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When I was a teenager, my dad wasn't terribly interested in the music I liked. To him, it just sounded like "1 ", while he referred to the music he listened to as"2 ." As I've grown older, I'll often hear people of my age say things like "they just don't make3 music like they used to."

Luckily, my4 as a psychologist has given me some insights into this puzzle. We know that musical tastes begin to5 when we're teenagers. By the time we're in our early 20s, these tastes get locked into place pretty firmly.

In fact, studies have found that by the time we turn 33, most of us have6 listening to new music. Meanwhile, those familiar songs released when you're in your early teens are likely to remain quite7 among your age group for the rest of your life. There could be a biological8 for this. There's evidence that the brain's ability to make subtle distinctions between different chords, rhythms and melodies gets9 with age. So to older people, less10 songs might all "sound the same".

But I believe there are some simpler11 for older people's dislike of newer music-the "mere exposure effect". It means that the more we're12 to something, the more we tend to like it.

Psychology research has shown that the emotions that we 13 as teens seem more intense than those that come later. We also know that intense emotions are 14 with stronger memories and preferences. All of this might explain why the songs we listen to during this period become so memorable and beloved.

So there's15 wrong with your parents because they don't like your music. In a way, it's all part of the natural order of things.

People often throw a party to celebrate a variety of occasions. For example, birthdays, graduations, holidays, the end of the semester, the beginning of summer, and so on. If you have ever thrown a party, you must be aware of the biggest problem of waste..Where does all of this rubbish go? It will end up in the landfills. In order to change this situation, it's important to decrease waste to the most.

. As a matter of fact, e-invitations are quick, easy, and more modern than traditional paper invites.. If there are any people in your crowd who say it's tacky (俗气的)to use e-cards, tell them it's tackier to pollute the environment by using traditional ones. That should keep them quiet.

Reuse and recycle. Reduce waste by buying party foods (with less packaging) and send guests home with leftover shacks. Use plates you can wash and reuse, rather than hand out disposable paper plates for people's pizza. Make it easy for your guests to recycle., making it obvious that one is for real rubbish and the other is for recycled goods.

Allow each person only one cup. Since everyone has the same cup, it is quite easy to mix up the cups. After you put it down for a second, you can't recognize which cup belongs to you. Then, you will reach for a totally new one. As the result, after the party, you will find many cups are thrown away, causing a lot of waste..

A. Make full use of paper invitations

B. Send e-invitations instead of paper ones

C. It's also the environmentally soundest choice

D. It's a good idea to allow guests to take their cups away

E. Put out two rubbish cans and write something on them clearly

F. Imagine the mess left from all the parties that are held in the world

G. Try a new system of handing each guest a cup that you mark with their name

I was surprised to find the congestion (拥塞) outside Layla's primary school was unusually absent—I'd driven right into a parking space, and I was on time, for once. The school bell rang, and in a moment a stream of children made their way through the gate. But something was different—the kids were piling into vehicles in threes and fours.

Before I could enquire my daughter Layla, Mr Trent, the deputy head, approached. "Mrs Pavis, did you not read our letter?" Letter? What letter? I had a history of not looking out for them, and not reading them in most cases. "The letter? Of course. It must have just slipped my mind—I've been away with work."

Now I was digging around in Layla's messy schoolbag at home. Eventually, I found several letters, all addressing the same topic—parking outside the school gates. Apparently with some parents parking illegally, the police were about to get involved. "Why didn't you give me these letters?" I demanded. Layla shrugged. "I forgot." I was about to launch into a severe lecture when it occurred to me that I had always forgotten—I had forgotten to give Layla her money for cookery that morning and forgotten to hang out the kids' washed clothes.

I contained myself and figured out that they wanted the parents to car-pool (拼车). I spent the next half hour ringing round Layla's friends' parents, enquiring if they would like to car-pool with us. Unfortunately, they were all sorted. It was my own fault—I should have read those letters ages ago. "Er... I overheard others talking about it," Layla said, "They said they didn't know who would car-pool with us, because we're always late." I flushed instantly. We were a disorganised family, and I was the one to blame.

I resolved to change. With responsibility for my kids, I find I am never, ever late. It's good for Layla and for her older brothers, and it's good for me, because now I never leave the house unprepared. I've even started checking the kids' schoolbags for notes from school.

National Public Radio (NPR) Music's Tiny Desk Contest is back. Artists can submit an entry from this morning. This isn't just another regular year of the Contest — it's the 10th anniversary.

The panel (小组) of judges has doubled in size compared to previous years. The panel has a group of industry experts who are eager to see what this year's participants can share. And there's a great team of NPR's Music station hosts on the panel: Amelia Mason, Novena Carmel and Stas THEE Boss.

Also new this year: Not only will the 2024 winner play a Tiny Desk concert, be interviewed on All Things Considered and go on tour with NPR Music — they'll also be paired with a tutor in the industry who will help them navigate their music journey. Our judges are determined to give this year's winner the support they'll need to take their music to the next level. The winner will also be featured at two festivals this summer: Celebrate Brooklyn and the Millennium Park Summer Music series in Chicago.

