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In AD 79, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, in southern Italy, (destroy) by a volcanic eruption that buried many of (it) buildings. Archaeologists (考古学家) have been observing it for almost 300 years but now they have a new tool for (understand) how Pompeii might once have looked — virtual reality (VR).

Researchers Danilo Campanaro and Giacomo Landeschi, from Lund University in Sweden, used data collected by drones (无人机) flying over the ruined Roman city to create a 3D computer reconstruction (重建) of one of its most (impress) buildings. They then fed the reconstruction into a video game system called Unity (make) a VR model. The idea is not just to recreate the buildings to understand a bit more about how Roman people might have experienced them. Campanaro and Landeschi asked (volunteer) to take a virtual tour of the house in both summer and winter light. The researchers used special eye-tracking technology to record (exact) which areas people looked at and for how long. From this, the team concluded that the building used clever design to draw attention objects that showed off the wealth and status of its owner — perhaps a man called LuciusValenius Flaccus, ring was found in the ruins.

Whenever Sajan and I come home, my mom starts3 our meals weeks before we arrive. She researches new4 dishes and stocks up on beans and yogurt though she5 both. So often, even though we're all6 at the table together, we're eating7 meals. I've never really8 with my mom about the food tension in our relationship. But earlier this summer, I9 asked her about it.

"It is sometimes a(n)10 to cook your food," she answered. "But it is important for us to11 your and Sajan's Indian vegetarian diet."

She also had her question, "You don't miss the12 you grew up with?"

I do. And I don't.

My mom still makes my favorite cookies. But because I've been away from home for so long, I've13 lots of new foods, and Indian food has become my food. I always assumed she felt hurt by that, but talking to her, I14 I was wrong.

Love can be shown through food in different ways. Just make a little room for what our loved ones choose to15.

We conducted a study online and reached more than 200 people from all walks of life. After asking them about the hardships they faced and how often they experienced compassion, we offered them the chance to donate some of the money they were about to be paid for taking part in the study to help people in need. The result showed that those who had faced serious adversities in life feel more compassion for suffering people. And as a result, they donated more money.

Now, if experiencing any type of hardship can make a person more compassionate, you might assume that the compassion would be reached when someone has experienced the exact misfortune that another person is facing. Interestingly, this turns out to be dead wrong.

In an article recently published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the Kellogg School of Management professor Loran Nordgren and his team found that the human mind refuses to work as usual when it comes to remembering its own past hardships: it regularly makes them appear to be less painful than they actually were. Therefore, recalling a bad experience in your own past may make you underestimate (低估) the difficulty of others' challenges. You overcame it, you think; so should he. The result? You lack compassion.

Our findings, taken together with those of Professor Nordgren and his team, are that living through hardships doesn't either warm hearts or harden them; it does both. Knowing suffering in life usually enhances the compassion we feel for others, except when the suffering involves specific painful events that we know all too well.

A survey revealed rewatching films we've already seen countless times is common. Some titles were mentioned repeatedly—Back To The Future, Top Gun, and musicals like The Rain. In 2016,a website surveyed 1,169 people to list the 25 most rewatched films—with Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz and The sound of Music taking the top spots.

Finding which movies we watch again and again is easy. Exactly why we do it is less clear. Obviously we love them and think they deserve our attention. One said,"Some films are what I Think ‘complete' and are so familiar that you can stop and start at any point. They are deeply satisfying and you can lose yourself in them."

While that might explain the second, third, or fourth viewing, what keeps us coming back to a movie when we already know every detail, and there are so many other new films to choose from?

One explanation is that watching something familiar takes up less mental energy. We don't have to concentrate to work out what's going on. Instead, we just sit back and relax. When faced with diverse choices, it's easier to return to an old film that we believe won t disappoint us.

A psychological phenomenon, "the mere exposure effect"— in which we develop a preference for something familiar—could also be a good explanation. So the more we watch, the more we want to watch.

A 2012 study on cultural "re-consumption found that rewatching movies can also make us reflect on how we've grown—a measuring stick for how much our lives have changed. Perhaps that's one of the biggest reasons why we return to films, to recall not only for a time in history but for a time in our lives.

Zeke Hausfather, an energy systems analyst and climate researcher at Berkeley Earth, said warmer temperatures and extreme weather have made Australia more susceptible to fires and increased the length of the fire season. "The drier conditions combined with record high temperatures in 2019 created main conditions for the disastrous fires. Australia's fires were worsened by the combination of those two. 2019 was the perfect storm for being the warmest year on record for Australia and the driest year on record for Australia," Hausfather added on Friday.

