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During the October holiday, my parents and I made a trip to Mount Wuyi, is lying at the junction (交叉点) of Fujian and Jiangxi provinces. It is a popular tourist attraction. In December 1999, Mount Wuyi was listed as the World's (culture) and natural heritage by the UNESCO.

With rich tourism resources, Mount Wuyi is a good place (relax) ourselves. As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100-771 BCE), it was well-known as a place of interest. It is (amaze) that there are 2,527 kinds of plant species and about 5,000 species of wild animals. Some of them (face) great survival challenges in the past but now measures are being taken to protect them by the local people.

Mount Wuyi Scenic Area is (extreme) large. The distance between attractions is so long we were not able to visit all the sites in the mountain. We only reached some main attractions such Heavenly Tour Peak, Wuyi Palace, Dahongpao Tea Trees, Water Curtain Cave. These famous sights left us a deep (impress). Though tired, we enjoyed ourselves. We're looking forward to (explore) other attractions in Mount Wuyi next time.

Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point. , they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.

. They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.

Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves. . They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.

The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant. .

A. While all of them are useful

B. Whatever you're looking for

C. If you're experimenting with a color

D. Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with

E. It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces

F. So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time

G. Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways

In social situations like these, our minds can offer a variety of explanations, ranging from ones that are kind to ones that put the blame on the other party. Psychologists refer to this as our attributional style. Past research has found that individuals with a hostile attributional style— that is, who tend to think others' action is a result of bad intentions— tend to be less satisfied with their relationships.

According to a new study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, they're also generally less happy. That means that all those little assumptions we're making about other people might be something we can work on to improve our well-being.

In the study, 707 participants from the United States, Poland, and Japan were asked to analyze situations like the one above. Participants then rated the situation on three factors: how much they thought the other person acted purposely, how much blame they put on them, and how angry they were, as a measure of hostile attributions. They also filled out a questionnaire about the degree they considered themselves a happy person.

The researchers found that people who gave others the benefit of the doubt all the time were happy, compared to the participants who always blamed others. People who only sometimes gave others the benefit of the doubt were also happier.

The researchers can't say for sure whether seeing people as unfriendly directly lowers our happiness, or whether unhappy people are just more likely to make hostile attributions in the first place. However, this study does suggest the possibility that giving people the benefit of the doubt can improve our relationships and our well-being.

Dorota Jasielska, assistant professor at the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw and lead author of the paper, suggests that we start by developing positive and trusting social relationships. When we find ourselves surrounded by warmth and support, it can help us to see the social world in a more positive light. If you feel lonely, volunteering or joining friendly welcoming organizations can be a good way to broaden your social circle.

Another important strategy is to have open and direct communication. Instead of letting your anxieties get worse, Jasielska explains, it may be better to simply talk to people about their confusing behavior.

So the next time a friend calls off plans or forgets to text back, consider giving them the benefit of the doubt and waiting to hear their side of things before jumping to conclusions. Assuming others have good intentions— particularly the people we already know and love—will make the world seem like a friendlier place.

With video games, "all of sudden English becomes an instrument, something that's very useful for them in order to progress in the game, "says the author of the study, Signe Hannibal Jensen, professor at the University of Southern Denmark. This changes kids' focus from "learning to learn", as in a classical school setting, to "learning to play".

It makes sense that "the very things that we can't drag out of students in school are the kinds of things that they're doing for fun on their own outside school," says Steven Thorne, a professor of second language acquisition at Portland State University. "You're sharing an activity. You're sharing a passion," he says.

The language learning isn't only effective in learning English. From Internet-spotty central Pennsylvania, Fiona Girotti explained how her love of K-pop led her to turn to an online gaming platform she used to learn Korean. She says learning grammar online is tough, and gaming isn't a direct replacement for in-person- instruction. "But you get good at conversations, sentences, and things you can say to anyone," says Fiona.

And her online language practice is working. When Ms. Girotti listens to pop now, she can understand many words. It's not really the same as being in class, though. "Of course, classes are structured. When you're just me, earning independently, you don't really understand the grammar," she says. She uses a grammar app on her phone to understand tricky sentences.

