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Every time I think of the card attached with a picture, it reminds me that success is important, but why not sometimes just admit the journey, regardless of success or failure, and show our approval? Our approval may bring us another story, while for others, another chapter of life.

One month ago, I was temporarily appointed to be in charge of a class, when they just finished an important exam. A boy walking out of the classroom with his friends greeted me happily. The sunny smile on his face showed his confidence in the exam. He was Mark, a top A student. During the following days, Mark impressed me with his optimism in class and after class.

One Monday morning, as I rushed towards my office, I encountered Mark. We greeted each other, but his " good morning" face wasn' t as bright as usual. " Maybe he doesn' t like Monday as much as I do. " I thought jokingly.

At the office, Mark' s less-than-enthusiastic look reminded me of his sunny smile. Recalling the first time we met, I drew a boy with a broad smile and sparkling eyes. As a new teacher, pupils like Mark were my favourite. Personally, they learned by heart, and always met our expectations. Moreover, they were easily satisfied. Even a simple " Well done!" could brighten their day. To encourage students, I had my own award system, including empty cards, where I would write three or four sentences of encouragement based on students' individual situations.

As I enjoyed the pleasure of getting a new idea, I heard a knock at the door. It was Mark, dragging his feet with his head down, " Madam, I' m upset. " His words amazed me. What could make such an excellent student so down? I asked if he had problems with his friends, but he shook his head. Concerned, I inquired if he was being bullied, but received the same response.

" Do your parents put pressure on you?" I wondered. As for this question, Mark' s voice began to tremble and he lowered his head again, whispering, " They trust me and expect me to get better and better. I had been doing my best but I got the third place in the exam. "

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Hearing his words, I was lost in thought.

With my encouragement, Mark opened the card.

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2. 活动的注意事项；

3. 欢迎全校师生参加。

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A man in black jumps high and shows different poses before landing on the ground gracefully. He is Chinese dancer – choreographer Ma Jiaolong, has been making and sharing short videos of himself dancing in London since 2020. He simply considers that as a way of capturing (memory) of his life. Ma says he enjoys dancing outdoors, which brings him closer to nature. He also likes to interact strangers, who are curious about his performances.

Ma' s videos are circulating (wide) online, and he has received lots of messages from people from around the world. Many of those (watch) Ma' s videos are impressed by his (able) to dance his moves perfectly, even while in the air.

As Chinese classical dance involves movements based on martial arts, Ma has combined his dance moves with dazzling action. Ma has nearly 5 million followers on Douyin, major short-video platform in China, (know) as TikTok overseas. " Now, making and sharing short videos (become) a part of my life, and, most importantly, a great way (introduce) Chinese classical dance to more audiences, especially those overseas viewers, " says Ma.

In February 2010, Roger Lynn' s wife Veronica was diagnosed with lung cancer. Soon, she was1 to hospital. The diagnosis was depressing and the2 in the hospital only made things more difficult.

" Her room was at the far end of the floor, and felt like a dark and3 corner, " Lynn remembered.

One day, as Lynn was sitting with his wife, a nurse named Jennifer came in and4 some good news: A room with a window had been5 and she wanted Lynn' s wife to have it.

" She led me into the room, which was filled with6 , and through the window there was a/an7 of the Olympic Mountains serving as backdrop for the whole scene, " Lynn said.

The new room8 the feelings of their previously bad experience of being in the hospital day after day. But a week later, Veronica took a turn for the9 . She developed a blood clot (血栓), and then10 . The next day, Lynn took flowers to the nurses' station as an expression of11 for their support over the past two weeks. When he arrived, Jennifer12 Lynn and took him by the hand.

" She told me what a(n)13 it had been to care for Veronica and her family. She had been touched by the experience and was14 saddened by her death, " Lynn said. " Jennifer didn' t have to find me that day when the room became15 . But she did, and her kindness was light in a dark and painful time. "

How to Boost Your Memory

The brain might be the place where memories are stored, and its memory capacity (容量) can be enlarged. Taking steps to improve your lifestyle in the following four areas will help keep your mind sharp.

● Exercise helps with the activity of brain cells and also helps reduce the risk of brain diseases. It also helps brain cells repair themselves and their connections to other brain cells. Memory can improve in both brain-healthy older adults and with mild brain disorder after a 12-week exercise program.

●Getting sugar from fruits and vegetables instead of products with added sugars is healthier for body and brain. Too much sugar restricts blood flow to the brain and can even cause brain illness. The real brain foods are those called the mind diet.

●Sleep is critical for memory formation, especially long-term memory formation. That' s because when you' re asleep, the brain, runs the tape of what it recorded during the day, gets rid of information that isn' t relevant and then stores other information for the long term. The more you can keep a regular sleep schedule, the better off your brain and the rest of you will be.

●Challenging your brain is of great benefit, too. Maybe you' re a crazy bridge player, a crossword puzzle lover or a regular lecturer. To get the most memory boost out of puzzles or intellectual activities, the key is to keep things fresh and challenging. New and challenging activities help form new pathways in the brain.