And for the first time this year, the Contest is introducing a fan favorite vote. Later this spring, Contest judges will share their favorite entries as part of the annual Tiny Desk-Contest Top Shelf series on YouTube — and then artists and fans will be able to vote for their favorite among those selections. 

Here's how to enter: Record a video of you playing one original song — behind a desk, upload your video to YouTube, and submit the video on our Tiny Desk Contest website by Feb. 21 at 11: 59 p. m.

A final reminder: Entry videos don't need to be fancy. The Tiny Desk is where artists go to simplify their big productions. Contest judges are looking for artists to submit something that's true to them and brand new to the Tiny Desk.

It was a cold, snowy evening. Tommy was running as fast as he could, focused on nothing but his destination—the shop on the street corner. Two weeks ago he saw figurines(小塑像) of Marvel superheroes on the shelves and felt he had to have one. He's been walking the neighbor's dog ever since then to earn money to fulfil his little dream. He was so excited and barely noticing the world around him. Maybe that's why he tripped over the legs of a homeless woman, who was sitting on the pavement, her back against the wall. He murmured(低语) "sorry" and moved on to his destination. 

Once he entered the shop, he went straight to the shelves with figurines. Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and many more—all of his admired heroes. With his heart pounding like crazy he reached for Spiderman.

"You like these, true believer?"

Tommy turned around. An old man was standing behind him with a wide smile on his face.

"Y-yes, …Yes, they're awesome!" answered Tommy. "They're strong and fast and help other people a lot ..."the boy looked at figurines in admiration. "I wish I could be a superhero too."

"Then become one!" said the old man.

"How?" Tommy asked in surprise. "I don't have any superpowers."

"And why would you need them?" the old man smiled. Seeing the confusion on the boy's face, he squatted(蹲下) and put his hands on Tommy's arms. "Did you know that shopkeeper lady over there has a disabled husband? She's been working hard and taking care of him for years. I've never heard a word of complaint from her. And this person —" he pointed at a redhead man, who just entered the shop. "He's a firefighter; he's saved countless lives. He never gives up, no matter how dangerous the situation seems to be."

The old man looked Tommy in the eyes and smiled. "You don't need a superpower to be a hero for someone else. The path of a superhero starts not in the mind, not in the muscles, but in the heart." 

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Tommy lowered his head and looked at his shoes thinking intensely. 

The homeless woman was right there where he saw her last time. 

1.俱乐部主要活动；

2.加入俱乐部的益处；

3.如何加入。

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2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

New Members Wanted

Welcome to the English Club!

English Club

Bruce Museum

Consistently voted the "Best Museum" by area media, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich is an educational institution which, through its varied exhibitions and collections in the arts and sciences, provides programs for diverse audiences.

Bruce Beginnings

Tuesdays, 11:00 to 11:45 am

Bruce Beginnings programs are designed for children from 2.5-5 years of age and their adult caregivers, who will explore the museum's collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Space for these programs is limited; participants must see the Visitor Service desk upon arrival to the museum.

Science Solvers or Art Adventure

Select Sundays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Drop-in monthly programs are designed for children over the age of 4 and their families to explore simple science and art concepts while taking part in kid-friendly experiments, projects, or crafts inspired by the museum's exhibitions and collections.

Family Studio Workshops

Select Sundays, 1:00 to 2:30 pm

A program for children over the age of 4 with their families. Participants will create a work of art inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions! This program is $7 per person for members and $15 for non-members, plus the cost of Museum admission.

Afternoons at the Bruce

Select school vacation days, 2:00 to 4:30 pm

Spend the afternoon off from school discovering, learning and creating! Workshops are designed for gradesK-5 and explore the museum's collections and exhibitions. Members $15, and $25 for non-members. Snacks included! Advanced registration is required at brucemuseum.org/site/events.

As I stood in line waiting to cash out at a "pack your own" kind of store, where customers pack their items by themselves, I stared at the customer in front of me reading the magazines. She was young, but she already had a tired look to her, with head bent forwards—as if life had beaten her down too many times. 

Her face looked pale from extreme tiredness. Her winter coat was thin and unbuttoned. The well-worn scarf around her throat probably did little to protect it from the cold weather. Her hands turning a few pages, were rough and red. When I looked down at her boots, I could see a small piece of a clear plastic bag partially visible through a hole in her left boot.

The items in her cart (购物车) included the cheapest cuts of meat and some things like rice and potatoes. There were also lots of noodles. Day-old bread, inexpensive soap, and tissues on sale—well, almost. In a far corner sat a little toy and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off.

She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She finally took one out and turned it over several times, trying to find a price before finally turning to me.

"I'm sorry to bother you," she began in a shy and nervous tone. "But can you tell me how much this is? I forgot my glasses at home."

"Of course" I said with a smile.

When I finally found the small print and told her, she shook her head and put it back.

"They've become so expensive, haven't they?" I said sympathetically.

"Next!" The cashier called in a gentle voice before she could answer, and she moved forward to begin her transaction(交易)

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When told the cost, the woman's face paled.

I approached the cashier and whispered "Include her removed items in my bill, please."

1. 讲座目的

2. 讲座时间、地点

3. 讲座主要内容

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头已给出。

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