Dr. Thorne notes that video games are not a perfect solution. "Some gaming environments are very language heavy and language rich. Others don't really require much language at all,"he says. He warns that gaming isn't always good, and players can become dependent on games. But combine a quality, communication-dependent game with the 15 hours a week kids spend gaming, and learning will come out of that, he says.

In the future, video games might become a more practical option among the instruments language learners already use, including phone apps, podcasts. YouTube videos, and in-person instruction Jonathon Reinhardt, an associate professor at the University of Arizona and president of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium(CALICO), says it makes sense that gaming would increasingly enter into more formal classroom settings. "What we're going to see is generation who grows up with games and recognizes their potential as learning objects," he says. "They have the skills and the abilities to build these sorts of things."

Growing up in Norway, I was easily exposed to the wilderness. Stories of Roald Amundsen, the first man to reach the South Pole, filled me with wonder. And that was when my desire to explore nature was born. I spent hours skiing in the mountains, camping under stars, and starting campfires with frozen fingers.

At 14, I made a brave decision — to ski across Greenland. Most people doubted me. I was just under 5 feet tall and looked more like a child than an explorer. But Lars Ebbesen, a famous polar guide, saw my determination and trained me. He taught me how to fix broken equipment with frozen hands and read the sky for signs of danger. "You must be strong and smart," be told me over and over.

To prove myself, I then went on a training trip to Finnmark, where darkness ruled and temperatures fell to -35℃. I learned to set up tents with frozen hands and sleep through winds that shook the earth. Finally I set off with Lars and it took us 28 days to cross Greenland.

Encouraged, at 15, I decided my next goal was Antarctica. My father helped me make plans. My mother, though cautious, eventually supported me. When I finally began my 1,130 km journey to the South Pole last November, I was 21. Some days, I cried behind my glasses, struggling through snowstorms, dragging my aching body forward. But I never gave up. Fifty-four days later, I reached the South Pole. I stood in silence, tears freezing on my cheeks. I sent Lars a chick emoji — at last, the "polar egg" hatched.

Going to a new city for the first time? SmartGuide is a free app that turns your phone into a friendly tour guide and helps you build a safe, happy trip.

What can it do?

·Auto-planning: Type "two days in Rome" and the app will build a plan with maps, bus times and ticket prices.

·Offline maps: Download before you leave home and use them without the Internet. No more worries about losing your way or wasting data.

·Local voices: Short audio stories (30-45s) tell you why a place is special while you are standing in front of it.

·Share moments: One click posts your photos to classmates or family, so they know you are safe and can share your joy.

How to start

·Download SmartGuide from the App Store.

·Choose your language and the city you will visit.

·Add your interests — food, history or sport — and the app will build a "personal route" for you.

·Follow the route, collect digital badges and keep the memories!

Travel is not just about places, it is about feeling confident and connected. With SmartGuide in your pocket, you will never walk alone.

The National Ballet of China staged a production of Guo Nian, the Chinese version of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington between January 29th and February 2nd, with seven shows (celebrate) Chinese New Year.

This adaptation moves the story from its traditional Christmas setting to the Spring Festival, time of family reunions, integrating elements like the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The ballet keeps Tchaikovsky's (origin) score while weaving in typically Chinese cultural symbols such as paper fans, porcelain, and firecrackers, (complete) absorbing the audience in the atmosphere of the Spring Festival.

Star dancers Fang Mengying, Zhou Yue and Chang Sinuo (take) on leading roles, attracting both locals and visitors alike. Under conductor Zhang Yi, the symphony orchestra provided an attractive musical backdrop, strengthened the narrative (叙述) of love, magic and tradition. Artistic director Feng Ying emphasized the (significant) of these performances as UNESCO put the Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last year, in recognition of (it) growing global appeal.

