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Ten years ago, the professors Brian Lucas and Loran Nordgren encountered a contradiction. On the one hand, we recognize that other people are more likely to make creative breakthroughs when they persevere. On the other hand. when we feel stuck on a problem, most of us fail to sec how successful we'll be if we just keep trying. We tend to believe that our creativity drops over time — that if our best ideas don't come to us immediately, they won't come at all.

Lucas and Nordgren call this misunderstanding the "creative cliff illusion", which refers to the false belief that our creativity sharply declines after an initial period of effort, leading us to underestimate our ability to generate new and innovative ideas with continued perseverance. In one experiment, they asked participants to spend 10 minutes generating "as many original ideas for things to eat and drink at a Thanksgiving dinner as you can. " Afterward, participants were asked to guess how many ideas they would come up with during a second 10-minute period. Most expected to generate far fewer ideas the second time around, but in fact they produced just as many during that second period — 66 percent more than they had guessed. And those were rated by other people as more creative than the initial ideas.

Though we tend to think our ability to come up with ideas is easily consumed, we actually get more creative the longer we focus on a problem or task. One major reason for this is known as the "serial-order effect". Each next creative idea we have is likely to be better than the one that came before.

The serial-order effect isn't always easy to see. Most of us have adopted the belief that creativity should feel easy, or "fluent". And so we associate mental difficulty with pointlessness. But working through bad ideas is a necessary step in the creative process. The first solutions that come to mind tend to be either preexisting ideas or popular wisdom. These are the paths of least resistance. Though avoiding them requires some work, it's the surest way to find original ideas that aren't immediately manifest.

The serial-order effect applies to tasks that last minutes or days, but creativity also improves across years, decades, and even careers. The life's work of most successful entrepreneurs proves it.

When I started Social-Engineer, I just left a company that was amazing. It was like a family. The pain of leaving was real for me and like all family separation, it wasn't 100% smooth. I was heartbroken to leave but wanted to take every lesson I learned to my new company. I was determined to also take all the good memories with me. Yes, there were mistakes from both sides of the fence but instead of focusing on those, I went away remembering all the great times, life lessons and growth I had gifted to me.

I figured I would grow my company by being a nice man and working hard, and never demanding more from my people than I was willing to give, believing this approach would earn respect and effort in return. I would say things to myself like, "Well, I did this, so they should do that." Or "I am this way, so they should be that way."

And to be honest, it felt real. It felt like it was an honest evaluation.

But... But... But...

I started to have people problems. I am a very strong, direct communicator and although in many ways that is a strength, it can be a weakness in other ways. I often hurt people's feelings. Even though I was very self-aware of this, I still messed up. Now this is odd to admit out loud for a company that basically focuses on helping dozens of companies make huge changes.

I went to see a psychologist. Natasha actively listened to all I said and then every now and then presented a thought as a question or a mild statement. She wanted to challenge me to change, challenge me to expand my thoughts. I was in my session with Natasha and I was saying things like this:

"I gave this person tens of thousands of dollars in a raise in one year, they should be more appreciative."

"I have a great salary, benefits and support package, this person should have been more thankful."

Natasha stopped me and said, "Well, you just SHOULD all over yourself, didn't you? Did you pay for devotion? Did you pay for honor? Did you pay for appreciation?"

The sad answer was NO.

"You want to see the change that you so desire — then be the change," Natasha said. She then mentioned Bruce Lee, who said "Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle... Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."

I know what I should do. Will you join me?

Earlier this year Rodney Smith Jr. made headlines when he drove eight hours from his home in Huntsville. Alabama, to cut the lawn for an elderly soldier in North Carolina who couldn't find anyone to help him with his yard work.

That wasn't the first time the twenty-nine-year-old Bermuda native had gained such attention. To do his good deeds, Rodney often finds leads for those in need through social media.

Back to one August afternoon in 2015, Rodney Smith Jr. was driving home. That's when Rodney saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn. He would take a couple of shaky steps, using the handle to stabilize himself, pause, then slowly push the mower again. Rodney decided to help. Mr. Brown thanked him greatly, and Rodney went home feeling satisfied.

Sitting at his computer to do his homework, Rodney couldn't get Mr. Brown out of his mind. There must be many Mr. Browns out there. He went online and posted that he would mow lawns for free for senior citizens. Messages flooded in.

One day a cancer-battling woman said she wasn't having a good day. Rodney decided to do more than mowing lawns. After he finished mowing, he knocked on her door. "You're going to win this fight, Madam", he said. Then he asked folks to pray for her on social media.

