Antarctica
Going to Antarctica, one of the remotest destinations on the planet, is not an easy（or affordable）endeavor. Perhaps the difficulty is part of the attraction-the seventh continent remains at the top of many travelers' wish lists. The striking white desert, with its dramatic, snowy peaks and vibrant turquoise water, as well as its exotic wildlife, including emperor penguins and Weddell seals, can truly offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Hawaii
Hawaii is underrated. To be sure, it is a gorgeous place with breathtaking sunrise and sunset, and every beach is seemingly prettier than the next, but its beauty goes much deeper than its preternatural appearance. Extraordinary beaches-some even boast green and black sand（Papakolea Beach and Punalu'u Beach, respectively）-have their expected appeal, but visitors who take time to venture out away from the coast quickly discover Hawaii's charms are everywhere.
Canada
Skiing, surfing, hiking and the Northern Lights, eclectic cuisine, world-class shopping, diverse and rich cultures—this is Canada. The 13 provinces and territories make up the world's second—largest country by the total area. It has something wonderful for every type of traveler. Nature lovers take solace in mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and the Atlantic or Pacific coastlines while sophisticated eaters nosh at Michelin-starred restaurants and hole-in -the-wall restaurants alike.
Singapore
Travelers don't want to spend any more time in an airport than they have to. But Singapore Changi Airport is not an ordinary airport. While the rest of the world was staying at home, Singaporean locals had paid to hang out at Changi Airport, whether it was co-working in one of the lounges or camping alongside the world's highest indoor waterfall, which opened in 2019.
Mary had struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts and feelings ever since she was a child. She was often told that she was "too quiet" or "too shy", and as she grew older, she became increasingly self-conscious about her inability. It wasn't that she didn't have anything to say — far from it. Mary's mind was constantly racing with ideas and observations, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't seem to get the words out.
"Mary, I need to talk to you," Mr. Thompson, the boss of Mary's new company, said one day, his voice serious. Mary's heart sank. "Don't worry," Mr. Thompson said, noticing Mary's panic. "It's not that kind of conversation. I just wanted to talk to you about something that's been on my mind lately."
He paused for a moment, collecting his thoughts. "I've noticed that you've been struggling a bit lately. It seems like you're having a tough time communicating with customers. I hear that you're proficient at writing. So why not join our Advertising Department? Besides, I have another suggestion…"
Mary kept nodding, unable to find the words to express her gratitude.
Following Mr. Thompson's suggestion, Mary joined a writing competition. She had always been a talented writer, and she knew that she had the potential to create something truly special. So she set to work, pouring her heart and soul into her essay. The words started flowing, and Mary found herself writing with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose.
The judges of the competition were amazed by Mary's essay, and they selected it as the winner. Mary was thrilled, and she was grateful to have finally found the right way to do a good job.
Many artists draw with pens and brushes, but few "paint" with knives. Wang Jing, a woman from Shenyang city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has been engaged in this art form for 27 years.
In 1995, Wang was inspired by an accidental cut by a knife on a piece of red paper, which left a white line, and believed that she may have created something out of the ordinary. Using knives and paper, she then completed a painting of a pair of peacocks that later became a source of motivation for her 27-year endeavor.
Unlike traditional paintings, onto which colors are "added", "knife painting" requires the painter to use blades（刀锋）to take away colors on specially made coated paper. "Knife painters" apply varied pressure on the paper in different directions to create different colors and tones. "Painting on paper with knives is a delicate art and each line in the painting is as thin as a hair," said Wang, adding that once the marks arc left on the paper, they cannot be covered, so it requires the painter to be completely absorbed in the work.
The novel art form was known to few people just after Wang created it. Even Wang herself was not expecting to make it something big at the beginning. But thanks to her huge enthusiasm for the art form, she has persisted with it for the past 27 years. So far, she has completed hundreds of paintings about auspicious Chinese culture, figures, landscape, flowers and birds, of which her favorite is a 2. 8—meter—long painting that depicts 20 lifelike egrets（白鹭）. Wang said she will continue working in the craft and make it known across the world.
"The arrival of ChatGPT will push educators to focus more on teaching subjects that technology is not good at. " Andreas Schleicher said, who is director of education and skills for the Organization of Economic Co—operation and Development. He welcomes this development and thinks it gives people the chance to concentrate less on tasks that technology can also do well.
The future is not about technology vs humans. The future is about integrating technology with humans. ChatGPT pushes us to think harder of what makes us human.
"The world no longer rewards you just for what you know. Baidu knows everything. The world rewards you for what you can do with what you know, and ChatGPI pushes us to work harder on this. If students are only as smart as a smartphone, it means educators are not doing enough. People should focus on developing human skills that actually are important, such as imagination and creativity. " Schleicher said in an interview with China Daily on the sidelines of the World Digital Education Conference.
