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 It was nearly dinner time when my 5-year-old daughter rushed into the house. Tears rolled down as she 1  her two hurt arms. I tried to persuade her to 2 , as that was the fourth time she had crashed that day. I told her that children of her3  usually rode with training wheels (辅助轮). But she 4  my advice and as soon as the bandages (绷带) were stuck on her 5 , she headed back out the door.

I watched from the kitchen window as she 6 time after time. I wanted to run out there and make her stop, 7 I couldn't. I would have to let go. 8 , she had agreed to wear her brother's helmet and knee pads (护膝).

Later that very evening, as I was washing the remaining dishes, I heard my daughter shout 9 to me. I rushed outside and sighed with 10 to see that she was riding down the driveway with both her 11 held high in the air. "Look, Mom, no hands!" she said, 12 as she rode by.

I suppose there will be many times to 13 when my daughter will need me to simply 14 . Although it won't be 15 , I'll always remember how she taught me sometimes "no hands" is best.

Misunderstandings can happen between friends. If you don't want to lose your friends because of misunderstandings that can be taken care of, you'd better solve them quickly. Below are some tips that you can have a try.

Know the cause of the problem.

The first step in knowing how to solve a misunderstanding between friends is to find the cause of it.  But remind yourself that you must be open to the results if the fault lies in you. And you must be willing to apologize and make up for it.

When you want to talk to your friend, make sure you're doing it at a suitable moment. It can help solve the misunderstanding more effectively. For example, you can't talk to your friend about it if he or she has other pressing problems. Finding a private and calm place to talk about it is a must as well.

Control your emotions.

Before solving the misunderstanding with your friend, you'd better learn how to control your emotions. Discussing it with strong negative emotions won't lead to a good result. It may cause the problem to become more complicated (复杂的).

Be a good listener.

As a friend, you should be a good listener. Not only do you have to listen to your friends talk about the troubles in their lives, but you also must be willing to listen to all the things that they may not like about you.  It can help you understand them. Then, it will be easier for you to get over a problem together.

A. Change your viewpoint.

B. Find the right time and place.

C. Worse still, it could result in new misunderstandings.

D. This is a good thing as long as you keep an open mind.

E. Once you know it, you can start to look for the right solutions.

F. And avoid dealing with the matter when you're both in high spirits.

G. Your friends will be more likely to realize their mistakes and correct them.

Imagine a dog you don't need to train. Instead, you can program it to do whatever you want. Now, you don't need to imagine it. Meet Spot, a dog-like robot from US company Boston Dynamics.

In March, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii (庞贝考古公园) in Italy gave Spot a new job. Pompeii is a famous "time capsule (胶囊)" from the ancient world. Thousands of years ago, a nearby volcano covered the city in ash. Many people died, but the ash kept buildings safe until someone found it in 1748.

So, what is Spot doing in Pompeii? It walks around the site with a 3D scanner (扫描仪). There are many narrow, underground tunnels in Pompeii. Thieves used the tunnels to steal things. The tunnels bring safety problems to the ancient buildings. Robot dogs are small enough to go through these tunnels and find any changes to the buildings.

According to Gabriel Zuchtriegel, new director of the site, this is the first time anyone has used a robot to help protect an archaeological site. "It's a breakthrough and it would allow us to protect the ruins with greater speed and in total safety," said Zuchtriegel.

Spot will also work with a 3D-scanning drone (无人机). The two tools will check the site regularly. They will look for any damage that may need a repair. As art magazine ART news said, Pompeii is turning into a "Smart Archaeological Park".

Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to the idea that they have a "sixth sense" for disasters, experts said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka wildlife officials have said the waves that killed over 24,000 people along the Indian Ocean island's coast seemingly missed wild beasts, with no dead animals found.

"No elephants are dead, not even a dead hare or rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a ‘sixth sense'. They know when things are happening," H.D. Ratnayake, director of Sri Lanka's Wildlife Department, said on Wednesday.

The waves washed floodwaters up to 3 km (2 miles) inland at Yala National Park in the southeast, Sri Lanka's biggest wildlife reserve and home to hundreds of wild elephants. "There has been a lot of evidence (证据) about dogs barking or birds migrating before volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. But it has not been proved." said Matthew van Lierop, an animal behaviour specialist at Johannesburg Zoo. "There have been no specific studies because you can't really test it in a lab or field setting," he said. Other authorities agreed with this conclusion.

"Wildlife seems to be able to pick up certain signs, especially birds. There are many reports of birds detecting coming disasters," said Clive Walker, who has written several books on African wildlife.

Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger such as predators (掠食动物). The idea of an animal "sixth sense" is a lasting one that the evidence on Sri Lanka's damaged coast is likely to add to.

