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People who grow up outside of cities are better at finding their way around than urbanites, a large study on navigation suggests. The results, described online on March 30 in Nature, hint that learning to handle environmental complexity as a child strengthens mental muscles for spatial skills. 

Nearly 400,000 people from 38 countries around the world played a video game called Sea Hero Quest, designed by scientists and game developers as a fun way to collect data about people's brains. Players piloted a boat in search of various targets.

On average, people who said they had grown up outside of cities, where they would have probably encountered lots of complicated paths, were better at finding the targets than people who were raised in cities.

What's more, the difference between city residents and outsiders was most obvious in countries where cities tend to have simple layouts (布局), such as Chicago with its streets laid out at 90-degree angles. The simpler the cities, the bigger the advantage for people from more rural areas, cognitive scientist Antoine Coutrot of CNRS and his colleagues report.

Still, from these video game data, scientists can't definitively say that the childhood environment is behind the differences in navigation. But it's possible. "As a kid, if you are exposed to a complex environment, you learn to find your way, and you develop the right cognitive processes to do so," Coutrot says.

Other factors have been linked to navigational performance, including age, gender, education and even a superior sense of smell. Figuring out these details will give doctors a more precise baseline (基准) of a person's navigational abilities. That, in turn, might help reveal when these skills weaken, as they do in early Alzheimer's disease, for instance.

Do you think cookies can tell stories? Jasmine Cho, 35, does.

A baker, artist, entrepreneur and activist, Cho tries to spread knowledge about social justice issues and diversity through the delicious medium of cookies.

It was in high school that she discovered her love of baking. At a sleepover a friend taught her how to make a dessert, "sort of demystifying baking and that whole process".

Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. "So many emotions came up that I just couldn't articulate. It was like this mix of anger, of relief, empowerment, sadness..." Cho said.

Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian American people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. "I don't think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies," Cho said. "Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn't like cookies?"

One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s.

"It's insane the amount of injustice that the native Hawaiian population has faced as well through the whole annexation (吞并) of the kingdom. There were so many horrific stories that I heard about nuclear testing and the fallout ( 核爆炸后的沉降物) impacting native Hawaiian populations in all of this," Cho said, "George Helm was one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their land, to nature."

Among her amazing cookie art are other political figures such as Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor organizer, and pop culture figures such as Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor.

Cho hopes her cookie art continues to inspire people to be creative and think positively.

"Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there's already a passion or a love that you have," Cho said. "Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way."

Are you looking for a great day camp program for your little ones this summer? Here we have rounded up some of the best summer camps close to New York.

Atletico de Madrid

This camp once worked with Arsenal Football Club. It offers boys and girls aged 5-16 chances to train with one of the world's most successful soccer colleges. Two players from the camp will be chosen by coaches to play a game in Madrid in October. This year, this camp will be running for two weeks.

Abrons Art Center

The Abrons Art Center offers learning experiences in dance, music and theater to campers aged 5-13. Campers will take part in an exchange with professional artists and arts workers, who will explain the artistic process. Extended (延长的) day classes provide more chances for arts learning.

A Montessori Summer

A Montessori Summer is for children aged 3.5-14. Each week, the program provides the students with a day trip away from school. Usually, children can enjoy the trips to beaches, parks and wildlife preserves(保护区) and they also go mountain-climbing. Certainly, these activities make students' life more colorful.

92Y

The 92Y offers all kinds of experiences to every camper, from their outdoor day camps in beautiful Rockland County (县) (suitable for kids from 5-13 years of age) to their Preschool Day Camp for kids from 3-5 years of age. They also include more camps in the city for kids aged 3-18. From sports to language learning to adventure camps, every kid can pick whatever they like.

The Fitting-in of Suzy Khan

The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boys in my class often 1  about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.

All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who 2  that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this 3  girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.

But how could I help her 4  in with us? There had to be a 5  .

One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had 6  her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) 7  copy.

I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 8 show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had 9 . "why, it's wonderful," said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted 10 the talent show. "I need more of these, but I just don't have enough 11 . Could you help me, Suzy?"

On the day of the talent show, Suzy's 12 were everywhere — all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.

"And finally," said Mr Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, "we have a (n) 13 award. I'm sure you've all noticed the wonderful posters." Everyone nodded. "One of our own students 14 them."

I could hear everyone whispering. "Who in our school could draw 15 well?"

Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, " 16 this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a 17 ,too. Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student — Suzy Khan!"

Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist's set. "Thank you," she cried.

I 18 , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she'd probably never 19 anything in her whole life.

Everyone started to 20 their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.

— It is said that she hired a fitness instructor last year and ____ since.

