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Chinese painting, standing as one of the world's oldest and most enduring(art) legacies, has a rich and complex story (tell). The journey begins with ink, a fundamental material that is rubbed to the desired consistency on an inkstone with a little water. Then the painter uses a pointed-tipped brush (make) of the hair of goats, deer, or wolves set in a shaft of bamboo. Typically, traditional Chinese paintings are brought to life on a length of silk or a sheet of paper,surface is absorbent, allowing no room for correction. One must,, know beforehand what he intends to do. To achieve a successful (create), each stroke demands unwavering confidence, swift execution and a profound mastery of technique trained through years of practice.

Chinese painting consists of three main subjects: human figures, landscapes, and birds and flowers. The Tang Dynasty (witness) figure painting reach its unprecedented height, while the Song Dynasty saw the flourishing of landscape painting and bird-and-flower painting. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, having been exposed to Western art, Chinese painters started to evolve new styles combining traditional (technique) with Western impressionism and perspective. the perfect integration of ancient and modern, Chinese painting is bound to shine with an even more glorious and distinctive charm, (attract) art lovers around the world.

When I was seven years old I saw my mother making doll clothes. She told me that they were for the poor people, so I never gave it another thought. Come Christmas morning when I opened my present, there were those beautiful doll clothes. My mother just smiled and said, "They are for the poor people. We're poor."

When I was nine, my greatest desire in life was to own a pogo stick (弹簧高跷). But my mother told me that we simply couldn't afford one. A few days before Christmas, my parents and I went shopping. While my mother and I were paying the money, my dad came with a long box. I remember wondering at that very moment if it was a pogo stick in that box. After we arrived back at home my dad put the box in the barn (谷仓). While my parents were away, I snuck out to the barn to find the box. I was so excited and I knew that as soon as I opened that magical box my bright, shiny pogo stick would appear. No such luck! Inside the box was a silly old broom (扫帚). And so Christmas morning was disappointing. After all the wrapping paper was cleaned up, my dad came back from the barn with a beautiful pogo stick. I couldn't believe it, how they were able to get the money for it and how they tricked me with the broom. My parents probably laugh quietly when they played the trick on me and I wonder if they were watching me from the window as I went out to the barn secretly for my Christmas present.

Although we didn't have much money, my parents gave me the most important gift of all, much love. We had love and we had joy.

Make a difference this summer! Below are opportunities for high school students to gain valuable experience and serve the community.

Green Guardians Program

Description: Join a team to care for public gardens and parks in the city center. Activities include planting, weeding, watering, and learning basic gardening skills from experts.

Schedule: July 10-August 10 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 AM-12 PM)

Requirements: No experience needed. Enthusiasm for the outdoors is a must! Volunteers should be prepared for light physical work.

Contact: Sign up at www.greenguardians.org by June 25.

Book Buddies Initiative

Description: Help children at the public library improve their reading skills. Volunteers will be paired with young readers (ages 6-10) for one-on-one reading sessions.

Schedule: July 5-August 15 (Tuesday & Thursday; 2 PM-4 PM)

Requirements: Volunteers must be patient and enjoy working with children. A short online training session on June 29 is required.

Contact: Email Ms. Davis at buddies@citylib.org before June 20.

Community Care Companions

Description: Visit elderly residents at the Sunny Creek Senior Home. Provide friendly conversation, play board games, and assist with writing letters or reading mail.

Schedule: Flexible, between July 1 and August 20. Volunteers commit to at least 2 hours per week.

Requirements: Responsible, caring, and good at listening. An interview is required.

Contact: Call Mr. Evans at 425-876-0101 to schedule an interview.

Art for All Workshop

Description: Assist instructors in organizing and cleaning up art supplies for weekly children's art classes at the community center.

Schedule: Every Saturday, July 6-August 24 (10 AM-1 PM)

Requirements: No art skills required. Should be organized and reliable.

Contact: Register in person at the Community Center front desk by July 1.

In recent years, the trend of eating local food has become increasingly popular around the world. Local food refers to food that is produced within a short distance from where it is consumed, usually within 100 kilometers. This trend is not only beneficial to people's health but also to the environment and local communities.

First of all, local food is fresher and more nutritious. Unlike imported food, which may take days or even weeks to reach the market, local food is picked or produced recently. It retains more vitamins, minerals and natural flavors, as long-distance transportation often requires refrigeration or preservation methods that reduce nutritional value. For example, local vegetables picked in the morning can be on the dinner table in the evening, while imported vegetables may lose a lot of vitamin C during transportation.

Secondly, eating local food helps protect the environment. Long-distance transportation of food consumes a large amount of fossil fuels, which emit greenhouse gases and contribute to global warming. By choosing local food, we can reduce carbon emissions and the ecological footprint of our diet. In addition, local farmers usually adopt more sustainable farming methods, such as organic farming, which avoids the overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, protecting soil and water resources.

Finally, eating local food supports local communities. It helps boost the local economy by creating jobs for farmers, vendors and other related workers. When consumers buy local food, more money stays in the community, promoting the development of local businesses. Moreover, it strengthens the connection between consumers and farmers, allowing people to know more about how their food is produced.

In conclusion, eating local food is a simple but effective way to improve our health, protect the environment and support local communities. It is a lifestyle worth advocating for everyone.

Huawei's 3D facial recognition uses depth sensing technology to capture more accurate facial data. The Mate 60 Pro also allows users to easily make and receive satellite calls, even in the areas without ground network signals. The Mate 60 Pro takes camera technology to a new level. It can easily capture high-quality portraits, record the growth moments of children, the companionship of cute pets, and pleasant scenery during journeys. For people with battery anxiety, the Mate 60 Pro is also a more than perfect choice, considering its massive 5,000mAh battery. It ensures all-day usage, keeping up with your busy lifestyle.

The Mate 60 Pro has fought its way in the field of information technology. It still has a long way to go, though.

Sammie got the idea for the4 at summer camp in 2017. She thought it would be5 to have a buddy bench in her school, so when she got back, she6 the idea to her headmaster, teachers and her parents.

Getting7 for the project was just the first step. "There have been a lot of small8, like money," Sammie says. To reduce costs and be9, Sammie decided to make the bench out of recycled material. So she rallied（号召）her10 to gather bottle caps.

Word of the project got out, and soon Sammie was getting11 from people in broader regions — all 50 states, and in the end she12 more than 1,200 pounds. A company called GreenTree Plastics was able to13 these into three benches.

14, Sammie helped other schools acquire benches. She has   15 more than 20 benches to schools and parks by now. Her16 of kindness continues to spread far and wide.17 all the kids her project has helped, Sammie benefits from it, feeling grateful for how it gave her18 in so many different aspects of life.

"19 as some acts of kindness can be, they can make a significant difference and lead to a chain reaction," she says. "You never20. Just be kind, in general."