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As a country has a long history of producing great writers, Ireland's rural beauty has great influence on people and traditions. Its beautiful rural scenery stirs your every sense, （make）people unwilling to leave. The peaceful landscape, along with the rolling mountains, （be）a grand visual feast. The waves and seabirds play music by the sea. （bathe）in sunshine on a quiet morning, you can breathe in the scent of the flowers. Tasting a glass of wine and （tradition）food is essential. All these lead to the formation of traditional （custom）in Ireland, music, dancing and dining （include）. If you're lucky to introduce （you）to a friendly face, you will get an opportunity to experience local culture and traditions person.

"A new student is waiting in your room." My principal told me. "Name's Mary. I'll talk to you about her." I nodded, some materials in my hands. "Fine," I said. "We're making valentine envelopes, a good way for her to get 1 ."

She sat in the back of the room, her hands 2 in her lap （大腿）. "Welcome, Mary. I'm glad you are in our room." No 3 . "Mary." I said again, with a smile. She raised her head and looked into my eyes. The smile on my face 4 . Dear God, I thought, what on earth happened to this little girl? The eyes in that face were unexpectedly empty as if her world were coming to an end.

The bell rang, little time to worry about Mary. After 5 Mary into her desk, I distributed materials and then hurried to the office. There I learned weeks ago, her mother 6 a serious illness, unconscious in bed. She had been 7 since. "What can I do?" I stammered. "I've never known a child like this before." "Give her 8 ," the principal suggested.

I returned and grabbed a chance to explain this to my students, urging them to be patient and kind towards her. "It may be a long time 9 she joins us, but you can do your bit." How loving they could be once they understood. On Valentine's Day, Mary's envelopes overflowed. We expected her to cheer up a bit, but still she was silent without any facial 10 .

Later on a March day, my children noticed the flowers 11 and advised making flower baskets! It was something to lift our 12 . Remembering the valentine incident, I expected nothing from Mary; 13 , I encouraged her to try. Soon, a boy exclaimed: "Look at Mary's basket. So pretty!" I was dumbfounded at its beauty, asking how she managed it. She looked at me with the shining eyes of any 14 girl and replied "Mother loved flowers."

"Thank you, God, you've given us a 15 ." I knelt and put my arms around Mary. Ever since, I've kept the flowers in my desk just to remind me of Mary and of the lasting power of love.

Whether you have small dreams or high expectations, setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life. . 

Find out your life goals. Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life. What do you want to achieve today, in a year, and in your lifetime? The answers to these questions can be as general as "I want to be happy" or "I want to help people". .

Set specific goals. Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to achieve. Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it. . For example, "Be healthier" is too big and vague （模糊的）to be a helpful goal. "I want to eat more vegetables, and I want to run a marathon" is better.

Write out your goals. Be detailed, be clear, and include your steps. . Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently. This will help keep you motivated（有动力的）. 

.You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals, but take the time to reconsider your smaller goals. Are you achieving them according to your timeline? Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals? Allow yourself the flexibility （灵活性）to make some small changes to your goals. 

A. Adjust your goals 

B. Track and measure your progress 

C. Having a plan will help push you ahead 

D. Writing them down tends to make them a little more real 

E. Consider what you hope to achieve in 10, 15, or 20 years 

F. Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful 

G. Remember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals 

"When I think of England, I think of the queen taking her dogs for walk in the countryside," says Carsten Haferkamp, a dog-owning German working in London. Data from Tractive, a firm that provides GPS tracking for pets, show that Britons walk their dogs more than their European neighbors do.

The British love for dog-walking may have more to do with the walking than the dogs. Britons are big walkers – they came fifth in the world in a study in 2017, the highest in Europe. Dogs provide walkers with company and a purpose, so it may be that walking encourages dog-ownership. 

But Julien Dugnoille, an expert at Exeter University, suspects dog-walking has a deeper significance. Dogs, he suggests, are a useful aid to a socially awkward nation. "Britons tend to have a chat with strangers and exchange a few jokes and comments about the weather without putting themselves in danger."

A tradition among the British nobles of owning and training dogs also leads Dr Dugnoille to assume that dog-walking is a way to keep ancient honor. "When people in the park say Max is very well-behaved," says Dr Dugnoille, "that is a way to show their authority in the art of dog training compared to those dog owners who are not in control of their own dog."

But it's not just about showing off, in his view. He believes walking with one's best friend creates a time and space where dogs and humans meet as species and connect as individuals.

Still, Britons should not congratulate themselves too much on their behavior towards their dog companions. According to Dr Carri Westgarth of Liverpool University, "People say that a dog needs a walk every day, but they will find reasons why their dog doesn't need a walk. They'll say: he's got company indoors, he's nervous or he doesn't like the rain."

Have you heard of shikumen houses （石库门）in Shanghai？It is a type of architecture that combines Western culture and traditional Chinese residential characteristics. It uses stone as door frames （门框）and solid wood in black lacquer （漆）as door leaves （门扇）. Over the past 100 years，many significant historical events have been seen in shikumen houses, such as the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 1921. 

