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They called him "Donnie the Dung Beetle". Donald didn't mind the comparison, as he knew that African dung beetles(粪金龟)were known for moving things a thousand times their own body weight. However, his classmates in Mrs. Beecher's third-grade class probably didn't know this fact. Nobody knew insects like Donald did, and he figured that being compared to a dung beetle was not a praise.

One day, Richie made fun of Donald, pointing towards a container under the window where a small brown ball hung from a branch. Donald tried to explain that it was an egg case of a praying mantis(螳螂), and the exciting part would be when the eggs hatched. But Richie didn't understand, and neither did most of the other kids. Donald had brought the egg case from his backyard and was excited when Mrs. Beecher agreed to make it their class project. He thought having an insect as a class pet might finally give him something to talk about with the other kids. But after two months of staring at a lifeless brown ball, Donald began to lose hope.

During science class one day, Mrs. Beecher announced they would start by writing in their journals. As Donald opened his journal, a left over particle from his lunch rolled across the page. When he went to brush it off, he realized it wasn't a particle at all —it was a tiny praying mantis, barely the size of a grain of rice! Donald bounced out of his seat, crying out that the eggs were hatching.

Suddenly, chaos erupted in the classroom as more baby mantises started appearing everywhere. Kids were jumping out of their seats, screaming and waving their arms. Mrs. Beecher quickly took charge, asking why the lid of the container was off. Richie, who was supposed to check on the container that day, had forgotten to put the lid back on.

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Donald took charge of the situation, directing Richie to get paintbrushes and white paper.

After the successful rescue, Mrs. Beecher asked the class to write about this special experience.

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A Survey on Weekly Exercise Time

Dujiangyan is an ancient irrigation system, (locate) in the Min River Valley, Sichuan Province, China. It (build) by a governor named Li Bing and his son, who have been admired by Chinese for over 2,000 years.

The system consists of three main (part): the Yuzui (Fish Mouth) levee (河堤), the Feishayan(Flying Sand Weir) , and the Baopingkou (Bottle-Neck Channel) . The Yuzui redirects water away from the city of Chengdu while allowing sand and mud (flow) through the main channel, preventing flooding. The Feishayan controls the flow of water and helps prevent gradual destruction, while the Baopingkou distributes the water  farmland.

Dujiangyan has been able to control the water flow without the use of dams or gates  is considered one of the greatest engineering projects in ancient China. It has also played a crucial role in irrigating the surrounding farmland, (make) the region one of the most fertile croplands in China.

In addition to its (practice) uses, Dujiangyan is also a popular tourist attraction,  visitors come to admire the ancient architecture and learn about its history. In 2000, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical (significant) .

Don Powell was pulling the envelopes from the mailbox outside his home when he noticed something unusual — a tiny doll couple were inside the mailbox. A small sticky1 was also inside. "We've decided to live here," the message read. It was2 from Mary and Shelley.

Powell, 72, says he3 thought that somebody must have left the wooden dolls inside his mailbox by mistake. "I asked the4 whether anybody had left dolls in their mailboxes, and everyone told me no," he says. "So I thought, this must just be a5 , and whoever left them here will come back to6 them. I moved them to the back of the mailbox to see what would happen."

A few days passed and nobody7 the dolls, Powell says, noting that he and his wife soon discovered that the small couple had8 a table and a pillow. "I also have a sense of9 , so I left a note of my own, saying that what the10 really needed was a refrigerator stocked with food," he says. The fridge never11 . But over the next several months, additional items were strangely12 .

Every month or two, particularly around holidays, the Powells find something13 placed inside the box for Mary and Shelley. "People in the neighborhood are enjoying it and stop by sometimes to ask questions," he said. "Some people ask if I've thought about14 an outdoor camera, but personally, I like it being a15 ."

Reading a new story alone is often a great way to relax. However, sometimes you just want to discuss what you've read with another person to bring those ideas off the page and into the world.

First, find members. When you begin searching for your book club members, look in the places in your life that feel most natural to you. Then, maybe it's posting a notice on the bulletin board of your local library or bookstore. If you're looking to "get a range of perspectives" from your club, you may want to consider looking for a diverse range of ages and genders. They can bring their varied world views to discussions.

Will your time together be spent largely focusing on the novel at hand, or will refreshments ultimately be the most important? There's the typical friends gathering at someone's apartment and having cheese and wine approach. But oftentimes, people will be frustrated because they just turn into a social event rather than focusing on the book. In order to make sure your new group is all on the same page, take the time to discuss what you want to get out of regular club gatherings before your first official meeting.

