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That summer afternoon, Mom was1 vegetables when she handed me a yellowed paper. "Take this to Grandma," she instructed, her phone pressed to her ear. Unfolding the2 paper, I saw stained cursive writing I couldn't3.

I pocketed it and walked to Grandma Edith's house. The4 air felt heavy, and cicadas (蝉) sang in the trees. Her car was gone. Finding a slightly open window, I5 the paper inside onto the couch and left.

At dinner, Mom asked where I'd gone. "Grandma's?" I replied. Her face6. "You walked to Edith's? I meant take the7 to Oma Ruth!" My stomach dropped. Oma Ruth (Mom's mother) and Grandma Edith (Dad's mom) were8. This9 bread recipe was precious.

"She wasn't home! I slid it through her window!" Dad checked his watch: "She'll be10 bingo soon, and we only have about 15 minutes." Mom and I shared a11 look. We raced to Edith's,12 through stop signs.

"13 natural. Get that recipe," Mom said urgently. Inside, I searched the living room.

14, I found it under a small table just as Edith saw me kneeling. Her cat15 against me. "Just petting the cat!" I lied quickly.

Back in the car, we slumped with relief. When Mom laughed instead of scolding me, I knew we'd survived our secret mission.

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Get in a well-made kayak that you can easily carry and quickly assemble in minutes. Look for models specifically designed for urban exploration and navigating urban waters. Always wear a comfortable and properly fitting Coast Guard-Approved PFD while kayaking. . Choose a reliable kayak paddle that suits your height and paddling style. . Protect your phone, wallet and other items from getting wet with a secure waterproof bag. Urban kayaking allows you to escape the rat race while still being "connected" if necessary.

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Before hitting the urban waters, research the water bodies and navigable canals in your city. Look for kayaking-friendly areas that offer safety, access points, and scenic routes. Secondly,

. Make sure to avoid any legal issues before you paddle. For beginners, it's best to start with short paddling trips to get familiar with urban water conditions and kayak handling. Gradually increase the duration as you gain confidence.

A. Places to Go: Exploring City Waterways

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C. Check local rules — some waterways require permits

D. Bring a spare paddle in case of any unforeseen issues

E. Safety preparations: getting started for Urban Kayaking

F. Safety matters, whether in remote waters or city waterways

G. Plus, we answer frequently asked questions about paddling in the city

"Our core philosophy is creating a boundless classroom in nature," states Mo Xiaohua, Kaisen Tribe Operations Lead. The project embraces forest-style education and community growth, aligning (使一致) with Wangjiangjing's vision for canal-themed experiential learning and cultural tourism as a new family destination.

The Grand Canal, which long shaped the town's identity, saw its bustling past fade with modernization. Renewed national focus on canal preservation drives local efforts to repurpose idle resources.

Guided by green development principles, the project revived an abandoned village. Designers integrated playgrounds, fishponds, farms, and paddies into existing forests, fields, and ponds, achieving ecological transformation. This draws up to 10,000 visitors on peak days, with plans for more uniquely themed hotel rooms.

Kaisen Tribe is part of the Jiaxing Grand Canal Culture & Tourism Resort. "The goal is a living community, not an untouchable museum," says Shen Tao, a resort official. Since 2018, the resort has pursued "heritage-first" development, rooted in its UNESCO status — including the Ming Dynasty Changhong Bridge. Eleven large lakes shape the classic Jiangnan water town landscape and traditions like lotus cultivation.

Historic repurposing is key: A 1960s granary (谷仓) complex now houses a café and cultural space, preserving its architecture. Another granary hosts a digital hub with VR and performances. A reconstructed steam locomotive (火车头) from the historic Suzhou-Jiaxing Railway (1936-1944) serves as a visitor center and patriotic site near wartime bunkers (碉堡).

Unique attractions like reptile museums, concrete pipe rooms, rice field tours, and animal encounters appeal strongly to younger travelers seeking social media moments. Future plans include expanding night tourism, enhancing digital integration, and developing a youth soccer training base for sports tourism.

In that instant, the classroom walls of Mengla No. 1 High School seemed to glow. The pain and weariness didn't vanish, but something warmer — a shared kindness — rose to meet it. This quiet moment defined Wang's year as a volunteer teacher in rural Yunnan.

