【推荐2】Must-see landmarks for your Xi’an tour

Xi’an is famous for its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. If you are planning a tour there, check out these recommended attractions.

Built in the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644), Xi’an City Wall served as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls, dividing the city into inner and outer areas. When you take a walk or cycle on the massive wall, you can enjoy a good view of the city and the watchtowers.

One of China’s most famous Buddhist towers, the Giant wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907)for the study of Buddhist scriptures(经文).One of its main functions was to store scriptures and carvings brought to China from India by a famous monk, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.

The Shaanxi History Museum is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years. Its collections range from bronze wares to pottery figures, and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty(618-907)tombs. It’s indeed a paradise for lovers of ancient Chinese treasures.

The Muslim Quarter is a famous attraction for its authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere. Taking a stroll there, you could find unending lines for various restaurants and food stalls, where you can get a taste of the culture of the Hui ethnic group living there.

Constructed in Qin Dynasty(221 BC-207 BC), the Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. Pit 1, one of the three in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, is the largest with over 6,000 terracotta figures and fewer than 2,000 on regular display. Each figure differs in facial features. People can get insight into the history and culture of that period.

【推荐1】One of the luckiest things in life is that someone offers help when you are in need. Such warm stories happen these days in our city.

We’ve never depended on deliverymen for our daily needs so heavily as we do now, when we work from home to stop the spread of the COVID-19. Some of the deliverymen were afraid that they would not be able to come out to work the next day if they went home and found an overnight lockdown (封锁) in their communities. So they chose to sleep under overpasses (天桥) or on park benches. Photos of them sleeping in those outdoor places were put online. The next day, the government took action and offered them free places to live in either at hotels, at schools or at courier stations (快递站).

Another recent case that shows ordinary people are cared for was about a bun (面包) seller. The man left a message below a post on the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission (市健康委员会)’s WeChat account. He said he had trouble running his store because of the recent spread of the COVID-19. Community workers in his area paid him a visit to see what they could do to help. On the night of the same day, the man received an unexpected large order from his community.

There is a long list of such small acts of kindness in almost every corner of the city. It tells us love and care is powerful to help us overcome the difficulties.

【推荐2】When the COVID-19 pandemic made face masks an everyday necessity, Japanese company Donut Robotics took the opportunity and created a smart mask — a high-tech upgrade to standard face coverings, designed to make communication and social distancing easier. Connected to an app, the smart mask can record the information it accepts in a written form, make the wearer’s voice louder, and translate speech into eight different languages.

Donut Robotics first developed the translation software for a robot called Cinnamon — but when the pandemic hit, the robot project was put off. That was when the team’s engineers came up with the idea to use their software in a face mask. Donut Robotics was co-founded by Taisuke no and Takafumi Okabe, aiming to change the world with small and mobile communication robots. They applied the initiative to provide services for visitors at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Cinnamon robot — designed to provide tourists with useful information — was one of four translation robot prototypes selected by the project.

But earlier this year, COVID-19 hit Asia and the airport project grounded to a halt. “We were running short of money and wondering how to keep the company going,” says Ono. The team sought a solution and came up with the idea to adapt its software for a product that would sell well in the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in face mask sales. Seeing an opportunity to make money with their translation technology, Donut Robotics launched a fundraiser on Japanese crowdfunding platform Fundinno in June. They raised $265, 000 in 37 minutes. “It was very surprising,” he says, “because it would usually take three or four months to get that kind of money.”

Ono says the first wave of supply is expected to take place in Japan, with 5,000 to 10,000 masks available by December, priced at $40 to $50 each. Donut Robotics will not expand overseas until April 20.

【推荐3】In the special time of fighting against COVID-19, you may want to learn more about viruses. Besides reading news, watching films and TV series may help you better understand them. Here are the three chosen for you.

A deadly virus spreads rapidly and kills people within days of showing symptoms. As the fast-moving pandemic(疫情) grows, the worldwide medical community works to find a cure.

US political website The Hill says “It makes it clear that a virus is a life form to seek out new hosts because its carriers die—as it must to survive, and it must always stay one jump ahead of death.”

Interested? Click http://www.360kan.com/m/gKXjYUH8Rnr0SB.html.

A virus sweeps through a South Korean city and the government orders a complete shutdown to separate the community. Doctor Kim and a rescue worker, Kang, want to save the infected, including Kim’s daughter. They enter the closed city and successfully develop a vaccine(疫苗).

“It conveys to its audience the importance of treating people with dignity and humanity,” movie critic Kerry wrote.

Visit https://movie.douban.com/subject/10432911/and learn more about it.

Since the Ebola virus first broke out in the 1970s in Africa, it has become known worldwide and one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Based on the virus, a drama called The Hot Zone was created. It is set in Washington, DC, in 1989, when the virus appears in an animal research lab. A US Army scientist, Nancy Jaax, risks her life to prevent an outbreak.

“The Hot Zone shows what it takes to defeat an outbreak,” noted Variety.

Click https://www.meijui.cc/video/20991.htmI and see what Nancy Jaax will do.