Word of Rodney's mission spread. A grandmother in Ohio said he'd encouraged her 12-year-old grandson to mow lawns. He got a letter from a seven-year-old boy in Kansas. "Mr. Rodney, I would like to be a part of your program, and I'll make you proud," he wrote.

That gave Rodney an idea. In 2017, he decided to establish a programme Raising Men Lawn Care Service to make a national movement for young people. The kids learn the joy of giving back.

Yard work seems like a small, simple thing, but taking care of the lawn means a lot to the people they do it for. "When we mow their yards for free, they can use the money for healthcare and food etc. It means more than you would think," Rodney said.

Science on Wheels travels across Washington bringing engaging STEM programming to grades K-8 with a focus on interactive and hands-on programs that bring the joy of scientific exploration to life and enable learners to see themselves in STEM.

Registration now! Open for 2024-2025 school year!

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**Some partial-day programming is available regionally with additional travel fees. Inquire for more info.

Programs are designed to support current science standards and arouse curiosity and a love of exploration and experimentation in students. We have a series of classes for each age group for each theme. Pacific Science Center educators bring all of the activity materials for these programs, but schools will need to provide tables.

Last December, Jamie McCall was on a cross-country drive as she prepared to move from Florida to Michigan before Christmas. She stopped at a hotel for the night in Cleveland, Tennessee, and while she was getting herself a bite to eat, her beloved eat Tucker escaped from her room. "My cat's an escape artist," explained McCall. "He sits beside the door and waits for someone to open it, then he runs out."

It somehow happened during McCall's quick mission, and she was shocked to return and find Tucker missing. "I could not find him. I looked everywhere, for hours."

When Tucker still hadn't turned up, McCall had no choice but to continue her journey to Michigan, though it broke her heart to drive on without Tucker. A friend told her to post Tucker online, which she did.

Two days later, Holly Lillard was at work at a drugstore near McCall's hotel. She went outside to sweep and saw a cat jump out from underneath someone's car. She called the cat over, and he came, which made Lillard realize that he belonged to someone who was missing him.

Lillard asked around and when no one claimed him, she posted a photo of Tucker to her area's "Lost and Found Pets" online group, where she was a regular there, not just because she's an animal lover whose own dogs are also escape artists, but because her aunt and cousin are the page administrators.

Before the day was even over, McCall had found Lillard and her post. "She sent pictures and I knew immediately it was Tucker," said McCall. There was just one problem: By the time they connected, McCall was already in Michigan.

"I was trying to make arrangements to get him back to me, but I just couldn't afford it," said McCall. "I was not financially able to have him shipped back to me or anything like that."

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1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Lillard, however, had an unexpected solution.

Lillard's grandfather completed the 600-plus-mile journey with Tucker.

1. 俱乐部的宗旨；

2. 往昔活动；

3. 寄语。

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1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Good morning, everyone,

That's all. Thanks.

In Sweden, September 3,1967 is remembered as "Dagen H" "H Day". It was the day on the traffic changed from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right.

The change was extremely unpopular, but it was necessary. Finland and Norway are Sweden's neighboring (country). Their drivers were already driving on the right-hand side of the road. Besides, the percentage of the Swedish driving left-hand-drive cars (be) about ninety percent then. But that type of car is more suitable for a right-side driving than a left-side driving. What's more, the number of cars on the road had increased from 500,000 to 1.5 million. The situation obviously called  a change.

On September 3, 1967, nearly all the traffic (block) on all roads from one o'clock to six o'clock in the morning. Drivers were requested (stop)at ten to five, and then they carefully changed to the right-hand side of the road, and stopped again before being (official) allowed to move at five o'clock. In Stockholm and Malmo, two of the largest cities in Sweden, the block lasted even (long) to allow workers to change all the road signs.

From the road-safety point of view, the change was worth effort. On the "H Day", only 157 small crashes were reported, of which only thirty-two caused some injuries.

Playing sports teaches students a lot about how to behave, both on the field and off.

Middle schooler Andrew Hawkinson had never run a cross-country race before, but he spared no 1  at a cross-country race against competitors from Liverpool Middle School. 

While near the finish line, the boy couldn't seem to catch his 2 .

Andrew took a knee and tried to 3 himself, crying from physical exhaustion due to the run. Cooper Kohanski, a runner for the other team, heard Andrew crying, and he didn't think twice about 4 him with words of encouragement. "When I turned around. I heard a kid crying, which is common because it really does hurt, so I wanted to 5 he was okay," said Cooper.

As Cooper 6  his opponent, someone snapped a(n) 7  of the two boys. The image was then shared online, where it quickly made the rounds on the Internet.