Picking books may seem like the trickiest part. Books that work really well are ones that allow you to reflect on self. They have a lot of entry points for people so they probably have a good setting. The pacing is solid. There's great character development and the language doesn't get in the way of the story.

Before your meetings, list some discussion questions. Remember to come up with questions depending on your book's genre: romance, mystery, thriller and so on. For example, you may ask which scene has stuck with them the most or whether there are any standout sentences.

A．It is necessary to set some group guidelines.

B．Here's a look of four of our favorites below.

C．To start, reach out to your friends who love to read.

D．There are also general questions you can start out with.

E．You can never go wrong with the bestseller list to get the ball rolling.

F．Choose something with that criteria and you can please all kinds of readers.

G．If you've ever had the urge to start a book club, it's easier than you might think.

On the streets of Manhattan and Washington, D．C．, in neighborhoods in Seoul and parks in Paris, ginkgo (银杏) trees are losing their leaves in reaction to the first gust of cold winter air. This leaf drop, gradual at first, and then sudden, carpets streets with golden, fan-shaped leaves. Scientists are documenting evidence of the event happening later and later, a possible indication of climate change. But the story of ginkgos is not the familiar one of human carelessness with nature.

Thanks to fossils found in North Dakota, scientists found a ginkgo has genetically similar ancestors dating back 170 million years to the Jurassic Period. "It almost went extinct. Then humans rescued it and spread it around the world. It's such a great evolutionary (进化) and cultural story," says Peter Crane, a ginkgo expert.

One theory for the decline of the ginkgo species began 130 million years ago, when flowering plants began spreading. They grew faster and attracted more pollinators (传粉者) than ginkgos. "It's possible that ginkgos were elbowed out of the way," says Crane. Already competing to survive, ginkgos began to disappear during a time of global cooling that began around 66 million years ago. By the time the last ice age ended 11,000 years ago, the remaining survivors were found in China.

Ginkgo trees are smelly. "My guess is that they were eaten by animals that liked smelly things. They then passed through their body and grew." Crane says. Those same seeds may have helped ginkgo find favor with humans 1,000 years ago. Once cleaned of their outer layer, ginkgo seeds are safe to eat. It's then, when the trees had long since disappeared elsewhere, that people in China may have begun planting them and eating their seeds. Then gradually ginkgos spread across the world. Now it's seemingly naturally resistant to insects and high levels of air pollution.

Crane isn't worried about its future, though: The popularity of the species will help it survive. "Though its status in the wild may be difficult to access, it's a plant that's unlikely to ever go extinct," he says.

Imagine being able to use energy from the sun all the time, even when it's night. That's the idea that scientists at Caltech（California Institute of Technology）are exploring. They're working on collecting sunlight in space and sending its energy to Earth.

Caltech's scientists have created a special tool for this project. They call it MAPLE. MAPLE and two other devices are part of a project that was sent into space in January,

2023. MAPLE's job is to test the idea of sending energy wirelessly from space to Earth. We're used to using wires to move electrical energy from one place to another. But sending energy without wires is a lot trickier.

The method used by Caltech's scientists depends on the way waves act when they meet. Imagine two waves coming together as they travel in the same direction. If the tops of the waves line up, they combine to make a bigger wave. But if the top of one wave lines up with the low point of the other, the waves cancel each other out. The Caltech team has found a way to control the timing of lots of microwaves so that they can combine their power, and focus the energy in one direction. It's a little like using a magnifying（放大的）glass to focus sunlight into a small, hot point of light.

To prove that the system could work, MAPLE sent energy to two devices just 30 centimeters away in space. This energy was then turned into electricity, which made two small lights light up. Next, MAPLE sent energy all the way down to a lab at Caltech. The scientists were able to detect the energy, proving that it's possible to send solar energy to Earth from space.

Dr. Hajimiri, one of the project's leaders, thinks that one day, the system could be extremely useful, bringing energy to places that need it, all over the world. He believes that in the future, we'll be able to send energy to remote regions and areas destroyed by war or natural disaster.

My plan to learn to play the cello (大提琴) was a health y choice. So I took the next innocent step of going to a shop that sells and rents string instruments, especially violins, violas, and cellos. The place was a hole-in-the-wall, up a steep flight of stairs. Instruments left a narrow path to the counter where a woman with grey hair and warm eyes greeted me. Since I couldn't form a question about what I wanted, I just stood there exploring the scene, which felt immensely pleasurable.

