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Shi Guangquan: Protector of Lingyin Laba Festival Customs

Born in March 1961, Shi Guangquan, a Chinese folk artist, has spent all his life preserving and developing the (tradition) Laba Festival (腊八节) customs. In 1989, he became a monk (僧侣) at Faguang Temple in Haimen, Jiangsu, and (begin) learning the rituals (宗教仪式)and cooking skills of the temple's Laba Festival — an ancient festival celebrating harvest, and community kindness. During the time he lived in temples like Longhua in Shanghai and Guangfu in Chongming, he continued to practice and lead these customs.

In 2007, Shi joined Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou as the main leader of the temple, where he actively promoted the customs. He introduced a free ticket practice for the temple during the festival, allowing local people to join the (celebrate). More importantly, he made a big group activity of giving out Laba porridge to citizens,(turn) the temple into an important centre for community warmth. (keep) the tradition alive, he worked with his team to create new workplaces, such as interactive workshops, mixing old rituals modern life.

Shi's (effort) have made Lingyin's Laba Festival a famous provincial intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage, (list) in 2017. His work shows how traditional culture can remain lively and have meaning for today. By connecting the past and present, he has helped people understand the value of preserving their cultural roots, making the festival not only a ritual, a living part of community life.

This was just one of the many experiences that made me more4 about my impact and pushed me to5 in a more environmentally friendly way. The trip to Borneo was another life changing6 that has strengthened my decision to live a zero-waste lifestyle. While traveling in some African countries, we came to know that7 drinkable water was always a challenge. So we had to travel with our water bottle, and we8 to avoid using plastic during our trip.

Besides, we were also9 impressed by our stay on Libaran Island. There was a turtle preservation10 and the group had made big efforts to11 the beaches and creatively reuse plastic for ten years. Despite that, the coast is12 daily with tons of plastic coming from the tides (潮汐).

Facing this global issue13 gave me a feeling of sadness and anger and it soon turned into14: to do as much as possible to reduce plastic in my life. Small changes can15 a difference!

Choose a quiet place to study without distractions. The more time you spend studying, the more you'll learn and the better grades you'll earn. So remove all distractions (cell phones, television, loud/fast-paced music, and talkative friends/family members), to ensure a calm, focused environment.

Take short breaks from studying. So plan to take a 10-minute break after each hour. If you get stuck on a certain topic, that's a good time to take a little break so you can come back refreshed. Set a timer on your phone or another device so a short 10-minute breather doesn't turn into 30 minutes of delay.

Reading books that challenge you can expand your vocabulary and comprehension skills, which is useful when a teacher assigns linguistically (语言方面的) difficult texts. If you are not already an active reader, start at your level and work your way up.

Study for quizzes and tests early. If you have a big test coming up, start studying a few days to a week before the test, or even when the test is announced. Make a study schedule, breaking up your time into sections, and stick to it.

Create mind maps of topics to help you learn new things. Mind-maps help you make connections between old and new information. This practice is especially useful when you need to brainstorm ideas for big projects. To create a mind map, write the topic in the center, add lines that point in different directions, and write your ideas on top of the lines.

A. Remind yourself of your goals to stay motivated.

B. Read as much as you can to expand your vocabulary.

C. Your brain needs time to rest and digest information.

D. But the quality of your study time needs to be efficient.

E. These connections provide new contexts so you remember facts better.

F. Find time to study when most of your friends are doing something else.

G. Studying the night before a test doesn't allow you to fully absorb information.

The new findings, published on April 20 in Science, show that while elephant seals may spend 10 hours a day sleeping on the beach during the reproductive season, they average just 2 hours of sleep per day when they are at sea on months-long food-searching trips. They sleep for about 10 minutes at a time during deep, 30-minute dives (潜水), often moving downwards while fast asleep, and sometimes lying still on the seafloor.

Elephant seals are most easily hunted by predators (捕食者) such as sharks and killer whales when they are at the surface in the open ocean, so they only spend a minute or two breathing at the surface in between dives. "They're able to hold their breath for a long time, so they can go into a sound sleep on these dives deep below the surface where it's safe," said Kendall-Bar, the first author of the study.

Kendall-Bar developed a system (EEG) that can record brain activity in wild elephant seals during their normal diving behavior at sea. In addition to the system, the seals carried time-depth recorders, accelerometers, and other instruments that allowed the researchers to track the seals' movements along with the corresponding brain activity. With data on brain activity and diving behavior from 13 non-adult female elephant seals, including a total of 104 sleep dives, Kendall-Bar developed a computer program for identifying periods of sleep based on the dive data alone.

Williams called Kendall-Bar's work on the project an excellent achievement. "It's an amazing feat to pull this off," she said. "Kendall-Bar used the dive data to create data-driven animations so we can really imagine what the animal is doing as it dives."

Jun's program takes note of a writer's stylistic characteristics. It can then use those characteristics to check if another text was written by the same person. Jun says his project was motivated by seeing students admit using AI tools on classroom assignments.

