【推荐2】One of the most famous expeditions (远征）in the world was Sir Edmund Hillary’s exploration and climbing of Qomolangma. He is known as the first man to reach the summit (山顶，顶点) of the world famous Qomolangma, but he wasn’t always just a mountain climber.

Edmund Hillary, who was born in 1919, studied science and math at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Soon after finishing his studies, Hillary became a beekeeper, working with his brother Rex.

During the 1940s he made many climbs in New Zealand，particularly in the Southern Alps. He quickly became recognized for his courage, strength, and reliability (可靠). Then, came climbs in Europe which brought the invitation to join Sir John Hunt’s expedition to Qomolangma in 1953.

Out of all the climbers on the expedition, only four would get a chance to make an attempt to reach the summit. Hunt, the team leader, selected two teams of climbers. One was made up of Charles Evans and Tom Bourdillon and the other consisted of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The first team to get close to the summit was Evan’s team, but they only got within 100 meters of it before getting worn out and descending the mountain.

Hillary and Norgay began their trip up the mountain two days later. They reached the summit of Qomolangma at 11:30 am. local time on May 29,1953. Hillary is credited with the first to reach the summit because he planted his foot on it first.

Hillary was later knighted for his accomplishment and Queen Elizabeth awarded Norgay with the George Medal.

【推荐3】Coined as “deliveryman by day, poet by night,” 55-year-old Wang Jibing earns a living as a delivery person in Jiangsu Province. He started writing poems online in the 2000s, and later expanded to different social media platforms. He also came under the spotlight as his name was on the 2023 list of new members for the Chinese Writers Association, igniting (点燃) praise and discussions among Chinese netizens.

Dropping out of secondary school, Wang tried various jobs to make a living, such as a construction worker and working on sand mining boats, as well as a garbage collector. Now as a husband and a father of three children, the financial burden on his shoulder has become heavier and his work schedule has gotten even busier. Yet it has never stopped him from reading and writing routinely all his life. His passion for poetry has driven him to write over 4, 000 poems.

His poem titled “People in a Hurry” gathered more than 13 million views within a week. Wang gained inspiration for the poem from an unpleasant food delivery experience in 2019. Because the customer made a mistake with the address, he had to rush several times to get the food delivered on time. It led to delays with other orders, as well as punishments and a decrease in his earnings for the delivery. The government later took action to tackle this type of situation, demanding delivery firms better protect delivery person’s rights.

The subjects of Wang’s poems cover a wide range, including his memories of his family and hometown, and his observations of society and life while working as a laborer in different cities. During an interview with the media, Wang noted that delivering food allows him to interact with more people and experience more things. The job has also sparked a deeper understanding and empathy for others. Writing poetry helps him feel comfortable and find peace of mind.

【推荐1】Timothy Harrison had planned to attend his high school graduation. He’d even told his manager who runs a Waffle House (a kind of cake shop) that he would take time off. But when the day began, Harrison found himself unable to go there.     1     Because his family members were working, no one could drive him there. Much to the surprise of his manager Cedric Hampton, Harrison showed up at the Waffle House.

    2     First, he didn’t have a way to get to the graduation. Besides, he’d missed out on picking up his cap and gown.

Once Hampton heard the details, he immediately organized his Waffle House workers for action. “I could see in his eyes that he really wanted to go, and I was going to get him there no matter what,” Hampton said. “    3    ”

Within twenty minutes, Harrison was carried to school to bring back his cap and gown and then back at the Waffle House. To his surprise, he also received a new suit of clothes for his high school graduation.    4    

Harrison was now properly dressed.    5    It was a close call, but thanks to Hampton, the soon-to-be graduate just made it. “When I sat down in that hall, it was the best time of my life.” Harrison said. “This is an experience I will value forever. I felt very thankful to my manager and those people who helped me. I’m going to tell my kids about this.”

【推荐2】Living with Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症), Lata, an 83-year-old lady finds focus and inspiration in tribal art, and the only memories she is left with — her childhood.

Young Lata attended an English school in Mumbai.     1     She first picked up a brush as a child, learning the basics of art from her older sister Mai. She recalls performing a song along with a famous singer at a function and having her paintings displayed at a school exhibition.

However, her happy days didn’t last long.     2     She dropped out of college to help support the family by selling paintings and hand-painted sarees (莎丽服). After getting married, she moved with her husband to their home in Bandra East, where they have been living for nearly six decades.

Four years ago, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s which has affected her short-term memory.     3     It was her son Paresh who helped her pick up her passion for painting again. He got her painting supplies and books on animals and plants. Now, she can spend hours painting the most detailed images. And for those hours, she is at peace and is focused. She is also most comfortable while doing some housework.     4     She knows where everything in her kitchen is and still refuses to keep help at home.

    5     From encouraging her art to answering all her questions when she forgets things from minute to minute, he did everything patiently. For Lata, everything is new every day and it’s her painting that keeps her going. Talent has no age!