Donald Watson was a man who thought very much about the food he ate. He was born in Yorkshire, England, in September 1910. And he died in November 2005, at the age of 95. That is a very great age. Watson explained that it was because he never ate any food from animals.

When he was a boy, Watson stayed on a farm. He loved to see the animals. He said that they gave so much to people. And all the animals were so friendly. Then, one day, he saw a man killing a pig. He was very sad. From then on, Watson decided that he would never again eat meat. Twenty years later he decided that he wouldn't eat anything from animals, such as milk, cheese or eggs. He became a vegan.

Watson formed a group called "The Vegan Society". In its newspaper, The Vegan Society thought it was terrible and wrong to eat food from animals. At first, there were not many people who agreed with him. They thought it was crazy to do it. Most people thought it was too difficult and unhealthy. However, over time, more and more people began to agree with Watson and The Vegan Society.

People become vegans for many reasons. Watson and his friend stopped eating because they loved animals. They believed that it was wrong to hurt another living thing.

Now, people also become vegans for environmental reasons. Keeping animals takes a lot of resources, including water and food. Also, in some places, people are cutting down trees to create more land for cows. By avoiding food from animals, vegans hope to protect these forest areas.

Finally, just like Watson, some people believe that being a vegan is healthier. They believe that food from animals causes heart problems, a high body weight and many other health problems.

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Snow (小雪) refers to the time when it starts to snow, mostly in China's northern areas, and the temperature continues to drop.

Here are four things you should know about Minor Snow.

Wearing hats and scarves

In China, starting in Minor Snow, the wind blows from the northeast a lot. Because it's still not bitterly cold, many people do not wear hats or scarves yet. In fact, according to an old Chinese saying, "The head is the place where all passages of the body gather". It's sensible to keep one's head warm.

Drinking soup

During Minor Snow, indoor heating begins to work, which means the air indoors is dry and most people might find their nose and mouth feels a bit dry. According to practices in traditional Chinese medicine, this accumulation of "inner heat" in one's body can cause problems, including oral ulcers and breakouts (口腔溃疡和破损). The solution is to drink more hot soup, such as cabbage and bean curd soup, spinach and bean curd soup, and mutton and radish soup.

Making preserved pork

After Minor Snow, the temperature declines sharply and the air becomes dry. It is the best time to start making preserved pork, which by the Chinese Spring Festival would be ready to enjoy. In the past, when storage conditions were poor, people developed many ways to store food and preserved pork is one such example. So even in the bitter winter, the whole family could enjoy meat. Some even say preserved pork tastes more delicious than fresh meat.

Avoiding spicy food

On cold days, people may have a strong desire for some hot and spicy food to keep warm. Experts say it's wise not to eat overly spicy food, since that will increase your inner heat.

My daughter and I were fans of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, an educational children's television series that was created and hosted by Fred Rogers, more commonly known as Mister Rogers. 

Around my daughter's second birthday, I had a Mister Rogers-inspired idea. Why not invite one key person in my daughter's world to dinner each month? The local children's librarian could visit one evening, and perhaps the borough mayor （区长） could drop by a few weeks later. 

But I wanted to start at the top. "Let's invite Mister Rogers himself, I said to my wife. "After all, he lives just a few neighborhoods away. I bet he'd come. She looked at me as if I wanted to invite the President. "You really think Mister Rogers would come to our house for dinner? Fat chance. 

Undeterred （不气馁的）, I sent a letter to Mister Rogers that fall, telling him of my newfound delight in his show and my idea for inviting neighborhood people over to talk about their lives, and asking him and Mrs. Rogers to be our guests. 

I told my daughter about the letter. Her eyes glistened （发光）. "Mister Rogers coming? Really, Daddy?"

One month later, no reply. My daughter hadn't forgotten and periodically asked when Mister Rogers would be visiting. I always told her that he hadn't called yet and that it was a good opportunity to learn about patience. Two months later, no response. At the three-month mark, my wife simply rolled her eyes when I raised the topic. I was beginning to lose optimism. Mister Rogers had let me down. 

Sadly, Mister Rogers passed away in late February of the following year. I was unaware of his illness and now understood why our invitation had gone unanswered. Mister Rogers would not be coming to dinner after all. Yet, even after his passing, Mister Rogers gave us a far greater gift than I ever could have imagined. 

注意：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。

A week later, I was surprised to find a letter in our mailbox from Mister Rogers.                                       

The letter is a treasured gift and his kind words touched my life and my daughter. 

 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter, 

I'm Li Hua from Class 2.                                                            

Yours, 

Li Hua

2024 is "The Year of the Dragon" on the Chinese lunar calendar. But  that's the proper translation of the iconic mythical symbol of China or not has aroused （heat）debate. 