Kevin Trenberth, a senior scientist at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research, said warmer ocean temperatures also contributed to more variable weather around the world. Trenberth believes that global warming contributed to energy imbalances and hot spots in the oceans, which can create a wave in the atmosphere that locks weather patterns in places, causing longer rain events in Indonesia, for example, and at the same time contributing to drought in Australia. He said that once an area experiences drought conditions for two months or more, it increases the risk of fires catching and spreading. Those changing weather patterns due to global warming make drought events longer.

Climate experts stress that climate change is not the only factor in the severity of wildfires. How land is managed can also impact the amount of fuel available for fires. Practices like controlled burns and other factors can impact the risk to people and property, such as warning systems and the type of development in a given area. Changing those policies has great potential to limit future damage from wildfires along with changes to how fire management resources are dispatched (派遣).

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

My hometown has plenty of fantastic street art. You can find some cool pieces in the Jordaan neighborhood and in the North and West parts of the city. One place you absolutely have to visit in Amsterdam is the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam North. This museum houses huge murals created by artists from around the world in an old industrial warehouse, and is a rich addition to the Amsterdam street art scene.

Bristol, United Kingdom

The birthplace of Banksy, one of the world's most famous street artists, Bristol is another of the world's great street art cities. You can find street art across the city on buildings, streets and bridges. The annual Upfest, in the Bedminster suburb, during which artists from around the world are invited to create street art on houses and buildings, is a popular attraction.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro also has a fantastic street art scene. For the 2016 Olympic Games, the city invited famous Brazilian street artist, Kobra, to create the world's biggest mural along the Olympic Boulevard. The result is simply amazing! Click here to see street art in Rio de Janeiro, or my photos of Rio de Janeiro.

Jiang Hui was born into a poor family in Santai County, a mountainous area in Mianyang. His parents, both farmers with calloused hands and sun-wrinkled faces, struggled to make ends meet by planting rice and corn on the barren hillside. The thatched-roof house they lived in leaked whenever it rained, and the only electrical appliance was a 14-inch black-and-white TV that often broke down.

Life during high school was even harder. To save money for textbooks, Jiang Hui never bought breakfast. At noon, while classmates rushed to the canteen for hot meals, he would slip back to the empty classroom, take out a 2-yuan instant noodle from his worn-out schoolbag, and eat it quickly with cold water from the tap. In the evening, after self-study, he would linger at the school gate food stand, hesitating for a long time before buying a steamed bun-his only dinner, which he would break into small pieces and chew for 10 minutes to make it "last longer."

But poverty never dimmed his desire to learn. He woke up at 4:30 every morning, tiptoeing to the school corridor where the streetlights were still on, and read English words aloud in a low voice to avoid disturbing others. At night, he was the last to leave the classroom, studying by the dim light until the guard urged him to go. His winter coat was too thin to keep out the cold, so he would pace back and forth while reciting texts to stay warm; his shoes, with holes in the soles, were stuffed with newspaper to keep his feet from getting wet on rainy days. When he felt hungry, he drank water to fill his stomach; when he was tired, he splashed cold water on his face.

Three years of unremitting efforts finally bore fruit. On a sweltering July afternoon, a postman rode his bicycle to the village, shouting Jiang Hui's name. The admission letter from North China Electric Power University, with its red seal, glittered like a precious gem in his trembling hands.

Paragraph 1: Holding the admission letter, Jiang Hui stood under the old banyan tree at the village entrance, unable to move.

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Paragraph 2: Two months later, on the day Jiang Hui left for university, the first ray of sunlight had just painted the mountain tops gold when the village alley was already bustling.

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In 2010, the release of the iPhone 4 caused a global sensation, with countless consumers eager to get their hands on the revolutionary device. Among them were many young people, some of whom even went to extreme lengths to afford it. However, one tragic case stood out—a teenager who made an irreversible decision(chase) this trend, only to regret it for a lifetime.

The teenager, then 17, was obsessed with owning an iPhone 4, but his family could not afford the high price. Instead of communicating with his parents or finding a reasonable way to earn money, he was misled into selling one of his kidneys through an illegal intermediary. At the time, he thought the sacrifice was worthfor the latest phone, never realizing that his health was far more valuable than any electronic device.

Years have passed, and the once-coveted iPhone 4 is now a vintage item (sell) for no more than 20 yuan on second-hand platforms. Its functions are outdated, and it can barely meet the needs of modern life., the teenager's health has been permanently damaged. He suffers from chronic kidney disease and has to rely on regular medical treatment to survive. What was once a symbol of fashion and status has long faded away, but the pain and loss he endures (remain) unchanged.

