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Now, poetry competitions have been revived. This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation competition,2 poems from memory for $100,000 in prize money.

The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to school wide contests, and then they competed in city and state competitions.3, the 50 state champions, along with the4 of the District of Columbia came to Washington D.C. last week for the last showdown. After the 51 champions competed5 another, 12 went on to the6. Then the field was narrowed to five. The final five had one last chance to "perform" a poem. The overall champ, Jackson Hille, a high school senior from Ohio,7 a $20,000 scholarship. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation8 Poetry Out Loud, because they realized that hearing a poem performed is a different experience from9 it on a page.

It's not just a matter of saying the words in the right order. It's the tone of10, the pauses, the gestures and the attitude of the person performing that bring the11 to life. "Each time we hear somebody recite a poem, we understand again what we found12 and interesting about it," said National Public Radio Broadcaster Scott Simon, master of ceremonies for the finals. Hearing it in a new voice offers something new to the listeners.

Not only do the people hearing poems have a(n)13 experience, but14 and presenting poems helps the participants understand those poems in a new way. Another15 of a competition such as Poetry Out Loud is that the participants learn public speaking skills that can help them for life.

Travel local

If a vacation is what you need, try choosing nearby destinations and staying local. This way, you get to save on time and money and avoid air travel, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Shop and eat local

Avoid eating at multinational chain restaurants or shopping in large supermarkets and brand stores. This way, you're helping keep people employed and preventing transportation across far distances.

Choose green accommodation

To ensure this, you may need to find answers to questions like if the hotel is certified, or if they have a sustainability report, or what their waste management protocol (方案) and plastic policy looks like, or if their products and menus are locally sourced, and so on.

Use sustainable transport

Flying can seem easy and attractive, but it's especially harmful to the environment. If your destination can be reached by train, consider opting for it. It's also advisable to use public transport instead of cars which burn through double the amount of fuel. If you have no option but to fly, consider booking non-stop flights instead of having layovers (转机).

Go paperless

This prevents travellers from printing boarding passes, hotel reservations, and entry tickets. By going paperless, you not only help the environment but also avoid losing tickets and enjoy easy access to them at the same time.

A. A lot of attractions accept mobile tickets.

B. Always switch of lights before leaving your room.

C. Slow travel is a smart and responsible way to travel.

D. Surprise yourself by discovering the close-by attractions.

E. While exploring cities, cycling and walking are recommended.

F. On vacations, choose sustainable hotels that employ green practices

G. Instead, choose small businesses to help stimulate the local economy.

To figure out the reason, social psychologists John Darley and Bibb Latané conducted two classic experiments. Their first experiment showed that the more bystanders there were, the more an individual's sense of responsibility diffused — 85% of participants helped in a one-on-one situation, while only 31%did so in a group of six. In their second smoke experiment, 75% of people alone sought help when smoke filled the room, but just 10% did so with passive bystanders around.

They pointed out that the bystander effect mainly springs from people's failure to interpret a situation as an emergency due to others' inaction. The second reason for the bystander effect is that when multiple bystanders are present, each person feels less personal commitment to act, as they assume others (especially those with professional skills like doctors or police) will intervene.This phenomenon is more common in urban areas with many strangers, unlike in small communities where people feel a clear sense of responsibility to help others they know.

Recent research has cast doubt on the universality of Darley and Latané's classic bystander effect theory. Using real-world CCTV footage from three pairs of culturally diverse cities — Lancaster, Amsterdam, and Cape Town — Dr, Richard Philpot of Lancaster University and his team analyzed 212 violent incidents.

Their findings showed that bystanders intervened in 91% of cases, and in direct contradiction to the original theory, the presence of more bystanders actually increased the likelihood of intervention, with multiple people often stepping in together. The consistent types of intervention across different cities suggest we are born with the wish to help others, driven by social conventions and a desire to understand, protect, and assist others.

On my 13th birthday, I bought a poster of Harvard to hang in my room. Being at Harvard became what I dreamt about. Even if my electricity was cut off, I still woke up at 5:30, because I knew that my poster of Harvard was still hanging only two feet away from me.

Reminding myself of my goal each day made it easy to say no to the same choices I saw my peers making, because those paths couldn't bring me closer to my goal. Being poor could not take away my power to decide what I chose to do with my day. The poster gave me the courage to send emails to about 50 Harvard students to ask for feedback on my application essays; it gave me the energy to study just one more hour on my SAT when my friends were asleep; and it gave me the determination to submit just one more scholarship application when 180 others had already turned me down.

Every day, I could feel myself getting closer and closer to my goal as my writing got better, my SAT score increased, and my scholarship checks started coming in. Finally, an email arrived from Harvard. The first word was "Congratulations!" A month later, Harvard flew me up to visit the campus where for the first time I stepped onto my dreaming land.

Who you are today is the result of the decisions you made yesterday, and who you will be tomorrow will be the result of the choices you make today. Who do you want to be tomorrow?

