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I had been working in a game reserve (野生动物保护区) in South Africa for many years. Though a part of me longed for the busy familiarity of Paris, I knew my life was in South Africa.

One night there was a sharp knock on my door. I wasn't expecting a visitor. "Francoise? It's me," a woman whispered. I threw open the door. "Amanda? What's wrong?"

Amanda, a thin young woman, was our chef. She motioned for me to come outside. "There's a baby Ellie here."

"An elephant?"

"She's right over there, tiny and terrified."

"It must be ET's baby daughter," I said.

Amanda explained that she'd heard a noise outside her room. She'd taken her flashlight, opened the door and shined it across the garden. A tiny elephant stared back at her, eyes in terror. Not knowing what to do, Amanda had closed the door and climbed out of a back window to call me.

Elephants are fantastic mothers — ET would never leave her baby unattended. Apparently, the baby elephant had somehow slipped under the fence.

Amanda and I had to get her inside the house to keep her safe until we could get her back to her mother. Her frightened eyes stared at us through the leaves. I walked slowly toward the Ellie. She watched me but as soon as I was within touching distance, she ran behind the house. Amanda and I ran after her. Finally, we managed to corner the Ellie in the parking area. She stood completely still, head down and eyes flashing anxiously at any movement or sound. I tried approaching her again, and this time she didn't resist, allowing us to gently get her into my home.

I kept talking to her, telling her she was safe and that we would get her back to her mum. Then I called the reserve center for help and, to our relief, they promised to come right away.

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Realizing the Ellie might be thirsty, I told Amanda to get her some milk.

……

Soon, we heard the sound of a truck on the dirt track.

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On the Use of Artificial Intelligence

As a boy, I spent much time in London. One of the joys was spending weekends(bicycle) to Kew Gardens, famous for housing the world's(large) greenhouses. The importance of the gardens cannot be underestimated— some of the samples(bring) back by Charles Darwin are still alive.

However, it was the pagoda (塔)always fascinated me. Years ago, I went to China. Whenever I'm back to London, I always pay it a visit.

The pagoda was designed by William Chambers, a British architect who had been to China at least twice. The 10-storey octagonal (八边形的) pagoda, which is 163 feet high,(complete) in 1762. Purists, however, argue that pagodas should always, haveodd number of floors. The original building was very colorful and the roofs were covered with iron plates, with a dragon on each corner. The iron plates were later replaced and the dragons(subsequent) disappeared. Since then, there have been several(restoration), mainly to the roofs, but the original colors and the dragons have not been replaced.

Nowadays, being more familiarChinese pagodas, I feel it seems somewhat odd. But for a boy who would later have a quarter century career in China, the Kew Pagoda remains an(inspire).

In 2019, I was staying at a fitness camp in Thailand. After doing 2.5 hours of kickboxing, I began to cough. Thinking it was probably from the intense workout, I brushed off the 1 .

But over the next few hours, I started struggling to2 breathe and my heart began to 3 . I panicked and decided to get help. As I was 4 myself to the front desk, a Thai woman saw me and asked what was wrong. I tried to 5 that I couldn't breathe.

The woman was so 6 . She was on the phone within 10 seconds, 7 a car to get me to a hospital. Another Thai woman came and talked to me for a few minutes, 8 me I would be okay at the hospital. Ten minutes later, the car came.9 , I was taken to a doctor's office. The nurse couldn't speak English but 10 me the whole time she examined me. Then she 11 "bronchitis" (支气管炎) on her phone and gave me some medications.

When I got back to the 12 , many people asked me if I was okay. They checked in on me multiple times a day and brought me food. Over the next week, I 13 .

It is hard to describe the 14 that I felt at the time, as well as the relief and thankfulness I felt being surrounded by so many 15 strangers who took care of me. I don't know what would have happened without them.

Just breathe. Sound familiar? Whether trying to decrease stress, anxiety, and muscle tension or increase our focus, we are frequently encouraged to breathe.