This case serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of rational consumption. In a world materialism and consumerism are prevalent, it is easy to be tempted by the latest trends and feel pressured to keep up with others. However, true happiness does not come from owning expensive things, from recognizing what really matters—health, family, and personal growth.

Young people, in particular, should learn to distinguish between needs and wants. Before making a purchase, they ought to ask (they) whether the item is truly necessary and whether they can afford it without sacrificing something more important. It is also crucial to develop a correct view of value, understanding that the worth of a person is not determined by the brand of their phone the clothes they wear.

Looking back on that incident, we can see that blind pursuit of material goods can lead to irreversible consequences. The 20-yuan iPhone 4 is a stark symbol of how fleeting material trends are, while health and well-being are priceless and irreplaceable. May this story encourage everyone to consume rationally, cherish what they have, and not let temporary desires(destroy) their long-term happiness.

To squeeze out more learning time, I made countless sacrifices, the most reckless of which was skipping meals. Breakfast often2 a quick sip of milk grabbed on the way to class, lunch was either skipped entirely or replaced with a snack eaten while flipping through textbooks. Dinner? More often than not, I'd3 the cafeteria and stay glued to my desk, solving math problems or memorizing English words until midnight. My parents repeatedly warned me about the4 of this routine, but I brushed off their concerns, convinced that academic success was worth the cost.

The price came sooner than I expected. Three months into the semester, a sharp pain in my stomach sent me rushing to the infirmary. The doctor diagnosed acute gastroenteritis,5 by irregular eating habits. After a day of rest and medication, I was back in the classroom,6 to let the setback derail my progress. But the illness returned twice more that year, each episode more7than the last. Lying in the hospital bed with an IV drip, I'd feel a wave of8 — regret for neglecting my health, yet stubbornness to keep pushing forward.

Amid the agony, there were glimmers of happiness that made the struggle bearable. The9 of solving a difficult physics problem after hours of effort, the encouragement from teachers who noticed my perseverance, and the silent solidarity with classmates who were fighting the same battle. We'd share snacks secretly during evening self-study, exchange notes filled with key formulas, and cheer each other on when mock exam scores were10. Those small, warm moments acted as a lifeline, pulling me through the darkest days.

I also cherished the quiet moments of11. Late at night, when the classroom emptied and only the hum of the air conditioner remained, I'd look out the window at the starry sky and dream of my future university. Those fleeting thoughts of what lay beyond the college entrance exam gave me the12 to keep going. Even the pain of gastroenteritis became a13 — a reminder of how badly I wanted to achieve my goals.

Now, as a college student, I look back on that year with mixed feelings. I'm proud of the perseverance I displayed, but I also recognize the14 of my choices. The stomachaches have faded, but the memory of those tough days lingers. It was a time of intense suffering, yet also profound growth — a period where I learned the value of balance, the importance of health, and the power of resilience.

Senior Three is a journey like no other. It teaches you that success often comes with sacrifices, but not all sacrifices are worth making. For me, those 12 months will always be a15 memory — one to reflect on, but never to revisit.

In response to these challenges, a series of nationwide educational reforms have been steadily enhanced. At the policy level, authorities have issued guidelines to reduce students' academic burden — limiting the amount of homework assigned to primary and secondary school students, banning excessive after-school tutoring classes, and reducing the frequency of standardized tests. For example, primary schools now prioritize hands-on activities and experiential learning, while high schools have expanded the range of elective courses, covering areas such as environmental protection, artificial intelligence, traditional crafts, and community service. These changes aim to help students discover their interests and develop diverse talents beyond textbook knowledge.

Schools have also revamped their teaching methods to move away from rote memorization and one-way lecturing. Teachers now design more interactive lessons, incorporating group discussions, project-based learning, and real-world problem-solving tasks. For instance, in science classes, students might conduct experiments to explore chemical reactions rather than just memorizing formulas; in literature classes, they are encouraged to analyze themes and express personal interpretations instead of reciting standard answers. This shift not only enhances students' understanding of knowledge but also fosters critical thinking and collaboration skills.

The role of parents has evolved significantly as well. In the past, many parents focused solely on their children's test scores, pushing them to attend numerous tutoring classes and setting unrealistic academic expectations. They now pay more attention to their children's mental health, encourage them to pursue hobbies such as sports, music, or painting, and recognize that success in life extends beyond academic achievements. Parent-teacher communication has also become more holistic, with discussions covering not just grades but also students' emotional state and social development.

