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After a few months of borrowing his old white Ford and my constant begging, dad finally agreed it was time for me to own my very first car. So we headed straight to the used car section. A little cute car caught my attention. My dad wanted to get it thoroughly checked out before purchasing it, but not me. I was in a hurry. "Daaaad. Let's just pick one already. I want this one..." Finally, he had to give in.

No sooner had I driven off the lot than the problems started. First, the overheating. Next, the knocking coming from the engine. But oh no! I was not to be stopped. I just wouldn't look at it. Annoying little sound coming from the engine? I could just turn up the radio. Problem solved!

Ignoring all the warnings, I was heading out the door to a Friday night party in my college town. I had been looking forward to it for weeks. But as the night arrived, an unexpected winter snowstorm came along.

My dad tried to persuade me to stay at home. But I was not listening. I was an adult, thank you very much. I was not about to miss that party. I swung by and picked up my friend Carrie and the two of us started on our thirty-minute drive in the snow.

Just as we hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway, something happened. My precious little car spit and sputtered (发出) its final breath... and died! Luckily, I had just enough time to move to the side of the highway, just barely over the line onto the shoulder, before it came to a complete stop.

And there we were. Two eighteen-year-old girls stranded (使滞留) on the side of the road on a snowy dark night. We called 911 for help, but unfortunately the signal was so weak that we could hardly hear each other. After several vain attempts, we began to wave down passing cars, but with no luck.

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We were anxious and at a loss what to do when I heard my phone ring.

Forty minutes later, my dad came out of the familiar white Ford.

1.介绍 Alice；

2.简述获奖理由。

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Dear all,

......

53-year-old Diarra Boubacar was welcomed by a hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan, as a specially  (invite) expert.

Boubacar was born in the African country of Mali, whose people found  difficult to get affordable healthcare. This was  Boubacar continued the family tradition of training to be a doctor. In 1984, he joined a government-sponsored program to study in China. In his freshman year, Boubacar  (earn) a grade as low as 40%. The frustrated man was not defeated by  hardship of learning the ancient Chinese language to read traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)  (classic), and he was gradually absorbed in TCM.

However, the greatest challenge he faced was to convince people that even though he was a foreigner, he could still treat them  (effective) with TCM. Fortunately, his fluency in Chinese got improved and it helped. In 1997, he became the first foreigner  (receive) a doctoral degree in acupuncture(针灸) from Chengdu University of TCM.

Besides his work, Boubacar has been helping patients in (distance) villages in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Due to his contributions in the community, where he has also been helping train village doctors in TCM, today Boubacar is known "China's barefoot doctor" and the "African Norman Bethune".

It all started when I learned to read, or rather, before I learned to read.

When I was two years old, my grandma decided it was time to 1 me to poetry. I didn't understand the words, but my parents said my first complete sentence was the recitation of a poem because my grandma had read it to me so many times that I could 2 it.

Throughout my childhood, I always had a bunch of 3  about who I would become when I was older, like an inventor, a doctor, or a dancer. But these ideas 4  in middle school. I spent a few years wandering 5  through life, having no clue what I was 6  about.

7 , in my first year of high school, I met Miss King, who 8 my life. She was enthusiastic and encouraging. I loved her and I wanted to make her proud of me. So I worked hard and put my 9 into every essay she assigned. I even practiced 10 in my spare time and brought what I wrote to her for feedback. One day, she said to me encouragingly, "I recommended you to the school newspaper, and you can write for it."

Her words 11 something in me. Suddenly, I wasn't 12 anymore. I had a destination. I'd become a 13 . Doing well at the school newspaper was the first step to get there.

Thanks to the first poem my grandma read to me and Miss King's 14 , now I'm writing for newspapers all round the world. It's still the bottom of the ladder, and I've got miles left to 15 , but at least I've made somewhere.

The Best Ways to Get Good at Any Sport

If sports are something that interests you, it stands to reason that you would want to be good at them. Succeeding in a sport takes skills, and skills take patience and determination. Skills alone may take you far, but you'll never go all the way unless you have the right attitude and team spirit to back it up.

Join a sports team.

If you want to become a sports superstar, joining a team is a good way to start. Even if your skills are currently low, joining an amateur league will sharpen up your skills. Sports teams are everywhere, and most of them are free to join. If you go to school, you should go for team tryouts when they're happening.

Practice until your skills become second nature. 

If you're wondering at what point a skill becomes mastered, it is when you're able to do it automatically and without thinking. This is called the autonomous stage, and it's where you want to be at if you want to play sports competitively. When you're in the fight of a game, you won't have time to think everything through, so practice until it's all automatic, so you'll know you're ready.