—I'd like to, but I'm afraid I ____ a very important meeting when you return.

—____. I believe you can perform well.

In a small town, there lived a young boy named Tom, who came from a poor family. Determined to gather enough money for his education, Tom decided to start a challenging journey, going door to door selling various items. Little did he know that his life was about to change with the arrival of a compassionate (有同情心的) young woman named Lucy. 

While talking with Tom, Lucy, a kind-hearted individual, knew about Tom's struggles. She thought she could do something to help him. She told Tom that education was the key to transforming his life. Determined to make a difference, Lucy gave Tom a sum of money so that he could afford his tuition fee (学费).

Moved by Lucy's kindness and genuine concern, Tom was filled with gratitude. He was determined to seize this opportunity and remembered Lucy's act of compassion throughout his journey towards success.

With renewed determination, Tom devoted himself to his studies, working diligently to overcome the obstacles that lay in his path. He strived for excellence and seized every learning opportunity that came his way. Tom's pursuit of knowledge eventually paid off, pushing him towards a bright and successful future.

Years passed, and Tom worked hard and never gave up. He did really well in his chosen job and people respected him. Even though he achieved a lot, he never forgot how kind Lucy was to him. 

One day, fate made Tom see Lucy when she was having a tough time. Even after a long time, Tom recognized her right away and knew he owed her something. Remembering how kind Lucy had been, Tom felt a strong urge to repay Lucy's kindness, so he went to her and thanked her sincerely. He promised to stand by her side during her tough times. Tom listened carefully as Lucy shared her struggles and problems. He supported her wholeheartedly and offered a shoulder to lean on.

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Tom realized that Lucy needed more than just money.

Besides his support, Tom organized a community fundraiser for Lucy.

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Mom was late once again!!

"Sorry, honey. I left the office only a little bit late, but the 1 caused really bad traffic, and I…"

I hung up. All too often, situations like this happen. Being a teenager is not 2 , and my parents often make me feel less important than their work. 

In third grade, I broke my arm at school. When the school nurse called my mom, she was too 3 to answer. When the phone call 4 my father, he sighed and said, "I'm in the middle of my research. " I waited in the nurse's office for hours before my parents finally 5 to take me to the hospital.

I wished my parents could spare me some time. To make my parents take me seriously, I 6 . I tried to establish my own authority (权威) by 7  their schedule. My mom did everything possible to settle the problem, but nothing 8 until she met that adviser. 

One day after I shut the door in her face, my mom didn't complain or cry. 9 , she knocked and said, "I have something to tell you. " I opened the door. "Today I met a really good adviser. He said that every time your daughter is angry, she is just saying: I 10 you. "

It occurred to me that my anger was merely a mask for me to 11 my loneliness and disappointment. But facing one's 12 need is the first step towards being happier. This concept not only helped things between my parents and me but also enabled me to handle conflicts and emotions. I started to pay attention to other people's 13 . When an angry customer approached me at my volunteering job, he was saying, "I need more service. " When a homeless person shouted to me in a parking lot, he was simply saying, "I need food and help. "

I am now able to see 14  the fog of anger and see the real face and heart of other people. 

Five minutes after I hung up on her, my mom's car finally appeared through the fog. She rolled down her window and said, "Let's go to a hotpot place, shall we?" I 15 , "OK, but promise me you won't be late again. "

Saying "thank you" when you receive an unexpected gift is all well and good, but how can you get a little creative with your appreciation? As it turns out, there are plenty of ways to express your gratitude to others while remaining gracious and sincere. . We'll show you how to say "thank you" in exciting and meaningful ways!

I appreciate this. . A great "thank you" involves expressing appreciation for the gift and explaining why you're grateful. For added value, you can even describe what you'll do with their gifts if you have an idea.

You've made my day! Show them that their gifts turned your day around. Telling someone that they made your day will make the giver feel that their gifts are much more meaningful and worthwhile. .

It's like you read my mind! Thank you. Compliment (称赞) their gift-giving skills. , it can be likely that they really know you and are anticipating your needs without having to ask you what you want! Show them how touched you are by letting them know that their gifts are exactly what you want.

. Show them how surprised you are. If someone goes out of their way to give you an unexpected gift, make sure they know they succeeded in their mission to surprise and delight you. Say "thanks" and express your shock at the same time. For example, you should have seen me; my eyes almost popped out of my head! Thank you for the lovely surprise.

A. I'm extremely astonished

B. When someone gives you a gift

C. If people choose to spend time with you

D. It is impolite of you to say those words

E. You may receive gifts from others in daily life

F. Be specific about what you appreciate and why

G. They'll be pleased that they were able to make you smile