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During my final year of college, I shared a small dorm room with my classmate Kim. I was never a tidy person — my side of the room always looked like a disaster area, covered with books, shirts, and single socks. Kim, on the other hand, was extremely organized. She labeled each of her drawers and even color-coded her class schedule. She arranged her pens by color and folded her sweaters according to the season; everything had its own spot. Our contrasting habits often made us irritate (惹恼) each other.

One evening in the middle of October, things reached a breaking point. After evening self-study, I casually kicked off my basketball shoes. One of them accidentally slid under Kim's bed. When she found it, her face turned bright red with anger. She picked up the shoe and threw it violently toward my side. It hit my desk lamp, knocking it over. The lamp fell to the floor, and the light bulb broke into pieces all over the pile of T-shirts I had intended to fold. I jumped up, shouting at her for being so disrespectful. She shouted back, complaining about my constant mess. We both rushed toward the door, each determined to be the first to slam (砰地关上) it shut.

We might not have come back that night if the phone hadn't rung just then. I sat on my bed, still angry. Kim picked up the phone. From her brief, unsteady responses, I could tell something was wrong. After she hung up, she crawled (匍匐) into her bed, pulled the covers over herself, and began to cry. The room suddenly fell into a heavy silence, filled with a new kind of unease.

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As Kim's quiet crying reached my ears, something inside me shifted.

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I was so focused that I didn't notice Kim had been watching me cleaning.

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1.介绍"特种兵式旅游"的优缺点；

2.阐述你的看法。

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Yang Chen-Ning: A Physics Giant

Nobel laureate and towering figure in physics, Yang Chen-Ning, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. Tsinghua University, his long-time academic home, announced the news, honoring him "immortal" in an official obituary (讣告).

Born in 1922, Yang's academic path was anything but (convention). His most celebrated achievement came in 1957 when he and Tsung-Dao Lee were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work on parity non-conservation, discovery overturned a fundamental concept in physics. Furthermore, the Yang-Mills theory, (develop) with Robert Mills, is now recognized as a cornerstone of the Standard Model.

Beyond his scientific contributions, Yang was a pivotal figure in (bridge) China and the global scientific community. After returning for landmark visit in 1971, he consistently urged that more overseas scholars (follow) his example, earning him (recognize) as a pioneer in facilitating academic exchanges.

In his later years, Yang devoted himself (whole) to education and research at Tsinghua. His passing marks the conclusion of a century-long life. The university has proposed (establish) a museum in his honor. Yang's story continues to inspire future generations of scientists worldwide.

Like many children, I found comfort in1 — the joy that comes from ordinary moments2 themselves. Repetition builds a pattern that quietly3 our comfort zones. Perhaps that's why, while others struggle to recall their earliest years, I remember mine so4 — because the foundation of my childhood was messed up by a dramatic shift.

My early years were5 between two completely different parts of the world: the familiar calm of the United States and the chaos of the Philippines. My San Francisco memories are6 joys: sidewalk pigeons, ice cream, and seafood dinners with my family. Energetic and loud, I got in trouble at school for talking too much but never7 that enthusiasm.

At six, I moved to the Philippines,8 by dusty roads, no hot water and frequent power cuts. I was9 and felt "different" from locals, but I gradually10: went to school, learned the language and tried cheap street food. A candlelit night during a power failure changed me — neighbors11; I made close friends and saw inconvenience become warm12.

After four years, we returned to California, where everything felt both13 and unreal — I carried "two childhoods" inside. Those years taught me abundance and shortage coexist, and14 "less" brings more. Now, I no longer fear change — all because that early15 led me to value connection over routine.

The study, conducted by Davis, Locker, and Williams, recruited 215 undergraduates, mostly women, who completed a battery of questionnaires measuring their attitudes toward celebrities, materialistic values, and narcissistic tendencies. Participants also answered newly created questions that assessed how similar they felt to their favorite celebrity in terms of personality, appearance, or lifestyle.

Celebrity worship was assessed with the Celebrity Attitude Scale (量表). Materialism was measured by examining how much value people place on owning things, how important possessions are to their identity, and whether they believe material goods make them happier. Narcissism was measured in two forms: grandiose narcissism (characterized by confidence, entitlement, and dominance) and vulnerable narcissism (marked by insecurity, sensitivity to criticism, and a preoccupation with self-image).

The results showed a consistent relationship between celebrity worship and materialism. People who scored higher on celebrity worship also tended to place greater importance on money, status, and possessions. When it came to narcissism, only the vulnerable type, people with higher levels of emotional insecurity and self-focus, were more likely to feel strongly connected to celebrities. Most importantly, perceived similarity — whether in appearance, behavior, or personality — stood out as one of the strongest predictors of celebrity worship.

