Culture in Bloom During the springtime when all the peach flowers were blooming (盛放), Beijing 101 Middle School held a Peach Flower Festival. Students played the guzheng and pipa in the school while reciting (背诵) ancient poems about flowers. They also painted peach blossom fans (桃花扇), a traditional Chinese fan usually used by women in ancient China. Students have not only relaxed but also experienced the beauty of Chinese culture. ▲ Students looking for a coffee break will finally find one this year. At Mason High School in Iowa, there is a cafe called Cosmic Cafe. Many students have not only shown interest in buying from the shop but also working there. The Cosmic Cafe sells drinks like lattes, tea and of course, coffee. It has its own logo, T-shirts and other products. But it is more than just a place to get a quick drink or snack-it's a space for students to get together, relax, socialize and develop new skills. It shows the power of student-led initiatives (主动性) and reminds people to value the sense of community within schools. Robots Enter School "Turn left! Turn right!" In the information technology IT class, Zhang Ruixuan was controlling a robot to move around. It is a part of their artificial intelligence (AI) courses. In fact, having AI education in schools has become a growing trend (趋势) in many places, with Zhejiang province being a typical example. In the future, there will be more jobs where AI knowledge is required. Even in daily life, people may need to understand things like Chat GPT and the Internet of things. AI education will become increasingly important. |