I rented a cello, a bow, and a case to hold them. What attracted me to the cello was its enormous size and its soft, smooth, and memorable sounds. It's an instrument made of beautifully polished wood that I could wrap my arms around and feel its powerful vibrations when the strings were played. That was a good starting point for me. The only problem was that I didn't know how to play it.

There's a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn. Another is theadmonition, "Don't bother if you are a beginner over age 10!" Well, I was 70, and what others thought no longer influenced me. And besides, I thought of the words of Dr. Cohen, who suggested that learning causes physical changes in the brain.

So I found a teacher who had respect for older adult beginners and I practiced diligently, daily for years, and sometimes disheartened, but I kept up. I'm happy to report that now, more than a decade later, I can hold my own in a string trio and two quartets （two violins, a viola, and me, the female cello）and even a senior community band. Of course, I'll never sound like Yo-Yo Ma but you could recognize a Mozart piece if you heard me play it. And, more importantly, I don't need to please anyone but myself.

Whether it's a pleasurable pastime or a new career, the starting point is the same: wonder, curiosity, determination, and the desire to keep your brain sharp.

Animal volunteering abroad is the perfect opportunity for animal lovers who want to do something good while traveling. Here are several programs.

LeatherbackTurtle Ambassador

Our main mission is to protect endangered sea turtles such as the leatherback sea turtle and the green sea turtle. By working with locals and environmental education programs, we will be able to educate people on the importance of protecting the valuable sea ecosystem.

Location: Limon, Costa Rica

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: basic English

Fee: 266€ per week

Wildlife Shelter Carer

Every year, hundreds of thousands of native animals are injured or become sick, often because of interaction with people or pets. Our wildlife shelters have rescued sick, injured native wildlife and loved them back to health to be returned to the natural environment. Since we receive no funding from governments, the shelters rely on the donations of volunteers and the public.

Location: New South Wales, Australia

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: fluent English

Fee: 706€ per week

Thai Elephant Sanctuary

Our program helps domesticated elephants rescued from a life of working on the streets or logging and provides care to rescued elephant population. The program has won numerous awards for its ethical contribution to the assistance of Thai Elephants. The team have rescued dozens of elephants and given them shelters in beautiful, open spaces.

Location: Phetchaburi province, Thailand

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: fluent English

Fee: 647€ per week

Force-free Horse Sanctuary Assistant

Are you passionate about horses and eager to make a positive impact on horse welfare? Join our incredible Force-Free Horse Sanctuary Program, where you'll become part of a devoted team caring for our beautiful horses. Through positive reinforcement and force-free horsemanship skills, you'll help improve the lives of these magnificent animals.

Location: Atajate, Spain

Requirements: Age: 14-50; Language skill: basic English or basic Spanish

Fee: 392€ per week

Sometimes things don't go as planned but that doesn't mean they can't still be wonderful in their own way.

My parents and I had spent forever researching summer camps online. Finally, we picked out one where I could design games, animate (制作动画) characters, and learn other cool coding (编程) stuff.

My mom said, "I like the idea of you exercising that clever brain of yours. But I also want you to get plenty of fresh air." "Campers can choose to hike or swim every afternoon!" I said, as I clicked on the registration form.

My dad filled out the form, and weeks later, my parents dropped me off for what I thought would be a week of nonstop computer-coding fun.

I arrived at the check-in table at the same time as a camper of my age named Halley, who was wearing an adorable sunhat. Halley greeted, "We are in the same group - number

7." Led by an advisor, we followed the green arrows to the campsite.

I surprisedly found that it was so cool and woodsy along the path. I exchanged ideas with Halley about what might come out of the camp. Halley excitedly mentioned the little animals he loved to observe and something about night sky watching.

"You gave me the best idea," I said. "I'll base my characters on the animals you mentioned!" Halley laughed. "I might be missing something here. Who are these mysterious characters?"

"You know, the characters we'll be designing and animating on computers this week!" I said. "Uh, sorry. Still lost," said Halley. "Why would we be doing computer stuff at Nature Camp?"

It was then that I realised some errors must have been made. I must have accidentally clicked on the wrong online form! We immediately raced back to the welcome table to see if I could switch over to Tech Camp, but of course it was completely full.

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I forced a smile as we headed for our campsite.

"OK, I'll have a try," I looked at Halley thankfully.

1. 活动介绍；

2.视频要求；

3. 鼓励参加。

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3. 参考词汇：世遗泉州文化the UNESCO World Heritage culture of Quanzhou

Dear James,

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Two years ago, Song Fei's muscle pain was getting worse, despite years of gym exercise. A month after(practise)taijiquan, however, the pains that had been bothering her were slowly relieved. Song, 29, a Shanghai-based fitness vlogger (视频博主), has been sharing her changes after learningtaijiquan lifestyle-sharing platformXiaohongshu. Besides performing it each morning, she also integrates(element) of the Chinese martial art into her fitness courses.

