Shanbei storytelling is an important 1 of storytelling and folk art in the northwest of China. It is mainly popular in areas like Yanan and Yulin in northern Shanxi Province. It originated as a way for blind artists to 2 by singing traditional stories. Over time, it absorbed(吸收) the tunes of Qingqiang Opera and Xintianyou, and 3 became alform of storytelling that could be performed with long stories and singing. The performance is done by one person who sings and plays an instrument at the same time. The instrument can be sanxian (a three-stringed Chinese instrument) or pipa. Besides, there is also a clapper(快板) made of two wooden boards tied to the performer's legs 4 the rhythm(节奏).
One person who has made Shanbei Storytelling 5 is Xiong Zhuying. He has cleverly6 this traditional art with modern technology and games. In the video game"Black Myth: Wukong, " game developers invited Xiong to introduce elements (元素) of Shanbei Storytelling, making it interesting and enjoyable to younger audiences who might not experience this traditional art form before.
In the second chapter of the game, players will meet a headless monk(僧侣) who performs a heartfelt piece of Shanbei music. This brief but 7 performance, lasting less than two minutes, has gained over 10 million views on social media. Its lyrics(歌词), "Success and failure, life and death, all are beyond reason, "8 deep emotions and make listeners think a lot. Xiong and the game developers'9 brings Shanbei Storytelling back to life, making its future 10 than ever before.
The Feyman Technique(费曼学习法) was developed by Nobel Prize-winning physicist(物理学家) Richard Feynman. It's a study method that helps students learn by teaching others.
The Feyman Technique has been one of the most effective study methods for many years. For one thing, it helps students really understand something instead of just memorizing information. Plus, unlike traditional study methods like re-reading textbooks or reviewing notes. it pushes students to be more actively mvolved(参与) u n the learning process,
If you want to use the Feynman Technique to study better, follow these steps. To begin with, choose a topic you want to learn, including sub-topics(子主题). If not, you' ll end up jumping between topics without developing a deeper understanding of any of them.
The second step is the heart of the Feynman Technique: explaining the topic simply enough to be understood by a sixth-grade student. This requires you to help the child understand by using the simplest and clearest language. This step helps divide indigestible topics into their most basic parts.
Next, review your explanation and try to find any area where you felt that you couldn't explain the topic simply. When possible, it can be very helpful to get advice from someone whose understanding is similar to that of a sixth-grader.
The fourth step is to improve your explanation using the information collected from the third step. Finally, repeat the steps. The Feynman Technique works best with repetition, and that is why going through all the prior(先前的) steps just once is usually not enough to fully understand the topic.
Once you' re confident you' ve learned the topic, it's time to give yourself-a prize. Perhaps, like me, enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
① Pick a topic to learn. ② Improve the weak areas.
③ Explain it in simplest words. ④ Repeat the steps until you really learn it.
⑤ Find the"imperfect part" of your explanation.
You must have heard of"city bu city"(meaning city or not city), an internet buzzword(流行语) created by foreign blogger Baobaoxiong. It's used to ask if a place feels like a big, fashionable city.
Millions of foreigners like Baobaoxiong are visiting China and posting their travel videos. The visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策) plays an important role in this trend(潮流). Travelers from 54 countries can stay in China for up to six days without a visa as long as they have a travel document(文件) and a connecting ticket(联运机票) to leave.
The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. Back then, it allowed travelers to stay for 72 hours in seven different big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places 19 across 19 provincial areas . It has attracted more travelers to China . In the first three months of this year, 266 percent more foreigners came to China through visa-free policies compared with the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration of China (国家移民)管理局).
△. Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China
"This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China. We want to see exactly what it's like by ourselves, " said Irish YouTuber Luke in his online video. He thought Chengdu was unbelievably good, beautiful and modern totally different from what ho had heard about China from Western media.
Yuyuantantian, a new media account(账号) under China Media Group, looked at 100 China travel videos made by foreigners. It found foreigners used to visit famous spots like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. But now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China, said Yuyuantantian.
Blue is a very common color in our lives-the sky, the sea and even face masks are often blue. But this color is not frequently (经常) seen in plants. Why is that?
A. Because blue plants would blend in(融合) with the sky and sea.
B. Because animals prefer to eat blue plants.
C. Because the material that gives plants a blue color is rare(稀有的).
D. Because blue isn't a beneficial (有助的) color for plant growth.
The correct answer is D.