One sunny morning, my little nephew (侄子) John wanted to fly his new kite. "Will you help me, Lucy?" he asked his sister. Lucy kindly held the kite up and threw it into the air. But John forgot to run. The kite fell straight to the ground.

"Ah! You are so awkward!" John shouted angrily. "It was your fault!" Lucy argued back. I stepped in and said softly, "Don't blame each other. Let's try again."

They tried several times, but failed again and again. Once, John ran too fast and pulled the kite out of Lucy's hand. Another time, a sudden wind blew the kite into some bushes, and its tail got stuck. Each time, the brother and sister argued loudly. Finally, we moved to a large, open grass field. I threw the kite up, and John ran hard. The kite flew high! It looked beautiful against the blue sky. But John was so excited that he stopped running to look up. The string became loose, and the kite crashed down again.

"John, you shouldn't have stopped," I said. "But don't worry, let's try again."

"I won't try any more!" John cried unhappily. He threw the stick (绕线棒) on the ground, crossed his arms, and turned his back to us. "It's useless! The kite never flies. I don't want to be bothered with it anymore!" Lucy looked at me, ready to give up, too. The wind kept blowing, seemingly mocking (嘲笑) our failure. The atmosphere was heavy with frustration.

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Instead of arguing back, I silently picked up the stick and walked over to the stubborn boy.

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With a determined nod, John grabbed the string and signed to Lucy to lift the kite.

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Dear friends,

Welcome to our school!

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Quanzhou, a coastal city in Fujian province, is pursuing rapid (grow) by combining its strong private sector (民营经济) with its deep cultural heritage.

"The private sector is Quanzhou's most (impress) feature and most valuable treasure," said Mayor Cai Zhansheng. The city is building an industry-friendly business environment (help) key factories grow faster.

Cai noted that local companies are changing how they go global. "It's no longer just about exporting goods. We are changing ‘made in Quanzhou' to ‘created in Quanzhou'," he explained, (take) Anta and Jomoo as examples. These brands have become global players through international acquisitions (跨国并购). Their success is linked (close) to the continuous improvement of the business system.

As a major economic center, Quanzhou made over 1.38 trillion yuan in 2025. Private companies serve as the backbone of the city's economy, grew very fast. Nowadays, with government support, more companies (encourage) to innovate, making Quanzhou a shining star on China's economic map. The future looks even (bright) for this ancient city with a modern spirit. It is truly honor for Fujian province.

One morning, his mother asked him to return home early so they could visit his aunt. Ignoring her, James went to the3, where he met some naughty boys. They noticed the money his mother had given him and4 him to hire a boat.5 to the danger, James agreed.

Soon, strong winds blew, and none of the boys knew how to6 the boat.7 from fighting the waves, they could row (划) no longer. Suddenly, a huge wave overturned the boat,8 everyone into the water. Far from home and unknown to anyone, James struggled, nearly drowning while his parents remained unaware of his9.

10, some men spotted them and rushed out in another boat, saving the boys just11. After drying their clothes, the boys were sent home. Deeply12, James regretted his behavior. From that day on, he never13 his mistakes. He became a(n)14 student, focused on his lessons, and, most importantly, learned to obey (服从) his parents perfectly. This experience taught him that15 and obedience are far more significant than momentary fun.

Have you ever avoided an embarrassing topic or started a new conversation to escape conflict? While this works with strangers or friends, using it with loved ones creates distance. We often stay silent because we fear causing hurt or anger. However, avoiding these problems not only takes energy but also destroys trust. To build a closer relationship, try these three practical steps.

Express Your Love First

Before discussing the problem, create a safe atmosphere. If you are angry or critical, the conversation will fail. Instead, start by saying, "I love you, and that won't change. You matter to me, which is why I need to share what's bothering me." This acknowledgement reassures your partner and helps you stay connected to your loving feelings rather than getting lost in anger.

Reflect on Yourself

Pay your attention to your inner feelings. Is your goal to prove you're right or to get closer? If it's the latter, the talk becomes a cooperative effort. For example, if you complain about housework but know you are overly picky (挑剔的), admit it. Or if you worry about your teen's friends due to your own past, note that. Revealing your own weaknesses makes the other person trust you more.

Listen with Curiosity

Lastly, listen with a real desire to understand. Don't think you know why they acted that way. Ask what they felt and intended. A powerful tool is the "listening-to-learn" mindset. When they speak, encourage them to go deeper. This simple phrase shows you truly care about their perspective.

Navigating hard conversations is scary but necessary. By combining love, self-awareness, and curiosity, you can turn tension into a deeper connection.

A. Anger causes more anger, so calm down first.

B. This solution is not a safe one at all.

C. It is helpful to be aware of your own feelings.

D. This requires being in touch with your caring feelings.

E. Just say three words: "Tell me more."

F. Avoiding conflict is always the best policy.

G. Instead, really ask and listen to their side of the story.