But relying too much on these tools can erode someone's creativity. It can also harm their ability to work out problems themselves, Jun says. And young people are most at risk. "I figured that by me making an attempt to solve this issue, I could help millions of teachers as well as maybe help kids become more creative and spark more innovation." Jun says.

AI use for homework is not rare. The Turnitin program is an existing tool to check who wrote a piece of text. In the first year it was available, it analyzed more than 200 million student papers. Last year, it reported evidence that some 11 in every 100 papers it reviewed had used AI for at least a fifth of their text. Three in every 100 papers used AI for four-fifths of their content.

"That's absolutely no surprise," Jun says. Some forms of generative AI are powerful, game-changing technologies. "Using AI can be good for education, obviously," he says, "But a lot of kids don't use it properly."

Since the release of some AI software, teachers increasingly have had to make hard calls. They must decide whether a student wrote an essay, or just asked a machine to write it. Wrongfully flagging some student's work as cheating would decrease the student's trust in their teacher.

Jun's new program hopes to limit that.

When I was six years old, I was one of the typical kids who started to learn musical instruments. Parents would hear their young kids shouting, "Mom! I want to learn the piano! Dad! I want to learn the violin!" Well, the difference is, for me, that it was not my free will. Yes, my mom just forced me to play the violin. In the violin school, you could hear the kids crying in the practice room after being scolded (责骂) by their moms. I was one of them. At the time, I hated the violin. However, I started to love the violin when my mom stopped focusing on my relationship with the violin in high school, because her attention naturally changed to my school performance. Maybe she didn't have enough energy to force me to practice anymore.

When I finally got into college, the first thing I did was to register for the campus orchestra. I didn't want to stop playing the violin. The orchestra helped me get involved in such a harmonious, friendly group for the first time while I was playing an instrument. It was my first time meeting friends who have similar hobbies, passion and dreams. I can't forget my first classical concert. I was feeling true love toward the orchestra and the violin. I was extremely excited and I couldn't wait for the next concert. The time just passed as a blink. Two hours felt like 10 minutes.

For everyone, it's never too late to learn to play an instrument. It is really one of the best ways to express one's emotions and communicate it to other people, and I have grown my emotions while being a part of an orchestra.

Why Coral Island

Coral Island in the tropical (热带的) ocean is an amazing place. Its clear waters host colorful coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and all kinds of sea life. Sandy beaches, lined with trees, are perfect for relaxation. The rainforest, covering 60% of the island, shelters the unique Coral Island Finch. Away from city noise, it has a laid-back feeling. There are activities for all ages, like swimming and forest hikes. On land, join guided rainforest hikes or village tours.

What to Do

On the first day, we'll meet you at the airport and then take you to your accommodation. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. The next day, choose one between swimming and a forest hike in the morning, and relax or play beach volleyball in the afternoon. 3-day guests check out after a last swim on the third day.5-day guests can take a village tour and try windsurfing. From day 4 to day 5, 5-day guests can keep exploring.

Accommodation Choices

We offer choices of different prices. Beachfront Bungalows are on the beach, with air-conditioners, private baths, and ocean-view balconies (阳台). Inland Cabins, surrounded by nature, are economical with nearby shared bathrooms. The individual price is as follows.

(Note: A 50% discount is available for those under 18 years old.)

The prices include your place to stay, 3 meals a day, and most activities. But some specialized water sports might cost extra.

If this tropical escape on Coral Island has caught your heart, don't hesitate!

Click here to register and start an unforgettable adventure!

Lily was a high school student who loved comparing herself with others. She always cared about the latest clothes, expensive phones, and designer bags. Whenever someone showed off a new item, she would feel jealous (嫉妒的) and want to buy something better. Her parents often told her, "True value isn't in what you own," but she never listened.

One day, Lily noticed a girl from another class whose name was Coco. Coco's family was wealthy, but she always wore simple clothes and carried an old schoolbag. Unlike Lily, Coco never joined the students' discussions about brands or prices. Instead, she spent her time helping classmates with math problems or volunteering in the school library. Her grades were always at the top of the class, and everyone respected (尊重) her.

Lily couldn't understand why Coco didn't care about material things. One afternoon, Lily saw Coco sitting alone under a tree, reading a book. She decided to talk to her. "Why don't you buy nicer things?" Lily asked. "Your family has enough money." Coco looked up with a smile. "I'd rather spend money on things that matter," she said. "Like helping others or buying books."

That night, Lily thought about Coco's words. She realized that she had been looking for things that didn't bring real happiness. The next day, she made a decision: she would stop comparing herself with others and start focusing on what was truly meaningful.

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The following week, Lily began to learn from Coco.

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Months later, teachers and classmates all praised Lily.

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2. 介绍中秋节的时间和主要的庆祝活动。

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Do you know Orientation Day (迎新日)? (go) to senior high school is really challenging for many teenagers. With a new school and new classmates, new students may easily feel concerned about whether they can adapt the new environment. Therefore, Orientation Day is (absolute) a great opportunity to welcome new students and help them know about the school, and bridge the (distant) between themselves and their new campus life.