Wang, 22, graduated from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing with degrees in Chinese literature and international economics. Yet her true passion was service. Guided by her motto — "When poor, cultivate yourself; when successful, help the world" — she led campus volunteer groups and launched online literacy projects. When she applied for the competitive "Go West" Postgraduate Education Supporting Program (only 21 chosen yearly from 50 applicants), her experience shone. She earned her place.

Now, far from her coastal hometown of Quanzhou, Wang teaches in mountainous Mengla County. Her classroom holds not just textbooks, but trust. The student's note wasn't just comfort; it was a reflection of the connection Wang builds daily.

"People might imagine rural teaching means just giving lessons," Wang might say. "But it's more. It's showing up, even when it's hard. It's seeing their struggles, and letting them see yours. That note? That was sunshine returned."

Wang understands her role transcends (超越) academics. In Mengla, she cultivates hope — one warm patch, one quiet word of sunshine at a time.

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Like Troy, the ancient site of Pylos figures in the Trojan War as the home of the famous king Nestor, whose palace was discovered there nearly a century ago. Since then, archaeologists have worked to uncover extraordinary architecture and artifacts (史前古器物) of the Mycenaean age, including the impressive tomb of the Griffin Warrior, whose riches are revealed in these pages.

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On this remote Pacific island, beginning about 1,000 years ago, Indigenous (土著的) people carved the enormous stone moai. Read about how these ingenious artists created and moved the immense (巨大的) statues, theories of what may have happened to the island's ancient inhabitants, and how today's Rapanui people are embracing these extremely impressive monuments of their past.

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In a small country school, there lived two close friends named Ray and Toby. Ray came from a wealthy family, while Toby's family struggled to make ends meet. Despite their differences, the two were inseparable and shared a deep bond of friendship. They spent countless hours together, whether it was playing games after school, helping each other with homework, or simply sharing stories under the shade of the old banyan tree.

On a sunny afternoon, Ray brought his precious stamp collection to school, eager to show Toby his latest treasure — a rare (稀有的) stamp gifted by his uncle. Toby, who had never seen such beautiful stamps before, stroked the stamps gently, his eyes wide with wonder. "Such an amazing collection This rare stamp is incredible, Ray!" He exclaimed with admiration. After school, Ray packed the stamps back into his schoolbag and returned home, his heart light with the joy of sharing his passion with his best friend.

However, the next morning, Ray's joy turned to panic when he discovered that the rare stamp was missing. He tore through his room, searching every corner and every book, but the stamp was nowhere to be found. His heart sank as a troubling thought crowded his mind — Toby was the only one who had got up close and personal with the stamps. Could he have taken it?

The next day at school, he confronted Toby with anger. "Did you take my stamp?" he asked directly, searching Toby's face for any sign of guilt. Toby, shocked by his questioning, replied with mixed feelings, "No, Ray! I would never take anything that belongs to you. You're my best friend."

But Ray, consumed by frustration and disappointment, couldn't let go of his doubts. "You were the only one who saw it," he said coldly. "If you hadn't taken it, then where could it be?" Deeply hurt by Ray's lack of trust, Toby turned away without another word, his heart heavy with the weight of the accusation (控诉).

The days that followed were filled with an uncomfortable silence between the two friends. They avoided each other, the once-strong bond damaged by the loss of the stamp.

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Three days later, when Ray was tidying his desk, something dropped from his math textbook. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ray's sudden rushing toward him took Toby by surprise. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

内容需包括以下三个要点：

1．学习与兴趣爱好的平衡；

2．时间管理的方法；

3．对未来发展的初步思考。

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Dear Wang Ming,

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Yours,

Li Hua

As teenagers grow up, they often face(conflict) with their parents. One common issue is about time(manage). For example, many parents complain that their children spend too much time on electronic devices instead of focusing on their studies. This leads to arguments parents and children. Sometimes, parents try to set strict rules(limit) screen time, may lead to disagreements. However, teenagers may feel controlled and become(anger). They argue that they need freedom to manage their own time. On the other hand, parents believe that is necessary to set rules to help their children develop good habits. Communication is the key to(solve) these problems. Both sides need to listen to each other patiently. Parents should try to understand their children's feelings, and teenagers should also respect their parents' concerns. they communicate openly, they can build better relationship. Remember, a happy family requires efforts from both parents and children.