However, educational reform is a gradual and complex process that cannot be achieved overnight. For example, some rural areas still lack sufficient resources to offer diverse elective courses, and there remains a gap between the reform goals and the actual implementation in certain schools. Additionally, the deep-rooted mindset of valuing exam scores over all else still influences some parents and educators. Despite these challenges, the direction of the reform is clear to build an education system that nurtures well-rounded individuals who are academically competent, emotionally resilient, and socially responsible. With continuous efforts from schools, parents, and society as a whole, this vision is gradually taking shape.

A. These policy adjustments have paved the way for more student-centered teaching practices.

B. Some students even suffered from anxiety and burnout due to the constant pressure to perform well in exams.

C. They no longer view academic achievements as the sole measure of their children's success.

D. Many educators and parents have recognized the need to reform the traditional exam-oriented model.

E. Some challenges and gaps still exist between the reform's goals and real-world implementation.

F. Instead, they emphasize student participation and the development of practical problem-solving abilities.

G. Teachers are also receiving training to adapt to the new teaching methods and better guide students' growth.

The root cause of the ban lies in Hu's repeated dissemination of divisive remarks that pitted different groups against each other. As sorted out by Zhejiang Propaganda, Hu initiated a controversial narrative during his live streams, categorizing people into "Apple users" and "Android users" based on their choice of mobile phone. This simplistic dichotomy quickly escalated into a widespread online trend, with Hu and other copycat content creators attaching derogatory labels: "Apple users" were glorified as symbols of success, elegance, and elite status, while "Android users" were unfairly stigmatized as inferior, low-income, and low-status. The division did not stop at mobile phones; Hu extended this flawed logic to other aspects of life, drawing arbitrary links between one's choice of consumer goods and personal worth — including housing, cars, education, and even social status.

Behind this divisive rhetoric was a clear commercial motive: by stirring up emotional conflicts and selling anxiety, Hu sought to attract attention, boost traffic, and ultimately monetize his popularity. Such content, however, had harmful social consequences. Zhejiang Propaganda criticized the practice as a dangerous distortion of values, arguing that reducing human worth to material possessions like mobile phones turns humanity into a commodity priced by online traffic. It also warned that if such labeling is allowed to spread, every daily choice-from which food delivery to order to which sneakers to wear — could fragment society into hostile groups, eroding the foundation of rational public discourse.

The ban on Hu's accounts aligns with a broader national campaign launched by China's Cyberspace Administration on September 22, 2025. Titled "Clean Network Rectify Malicious Incitement of Negative Emotions", the two-month special operation targets content that deliberately stirs up antagonism, promotes violence, or spreads hostility online. Zhejiang Propaganda emphasized that addressing such cognitive distortions requires platforms to take full responsibility — they must not allow divisive content to become a reliance for gaining traffic and profits. Only by making those who incite division unprofitable and powerless can content creation return to rationality and sincerity, safeguarding a clean, orderly online space.

Beyond the immediate ban, the incident reflects deeper societal issues. Scholars note that young netizens, while eager to engage with public issues and sympathetic to the struggles of ordinary people, can easily be swayed by extreme, black-and-white logic due to limited life experience and the influence of algorithms. Hu himself, in his twenties, once gained popularity for videos showing him helping disadvantaged groups like migrant workers, which resonated with young audiences. Yet his shift toward divisive content highlights how even well-meaning individuals can be trapped by the pursuit of traffic, sliding from sincere expression to emotional incitement.

For society, the incident serves as a crucial reminder: fostering a healthy online environment requires collective effort. Platforms must strengthen content moderation instead of prioritizing traffic over social responsibility. Mainstream voices should engage in direct, respectful dialogue with young people, acknowledging their concerns rather than dismissing their views as trivial. In the long run, building a more inclusive public discourse — where diverse perspectives are heard without hostility — will help curb the spread of divisive content and guide young people toward more rational, empathetic ways of engaging with the world.

The most striking feature of the iPhone Air is its revolutionary design philosophy, which prioritizes both aesthetics and durability. As the thinnest iPhone ever created by Apple, it boasts a titanium alloy body that not only reduces the overall weight but also enhances structural strength. The back of the device is fitted with a sapphire crystal panel, while the front is protected by an upgraded sapphire crystal display — an innovation that boosts scratch resistance by three times compared to previous generations. Measuring 6.5 inches, the Super Retina XDR display supports a 120Hz ProMotion adaptive refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and responsive touch interactions even during high-intensity tasks such as gaming or video editing. What's more, the adoption of an eSIM-only design has allowed Apple to optimize internal space utilization, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card slot and contributing to the device's ultra-slim profile. This design choice also enables the iPhone Air to be compatible with over 500 carriers worldwide, including major Chinese operators like China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, making it a truly global device.

