Every Sunday morning I take a jo g around a lake near my home. Each time I jo g by this lake, I see the same elderly woman sitting on a bench with a small cage（笼子）beside her.
This past Sunday, out of1 , I stopped jogging and walked over to her. As I got closer, I saw three turtles in the cage, slowly 2 around. She had a fourth turtle in her lap and she was cleaning it with a brush.
"Hello, " I said. "I hope you don't 3 my asking, but I'd love to know what you' re doing with these turtles. "
"I'm cleaning off their shells, " she replied. "Anything on a turtle's shell, like algae（海藻）, reduces its ability to swim. It can also 4 the shell over time. "
She went on, "I spend a couple of hours each Sunday morning relaxing by this lake and helping these little guys out. It's my own 5 way of doing something meaningful. "
"But don't most freshwater turtles live their whole lives with algae on their shells?" I asked.
"Yes, 6 , they do, " she replied.
"Well then, don't you think your time could be better spent? And 99% of these turtles don't have7 people like you to help them with their shells. So how exactly are your 8 here making a difference?"
The woman smiled. She looked down at the turtle in her lap, 9 the last piece of algae from its shell, and said, "Sweetie, if this little guy could talk, he'd tell you I just made all the 10 in the world. "
Shi Wei, a 28-year-old Chinese racer known online as Tie Dou, made history as the first Chinese female driver in the F1 Academy. In May 2025, she will compete in Shanghai, turning her childhood dream into reality.
Growing up playing racing video games like Need for Speed, Shi has a strong interest in cars, After working in media for four years, she left her job in 2018. Her life changed completely in 2020 when she first saw a real F1 car, That's when she decided to become a professional racer. "It felt like my childhood game had come alive, " she said,
Racing requires a lot of strength, especially for female drivers. Pressing brake pedals（踩刹车）requires 45-55kg of force—equal to lifting an adult! To build leg power, Shi trains six hours daily in Ningbo. When travelling, she even does squats（深蹲）with a friend on her back. This hard work made her neck 2. 5cm thicker in three months and her legs became strong enough to control high-speed cars.
Shi's daily training includes gym exercises, driving, and recovery time. "Racing isn't just about speed; it's about keeping going even when it's hard, " she said. Her hard work finally paid off with a spot in the F1 Academy. There she' ll compete against top female racers worldwide.
Shi hopes her story will encourage more Chinese women to join motorsports. "Many girls think motorsports is only for men. I want to change that, " she explained. As more Chinese women enter racing, Shi's journey lights the way for future generations to follow their racing dreams.
Australians are known for their bravery. After all, when you live in a country that has almost every kind of snake and spider, nothing seems so scary anymore. But even they respect the cassowary.
This giant bird stands as tall as an adult human (up to 1. 8 metres), weighs over 60 kilograms, and has sharp claws（爪子）up to 12 centimetres long. It looks like a creature from the age of dinosaurs.
Cassowaries play an important role in rainforest ecosystems. As the largest fruit-eaters on Earth, cassowaries eat and digest（消化）dozens of fruits every day. Their droppings help seeds spread and regrow throughout the forest.
Unlike most birds, male cassowaries are"full-time single fathers". That is, male cassowaries look after the young alone. After females lay 3-5 eggs, males incubate（孵）them for about 50 days without leaving the nest to better protect the chicks.
Although cassowaries seldom attack humans, accidents happen from time to time. Last year, a video showed a woman in Queensland trying to keep her food out of the claws of a hungry cassowary. However, a study found 75%of attacks happen when humans are feeding them. Experts advise staying calm if you meet a cassowary: hide food and move slowly.
Home loss, road accidents, and dog attacks have reduced their population to fewer than 4, 500 in Australia. "Far more cassowaries die from humans than the other way around, " says researcher Peter Rowles. Protectíng these"living fossils" is necessary——not only for their survival but for the survival of whole rainforest ecosystems that depend on their seed-spreading magic.
In China, AI chatbots like DeepSeek are becoming popular helpers. Students chat about exam fears, and young parents ask about family arguments. These computer programs give replies day or night, earning the name"24-hour digital friends. " But can AI truly replace human doctors?