A. Exercise can build your body and improve your working efficiency.

B. Many lifestyle factors can have a positive effect on promoting your memory.

C. That' s why people diagnosed with sleep disorders are at higher risk of memory decline.

D. Regular physical activities protect memory and thinking skills.

E. All the mentally engaging activities can help keep our minds active.

F. It emphasizes brain healthy intake of nutrients instead of high calories or sugars.

G. Long-term memory is essential for students who need to master large amounts of knowledge.

If a president, a philosopher, and one of the best-selling writers told the same secret of their success, would you try to follow it too? What if the secret was something you already knew how to do? In fact, you probably do it every day. Here' s what Friedrich Nietzsche wrote: " It is only ideas gained from walking that have any worth. " Thomas Jefferson: " Walking is the best possible exercise. " Charles Dickens: " If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and die. "

Researchers have found quite a lot of connections between walking and producing ideas. A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting. According to the study, walking outside—compared with on a treadmill (跑步机)—produces the highest-quality ideas.

The movement aspect of walking is obviously key. Our creative thinking is triggered (触发) by physical movement, which is exactly why walking with your dog, a friend, or alone—feeds creative thinking.

The scenery is almost as important as the sweat. Breaking your routine with a walk can be acatalyst for fresh understanding of problems or projects. Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your familiar surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities. You can walk through a tree-filled neighborhood. You can walk through a park and observe people joking or birds singing. Being inside, you' re more likely to be lifeless, which means you don' t have enough energy to wonder or create.

So instead of setting a fitness goal, why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking? Involve yourself more closely in your surroundings. Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, and to notice the way people move and the way the sun reflects in a river.

Amazon will let customers at some Whole Foods stores pay with a simple wave of their hands.

The company announced it is bringingpalm scanners(掌纹扫描仪) to one of its Whole Foods stores in Seattle, with plans to roll out the new payment system to eight stores in the Seattle area in the coming months. Customers will hold their hands above the scanner for a contact-free payment method.

The scanners are alreadyavailable(可用的) at one of those Seattle stores — its Madison Broadway location. Amazon plans to increase availability further after this first test run. " We' re always looking for new ways to improve the shopping experience for our customers, " said Arun Rajan, chief technology officer at Whole Foods.

To make use of the new service, customers will give Whole Foods their bank card information to make a connection with their palm print. They can choose to use a different payment method, such as cash, check or other bank cards, in later visits.

Amazon has already tried the system, which it calls Amazon One, at some of its own stores in Seattle, including Amazon Go and Amazon Go Grocery, which have allowed customers to pick the things they want and then leave the store without checking out, assensors(传感器) and cameras tracktheir purchases.

That checkout-free technology has beencriticized(批评) as a way to avoid the need for workers.

Whole Foods said this new palm scanner will not have any effect on employment in the stores where it is offered.

" Amazon One is an additional payment choice at checkout, and Whole Foods Market Team Members will continue to maintain all of their present responsibilities, " said the company' s statement.

Sarah Park has known about the effect of music on the brain since a young age. The 13-year-old, who has been playing violin since she was 4, says she noticed its positive effect on those around her, especially her grandmother, who suffered from a mental health illness.

Now, Sarah Park, the middle-schooler hopes to use music therapy (疗法) to help others struggling with mental health. Her invention, Spark Care+, earned her the title of America's Top Young Scientist at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 19, 2021. " I was pretty shocked when they announced my name as the grand prize winner, " Park said. " I am excited and thrilled with what's to come next with Spark Care+. "

Spark Care+ requires participants to respond to a series of questions based on the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale, designed to assess the person's mental state. The device's inbuilt sensors record vital mental health indicators, such as heart rate and blood pressure. Spark Care+ 's AI (Artificial Intelligence) component analyzes the information and recommends the appropriate music to help lift the participant's spirits. It also monitors its impact on the listener.

In addition to being an inventor, Park is also a musical prodigy (天才) who has won several violin competitions, including the Florida state championship. She also plays the piano and is a math champion. The teenaspires to be an innovator and researcher in the medical field using technology and robotics. Her advice to other young scientists? " Dream big, ask questions, and anything is possible. "

Now in its 14th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge is an annual national competition that invites students in grades 5-8 to find a unique solution to an everyday problem. In addition to the well-renowned title of " America's Top Young Scientist" , the grand prize winner receives a special guidance of a 3M scientist, a $25, 000 cash prize, and a special destination trip. The second and third place winners each receive $1, 000 in prize money and a special destination trip.

Summer Courses for Students

Welcome to the UK' s Top-Ranked Multi-Campus. Summer School, we will provide an outstanding summer experience in a multi-national fun and secure setting. As students, you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of stimulating courses with like-minded people in famous academic environments.

Course 1: General English

Time: June 11 to July 2

Instructor: Leah Roesch

Our creative and student-centered lessons will help you improve your all-round ability in English. By engaging in interesting and stimulating tasks, projects and activities, you are challenged to activate your language knowledge and further develop your social skills.

Course 2: Introduction to Leadership

Time: July 19 to August 1

Instructor: Christina DePasquale

We explore the foundations and qualities that will make each of you become effective leaders. During this exciting two-week programme, we do research on well-known historical leadership figures and the characteristics that made them successful.

Course 3: Introduction to STEM

Time: June 21 to July 3

Instructor: Edith Freni

What could be better than building your English while arousing your passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics? Students who study STEM have the unique chance to study at a school that is frequently shortlisted as the best public school in the United Kingdom.

Course 4: Future Engineers

Time: June 15 to June 28

Instructor: Marshall Duke

Are you passionate about mathematics and physics? Do you want to learn how to bring them together to solve real world challenges? With the course, your theoretical knowledge will be stretched and enhanced, creating the groundwork for a fantastic career in engineering.