The Western concept of dragon is not consistent with  of the Chinese dragon. Influenced by Greek mythology, the dragon is often the keeper of treasure. For Europeans, dragon is usually a monster （keep） distances away from people. With four legs and two huge black wings, they can spit fire or even poison gas out of their mouth. Contrary  the evil image of European dragons, Chinese dragons symbolize （strong） and goodluck. In Chinese legends, dragons were appointed head of the four seas, rulers of weather and water. Those born in the year of the Loong are believed （be）interested in the world and willing to give a helping hand. 

The differences in perception of the mythical creatures in China and the West （root）in their different cultural values. What is important is that as we enter  new lunar year, people （global）appreciate the cultural values embodied in such Chinese symbols as Loong. 

As Gonzales was 1  to the martial arts gym where he trained, he saw what looked like a police pursuit. A（n）2  man of medium build, 3  in a black T-shirt, was running from a police officer. When Gonzales. saw the officer in need of 4  every element of the moral code installed in him through his Brazilian jiu-jitsu （巴西柔术） training told him to 5  a hand. 

Gonzales slowed down. So did the man being chased-to avoid 6  Gonzales's minivan. That 7  allowed the officer to catch up and take the suspect to the ground. However, he quickly realized that the officer did not have 8  of the situation. "The officer was straddling （跨坐） him, but the suspect was about to 9  the police officer over. Gonzales jumped out of his vehicle and 10  himself on the man's legs. 11 , his wife, Ortiz, used her phone to record the scene. Finally, the threat was over. 

But for Gonzales, the ride was just beginning. Ortiz 12  the video on Facebook, where it attracted over 56 million 13 . Among those awed by the video was Brazilian jiu-jitsu 14 , a fourth-degree black belt, who stated, "The combination of Gonzales's technique and his communication with both the officer and the suspect is 15 !"

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Friends are incredibly important people in our lives. Some are with us for decades.  Here are some tips to remember if you're processing the loss of a friend. 

Sometimes things just don't work out.

 In fact, people, on average, lose about half of their friends every seven years. One of the most common reasons those relationships end is that they just fell through the cracks. Things didn't work out. Nobody really wanted the friendship to end, but people got busy and didn't intentionally maintain the friendship. 

Make the unsaid said. 

Sometimes, in friendship, people don't make the unsaid said.  And because they're never directly addressed, people get to a point where they want to end the friendship before actually addressing the problem. Actually, if they had intervened sooner, they might have been able to save the friendship. 

It's normal to feel grief. 

When a friendship ends, there is a grieving process. Allow yourself to feel those emotions and be patient. Instead of pushing yourself to cheer up, try thinking like this, "Of course I'm upset. This is a natural part of intimacy （亲密关系） and loss. I lost someone I'm very close to.  

It's important not to blame yourself and be mean to yourself for not getting over the loss of a friendship. Just because this happened like this doesn't mean more friendships will happen like this. Allow yourself to have a fresh perspective when you enter new friendships. You don't want to go into a new connection fearfully. 

A. That means I love them deeply. 

B. Be kind to yourself along the way. 

C. Find ways to enter a new friendship. 

D. Small things can kind of accumulate. 

E. Losing friends is a regular part of life. 

F. But not all of them can stand the test of time. 

G. When a close friendship ends, the reasons are complicated. 

A fallacy is an error in reasoning based on opinion, misunderstanding, or intentional misdirection that makes an argument invalid. Common causation（因果关系）fallacies include those of oversimplification and exaggeration, which occur when actual 'causes of an event are reduced to the point where connections between causes and effects are blurred or buried. 

Oversimplification is common, which means reducing multiple causes to just one or a few. Well-intentioned writers and speakers can fall into the trap of oversimplification if not careful. 

One motivation for simplification is the basic advice given to writers: Don't get stuck in details. In the process, however, a writer can leave out too many details, even critical information. Another contributing factor to oversimplification is the overuse of an important tool in critical thinking called Oceam's Razor, a principle that states that the simplest explanation that fits the data is the preferable one. The problem is that the simplest explanation might not always be the right-one. 

A writer creating an argument can assume that based on Occam's Razor, the simplest explanation is likely true, but they must not assume that is always the case. They must look at all angles and complexities of an issue before settling on the simplest explanation. 

Here is an example of oversimplification:

School violence has gone up and academic performance has gone down since video games featuring violence were introduced. Therefore, video games with violence should be banned, resulting in school improvement. 

This argument exhibits oversimplification because it assumes problems in schools （increasing violence, decreasing academic performance can be attributed to a single cause: the time young people spend playing video games that feature violence. Various other factors, including social and economic conditions that may contribute to a child's mental health, are ignored. 

Related to the fallacy of oversimplification is the fallacy of exaggeration-multiplying a couple of causes into many. 

The taste of champagne as we know it could change beyond recognition in the coming years. As global temperatures continue to rise, the climate crisis poses a threat to the production of wine. 

