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The first set of Chinese stories presented in English scripts, titled Stories of China: Performed in English, was officially published by Foreign Language Press. Planned by the New Channel International Education Group with the participation of playwrights from China, the United Kingdom and the United states, the book provides a new way for young people to learn English while inheriting and spreading Chinese culture. 

The book contains 20 English scripts in novel formats covering a wide range of subjects. Unlike the most common English scripts for young readers on the market which are based on adaptations of European and American stories, those scripts presented in this book are unique for being based on classic Chinese stories, readapted and written in English. The book is divided into three grades in terms of grammar and vocabulary difficulty, making it suitable for young English learners from primary schools to junior and high schools. 

All the scripts in the book are written by top playwrights with elegant, pure and vivid language. The scripts are provided with a summary of the story in both Chinese and English, so that readers can fully understand the plot as well as the history and culture behind it. Readers can not only improve their English skills through immersive reading and performance but also appreciate Chinese culture. 

Hu Min, English education expert and founder of the New Channel, said the combination of traditional Chinese culture and English teaching has become a trend, guiding young people to tell Chinese stories to the world with their own wisdom and deep Chinese cultural heritage. The New Channel will offer special courses on Stories of China: Performed in English in its many schools across the country, and cooperate with primary and secondary schools in Beijing, Shanghai to offer English drama courses on a trial basis. Hu believes the courses will set off a new wave of enthusiastic learning among young people. 

There are a lot of potential sources of clean energy out there: solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen-based energy, and more. One of the less-known sources of clean energy is wave energy. Now Oneka, a Canadian startup that uses the power of waves to desalinate (脱盐) water, is turning seawater into drinking water. 

More than half the world's inhabitants struggle to find drinking water at least one month a year. And with climate change bringing with it extreme weather and heat, that figure will likely rise. That is why it is estimated that the desalination sector will rise by nine percent by 2030.

In general, there are two kinds of desalination technology. The first is thermal (热能) . The second technology is membrane (薄膜) based. Whichever technology is used, however, most desalination plants run on non-renewable energy. And there is also the issue of the salt itself. The high salinity (盐分) of the water and salt that flows back into the ocean often create dead zones. The water in these zones is so salty that marine life dies off in those areas. 

"Desalination facilities are conventionally powered by fossil fuels, " Hunt said. "But the world has certainly reached a pivot point. We want to move away from fossil fuel powered desalination. " This is where Oneka's unique desalination technology comes in. In fact, the city of Fort Bragg, California, has decided to use state funds to begin a new kind of desalination technology in partnership with the Canadian startup.

Oneka uses floating desalination machines, attached to buoys (浮标) . The buoys then absorb energy from the ocean waves, and convert it into mechanical forces, pumping the water through the membrane system. The fresh water is then pumped to land, also using the power of the waves. 

The water that streams back into the ocean only contains a 30 percent increase in salinity, and is quickly dispersed (分散) by the waves, leaving no dead zones. This innovative technology shows is that sometimes the solutions to complicated problems don't have to be complicated at all. Sometimes all you need are the ocean waves.

For those looking to fry up something new this winter, these are the cookbooks to have in your kitchen bookshelf. 

1. Made in Bangladesh, by Dina Begum

£28, Hardie Grant

The second cookbook from food writer Dina Begum is a love letter to Bangladcsh. Alongside the selection of tempting recipes are detailed ingredient notes, explanations of distinctive spice mixtures and advice on traditional preparation and serving, all accompanied by vivid photography of busy street-sellers, grass-covered landscapes and market produce. 

2. Manju's Cookbook, by Manju Patel

£22, Ryland Peters & Small

At the age of 80, Gujarat-born Manju Patel was given a restaurant in Brighton by her sons. Six years later, she remains an important part of the business — named Manju's — but has also found the time to write this cookbook, which showcases dishes including mattar paneer（奶豆腐）and Gujarati dal.

3. Ester, by Mat Lindsay

£30, Murdoch Books

Australian restauranteur Mat Lindsay's new book isn't for the green-hand home cook. Ester is a celebration of modern Aussie cuisine, focusing on fire and perfect technique. Recipes include flame-grilled bone marrow with sesame-seed sambal, and sourdough ice cream.