A2024 report shows that 45% of people who need mental health（心理健康）care failed to receive help. High costs and doctor shortages remain big problems. Professor Daniel Lowd explains, "AI chatbots offer free support anytime. They are not perfect, but if they reduce people's loneliness, that's meaningful progress. "
However, human doctors have special skills that machines can't copy. During meetings, they notice important details like tears, which help them understand hidden pains. They change treatment（治疗）plans weekly based on patients' conditions. Professor Richard Lachman warns, "Chatbots repeat doctor-like words without real medical training. This could be risky. "
Some companies are trying to create safer AI tools. The Wysa app follows strict UK hospital rules, always telling, users"I' m not a real doctor" during talks. It suggests breathing exercises for stress and connects users to human experts for serious problems.
For quick help with simple issues like school pressure or friend fights, chatbots work well. They' re free and never get tired. But for long-term mental health needs, human doctors do better. They remember your birthday, notice your new haircut, and laugh at your jokes just like your friends. Building this kind of rapport is something AI cannot achieve.
The future might see chatbots dealing with common questions while doctors focus on serious problems. It might be better to use both: chatbots for quick advice at midnight, and real doctors for deeper conversations during daylight hours.
A. Leaves turn from green to brown and create a beautiful carpet. B. It is a reminder for us to find happiness in simple moments. C. Some Western countries view brown as a colour they can rely on. D. This makes it a perfect choice for both art and our daily life. E. It is also worth noticing that brown has benefits for our health. F. It can paint the world's beauty, carry cultural meanings, and calm minds. |
Mocha Mousse（摩卡慕斯）, a warm brown influenced by coffee and chocolate, has been chosen as the 2025Colour of the Year. This quiet colour holds amazing power. _____
In nature, brown is one of the most common colours. You can see it in the rocks and the soft fur of animals like bears and deer. Autumn is a perfect example of brown's magic. _____ Even the branches of trees and the roots underground are brown, showing us nature's quiet strength.
Different cultures value brown in different ways. _____ In Chinese culture, brown is connected to the earth and represents stability, growth, and hard work.
_____ Research found that this colour helps people reduce stress and even improve sleep quality. W'' en we use brown in our home, such as wooden furniture or soft blankets, it creates a peaceful environment.
Mocha Mousse is more than a colour. _____ Whether it's a cup of coffee with friends, the smell of chocolate, or a walk through the forest, it encourages us to slow down and enjoy life's treasures.
A. Pop Bright music with strong beats（节奏）. It often has fun music videos, making it perfect for parties, dancing, or celebrations for everyone to join in. B. Rap Fast songs with rhyming words that tell stories about real-life challenges. Rappers use these songs to share their thoughts on life, dreams, and everyday problems. C. R&B Smooth and emotional music. It creates a relaxing mood for late nights and helps listeners express deep feelings. D. Country Simple songs played with guitar. They often focus on stories about nature, family, and country life. E. Rock Loud and powerful music with electric guitars. It's full of energy and is often played at concerts for fans to jump, shout, and feel the excitement. F. Jazz Relaxing music with free-style playing. Musicians often use instruments like pianos. The music is good for calm moments. |
In Guangdong Province, a big meal isn't complete without white-cut chicken, a symbolic dish of Cantonese cuisine. This famous dish _____(become) art in museums already! A jade sculpture（玉雕）shaped like the chicken _____(show) at the Guangdong Museum.
The sculpture looks lifelike. Artists worked on the sculpture as _____(careful) as possible, making it seem like the cooked chicken just came out of a pot. People can even see shiny details that look like oil _____ the surface of the sculpture.
In order to make _____ mouth-watering dish, chefs first boil a whole chicken, and then put it in a bowl of ice water, which gives _____(it) skin a crunchy texture（脆嫩的口感）. Finally, they pour hot oil over it, cut it into _____(piece) and add a special sauce. This method needs perfect temperature control _____(keep) the meat soft and the skin smooth.
The jade sculpture not only honours Guangdong's deep-rooted food culture, but also proves _____talented Chinese artists are. By turning everyday food into lasting art, the sculpture helps people remember _____(tradition) cooking methods while enjoying beautiful artwork.
要求：1. 要点齐全，可适当发挥；
2. 条理清楚，语句通顺，意义连贯，书写规范；
3. 不得出现真实姓名和校名；
4. 80词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：unique（特有的）charm（魅力）
Dear Susan,
How are you? I'm excited to tell you about our school's"Shenzhen Sound Map" project.
What sounds represent your city? Can't wait to hear from you!
Best wishes,
Li Hua