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For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have used music to heal people. But it's only in the last few years that scientists (begin) to discover why it works.

When we listen to music almost every part of the brain lights up-from the areas that control movement and memory those that process language and emotion. It's like (set) a firework off inside our heads. In the same way that bodybuilders grow big muscles from working out at the gym, the more we use a part of our brain, the (strong) it becomes.

Modern music therapists use this knowledge to exercise (damage) parts of the brain that are not (access) in any other way. Listening to the rhythm of music turns on movement areas of the brain, helps people with Parkinson's disease become more mobile. Singing (activate) language areas is used to help stroke victims learn to talk again. The emotional impact of music has even been used to help children with autism learn to understand other people's emotions, helping them with social interaction and self-expression skills. By listening to and performing music, people can (true) rebuild the structures of their mind.

Bad habits are patterns of behaviour that are deeply wired into our lifestyles because of constant repetition. These habits may include more harmless ones such as eating loudly or dumping your shoes on the floor instead of putting them in the closet; the more moderate ones include procrastination (拖延) and gossiping; and the more insidious ones such as gaming, drug, alcoholic addiction. The adult brain can create new neurons (神经元) as well as trim and change existing neural pathways. Rewiring our brains to break patterns is possible.

Poverty comes with a host of problems and this elephant in the room cannot be ignored. There is no silver bullet to this complex problem, but thankfully, there are always rags-to-riches stories to show us it is possible and necessary to break the patterns of poverty.

Arguably, there are patterns that are beneficial to our lives such as an exercise or study routine. However, patterns create predictable results and when we choose to keep to outdated patterns, we limit ourselves to an expected outcome. If the study routine one has been following is not inspiring and does not help one to achieve his or her goals, isn't it better to discard it? James Dyson, the inventor of the first bagless vacuum cleaner, made no fewer than 5,000 changes to his innovation before he got it right. If following a pattern of doing things leads us to failure and stagnation (停滞), it is better to disrupt the pattern than continue with it.

A. We need to put an end to them.

B. We should certainly keep them.

C. The cycle of poverty is a pattern that exists worldwide.

D. It sometimes results in a sacrifice of growth and creativity.

E. Breaking these patterns of behaviour is key to ending the habit.

F. It is often not easy to break a pattern that has been rooted in a person or in a system.

G. Most of us are stuck inside certain patterns, some of which are better broken than continued.

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) invites applicants aged 18-25 to participate in the 10th Annual Global Youth Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. This year's theme, "Innovation for Sustainable Cities", focuses on youth-led solutions to urban environmental challenges.

Program Highlights:

·Fully funded (covers airfare, accommodation, and meals) for 50 selected delegates from developing countries.

·Partial scholarships available for participants from developed nations (covers 50% of costs).

·Pre-Summit Training (July 1-5, 2025): Online workshops on public speaking and project design.

Qualification Requirements:

·Age 18-25 (by June 1, 2025)

·Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5/ TOEFL 90 or equivalent)

·Prior experience in community projects related to sustainability.

Application Process:

·Submit the online application form (include a 500-word essay on "A Local Urban Sustainability Issue and Your Proposed Solution").

·Provide two reference letters (one academic, one from a project supervisor).

·Deadline: March 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Post-Summit Commitment:

Delegates must implement a local sustainability project within 6 months and submit a report to UNDESA.

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