Set ambitious but realistic goals for yourself.

 Instead, you should take a look at what you are, and figure out where you think you would like to be. Give yourself a suitable amount of time to achieve that goal, and break it down into smaller parts if the goal is especially big.

One of the biggest reasons people join sports teams in the first place is to make friends with new people. Chances are you'll develop friendships with at least some of them. Making these friendships a priority is a good move if you want to become great at sports. You can practice together on your own time. The morale (士气) boost of playing with friends helps as well.
 

A. Set your sights wide.

B. Promote friendships with other players.

C. Recreation centers are often host to sports teams as well.

D. This doesn't mean saying you'll be professional within a year.

E. But if the desire is intense enough, you will do anything to realize your dreams.

F. Given enough time and repetition, a skill will eventually fall under this category.

G. However, you need to think about other things if you want to be a good sports player.

When we are tired or injured, we often go to bed earlier to recharge and mend our bodies. That's because we often think that night is a golden time to deal with stress or injuries. But is it true?

Nathaniel Hoyle, a scientist of the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, has been leading a study into this topic. The team discovered that fibroblast cells(成纤维细胞) in the body switch off at night. These cells help close up a wound after the skin is broken and lay a foundation for new skin to grow. Why exactly are these cells less active at night?

It's all to do with your body's circadian (昼夜节律的) rhythm—a 24-hour internal clock that helps your cells do their jobs on time. New Scientist reported that a group of 30 genes that control the fibroblasts worked only daytime shifts, causing the slower healing process at night.

To test its theory, the Cambridge-based team examined data from the International Burn Injury Database, which records details of burn victims around the world. This analysis revealed that nighttime burns, on average, took 11 more days to heal than burns during the day.

A similar result occurred while experimenting using live mice. Those that were cut during night-time hours recovered more slowly than those during the day. "You can see by eyes, when the cell is wounded only 8 hours apart from each other, in a different circadian periods, the daytime wounded ones take off, and the nighttime ones drag," research team member John O'Neill told Science Alert.

He added, "The time-varying response may be an evolutionary adaptation. As people are more likely to sustain injuries when awake than when sleeping, perhaps our bodies are prepared to respond more quickly in the daytime." He went on to say that it could be beneficial to schedule surgeries in time with people's circadian rhythms, earlier for early birds and later for night owls, in order to lessen recovery time. However, in any case, it might be best not to use anything sharp once the sun goes down.

We've all heard the phrase "use your time wisely" in our lives. How can we use our time "wisely"? In an increasingly urbanizing world, we are busier, required to do more to get into college or other higher academic institutions, or to get a job and do well at it. Because of that, things we do to relax, like reading a book, going out with friends or napping, are becoming rarer.

Doing something that doesn't quite directly help you reach your goal (like the things for relaxation) is often viewed as "wasting your time" because we only have limited time. But even if relaxing or having fun takes time away from being "productive", they shouldn't be considered "a waste of time". If we don't do things for fun, what is there to enjoy in life?

There have been numerous studies indicating how relaxation and going out with friends can improve your mental and physical health. Being able to take part in an enjoyable hobby or spend time with someone you enjoy being around can help release "feel good" hormones (荷尔蒙) that can reduce some stress in your daily life, thus improving physical health in the long run.

But of course, as a part-time hypocrite (伪善者) on this topic, sometimes when I find myself enjoying a book, playing a video game, or scrolling on TikTok, I get this awful feeling instantly after that I could have used that time to do something productive like taking textbook notes or finishing an assignment. Or maybe I would go out with my friends during the day and come back to my dorm just to think about how I could have used that time to study for an upcoming exam. We've all been there.

However, even if it isn't evident, doing those little things prevents us from burning out too fast. It creates some positive memories hanging in your mind that will hopefully get you through a tough patch. You need to relax in order to be productive later on. The popular concept of a work-life balance also tells us you should do things that you enjoy to keep the balance, and therefore, would not be considered "a waste of time".

When my Dad visited me in London recently, I took him for a classic English afternoon tea at The Ritz Hotel. The thought of showing him a piece of authentic British life excited me for weeks, so when we finally sat down in the Ritz's elegant tearoom, with the sound of a pianist in the background, I was thrilled.

I looked at the polished silver tea stand topped with finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones (烤饼), and mouthwatering pastries and teacakes. I was ready to dig in. Then I looked at Dad and a trace of nervousness flashed across his face. He carefully copied what I at e and how to use the knife and fork, and from time to time anxiously looked up at the waiter in his bow tie who was serving our table.