The arrival of artificial intelligence（AI）really pushes people to think hard about what education is and the purpose it serves, as well as what knowledge, skills, attitudes and values humans have that complement（补充）artificial intelligence.
ChatGPT is not connected to the Internet, so it can't replace search engines. Search engines such as Google or Baidu simply extract（提取）knowledge, while ChatGPT goes a step further and analyzes a search before providing a single answer.
As a device, ChatGPT is going to make learning much more interesting and powerful, but as a purpose and objective, humans need to work very hard to win that race with technology.
Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and -take. Sometimes you' re the one giving support, . Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. It's as important for you to be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends. Here are some tips helping you nurture your friendships.
Be a good listener. . Then while listening, let the other person know you are paying close attention through eye contact, body language and occasional brief comments such as, "That sounds fun. " When friends share details of hard times or difficult experiences, be empathetic, but don't give advice unless your friends ask for it.
Show that you can be trusted. Being responsible, reliable and dependable is key to forming strong friendships. . Follow through on commitments you've made to your friends. When your friends share confidential information, keep it private.
. Building a close friendship takes time—together. Make an effort to see new friends regularly, and to check in with them in between meet ups. You may feel awkward the first few times you talk on the phone or get together, but this feeling is likely to pass as you get more comfortable with each other.
Manage your nerves with mindfulness. You may find yourself imagining the worst of social situations, and you may feel tempted to stay home. Use mindfulness exercises to reshape your thinking. Each time you imagine the worst, pay attention to how often the embarrassing situations you're afraid of actually take place. .
Investing time in making friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come.
A. Value the time spent with friends
B. and more often you should receive
C. Create more opportunities with friends
D. Ask what's going on in your friends' lives
E. and other times you're on the receiving end
F. Keep your appointments and arrive on time
G. You may notice what you fear usually doesn't happen
When I was 4 years old, my aunt put a pair of headphones around my ears one day. For the first time I listened to classical music. My first experience with it was 1 . The moment she put those headphones on, I stopped everything and stared 2 out into the universe, 3 by what was going on between my ears.
4 her, I had an early enjoyable experience with classical music that 5 my life path. I started taking piano lessons and composing my pieces of music at 9. In high school I 6 a band with my best friends playing and recording music and it had become a huge part of my life and 7 .
None of these, though, would have much story 8 without some complications. In college, I started ballroom dancing, and all of us began to pursue our individual life 9 . Music took a 10 seat until one day in 2017.
It was a usual Sunday afternoon and I played a bit on the piano, but this time was a little 11 . Somehow, something out of nowhere 12 me and I was motivated for action. How could I have given up on music? I went online immediately to buy some such 13 as mieophone stands, a mixer and some good microphones to start recording. The things you don't do today will end up being the 14 of tomorrow.
So I started playing with 15 , writing and posting my own pieces showing my inner thoughts online. In a few months, I had dozens of pieces published and my 16 was on fire.
As more people began to listen to my music, I got 17 feedback. They said my music made them think and relax. I told them that I could 18 . For some it was even good sleep aid or a good way to 19 stress from a hard day at work. I began to realize that my music wasn't just for me—it could heal and 20 others in a meaningful way.
Bullet trains tailored for the high -speed railway network linking the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Bandung are unveiled（公开）in Eastern China, marking an important milestone of the project preparing for the line's scheduled opening, China Railway International says.
A total of 11 sets of bullet trains and an inspection train, all adopting Chinese standards, are showcased in Qingdao, Shandong Province. They （ship）to Indonesia soon.
According to China Railway International, a subsidiary（子公司）of China State Railway Group, is overseeing the project, the trains, designed and developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, Ltd, are based on （advance）and mature technologies of China—made Fuxing bullet trains which operate at the speed of 350 km per hour. The CRRC has also made （change）to adapt to the local environment and routes, as well as incorporating（融入）Indonesia's cultural elements （give）passengers more comfortable traveling experience.
The 243-kilometer-line, landmark project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, （begin）construction in 2018 and is expected to open to traffic in June, 2023.
With trains capable of （reach）speeds of up to 350 km per hour, the line will cut the journey between Jakarta and the capital of Indonesia's West Java Province from over three hours just 40 minutes.
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I want to share my experience and advices on labor with you today. At 8 last Sunday morning, after the breakfast, my mother look me to a garden to plant sunflowers. When asking why we planted sunflowers, she told me it was because they grew towards the sun or never wasted their time of youth. It took years before I came to understand which my mother had meant. When planting the sunflowers, we are in high spirits, talking and laughing happy.
Through this experience, I really realize the important of labor. They can not only strengthen our abilities, but also shape our characters. We should be more aware that labor is helpful with us.
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Dear Cheslie,
I'm Li Hua. I am writing to ask you to do me a favor.
Looking forward to your early reply!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