My attention was focused on the thin little boy. He was4 a lovely smile, something that repeatedly5 my conscience (良知) — he should not be dying. To6 my own pain, I told myself that perhaps he wasn't aware of his7.

Still in a state of8, I asked him some more related questions in a9 voice. The boy tickled (称呼) me "Doctor Uncle", and he said, "I see you are10. Don't feel sorry for me. I know I have a big disease and soon I'd be a star in the sky."

Hearing what he said, I wanted to scream: dying is no11. The pain is almost unbearable. Trying hard to keep tears in my eyes, I asked if he had a dream before12 a star. He thought for a second and answered: an ice cream.

I13 to the store immediately and bought two.14, he was able to have a treat of his lifetime. After eating them, he told me, "Doctor Uncle, you are my Genie (神)!"

I did not know if I had done anything unusual to be15 a Genie, but I knew one thing: if that is how I could be one, I wanted to be a Genie for more.

Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that's not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into "must-see", "want to see" and "would go if we have time". Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.

Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane's window seat. But sometimes things don't go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.

Don't disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That's completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.

Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!

A. Give each other some space.

B. Include at least one activity for everyone.

C. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page.

D. At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.

E. Don't respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently.

F. It's especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.

G. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.

For starters, exercise is typically futile for weight loss. Take walking for example. A 150-pound person who walks for 30 minutes will burn, on average, around 140 calories. That's equal to one can of soda — not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort. It's much easier just to skip the soda.

When exercise is added to a diet, the results are equally unimpressive. Researchers found that a combination of dieting and exercising produced no greater weight loss than dieting alone after six months. At 12 months, the diet-and-exercise combination showed an advance, but it was slight — about 4 pounds on average.

In studies where exercise has produced meaningful weight loss, participants burned at least 400 to 500 calories per session on five or more days a week. To achieve that, a 150-pound person would need to walk a minimum of 90 minutes or run 30 minutes per day. In short, sessions need to go well beyond what most of us are willing or able to do. And even if we manage to make that much effort, our bodies often compensate (弥补) by boosting desire for food and slowing down metabolism (新陈代谢), which over time limit how many pounds we lose.

When exercise fails to meet our weight-loss expectations, we often stop working out. Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into punishment — a price we have to pay for a slimmer body. How many times have you heard someone say "I'll need to do extra exercise" after eating too much? We treat exercise as a form of self-punishment for being "bad". In this case, we' re unlikely to keep doing it for very long. The conclusion is that we're more likely to treat exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being rather than our weight.

Having dyslexia (阅读障碍), Kevin left school at a young age and then managed to support himself by taking odd jobs. In his mid-30s, Kevin finally landed an opportunity for a job with some promise: working for a sheriff's department (治安部门). Amazingly, when he came clean with them about his education, they said they'd hire him as long as he got his GED. He agreed, optimistic about this new career potential, and kind of excited about giving school another chance.

Kevin studied with a tutor (家庭教师), and he did it for more than a decade, learning and practicing and correcting his mistakes, every free moment he had, often late into the night. It was a huge challenge, something Kevin compares to"climbing a mountain."In fact, as Kevin took tests along the way, he did something interesting with each of his results. He posted them on his bedroom wall so that he could watch his progress."I needed to see myself moving forward, and I wanted to speak,"he said.

Finally, he made it."I can't really describe what it's like to finally achieve this,"he said."I can hardly even put it into words. People are giving me graduation gifts! It's a dream come true."

This might sound like a perfect ending. But for Kevin, it's a new beginning. He's on a roll, and his next step is college. "Now that I've accomplished my GED, I'm hungry for education,"he said.

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg explores how habits shape our lives. Using real-life examples, he presents how understanding the "habit loop" can help improve health, productivity, and relationships. This book offers practical strategies for making lasting changes that lead to remarkable results.

