C, Tomatoes.
"A book is a dream that you hold in your hand," says Neil Gaiman, a British writer, Books could change lives. April 23 marks World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some widely praised books which received unanimously(全 体一致地) high scores on Douban, a major review website in China.
The Annoyance of the Gods
Author Ma Boyong, who has written The Longest Day in Chang'an, uses the classic
Journey to the West as a backdrop to describe a series of workplace issues, such as how to write a work report during a project and how to respond to emergencies.
The Man in a Rush
Author Wang Jibing is a delivery man whose running routes have accumulated(累积) 150，000 kilometres, equal to running back and forth along the Great Wall of China 15 times. Like all workers from the grassroots of China, Wang records his embarrassment and the self-respect of being a worker.
Bright Night
Written by Choi Eun-young, the book is a female version of Yu Hua's To Live. It tells the story of the friendship and struggle of four generations of women. The women in the book are no longer characters to be pitied against one another, nor do they play supporting roles in the lives of men.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk lived in South Africa as a child, where he often suffered from school bullying (霸凌)，but these pains were insignificant compared to the emotional stress caused by his father. World- famous biographer Walter Isaacson uncovers the unknown story of today's globally notable and creative entrepreneur(企业家) from close observation.
Let's discover the power of books and unlock a world of lifelong benefits through reading.
When Joy Diaz was growing up, her parents devoted(致力于) themselves to humanitarian work. The family lived in Mexico City, and although they were anything but wealthy, they still found ways to help people who were living in extreme poverty.
"When I talk about extreme poverty, what I mean is these people lived inside the garbage dump(垃圾堆),"Diaz said. Diaz's parents did everything they could to support those living in the dump. They started by bringing in teachers and doctors. Eventually, they were able to build a health clinic(诊所)，a school, a dining hall and even set up public showers."But while that was happening, we did not have a home. We were renters," Diaz said.
One day, years into their effort, a man showed up at Diaz's house. His name was Jack Bloxham, and he had worked with the Diaz family in the past to provide care for community members. He'd come all the way from Richmond, Virginia. "He flew into Mexico City, hopped in a taxi, came to the house, saw my mum and just gave her this paper bag full of money, full of cash. And he said, ‘For many years, I've been wanting to buy a house for you. So here's the money. Buy a house, "Diaz remembered,
Diaz believes this act of kindness changed her life. Her family moved into a middle class neighbourhood, and the money they saved on rent instead paid for college fee, But the impact of Bloxham's generosity didn't end there. "It changed the trajectory (人生轨迹) of generations," Diaz explained. "Today my children live in a middle class neighbourhood, and because I am college educated, I am able to have a better job than I could have had before. "
Bloxham is now in his nineties. Diaz says she will always remember his kindness. "I am forever grateful, Jack. Thank you."
Human experts spend years roasting and tasting coffee from many places to learn about the beans. They might then combine(混合) a coffee bean from Africa with another one from South America to come up with a new blend(混合)。But, a coffee roasting company in Helsinki, Finland is hoping that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help ease the workload.
Kaffa Roastery recently brought out its "Al-conic" blend at the Helsinki Coffee Festival. The blend is a mixture of four kinds of beans, including Fazenda Pinhal from Brazil. It is the result of a joint project by Kaffa and Elev, a local AI business.
Svante Hampf is the founder of Kaffa Roastery. He and his partners wanted to do an experiment to see what blend the computer would produce." We basically gave descriptions of all our coffee types and their flavours to AI and instructed it to create a new exciting blend," Hampf said. The " AI-conic" blend combined beans from Brail, Colombia, Ethiopia and Guatermala. It is described as "a well-balanced blend of sweetness and ripe fruit".
Hampf said he thought the combination was "somewhat weird"". He was surprised that the AI programme chose to make the blend out of four different kinds of beans. Most humans choose only two or three beans. However, after the first blind test of the new blend, Kaffa's coffee experts agreed that the AI-assisted blend was perfect. There was no need to change.
