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Cindy knew that our son wasn't allowed to3 the front door without us, so whenever Tony touched the front door4 , she would push him back. One morning our son "escaped" through his bedroom window, and Cindy had to follow.

At 5 am, the police woke us. They said, "Your son was nearly killed but the dog5 him." They then repeated what the truck driver had said. The driver said that he was driving along in the dark and in the6 he saw something "7 coloured" moving on the road. As he got closer, he could see a dog8 . At the last moment, he realized that it was a(n)9 on the road. While the10 was braking, the dog11 at the child's back and threw him out of the12 of the truck. At the same time, the truck hit the dog and she was killed.

The driver thought that the dog definitely knew the13 , which was why she was barking so14 . He said, "That dog just saved that kid's life and it knew what it was doing."

That was 39 years ago and I still15 Cindy every day.

Published in Nature Communications, the study is the first of its kind to examine the connections between the neural reaction of people within a real-world social network. "Neural responses to dynamic, naturalistic stimuli, like videos, can give us a window into people's unlimited, unplanned thought processes as they unfold. Our results suggest that friends process the world around them in exceptionally similar ways," says lead author Carolyn Parkinson.

The study analyzed the friendships or social ties within a group of 280 graduate students. The researchers estimated the social distance between pairs of individuals based on mutually (相互地) reported social ties. Forty-two of the students were asked to watch a range of videos while their neural activity was recorded in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) scanner. The videos covered a range of topics and genres, including politics, science, comedy and music videos, for which a range of responses was expected. Each participant watched the same videos in the same order, with the same instructions. The researchers then compared the neural responses pairwise across the set of students to determine if pairs of students who were friends had more similar brain activity than pairs further removed from each other in their social network.

The findings revealed that neural response similarity was strongest among friends, and this pattern appeared across brain regions involved in emotional responding and high-level reasoning. Even when the researchers controlled variables, including left-handedness or right-handedness, age, gender, race, and nationality, the analogy in neural activity among friends was still evident. The team also found that FMRI response similarities could be used to predict not only if a pair were friends but also the social distance between the two.

Surprisingly, "jack fruit" isn't a person's name at all. The fruit's name originally comes from the southern Indian word chakka pazham, with India thought to be the fruit's place of origin. Portuguese explorers who journeyed to this region went on to call it jack, which leads us to the current English name of jack fruit, according to National Public Radio(NPR). Unfortunately, no one called Jack has been proven to be involved at any point in this process.

There is another food, however, that was directly named after a person—the sandwich. In the 18th century, playing card games late into the night became fashionable in British high society. John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, started the habit of ordering pieces of cold beef between two pieces of bread in order to get a late-night snack without having to leave the gaming table or use a knife and fork.

This newly-created snack kept hands clean so card players could continue on without dirtying their cards. The midnight snack quickly became popular among everyday people, and before long everyone was making their own sandwiches. That is how the sandwich was invented and got its name.

Away from the world of food, there are more examples of names inspired by people. Long johns, the warm trousers that keep us warm in winter, are said to have been named after the US boxer John L. Sullivan who took to wearing a similar type of garment in the ring (比赛).

There are many other interesting etymologies(词源) in the English language like these. So the next time you find an interesting name, why not explore its history too?

BBC Children in Ned surveyed 2,502 young people aged 11 to 18, whose replies suggested that one in three regularly felt anxious or worried about their future. One in four said that they regularly felt the need to hide negative feelings, while one in three said they did not feel comfortable asking for help about feelings and emotions. One in four said they had not talked to someone they trusted about their mental health in the past six months.

Researchers also surveyed 2,500 parents, with half saying that there was insufficient support available for children struggling with' mental health. One in six said they were not confident in recognizing signs of poor mental health in their child. Simon Antrobus, president of BBC Children in Need, said, "Some feelings of anxiety can be hidden, so empathizing (共情) with them and letting them know that you understand why they feel the way they do can make a real difference to a child's health and can help prevent mental health problems from becoming serious."

Meanwhile a survey of 3,014 adults by the mental health charity, Mind, suggested that the rising expenses of living is making people stressed. Half of participants said that their mental health was being negatively affected by the financial impact of the expenses of living- Sarah Hughes, Mind chief executive, said, "The uncertainty of watching as our costs rise can be difficult to bear and having so much to deal with can affect our mental health. Despite this, looking after our mental health is often last on our list."

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Located in Hunan province, the park is famous for sandstone mountains and various plants. Visitors can take the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest outdoor elevator, for an extremely broad view of the breathtaking surroundings.

Jiuzhaigou Valley

Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan province is known for its colorful lakes and shiny waterfalls. The crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding forests and snow-capped mountains, creating a stunning visual display.

Mount Huangshan

Mount Huangshan is located in Anhui province, which is known as the "liveliest mountain of China". The hot springs, ancient pine trees and classic art works add to the charm of this UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. Visitors can also enjoy the impressive sunrise and sea of clouds from the famous Lion Peak.

Li River

Li River in Guilin is known for its karst mountains and picturesque scenery. The peaceful landscape features ancient villages, bamboo rafts and fishing scenes. Taking a raft along the Li River is a popular activity, allowing visitors to fully appreciate its timeless beauty.