The researchers concluded, "celebrity worship is a complex construct, but perceived similarity with a favorite celebrity and vulnerable narcissism may be fruitful avenues for future research." Still, an important question remains: do people idolize celebrities because they already feel similar to them, or do they start to see themselves as similar after forming an emotional attachment?

We brought Comet home that day. He soon fell ill and grew alarmingly weak — his ribs stuck out, his eyes swelled, and his fur dulled. He became so fragile that I feared touching him, though he clearly needed care.

Some years later, I went home one afternoon after having had an emotional breakdown. My whole life was upside down. I felt hollow, dead, an empty shell of a person. I had no idea what pieces were even worth picking up again.

I found Comet curled up in a corner that afternoon. He'd been asleep, but he lifted his head and looked at me when I came in. I reached a hand toward him. He nuzzled it, immediately burst into a deep, loud purr, and gave me a perfectly content cat grin. I moved my hand down to scratch his back and sides, and he stretched luxuriously, giving me looks of absolute adoration.

At that point, it hit me: this cat loved me. The cat I didn't want, the cat I couldn't bear to take care of when his life depended on it, loved me. And he would always love me. No matter what was going on in my life, Comet would still look up from a nap when I entered the room, would still love to be touched by me.

I believe love issteadfast. I believe that real love, whether it comes from your families, or a shelter cat, is offered determinedly and unconditionally. Love is what enables us to pick up the pieces of our broken lives and go on.

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2.说明理由；

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Dear Kathy,

Thank you for creating a new elective.

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

As we placed rocks representing2 moments onto a growing tower, the stones became smaller, showing how even small hurts leave lasting3. We added tiny rocks for support to keep the tower steady, demonstrating that even the smallest acts of care can help provide4 during difficult times.

In the most touching moment of this lesson, my daughter quietly5 the rock tower we had built together. With a gentle6, the tower fell. "No matter how we arrange our pain, we can choose to let it7," she said softly.

After the tower fell, my daughter shared a simple8. "Why care about all the bad things that have happened? They don't9," she said, her words cutting through the silence.

Then, with a smile, she10 me a new rock and asked, "What's the best thing that ever happened to you?"

From there, we began building a new tower with11, more stable stones. Unlike the first one, it didn't need any extra12. It stood firm, quietly showing how focusing on the good can bring a stronger, more balanced13.

The final lesson on healing is clear: Focus on the positives and let go of the negatives; what we focus on14 our strength and peace as we move forward, guiding our journey toward15.

Keep it real. The human eye is very good at spotting the difference between a "social smile"，where just the mouth muscles are working, and a "real smile", which reaches the eyes. If you force a smile for the photo, it risks making you look not genuine.

Get the eyeballing right. A straight gaze looks aggressive, while gazing down at the camera seems commanding and gazing up small and weak. Whichever option you choose, it's best to avoid extremes.

Design your body language. The wider your body stretches, the more relaxed you look. Think of a king looking down thoughtfully from his throne. If you're making a gesture, or the wind is blowing your hair, you look lively and playful—that's great as long as it's real. Again, people are good at detecting insincerity.

Avoid using selfies, which often come out looking either vain or self-conscious. There are lots of studios offering shots—and videos—that look attractive and natural. Talk to the photographer to make sure he/she puts you at ease, because that's how you want to look on the site. Make the trip as fun and loving as possible—when there's someone you love behind the camera, you'll show an affectionate look unconsciously, and people are more likely to think, "I want that person to look at me like that！"

A. Find your photographer.

B. Be creative in your photography.

C. Looking slightly at an angle is often the friendliest.

D. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photo.

E. Have your photo taken when you are really enjoying yourself.

F. Similarly，the stiller you are，the more formal and confident you seem.

G. For a cheaper option，ask a close friend to go somewhere nice with you and snap away.

I went on to work with Sauria for more years and he set me up for success in science. From the start, Sauria showed a level of trust in my experimental skills that I did not always think I deserved. Even when I used 10,000 times more of an expensive reagent (试剂) than I should have, Sauria didn't roll his eyes. Instead, he guided me through how the reagent works, making it a teachable moment. He also told me stories of his own mistakes, helping me gain lessons from the situation and do better.

After a few months in the lab, Sauria and I started a project together that required us to write a computer program. That was something I had experience in, and it felt great to teach him. Over the years, he's always been open to a two-way exchange of information, which has led us to develop many successful projects. We even published a paper together — just the two of us. With these results, my confidence increased gradually during the process.

Looking back, I'm thankful to meet the mentor who drilled into me a desire to learn and gave me freedom to contribute my own ideas. I hope all mentors have their own inner excitement about new knowledge and skills and pass it on to others, because undergraduate researchers aren't just an extra pair of hands in the lab — we're also future scientists who need direction and encouragement.