Elev's Antti Merilehto said " AI-conic" is an example of" how AI can introduce new viewpoint to experienced professionals". The International Coffee Organization says that the 5.6 million people in Finland drink the most coffee per person in the world. And the roasters at Kaffa said they hope the AI project will help to bring more things to the strong coffee culture in the country.
Hampf called it a "first step" ，adding,"I think AI has plenty to offer us in the long run. We are particularly impressed of the coffee taste descriptions it created."
Like many whales and dolphins, sperm whales are highly social animals. They
communicate by squeezing(挤压) air through their respiratory(呼吸的) systems. That creates fast clicking sounds.
For years, scientists have been trying to understand what the sounds made by the whales mean, with little progress. While they still do not know, they now think the clicks make up a "phonetic alphabet(拼音字母)"that the whales use. The researchers said the whales use the sound to make what are like our words and phrases.
The study was published in Nature Communications. The researchers examined more than 8,700 recordings of sperm whale clicks, known as codas. They have found four basic elements that they believe make up a phonetic alphabet.
Pratyusha Sharma is the study's lead researcher. She said the whales can combine the phonetic alphabet in an unlimited number of ways. "It doesn't appear that they have a fixed set of codas," said Sharma. "That gives the whales access to a much larger communication system," she added.
Sperm whales have brains that weigh about nine kilogrammes. They have the biggest brains of any known animal. Females live in groups of about 10 and sometimes meet up with hundreds or thousands of other whales. Sperm whales seem to have highly developed social ties. Understanding their communication system could show similarities with human language and society.
In Dominica, there is a population of about 200 sperm whales. To get enough samples of clicks, scientists set up underwater recording equipment with microphones at different levels.
Devices(设备)，called tags, were placed on the whales to record what position they were in when clicking. For example, the devices gathered information on whether the whales were diving，sleeping, or breathing at the surface. The tags also recorded whether there were any other whales nearby.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers sperm whales "vulnerable (脆弱的)". The whales were hunted for hundreds of years mostly for the oil contained in their large heads. The whale population is still recovering.
选项。
Can you tell when your friends are happy or going through a difficult time? Whether you have one or two beasties or are part of a group, building and keeping friendships is a skill we all learn. . As well as lifting up others, friendship can boost(促进) your well being too.
Friendship is a special connation you have with another person, and it comes in all shapes and sizes. You could chat for ages or giggle(咯咯地笑) at things other people don't find funny. And you may know when the other has had a bad day. Friends don't always enjoy the same sports or hobbies but they encourage each other anyway. Experts say good friendship is a strong, stable connection. You both give each other support when you need it.
Sharing your feelings and ideas with someone else isn't just fun.' It builds trust and helps you understand each other better. Author Lydia Den worth says friendship is good for you because it boosts your immune system and helps your body stay healthy. Having good, strong friendships is as important as diet and exercise.
Being a friend is one of the most important skills we can learn. Making time you're your friends sounds obvious but it's not always easy to see them when you are busy. Talking about your feelings lets your friends know you trust them and gives them a chance to do the same. If you think a friend is feeling down, find a quiet moment to ask if everything's OK and listen closely to their answers.
A. Making new friends takes much time and effort,
B. It makes you feel positive and it's not one- sided.
C. Research shows it might even help you fight off colds.
D. You don't expect the other person to be fun all the time,
E. That's good news because hanging out with your friends is fun.
F. Try sending a message or arranging a walk or bike ride to have time to chat.
G. Good friends are good for your health because they make you feel happy, confident and less stressed.
"When I was young, I told my mother that I would go to China to learn Kung Fu one day. She didn't believe it at the time. When I got there, I1 called her and said, ‘Mum, guess where I am, I'm at the Shaolin Temple!' ,"says Max Yollando, a young man from the Cote d'Ivoire,2 his love for Chinese culture.
