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In the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes will lock the door for us when we are away and remember (switch) off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more( comfort )environment to live in. 

The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by  ( it ). Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. 

In addition, your smart home( monitor ) your health for you every day. Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night. It will also be checking your body( weigh). If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. 

Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from(accident). For example, if a water pipe starts leaking, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide youthe relevant information. This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes ( flood ) or catches fire. 

This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new innovations are already availablebeing used in some homes. 

It had been a nice and sunny day. I 1  slowly towards the edge of the cliff and looked out. The 2 was wonderful. I could3  the gentle wind coming from the coast 4  watching the brilliant sunset. . 

My dad and I used to enjoy the sunset together on that 5 . We would also watch the waves crash into the 6  below. My mother would always annoy us how7 it was. I was never worried, 8  I always felt safe next to my father, who spend most of his life out 9  in his boat. 

I remember one time on his boat I had 10 off the back and into the cold water accidentally. My dad immediately jumped off to11 me. I would never12 that day, and from that point I knew nothing would prevent my dad protecting me13  I was in danger. 

As I 14 there on top of cliff, I remember the time I spent with my dad, I looked down sorrowfully at the urn(骨灰瓮)15 . It had always been my father's last16 to have his ashes scattered at the sea. I17 the sun, said a18 farewell(告别)，and then slowly twisted off the lid. Finally, I scattered the contents over the cliff.

I wiped away19 , but it was perfect happiness rather than sadness, because I finally knew the man who 20 so much to me, my father, was finally at peace. 

How to Meet New People

It is easy to find a place where people gather. But once you're in a room full of people, then what? The trick is finding a way to approach someone and get them talking to you.

Prepare to meet new people before you arrive.. Don't think in terms of yes or no questions. You should consider questions that will allow the person to contribute more than a one-word answer to the conversation.

★ Arrive at your event or place. Don't panic when you walk in the door. Take your time and look over the room. If this is a classroom, take a seat and look around the room., take time to enjoy the art while looking at the people. Don' t rush into talking to someone. You have time, so just get a feel for the group.

★ Approach someone.. But remember, if the person is at the event alone, they may also be shy and try to break out and meet people. You need to make them feel comfortable by chatting with them. 

★. Keep them talking and talk yourself—remember, conversation goes in two directions. You may have a couple of awkward moments, but if you have a few items planned to talk about, you'll find that they'll start adding their own questions and information to the conversation.

★ Don't forget to ask them for a friendship follow-up. , try asking your new friend if they'd like to go to another event with you. If it is a repeat event, such as a class, try asking them if they' d like to meet for coffee before the next class to study the material.

A. If it is a one-time event

B. If this is an art show

C. If you have picked out someone to approach

D. Mentally pull out your prepared questions

E. You may not meet your next best friend on your first try

F. You might find it easiest to approach someone who is also alone

G. Sit down and write out a list of potential questions you can ask someone

Research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous car(无人驾驶汽车) that gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher James Hodgson points out, "For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. It's a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with the people whose lives are potentially saved. "

It's an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company is determined to be the first to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla's 2019 goal was "to do an example drive of full autonomy all the way from L. A. to New York, and have the car park itself. "

However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcome—the software needs further validation(证实) and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla vehicles and Google cars confirm that the software isn't ready yet.

The UK government appears committed to encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. It's supporting four city trials, publishing the Modern Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to take account of problems such as the insurance liability when a human isn't in control of a vehicle.

The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers points out, "Nearly 90 percent of road accidents are caused by human errors. " This costs motor insurers a shocking $20 million per day in claims.

In an incredible display of compassion and kindness, a man from Turkey was spotted trying to warm a pigeon in the most creative way. 

Sabahattin Yılmaz was at home one chilly day. After a rain shower had passed, he noticed something landed on the sill (窗台) outside his window—a cold and wet pigeon. The animal was trembling and soaked; it clearly didn't have the chance to seek shelter before the rain began. Feeling for the poor pigeon, Yılmaz thought of a way to dry him off.