4. Maydan, by Rose Previte

£30, Abrams

This new cookbook from Washington, DC-based chef Rose Previte is inspired by her Lebanese roots and travels in the Middle East. You can surely be inspired if you enjoy Lebanese dishes. 

What does it mean to be a hero? I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy. My hero is Mr. Wright, my chorus(合唱队) teacher. 

When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really close to them, and losing them was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. I couldn't eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldn't even breathe. It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I fell into this huge hole of depression(抑郁).

Although I was battling depression, I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life. It was difficult to be happy, but I had to try. I joined Women's Choir. Mr. Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day, I just knew I had made the best decision of my life.

As the year progressed, I loved chorus more and more. I began to smile again and really enjoy life. 

Then one day that all changed. My friends —or those that I thought were my friends —started talking about me behind my back. I was hurt, and I sat by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could trust him. Trying hard to fight back tears, I told him the whole story. When I finished, he nodded and told me, "If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth stealing your joy. "

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What Mr. Wright said really struck a chord (心弦) in my heart. 

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Mr. Wright is a hero to everyone he meets. 

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How to Be a Civilized Tourist

From London's Trafalgar Square to major cities across Britain, tens of thousands of British people have joined Chinese communities (welcome) the arrival of the Chinese New Year.

In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade,  (lead) by a very breathtaking 54-meter long dragon, ending in Chinatownpeople could enjoy a wide range of Chinese food and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show.  (celebrate) also took place in Liverpool, Birmingham, Lake District, Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Newcastle. 

Academic Dr. Wu Kegang said, " The Chinese New Year event in Britain is now (impress) than ever and it is growing every year".

On arrival in Britain 26 years ago from Guangdong, south China, first thing Wu noticed was that Chinese New Year was celebrated(main) in towns and cities with big Chinese communities. "You would go to London Chinatown and join your countrymen to celebrate, to Chinatowns in places like Liverpool and Manchester for events almost only held for Chinese people, " Wu recalled.

" is different now, is that we are seeing local communities all over the country taking part alongside their own Chinese populations, " he said. " It is clear to me that the event will continue to grow in Britain where Chinese New Year(earn) its place in the calendar of events so far. "

Never do I realize it has been so long since my father left us. I have often thought what a 1  world it would be without children; and what a cruel world without the 2 . 

My father was a very warm and 3 man, quick to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. I always 4  my father and deeply admired his way with people. 

He was in a care center for years after suffering a series of diseases that impacted his ability to walk and caused his 5 to be slow and not clear. It 6 me very much to see him there, and we tried to visit him several times a month. My toddler daughter, Kelsey, read stories to him, and he lay listening as her 7 ran wild, pretending to read words from the books she held in her tiny hands. They loved each other dearly, and he was her "Papa. "

Kelsey was only four years old when Dad died. I was 8 for weeks, and Kelsey tried to comfort me. Oftentimes she cried with me or tried in some way to make me feel better. Nothing helped. I needed my 9  on this Earth, and sometimes my heart 10  so badly that I thought it might be broken because of sadness. 

While we were preparing for Thanksgiving, I heard Kelsey talking to her daddy. They were chatting about Papa and how he had gone to 11 and was now watching over us. She said in the sweetest voice, "Daddy, since Mama doesn't have a daddy anymore, do you think you could just 12 yours with her?"

I sighed in relief, bursting into tears. 

From that day on, my sadness 13 . I knew my father had given Kelsey gifts of care, kindness and 14  for others. 

He would 15  forever, in her. 

The Spotlight Effect

Have you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake? Well, here's some good news: it's likely that no one even noticed.

We have this experience not only when we make mistakes but also when we perform well. Every time we do something that is a little different from what we usually do, we may assume that everyone around us will notice. The spotlight effect might happen when we make a mistake in a game, have a bad hair day, or give a terrible answer in class. In these moments, it feels like everyone is watching. 

The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes. Every person is the main character in his or her story, and the events of our lives seem to have great importance. 

The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience. However, in some cases, it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people. Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety. We all care about what others think, and we all want to be liked. It's normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people. If someone is so nervous that they can't make good decisions, then it's time to take action and improve the situation.

Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety. Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you, remind yourself that it's just your mind playing tricks on you. If you fill your mind with thoughts of your friends and family, it will help you be less self-conscious.

A. However, this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle. 

B. That's why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter.

C. Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you, rather than focusing on yourself. 

D. The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more often than they really do. 

E. What you can do at this moment is to ignore them. 

F. We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us. 

G. It can also appear when we score a big goal, ask someone on a date, or do a good deed. 

Forgetting names, faces, or events is a universal human experience; even those who see their minds sharp struggle with memory loss from time to time. Most consider these mental mistakes to be annoyed, and they're seen as a potentially worrisome sign of cognitive decline. But neurologist Scott Small, who studies and treats Alzheimer's disease at Columbia University, thinks this view of forgetting is all wrong. In fact, some amount of forgetfulness is critical for our minds and relationships to function at their best.

We're developing drugs to protect against memory loss. But many psychologists have joked that what they want is a forgetfulness drug. Too much memory poses a challenge in any long-term relationship. Anger, hatred—they all come from not being able to let go of emotional memories. People who repeatedly think of anger or fear suffer, often in loneliness.

Living in a noisy, ever-changing world, forgetting details is actually a perfect adaptation. Creativity isn't making something out of nothing. It's making connections between already-known elements—ideas, words, visuals, or expressions—to create something new. But to make new connections, the existing connections in your mind have to be loose. If the connections between those elements are too tightly bound in our memory, there's no room for creativity.

What can we do to help our brains forget what we need to forget? One of the best ways to make sure that you don't have a brain that's burning too. hot with bad memories is to stay socially engaged. Another thing to do is to sleep, and sleep well. Many experts have concluded that we sleep in order to forget, so it makes sense that sleep has been shown to improve creativity. If you're short of sleep, your brain is on fire with too many memories. The brain is like a lawn of grass—you need to keep it trimmed to make way for new memories, new connections, and new growth.

Using CRISPR genome (基因组) editing on a few common crops, a team of plant and soil scientists seeks to greatly increase and speed up carbon storage to help fight climate change. 

To prevent dangerous levels of global warming, scientists say it won't be enough to just stop burning fossil fuels that release carbon into the air. Because it's nearly impossible for humanity to do that as fast as is now required, we will also need to pull carbon out of the air and secure it.

Plants are among the best tools we have to do this, since these living solar collectors already capture billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year from the atmosphere through photosynthesis (光合作用). About half of that carbon winds up in roots and eventually the soil, where it can stay for hundreds to thousands of years. 

But what if we could create plants and soils that are better at capturing carbon? With CRISPR genome editing—a new molecular (分子的) biology tool that allows scientists to make edits to the DNA code that underpins all life—that might be possible. 

Last month, the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), a research team founded by CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, began to explore the idea. With an $11-million donation from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a team of researchers made a three-year effort using CRISPR to create new crop varieties that photosynthesi ze more efficiently and transport more carbon into the soil. Eventually, the researchers hope to create gene-edited rice and sorghum seeds that could—if planted around the globe--pull more than a billion extra tons of carbon out of the air annually. 

It's an ambitious goal, and the team is likely to face numerous challenges in the lab before its CO2-cleaning plants can be put in the ground. Additional social, policy, and ethical considerations will determine whether those crops are widely accepted by farmers. But the researchers believe their ambitious project is beneficial to cope with climate crisis.

Rain or shine, Tsering Chopa treks for long hours to deliver mail. For 18 years, the Tibetan mailman has been a vital link between the remote town and the rest of the world. 

At 5, 373 meters above sea level, Pumachangthang in Nakarze county of the Tibet autonomous region is China's highest township. The oxygen level is less than 40 percent, the annual average temperature -7℃ and the average life expectancy only 49. 5 years. The area of the township is about 1, 500 square kilometers. The distance from the county town is some 70 km and a single trip to all the six villages can be as long as 160 km. 

In 2005, Tsering Chopa became the first mailman of his hometown. In nearly two decades since his first mission, he has delivered over a million newspapers, more than 20, 000 letters and 10, 000-plus parcels in Pumachangthang, and has never been accused of failing or mixing up mail. 