There is no true blue pigment(色素) in nature. When light hits an object (物体), the object absorbs(吸收) some colors and reflects(反射) others For example, plants look green because they reflect green light and absorb other colors. Blue light offers more energy than other colors. However, if a plant has blue leaves, according to scientists from the University at Adelaide in Australia, it must absorb(吸收) very small amounts of energy while reflecting high-energy blue light. This is not a good strategy(策略) for growth. 、
Less than 10 percent of plants are blue . Plants make blue flowers by mixing pigments. For
example, anthocyanins(花青素) can turn into a blue-likes color with a certain amount of acidity (酸度). Plants may make use of this unıque color to attract pollinators (传粉者). such as bee:5
Essential hiking safety tips for beginners
● Never hike alone on unknown trails(路线)
One of the key rules of hiking safety is to avoid hiking alone on unfamiliar trails. . If possible, choose experienced hikers to accompany you. Their knowledge of the trail can be invaluable(极有用的) in keeping you and the others with you safe and on track.
● Always plan ahead
Planning ahead is always important. . In terms of hiking safety tips, the most important advice to remember is careful planning.
● Share your plans
Before heading out on a hike, make sure to inform (知会) someone outside your hiking group about your planned route and schedule. Provide details such as the trail you' ll be taking, your expected return time and any emergency contacts(紧急联系人).
● Never leave without a first-aid kit(急救箱)
Don't pack light just because you are going on a short hike. Certain items should never be missing from your backpack. One of these is a first-aid kit.
Remember, any hıkıng trip can go wrong . Packing a first-aid kit allows you to take quick action in case of injury This way you can keep the situation under control before rescuers arrive, if they are needed.
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Don't try to impress others and don t set your expectations too high. Start with low-to medium-difficulty(低到中等难度的) shorter trails and plan your trips to aim for ideal(理想的) weather. Even experienced hikers can have problems if they lose focus. This is why, as a hiking beginner, it's really important to remember the basic safety rules for hiking.
A. Know your limits and set your own pace
B. You can also take extra maps and guides from the park office
C. This way, they can help locate you quickly if something goes wrong
D. If you want to stay safe, it's important to always be ready for the worst
E. Always hike with a companion or a group, especially when you' re just starting out
F. This is true whether you are going on a long camping trip or a one-day hike in your local area
A. Rowan Avenue
There is a room available in our home. We welcome international students looking for a living place. You will have your own room, but you should be prepared to live as part of om family All meals are provided.
B. Ash Lane
This is a modern three-bedroom family house with a large garden in a village. The house has its own garage (车库). In the heart of the village, there are excellent bus lines, a supermarket as well as a post office.
C. College Street
We have three spare bedrooms left in this shared six-bedroom all-girl house. The house is near the bus station. We offer new furniture in all rooms, so it is not suitable (合适的) for someone who has pets.
D. The Crescent
Here is a chance to share & beautiful clean city-centre apartment in the centre of the business area. Only a man without a pet is welcome. You just need to pay to the rent (租金). There are no more bills
E. Baker Close
This second-floor, one-bedroom flat is perfect for a rich worker. It is close to the local shops, and restaurants are just a short walk away. The flat has a parking space at the back of the building. No pets are welcome.
F. Meadow View Road
This is a one-bedroom house in the countryside with a garage It is perfect for someone who wants to get away from the busy city. The local area is very popular with walkers and those wanting to enjoy nature. Pets are welcome
In southwest China's Chongqing, more subway lines are travelling out to the rural areas around the city, (especial) Line 4. Known the"Vegetable Basket Line", Line 4 connects the city's northeast Shichuan town with the city center. Since its opening in2022, it (offer) local farmers near the town more ways to sell their vegetables. The vegetables used to be cheap in the town, but now they can (sell) at higher prices in the city.
Every morning around 6 o'clock, the Shichuan town station is (crowd) with farmers. They carry baskets filled with fresh vegetables on their (back), or use shoulder poles (杆 ) to carry the baskets. The station used to open at 6:15 am. Now it(open) five minutes earlier| every day because the workers don't want the farmers to wait outside for too long.
In Chongqing, people are over the age of 65 can take the subway for free. The opening of this subway line helps the elderly not only save money but also save time. According to an elderly couple, it used to take (they) more than one hour to reach the city center as they had to take several buses. Now, by taking the subway, they can get there in less than 30 minutes. And they can sell all their vegetables in less than three hours arriving at the market.
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