At the end of 2020. Zhang Guimei, is the headmaster of Huaping High School for Girls, was honoured with the title "Role Model of the Times" in recognition of her devotion to the education for girls from poor families.
One day about twenty years ago. When she went to visit a student's home. Zhang noticed a girl sitting on the hillside. The girl, was only 13 years old, told Zhang a piece of news shocked Zhang a lot. She said that she was about to get married. Zhang then went to the girl's home and tried to persuade her parents to let the girl return to school. However, the girl's parents didn't agree. After that, Zhang was determined to set up a high school goal was to provide free education for girls.
After years of trying to raise funds, in 2008. Huaping High School for Girls, is a free public high school, was founded in Huaping. More than 1,800 graduates have been admitted to college since the school was built, is regarded as a miracle in the remote area.
According to a new study, regular exercise can improve your memory and thinking skills. You may have known that exercise is good for your heart and overall (fit). but now doctors say exercise can (additional) help you remember things.
As we get older, most of us have problems with memory, language and thinking skills. is called mild cognitive impairment (MCD). In most cases, such (problem) don't affect our daily life but we can realise (they). Exercising may slow down the rate of MCI and reduce the risk of getting dementia (in the later phase of life.
Unlike people with dementia, those with MCI can cope their regular routine, like getting dressed and preparing meals. However, they may have trouble (remember) such things as dates, appointments and where they have left their keys. And this may be the first step to dementia.
While there is no medicine (fight)against memory loss, scientists encourage people to do some aerobic exercise(有氧健身适动), like walking, running and swimming for total of 2.5 hours a week.
Actually, more than 6%of all people around the world have MCI, but as people get older, the rate (increase) and jumps to 37%of all over 85-year-olds.
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L=Linda S=Susan
L: Susan, what do you think of the sharing economy?
S: To be honest, I don't have a good impression of the sharing economy although many people around me believe (它对他们的日常生活有益)】
L: But what is it that leaves you a bad impression of it?
S: (不管你是否相信)，last year, I rented my room to a girl while I was visiting my cousin in London. However, when I came back, I found my room was in a mess. There was a huge tear in my sofa and two of my cups were broken. What's worse, I couldn't find that girl any more.
L: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. On the one hand, I must admit that (共享经济很容易受到滥用信任的影响), But on the other hand, the sharing economy is indeed a new trend of economy, as it is becoming more and more popular with people all over the world, especially the young.
S: You're right. (共享经
济似乎在影响着我们生活中的大多数领域), but I hope some regulations can be established to make it more secure and convenient.
L: Me, too.