When we got to the scones, Dad took a big bite and remarked how delicious it was. He asked me to explain how the British eat scones, so I supplied him with details about the custom of breaking scones into small pieces, spreading cream and strawberry jam on top, before consuming each piece in one mouthful.

"Oh, why did you not tell me earlier?" Dad's face turned red in embarrassment, suddenly realizing his mistake. For the rest of the scones session, he busied himself with neatly spreading the cream and jam like an obedient (听话的) child.

Suddenly, I felt a complex mixture of happiness, sadness and loneliness. Growing up, Dad was my hero, my mountain. I still remember flying into his arms after school at the kindergarten gate. Through the sound of his voice, I learned to feel and understand the world.

After moving to London alone, I have learned to achieve academic grades, found a job, and started a new life all by myself. But I did not fully realize how much I had grown up, until I saw how dependent Dad was on me in London. Although he is still a mountain in my heart, I realized I have in the meantime built a strong mountain of my own. And by being away from Dad's protective wings I have come to understand more of myself and to find my own place in the world.

Four Libraries of Oxford University

Education Library

Located within the Department of Education at 15 Norham Gardens, the Education Library supports all members of the University studying and researching in the field of education. The books we hold are based around the Department's teaching. We also have journals, online resources, study rooms and super staff to help you throughout your studies and research.

Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 8:30 a. m.-5:30 p. m./ Thurs-Fri: Closed

English Faculty Library

Established in 1914, the English Faculty Library (EFL) primarily serves all those reading and teaching English at Oxford. The EFL holds over 104,000 volumes to support the range of teaching, study and research in the English Faculty. Most of the EFL's collections are borrowable. We offer borrowing services, IT and printing facilities and a variety of study lounges (自习室).

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 a. m.-5 p. m./ Fri: Closed

Social Science Library

The Social Science Library (SSL) is one of the University of Oxford's busiest lending and reference libraries, supporting staff and students in the Social Sciences Division. We have around 250,000 books on a range of subjects and extensive collections of academic journals. We offer a wide range of individual study rooms, as well as printing and IT facilities and research support.

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 a. m.-7 p. m./ Fri: 9 a. m.-5 p. m./ Sat: Closed

Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library

The Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library is one of the Bodleian Libraries' principal research libraries, with collections focusing on the study of archaeology and the ancient world, art and architectural history. We offer borrowing services, IT and printing facilities and study halls.

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 a. m.-9 p. m./ Fri:9 a. m.-5 p. m./ Sat-Sun: Closed

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Dear David, 

Yours,

Li Hua

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Yesterday afternoon I went to a local park. It happened that I saw a touched event. At that time, some people were boating on the lake, among them was a happy family of three. They were taking photos while suddenly the daughter fell off the boat into the water. She was struggling and parents cried out, "Help! Help!" It was obvious that they could not swim at all. From nearby a young man immediate rushed to the lake. With his clothes still off, he jumped into the water and quickly swims towards the girl. Carrying to the lake side, she was saved at last! They were so happy with tear in their eyes! Before they could thank for the young man, he had disappeared!

Crops like rice, vegetables and corn may yield up to four times higher productivity when grown in urban environment instead of rural areas, according to a recent study.

So far it (think) that 15-20 percent of the world's food is cultivated in urban settings. However, a lot more data is needed (figure) out whether expanding cities can support their own food needs. With urban living becoming increasingly common worldwide, researchers aimed to investigate possibilities of urban agriculture as a way to improve the food supply.

  there is no clear winner in terms of the most suitable urban growing method for crop cultivation, the study finds that certain types of crops can be suited to specific urban growing methods. For example, hydroponic (水培的) environments prove more suitable for watery fruits and leafy greens. Crops like lettuces and broccoli may be  (natural) suited to being grown vertically.

The cost-effectiveness of urban farming is something  remains uncertain at this moment. The cost of running climate-controlled environment for growing food and the cost of employing any staff  (require) in urban farming are both factors to consider.

The development of urban agriculture could be (benefit) in many different ways—from being better equipped to survive the next pandemic to (reduce) the environmental cost of food production.

Further research could look at how easily certain urban farming  (technique) could be extended. While there are still lots of things to explore, we consider it a solid foundation to get from.

British Marathon runner Luke Greenfield-Shaw realized his dream of cycling from Bristol to Beijing. When he was 24, he felt a 1  ache in his left shoulder and was 2  with cancer, a very rare and 3 sarcoma (肿瘤). Born in a loving and supportive family, the young athlete 4  picked himself up and found the strength to continue his adventures. Luke accepted the painful5  and was determined to live to the fullest while 6  chemotherapy (化疗). Halfway through the chemotherapy, he 7  the Bristol Half-Marathon in one hour 20 minutes and 8 seconds, and he 8  his eyes farther away.