Andrew's mother 8 the whole scene and was 9 moved. "It just really fed my soul and I was really 10 ,"she said. "I wouldn't have expected somebody from the other team to 11 him."

Those who know Cooper best say they're not the least bit 12 , however. Coach Greg Hamilton says Cooper is always the first to be there when another runner is 13 . It's just in the boy's 14 to help others.

Cooper thinks running cross-country is about much more than 15 the match! It's about sportsmanship, character, and basic human kindness.

How to Have Good Table Manners

Having table manners can leave a great impression on your fellow guests, and it will help everyone feel happy and comfortable as they enjoy their meal. .

Put your phone on silent

No one wants to be interrupted by a ringing phone. Before you head to the table, put your phone on silent or vibrate and put it away in a pocket or a purse. Try to keep your phone off the table while you eat. . If you get an important phone call, excuse yourself from the table to take it so you don't disturb any other guests.

Wait for everyone to be seated

This includes the host, too! If you're at a dinner party, let everyone get settled before you touch your place setting. The same goes for a restaurant—once your party is seated, you can start getting settled. If there isn't assigned seating, give the guest of honor or the host the best seat at the table. .

Eat slowly and with your mouth closed

. If you want to say something, finish what's in your mouth and swallow before speaking up. Eat your food slowly and one bite at a time to avoid wolfing anything down. The same goes for drinking: try to take small sips and avoid splashing your drink.

A dinner party is about more than just food. As you eat, be sure to talk to the other guests around you and join in the topic of conversation. Be sure to chew and swallow your food thoroughly before you start talking, and listen attentively to those around you.

A. Participate in the conversation

B. Share the same topic with other guests

C. Try not to show anyone your food as you chew

D. It can be a distraction to keep it so close to the food

E. Everyone else can have a seat wherever they'd like to

F. Anyone can show their interest and hobbies while having dinner

G. We've collected a list of things on how to have good table manners

 School is important for children and parents everywhere, and there are a lot who take the education of youth very seriously. Parents want their children to succeed, and a lot of children want to do well in school. A new study, which was done by Brigham Young University, has found that students perform better in school if they go on more cultural field trips.

  Field trips have always been seen as fun for students, and they look forward to their chances to get out of the classroom and go somewhere fun. But field trips can be difficult for teachers to plan, because they need to make sure that there is learning and value included. Some have argued about the worth of field trips, and whether they are worth a student missing a whole day out of school.

  However, Heidi Erickson, one of the researchers in the study, stated that there is no harm in taking students out of the classroom, even for multiple days throughout the year, as long as they are learning and in an appropriate space. The study had 4th- and 5th-gradestudents from 15 schools take part in this study. They went on three cultural field trips during the school year, to an art museum, a live theater performance, and a classical concert. Then the researchers looked at their school year compared to students who did not take part and this is where they saw the difference.

  The study found that students who went on multiple field trips a year had higher test scores, performed better in class and had a greater cultural responsibility over time when com-pared to students who did not go on as many field trips.

  Although there has been a remarkable decrease in the number of field trips due to various reasons, this new study is showing the true value of field trips, especially when they are considered "cultural"

Bee protection is a big issue these days in America, with people planting native pollinator(传粉者) gardens, setting up bee houses, and taking part in scientific activities to monitor local bee populations. And this is for good reason—in North America, a quarter of native bee species are at risk of extinction. Bees pollinate 35 percent of our global food supply and many of the wild plants our ecosystems depend on.

No Mow May, a movement that began in the UK, is now rapidly spreading throughout the US. Its popularity lies in its being simple: Just give bees a help during the crucial spring-time by removing a chore from your list and letting your lawn(草坪) grow for the month of May. This lets "lawn flowers" such as dandelions(蒲公英) grow at a time when bee foods rare.

  Dandelions, despite being pretty and useful, are non-native. Then why do we promote a movement that encourages their growth? Here's the basic answer-don't let "perfect" be the enemy of "good". Sure, it'd be great to turn your entire neighborhood into a bee kingdom of native plants, but that can take lots of time and money.

  While dandelions have become the poster child for No Mow May, other plants—including native species—may also appear in your lawn. "Besides dandelions, there are many other plants that are going to be there," says Dr. Claudio Gratton at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

  In Massachusetts, scientists found 63 species of plants in lawns, 30 percent of which were native to the state. Most of the Americans probably loved dandelions as children but have tended to hate them as adults because of American lawn culture, which allows no flowers. "No Mow May forces us to think about our relationship with nature. We should reflect on the way we have made nature suit our needs, and realize flowers play really important roles," says Dr. Claudio Cratton.