One warm Saturday afternoon, Ella looked out the back door window, wishing she could play on her favorite swing (秋千) in the backyard. She hadn't played there for a whole week because a bee had stung her, and the memory still made her heart race. She took a deep breath and finally opened the door, ready to face her fear. As soon as she stepped outside, a big bumblebee (大黄蜂), even bigger than her thumb, appeared. Its yellow and black body was covered with soft, fuzzy hair that shone in the sunlight, and its wings made a low humming sound as it hovered near the flowers.

Ella stepped outside carefully, holding her breath and hoping the bee wouldn't notice her. After just three steps, the bee flew straight toward her. It moved quickly but didn't seem aggressive. It hovered in the air right in front of her nose, only a few inches away.

Ella's heart beat fast. She stepped back and crouched down. "Please, don't sting (蛰) me!" she cried. Ella wanted to run, but her legs wouldn't move.

To her astonishment, the bee replied, "I am a guard bee."

Ella was so surprised that the bee could speak that she momentarily forgot her fear. "What are you guarding?" she asked cautiously. "I just want to play on my swing."

The bumblebee hovered around Ella's head and said, "I'm not stopping you from going anywhere. I'm here to guard you."

Ella wasn't convinced. "Last week, a bee stung me for no reason. I really wish you wouldn't follow me. What if you hurt me by accident?" she said, with her uneasy eyes fixed on the insect.

"That must have been a terrible mistake." the bee said, landing on a nearby leaf. "We only sting when we feel truly threatened. I promise. I'm here to protect you. not to harm you."

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Just then, a big dog ran into Ella's yard, barking loudly and running toward Ella.

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Watching the dog run away, Ella felt very thankful for her little guardian.

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1. 活动安排；

2. 邀请表演。

注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Smith,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Barby Keel, a 90-year-old woman from Sussex, the UK, (devote) over 50 years to running the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary (避难所). This shelter offers a safe haven to wide variety of animals. including cats, dogs, pigs, and horses, most of were taken in after their previous owners could no longer keep them.

Her (remark) journey started in the 1970s when a soldier asked her to temporarily care for his dog. She later adopted the animal, an act that started her lifelong mission (rescue) creatures in need. What began as a small effort has expanded into a large sanctuary, now home to over 600 animals.

Despite her advanced age and having battled cancer three times, Barby has no (intend) of retiring. She works tirelessly, always (put) her animals' well-being first. As a non-profit organization, the sanctuary opens to the public for free every Sunday. An on-site shop selling pet food provides (addition) support.

Apart from the strong community backing, Barby expresses deep gratitude the dedicated volunteers. She finds the work challenging but deeply fulfilling.    is her profound love and dedication that fuel her ongoing efforts to create a better world for animals.

One rainy afternoon, her art teacher, Mr. Harris,6 a painting she had left behind. "This is7," he said, pointing to the powerful lines of a bird breaking free from a cage. He encouraged her to enter a city-wide art8.9, Elena hesitated. "I have no proper materials," she whispered shyly. Mr. Harris smiled. "Talent isn't about the tools: it's about the heart behind them."

For weeks, Elena poured her10 into her entry (参赛作品). She painted the story of her family's11 — the tired but hopeful eyes of her mother, the strong hands of her father, and the lively colors of their dreams. When the results were announced, Elena's painting won the first prize: a scholarship to the art school she admired and a set of professional art12.

Tears filled her eyes13 she realized that limitations had never defined her potential; they had only14 her determination. Her journey taught her that even the15 brushes can create wonders, if guided by courage and hope.

Art can often seem inaccessible because it has been stereotyped (老套的) in popular culture as something that only educated or wealthy people can enjoy. . Anyone can come to appreciate art with a little bit of time and effort. Here are some helpful methods to appreciate art.

Understand the historical context of the time when the art was produced. , and this can give you a window into their unique perspective. Throughout history, powerful groups and individuals often asked artists to create works that promoted their ideas. This practice influenced who the art was designed for.

. If you're looking at a painting, knowing what genre it belongs to can be helpful. Genres are essentially categories that are used to classify art. In painting, the established and well-known genres are landscape, portrait, genre paintings (which are paintings of scenes from ordinary life), history, and still life.

Learn about the art movements or schools that influenced the piece. Art movements were surges (增长) in popularity of certain ways of creating art. . They may be all in the same region. They may all have a similar style or subject matter. Knowing a little bit about these can help you understand why an artist might have made certain choices.

Read up on the life and perspective of the artist. Learning a bit about the artist who created a piece can help shed light on it in a variety of ways. — why they made certain artistic decisions, or chose to make the work at all in the first place.