Unfortunately, many Shanghai locals don't even know about shikumen houses, and they are disappearing due to the development of the city. To make a difference, a group of students from Shanghai International Studies University has established a studio called "Meeting Shikumen". "We probably can't stop them from disappearing," said Mei Zi, 18, the leader of the group. "But we want to let more people know that shikumen houses exist."

Starting in 2022, the students opened accounts on WeChat and Instagram to share information about shikumen houses, such as the significance of their architectural design and how they reflect Shanghai culture. To draw more young people's attention to shikumen houses, they also created original IP figures called "Kuku" and "Tiantian". The students even created a series of WeChat stickers of Kuku and Tiantian, which now have been used by more than 10,000 people.

"This project has become a tradition of our university and will be carried on by students," Mei said. "In the future, we want to interact with international students in Shanghai, by taking them on theme tours of shikumen houses, to share shikumen with people from various cultures."

When White met the pit bull puppy in 2018, Darby was young, playful, strong as an ox. Then, in the summer of 2019, came Darby's date with destiny.

White was fishing in Northern California's Bodega Bay. He left Darby, then a year old and 100 pounds, in the parked car with windows down, while he cast his line a few yards away. The fish weren't biting, White recalls, until, suddenly, they were.

At first, White thought he had hooked a stingray. But as he reeled （绕线）it in, he realized it was a seven gill shark, about 6 feet long. Not uncommon, but still dangerous. He brought it close and carefully unhooked it, expecting it to swim away. It didn't. The shark bit his ankle.

All of a sudden there was blood everywhere, says White. He yelled for help, hoping the fishermen down the beach could hear. But they didn't seem to know what was going on. Fortunately, Darby did. He jumped out of the car and ran toward the water. He ran right up to the shark and sank his teeth into its gills （鱼鳃）.

"That just made the shark bite down harder," Mr. White says. Darby backed off, then regrouped and attacked the shark's tail. The shark released its grip （紧抓）, and White managed to push it into shallow water, where it swam off. "The whole thing took less than a minute," White says, "but it left plenty of damage." White was able to stop the bleeding and get to a hospital, where he learned that the wound was very severe.

That would've been the end of it, had Darby's story not gone viral. White was contacted by NBC News and CNN. That's when the countless cash offers started to come in. But the big dog was not for sale.

Magazines make great reading materials for kids. Libraries often have a large selection of periodicals （期刊）for every age group and reading level, and for many areas of interest. And some magazines may even have issues going back years and even decades! Below is a list of some of them! 

Military Kids Life

It is about finding the bright side of life as a military kid! Inside each quarterly issue, your child will encounter inspiring stories, articles, and photographs! （8 to 16 years）

Faces

With articles, folk tales, and hands-on projects, Faces magazine takes young readers around the world for an honest and objective view of how children in other regions live. （9 to 14 years）

Make

Make magazine publishes tested projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges. （9 to 18 years）

Brio

Brio magazine for teen girls has a fresh new look that includes more pages filled with inspiring profiles, cultural insights, health & beauty tips, faith-filled features and added fun! （13 to 18 years）

Please note: Though all the magazines on this list are written for children, some issues may contain content that you may feel inappropriate for your child. As always, please review all reading materials before giving them to your child to read. 

1. 你是否愿意让人工智能替你完成学习任务及其原因。

2. 你在生活中是怎样利用高科技产品的。

3. 祝愿Jim学业进步。

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人工智能：AI (Artificial Intelligence) 高科技产品：high-tech products

Dear Jim,

Yours,

Li Jin

Just like everyone, I have experienced ups and downs in my life. I am an aerospace engineer from India. I was told by my relatives, close friends and others that it was hard for a non-IT student to pursue a master's degree in IT and graduate from a US university.

I had never taken courses related to computers or programming. I was never interested in being a programmer, but things changed. I became socaptivated by the convenience IT has brought to our life that I made up my mind to chase a master's degree in IT.

At first, I came across too many difficulties and setbacks. Coming from a middle-class family, the huge cost per credit was a big issue. My English accent was terrible. Most importantly, the course seemed impossible at first. Although I felt so discouraged and frustrated, I never thought of giving up.

Then I decided to choose my university because it promised its students to help them learn practically. During my first month, it was difficult to understand the Americans' accent and finish my assignments. But I never gave in. I walked two miles to the university every day so that I could use my travel money to buy a meal. I started looking for jobs and I got an offer to work as a student assistant, which meant lifting benches and chairs every day.

I took all these challenges as my chances, and I believed that hard work was my strength. Right now I am graduating with a GPA of 3.96/4 and a job offer from a multinational company that has asked me to start right after graduation.

When you have a dream to realize, there is nothing that can stop you. All you need is the diligence and persistence. Hard work always pays off. Having a determined will is also necessary.

It has become acceptable for people to say that women work less than men and therefore deserve less! It may have been true in the past when women were expected to stay at home and look after children, but women have changed over the years. They have "come out"! Gone are the days when they toiled the kitchen stove all day long; they are now aware of their needs and are willing to fight for them. They expect to be given the respect they deserve, both at home and at work. They have realized their intellectual potential and have determined to do something about it!