At the time, Yollando was a student at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny University in Abidjan. Out of his3 for Chinese culture, he entered the Confucius Institute(孔子学院) to study Chinese. In late 2016, he had the 4 to visit the temple in Henan province on a three month exchange. This experience 5 his understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
"The spirit of martial arts( 武术) displayed by my fellow disciples(弟子) deeply6 me. I truly fell in love and felt 7 that this was the place I had8 since childhood，" he says.
After9 to the Cote d'Ivoire， Yollando continued to practise Chinese and study traditional culture. In July 2017, he returned to Shaolin Temple and10 there for six years. His years at the temple reading, exercising， practising martial arts greatly changed him, and allowed him to11 understand and appreciate traditional Chinese culture. He says the most impressive things he noticed that were rooted in Chinese culture are the love of work, respect, and recognition.
At the end of 2022， when he12 his studies at the temple, he began working at a Shaolin cultural centre in Zambia. For Yollando, the13 of studying Chinese culture was to be able to return to Africa to introduce Chinese14 to his countrymen." When I make 15 between Chinese and African culture, it seems to me that they have a lot in common, he says.
The 13th Taoli Cup was held in Beijing last August and featured 200 programmes(divide) into six sections according to style, including classical Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance, ballet and contemporary( 现代的) dance. Students (represent) 64 schools from 27 cities and provinces participated, making it the largest event in the cup's history.
According to Xu Rui, president of the Beijing Dance Academy, 15 performances will be held in 11 cities between May and November. Students from over 10 art schools participated in the 13th Taoli Cup, including those from the Beijing Dance Academy， the Central Academy of Drama，the Nanjing University of the Arts and Hangzhou Normal University, will take partthe tour.
Before each performance, the (winner) of major awards in previous editions, among them star dancers like Wang Yabin, Hua Xiaoyi and Wang Zihan, will introduce the history of the Taoli Cup and the pieces (stage).
"In the past 40 years, the competition (be) a key platform(平台) for young dancers to show their skill and be seen by wider audience. Many young Chinese dancers shot to stardom after winning the competition, and have become top dancer-choreographers(舞蹈编导) today. They have taken leading roles in dance productions in theatres, and have created their own work, promoting the(develop) of the dance scene in China by growing a large fan base for the art, ( especial) among the young," says Xu.
信,并赠送一份有中国文化特色的礼物。内容包括:1.表示感谢;2.所选礼物及寓意:3.美好祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mrs Claire, …… Yours, Li Hua |
It was an unusually busy day for the hospital staff on the sixth floor. Ten new patients were admitted and Nurse Alice spent the morning and afternoon checking them in. Her friend Bonnie, prepared ten rooms for the patients and made sure they were comfortable. After they were finished she grabbed Bonnie and said, "We deserve a break. Let's get something to eat. "
Sitting across from each other in the noisy cafeteria, Alice noticed Bonnie's face reflected a tired look that came from more than just a busy day. "You're pretty quiet. Are you tired, or is something wrong?" Alice asked. Seeing the sincere concern in her friend's face, Bonnie told the truth. "I can't do this the rest of my life, Alice. I have to find a higher-paying job to provide for my family. If it weren't for my parents keeping my kids, well, we wouldn't make it."
"Bonnie, you're so good with patients, and you love working here. Why don't you go to school and become a nurse? There's financial help available, and I'm sure your parents would agree to keep the kids while you are in class.
"It's too late for me, Alice; 'm too old for school," Bonnie said. "Honey, it's never too late to become what you've dreamed of. Let me tell you how I know." Alice began share her story few people knew. It turned out Alice had a failed marriage, which left her two daughters and some debts(债务)。She struggled to make ends meet. Then one day, her mother was sick. Alice watched the nurses care for her and thought: I can do that. But it was so hard for her, because she only had an eighth grade education. "Going back to high school seemed like a huge mountain to conquer(征服). I decided to take small steps towards my goal," Alice said. "I was burning the midnight oil and studying."
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Alice looked directly into Bonnie's eyes, "I graduated from high school when I was forty-six years old." "Bonnie, promise me that you will go to school and become a nurse," Alice said. |