Rather than pick him up and take him inside to warm up, Yılmaz plugged in a hairdryer and used it to dry off the bird. Little did he know that his neighbor captured the whole moment on video. In the video, Yılmaz can be seen leaning out of his window. He was stretching his arm as far as he can so the hot air can reach the pigeon. The bird willingly let the man warm him up, crouching (蹲伏) to let his outer feathers dry. 

Yılmaz told the media that he spent about fifteen minutes drying off the bird. He said he had just opened his window when he saw the pigeon around the corner of the sill. He described it as wet and "about to freeze" from the cold and rainy weather.

After fifteen minutes, Yılmaz gave the pigeon birdseed, which he ate happily. However, the bird remained wet still. "I saw that it was still there so I warmed it up again, after the pigeon recovered again, and after eating a good amount of seed, it flew away," Yılmaz recalled.

He also didn't know that he was being recorded at the time and that the video was shared online. He simply did it out of the kindness of his heart. "The pigeon is a living creature and deserved to continue living, that is why I did it, " he said.

All over the world the need for more laptops and computers increases each year. Networks have been part of our life, Probably everyone with a portable device (移动设备) has once logged on to a public WiFi network without paying for it, while they are having a coffee, on a train, in a shopping mall or at a hotel. However, is this kind of public WiFi network safe?

Some networks are better protected than others because encryption (加密) methods are used. Therefore, they are safer than others. But a survey in 2015 showed that more than 950 million records were not protected, including addresses, emails, birth dates, phone numbers, passwords and so on. These open WiFi networks are really not safe, because it is very easy for hackers (黑客) to break into the operating system and get people' s private information. 

Most smartphones and laptops, by themselves, search and connect to WiFi networks. They usually prefer a network with a connection that has been used before Hackers' devices are able to record these searches and look like the trusted WiFi networks. When these smartphones and laptops log on to the networks which are not real, hackers can easily steal their private information.

So next time, when we want to use our laptops or our smartphones in public places which offer free WiFi networks, please think it twice or take safe measures before using them. 

Park Tracks Travel

Southern Grandeur

April 22~ April 30

Memphis to New Orleans (8 nights )

Relax into the heat and history of the Southern Mississippi on this week - long river - boating experience. Vicksburg, the Red Carpet City of the South, offers a unique combination of old and new. A rich, multicultural heritage defines Mississippi's former capital city of Natchez. 

Timeless Beauty

May 2~ May 10

Barcelona to Monte Carlo (7 nights )

Begin your journey in Barcelona, Spain's center of art and architecture (建筑). See where Picasso lived and painted at the Mus é e Picasso in Antibes and visit Monte Carlo, with its famous Grand Corniche and the 12th- century Prince's Palace of Monaco. 

Gems of the Danube

May 14~ May 24

Prague to Budapest (9 nights )

The Danube River has shaped not only the beautiful scenery, but also the histories of the diverse regions it flows through. Running for hundreds of miles, the river links countries, cultures, people and age - old traditions. There is no better way to experience the Danube River region. 

Allure of Autumn

September 23~ October 3

Montreal to New York (10 nights )

Experience the colorful autumn as you sail(航行）down North America's beautiful Atlantic coast. Quebec City, the only waled city in North America, shows old - world European charm （魅力）. Admire Acadia National Park and relax in New England's own European - style city, Newport. Finish your journey in New York, the City that Never Sleeps. 

注意：1. 词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

The person I Respect

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Last weekend, after finish my homework, I wanted to relax me, so I went to thecinema to watch Journey to the West with my friends. We hoped to enjoy ourselves there. However, some of the people there makes me feel very unhappy. 

When we arrived there, the movie been on for ten minutes. We found our seats quick and sat down. What's worse, a few guys were talking loudly or even shouting when they saw some excited pictures. Also, some people threw away plastic bag, paper and other rubbish on the floor, that made the floor very dirty.