One night, a local resident Nyima Tsering's daughter had fainted and desperately needed help. Knowing that, the mailman arranged for a car right away and sent her to the county hospital. He also gave some cash to the family for the girl's treatment. Nyima Tsering's daughter recovered soon, and Tsering Chopa became an idol in the village.

The busiest time for Tsering Chopa is between July and August each year, when students are waiting for their admission letters from various universities. He recalls once he had to deliver mail to one student whose family had already moved away. He had to ask neighbors several times to find the new address. It was summer and the usual road to the village was blocked because of rain. He trekked for more than 20 km and struggled with shortness of breath all the way to finally deliver the letter. 

In 2019, Tsering Chopa received the China Youth May Fourth Medal. "It is an acknowledgment of what I do and a token of encouragement as well, " he says. "And I want to help more people living in remote areas. I want to bring the world closer to them and take them closer to the world. "

Boston Attractions Guide

Boston's Freedom Trail

Starting at the Boston Common, but easily picked up at any point along the way, the Freedom Trail offers historical insight into the city and its surroundings. With 16 official stops along the way, you can check out one, some or all of the sites on this route where a red trail painted on the sidewalks takes you throughout Boston. 

ADMISSIONS: Free

Fenway Park

Boston fans are crazy about baseball. Ask many and they will claim it as their religion, and offer Fenway as their place of worship. Even if baseball is not your thing, be sure to catch a game at Fenway Park, home of the legendary Green Monster. Tickets can be hard to come by, so seek them out well in advance. 

ADMISSIONS: Adult $26; Child $13

New England Aquarium

The adventure begins before you step foot through the door. Watch the Harbor Seals swirl around in the outdoor tank while you wait for your tickets. Catch a show in the glass enclosed classroom overlooking Boston Harbor, and plunge your hands into the touch tank where rays and sharks are circling and awaiting your touch. 

ADMISSIONS: Adult $32; Child $21

Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the most respected orchestras in the world. Playing host to a variety of concerts throughout the year, including the Holiday Pops, The Boston Symphony Orchestra wows crowds. History has been made within these walls where songs like the popular "Sleigh Ride" have been composed.

ADMISSIONS: Adult $17; Child& Senior $12

"OK,everybody.Its that time of year again,"said my science teacher,Mr.Beal."This Friday we'll have the annual Egg Drop Challenge."The goal is simple —you create a container to keep an egg from breaking when dropping it.

My friend,Cassie,and I flashed each other a smile.We always worked on projects together and did well.When I was making my favorite sandwich that afternoon,spreading the marshmallow(棉花糖) cream gave me an idea."I have a brilliant design!"I said when Cassie arrived."What?"she asked eagerly.

"We can protect the egg with marshmallow cream.You know,to absorb shock on impact,"I explained. "You've got to be kidding,Laura.""You have a better idea?"Cassie pointed to a picture in her notebook. "Yes.We put the egg in a basket with a parachute(降落伞)tied.Itll fly safely.""It's easy for something to go wrong.It will never work!"I said."Marshmallow cream will?"Cassie replied."The parachute is better than that stupid idea."I couldn't believe it.Of course we'd had fights,but she'd never called my ideas "stupid"."Then Ill make mine and you make yours,and we'll just see whose is better.""Fine!"Cassie stormed out.Just like that,our friendship broke,like an egg dropped without protection.

Friday rolling around,I had to admit Cassie's "Egg Force One"looked pretty good.She'd used paper to create a small parachute tied to the basket that held her egg.My "Egg-cellent Eigg Cream"didn't look so scientific.Id lined the sides and bottom of a box with rice cakes.Then I'd added a layer of marshmallow cream,the egg,and a layer of jelly.

This is how the competition worked out:All students in my class carried their egg containers up three steps in the stadium and dropped it over the side wall.If the egg survived,you walked up three more steps and dropped it again.This went on until the last egg survived.By the fourth drop,only Cassie's egg and mine were left."OK,"Mr.Beal announced."Let's go on the count of three."

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The class called,"One,two,three!"and I let go of my box.

"My egg broke,too,"Cassie said,pointing to a broken shell in the grass.

1. 活动目的；

2. 活动内容；

3. 活动影响。

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Dear David,

......

