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Last year John encouraged me to go to see my mom back in Russia, and my manager even gave me a month of for the trip. When you live an ocean apart from your family, you need at least a month to visit them. I bought a plane ticket and packed my suitcase. Then came Covid-19. My mood became grey as I realized I couldn't go to see my mom.

A couple of weeks later, my sweet coworker Miss Donna asked me, "So what's happening with your trip to Russia?" I told her I had to cancel it and I wouldn't be able to see my mom this year.

Miss Dona didn't say anything at first. Then she put on a big smile and said, "Well, you can come to my home and see my mom!" "Oh my Lord!" I was at a loss for words. Imagine a mom for loan（借出）!I honestly don't know whether I would offer the same to someone in need of a mother's warmth, but my new people surely would do it for me.

I know that because of the virus, you shouldn't hug friends, but you can still embrace someone's heart. That's how my heart felt at that moment: hugged. So, yes, believe me, big smiles with no reason can be genuine.

I always had the dream to dance. When I was young, I would dance around and around in the fields of wildflowers that grew in my backyard. Reality woke me up when I heard a voice saying, "I don't know why you try to dance, Anna. You don't have the talent to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞演员)." Hearing that, I fell to the ground and cried for hours.

We lived in the countryside by a lake. My mother didn't like anything because she thought nothing was ever perfect in her life. She dreamed of a different life but she ended up living in the countryside, far away from the city where she believed her dreams would come true.

I enjoyed hanging out by the water. I used to sit there for hours and stare at my reflection. Once the waves came, my reflection would be washed away, just like my dream to dance.

As I grew older, I began to realize my dream was even born because of something that was inside me. The dream I had was never cared for, so it slowly died. When I finally woke up from many years of dreaming, I realized that I couldn't only dance in the wildflowers. I had to move on to the stage (舞台).

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Critics (评论家) have long suggested that the painting is not really by Rubens. And now a series of scientific tests employing groundbreaking AI technology have concluded that the 17th-century Flemish painter could never have painted it.

"The results are quite astonishing," Dr. Carina Popovici, the scientist who carried out the study, told the Observer. "The algorithm (算法) has returned a 91% probability for the artwork not being authentic." The AI technology analyses different features of an artist's work, including brushstroke patterns. Popovici said that everything that's not by the hand of the assumed artist will come out with a negative probability and that the technology can produce accurate results even for artists who greatly changed their style across their careers as every artist has a unique brushstroke.

The AI analysis was carried out by Art Recognition, a Swiss company based near Zurich of which Popovici is a co-founder. It has analyzed 400 works with this technology, and has an ongoing collaboration (合作) with Tilburg University in Holland.

Critics have long argued that it is only a copy of a Rubens original that is known to have been painted between 1608 and 1609 for his Antwerp sponsor Nicolaas Rockox which then vanished after his death in 1640. Then it was not until in 1929 when it appeared again.

The significance of this new AI method of authentication is potentially groundbreaking. Short of human subjectivity, emotion and commercial interests, the software is coldly objective and scientifically accurate. Many questionable works were given the credit to Rubens at the beginning of the 20th century. There is today a clear need for more reliable methods of judgment.

I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.

Zero waste was a lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.

Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn't need. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero was te groceries. Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.

As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you're doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won't do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.

So here is my advice: Lead by action.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

This grand state park offers breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views. It is also a home for an incredible diversity of wildlife including sea turtles and many different birds. If you have courage and a sense of wonder, you might even div e into the water and swim with dolphins! Visit early, especially in the busy tourist seasons, to avoid crowds and find a parking spot.

Vanderbilt Beach Park

It is perfect for little ones who love to play in the sand, build sandcastles, and cool off in the gentle waves. With easy access to many lovely hotels as well as shopping and restaurants, this beach is fun for bird watching, paddle boarding, and swimming. Free life jackets are available for little ones. The best time to visit, however, is sunset—arrive early to get a fantastic viewing spot.

Clam Pass Beach

It is family-friendly with three miles of sugary sand and calm water. The long boardwalk and nature trail(路线) are a bit of an effort to be sure, but most folks love the adventurous experience. It's beautiful on either side of the raised wooden path and if you look closely, you can spot butterflies, coastal birds, and other wildlife hiding in the forests. Seashell hunters should arrive early for the best find.

Keewaydin Island Beach

Off the coast of Naples, Keewaydin Island can only be accessed by boat. From wild pigs to bobcats, white-tailed deer, tortoises, and iguanas, there's much to see here on this island that is mostly undeveloped. The sightseeing boat tour leaves from Naples or Marco Island. It's worth noting, however, that there are no public bathroom facilities.