China'staijiquan has become(increasing) popular as a form of mind-body exercise and stress reduction. Like Song, more young people are inheriting (继承) and developing ways to integrate the martial art into (variety) lifestyle applications. Master Li Guangjin, who created his own style oftaijiquan, emphasizes importance of maintaining health, combat (格斗), and relaxation through taijiquan practice. Visual designer Lin Xiaoxue has also experienced physical and mental benefits since she picked up taijiquan. She has designed some visual works(inspire) bytaijiquan. Additionally,taijiquan has influenced other fitness practices, such as ChiRunning, combines tai chi techniques with running(promote) injury prevention and mindfulness.

This integration of traditional wisdom into modern lifestyles (reflect) a growing interest in understanding the deeper meaning of life through taijiquan and related practices.

Granny fell ill before Valentine's Day. She had to1 our planned zoo trip, which she had been2 .

"Remember to say hi to the monkeys for me," Granny3 us up before we left. We did go and have fun, but I kept4 Granny could have been with us.

Tex spotted some5 and suggested taking a picture in front of them. While we said, "Cheese," Indi accidentally said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Granny!" This slip of the tongue (舌头) reminded me. I6 taking pictures of different animals and7 them into a zoo valentine for Granny. Everyone loved that.

At home, we 8 out the printed pictures on the table. Since it was 9 to fit so many pictures onto a heart-shaped card, we 10 to create a whole bunch of valentines, each card representing an animal.

11 , our print didn't have color ink, so we12 the black-and-white pictures with markers and made speech balloons for the animals. When we were done, I made a couple of13 on the cards and tied them together to make a book. It took forever to finish, but it turned out14 .

"Oh, you little sweet potatoes!" Granny smiled when we gave her our15 . "You sure did turn this lady's frown (眉头) upside down! I love you so much."

Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. Short naps, which last from 20 to 30 minutes at the right time, can benefit vitality and overall health in countless ways.

Short naps can boost mental functioning and memory, as well as improve vitality, attention and reaction time.  Because napping seems to improve creative thinking, some companies have attempted to introduce napping rooms.

What's more, it appears the brain uses nap time to process information gathered throughout the day. A study revealed that short naps also helped people become more confident and sensible, which resulted in better focus and efficiency at work. Napping may also lead to an improved ability to learn new skills, such as a golf swing. This is because these memories or skills are strengthened in the brain during sleep.

Studies show that more consistent sleep will help lower "fight or flight" chemicals in our bodies. As a result, our blood pressure and heart rates are normalized. Napping appears to help this process for some people.

 One condition associated with napping longer than 30 minutes is sleep inertia (睡后迟钝). This can harm cognitive function from several minutes up to half an hour. Long or late afternoon naps can lead to difficulties falling asleep during the night. 

So, to maximize benefits while reducing risks, please keep naps short in the early afternoon to avoid sleep inertia and nighttime sleep disruptions.

A. But napping can come with drawbacks as well.

B. The reason for this phenomenon is mostly unknown.

C. Therefore, that appears to enhance problem-solving abilities.

D. Short naps are also linked to increased productivity and creativity.

E. Napping can also be associated with a reduced risk of heart diseases.

F. Napping should not serve as an alternative for enough nighttime rest.

G. Besides for those aged 60 and up, longer naps may increase the risk for heart diseases.

A new study on 26 chimpanzees (黑猩猩) from zoos around the world found that chimpanzees can recognise family members and long lost friends even after decades of separation.

The participating chimpanzees were given juice while staring at a screen flashing side by side photos of other chimps. One animal from each pair of photos had lived with the group for at least a year, while the other was a stranger. An eye-tracking camera recorded where the participants were looking and for how long. Data showed their eyes rested longer on familiar groupmates, suggesting "rich recognition of each other."

There is also evidence that they became moreintent when shown a picture of a chimpanzee with whom they'd had more positive interactions, compared with conflicting relationships.

In the most impressive case, a 46-year-old chimpanzee named Louise repeatedly demonstrated "intense" attention upon seeing photographs of her sister Loretta and nephew Erin, whom she hadn't seen in more than 26 years. The team said Louise's results represent the longest-lasting social memory documented in any non-human animal to date.