Yours,

Li Hua

Art is a way to beautify lifeless urban spaces.We've seen examples of street artists working to improve urban scenery —by using new equipment,or creating (fantasy)wall paintings.But thes

are only the beginning.For ltalian artist Peeta,blank walls are more than a flat surface;they can be transformed mind-blowing three-dimensional artworks that invite us to step in different urban spaces.

Born in Venice,Peeta (get)his start as a graffiti(涂鸦)writer after being "excited" by wall paintings spotted on his trip to Barcelona.Peeta set to work studying art and product design at university,as well as involving  (he)in different street art activities.Since then,Peeta — a name coming from his childhood nickname(绰号) — (develop)his characteristic style of three-dimensional lettering.

Part of what makes his works so breathtaking is that they integrate with the urban environment(harmonious )and at the same time create an extraordinary experience.When (see)from a particular angle,Peeta's large artworks often achieve the impossible,with walls and windows seeming to disappear."Art in public spaces creates an inclusive and enjoyable environment for the citizens, cross and live there everyday,"says Peeta."My attempt is to make public spaces not just somewhere pleasant and lovely somewhere inspirational and able to excite people's feelings and (imagine).'

Marley Christian found a young koala(考拉),next to his dying mother.However,becoming motherless wasn't his only 1 The rescuer from Friends of the Koala also 2 he was missing a foot.

Marley did her best for Triumph,the koala.She used socks to 3 his stump(残肢),which helped ease the discomfort Triumph felt whenever he tried to put4 on it,but Marley thought she couldn't  5 there.She began searching the Internet for pet prostheses(假体) .But for a koala,there was nothing 6 ."I was told Marley did find a company specializing in animal prostheses that would like to 7 the case,but they were unsuccessful after several8 .Eventually Marley found the 9 right in her neighborhood.She mentioned Triumph's trouble in passing to her dental prosthetist Jon Doulman,and he10 to find a way to make a prosthesis for Triumph.

"11 ,it's different from tooth problems,"Jon said."But it's worth a try."After making one12 of Triumph's stump,he created a pink rubber boot,which could help make Triumph's13 of movement return."It's a seemingly14 story.But the design of the dentist does change Triumph's life. Once the boot was15 ,he did a little jump,and then ran around.I actually cried,"said Marley.

Ask most people which day of the week they fear the most and the answer is likely to be Monday.The first day of the working week can make us depressed. 

The most depressing day of the year is the third Monday in January,when it's cold and dark outside.This day was named "Blue Monday"by psychologist Cliff Anall.Even if there was little science behind Blue Monday,its probably true that the sound of our alarm clock on any Monday morning means the coming of a new working week and possibly the end of our weekend of fun. It's what psychologists call an emotional shift,and no other part of the week has a transition(过渡)like it.

Apparently,Monday means the end of weekend lie-ins.According to a website,"If you can't stand your job,then the Monday blues can be very real."And it can be especially difficult to start another seemingly endless workweek.Your case of the Mondays can have a negative impact on your performance,productivity and the people around you.

Feeling a bit low shouldn't be confused with more serious depression,caused by other factors.Claudia Hammond,an author and presenter,argues that this low feeling might be untrue.She mentions an Australian study of how people reflected on their mood and found the day that scored the lowest was in fact Wednesdays.So,when Monday comes,maybe we should give it a second chance!
 

A.But is Monday as bad as we like to think it is?

B.What exactly makes us feel down remains unknown.

C.Weekends are definitely happy days in all countries.

D.That's why the feeling is described as the Monday blues.

E.There is a strong cultural idea that we don't like Mondays.

F.Our Monday mood can be based on a direct comparison to the day before.

G.It's back to the routine and the realization that there are five days of working ahead.

Leaf peeping(看),the practice of traveling to watch nature display the fall colors,is a beloved annual activiy,especially in New England.But recent seasons have been disrupled by weather conditions. Typically,by the end of September,leaves take on warmer colors throughout the U.S.This year,many areas haven't even shaken off the green shades of summer.In Maine,where peak conditions typically arrive in September,forest rangers reported less than 70%color change and modest leaf drop.

