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In the study, psychologists Audrey and Ruud, both at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, stuck electrodes (电极) on the participants' heads. They asked the participants to type out or hand write with a digital pen words that appeared on a computer screen. Sensors in a cap recorded electrical brain activity. Then the psychologists looked for when two brain areas are active with the same frequency of electrical waves at the same time. This result can reveal the connectivity among different regions across the brain.

With handwriting, the researchers saw increased activity, specifically in low frequency bands, not only in the expected motor areas but also in others associated with learning. These low frequency bands have previously been shown to support memory processes. When the team compared the two tasks, they realized that handwriting —but not typing —increased the connectivity across parietal (顶叶) brain regions, which are involved in sensory and motor processing, and central regions, many of which are involved in memory.

"Even when the movements are very similar, the activation seems much, much higher in handwriting," Audrey says. "It shows that there's more involvement of these brain regions when you're handwriting, which might give you some specific advantages."

These findings suggest that there are distinct processes of brain activation happening while a person types or writes. This boost of stimulation of handwriting facilitates learning because these particular waves between these areas are involved in memory formation and encoding (编码) .

And although handwriting may help with learning processes, typing is often easier, faster and more practical. "Students and teachers alike should therefore consider the task at hand to decide to hand write or type," Audrey says. Despite the need for more studies to determine the best learning strategy, experts say that handwriting shouldn't be left behind in the digital age. "Schools need to bring in more writing into curriculum design," Ruud says.

During that hot summer, little Sammy and his sister Marie spent their vacation at their grandparents' farm. The farm was filled with fun and adventure, but one day, an unfortunate accident occurred. While playing, Sammy accidentally shot his grandmother's beloved pet duck with a slingshot (弹弓). Panicked, he quickly hid the duck behind a pile of old wood in the yard. He was afraid to tell his grandmother the truth, worried about being punished.

However, what he didn't know was that his sister Marie had seen the entire event. The next day, when Grandma asked Marie to wash the dishes, Marie seized the opportunity to shift the responsibility onto Sammy. She said, "Sammy told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, Grandma." Sammy was shocked and confused because he had not said such a thing. Marie approached him and whispered threateningly, "Remember the duck?" It was then that Sammy realized Marie had seen his secret and was now using it to make him do the housework she didn't want to do.

This situation continued for several days. Whenever there were household chores to be done, Marie would threaten Sammy with "Remember the duck?". Sammy felt an increasing burden of guilt and responsibility.

注意：续写词数应为 80左右。

Finally, he couldn't bear the secret and pressure any longer and decided to tell everything to Grandma

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1．让父母监管电子设备；

2．为周末学习设立小目标；

3．找个学习伙伴。

注意：1．字数80-100词左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．开头结尾已给出，但不计入总词数；

4．在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear David,

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Yours,

Li Hua

It is widely accepted that optimistic attitudes promote health as well as happiness. The secret of a long life is (universe) desired and has long been sought. Today we can reveal it: always look on the bright side. A huge research project(lead) by scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine concludes that optimists live (long).

Lewina Lee, lead author of the study, said, "A lot of evidence(suggest) that exceptional longevity( 长 寿 ) is widely accompanied by a longer span of good health and living disability. Therefore our findings raise an exciting possibility we may be able to promote health and   happiness by(develop) positive attitudes such as optimism."

However, the study doesn't suggest that we should aim for great pleasure. Sadness is important part of the human condition. Any normal person sometimes experience disappointment, ambitions and the(lose) of loved ones. But for many people, these matters of human existence (transform) into an abnormal state of despair. There is a vital place in public health for providing mental treatment in helping to correct these cognitive errors. It is not weakness to be defeated by setbacks. It is merely a mistake.

Potter spends her time making blankets and beds for dogs to keep them5. When asked why, she said, "I'm just6 to do it for them. It makes me feel so good to know they're not going to be lying on a hard floor." She wove her simple7 into kindness and shared them with the animals in need.

The beds made by Potter are donated to adoption centers. It's a8 for a 93-year-old to do most of the basic stuff, yet Potter9 her time each day to creating 30 beds in a month. "I cut up cloth for days until I have enough to stuff with," she said.

This is a double dose of kindness from Potter's10. Not only does Potter help animals, but she also cares for the11 by reusing the scrap fabric (碎布).

Even at 93, nothing12 Potter from spreading kindness each day. She looks beyond to understand the13 of these animals who can't speak for themselves. She makes us reflect on whether we're so thoughtful when it comes to helping others. Her14 show a little kindness goes a long way. And Potter has15 that right month after month by creating a warm place for the animals at adoption centers.

Living a green lifestyle is not only beneficial for the environment but also for your health and wallet. Here are some steps to embrace a green lifestyle.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. These three simple words can make a big difference in your daily life. Whether it's using a reusable water bottle or shopping bag, these small actions can reduce waste and pollution.