As we know, the cinema is a public place where we can have a nice time. All of us are supposed to obey the rules in the public. Only in this way can we make public places more comfortable. 

For many students, the most important(decide) they must make at school is choosing a career. But(choose) the right career is not easy. So how do you find one that you will enjoy? 

Before you choose a career, think about your interests and your talents, and then think about jobs fit them. Ask yourself: What do I enjoy doing? What do I do well? 

Next, learn about your career choices. See if the library has books(describe) different kinds of work. Also, try out careers by taking part-time jobs. 

Then consider is important to you. Perhaps you like working face to face with people. If so, a job as a computer programmer may not be the(good) choice. If you like getting a monthly salary, then starting your own business probably is not you. 

(final), remember that you can always change your mind. Most people change jobs several times during their(work) life. Allow yourself to change if you are not(satisfy) with your chosen career. 

One day in early December, we woke up to discover a heavy fall of snow. "Mom, can we go 1 after breakfast? " my eleven-year-old daughter Erica begged. I didn't want to 2 her request, so we headed towards the only 3 in our town.

When we arrived, the hill was crowded with people. We found an open spot next to a thin man and his three-year-old son. The boy was already lying in the sled, 4 to be launched. "Come on, Daddy!" he called.

The man looked over at me. "Okay if we go 5 ? " he asked.

"Sure. Looks like your son is ready to go, " I said. With that, he gave the boy a huge 6 , and off he flew! And the father ran after his son at full speed.

"He must be afraid that his son is going to 7 somebody, " I said to Erica. "We'd better be 8 , too. "

Then we also skied down the hill at a great speed. As we returned to the top, I noticed that the man was 9 his son, who was still lying in the sled, back up to the summit. When we reached the top, the boy was ready to play again. Again, the father 10 him down the hill, and then pulled both the boy and the sled back up. The little boy was terribly spoilt by his father, I thought. 11 he was small, the child could pull his own sled up the hill once in a while. This 12 went on for more than an hour, but the man never 13 , and he was very happy instead. Finally, I could 14 it no longer. I called to him, "You have tremendous 15 !"

The man smiled and said, "He has cerebral palsy (脑瘫). He can't walk. "

I was dumbstruck (惊呆的). It had all seemed so happy, so 16 , that it never occurred to me that the child might be 17 . Although I didn't know the man's name, I told the 18 in my newspaper column. Either he or someone he knew must have recognized him, 19 shortly afterward, I received this letter:

Dear Mrs. Silverman,

The energy I expended on the hill that day is 20  compared to what my son does every day. To me, he is a true hero.

Scientists often see the first ten years of a child's life as the "window of opportunity". And studies show that the following activities can benefit their brain greatly.

Free playtime has always been an important part of "being a kid", but it is also important to a child's development. "Free play" not only helps kids develop different skills, it also helps them develop into happy healthy adults in the future.

Read with kids

Reading has long been known to improve children's intelligence. For parents who don't have much time, just surrounding your kids with books goes a long way, too.

Put kids to bed early

 Preschool children should get at least eleven hours of sleep and kids up to age 12 should try to get at least ten hours of sleep. 

Learn a second language

Early studies in this field have shown that bilingual(双语的) kids can perform better under pressure. Young children can learn new languages with nearly perfect fluency and pronunciation. 

Praise good effort not intelligence

Your kids may be smart but you should mainly praise the effort they put into tasks. Kids, who are praised on intelligence, often feel it is a fixed quality, and mistakes or failures badly hurt their self-confidence. Kids who are praised on effort often focus more on learning. 

A. Play some helpful games

B. Give them enough playtime

C. And they are not afraid to fail and try again. 

D. Kids still need time away from the TV to do homework. 

E. Kids who read often develop earlier writing and number skills as well. 

F. Everything at this time is very important to the development of a person's brain.

G. Studies show that kids with regular bedtime are better at languages, maths and reading. 

Susan Brownell Anthony was a lady ahead of her time. She fought for women's rights long before it became a popular issue.