503 pages, 4.27 out of 5 stars

The Book of Joy by Emma Green and John Reynolds

In this delightful book, Emma Green, a respected life coach, and John Reynolds, a renowned psychologist, share insights into finding lasting happiness. Their engaging conversations, filled with wisdom and humor, offer a road map to living a joyful life despite challenges.

291 pages, 4.51 out of 5 stars

Educated by Tara Westover

Educated is a powerful memoir (回忆录) that tells the story of Tara Westover, who was raised in a poor rural area and had no formal education until the age of 17. Her determination to educate herself and her journey to earning a PhD from Cambridge University are both inspiring and thought-provoking.

464 pages, 4.19 out of 5 stars

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Nora Seed finds herself in a magical library where she has the chance to explore different lives she could have lived through each book learning valuable lessons. This imaginative novel is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about second chances and self-discovery.

368 pages, 4.15 out of 5 stars

It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn't afford one. A new bike was just a dream, so I was forced to accept a bedside table with lockable drawers. At least I would have a safe place to keep my private stuff.

We went to a charity shop, where we found an old dark one among the donated items. It didn't look too cool, but I thought that I would paint it to make it look better.

After we took it home, I was getting ready to paint it. When I pulled the drawers out, I felt something stuck to the back. I reached in all the way, and guess what? A sealed bag with some papers in it.

When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were official documents. And, wrapped in them were a bunch of ten-dollar and twenty-dollar bills! Talk about finding a treasure! And on my birthday!

"Is this some kind of joke?" I said aloud. I went ahead and read the papers, and it turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren.

My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever? With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Who knows?

I began counting. When I reached a thousand dollars, my mother was knocking on my bedroom door. I quickly closed the drawer with the money in it.

"Do you want some help? Is everything all right?" she asked.

No, everything was not right. Actually, my stomach was growling.

"I'm okay," I lied.

When my mother left my room, I lay on my bed, starting thinking. What a dilemma! I wished there were someone I could talk with. Could I keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family? It wouldn't be too bad for me to keep it, if I shared it... right? Thoughts ran through my mind.

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I finally made a decision and called my parents into my bedroom.

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Though surprised, the shop owner helped find the family's telephone number.

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1.表示祝贺；

2.提出建议。

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Dear Xiaoming,

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Yours,

Li Hua

According to recent studies, it seems that the workplace is about to witness massive changes. Generally, it（anticipate）that such changes are likely to include a more automated workplace. This will result in the loss of certain jobs, especially those involving intense physical labour. Additionally, to keep up with new technologies, greater emphasis will need to be placed on（continue）training, which will get employees out of their comfort zone. Therefore, progress in the workplace will not necessarily mean（promote）to superior positions, but rather being moved sideways so that employees' individual skills can be best used to meet a（company）changing needs.

Besides, more importance will be attached to "soft skills". Currently, heavy focus is put on training in "hard skills", such as machine operating and software programming. However, in the future, employers will look to hire people（commit）to learning. As a result, employees will need to attain excellent soft skills such as communication,（cooperate）and leadership. Despite that, any prejudice either of the two skills will not be allowed.

We are fond of these changes or not, we will need to face them. We can survive and even succeed in the workplace of the future if we keep our passion for work,（effective）interact with co-workers and sharpen our ability to adapt.

Legally blind and born with a rare condition causing her eyes to shift constantly, she couldn't see well. Her mom2 that she was fearless, so she signed Lola up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the3 right away and gymnastics became her favorite. Learning gymnastics has been more difficult for her, but she doesn't let her4 stop her from doing whatever she wants to.

She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest5 is the balance beam. Because of her double vision, she must use her sense of6 to help her during her routine. "You have to7 your mind that it'll take you where you want to go." says Lola.

To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most8 for anyone because it's four inches wide. Lola doesn't want to be9 differently from others. At the competitions, the judges don't know about her vision10, because she doesn't think they need to know, which11 her mom.

Lola never thinks about12. And her13 is to reach level 9 in gymnastics and to be a gymnastics coach.14 of all her hard work and success, she says it's helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics, too. Her15 for others is "just believe yourself".

You can't use the 80/20 rule to your advantage unless you know what it is you want to focus on. How do you cut out all the background noise and zero in on that 20% that's going to make an extraordinary difference in your life?