Spotlight on Chinese C40 Cities: Wuhan's Sustainable Development

C40, a global network of cities committed to tackling climate breakdown, (include) 13 members from China. Here, we focus on the special efforts in Wuhan.

A major initiative in Wuhan involves(upgrade) 396 kilometers of shorelines along the vital Yangtze River Economic Belt. This(ambition) project aims to build an ecological corridor to connect the river to the city, enhancing urban greening and water quality. corridor will strengthen the city's flood protection system improving flood measures and drainage(排水) facilities, and expanding storm water pumping stations. A cultural corridor will also(create) to showcase historical features along the river.

By the end of 2021, Wuhan developed a total of 638 hectares of wetlands, and an(estimate) 196.4 hectares of existing green areas were restored, increasing biodiversity and carbon sinks. Furthermore, around 103,000 square meters of highly polluting buildings have been removed. The(action) help to increase Wuhan's flood resilience(适应能力) and effectively return the rivers, riverbanks and riverscape to the people, thus making the city (livable), business-friendly and attractive for tourists.

Mayor of Wuhan says that the city will do all can be done to speed up the building of the Yangtze River Economic Belt pilot zone and try to explore a way of green and ecological development.

I didn't5. Actually, I was out after the first round, but I gained something6: the fun of writing. The prompts pushed me outside my usual subject matter, forcing me to7 and let loose. With such a8, I didn't have time to overthink — I just wrote.

Writing contests offer9 beyond the possibility of winning. They help writers rediscover10, or grow. Charlie Rogers was desperate to11 his writing chops (写作技能) when he entered a contest six years ago. The New York writer hit a long dry spell that left him feeling like his inspiration had12 him. But the contest saved him. For Britany Neeley, contests push her to make quick, thoughtful decisions about plot, pace, and character, and that's helped her become more13 in her work overall. "I start writing14 and start crafting stories with clear purpose." Neeley says.

Framing contests as a way to improve yourself,15 something that must be won to be worthwhile, can help you achieve the best rewards.

"If Mum finds out that I'm going to the beach, I'll be in big trouble." I said to myself softly in a low voice.

I went downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen. As I was walking towards the back door, Mum asked without looking up from her dish-washing, "Where are you going?" I answered back without hesitation, "I'm going to the garden to play." After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sigh of relief. My plan had worked out fine so far. I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.

After half an hour, I was at the beach searching the crowd for my friends Jimmy and Bobby. Two young men were racing in canoes. After a while, I saw my friends near a tree. I ran towards them. For about an hour, we played volleyball happily on the beach.

Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and it fell into the sea. Just as Bobby was going to pick up the ball, a wave came and carried the ball further and further away from the shore. I wanted to show off my swimming skills, so I volunteered to help get the ball.

I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace. After about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed. However, just as I was going to get the ball, a very strong current swept the ball further away from me. At that moment, a string of weed tangled up my feet and I could not swim properly. I struggled to keep afloat but it was no use.

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After struggling for a minute or two, I got pulled underwater.

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When I woke up, I was lying on a hospital bed.

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Dear George,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Have you ever run someone and their name just doesn't come to you? Or, you walk into a room and suddenly can't recall why you're there? Being forgetful can be really annoying. But what if I tell you that there are good reasons for our memories (fade) away?

In an interview, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath uses a storage(compare). We don't tend to store everything we've ever owned in our house. (similar), we don't need to store all our memories either. He says, "If we didn't forget anything, we'd be storing too many memories, and you'd never be able to findyou want."

We also need to forget things in order to update our memories with new information. Imagine you get used to same school timetable for a whole year, but the next year, you have new procedures. Your brain needs to be flexible and forget irrelevant details (handle) the new information.

And, if you've ever been (convince) that you know a word, but it just doesn't pop into your head, you're not alone. This tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon may suggest that some things are not fully forgotten, just currently inaccessible. Those with a higher level of knowledge (affect) more by this according to studies such as "Impact of knowledge and age on tip-of-the-tongue rates", because (they) brains have to sort through more information to find the word.

"We were excited to move from a small starter home to a larger house in an old neighborhood," Silva said. What's made him especially emotional, however, has been the2 his family has received from new neighbors. "The way we've been welcomed by multiple neighbors has3 us away," he said. Three neighbors came to his4 to introduce themselves, some with their children5. One of them6 brought a small gift along with a holiday card.

