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Math anxiety — a negative emotional reaction to the core subject — causes fear, physical suffering and behavior problems among young pupils, according to a University of Cambridge study. In ordinary life, many people experience some degree of discomfort when confronted with a math problem, ranging from mild tension to strong fear.

Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. They may then try to avoid numbers-related situations, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to the subject, such as science, technology or engineering, according to The Guardian.

Relief comes from the fact that those with math anxiety aren't destined to be bad at math. "If a child has math anxiety, don't assume that they're not good at math. They may have had a really bad experience with math," Daniel Ansari, the senior author of the study told The London Free Press. "Students with math anxiety are not cognitively (认知地) disadvantaged. "

Also, there are ways to manage your math-related stress. If you're stressed before a math exam, spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. "It's about making sure you're interpreting your feelings correctly," Sian Beilock, a cognitive scientist told the BBC. "A fast heartbeat and sweaty palms don't necessarily mean you will fail."

A little math anxiety could be taken as a positive challenge to overcome. Just like many people get stage fright before delivering a speech, this nervous energy can help to motivate, according to Ian Lyons, a psychologist at Georgetown University.

Math doesn't come easy, no matter how clever you are. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, was a huge fan of mathematics. But his notebooks show that Da Vinci couldn't do fractions (分数). He could never grasp, for instance, that dividing a number by one-quarter is the same as multiplying by four, resulting in a higher number than the original.

Some may characterize it as a love-hate relationship, even though I believe the bond between us is more than that. Of course, on the "hate" side there were plenty of frustrating hours spent practicing, the forced performances for relatives, the trimmed fingernails. And the responsibility I had to shoulder, as my family sacrificed a lot for me to have piano lessons, because I had talent. My teachers said so and, truthfully, my heart said so, too. But all too often it felt like a burden.

There was also love on that piano bench. There were times when I could feel the music ring through me. I could feel it vibrate through my fingers. The connection between two people when performing a duet was beautiful. When my music landed on my audience it made me want to play forever.

But my musical talent did not survive my teenage years. It was no competition for the freedom I sought and eventually fought for. When I had a home of my own, the piano mostly sat unloved or at least unused, feeling fingers on the keys only during Christmas and when my own children took piano lessons.

I know every inch of this piano. I spent years of my life in front of this piano. Awaiting my free will to ripen enough to release me from lessons. Awaiting my life to begin. Awaiting my mother to leave the room so I could secretly read my book while practicing scales.

It feels like I am giving away the family pet. So here I sit playing my last tune before the movers take the piano away and surprisingly there lies a growing desire for something else. It is time to clear the air to let in a different melody. Time to say, "Thank you for being part of my life," take a bow and leave the stage… with one final note rising up alongside the dust in a sunbeam.

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An A for Mrs. B

I was sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying.

On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. B. informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. Only a few people behaved normally in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other.

The next day, I anxiously waited for the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. B called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy's name was called. So, I'm in group three,I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake!

Then I heard it. The last group: "Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina." I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group—the boy who rarely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who wore weird clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends.

I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B. She looked at me and knew what I was there for. I was determined to convince her I should be in the "good" group. "Why. . . ?" I started.

She gently placed a hand on my shoulder. "I know what you want, Karina," she said, "but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this assignment. Only you can help them."

I was stunned. I was confused. I was amazed. She had seen something in me I hadn't seen.

"Will you help them?" she asked.

I stood straighter. "Yes," I replied. I couldn't believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I had committed.

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China is a country with a rich cultural heritage (遗产) (stretch) back thousands of years. However, with the passage of time and other factors such as natural disasters and wars, many of its cultural treasures have been damaged or destroyed. In recent years, China has used technology to protect its cultural heritage through digitalization so that it can (preserve) for future generations to enjoy and study.

One of the most notable (example) of China's digital preservation effort is the Dunhuang Mogao Cave Project, the goal of which is (create) a digital profile of the Mogao Caves with the help of 3D scanning and virtual reality software. Another example is the Palace Museum Project. Through the use of technology, the Palace Museum is now able to showcase the relics to visitors from all around the world risking damage to the precious artworks.

Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and bronze (青铜) lion from the Qing Dynasty.