Women on two wheels have become a familiar sight on the roads of most Asian countries during the past few years. It is common to find a woman taking her children on her bicycle to school and then reach her office in time. She has become a major part in family decisions in every aspect and how those decisions are carried out. It would have been unimaginable a few years ago!

It is rather difficult to combine a career and a decent home life, "super woman" though she is. She needs to feel supported and fulfilled. She may arrive at work feeling as if she has already done a full day's work. If colleagues doubt her commitment to her job, she will feel sad. At the same time, women of today expect their partners to contribute towards childcare and household chores.

Today's women are learning to avoid situations that make them feel more stressed and it is a hard struggle. Despite all this, the new woman, "the superpower" has arrived. She still believes in the power and value of a family unit and she holds it in high esteem（尊重）.

How do consumers access, buy and use their favorite products and services? The answer to the seemingly simple question is changing. Traditionally, people often see ownership as the most desirable way to have access to products. However, an increasing number of consumers are paying to temporarily access or share products and services rather than buy or own them Customer behavior towards many goods and services changes from ownership to sharing. This transformation of people's consumption, habits has made sharing economy grow and it seems that some individuals and companies have already benefited from this trend.

Growth in sharing systems bas particularly been fueled by the Internet with the rise of social media systems. Anyone can be part of the sharing economy. It is reported that of the 44 percent of U.S. adults who are familiar with the sharing economy, 86 percent say it makes life more affordable, 83 percent say it makes life more convenient and efficient, and 78 percent say it builds a stronger community. The central idea of group consumption is simple: Obtain value which remains in goods or services that are not entirely used by their owners. 

A recent survey from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the largest professional service firm in the world, shows this so-called "sharing economy" is growing faster than ever. Although we are not sure about the current size of this market, by 2025, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the sharing economy could represent $335 billion in profit worldwide. Nowadays, well-known examples of successful corporations built on group consumption systems include Airbnb, a San Francisco-based online accommodations marketplace, and Zipcar, a car sharing brand that is now part of the vehicle rental service company.

The speed of its growth suggests that the sharing economy might represent a serious threat to established industries, due to fewer purchases in conventional markets. For consumers, it seems to bold the advantage to unite cost reduction, benefit expansion, convenience and environmental consciousness in one type of consumption. Companies therefore should understand the new situation and manage their operating system in order to adapt to current and future business models to provide new sources of profits within this growing area of the sharing economy.

A lot of people think that college is all about getting good grades, but there are a lot of other things you could be doing to make your college experience more pleasant.

Always make study friends

It's way better to study with someone else rather than by yourself! If you have trouble focusing when studying, this will keep you off your phone and any other distractions, and you will feel the responsibility of actually studying since another person's time is at stake. Make sure you are arranging study sessions with the people in your class. You can make group chats through different platforms for you to meet in the library or online.

Attend your professors' office hours

Professors always have an enormous influence on your educational path. So, make sure they are getting to know you both as a person and as a student. Therefore, office hours are the perfect time for you to come to ask questions and show an interest in their class. Even if you don't have good grades, it shows that you are trying hard, and they love that.

Check your email

Please make sure you have a valid email address. Almost everything you do in college will involve your email. This is how most professors and every other person in the university community will communicate with you and vice versa (反之亦然).

Review the material that you didn't understand

Let's be real: There are two or three days a week when we just feel out of it. We often simply feel a lot of tiredness and very little motivation. It becomes very hard for us to learn something new or remember it. That is OK and every college student feels this way sometimes!

The important thing here is how we make up for the lost time to still have good grades in our classes, and I can give you a very easy strategy to follow. The key is to review the topic or material you were supposed to understand in class later that same day. Please do this!

One of my neighbors used to have a beautiful tree in her front yard. Her dad had planted it for her 1 it was nothing more than a little branch and several years later it started to 2 towards the sky at an amazing speed. Soon it blessed her with cooling 3 in the summer and glorious, golden leaves in the fall.

When the two-day snowstorm struck our town, heavy snow4 the tree's branches that were still full of leaves. The weight split that lovely tree down the5 . It was so sad seeing half of it6 on the ground after the storm. When I talked to my neighbor later, she said that the damage had been too much and that the7 tree would have to be cut down.8 , she had saved a few seedlings from it that she hoped to9 in the future.

Still, it was a shock to drive by her house the other day and see 10 but a stump (树桩) in her front yard. I missed that tree. I missed its branches, its leaves 11 in the afternoon sun. I missed seeing its limbs (树枝) reach towards the heavens. I thought that the stump would be a sad 12 of its loss for a long time to come.

My wonderful neighbor had another plan, 13 . When I drove by her home today I saw a tiny bird feeder sitting on that stump and a colorful songbird having its 14 . It was such an affirmation (肯定) of life. It was such a joy to 15 . I could feel my heart 16 .

Life by its very nature is a 17 bag. It hands us both beauty and tragedy, love and loss, 18 and pain. What we do with it, however, is up to us. We can let it 19 us in two, or we can use even its hardest times to make our 20 stronger and our hearts more loving. We can spend it complaining or we can use it to help others.

—I haven't made up my mind. It's still ____.