The supply of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, among other popular wine-making grapes, are at risk. By 2050, about 85% of the lands that we grow good wine grapes on will no longer produce suitable wine grapes. 

Grapes are susceptible to even the most subtle changes in weather. "Wine is kind of the canary （金丝雀） in the coal mine for climate change impacts on agriculture because so much of the character of wine is tied to the local climate. said Benjamin Cook, a climate scientist. He published a paper in 2020 examining the effects of climate change on agriculture and how the diversity of grapes can increase their resilience to such changes. 

He adds that scientists are "seeing pretty much all plants, including wine grapevines, start their lifecycle in the growing season earlier, and often finish up earlier. You basically ripen your fruit earlier and typically you harvest earlier. In the Champagne region of France, these changes can alter the distinctive personalities of grapes grown there. "If it matures too quickly, the ratio of acidity and sugar might be different. "Cook said. 

A grape's qualities are dependent on its environment. With a warming planet, it's harder to produce grapes that make champagne taste sweeter and boozier （酒精浓度高的）. "For instance, in a chardonnay grape, what you're looking for in a cooler climate is generally an apple taste, whereas in a warmer climate the warmth can change the grapes qualities to be more like a tropical fruit, or even banana-like. "said Spiess. 

One of the many ways farmers and winemakers are trying to alleviate the effects of climate change on grape production is site selection. "Places like Belgium and the Netherlands and Sweden, they're experiencing positive effects of climate change as the planet is warming. Spiess said. As different regions in the world experience the effects of climate change differently, they may start to have more ideal climate conditions for wine making. 

The downside for those Swedish winemakers? If those champagne grapes aren't grown in the Champagne region of France, you can't call it champagne, which is a protected designation of origin. 

So how do you say "bubbly" in Swedish? 

Despite an ever-higher bar to grab the attention of students in large lecture hall, Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A&M University, has managed to get her students, as well as future generations, excited about the science, 

Known as "Dr. Tatiana". the professor performs physics tricks with boundless energy and enthusiasm in her videos. A range of everyday objects are used in her experiments, from pingpong balls and toilet paper to marshmallows. bicycle wheels and hair dryers. Videos of her dramatic demonstrations have received hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms. 

However, things aren't always easy. When she first started teaching college freshman classes two decades ago, she also struggled to grab the attention of her students. "I did not grab their attention on the first day-that was my mistake. "she says. "I missed this opportunity to bond with them from the very beginning, and then it took me a while to find my voice. "

By the second semester, she found her footing, adjusting her approach to get her students engaged. The key, she says, has been to make herself approachable and her instruction personal. And, of course, add showy demonstrations. "These demonstrations often help students to connect these abstract concepts with real life." she says.

Physics department head Grigory Rogachev says Erukhimova's work has helped bring visibility to the department, with about 2.5 million subscribers on its department's YouTube page, which has translated to a boost in research funds and physics major applicants. 

As a leader in a STEM field in which women are underrepresented, she's become a role model for some. Afiya Dhanani attended Texas A&M University after seeing Erukhimova's videos online. "Watching Dr. Tatiana do the experiments online, especially since she was a female leader. Was more inspiring for me to even go into physics. " Dhanani said in an interview with CBS Mornings. That's all Erakhimova says she can hope for -making physics less forbidding. and more exciting. 

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Dear Chris,

Yours,

Li Hua

Teenagers are learning new communication skills every day. It is important for them to have opportunities to network, or to meet and get to know new people. Online networking, which is very popular with teens today, makes short, superficial connections. But offline networking better encourages meaningful connections that will increase hope, develop skills, and open avenues to career opportunity. Teens need to practice more offline networking. It will prepare them to be confident face-to-face communicators in the real world.

A survey of almost 7,000 teens was conducted in 2019 by three Swiss researchers, and they found that teens were spending too much time on social networking sites. So, they suggested that teens should spend more time with others in real life. It not only contributes to a stronger sense of identity and a happier mood, but also gives us the chance to share happiness with other people. In other words, offline networking seems to actually benefit a teen's emotional health.

Face-to-face communication also gives teens an opportunity to learn to read people. Everyone communicates in person differently than communicating over the phone, through texting, or in online posts. Being face-to-face requires a person to think and respond more quickly—without the safety net of a delete key.

And much of our communication is nonverbal anyway. Facial expressions, gestures, and vocal tones are just a few examples. Teens need to have face-to- face interactions so that they can learn to read these nonverbal cues（暗示），which are sometimes even more important than the words a person is saying. A time will come when the teen will need to enter the job market, and this usually means a face-to-face interaction, including interacting naturally with customers, hearing and understanding their words as well as their nonverbal cues in many different kinds of businesses.

Offline networking is important because it can improve a teenager's wellbeing and help prepare him for the future. Thafs why every teen should spend time practicing real-world interactions.