on either side of the raised wooden path and if you look closely, you can spot butterflies, coastal birds, and other wildlife hiding in the forests. Seashell hunters should arrive early for the best find.

Keewaydin Island Beach

Off the coast of Naples, Keewaydin Island can only be accessed by boat. From wild pigs to bobcats, white-tailed deer, tortoises, and iguanas, there's much to see here on this island that is mostly undeveloped. The sightseeing boat tour leaves from Naples or Marco Island. It's worth noting, however, that there are no public bathroom facilities.

Spotlight on Chinese C40 Cities: Wuhan's Sustainable Development

C40, a global network of cities committed to tackling climate breakdown, (include) 13 members from China. Here, we focus on the special efforts in Wuhan.

A major initiative in Wuhan involves(upgrade) 396 kilometers of shorelines along the vital Yangtze River Economic Belt. This(ambition) project aims to build an ecological corridor to connect the river to the city, enhancing urban greening and water quality. corridor will strengthen the city's flood protection system improving flood measures and drainage(排水) facilities, and expanding storm water pumping stations. A cultural corridor will also(create) to showcase historical features along the river.

By the end of 2021, Wuhan developed a total of 638 hectares of wetlands, and an(estimate) 196.4 hectares of existing green areas were restored, increasing biodiversity and carbon sinks. Furthermore, around 103,000 square meters of highly polluting buildings have been removed. The(action) help to increase Wuhan's flood resilience(适应能力) and effectively return the rivers, riverbanks and riverscape to the people, thus making the city (livable), business-friendly and attractive for tourists.

Mayor of Wuhan says that the city will do all can be done to speed up the building of the Yangtze River Economic Belt pilot zone and try to explore a way of green and ecological development.

I didn't5. Actually, I was out after the first round, but I gained something6: the fun of writing. The prompts pushed me outside my usual subject matter, forcing me to7 and let loose. With such a8, I didn't have time to overthink — I just wrote.

Writing contests offer9 beyond the possibility of winning. They help writers rediscover10, or grow. Charlie Rogers was desperate to11 his writing chops (写作技能) when he entered a contest six years ago. The New York writer hit a long dry spell that left him feeling like his inspiration had12 him. But the contest saved him. For Britany Neeley, contests push her to make quick, thoughtful decisions about plot, pace, and character, and that's helped her become more13 in her work overall. "I start writing14 and start crafting stories with clear purpose." Neeley says.

Framing contests as a way to improve yourself,15 something that must be won to be worthwhile, can help you achieve the best rewards.

"If Mum finds out that I'm going to the beach, I'll be in big trouble." I said to myself softly in a low voice.

I went downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen. As I was walking towards the back door, Mum asked without looking up from her dish-washing, "Where are you going?" I answered back without hesitation, "I'm going to the garden to play." After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sigh of relief. My plan had worked out fine so far. I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.

After half an hour, I was at the beach searching the crowd for my friends Jimmy and Bobby. Two young men were racing in canoes. After a while, I saw my friends near a tree. I ran towards them. For about an hour, we played volleyball happily on the beach.

Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and it fell into the sea. Just as Bobby was going to pick up the ball, a wave came and carried the ball further and further away from the shore. I wanted to show off my swimming skills, so I volunteered to help get the ball.

I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace. After about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed. However, just as I was going to get the ball, a very strong current swept the ball further away from me. At that moment, a string of weed tangled up my feet and I could not swim properly. I struggled to keep afloat but it was no use.

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After struggling for a minute or two, I got pulled underwater.

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When I woke up, I was lying on a hospital bed.

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Dear George,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Have you ever run someone and their name just doesn't come to you? Or, you walk into a room and suddenly can't recall why you're there? Being forgetful can be really annoying. But what if I tell you that there are good reasons for our memories (fade) away?

In an interview, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath uses a storage(compare). We don't tend to store everything we've ever owned in our house. (similar), we don't need to store all our memories either. He says, "If we didn't forget anything, we'd be storing too many memories, and you'd never be able to findyou want."

We also need to forget things in order to update our memories with new information. Imagine you get used to same school timetable for a whole year, but the next year, you have new procedures. Your brain needs to be flexible and forget irrelevant details (handle) the new information.

And, if you've ever been (convince) that you know a word, but it just doesn't pop into your head, you're not alone. This tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon may suggest that some things are not fully forgotten, just currently inaccessible. Those with a higher level of knowledge (affect) more by this according to studies such as "Impact of knowledge and age on tip-of-the-tongue rates", because (they) brains have to sort through more information to find the word.