He 9 a cycling campaign from Bristol England and all the way to Beijing China to raise the 10  about cancer. The 11  was round 30,000 kilometers and across approximately 30 countries and regions through all kinds of landscape and weather, from snowfield to grassland, attracting over 12  . During this journey, cancer patients from other countries 13  him, telling the world that they can live with the 14 . It was a school of hard knocks, but Luke has learned to live for today and let the 15  take care of itself. At that time, the dream remained 16  due to COVID-19, a pandemic that trapped everyone at home. But this year with no17  on travelling, Luke could finally continue his schedule. Before, China was the endpoint and the destination. Now, China has become his real focus of the trip.

Landing in China, Luke found it was not the destination but the 18 through life that mattered. What Luke was really hoping to do was something a bit different, and 19  as many people as he can to 20  life.

If you're looking for a fun way to see the country, traveling in a motor home (房车) is an excellent way to go. Driving a motor home is different from driving most other vehicles and being aware of those differences can make your journey safer and more enjoyable. Keep these preparations in mind before you head off.

The first thing is to check your vehicle. No matter what kind of vehicle you're driving, you need to make sure it is roadworthy before you pull out of your driveway. Once it gets a clean bill of health, you can pack it up and hit the road with confidence.

Chances are you won't have a lot of problems driving a motor home on the highway but navigating smaller streets can be different and a real challenge in such a large vehicle. Put in plenty of driving practice before you leave home and learn how to use all of your mirrors to determine your position and reverse (使倒转) the vehicle safely.

A reversing camera might help along the way. If your motor home doesn't already have one, consider installing a reversing camera. And if you're traveling with passengers, you can always ask them to check behind the vehicle before you reverse.

Consider forming a driving group. Chances are you'll meet other motor home drivers on your road trip, particularly if you're traveling down a popular road trip route. If you're all going the same way, consider teaming up with the drivers you meet at campgrounds, local attractions and restaurants, and forming a motor home group. Traveling with other drivers is fun, and it can also improve safety:

A. Practice is needed before you hit the road.

B. You should also know how to handle difference when driving.

C. A large team of motor homes will be easier for other drivers to spot.

D. You gain a sense of belonging to a road community while enjoying your trip.

E. In a sense, you get to take your house with you, and you can stop anywhere you want.

F. With this handy tool, you will find it a lot easier to pull into those tight parking spaces.

G. Whether it's your own motor home or you are just renting one, don't forget a pre-trip full check.

A colorful colony of photosynthetic (光合的) cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae (海藻) , have successfully powered a computer microprocessor for more than six months, according to a study published in the Journal Energy & Environmental Science.

During a pandemic lockdown, the algae-computer system was placed in the window of biochemist Paolo Bombelli's home. What he saw next really blew his mind: it sat there from February to August 2021, and all the while it was working. And even after the microprocessor has been disconnected, the cyanobacteria device continues to produce current. "Given the right conditions of light, temperature and water, I cannot predict when it will stop," said Bombelli.

Cyanobacteria harvest energy from sunlight and make it into food for themselves. For this study, the researchers put the power-providing microorganisms into a plastic and steel enclosure, about the size of an AA battery, along with an aluminum anode (铝正极) . Throughout the experiment, the connected microprocessor was programmed to do a bunch of calculations, and then check its own work. It did this in a 45-minute period, followed by 15 minutes of standby, continuously for months with the cyanobacteria unit as its only power source.

Even though the algae rely on a light source to feed, the bio-system continued to produce enough power to run the microprocessor in the dark. The scientists basically put down this phenomenon. to leftovers. When there was light, the cyanobacteria cooked up an over-abundance (过剩) of food, and when it was dark the microorganisms kept chewing on the extras.

According to Chris Howe, senior author of the study, the results suggest that the little bio-based battery substitute could serve as a way to power small electronics without rare earth elements, which are in short supply and under growing demand. Plus, the system could also help bridge the electricity divide, providing another power supply for people in rural areas or low-income countries.

Though the experiment's results are promising, it's important to keep in mind that the computer processor tested uses very little energy requiring only 0.3 microwatts to run. More research is needed to know exactly how much the tiny AA battery-sized device could scale up. Howe said, "Putting one on your roof isn't going to provide the power supply for your house at this stage."

Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World is one of the most important books about climate change to have been written. Hayhoe is a gifted public speaker and Saving Us is a follow-up to her awesome TED talk in 2018, "The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it."