"We tend to see ourselves as unique special creatures with incredible intellectual (智力的) capacities that are very different from other animals on earth," said Laura Simone Lewis, a postdoctoral fellow in Berkeley's psychology department and lead author of the study. "This study is showing us how similar we are to chimpanzees." She noted that the findings support the theory that long-term social memory in humans and modern day chimps has come from "our last common ancestor that lived somewhere between 5 to 7 million years ago" who also likely had long-term social memory.

Now that they have definitive evidence that these endangered species possess long-term social memories, researchers have more questions, including whether chimpanzees miss the individuals they're no longer with, especially their friends and family. "Our study doesn't determine they are doing this, but it raises questions about the possibility that they may have the ability to do so," Lewis said.

Five times stronger than steel, spider silk's unique qualities were recognised by the Ancient Greeks-and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering.

Now, one Japanese startup, Spiber, is exploring how spider web s could transform the clothing industry. The biotech company started by making a spider-silk-like material in the lab and has since expanded its fabric range to include more sustainable alternatives to wool and cashmere, says Kenji Higashi, head of business development at Spiber.

Spiders create web s by giving out liquid protein that will later change into silk. Kazuhide Sekiyama and Junichi Sugahara, Spiber's founders, decided to create a material that is identical to spider silk. They studied "thousands of different spider species," as well as other silk-producing species, and collected a database of silk varieties.

Having successfully produced the spider silk alternative, the team went on to develop a range of fabrics by changing the protein order. Spiber's fibers are made by fermenting(发酵) water, sugar and nutrients with specially modified microbes (改良微生物) in steel tanks to produce protein polymers to be made into a fiber. Later, the team discovered that the spider silk alternative shrinks(收缩) when wet, so they modified the protein to get a fiber with desirable properties, such as water proof and increased strength, which is suitable for an outdoor jacket.

Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It produces around 

2.1 billion metric tons of CO₂ every year. Higashi says Spiber's biodegradable products are predicted to generate just one-fifth of the carbon emissions of animal-based fibers once they are in mass production. And it is now developing a process that will transform abandoned clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.

Currently trying to expand its production and getting ready for a full commercial launch of its products, Spiber hopes its technology will help to "solve some of the big global challenges that we're facing," says Higashi.

Bruce Campbell, a retired electrical engineer, wanted to change the behavior of mankind by showing how we can recycle old things into new and practical and livable ones.

For about $220,000, he purchased a Greek airliner — a Boeing 727-400 — that logged about 40,000 flights in its peak. Before Campbell got his hands on his Boeing 727 and transformed it into the airplane home he lives in, this aircraft saw regular use as it transported all kinds of people to all sorts of destinations.

After the successful transform, he hosted a big DJ dance party with a couple of friends. The party, called Turbulence: A Dance Party at a 727 in the Woods, happened right on the wing! Guests who attended the party also got the opportunity to take a look at the airplane home. Overall, they got the attention of 14,000 Facebook users who were interested in what sounded like an incredible party.

This talented engineer got another airliner and started on his second airplane home during the beginning of 2018 on the Kyushu Island coast because he wanted it to serve as a safe place for the local community as well. Part of Bruce Campbell's vision was to make an airliner that doubled as a lifeboat in case tsunami (海啸) threats were issued. He wanted the general public to find out that planes are capable of surviving hundreds of years and the cruelest weather conditions thanks to its sealed pressure technology.

Campbell adored the excitement that he received when he recycled airplanes and hoped that people would seriously consider it after they got the chance to see his home during tours and events. He has posted on his website that it is his goal to "inspire a renaissance (复兴) of thought about how to employ this remarkable resource".

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

For this program, you'll need to apply to theFaculty of Education of McGill University.

Community ovens are a centuries-old tradition worldwide. There are actually records going back to the 12th century when home ovens were not 1 . The community ovens were places where people chatted together while their food was 2 .

Fast forward to today, Brickyard Bakery has3 the unique approach. It4 to bake cakes for customers and provides them with a warm place to stay while their cakes, which5 take four or more hours to bake, are in the oven. It's reported that due to the increasing cost of fuel, many individuals cannot6 to leave their ovens on that long.

Owner Ed Hamilton-Trewhitt told the BBC, "We've7 the idea of a community oven from ancient times. People can8 their cake base (胚) at home. But9 being baked in their own ovens, it can be10 to our bakery for a large amount of baking."

"It struck me that if one was11 about the energy costs of baking the Christmas cake, there would be lots more out there12 the same situation," he added. "In the big picture, it costs me so little but makes a massive13 . "

The response to this attempt has been so14 that Hamilton-Trewhitt has provided the15 until right before Christmas. After all, that's what being a good neighbor is all about.