The reason climate change can be bad for fall foliage( 叶 子 ) has a bit to do with plant biology.Like people,trees must prepare for winter.When fall arrives,and day length and temperature drop,trees respond by ending green substance production and absorbing remaining nutients,causing leaves to lose the original color.Greens give way to yellows,reds and oranges that make for dramatic autumn displays.

Achieving those peak colors is a delicate balance.Warm fall temperatures can make the fall colors appear later.Worse,dry summers can cause leaves to miss the fall color turn altogether.Delay of the start of the fall colors,which has been moving later into the fall,could subsist. "My observations in the last decade have had more years that were later than what we consider historical averages.It can be a trend as the planet

warms,"said foliage expert Jim Salge.

It's not just the plants that suffer."Turning leaves offer an iresistible mass of color —which,by estimate,generates as much as billions of dollars a year in tourism in New England,"said Andy Finton,a forest ecologist.That's another good reason to focus on preserving forests.Leaf peeping can stay part of the area's feature if forests are given enough protection."If we can keep them unharmed,they'll provide things

we've depended on,as well as fall inspiration,"said Finton.

Architects have long turned to the past for inspiration.In this age of concrete and steel,however,they're more likely to look for aesthetic( 美 学 的 )influence than technical know-how.But an ancient Chinese construction technique called dougong is a remarkable exception.

Consisting of a series of wooden brackets(支架)with no nails or fasteners,it's over 2,500 years old and commonly found in Chinese architecture,such as Beijing's Forbidden City.Many structures built during the Tang and Song dynasties featured "curtain walls"which were non-load-bearing.As a result,the unsupported wood shouldering the weight might break.Designers needed a technique which would more evenly spread the burden across their structures.Their solution was dougong.

Engineering has come a long way since the ancient Chinese building technique was in fashion.But there's a timeless quality to it.Modern-day designers in many areas are adopting it to produce amazing and stable work of architecture.Among them is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma,who used dougong-inspired methods for his recent buildings:Yusuhara Wooden BridgeMuseum andCafe Kureon,a 2,120-square-foot restaurant.

For architect Terrence Curry,the attraction of using ancient methods is about finding something that can "speak to Chinese identity".His structure Dougong Cube,now part of the School of Architecture,Tsinghua University in Beijing,was constructed using classical-style brackets and over 2,000 boards."It has fundamental structures of dougong,but we just aren't using it in the way it was intended to be used.We're really pulling it out —emphasizing its beauty and complexity,and the way it works,"said Curry."The shape and function of dougong is directly related to properties of wood,and the ability of people who make these buildings.In this way,there's little need for decoration because the structure and design give it its distinctive look."

My dad has watermelon-size muscles and enormous hands as if he's always wearing baseball gloves.He doesn't seem like the kind of person who bakes great bread,but he does.Every Saturday he bakes silently by himself.When he's done,the whole house smells delicious.The rest of the week,he's a car mechanic, whose job involves complex lifting,tightening,shaking and hitting.People tend to think of cars as metallic members of the family,and Dad seldom lets them down.

I kind of understand Dad's baking routine.Though he's into the work,customers' expectation and understaffing weigh him down.When working on the dough(生面团), he returns to a life of ease.

I had been feeling stressed out myself since I didn't qualify for the swim team.I would have to wait a whole year,which was like a million years.I thought Dad had found that.He asked me how things were going last Saturday.I said OK.He looked at me for a moment,said it was time for me to help and headed to the kitchen.

Surprised though,I followed him.Dad took out his mixingbowl,telling me to mix materials while he added them.He isn't big on measuring,knowing instinctively( 凭 直 觉 ) how much to use.The bread is always great.Then he showed me how to process the dough—repeatedly stretching,pounding and folding it. It took ten minutes and a surprising amount of energy to finish.But what came next was harder and more surprising —doing nothing.We put the dough back into the bowl.It took an hour to rise.Then we pressed and stretched it,put it into pans and waited another hour for it to double."It's hard to resist putting the dough directly into the oven,but if you do,the bread will be tough,"Dad explained.

When the dough rose at its own pace,time seemed to slow down.We could do nothing to speed that.As I accepted that,I stopped watching the clock and started enjoying the time.My father taught me how to bake,but I learned something more —appreciate the slow pace of time and let the bread rise.