There is a good reason for this, particularly when it comes to muscle tension and pain.When we are stressed, our muscles tense, and this tension can increase pain. Pain can also cause stress, increasing muscle tension and creating more pain. Also, it is common to hold our breath when we are stressed or in pain.

So, one helpful way to manage stress and pain is to practice relaxing our muscles and nervous system via breathing exercises. While engaging in longer relaxation exercises is beneficial, practicing brief exercises is practical.

Breathe Slowly and Rhythmically

Imagine your breath is a wave in the ocean that is slowly coming into shore and then slowly going back into the ocean. See if you can practice breathing slowly and steadily for about two to five minutes.

Lengthen the Exhale (呼) Portion of Your Breath

The exhale is like a brake for our nervous system, helping it slow down. Practice making the exhale portion of the breath longer than the inhale: For example, if you naturally inhale to a count of three, practice slowly exhaling to a count of five.

Breathe from Your Belly (腹部)

Belly breathing tends to be the most relaxing type of breath. When you breathe using your belly, you stimulate the vagus nerve which activates the relaxation response.Therefore, you feel at ease and comfortable.

It is important not to wait until tension and pain increase to practice these exercises.So just slow down and breathe on.

A．Practice breathing in and out at a slow speed.

B．Unfortunately, doing so increases pain and stress.

C．The exhale part of the breath is the most relaxing.

D．Breathing from your nose only helps you calm down.

E．Physical pain and emotional stress often go hand in hand.

F．They will be most effective when you are not in much pain.

G．This will reduce your heart rate and blood pressure and lower stress.

While the rest of us are sleeping, freshwater turtles (龟) from Central America to Asia are getting out of the water and basking (月光浴) at night. There have been reports of this behavior before, but now a new study is the first to document the widespread occurrence. The findings suggest this may be a common and almost entirely overlooked aspect of many species' ecology.

Dr. Donald McKnight, one of the researchers, said he and a colleague first observed freshwater turtles night basking at the Ross River in Townsville, Australia. "We think it's related to temperature. The water is staying so warm at night that it's actually warmer than the turtles like to be and they can cool down by coming out of the water," says McKnight.

For the study, researchers put cameras to watch the night activity of as many freshwater turtle species as possible. The cameras were set up in 25 locations. They were programmed to take a photo every two minutes. They collected data on 29 species of freshwater turtles.

It would be lovely to think the turtles are just enjoying some leisure time when things are quiet. But the researchers note that in most cases, the turtles got out of water when the water was too warm and the air was cooler. Given the warming planet, that's admittedly a bit depressing. However, not all of the nighttime baskers were escaping too-warm water. According to the study, turtles in India exhibited more basking on cooler nights, rather than warmer nights, and those in Africa spent more time basking at night in winter than in summer. The reasons for these differences are unclear. It may be that at some sites or seasons, turtles are escaping unfavourably warm water temperatures, while at others, they are taking advantage of the warm air to increase their body temperature and escape unfavourably cold water.

Regardless of the "why" behind different species' reasons for midnight basking, it's a fascinating look at behaviors not previously documented by scientists. And it is at least encouraging to know that turtles are figuring out important behaviors tied to climate change.

Sherry Gao is pouring coffee made from single-origin beans, hoping that her Mandarin Coffee Stand in the city of Pasadenawill, California introduces you to your new favorite coffee and turns your preconceptions about Chinese coffee beans upside down.

Much of the Western world imports its coffee from Africa and South America. But Gao hopes that throwing light on Yunnan-sourced coffee could expose customers to the coffee-producing region and help to break down prejudice against the beans, which for decades, until only a few years ago, were primarily used for instant products.

"We wanted to highlight Chinese coffee because a lot of people never had Chinese coffee before," Gao said. "Some have the mindset that it's bad or it's cheap, but that's not the case anymore. It's been changing so much over the last decade."

Recent experimentation with processing, such as the addition of fruit or sugarcane molasses during the production, is leading Yunnan's coffee to more flavorful results. "Every time a new product comes in, it tastes better than the last one," Gao said.

