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In the French town of Colleville-sur-Mer on June 6th, US Air Force aircraft flew over the American Cemetery during the commemoration ceremony, in the presence of Army General Mark Milley. It is the final resting place of 9,386 personnel who died fighting on D-Day and in the operations that followed.

Ray Wallace, then 97, a former paratrooper, was among the World War Ⅱ veterans attending the ceremony at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach in the French town of Colleville-sur-Mer.

On D-Day, his plane was hit and caught fire, forcing him to jump earlier than expected. Less than a month later, he was taken prisoner by the Germans. He was ultimately liberated after 10 months and returned to the US. Still, Wallace thinks he was "lucky." "I remember the good friends that I lost there. So, it's a little emotional," he said, with sadness in his voice. "I guess you can say I'm proud of what I did but I didn't do that much."

On D-Day, Allied troops landed on the beaches code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Sword and Gold, carried by 7,000 boats. On that single day, 4,414 Allied soldiers lost their lives. More than 5,000 were wounded. On the German side, several thousand were killed or wounded.

Wallace, who is using a wheelchair, was among about 20 WWⅡ veterans (老兵) who opened the parade (阅兵) of military vehicles on the eve of the D-Day anniversary in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first French village to be liberated from Nazi occupation on D-Day, to great applause from thousands of people, in a joyful atmosphere. He did not hide his pleasure, happily waving to the crowd as parents explained the achievements of WWⅡ heroes to their children. Many history fans, wearing military and civilian clothes from the period, also came to stage and celebrate the event.

With his parents looking on, 16-year-old Mack Rutherford took off in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, in windy but clear conditions. If successful, he would displace (取代) Travis Ludlow from Britain who was 18 when he set the record in 2021.

Only several months ago, his 19-year-old sister, Zara Rutherford, set the world record for the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Born into a family of pilots, Mack Rutherford has flown hundreds of hours with his dad, Sam, who is a professional pilot. His mother Beatrice is a private pilot. Mack's dream to become a pilot came true in 2020, when he qualified for his license. Now, Mack's lonely journey will take him to 52 countries. His trip kicked off in Bulgaria, because his sponsor is located in Sofia. The first stop will be in Italy. From there he will fly south to Africa, then he will head north to India, China, South Korea and Japan. He will go on to Alaska and continue along the U.S. West Coast to Mexico. Then he will head north again along the East Coast to Canada, cross the Atlantic, stop in Iceland, the U.K. and finish his journey in Sofia after three to five months depending on the weather conditions.

Just like his sister, he will be flying a Shark, a two-seater airplane, which has been specially prepared for such a long journey.

Mack, who is trying to find a balance between schoolwork and his flight, said he preferred to make this trip this year, because "I will be quite busy with a lot of exams next term."

To some people, no matter what life throws at them, they can still find strength in the love from those around them. Luckily, Jackie was one of them.

Jackie was just 17 when tragedy struck. An injury left her paralysed (瘫痪的) when she jumped into a pool. The doctors told Jackie that she would never be able to walk again. The news was heartbreaking for Jackie and her family. All her dreams were lost. Before the accident, she was an athlete, an activist and was always ready for adventure. She loved sports and swimming. But the accident that followed changed her life completely and she didn't handle it well.

Jackie was advised to accept the new normal, but she was not the kind of person to give up easily. She kept going to the beach, parks, and doing whatever she could to make the most out of her life. She turned to exercise as a way to escape the reality of her life, but the lack of mobility caused her to sink into a deep depression that lasted about six months.

Everyone was worried that she'd never be happy again. Until eight years later, on a spring day, Jackie's mother encouraged her to go to the park to take advantage of the warm weather. There, she encountered an engaging young man who approached her unexpectedly. She was initially surprised and cautious, but Andrew's charming personality soon won her over. After hours of conversation, he surprised her by asking her to come to enjoy the sunshine in the park next time. Jackie was shocked but also attracted by his intelligence and passion. Despite her initial disbelief, she agreed and the day marked a turning point in her life.

Jackie and Andrew quickly fell in love, embarking on a romantic journey filled with unforgettable moments. Her past insecurities disappeared, replaced by a sense of joy. Within a year, Andrew proposed (求婚), and Jackie accepted. Their relationship had transformed Jackie's life, bringing her happiness once again. Every girl dreams of their wedding day, and Jackie was no exception.

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Despite the doctor's diagnosis, Jackie set a goal to get better before the wedding day.

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On the wedding day, no one could have anticipated what came next.

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The Handbook of the Belt and Road, a book of the Belt and Road Initiative, was launched in some versions on June 20 in Beijing. This comprehensive book, (involve)110 scholars, offers 498 entries to reflect the latest developments of the initiative. A researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, emphasizes the book's aim is to provide thorough and systematic overview.

According to the researcher, the book details the original intentions and (principle) of the initiative, along with its history, current status, basic knowledge, related research.

The English version was launched in Cambridge, UK, in 2018, and agreements were made (publishing) it in 17 languages. So far, it (release) in eight languages, including Polish and Romanian.

President of a publishing group highlighted the book's influence in the English-speaking world. He noted that the Belt and Road Initiative has generated (significance) interest and discussion, (frequent) covered by newspapers, TV, and magazines. However, he emphasized that the most important information is found in this handbook.