(additional), China's digitalization of cultural heritage has been instrumental in research and education. The digital achievements have enabled researchers to study the artworks in greater detail ever before.

Digitalization has made cultural heritage more (access) to the public, particularly to people living in rural areas would otherwise be unable to visit these sites in person.

One cool autumn morning, tragedy3 the village — a fierce storm swept through, leaving damage on its way. Homes were damaged, fields4, and many of the villagers found themselves in need of help.

Amelia realized she had to do something to5 her neighbors. With Rufus by her side, she6 offering aid wherever it was needed. They worked7, clearing ruins, mending roofs, and providing8 to those who had lost so much.

As days turned into weeks and the village slowly began to9, word of Amelia's selfless acts10 far and wide. The community applauded for her as a hero, praising her unyielding determination and kindness in the face of11. But Amelia remained modest,12 that she had simply done what anyone would do in such a situation.

As winter13 upon the village, bringing with it a blanket of snow, Amelia sat by the fireplace with Rufus at her feet. Though they were14 from their efforts, their hearts were full, knowing they had made a(an)15 in the lives of those around them.

Be curious. It's easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what's in your mind. What motivates you? What excites you? If you know what's meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.

Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, "Well, I'm not Picasso. I don't know how to do a fancy painting." Of course, you're not! You can try your grandma's pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.

Whether it's volunteering for a cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. There's even an online group that has a quirk y shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you.

Other people's loneliness matters too. If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they're doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.

A. Pour out your hard feelings.

B. Loneliness can be infectious.

C. Find a group that matches your interests.

D. You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.

E. But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.

F. Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.

G. Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.

Does this growing aggression on social media give us a glimpse of our real human nature? Are we-at our core-aggressive beasts? It's true that hate crimes are on the rise, and political divisions app ear to be growing. The level of public bitterness-especially online-is substantial. But I don't believe that's because social media has unlocked our cruel human nature.

As an evolutionary anthropologist, I have spent years researching our transformation as a species. Over the past two million years, we have evolved from groups of apelike beings armed with sticks and stones to the creators of cars, rockets, and nations. Our bigger brains have allowed us to bond and cooperate in more complex and diverse ways than any other animal. Meanwhile, "you are whom you meet." How we perceive, experience, and act in the world is shaped by who and what surround us on a daily basis. This process has deep evolutionary roots and gives humans what we call a shared reality.

I would argue that the rise in online aggression is a product of our evolutionary social skills, the social media boom, and the specific political, economic and social context where we find ourselves. This explosive combination has opened up a space for increasingly more people to fan the flames of aggression and insult online. Aggressive behavior-especially to those you don't have to confront face-to-face-is easier than it's ever been. And for the aggressor, there are often no consequences.

Yes, it seems that the world is getting more aggressive, but that's not because we are more aggressive at our core. It's because we haven't been standing up against bullying, abuse, and aggressive harassment, and promoting pro-social attitudes and actions our contemporary world demands. In person and on social media, we must do both.

Using data from 73 low-tech city farms, community gardens and personal plots of land, Newell and his team compared the average carbon emissions of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to those of conventionally grown crops. The team found that because of urban gardens' relatively low yields, along with the energy used in constructing the planting beds, big-city spuds (马铃薯) were significantly more carbon-intensive than commercially grown ones. This held true even when the researchers factored in emissions from transporting commercially grown produce to often distant grocery stores. That doesn't mean that growing vegetables in big cities is totally bad, however. "Urban farming is great, " if imperfect, says Carola Grebitus, a food choice expert. It can be a powerful tool for job creation and education, she says, and a good way to introduce fresh produce to urban "food deserts" where healthy fruits and vegetables are hard to come by. Community gardens can also provide a place to connect with nature, and the added green space can reduce the risks of heat and flooding.

Conscious of these benefits, Newell's team highlighted several ways to make urban agriculture more sustainable. One option is to be selective about what crops are grown. For instance, tomatoes grown in the soil of open-air urban plots had a lower carbon intensity than tomatoes grown in conventional greenhouses. Another strategy is to rely on existing constructions. Include old structures into a new garden's design instead of taking down old buildings. Finally, take the local climate, water quality and soil into account. Growing plants that are ill-suited to an area requires more water, energy and pesticides (杀虫剂), all of which affect the environment.