A. Find out the genre of the painting

B. Predict the creator of the picture

C. It can help you understand their actions

D. However, this couldn't be further from the truth

E. An art school is basically just a group of artists

F. Artists often create works about major historical events

G. Normally, popular items are essential inspirations for them

A new study by the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University reveals that large language models trained on popular but low-quality social media content can suffer from a type of "brain rot", which is familiar to anyone who's scrolled X or TikTok for too long.

"We live in an era where information grows faster than our attention spans. And much of the information is designed to get clicks, not to share truth or depth," says Junyuan Hong, an assistant professor at the National University of Singapore. Hong and his team fed different types of text to two open-source large language models during pretraining. They tested the models with a mix of widely shared social media posts with exaggerated language like "wow", "look", or "today only". The researchers then used several different evaluation standards to measure the impact of this "junk" social media content on two open-source models.

          The models trained on junk text experienced a kind of AI brain rot — with cognitive decline including reduced reasoning abilities and degraded memory. According to two assessment methods, the models also became less consistent with ethical (道德的) standards and more inclined to show psychopathic (精神错乱的) characteristics.

These results are similar to research on humans, showing that low-quality online content has a harmful effect on people's cognitive abilities. Many model developers might think social media posts are a good source of training data. "Training content may look like expanding the amount of data," Hong explains. "But it can silently damage reasoning abilities, ethical awareness, and the ability to focus on long contexts."

The findings also suggest that AI systems built around social platforms might suffer from quality control issues if user-generated posts are used in training without an eye toward the integrity of the posts. Hong warns that AI-generated low-quality content spreading on social media taints the data for future models. Their research shows such "brain rot" cannot be fully reversed by subsequent clean training.

Part of the answer comes from optics (光学). Violet light has the shortest wavelength on the spectrum (光谱) of visible light, right next to the unseen ultraviolet (紫外光), which only our skin detects. With its short wavelength and high frequency, the color purple contains the highest energy of all visible light. Symbolically, we can think of purple as the border between the visible and the invisible. Evolution also favors purple. As hunters and gatherers, early humans were drawn to variations of purple for the purpose of detecting eatable ripe fruit against the backdrop of green leaves.

Purple's significance stems from these physical and natural traits, but our love for it goes beyond science. Robert N. Kraft, a cognitive psychology professor, analyzed interviews with purple lovers, along with experiments and cultural evidence. A key reason is that purple looks good on them-all interviewees noted their purple outfits receive admirations.

Purple offers many combination possibilities, with deep purple on one end and lighter lavenders on the other. More than half the people interviewed extolled the "great variety" of colors to choose from, and they enjoy choosing different shades to wear, while staying in the color world of purple. Studies looking at personal characteristics suggest that people who love purple appreciate freshness, enjoy being artistic, and are comfortable taking innovative approaches to the challenges of everyday life. However, as noted by color researcher Andrew Eliot, we are only at the beginning of strict experimentation on color and psychological functioning.

The primary way people express their love of purple is by wearing it, with every manner of clothing and accessories, including coats, shirts, pants, dresses, jewelry and computer bags. But this love is expressed in other ways, as well. Three of the people interviewed said that when they moved to a different house, they made themselves feel at home by painting at least one wall of their new house purple.

Instead of merely standing at the front of the classroom lecturing on Shakespeare's poetry or grammar, Keating had a unique way of making the words come alive. In his first class, he walked into the room, a twinkle in his eye, and led the boys out into the hallway. Pointing at the old, faded pictures of former students, he said, "Carpe diem (抓住当下), boys. Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary. These men were once just like you, with dreams and potential. Don't let this place bury your ambitions."

Keating's secret haven (港湾) "Whispers of the Bard" — a magical spot hidden from school authorities — was where he gathered students outdoors. Reciting poetry with great enthusiasm, he told them poetry is more than rhymes and meters: it's the soul's language, expressing our deepest desires and wildest dreams.

Keating encouraged students to find their own voice in great poets' works. For Neil Perry, who secretly loved the stage, Keating was a guiding star-he recognized Neil's potential, urged him not to let his father dim his passion, and helped him practice lines to express emotions. With Keating's consistent guidance, Neil grew more confident, daring to surpass (超出) his father's expectations.

Shy Todd Anderson, overshadowed by his brother, had a talent for uncovering literature's deeper meaning-something Keating noticed. Urging him to "open your treasure chest of a mind" and share his valuable interpretations without fear of standing out, Keating's encouragement helped Todd come out of his shell and find the courage to speak up.

Keating's encouragement was like a gentle wind that blew through the lives of these students, fanning the flames of their dreams and giving them the strength to pursue what they truly loved.