It is at beginning of the school year, which makes it easier for freshmen (explore) the campus. Each campus (organize) its own orientation. Some schools set aside a single day, while others spend several days or a week. In some schools, the Student Union is responsible for the related activities.

One of the most basic activities is the campus tour. The new students will get their schedules and find out their classrooms are. Another big thing is that the new students (learn) about the school rules. Freshmen can ask any question about the school out of curiosity. School teachers and advisers will be (please) to answer their questions. Through these activities, freshmen gain both confidence and determination.

Instead of looking at nature, I1 my e-mail. Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading2 newspapers each morning. And that was the problem. I was acting as if I were still in the office. My body was on vacation but my3 wasn't.

So this year I made up my mind to try something4: getting away from the Internet. I knew it wouldn't be5, since I'm not good at self-control. But I was determined. I started by6 the iPad to my wife. Then, a stroke of luck came. The mobile phone7 at our cabin was worse than in the past. I was8, forced to carry out my plan. Largely cut off from e-mail and my favorite newspaper9, I had no way to10 the world. I had no choice but to do what I had planned to do all along: read books.

With determination and the strong support of my wife, I succeeded in my vacation11 against the Internet. I finally12 that it was me, of course, not the iPad, that was the problem.

I knew I had13 when we passed a Starbucks and my wife asked if I wanted to stop to use the Wi-Fi. "Don't need it," I said. However, as we return to work, a test begins. Can I14 when I'm back at work? I don't plan to15 my iPad completely. But I hope to resist the temptation to use it every five minutes.

Be on time. Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there. Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time.

Be prepared. Think about what the interviewer will ask you. He or she will probably ask about your qualifications (资历) and your experiences. Think of some possible questions and prepare your answers before you go.

Wear comfortable clothes. If you wear something new, it will make you feel uncomfortable. It's best to wear something smart but something you like and feel happy in.

In the interview, don't sit looking at your feet. Make sure you sit up and look the interviewer in the eye. This makes you look honest and more confident.

Ask a question. It's a good idea to ask questions at the interview. Ask about the company or the job. Prepare some questions before the interview.

A. Make eye contact.

B. Don't worry—relax!

C. You can ask about your pay.

D. It's better to be early than late.

E. Good manners are equally important.

F. They'll also ask you why you want the job.

G. It makes you look more interested if you do this.

Earlier studies had shown that chimpanzees have relationships that look quite like friendships. For example, they'll show preferences to selected individuals (个体). The question was, are those interactions (互动) based on trust?

To find out, Engelmann observed the interactions of 15 chimpanzees over a 5-month period. Based on friendly interactions among chimp pairs, including eating together, the researchers found out each chimpanzee's closest "friend" and a "non-friend". The researchers then asked the chimps to play a game, both with their friend and with their non-friend. In the game, chimps had a choice between pulling a "no-trust rope" and a "trust rope". When the no-trust rope was pulled, the first chimp immediately got a food he or she didn't like especially well. When the trust rope was pulled instead, the other chimp immediately got a much more attractive food and could choose to send a treat back to the first chimp (or not). In other words, the trust rope offered a win-win, but only if chimp one trusted chimp two enough to send something back. Each chimp played the game 12 times with his or her friend and another 12 times with his or her non-friend.

The findings suggest that human friendship isn't unique. "Human friendships don't present an unusual thing in the animal world." Engelmann says, "Other animals, such as chimpanzees, form close and long-term bonds with selected individuals and trust friends in every situation."

Depression is a state of mind that most of us experience at some point of time. There are some periods in our life when everything seems difficult. It seems that everything is getting worse and we have no control over our life. Studies have shown that music can be an important mood lifter in such situations. Music also plays a great role in making us feel less nervous or worried. Anxiety can often cause loss of sleep and other illnesses.

Music is often known as an international language. We may not know the language another person is speaking, but most of us respond to music in the same way. Music can often be the best way to connect with someone.

Music is one of the best ways to improve your moods, but this can depend largely on the kind of music you listen to. While happy music can certainly make you feel better, sad music can further lower your spirits. Listening to classical music can often make you feel a lot more powerful, while soft music can be the perfect way to relax at the end of a long day. If you want to use music to change the way how you are feeling, you need to understand the role of it, learn to recognize the kind of music that lifts your mood and helps you feel better. Once you realize the kind of music you can use, you can use it to change the way you feel. The right kind of music can be the perfect way to help us feel happier.

After filling my gas tank I walked in to pay. The mother of the girls was at the counter desperately digging through her purse. She had bought some small snacks for her children but still needed five more dollars to pay for them. She sighed and started to pick up the snacks to put them back. "I got them," I said and put the money on the counter.

The mum turned and looked at me with wet eyes. Then suddenly she stepped forward and hugged me. I felt a burst of warmth in my heart that surely traveled to my cheeks as well. The mum let me go and said, "Thank you." She smiled, grabbed the snacks and hurried out to her children. I stood there watching them leave and said a prayer for them. Then I walked out into the sunshine feeling lighter than the air around me.