Farmers in China have grown tea for more than 3,000 years, but coffee has been grown there for only about a century in small quantities, with an uptick in the 1980s with government involvement. And the turn of the century and the 2010s saw a sharp growth with international corporations investing in the region's crops, initially for use in instant coffee.

But in the last 10 to 15 years, tastes and demand for specialty and high-grade coffees emerged, especially from local growers and shops. The domestic demand for China-grown coffee has risen so dramatically that Gao says it's now much more expensive.

To further connect with the community, Gao hopes to one day host classes for interactive how-to events. After all, she says, the Yunnan coffee tastes excellent when made in one's own kitchen with a pour-over system and she hopes it's only a matter of time before home specialty coffee enthusiasts catch on too.

My mother used to take me to my grandparents' in Belgium during the school holidays. While I would play chess with my grandfather, he would tell me stories about growing up, falling in love, and travelling around the world.

I didn't realize the importance of preserving memories until my grandfather passed away, which ultimately changed my outlook on remembering our loved ones and the stories we share. I thought about solutions to help other people record the precious memories for those they love—before it's too late. So I began matching ghostwriters (代笔人) to clients to help them write a book as smoothly and beautifully as possible, and Story Terrace was born.

Since then, we have explored the power of stories and their ability to connect us with our past and make sense of the present. It has been documented that increased family connection is significantly linked to less loneliness. Learning more about one's family history, however, has been linked to boosting emotional health, increasing compassion and providing a deeper sense of cultures and traditions.

What we have found through our own research is that so many of us have missed out on the opportunity to explore our origins. 56 percent of Brits agreed that much of their family history is lost because they are no longer able to speak with the person who knows the most about it. A further 51 percent expressed regret as they wished they could tell their younger self to document their family's life story, feeling that most of it had been forgotten. But when it comes to telling these stories, many don't know where to begin.

We have seen numerous times when people come to us with random journal entries and notes from over the years, and these can be developed into a wonderful work of art that can be passed down for generations to come.

Half of the projects we see at StoryTerrace are heritage stories, with family occupying a dominant theme for most stories. Alongside this, common themes we see are of course love, overcoming challenges, settling in new surroundings and so on. However, family is a thread that always ties these together.

Events from Cornell University

Movies on the Arts Quad (MOTAQ)

MOTAQ is an in-person event series on Thursdays at the start of the fall semester for a month. We are opening seating at 7:30 p.m., with the film starting at 8:00 p.m. Bring your warm clothes and blankets, for it sometimes gets cold out. MOTAQ is brought to you by Cornell University Class Councils, CU Tonight, Campus Activities, and Cornell Cinema, Follow @cornellactivities on Instagram.

ClubFest

In its 19th year, ClubFest continues as a celebration of Cornell's amazing student groups demonstrating their activities and promoting the admission of new members. We are also looking for performance groups at ClubFest. ClubFest for the Spring semester will take place this Sunday in Barton Hall. ClubFest is an opportunity for Cornellians to connect with clubs and organizations. Contact us at student union@cornell.edu with any ClubFest questions.

Slope Day

The Slope Day Programming Board is excited to announce Slope Day this year. Join us on this Saturday for performances throughout the day. There is a long history of the spring-time gathering. While this event has taken many shapes over the past century, one common goal never changes: celebration. It has been a long time since we've had a live band headlining the Slope Day festival, and the band COIN is sure to be a hit. On Slope Day, approximately 500 volunteers are needed. Contact Volunteer Director Riya Agarwal@hotmail.com to apply.

Senior Days

We invite graduating undergraduate students to celebrate their achievements during Senior Days from Monday to Friday. Senior Days offers opportunities for seniors to connect through free and ticketed on and off campus events. There are exciting events like Bingo Night, Bowling at Helen Newman and Chimes Concerts&Clocktower Tours. Contact us at seniordays@cornell.edu.

I still remember the day when we decorated the house. I was ten and it was two weeks before Christmas. I was looking forward to my presents. Since I'm the youngest in the family, all of the family members would give me a gift one way or another. Sometimes it was a cookie or a hug but it was always there. I was the only center of attention and it was feeling good. 

