What is time? What is beauty? What is good life? Have you thought about these questions? In fact, these are things that philosophy (哲学) cares about.

World Philosophy Day is every year _________ the third Thursday of November. It _________ the importance and role of philosophy in our lives. The word philosophy comes from Greek. It means “love of wisdom (智慧)”. It is the study of the nature and the _________ of the universe and of human life. It explores basic questions about the world and _________.

What makes a philosophical question is not what it is about, but at what _________ it is asked. For example, someone might ask whether a social policy is fair. A philosopher will ask, “What is fairness?” Thinking about such questions makes us independent thinkers.

Three famous Greek philosophers _________ the world around them using logic and reason. They affected Western philosophy _________. Their names are Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Socrates was the first major Greek philosopher. He came up with the Socrates Method, Plato wrote much of his thoughts in conversations _________ Dialogues. Plato’s most famous work is The Republic. Aristotle was a student of Plato. He liked to focus on more practical (实用的) areas of philosophy including science.

The birth of philosophy has helped social development. As the saying goes, “Every empire started from a thought.” Philosophy _________ sense to us in daily life. Epictetus, an ancient Roman philosopher, said what causes men suffering is not events, __________ their opinions about events. These help us control our feelings and live better.

When I was a little child, my mum liked to make meals for my father and me. She often made good food for us after work. One evening, my mum placed a plate of eggs and burned biscuits in front of my dad and me. I saw the burned biscuits, and I refused to eat them. I looked up at my father. He picked up one of the burned biscuits and smiled at my mum. He asked me how my day at school was l as usual. I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him eat all of biscuits.

When I got up from the table, I heard my mum say sorry to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I would never forget what he said, “Baby, I love burned biscuits.” Later I asked him if he really liked the burned biscuits. He wrapped me in his arms and said, “Your mum works hard today and she’s really tired. Besides, burned biscuits never hurt anyone!”

You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. What I’ve learned over the years is learning to accept others’ faults. This is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy and lasting relationship.

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics were not only a sporting event but also a show for science and technology. High tech gear (设备) is helping athletes become “faster, higher, stronger”. Let’s look at some.

What is depression (抑郁症)? It’s important to know what it is as it affects a lot of people. About 280 million people around the world have depression, according to the WHO. Recently, the Ministry of Education said China would include screening (筛查) for depression in students’ regular health checks, to find and prevent mental (心理的) problems.

It’s common to feel unhappy or sad at times. But with depression, a sad or bad mood (情绪) lasts for weeks, months, or even longer because it is a mental illness. Depression affects more than a person’s mood. It can affect the way they act and how well they do in school or at work. It can affect their energy, sleep and eating, too. If people are depressed, they lose interest in all kinds of things. Most of all, depression affects how people think and feel about themselves.

Depression can start small. For teenagers, friends, family and school can have major emotional (情绪的) effects. But depression can build and get worse. In serious situations, it may lead to suicide. However, don’t be afraid of it. Depression can be treated. If you are unhappy for more than two weeks and have some symptoms of depression, it is time to look for help from doctors or others.

You are not alone even if you are depressed. You can try the following ways to feel better. First, talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, about how you’ve been feeling. Second, try to spend time with friends or family. Third, stay active and exercise even if you don’t want to. Then, remember to eat healthy foods. What’s more, keep a regular sleep schedule. Finally, ask your doctor for professional help.