One of the many refreshing aspects of this book is that Hayhoe recounts both her successes and her failures to communicate, through which she has gathered evidence about what works and what does not. Much of the book's advice is common sense, all backed up not just by Hayhoe's experience but also with convincing research by psychologists and social scientists.

Hayhoe advises against trying to engage with a small minority, the "Dismissives", who "angrily reject the idea that human-caused climate change is a threat; they are most receptive to misinformation and conspiracy theories (阴谋论)". There is a warning that offering up more facts about climate change can actually increase polarisation (两极化) among them.

The book includes amusing examples of her encounters with the "Dismissives", almost entirely older men—including an engineer who was unconvinced about the evidence but with whom she was able to establish mutual (相互的) respect through a shared passion for knitting (打毛线衣) —and is packed with inspiring accounts of how she has won over even the most suspicious of crowds. Her motto is "bond, connect and inspire", which represents her approach of always looking for points of commonality.

She also tells of a man who approached her after an event in London in 2019. He had been so inspired by her TED talk that he had started to speak to everybody he could in his neighborhood of Wandsworth. He showed her details of 12, 000 conversations that had taken place as a result, claiming that they had helped to convince the government to declare a climate emergency and to switch investments from fossil fuels to renewable energy. 

And so, while it may feel difficult to influence the outcome of the COP26, Hayhoe's uplifting book makes a persuasive case that we can all do our bit to bring about success just by talking about the issue.

Eduardo reached into his backpack, searching for his cell phone. He was scared of having to spend the spring break at Aunt Letty's farm. Although he had protested, his parents decided that spending time on the farm would be a great experience for him. They grew up on a farm and believed that responsibility, hard work, and respect for the land were valuable lessons.

"So have you ever ridden a horse?" Aunt Letty asked, trying to turn his attention away from his phone. "Hmmm, no," he answered. "Well, we've got a nice calm horse I think you'll like. Hercules sounds like a beast, but he's basically a gentle giant — big, but kindhearted!" she said, smiling. Eduardo glanced at his aunt, annoyed that he was expected to work. He tried to text a friend but there was no cell reception.

The next few days were busy. The crow of the roosters woke them up, and they had breakfast before dawn. Then they went out to the barn to get the feed while the animals waited to be fed. The afternoons were filled with transporting hay, cleanup, and caring for the animals. At dusk, when the farm was finally quiet, Aunt Letty stretched her arms out and inhaled (吸气), "Just take a deep breath of that sweet country air!" Eduardo, exhausted from his chores, was unable to appreciate his work.

On the third day, without warning, Aunt Letty announced, "It's time to meet Hercules." She led Eduardo into the stables. Aunt Letty was right. Hercules was remarkable!

Aunt Letty held her hand open for Eduardo to take. Reluctantly, he let her guide his hand toward Hercules and allowed the magnificent creature to sniff his palm. Softly, Hercules rubbed its nose and mouth against him.

"It feels like velvet (天鹅绒)!" Eduardo beamed. An hour later, Eduardo was scratching Hercules on his neck and offering him carrots.

That night, as they headed toward the house, Eduardo was inspired. His arms spreading wide, he inhaled and said, "Take a breath of that sweet country air!"

A number of events are going on at the Cooperage Project, located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy!

The Cooperage Maker Fair

The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12 on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making—a showcase for invention and creativity, and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www.cooperagemakerfair.com.

Such Sweet Thunder

At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare's Plays on Film Series. Dr. Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background. Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www.suchsweetthunder.com.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

On Thursday, June 24, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community's youth. School-aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage Project!

Great Brazilian Music Tour

On Saturday, June 27, a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm. We encourage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music. The two-hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.

The Columbian Exchange,  (name) so in 1972 by professor Alfred Crosby in the University of Texas at Austin, was the exchange of crops, animals, ideas and foods between the New World (the Americas) and the Old World (Europe, Africa and Asia) following the journeys of explorers, conquerors and traders. When  (return) to the Old World, they took plants  are native to the Americas such as com, potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers and tobacco (烟草), along with valuable gems (宝石) and minerals. Explorers and traders in turn  (bring) to the New World apples, bananas, grapes, cattle, chicken and garlic.

The exchange of these foods and animals had a(n) (power) impact on the eating patterns of peoples around the world. Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz wrote in her book The Food of Spain and Portugal, " cannot be stressed too strongly that the importing of foods by Spain and Portugal from the Americas was most significant (develop) in cuisine in the 16th and 17th centuries." The impact wasn't just felt in Spain, Portugal and other European (country). The New World foods also traveled with traders to Asia, (actual) making the impacts truly global.