However, the most7 moment came a couple of weeks after their move when Silva discovered a handwritten8in his mailbox from a neighbor he had yet to9. The note read：

"Welcome to the neighborhood and block. We are at XXXX and have not yet met but wanted to invite you to10 the door anytime for anything we can help you and your family with or just visit. We11 moving can be a hassle (麻烦) and the holidays are wonderful, but never12, so know that we are thinking of you. Happy holidays."

This unexpected gesture caught Silva off guard and made him feel honored and13. Inspired by this14, he decided to share his story-he hoped other people could feel some of the15 his family had been offered.

Artists with more variety in their field have a better chance to land repeat hits, says Justin Berg, a social scientist who researches creativity and innovation. But there's a dilemma for artists who want to be popular over the long term. Variety isn't what helps artists land that first hit, Berg reports. It's the similarity of a new song to recent hits.

Berg used a database of about 3 million songs from 1959-2010 and then turned to a system that rates songs on 11 variables (变量), including danceability, energy and key. Berg then noted how closely related hit songs were to the hits from the previous calendar year. He also made portfolios (作品选集) for most of the artists who had at least one hit song, so he studied the variety and novelty (新颖) of the songs they had created at the time of their first hit.

Berg found that musical artists with what he termed low-creativity portfolios that were closely similar to other already existing music were about twice as likely to have early success. But those who had more creative music were more likely to achieve a series of hits.

Since the data end in 2010, the research might fail to show the current state of popular music, according to Noah Askin, a computational social scientist. "Musicians are changing how they write songs to make them more attractive on TikTok," says Askin. "So much of it now is: How memorable is a given song?"

Berg doesn't want his research to play down the achievements of one-hit wonders. "A lot of them in their time were quite famous and successful," he says. "You go out and try to make a song that catchy. It's not an easy challenge."

This isn't just by chance: a barcode contains a checksum to make sure it is read correctly. Most of the digits are there to communicate information. The first two numbers show the country. The next 10 digits are more specific information about the product and who produced it. The purpose of the final digit is to detect errors or changes in the data, such as entering one digit incorrectly. This would give a checksum that isn't a multiple of 10, allowing us to catch the error.

All kinds of systems have checksums: ISBNs on books, which use a similar system based on multiples of 11; UK driver's license numbers, which have two extra check digits at the end; and credit card numbers, meaning a website can tell you have entered it incorrectly before even checking with your bank. They all use variations of the same system, performing a simple calculation with the digits that confirms the number is correct.

It won't eradicate all errors — for barcodes, there is still a 1 in 10 chance the checksum will come out as a multiple of 10 even if there is an error — but it greatly reduces them. It also doesn't tell you what the error is, so all you can do is try again. But it saves time that would otherwise be wasted trying to process incorrect numbers, and it is a clever use of math that makes the whole system work better.

Chad had been in a bad car accident. Since then, he's been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trying to escape the anxiety and nightmares. "I seemed to be lifeless. I couldn't feel the air. I couldn't feel the grass. I couldn't smile," he said. But when a friend took him fishing, he regained energy and life. "That brought me into the present where I could actually feel the air, feel the currents, that I'm standing in water... It made me feel alive."

It was a turning point in Chad's life. Drawing on the strength he found in nature, Chad discovered his life's purpose and founded Soul River to share the healing power of nature, rivers, and fishing with at-risk inner-city youth.

In the process of enjoying nature, Chad realized that nature itself also needs to be protected, so he developed a program that takes youth into an environment where fresh water, land, wildlife, or local cultures are threatened. He works with conservation groups and Native American communities to determine which areas could use their attention and advocacy. Often, the locations are remote and extreme.

The goals of the program are layered. For the youth, it's an opportunity to learn about leadership, relationship-building, and being integral to a community. Then, there's a conservation and advocacy component, where the group learns about the environment they're taken into, the specific threats it faces, and how they can be a force for good. The experience can help them find their own "Soul River" — their purpose, passion, their connection to the outdoors and to each other.

For Chad, it's a busy, nonstop cycle of planning, preparation, meetings, advocacy, and so on.

Tent Camping

This is the most basic and common way of camping. You can put up a tent in a park, on the beach, in the woods, or anywhere else you like, enjoying a few nights. Tent camping is a great choice for people who don't want to spend a lot of money to get started. It is perfect for families with children because it creates a special time for parents and kids.

Hiking Camping

Hiking camping, backpacking trip, means an outdoor camp, where you will spend the whole day hiking with necessary equipment on your back. It can last anywhere from a few days to several months. It gives you the chance to get closer to nature. In case of an emergency(紧急情况), you'd better share your travel plans with someone.

Survival Camping

In this type of camping, a variety of skills are required to learn in order to survive in various outdoor conditions. You will search for food on your own in the wild and take emergency medical measures in the event of danger. It would be a good idea to have a partner with a wealth of experience in the wild.