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"Mark, what a mess!" Mr. Thompson, the art teacher, shouted as he surveyed the paint-splattered (泼洒). Mark looked down at his paint-covered clothes and the paint on the floor. His face turned bright red, and he whispered, "I'm sorry, Mr. Thompson. I was trying to mix the perfect shade of ocean blue for my seascape (海景) painting, but I accidentally knocked over the paint bottle."

The students around him laughed quietly, and Mark felt a lump (肿块) form in his throat. It was the school's annual art exhibition coming up, and this painting was his entry. Now, not only was his work destroyed, but he had also made a huge mess in the art room. Mr. Thompson sighed, "Clean this up immediately, Mark. And I hope you can fix your painting before the deadline. Remember what we learned about colour theory last week — sometimes unexpected combinations lead to the most beautiful results."

With his head hung low, Mark cleaned the floor. When he finally sat back down to his painting, he realized that most of the blue paint was gone, and the canvas was made dirty. The once-promising seascape now looked like a chaotic mess. Mark bit his lip, his eyes welling up with tears. He glanced around the room, seeing his classmates focused on their nearly-finished masterpieces.

Just then, the school bell rang, signalling the end of the art class. Mark slowly packed his things. As he walked out of the art room, the grey sky outside seemed to mirror his mood. A light rain started to fall, and Mark pulled up his hood (风帽), not caring that the raindrops were making dark spots on his already-dirty clothes.

He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't notice his best friend, Alex, walking beside him. "Hey, Mark, what's wrong?" Alex asked, with an expression of concern on his face. Mark told him everything. "I spent hours trying to get that perfect blue for the ocean waves," Mark sighed. "Without it, my whole painting is ruined." Alex patted him on the back and said, "Don't worry, we'll figure it out. Let's go to the art supply room and see if there's any blue paint left."

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Upon entering the supply room, Mark's heart sank as he saw the blue paint shelf was empty.

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Two days later, Mark stood nervously beside his reborn painting at the exhibition.

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Is that Big Ben? At the Science Museum's amazing exhibition, a tall mechanical clock a spire (尖顶) and a four-faced base catches the eye. This is a "zimingzhong," or "self-striking bell," a type of clock collected by Chinese emperors. Twenty-three such clocks, borrowed from Beijing's Palace Museum shown in Britain for the first time, are now on display in South Kensington.

In the 18th century, British merchants eager for Chinese silk and tea decided to promote their country's clockmakers. Skilled clockmakers like James Cox (know) how to make luxury clocks with complex parts that could ring and move. Some could even play music, (earn) them the old British name "sing-songs". Chinese emperors loved these "foreign (curiosity)" and asked for them as gifts.

To say zimingzhong are complicated is to understate their (grand). Decorated with gold, glass, and materials like kingfisher feathers, they shine with richness. To modern viewers, they look fancy and almost over-the-top, like glittering jewels.

These clocks were meant to surprise: one has lotus petals (花瓣) that can open (show) tiny figures inside. (sad), because they are so old and delicate, the zimingzhong at the Science Museum must remain silent and still. However, a recorded sound of ticks and bells creates magical atmosphere. Though they may not fit modern tastes, they are wonderful, just the Qianlong Emperor said: "heavenly made".

By my early 40s, I had tried all the1 that were supposed to make me feel better about entering middle age. I had taken an acting class and thrown myself into learning a new language, but given them up. My attempt at yoga was also a(n)2. And then,3 by the fruitless efforts, I decided to4 a ballet class.

"But you're not very5," my husband gently reminded me. He was right. I nearly injured myself when I once tried to lift my leg onto a table in an attempt to6. But I was determined to give it a7. I needed confirmation that my body was8 of graceful movement.

Though I'd expected my classes to be physically9 and my muscles to ache, I hadn't10 I couldn't complete the seemingly simple act of pointing and extending my foot to the side. However, over time,11 I started becoming more comfortable with the body under the12 of my teacher. My body hasn't ossified (僵化) any more, which brings me great13.

If anything, ballet is forcing me to14 my relationship with my body, and instead of noticing only the beginning of older age, I now marvel at what my body is capable of and the gradual15 I've seen as I've learned to stand with more confidence and courage.

By contrast, Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber exemplifies (举例说明) round characters, defined by inner conflicts, contradictions, and personal growth. They reflect the unpredictability of humanity, making them more relatable and dynamic to readers.

In earlier literary works, flat characters often symbolized heroic ideals, such as the brave heroes in The Odyssey. As society moves away from idealized heroes, literature focuses more on characters' personal struggles, reflecting how writers began to see humanity in a more complex way. With the rise of realism in the 19th century, round characters gained popularity, as seen in Jane Eyre, which allowed for the exploration of personal identity and internal conflict.

However, not every character that appears in a story needs to be deep. Imagine the main character is taking a taxi to a hotel. If we make the taxi driver a round character, the focus could shift from the main character to the taxi driver, potentially taking attention away from the main plot.

They together create tension and richness in a literary work. Flat characters provide clarity and focus, simplifying themes and making them accessible to readers. Meanwhile, round characters reveal human complexity, showing life beyond black and white.

A. Neither type of characters is better than the other.

B. Such characters stand out for complexity and depth.

C. We don't get heartfelt backstory to enrich their roles.

D. If flat characters are round, they may "steal the show".

E. This shows how literature reflects evolving social views.

F. Round characters are more engaging than flat characters.

G. They are more like a spotlight, drawing attention to one aspect.