My uncles usually would ask me what I wanted before Christmas and that year I knew what I wanted. It was the spaceship I saw in the ads. I was dreaming of opening a big gift box, and it was there. But that year it came in a way that I wasn't expecting. 

It was two weeks before Christmas. Just two weeks. She couldn't wait. My dear mother told my father that it was time, and then we went to the hospital. After an hour, they told me that I had a sister now. But I didn't want a sister. I wanted a spaceship. The next few days went so fast. No one was caring about me. Everyone was talking about her and 1 knew that my life is never going to be the same ever again. I wasn't ready to grow up, to be a big brother. But it just happened in an instant. 

On the day before Christmas, everyone was in our home, talking only about my newborn sister. My family was becoming hers. Even my uncles didn't ask me anything about the gift. She stole everything I'd ever had，my life and my presents. Thinking about this，I cried to sleep. I had a nightmare（噩梦）and woke up at the middle of the night. Shadows were all around me, and I was defenseless and so weak. 1 ran into my parents' bedroom but couldn't wake up my poor parents who were just too worm out. I was standing near their bed, trying not to cry when I saw her. She was awake and looking at me with her big eyes in her small bed.

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Suddenly a long shadow came into the bedroom and she started crying. 

……

After having comforted her, something slowly changed inside me. 

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How English Can Help Me in My Future Life

The Chinese couplet（对联）refers to two poetic lines obeying certain rules，often written on red paper for (appreciate). 

As a form of Chinese literature, the couplet(vary) in content and style. Some express people's love to their motherland, some describe the beauty of nature,some convey best wishes for the coming year. 

Chinese couplets originated in the Five Dynasties，and（become）ubiquitous（无处不在）in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was a custom for people (hang)peach wood charms to drive away evil spirits during the Spring Festival. Nowadays, couplets are useda similar way. 

It was said that the(early) couplet was written by Meng Xu, king of Houshu State and it was(extreme)popular in the Northern Song Dynasty. Since the Ming Dynasty, to write couplets(regard) as a mark of the cultured life of scholars. 

The couplet has two equal-length lines. However, number of characters in each line can be from four to seven or more. The first and the second lines have opposite tone patterns. The last character of the first line is of an oblique tone（仄声），and its opposite in the second line，of a level tone（平声）。

Jonathan Jones, 12, was overcome with emotion after his principal, who is also color blind, let him1  his unique glasses during science class last week. 

As soon as Jones put the glasses on, he appeared to be immediately2 . He initially smiled and laughed, but he3 moments later. He then walked around the classroom excitedly,4 the now-vivid colors around him. 

"I was feeling joy that I could5 see all this color. And a little bit of6 that I couldn't see color my whole life, "Jonathan told ABC news. 

The boy's mother posted a(n)7  of Jonathan seeing color for the first time online and started a GoFundMe campaign to buy a pair of the unique glasses for Jonathan, which reportedly cost S350. However, so many people were 8 by Jonathan's story, and the campaign actually ended up 9 more than S25, 000. 

She wrote: "After posting the video, we've been touched by how many 10 people have wanted to help him. We've had11 pairs donated to Jonathan and will use 100% of donated funds to purchase color blind glasses for those who can't12 them. ""The glasses company will13 every pair we purchase with a free pair, which doubles the number of people we can14 , "she continued.

For Jonathan, with the new glasses comes a new15 of the world. He said his favorite color is blue and he's excited to visit the Caribbean this winter so he can see the ocean in all its glory. 

Too much stuff, too much to do, too much stress. . . These are weighing people down and breaking their spirit. Here are several things to help you get started. 

The first step is to sort out your possessions. To live a simple life. You need a simple living space. So take some time to tidy your living area. Focus on keeping things that you value deeply and throw away things that you don't need any longer.Finally, you will be shocked to see how few possessions you actually use in your daily life. 

As humans we tend to think what we are used to as naturally right. However, there could be problems in the million little things that bother us as we go about our day. The best skill you can develop in your life is the ability to take a step back and look at things objectively by raising doubts about what is seemingly the way it is supposed to be. 