Under the hood, the iPhone Air is powered by a cutting-edge chipset combination — Apple's A19 Pro, N1, and C1X chips — marking the most comprehensive Apple-designed chip configuration ever featured in an iPhone. This powerful trio not only secures the device's position as the most energy-efficient iPhone to date but also delivers professional-grade performance capable of handling resource-intensive applications with ease. Whether it's 4K video rendering, complex 3D modeling, or multitasking with multiple heavy apps, the iPhone Air maintains smooth operation without compromising battery life, supporting all-day usage on a single charge — a key advantage for users with demanding daily schedules.

The imaging system of the iPhone Air has also undergone significant upgrades to meet the growing needs of content creators. The 48-megapixel fusion main camera is engineered to produce image quality comparable to that of a four-lens setup, capturing vivid details, accurate colors, and stunning dynamic range in various lighting conditions. On the front, the 18-megapixel Center Stage camera features an innovative square sensor, supporting 4K HDR video recording with ultra-steady image stabilization and simultaneous dual-camera shooting. These enhancements make the iPhone Air an ideal tool for selfies, vlog creation, and video conferencing, catering to the trend of social media-driven content production. Additionally, the device is available in four elegant color options — Deep Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue-with a starting storage capacity of 256GB, addressing the storage concerns of modern users who frequently store large files such as photos, videos, and apps.

To complement the iPhone Air, Apple has launched a range of exclusive accessories tailored to enhance the user experience. These include a MagSafe battery pack priced at 799 yuan, a MagSafe protective case for 399 yuan, and a crossbody lanyard for 479 yuan, offering convenient carrying solutions for on-the-go users. Since the pre-order phase began on October 17, 2025, the iPhone Air has witnessed overwhelming demand, with popular configurations — particularly the Sky Blue variant — selling out rapidly on major ecommerce platforms. This enthusiastic market response reflects consumers' recognition of Apple's efforts to balance performance, design, and affordability.

Beyond its appeal to individual users, the launch of the iPhone Air holds strategic significance for Apple's market layout. By introducing a mid-to-high-end model that bridges the gap between standard and Pro iPhones, the company aims to capture a broader customer base, catering to both budget-conscious consumers seeking premium features and tech lovers who don't require the full range of Pro-level functionalities. Simultaneously, the release of the iPhone Air, alongside the new M5 chip-equipped Vision Pro headset, iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro, forms a powerful product ecosystem that strengthens Apple's dominance in multiple segments of the consumer electronics industry. Industry analysts predict that the iPhone Air will not only drive Apple's sales growth in the coming quarters but also influence competitors' product strategies, potentially triggering a new wave of slim, high-performance smartphones in the market.

As technology continues to evolve, the iPhone Air stands as a testament to Apple's commitment to innovation and user-centric design. It proves that a smartphone can be both powerful and elegant, high-performing and energy-efficient, meeting the diverse needs of modern consumers in an increasingly connected world. For those seeking a device that combines flagship-level features with a more accessible price point, the iPhone Air is undoubtedly a standout choice in the current smartphone landscape.

Everything shifted when Lily joined our class in the second semester. Bright and gentle, she was a top student with English scores consistently in the grade's top 5. Her smooth pronunciation and insightful answers in class left everyone impressed, but what touched me most was her kindness. Once, after I scored a mere 73 on a test and sat alone in despair, she walked over softly. "Don't give up," she said, pointing out my mistakes and explaining grammar points patiently. Staring into her warm eyes, I felt a sudden urge to narrow the gap between us—not just to win her favor, but to prove I could stand beside someone as excellent as her.

I threw myself into English with unshakable resolve. Starting with vocabulary, I bought a notebook and wrote down every difficult word repeatedly—sometimes 400 times a day until my fingers ached. I stayed up late reading simple English articles, looked up every unknown word, and copied model essays to learn sentence structures. I also mustered the courage to ask Lily for help after class, she always recommended useful resources and encouraged me when I stumbled. There were setbacks: mock exams with little progress, classmates mocking my "foolish pursuit," and nights I wanted to quit. But the thought of Lily's belief in me kept me going.

Two years of relentless effort paid off. My scores rose steadily, and by senior year, I was scoring over 120 in mock exams. In the college entrance examination, I achieved 125-far beyond my wildest dreams as a freshman. When I told Lily, she smiled and said, "I always knew you could do it." Looking back, Lily was the spark that ignited my motivation, but the real victory was overcoming my own doubts. I learned that no matter how tough the start, persistence and self-belief can turn even the most impossible goals into reality.

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