Robert Downey Jr. is famous for being a beloved Hollywood actor, but now he is adding "robotics environmentalist" to his list of good qualities. Earlier this week, the Iron Man actor took to the stage at the Amazon Re: Mars conference in Las Vegas to announce the creation of his new foundation which will use nanotechnology (纳米技术) and robotics as a means of cleaning up the planet.
Downey Jr. did not show many details on how the organization will begin its clean-up job, but a website went live shortly after the actor's announcement. As of right now, the website only includes a sign-up sheet for future newsletters and latest news, but Downey Jr. says that he will be spending the next 11 months working together with UN experts and building up the organization so the group can get to work by April 2020.
After that, Downey Jr. says that "between robotics and nanotechnology we could probably clean up the planet noticeably, if not entirely, within a decade." Downey Jr. also explained how his failure to look after the environment in the past is now inspiring him to take action, "I have this quiet sense of crisis (危机)," he said, according to reporters. "I'm a person who spends a lot of energy on things like plane trips, but I want to change." Regardless of the actor's plan, Downey Jr's net worth is about $81 million-more than enough to start tidying up the planet.
The Re: Mars conference, which stands for "Machine learning, Automation, Robotics and Space", hosted a lot of speakers who gave lectures on the benefits of artificial intelligence. In addition to announcing the start of his organization, Downey Jr. also talked about how he and his wife Susan will be the managing producers of a new documentary series on the wonders of AI.
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One of the most exciting parts of senior year is deciding where your class will go on your senior trip. It's a time when you get to relax and celebrate getting through the past thirteen years with your class. Many schools use money their class has saved over the years and organization of the trip is done with the student union and teachers. If your school doesn't organize class trips, you can gather your closest friends and take a trip.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is the center of the entertainment industry. In Los Angeles enjoy Universal Studios amusement park and Hollywood Walk of Fame for entertainment.
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida is a great location to go for your senior trip. It is the home of Walt Disney World, where thrill seekers can-enjoy the roller-coasters and other rides. Others may want to enjoy the environment and Disney atmosphere, which is enjoyable for adults and children alike.
Salt Lake City
For a colder trip, spend the days skiing and take the evening to curl up (蜷作一团) in front of a fire and socialize in the mountains of Utah. Try different restaurants in the area or visit local attractions for a change of pace. Most ski popular holiday centers close for the season in mid-April so if this is a choice, plan for the trip in March or earlier.
New York City
New York City, the Big Apple, is a great location for students that attend countryside schools. Students that live in farm country without the noise of a large city will enjoy the action that is happening continuously, no matter what time of day or night. Students can visit well-known areas such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, along with visiting some museums. There are multiple hotels and restaurants to suit any tastes.
Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new study. American psychologists (心理学家) looked at nearly 50 years of data testing whether facial expressions can lead people to feel the emotions related to those expressions. They found smiling made people feel happier; frowning (皱眉) made them feel angrier or sadder.
However, the effects are not so strong, and the researchers warn this should hardly be held up as a way to offset weak mental health conditions like depression. Lead researcher Nicholas Coles said: "Ordinary wisdom tells us that we can feel a little happier if we simply smile. Or that we can get ourselves in a more serious mood if we frown. But psychologists have actually disagreed about this idea for over 100 years."
The research team says the disagreements became more pronounced in 2016, when 17 teams of researchers failed to copy a well-known experiment showing that the physical act of smiling can make people feel happier. Coles said: "Some studies have not found evidence that facial expressions can influence emotional feelings. But we can't focus on the results of any one study. Psychologists have been testing this idea since the early 1970s, so we wanted to look at all the evidence."
Using a data technique called meta-analysis (荟萃分析), the team collected data from 138 studies testing more than 11, 000 people from all around the world. The results of the meta-analysis suggest that facial expressions have a small influence on feelings.
Coles added: "We don't think that people can smile their way to happiness. But these findings are exciting because they provide evidence about how the mind and the body affect each other to shape our experience of emotion. We still have a lot to learn about these effects, but this meta-analysis put us a little closer to understanding how emotions work."
How to stay healthy living in a city
Staying in a city is a great way to live a safer and more environmentally friendly lifestyle. City living provides you with plenty of chances to stay healthy. You're only a few steps away from being your healthiest self!
Invest (投资) in a bike to save time and money traveling. While cars seem faster, you can have more mobility by riding a bike. Check and see if your city has any bike routes built into the street that allow you to travel more safely.
Search online or look through your local newspaper advertisements to see if gym or fitness club near you. While gyms are a bit more expensive, you can get special equipment. If anything, exercising in a busier place can help you feel more motivated (有动力的).
Run to stay in shape. If you don't feel like driving or biking, running can also be a great choice for getting from place to place. Whenever you go out make sure that you're running in comfortable shoes and wearing a reflective shirt.
Plan healthy meals for each week. Create a calendar for mealtime, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So you can shop for what you need early on. If you're going to be busy on a certain day of the week, choose a frozen meal instead.
A. Join a local gym to stay healthy.
B. Travel by bike instead of car to get places.
C. Don't worry about the places being too crowded.
D. Check the area in walking distance from your home.
E. Order from healthier restaurants instead of going for fast food.
F. Decide ahead of time what you'd like to eat throughout the week.
G. Use the large number of sidewalks around you to get some exercise.
Sophie is blind and went to my elementary school. She changed the way I think about people. She showed me that you shouldn't 1them without getting to know them. The minute she said2to me, I knew that we would become great friends.
We met on the bus. She sat next to me. She could not3, she had trouble talking sometimes and she couldn't4well. I was nervous, so I5how to talk to her. When she turned to6me and said hi to me, I knew right then we would become good friends. She7my name and my appearance. I made a stuttering (结巴) reply at first. After a while, I8found the words and started to describe9the best I could so she could10me.
She told me what her family was like and her11She liked singing and playing the piano. She read Braille. She began12at age eight and won many Braille prizes. It took me a while to13the fact that Sophie would sit next to me for the year. It's14to remember that on the bus we15together, talked about school and homework, and even played games.
I was16when I first saw her. I judged her too17Now I have entirely changed my18. She can do anything I can do19she is blind. We will always be20, since she said hi to me on the bus.
In order to encourage literacy (读写能力) among kids who are more used to playing on their smart devices.
LA County (library) are no longer
charging library late fees for young readers. To make it even (easy) for the kids 
their schools have also signed up for library cards for them.
For those already have a late fee balance, the library offers a unique way to pay it back by reading it away.
Kids can now go to their local library and tell the librarian that they would like (pay) off their balance. In turn, the Librarian will start a timer and for every hour kids spends reading,$5 (take) off of their debt. At least 100 students every week (read) away their debt and a total of 3, 500 blocked accounts have been cleared. This debt relief can also be used for paying off lost or (damage) books as well.
The program has already had a major effect readership in the county. 15,000 kids have used their new library cards and parents said they allowed their children to check out books due to the (decide).
seems that the smell of old books can still have a place in the younger generation's hearts — they just need a bit of encouragement.
1）举行时间；
2）印象最深的比赛项目；
注意：1）词数80左右, 开头已为你写好；
2）可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Hi Mike,
I hope everything goes well with you!
Yours,
Li Hua