We should always stay mindful and live with intention. If there is something in your life that you don't love, change it! Cut out the things that aren't serving you. You can write down what an ideal day would look like for you in five years' time. Then outline what things you want more in your life and what things you want less.

Managing your time wisely counts.Instead, take some time to think about whether it's something that you are excited about attending. Be intentional with how you spend your time and take control of what you do. This is how you can guarantee yourself a flexible schedule and do everything in an unhurried way. 

A. Minimalists live intentionally. 

B. Complete the process in several sweeps. 

C. Don't reply "yes" to everything you're invited to. 

D. With that in hand, you have a goal to work towards. 

E. From time to time you need to question about your lifestyle. 

F. That's why there is a growing interest in the minimalist lifestyle. 

G. Having a flexible schedule depends on you taking control of things. 

Foods high in sugar are unhealthy, but these additives are too delicious for many of us to give up or reduce in a way. What if we could somehow enjoy their taste without actually eating them? A student team has now designed a spoon with a structure that stimulates taste buds（味蕾）to produce a sense of sweetness without adding calories or chemicals. The project follows previous work involving flavor-enhancing cutlery like chopsticks that increase sweetness with a mild electric current. 

The five undergraduate and graduate research students wanted to create a new spoon called Sugarware for people with such disorders as diabetes, with which sugar is largely off their menu. 

The new spoon would have several bumps（凸起） on its underside to press against the tongue. The bumps can be covered with a permanent layer of molecules（分子）called ligands. These ligands bond with taste-cell receptor proteins that typically react to sugar molecules or artificial sweeteners. The bond can activate nerve signals, causing the brain to register a sense of sweetness. A diner could thus stimulate sweetness receptors without actual intake of sugar or artificial sweeteners. 

This idea is similar to the previous work in that they all use cutlery to enhance taste without a user having to actually consume any sugar. "But the mechanism for stimulating the taste buds is completely different, " Shiyu Xu, one of the student researchers, says, " It uses bumps and taste-bud-stimulating molecules rather than electricity. "

The idea is "very creative, " says Paola Almeida, who is the global director of corporate innovation at candy maker Mars. But the product's commercial success would require a significant behavioral shift among consumers: instead of adding the usual sugar or artificial sweeteners, " now we're saying. 'Use this cutlery. '" Almeida says, "It remains to be seen whether flavor-enhancing cutlery will catch on. "

On Grytviken island in the South Atlantic Ocean lies the South Georgia Museum, one of the most remote museums in the world. 

South Georgia Muscum is located in the island's old whaling station. Whaling, or the hunting of whales for their usable natural products, such as meat and oil, ceased there in 1964. The building that now houses the museum once served as the whaling manager's home and office and went unused for over 20 years before it opened to the public as a museum in 1992. 

There are no passenger flights to or from Grytviken, so the majority of visitors arrive on a ship. The island itself only sees about 10, 000 visitors a year and there are no permanent residents, only a group of 20 scientists, maintenance staff, and museum workers who brave the island's cold weather conditions. Traveling to the museum requires advance planning. South Georgia Muscum staff all travel to the island from abroad for the southern hemisphere（半球）spring，or mid-October， and most come from the United Kingdom，around 8, 000 miles north. 

The museum, which offers free admission, "aims to make this history and heritage accessible both to the visiting public and to those unable to visit this remote region through education, exhibitions and outreach", according to its website. It houses a natural history collection, artifacts, exhibitions related to the early history of sealing and whaling as well as Antarctic explorer Sir Emest Shackleton, and more. The museum rooms are named after individuals who contributed to the growth or conservation of the island in some way.

The temperature is ideal for visitors October through December, but still, daytime highs don't often reach above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For those who work there, Internet access is patchy and fresh food options are rare. It's not a place for everyone, but for the staff that calls it home for parts of the year, it's a unique form of paradise. "Stepping away from the world has been a treat, " said Pierce, one of the staff.