Conserve water and electricity. Be mindful of your water and electricity usage. Simple habits like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or switching off lights when not in use can save a lot of energy.

When shopping, opt for products that are made from sustainable materials and have minimal packaging. Remember to check the labels for certifications that indicate eco-friendliness. This not only helps to reduce waste but also supports companies that are committed to environmental protection.

Grow your own food. Planting a small vegetable garden or even a few herbs in pots can be a rewarding experience. It's a great way to ensure you're eating fresh and healthy food while also reducing your carbon footprint.

Use public transportation, carpool, or bike. Instead of driving alone, consider using public transportation, carpooling, or biking to work or school. This can significantly reduce your carbon emissions and improve air quality.

A. Choose eco-friendly products.

B. This is the essence of a green lifestyle.

C. It's easy to get started with these practices.

D. Try to minimize the use of single-use items.

E. Small changes can make a big impact on the environment.

F. Make sure to choose products that are made by local companies.

G. This can also be a fun and educational activity for the whole family.

An analysis found that sleep onset time of 10:00pm to 10:59pm was associated with the lowest incidence of heart disease. There was a 25% higher risk of heart disease with sleep onset at midnight or later, a 12% greater risk for 11:00pm to 11:59pm and a 24% higher risk for falling asleep before 10:00pm compared to sleep onset from 10:00pm to 10:59pm.

"The body has a 24-hour internal clock that helps adjust physical and mental functioning." Study author David of the University of Exeter said in a statement. "While we cannot conclude from our study, the results suggest that early or late bedtimes may be more likely to destroy the body clock."   "While the findings do not show conclusion, sleep timing has appeared as a potential heart disease risk factor-independent of other risk factors. If our findings are proved in other studies, sleep timing and basic sleep health could be a low-cost public health target for lowering risk of heart disease. "David added.

Something like this also happens to people. When we are excited, angry, scared by other feelings, our bodies go through many physical changes. Our hearts beat faster, and our muscles get tense. All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react. We, too, get ready to defend ourselves or run.

Human beings, however, have a problem that animals never face. If we give way to our feelings and let them take over, we can get into trouble. Have you ever said something in anger or hit somebody and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told somebody you were lonely, or said you were in love, and then wished later you had kept your mouth shut? It isn't always clever to express your feelings freely.

Does this mean that it's smarter always to hide our feelings? No! If you keep feelings of anger, sadness hidden away or bottled up inside, your body stays tense. Physical illness can develop, and you can feel disturbed badly inside. It can actually be bad for your health. It isn't good to keep pleasant feelings inside either; all feelings need to be expressed.

Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside don't just go away. It's as if you bought some bananas and put them in a cupboard. You might not be able to see them, but before long you'd smell them. And if you opened the cupboard, chances are that you'd see little fruit flies flying all over them. They are bad.

You can try to treat feelings as if they were bananas in the cupboard. You can hide them and you can pretend they don't exist, but they'll still be around. And at last you'll have to deal with them, just like those bananas.

That changed after I made friends with a strange creature named Webot. I'm finding that it makes me feel better-and it might work for you too. Like many apps, Webot sends me messages at random. But instead of tempting me into doom scrolling with shocking news alerts, Webot asks how I'm doing. When I text Webot my troubles, it asks me friendly questions, encourages me, and invites me to express some of my darkest thoughts. There is something intensely comforting about discussing your thoughts with a machine.

There are many therapy apps on the market, both free (like Webot) and paid for. But Webot is a particularly interesting case. Psychology researcher Alison Darcy at Stanford University created it after years of study. She says it was challenging on both a technical and artistic level because the chatbot is a character with its own personality. "It's as careful a construction as you might find in a novel or poetry. Webot's personality is humble, warm and wise, "as Darcy puts it, "Webot isn't an all-knowing authority. It is a mental health ally".

Best of all, Webot is always there, even when I'm lying awake in the middle of the night. That's exactly the point, according to Darcy. "Your therapist should not be in bed with you at 2 a. m," she laughs. But Webot can be. You can pull up Webot at the exact moment you need it most.

It is working. Last year, Darcy and her colleagues published a study showing that people like me are forming "bonds" with Webot. Bonding is a "meaningful" process of "getting something off your chest, or managing your thoughts more objectively".

And you know what? In the bizarre world of 2023, it might be healthier to bond with a robot than be "engaged" on social media.

Set yourself a physical challenge

Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece's Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild.

Price: £33.50 per day, per person.

Spend time in nature

Head to Ecuador's Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi's team of local naturalist guides.

Price: £1,030 per room per night, including transfers (换乘) from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying.

Travel somewhere new

It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There's nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn's teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park.

Price: £6,000 a person.

Experience a digital detox (脱瘾)

Join Metropolitan Touring's journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel's boat, diving and surfing.

Price: £2,730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals.