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My GPS died suddenly without any warning. Completely3, I was shocked. Then I remembered those early4 of this land. They had no modern tools, yet they sailed (航行)5 into the large unknown. They could face uncertainty, why couldn't I?       

As the afternoon flew by, the6 grew darker, and I felt7. I hadn't seen anyone for hours. My shirt was wet through with8. Just as I was about to9, a dirt road appeared ahead. A jeep slowed down beside me, but I10 the offer of a ride. I needed to finish my journey on my own.

I rushed up a high hill, and there it was: a beautiful stone11. Later I learned it was a centuries-old temple. I leaned (依靠) against its cool wall,12 heavily. The Atlantic Ocean spread out before me,13 and deep blue, which comforted my tired body.

As Chloe once said, "Sometimes the best14 come when you least expect them." That day, I didn't just run 17 miles; I got something far more valuable: the15 to keep going, even when the path is unclear.

Researchers have discovered that laughter has many benefits. Among the ways laughter lifts us by increasing our overall well-being and boosting our mental health. When we live with anxiety, our stress hormones pulse through us. This makes us feel tense and anxious. Although there are no quick solutions for anything in our life, a good laugh can instantly begin to reduce these harmful stress hormones that are mixed with anxiety. Laughter gets to work immediately, and a regular "diet" of laughter continues to decrease anxiety over time.

The act of laughing is similar to deep breathing in its ability to increase the oxygen in our bodies. Combined with reducing stress hormones, the increased oxygen in our bodies helps lead to muscle relaxation. All of this helps reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety.

Laughing feels good. It's addictive and we can keep wanting more. When we laugh regularly, our anxiety begins to decrease. When we have humor and give ourselves a chance to laugh a little bit for even a short while each day, we distract our focus. Rather than seeing the world within or without as a worrying place, we start to see it as a good, safe, and perhaps even fun place. We start to see beyond the anxiety. Sure, the anxiety lingers (徘徊) for a while, but every time we laugh, we can reduce it.

Introducing intentional laughter into our life decreases our stress hormones. Breathing deeply during the act of laughing relaxes muscles. Thinking about something funny shifts our focus to new things. Having humor regularly helps our outlook become more positive.

Their friendship began in 1986. Tim and his wife Patty met Scott and his wife Cheree in Cancun, Mexico. They quickly became close friends and kept traveling together. Later, on a flight, they met another couple, George and Debbie. By chance, all three couples were from California. Soon, the six of them became close friends. They supported each other in daily life and shared many trips around the world.

Over the years, they traveled to many places, including the Sierra Nevada mountains, Hawaii and even South Africa. They celebrated weddings, birthdays and other important moments together. Their children grew up together, and now they are proud grandparents. They often say they are more than friends — they are like family.

The 1994 beach photo became a symbol of their strong friendship. During later trips, the three men often copied the same pose for fun.

In 2024, they had a special chance to recreate the photo. George and Debbie's son was getting married in Cabo, the same place where the original picture was taken. The three men brought clothes like those they wore in the 1990s and returned to the same beach. Although the background had changed because of a hurricane, they stood in the same spot and struck the same pose.

When they compared the old and new photos, they felt proud. The picture was not just about the past. It showed a friendship that had lasted for over thirty years.

Meatopia

This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover's paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.

The National Honey Show

If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.

The Orange Sauce Festival

Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce? Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.

The Ginger and Spice Festival

If you'd prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town's historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.

"Can't you ever be on time? We're going to miss the movie!" Sarah shouted at her best friend, Emily, who was still looking for her wallet. The two had planned to see a movie together, but Emily's frequent lateness was driving Sarah crazy. "I'm sorry, I just can't find it," Emily replied, her voice shaking.

As they finally rushed out of the house, Sarah continued to complain. "This always happens. I'm tired of waiting for you. I plan everything, and you ruin it!" Emily remained silent, her eyes fixed on the ground.

When they arrived at the cinema, it was already ten minutes after the movie had started. "See? We missed the beginning because of you," Sarah said angrily. Emily bought the tickets without a word.

During the movie, Sarah couldn't focus. She noticed Emily was sitting quietly, looking down. Sarah's anger began to fade, and she started to feel a bit guilty. After the movie ended, they walked out of the cinema. Sarah realized Emily was acting strange. Usually, she would be chatting non-stop, but now she seemed lost in thought.

"Hey, are you okay?" Sarah asked, a little worried. Emily looked up, her eyes red. "I'm really sorry about today. It's just that…my mom's been sick, and I've been under so much stress. I was looking for the money she gave me to buy some medicine."

Sarah was shocked. She had been so busy being angry about being late that she hadn't even noticed something was wrong with Emily.

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At that moment, a wave of regret washed over Sarah.

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From that day on, Sarah changed.

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Li Hua

Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, The Butterfly Lovers, a large-scale ballet, (bring) to the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Cultural Center on the evening of Oct.18. At the end of the performance, the audience greeted the creative team with long applause and cheers.

Known the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, The Butterfly Lovers was put on the stage for the first time in the form of ballet in Hong Kong, offering the audience impressive combination of the ancient and modern, East and West. The famous legendary Chinese tragic romance between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai has inspired countless (adapt) in opera, music, film, and other art forms. Septime Webre, is the Hong Kong Ballet's Artistic Director, was (deep) moved the first time he heard The Butterfly Lovers violin concert and believed it to be a wonderful subject for a ballet.

Ricky Hu and his wife, Mai Jingwen, took on the task of (create) the ballet performance. In the production of this ballet, they made a bold attempt (combine) traditional Chinese dance elements with ballet. While preserving the core story of the drama, they made efforts to bring innovation breakthroughs to the dance presentation. "There's a lot of pressure because the story is a classic and the audience has seen it (present) in many other forms". Hu said.

That day, I learned an invaluable6 from my father: the importance of7 rather than merely owning.

Years later, while I was in Delhi preparing for the UPSC exams, the concept of "women empowerment" was everywhere. Having internalized (内在化) my father's lesson, I8 my sea t to a young woman on a city bus. I thought nothing more of it until a (n)9 man got on the bus. To my10, the woman I had just given my seat to helped the old man sit down.

This11 redefined my understanding of "women empowerment". I had always believed it meant supporting women, but this young woman12 that true empowerment involves taking the lead and13 others, regardless of gender.

These moments, though small, create lasting impressions and14 our character. My father was a15 through his actions, which have always spoken louder than words.

Act first, don't wait for your parents to try to improve the relationship. If you want to improve your relationship with your parents, you should start right away and act first.

Be appreciative. Consider all your parents have done for you. And You may be more willing to improve the relationship or compromise, or be more forgiving when your parents annoy you.

Keep calm. Otherwise, you may end up saying things you regret, which will only damage your relationship further and make you seem immature. When you are interacting with your parents and you feel a wave of strong emotion coming on, re-assess the situation that led to your strong feelings by asking yourself some questions.

Often, people do not get along because they fail to consider others' perspectives. Once you can empathize with other's position and see the reasons behind it, you will likely be more willing to compromise and improve the relationship.

Be positive. Smile at your parents. Stay positive and warm. Let them know with your body language that you are happy to see them and that you care about their well-being.

A. Take their perspectives.

B. Think of them as other adults, not parents.

C. There are a number of ways that can be taken.

D. Don't overreact when talking to your parents

E. You may find yourself feeling grateful for your parents.

F. This will pave the way for the improvement of your relationship.

G. Think about the ways their lives may have been different from your life.

The growing popularity of this location-independent lifestyle has stimulated an interest in digital nomad visas. As a result, countries are introducing visa options to lure foreigners for extended stays. For example, Indonesia announced that the country is developing a new visa that would be valid for five years — longer than any other digital nomad visa currently available. The emergence of digital nomad visas signifies a progressive response to the rising demand for this new lifestyle.

Meanwhile, the conventional image of digital nomads is undergoing a transformation. Digital nomads used to be thought of as twenty-somethings backpacking from hostel (旅舍) to hostel, looking for anywhere they could plug in their laptop. But flexible work and homeschooling have helped introduce a new type of digital nomad that wants to see the world and create lasting memories with their families. It's called the "anywhere worker". Most anywhere workers can be found in high-tech jobs, with 61% working full-time. Almost half of people in this category are married, and, unlike the typical digital nomad, 70% are parents who take their families with them.

Consistent with the changing image of digital nomads, there is also a shift from valuing possessions to focusing on experiences. Millennials (千禧一代), in particular, are fueling this trend. Rather than spend money on expensive watches or luxury cars, younger generations prefer to invest in experiences like concerts, rock climbing and traveling. According to one study, more than three in four Millennials would rather spend their hard-earned money on a thrilling experience or event over buying a product.

As remote work opportunities increase, the trend of living a digital nomadic lifestyle is expected to continue growing, allowing more individuals to pursue their dream lifestyles.

Researchers used data from 3,222 adolescents aged 9 to 14. They divided them into three groups based on sleep habits: the worst (averaging 7 hours and 10 minutes per night), the best (7 hours and 25 minutes), and those in between (7 hours and 21 minutes). While there wasn't much difference between these groups in terms of academic achievement, the best sleepers showed noticeable improvements in cognitive (认知的) tests for reading, problem solving, and focus, compared to the worst sleepers. "Even though the differences in the amount of sleep that each group got were relatively small, at just over a quarter-of-an-hour between the best and worst sleepers, we could still see differences in brain structure and activity and in how well they did at tasks," says clinical neuropsychologist Barbara Sahakian from the University of Cambridge. "This shows us just how important it is to have a good night's sleep at this important stage in life."

The group of young people who slept the longest per night was also observed to have the largest brain volumes, the lowest heart rates, and the highest levels of brain connectivity, compared to the other groups. Worryingly, 39% of the young people had the poorest sleep data, 24% were in the middle group, and 37% had the best sleep scores.

The research can't prove cause and effect between sleep and brain function, but together with other studies, it shows that young brains need sleep protection. Psychologist Qing Ma said there are studies supporting the idea that better sleep may lead to better brain function and test performance. This study reminds teens and parents to reduce time on mobile devices. Regular good sleep helps us function properly, yet we know little about adolescent sleep despite its importance.

After spotting a wallet on the front seat inside a parked car with its window down, he stood guard in the rain for about two hours waiting for the owner to return.

After hours in the cold and wet, he reached inside and pulled the wallet out hoping to find some ID so he could contact the driver, only to discover it contained 400 in notes, with another 50 in spare change beside it.

He then took the wallet to a nearby police station. When the car's owner John Anderson and his colleague Carol Lawrence returned back, they were shocked to find two policemen standing next to it. The policemen told them what Mr. Smith did and that the wallet was safe.

The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his kindness.

Mr. Anderson said: "I couldn't believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight when he could have stolen the money and paid for a place to stay in. This guy has nothing and yet he didn't take the wallet for himself; he thought about others instead. It's unbelievable. It just proves there are honest guys out there."

Mr. Smith's act drew much of the public's attention and won praise from social media users after Mr. Anderson posted the story on Facebook.

Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to raise money for Mr. Smith and other homeless people in the area, which by yesterday had received 8,000. "People have been approaching him in the street; he's had job offers and all sorts," Mr. Anderson commented.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Designated a World Heritage Site in 1985, Cappadocia is a place of flowing rock formations and stone-capped chimneys (狭缝). Consider taking one of the many hiking trails to get up close. Nearby, in the village of Uchisar are the ancient cave homes built by the people of the Bronze Age.

Borobudur, Indonesia

Borobudur is one of Indonesia's most famous landmarks, included in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1991. Located on the island of Java, this massive temple complex was constructed in the 700s, but two to three hundred years later, it was abandoned, possibly due to volcanic eruptions in the area, and went relatively undisturbed for centuries. The site was uncovered in the 1800s and later restored.

Mesa Verde, U.S.A.

Mesa Verde is home to some of the most well-preserved Indian ruins in North America. It has been on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1978. The most impressive sites are the cliff dwellings (住所), where the Ancestral Puebloans lived between the 12th century and the late 13th century. You can drive up to the top of the mesa to see pit houses and other ruins.

Petra, Jordan

Inscribed into the list of World Heritage Sites in 1985, this ancient capital city of the Nabataeans is a stone city with dwellings carved into sandstone walls. It has roots that trace back to as early as the 4th or 5th century B.C. Discovered in the early 1800s, it has been referred to as "the rose city" for the color of the rock. Situated in a mountainous area with limited access, it held a strategic position on the trade route in the region. Today, Petra is the most important tourist attraction in Jordan.

As far as I can remember,I've always been a night owl.Even in middle school I would stay up very late.I would feel completely at ease doing my homework in bed,with light music on.I found comfort in keeping myself awake when everyone else had gone to bed,and I loved the silence of the night.My parents urged me to get out of this so-called unhealthy habit,but their repeated requests fell on deaf ears.

Fast forward to my first year of college.I still loved the night and would stay up until unruly hours for no apparent reason,chatting online and watching videos.When I finally started to  study,I  would  race  through  the  assigned  work,often  well  past  midnight.My roommates would tell me to go to bed and get up early the following morning to do it instead. Get up early to do my homework?No way!I would never do that.

Then,one day last term,I did exactly that.Bent over my laptop while sitting on the bed in the corner of my room,I suddenly felt a pounding headache,and had to lie down.Unable to keep my eyes open,I decided I had no choice but to finish my homework the next morning.

I woke up at 6am.Hardly had I written half a page when I felt a sharp pain in my chest.

At the school clinic,a doctor,with a serious expression on his face,handed me a medical report."You're 20,but your heart is 40!"he said.A cold wave went through me.I realized that years of living as a late-night person had turned my heart into an overworked engine.

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My first time doing tai chi

For the first 15 minutes of my tai chi (太极)class,we remain(entire)inone spot to warm up.Angela,a tai chi(instruct)with twenty-eight years of experience, says that a successful hour oftai chi is an hour with no negative thoughts."Your mindbody go together.That's allthat matters."

Although not a morning person,I begin my lesson with Angela and about twenty others  at a Sydney community centre courtyard at 7am."Put your(foot)parallel  (平行), and use your dan tian to hold up your body,"she says.

In tai chi,the dan tian is your qi core and qi in Chinese means life force.Now,I(suppose)to feel the weight on my legs and sink my dan tian.

We move on to tai chi positions,ofthere are forty-two in the style that Angela teaches.Today,we will only be doing the first nine.The movements have(describe) names like "holding the bowl"and "grabbing the bird's tail."

During most of the class,we follow Angela and concentrate on making tiny, isolated( 单独) movements.Then,Angela gets us to try the nine movements on our own.I keep my eyesa woman to my right and try to copy her movements,but unfortunately I soon lose focus.

At the end of the lesson,I feel wide awake,despite it still(be)early at 8am.It's time for my dan tian(meet)another life force:coffee.

I never thought I could be a writer.I didn't come from a family connected to the1 world,which I perceived as a major2 .After my undergraduate degree,convinced that writing wasn't for me,I3 to study teaching.

Then came an afternoon that4 everything.I was teaching  poetry,encouraging students to write about their5 .And then, at the end of the lesson, one child asked me a question:"Have you always wanted to be a6 ,Miss?"I explained that when I was his age, I actually wanted to be a writer,but I didn't think I quite had what it7 .The  boy replied with a8 look,"Well ,you are telling us to live our dreams when you haven't even done it yourself.Have you even9 ?"

I was struck speechless -he was10 .Who was I to11 them on bravery and risk when I had never taken myself nor my own12 seriously?

On the basis of that13 ,I applied to go back to university and study creative writing.

There were times when I found myself wondering if I should pack it all in,but the boy's words kept ringing in my ears.I knew I needed nothing else to succeed but a bit of14 and hard work.I15 to find a way out of my shame and into a pattern of work that I loved.

Ways to Teach Kids Work Ethic Early

Ever watched your child try to get out of doing housework by making excuses?If only the  effort  they put into avoiding responsibility could be redirected into,well,actual responsibility.In fact,building work ethic(道德)in kids doesn't require military-style drills. Here are four simple and practical ways.

● Make housework part of the family routine.

Involve your child in the daily running of the house:tidying toys,feeding the dog,  watering the plants.When the tasks become as routine as brushing teeth,kids internalise that helping with housework is simply part of life.

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You can't expect your child to tackle their tasks with enthusiasm while you're complaining about loading the dishwasher.If your child sees you enjoying your work and taking pride in a job well done,they're far more likely to do the same.

● Build determination through goals.

Sometimes you have to help them find their "thing."Set  small,achievable goals together with them and celebrate progress,not perfection.The trick is to let them struggle a bit-resist the urge to help fix things the moment they experience a setback.

● Treat mistakes as opportunities.

Few things strike fear into a child's heart like the prospect of failing.The best way is to normalise mistakes as a natural part of learning.When kids mess up,don't jump in with a rescue mission.

Teaching kids work ethic is to gently and consistently push them toward responsibility, determination,and pride in their efforts.No worry.Those habits you're building now are setting your child up for a lifetime of resilience(韧性)and satisfaction.

The Barcelona subway pulls into the station,the doors slide open and passengers pour out to go about their daily business.Little do they know that as they do so,a burst of energy is sent up to street level to help charge an electric car.

Barcelona has put together a package of clean energy technologies to help public transportation go greener,while also doing its part to tackle climate change and aid Europe's  difficult shift to the privately owned electric vehicle market.

Sixteen stations of Barcelona's subway system are part ofits new MetroCharge project, whereby the energy from the underground trains'brakes (刹车)is used to power the trains  and the stations themselves,while the remainder is sent snaking through cables(电缆)to the  surface to power plug-in stations for privately owned vehicles.

Bernardo Espinoza,an engineer who takes the subway every day,owns an electric car."I am pleasantly surprised,because I am always looking for where to plug it in,"Espinoza said  before catching the subway in a working-class area of southern Barcelona."And if it is from  energy from the trains'brakes,then even better."

Regenerative brakes have been in trains for decades and are also used in some cars.They consist of an electric motor which collects energy used in the braking action that would be  lost as heat by conventional brakes.That energy can be immediately used to accelerate( 加速) the vehicle or,in the case of the Barcelona subway system,sent along cables to supply  electricity for the station or for electric car chargers.

Alvaro Luna,a professor of electrical engineering,said that the system is innovative in so far as it allows for recycled energy to be redirected to specific local uses-in this case powering electric cars parked nearby.That,he said,boosts efficiency.