These shows not only celebrate Chinese culture promote cross-cultural understanding. Through dance, music, and storytelling, the National Ballet of China has bridged two worlds, offering an insight into the heart of Chinese celebrations and traditions. The success of Guo Nian underlines the increasing international recognition of Chinese cultural traditions, paving (铺) the way for even (great) cultural exchange.

Palace Museum Goes Zero Waste

The Forbidden City, not only a treasure of history and culture a pioneer in sustainable development, is striving to become zero-waste museum.

In January 2020, the Forbidden City Museum launched the "Forbidden City Zero-Waste" project. This initiative aims to minimize waste (send) to landfills through scientific waste management. The museum repositioned trash cans based on researches, (reduce) their number from 310 to 110 groups. Moreover, waste is classified into four major and seven minor (category) for more precise disposal.

The (environment) project also transforms recyclable waste into creative cultural products. What's more, the ecological compost (堆肥) flower bed in the Arrow Pavilion Square has become a small ecosystem, garden waste is turned into organic fertilizer.

This project (recognize) as a 2023 Green and Low-Carbon Series Model Case by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Over the past four years, it has attracted the participation of 3,000 staff members and 21 million visitors.

In the future, the Forbidden City Museum will continue to innovate and expand the achievements of the "Zero-Waste" project, making full use of its role as a public participation base green and low-carbon initiatives. The goal is (engage) more people in environmental protection and further enhance the influence of the "Green Forbidden City".

Attentive and active listening means absorbing and being able to accurately recall what the other person has said, to reach a mutual understanding. Learning how to listen attentively is a vital communication skill that has many benefits for both the listener and speaker.

No Misunderstandings.

Actively listening to what the other person is saying reduces the chance of misunderstandings. It involves reflecting and confirming that each person can comprehend what is being said, so that the facts and concerns are accurately heard. .

Willingness of Speaker to Open Up More.

Attentive listening shows respect for the other person's feelings and point of view, which encourages the individual to open up more and express further concerns. Someone who feels valued through active listening is less likely to feel judged. .

Identifies Agreements and Disagreements.

Attentive listening provides the opportunity to identify both areas of agreement and disagreement between both negotiators, as well as any mistakes. , they can easily put disagreements into perspective and decrease their significance, making more positive and effective communication.

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When a person knows her opinion is being heard and acknowledged, it is likely that she will be more willing to think about an alternative point of view or soften her own argument. , it is often easier to considering another person's position. Listening attentively helps both parties to gain a deeper understanding of each point of view and move forward toward a successful solution.

A. Gains an overall perspective

B. When agreements are recognized

C. Considers different points of view

D. By doing so, it can promote better mutual understanding

E. When personal feelings and views are allowed to be freely expressed

F. When personal views are respected and valued through attentive listening

G. Therefore he will be confident to explain his feeling and viewpoint in detail

With that in mind, we developed a series of cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) activities. In our most recent study, we investigated how well college students could use their chemistry knowledge to explain real-world biological phenomena. To begin with, we interviewed 28 first-year college students majoring in sciences or engineering. All had taken both introductory chemistry and biology courses. We asked them to identify the content of these courses and what they believed to be the take-home messages from each course. The students responded with extensive lists of topics, concepts, and skills that they'd learned in class.

Following that, a set of cross-disciplinary activities were designed to guide students in the use of core chemistry ideas and knowledge to help explain real-world biological phenomena. One activity explored the impacts of ocean acidification on seashells. Here, the students were asked to use basic chemistry ideas to explain how the increasing level of carbon dioxide in sea water is affecting shell-building marine animals such as corals, clams (蛤蜊) and oysters.

Overall, the students felt confident of their chemistry knowledge. However, they had a harder time applying the same chemistry knowledge to explaining the biological phenomena. These findings highlight that a big gap remains between what students learn in their science courses and how well prepared they are to apply that information.

The students in our study also reported that these activities helped them see links between the two disciplines that they wouldn't have perceived otherwise. The ability to make these connections is important beyond the classroom as well, because it's the basis of science literacy (科学素养). So we also came away with evidence that our chemistry students at least would like to have the ability to have a deeper understanding of science and how to apply it.