He also praised the cooperation Chinese and Western scholars, calling the handbook a milestone in China-UK cooperation. The book enhances exchanges with global think tanks and (deepen) mutual understanding among people in different countries.

For a moment, I hesitated, but his following words8 me: "I could sleep in this rocking chair on the porch (走廊). My bus leaves early in the morning." I9. After supper, I went to talk with him. I was10 to see that this man had a big heart in that tiny body. He fished for a living to11 his five children, and his crippled wife. He didn't complain.12, he was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease — a skin cancer.

The next morning, before leaving, he asked13, "Could I stay here next time I have a treatment?" I told him he was welcome.

On his next trip, he brought a big fish. His bus left at 7:00 a. m., so I14 when he had to get up to fish for us. From him, we learned to accept the bad without15 and the good with gratitude.

Look into attending a forest school

We've been doing this for five months now, and it's the best money I've ever spent. One day a week, all of my children spend a day at a certified forest school held in a nearby provincial park., and I've noticed it's made them far more comfortable and willing to play outside overall.

At this time of a year, it's dark in the early evenings, but that shouldn't stop you from sending kids out to play in a safe yard where they're not at risk from cars. Do a quick after-dinner play, or take them for a nightly pre-bedtime walk if you're in a busy urban setting.

Older kids can get a part-time job that gets them outside

Our elderly neighbor asked if she could hire my kids to walk her dog every day, so they do.. It's a great way to get them outside each day, no matter the weather — and they love making money. Other ideas could be a paper route, shoveling snow, or assisting another senior neighbor in some capacity.

Spend time with your kids outdoors

. You can light a bonfire (篝火)in the backyard or set up a bonfire stove to make hot chocolate or apple juice. You can also have a picnic and work together in the garden. You can even sit and read while your child is playing nearby. You can attend without engagement.
 

A. Arrange a play session

B. Welcome the evening hours for outdoor activities

C. Put the effort into saving your time for outdoor play

D. This experience has become a highlight of their week

E. Create enjoyable outdoor moments with your children

F. This arrangement has worked out well for both parties

G. Here are some suggestions of making time for outdoor play

On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream. They flew the world's first power-driven and heavier-than-air machine. This memorable feat took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on a cold windy morning.

The dream started with an idea that was planted in their minds by a toy given to them by their father. In the words of the boys, "Late in the autumn of 1878, our father came into the house one evening with some object partly hid in his hands, and before we could see what it was, he threw it into the air. Instead of falling to the floor, as we expected, it flew across the room till it struck the ceiling, where it flew a while, and finally sank to the floor." This simple toy made of bamboo and stretched rubber bands fascinated the Wright brothers and sparked their lifelong interest in human flight.

The Wright brothers were great thinkers. They enjoyed learning new things. Initially, they recycled broken parts to build a printing press and opened their own printing office. Their interest moved to bicycles and in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company where they sold and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur (the older brother) had his mind set on something more exciting. He decided to seriously pursue flying.

As the cradle (摇篮) of civilization, the Middle East remains well-known landmarks and hidden gems (宝石). From the first greatest Kingdom of Egypt to the rapidly developed city of Dubai, our Middle East tours will take you to discover all its charms.

Egypt Heritages & Red Sea

It is a 10-day private tour of Cairo-Alexandria-Aswan-Nile Cruise (乘船游览)-Abu Simbel-Kom Ombo-Edfu-Luxor-Hurghada-Cairo.

Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, experienced guide and driver

Departure: Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday

Accommodation:5-star handpicked hotels

Highlights:

·Learn ancient Egypt civilizations through pyramids, temples, obelisks...

·Enjoy leisure time by Red Sea in Hurghada.

·Include cruise on world's longest river—Nile.

·Visit Alexandria on the southern shore of Mediterranean Sea.

Single Ticket: USD2,634

Group Tickets (4-5 people): USD 2,139 per person

Best of Türkiye Tour

It is a 9-day private tour of Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale-Istanbul.

Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, experienced guide and driver

Accommodation: Selected 4- to 5-star hotels

Highlights:

·Must-visit: Istanbul rich in historical relics including mosques, royal palaces,hippodrome and ancient bazaars.

·See the unique cave churches and huge underground city in Cappadocia.

·Explore Ephesus, a Roman metropolis already equipped with street lamps and other"modern" facilities.

·Enjoy the naturally hot springs pond in Pamukkale.

Single Ticket: USD 2,834

Group Tickets (4-5 people): USD2,132 per person

Highlights of Cyprus

It is a 7-day private tour of Larnaca-Limassol-Latchi-Troodos Mountains-Nicosia-Famagusta-Larnaca.

Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, experienced guide and driver

Accommodation: Selected comfortable hotels

Highlights:

·Explore scenic Troodos Mountains and time-honored mosques and village.

·Visit Kolossi Castle, best-preserved medieval (中世纪的) castle in Cyprus.

·See Roman remains in Salamis.

·Enjoy a cruise on the crystal clear Blue Lagoon of Mediterranean Sea.

Single Ticket: USD1,871

Group Tickets (4-5 people): USD1,691 per person