RV Camping

If you go camping in a motorhome, you will have more time to enjoy the outdoors. With a motorhome, you have almost everything at home, including comfortable beds, kitchens and entertainment. All you need is to find a suitable parking lot where you can park your car. You can also cook and enjoy food in the car and it will feel great. However, this is not recommended for starters.

Ethan had always been known as the "piano guy" in his small town. From the age of seven, his fingers danced across the ivory keys, filling his home with melodies that echoed off the walls. Music was his voice, his comfort, his identity. However, everything changed when his family moved to a bustling metropolis during his senior year. Here, in a massive high school with thousands of students, Ethan became just another face in the crowd.

The first few months were brutal. In his old school, he was a big fish in a small pond. Here, he was invisible. During lunch, he sat alone, picking at his food while conversations swirled around him like a foreign language. He watched groups of friends laugh and share secrets, feeling a profound sense of loneliness. He stopped playing the piano altogether. The grand piano in his new apartment's living room remained untouched, a silent monument to a life he felt he had lost. He threw himself into textbooks, believing that academic perfection was his only path to recognition. But the silence inside him grew louder each day.

One Friday afternoon, Ethan was packing his bag, eager to escape the crowded hallway. Suddenly, a gentle hand on his shoulder stopped him. He turned to see Mrs. Laurent, the silver-haired music teacher, her eyes twinkling behind her glasses. "Ethan, I've been reviewing your transfer record," she said, her voice soft but firm. "It says here you're a pianist. The annual school talent show is next month." Ethan felt his cheeks flush. He shook his head, muttering an excuse about being too busy with schoolwork. Mrs. Laurent didn't look disappointed. Instead, she smiled knowingly. "Music isn't just about performing for others, Ethan. Sometimes, it's about finding the parts of yourself you've forgotten." She handed him a flyer for the talent show and walked away, leaving the words hanging in the air like a lingering note.

That night, Ethan lay in bed, Mrs. Laurent's words echoing in his mind. He thought about the dusty piano in the corner of the living room. A wave of longing, mixed with fear, washed over him.

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Paragraph 1: The next evening, drawn by an irresistible force, Ethan lifted the keyboard cover of the piano. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2: On the night of the talent show, as he walked off the stage amidst thunderous applause, Ethan saw Mrs. Laurent waiting in the wings. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.简述活动的主要过程;

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Dear Johnson,

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Yours,

Li Hua

The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, themed "Qiji Chicheng, Shibukedang"(Gallop like Steeds, Unstoppable Momentum), has become a grand cultural feast that connects tradition, innovation and global charm. Watched by billions at home and abroad, it is the most (expect) annual celebration for Chinese families on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Rooted in Chinese civilization, the gala presents visual feast that perfectly integrates cutting-edge technology with warm humanistic feelings. On the stage, humans and machines cooperate (dynamic), perfectly embodying the spirit of innovation and tradition. With amazing stage designs and lifelike images, it treats audience an unforgettable audiovisual experience. This year, four sub-venues are set up across China, (enable) the world to savor a diverse and vivid Chinese New Year.

makes the gala so appealing is that it keeps pace with the times while passing down valuable traditions. Ever since its broadcast, the gala (bridge) the gap between all walks of life, fostering a sense of national (unite). As a bridge between China and the world, the gala promotes cultural exchange and makes the charm of Chinese culture seen globally. It carries the best wishes for the nation passes on the warmth of family reunion to every corner of the world. More importantly, it inspires the younger generation (carry) forward the Chinese culture with confidence and pride.

"We're going to collect the rent." Helen's father said as he walked out and started the car engine. So that was why he had time for Helen today. Before the economy4, when their family's store had still been successful, her father had5 two houses and rented them as apartments. Helen couldn't6 where their family would be without that rent. Anyhow, she knew that their life would be much7 if they were to lose that rent.

"But, Dad, why not sell the houses?" Helen suggested. "We could get much cash at once and pay off all our8." Her father looked at her, tired but gentle. He sighed and shook his head. "Helen, if we sell now, we'll have a lot of money. But what if we9 it all before the economy gets better? And where would our lodgers (租户) that even lack food move?" Helen10, thinking that made sense.

Their family was11 fortunate, compared to the lodgers worried about food or even12. The rent, though low and sometimes hard to get, was what kept them going so that all Helen had to worry about was her small dress. Her father's decision was becoming understandable because their lodgers needn't13 to pay for a different apartment or for the14 to help them get there. It dawned on Helen that they had been given such15 during the time for the rent.