Susan was born on 15 February 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts. At that time, women had few rights. They could not own property. Money earned by a married woman belonged to her husband. Majordecisions regarding children were made by the fathers. Women could not vote. 

At the age of 15, Susan became a school teacher. Shetaught for 15 years. Then she began organising women's groups to promote causes that were important to women. She helped gain better educational rights for women. She helped give married women possession of their earnings.

After the Civil War, Susan became very involved in the Woman's Suffrage Movement. After years of lecturing, writing, and appealing by Susan and other women, some parts of the United States changed their laws to give women the right to vote. The first state was Wyoming in 1869. Other areas and states gradually followed Wyoming's decision. It was not until 1920 that the US Constitution was changed to give all women voting rights.

Susan Brownell Anthony died in 1906 at the age of 86. She was elected to the American Hall of Fame in 1950. She was the first American woman to have a likeness(肖像) of her face on a coin. It was the 1979 Susan Brownell Anthony dollar. 

I sat in my seat as my new classmates found theirs. At the front of the class stood our new mathsteacher, watching us. "Come on. We don't have all day. Get settled please. "

The bell rang. 

"OK. Welcome to a new school year. I'm Mr Stevens and I'm sure I'll learn all your names in no time. " He walked around the class handing out maths books. Whenit was done, he returned to the front of the class and looked at us. We stared back. "What are you waiting for? Get started? " he said.

We looked at him—confused. Wasn't he going to teach us?

"Is there something wrong with your ears? You're not all deaf, are you? "

A brave boy at the back of the class asked what we all wanted to know. "Mr Stevens, aren't you going to teach us? "

"Rubbish!" Mr Stevens replied, "You're smart kids. Open your books and get down to it. If you have any trouble or any questions, raise your hand, and I'll come to help you. "

My friend Paul and I exchanged glances and opened our books to the first chapter. A competition began. Pauland I spent all our free time at home working through the lessons. Mr Stevens, keeping his words, helpedanyone who was stuck in a problem. We worked like dogs and finished two and one half maths books that first year. It was a turning point in my life. Mr Stevens made me realise I was good at maths and also able to reach the top of any class I attended. 

There was a popular television show back then. Theactors brought the best British humour into our Canadian lives. Mr Stevens would often act out one of their skits in front of the class. Some thought he was strange, and I guess he was, but he knew how to make a maths lesson interesting. 

A Nobel Prize is considered by most people one of the highest international honours a person can receive. As you know, the prizes were started by Alfred Bernhard Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and lived from 1833 to 1896. 

Alfred Nobel was a chemist and inventor. He made two important inventions, so he became very rich. Although he was rich, Nobel was not a happy man. He never married or had children. Also, he was a sick man in a large part of his life. Nobel died at the age of sixty-three. When he died, he left a fund of $9, 000, 000. The money was to be used in giving prizes to those who made outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and the promotion of world peace. 

The first Nobel Prizes were given on 10 December 1901, five years after Nobel's death. Many famous people from all over the world have been given Nobel Prizes for their achievements. Albert Einstein was one of them.

Each prize has three parts. The first part is a gold medal. Second, a winner of a Nobel Prize is given a diploma saying that he has been given the Prize. Thethird part of the prize is a large amount of money—about $40, 000. 

Often a prize is given to just one person, but not always. Sometimes a prize is shared. It may be given to two or three people who have worked together. Sometimes a prize is not given at all if there is no outstanding achievements. In 1972, for example, noNobel Peace Prize was given. It is the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm that decides whether to give the prize or not. 

Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won't Want to Miss

Seymour Apple Festival

Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment!More than 15, 000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests, and more. 

Marionville Apple Festival

The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths. 

Humansville Fall Festival

The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn't mean it's lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year's festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You'll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.

Southside Fall Festival

The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more. 

Fall Into Arts Festival

Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, the sidewalk chalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.