Your purpose is the foundation of everything in your life or in your business. It's that important. Your purpose could be something like having more time with your family, the freedom to live life on your terms, or the money to travel the world. In business, your purpose is your company vision. It's the reason you started the business in the first place.

Write down five things you could start doing today to help you get to live your purpose. Then prioritize them by how fast they will get you to your goal. The top item — the most meaningful — is your first priority.

You're not done yet. Priorities are nice, but they're not enough to get you over the finish line. You need to create SMART goals: steps you can take that are specific, measurable, Achievable, Realistic and set within a Time Frame. These specific action items are the real 20% of the 80/20 rule — the things you'll spend 20% of your time doing that will generate the best results.

A. Now it's time to get more specific.

B. It explains why focusing on key tasks matters.

C. Rank your purposes by the level of importance.

D. You can apply the principle to your personal goals.

E. Then you need to hold yourself accountable for them.

F. Follow this equation: Purpose + Priority = Productivity.

G. If you don't know your purpose, you can't create goals or take action.

For example, they can find a description of a Neanderthal suffering from severe disabilities along with evidence of the challenges faced, as noted in the archaeological (考古的) record, under the heading "Did anyone care if someone was ill or weak?"

Dr Penny Spikins, from the University of York's Department of Archaeology, said: "The web resource challenges our perceptions of the past as competitive, populated only by the strong, towards a more realistic version of prehistory in which individuals cared for each other, and where the support of weaknesses and differences made humans successful."

Research has shown that it is during teenage years that complex emotional capacities and capacities for complex moral judgments develop. Archaeologists at York investigated whether these complex emotions could be better understood if schools could help young people explore where some of our emotional processes came from.

Dr Spikins said: "Findings related to cultural practices suggest that Neanderthals had a system of caring for their sick and injured, as well as women who needed help in childbirth. This sort of care would have meant difficult strategic, as well as emotional, decisions had to be made, which impacted on an individual's relationship with others and ultimately their survival as a species."

"This made us wonder whether challenging the assumption that our evolutionary past was defined by uncaring behaviors, would make us think differently about how we understand the decisions we make that impact on our own personal health and well-being today. In many ways talking about the distant past can also provide a safe place in which to discuss how complicated and difficult our emotions can be."

"One million years ago it would have been so much easier for a group of early humans to abandon a woman with severe disabilities. We know, however, that they were prepared to risk being attacked by predators (捕食性动物) to look after her."

"We hope that this resource will task young people with asking — why? — and give them a chance to think about what this tells us about human life today."

"Creative imagination" is what we normally consider to be creativity with a large C. And there are two phases to creative imagination. "Divergent thinking" is the ability to think of a wide variety of ideas, all somehow connected to a main problem or topic. It is supported by intuitive   (直觉的) thinking, which is fast and automatic. You then need "convergent thinking" to help you evaluate the ideas for usefulness within the main problem or topic. This process is supported by analytical thinking — which is slow and deliberate — allowing us to select the right idea.

For many people, the ability to become completely absorbed by an idea is key to finalizing a successful, creative project. For that you need something scientists call "fantastical imagination", which describes your tendency to have highly vivid fantasies and level of absorption in imaginary worlds.

However, given that one's fantastic imagination can increase daydreaming and tends to increase as a response to painful events by becoming an escape from reality, it may not seem like a desirable ability to have, at first glance. There are benefits, however. Fantasy engagement in children is associated with increased creative imagination. For adults, it may help improve creative problem-solving and planning.

"Episodic imagination" is similar to fantastic imagination but mainly makes use of real memory details rather than imaginary details when visualizing events in our mind's eye.

This helps individuals to better imagine alternative pasts and learn from their mistakes, or imagine their futures and prepare for them. Research shows that individuals with a higher capacity for visual imagery experience more sensory details when imagining their future.

Though many self-improvement books claim "imagine it and it will happen", this is actually the opposite of what you should be doing. The best preparation for the future is to imagine the process — not the outcome — of your desired future event. One study showed that when students imagined desired outcomes (good grades for an upcoming test) they performed significantly worse than students who imagined the process of getting to the desired outcomes (imagining studying thoroughly). Perhaps now you have something to keep in mind for your New Year's resolutions?