There have been a few times in my life when I felt very lonely. I particularly remember my loneliness when I moved to New York City. I had a couple of friends in the city, still, it was a tune in my life when I needed to put forth some effort to form more meaningful relation-ships. But the more I went out to parties, the more disconnected and lonely I felt. Feeling lonely in a room full of people, or in my case, a whole city packed with people everywhere, was the loneliest I have ever felt.

  So, rather than trying a new way to make friends, I was more likely to ignore phone calls from friends, and I looked at social invitations and opportunities to meet new people as drudgery(苦差事). Looking back on this period of loneliness,/I wonder at the way I isolated(孤立) myself instead of reaching out to those who were willing to keep me company and offer friendship.

  What I have learned from my own experience and the experience of many of my friends is that more often than not, those who feel lonely choose isolation. Indeed, many of my own friends describe avoiding social life as a way of dealing with feelings of loneliness.

  This behavior is somewhat common, and new research takes a big step towards explaining this behavior. According to leading experts on the loneliness, Stephanie and John Cacioppo, there is an evolutionary explanation for this tendency to isolate when we are feeling lonely. By monitoring lonely people's brainwaves, they found that lonely people tend to respond negatively to social life. "Loneliness causes some brain-related changes that put us into a socially nervous mode," Dr. Christian Jarrett explains.

  Making ourselves aware of this evolutionary natural tendency could actually be the first step in fighting loneliness. Once we know that we are more sensitive to negativity during lonely spells, we can focus our energy on resisting the desire to put up walls.

The Best High School Study Abroad Programs For 2023

  Are you interested in studying abroad while in high school but have no idea where to start? Here is our guide to choosing the right high school abroad program for you.

Best Program For Seniors: Travel For Teens

Location: Multiple Countries

  Achieving independence is a key part of growing up, but it doesn't happen overnight. Teenagers need time to explore their options and figure out what they want from life. This program is designed to help students make the most of their summer vacation, whether they're looking for a multicultural experience or want to add some adventures to their trip.

Best Program For Language Learning: CIEE

Location: Spain

  CIEE allows students to learn Spanish culture and language through educational activities, Students will learn about the history, architecture, and art of Spain through visits to museums and cultural sites. Moreover, the certificate of learning you receive can be used in college applications.

Best Program For Southeast Asia: Travel For Teens In Thailand

Location: Thailand

  Thailand has something for everyone. If you want to explore the local cultures, you can visit the floating markets or take an elephant ride through the jungle, If relaxation is more your scene, then there are plenty of beaches just waiting for you to spend a day there!

Best Program For Conservation: Global Works

Location: Costa Rica

  Have you ever dreamed of traveling through the canals of Costa Rica, spotting various wild animals along the way? Does hiking to waterfalls and active volcanoes, all while helping support conservation efforts sound like your dream study abroad experience? If so, Global Works has created an experience that will blow you away.

A Sweet Song

"Nothing will ever be the same again" Ally whispered. She sank slowly into her father's favorite chair and stared at the small American flag on his desk. It was the flag which Chief Russell had given to her after the funeral last summer, when he hugged her and told her how proud the Police Department was of her dad's work for them. His tears had warmed Ally's cheeks; her own tears were still frozen inside her heart.

Ally looked at her father's picture on the bookcase. Dad was sitting in the middle of a stream, wet through but grinning proudly. "I miss you, Dad," she said softly. By this time last year she had already taken dozens of pictures. Ever since she could remember, she and Dad had been a team, searching the woods behind the house each weekend for a glimpse of the special wood warbler（林中莺）.

Ally reached for the first photo album she and Dad had put together. On the cover a tiny orange bird with blue-gray wings and sharp black eyes peered out of the photo her father had clipped from a local newspaper. Ally smiled, remembering the excited look on his face when he first showed her the pretty bird. "Ally, I bet if we search real hard, we'll see this little guy together some day."

They'd never spotted the warbler, but her father had an amazing way of making each outing seem special. Staying with Dad, Ally felt comfortable. "If only I could get that good feeling back," she thought, sighing.

Staring at the bird, suddenly, she knew exactly what she had to do. Grabbing the-little flag, she placed her camera around her neck and hurried outside. Ally stuck the flag among the flowers in the garden. "Please let me see the warbler," she murmured to herself. She gave her worried Mom a kiss and then set off into the woods.

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1.续写词数应为150个左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Familiar smells of the earth rose up to greet her.

Determined to start out the next morning, she was about to head home when a ringing birdsong floated down to her.

1.倡议的原因和目的；

2.倡议的具体内容；

3.发出倡议。

参考词汇：垃圾分类 garbage sorting 区分 differentiate

注意：词数80左右

可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。

Dear friends，

LiHua