3 . Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India.With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let’s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

Angkor Wat,Cambodia

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world,built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor),the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).

Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being“the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”

Al-Khazneh, Jordan

Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra,Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.

4 . From cheap family rooms to child discounts and wonderful kids menus, London’s best family hotels have many ways to make them an unforgettable stay. Browse (浏览) our favorite hotels for families in London on this website and get ready for your family stay.

Luna Simone Hotel

Not far from Victoria Coach Station, it offers welcoming bed and breakfast accommodations with a child-friendly focus. It offers affordable family rooms just minutes away from Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park and the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Nightly rate: £120.00 per room

Telephone: +442078345897

Travelodge London Docklands

It has everything you need for a good night’s sleep, offering great-value rooms close to the River Thames, with fast rail connections to the city center. To accommodate families, there are family rooms, which come equipped with a sofa bed and can sleep up to two adults and two children under 16.

Nightly rate: £29.00 per room

Telephone: +448719846192

Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum

Book a family-friendly room and enjoy a cheap but comfortable stay in one of London’s most fascinating (极有吸引力的) areas, within walking distance of Harrods, the Natural History Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. Children under 18 stay free in a family room, and under-12s also eat for free from a healthy and special kids menu.

Nightly rate: £80.00 per room

Telephone: +442073706815

Generator London

Generator is part of Europe’s fastest growing, hostel brand and offers fashionable accommodation. The family rooms as well as larger rooms (woman-only) satisfy different travellers. The atmosphere (氛围) and its food show the local culture and it has competitive prices. Besides, it offers free Wi-Fi in all public areas.

Nightly rate: £16.80 per room

Telephone: +442073887666

5 . A study led by The University of Edinburgh researchers found that the performance of runners who listened to self-selected music as they ran after completing a demanding (费力的) thinking task was at the same level as when they were not mentally tired. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of Human Sport and Exercise.

Researchers used two tests to study how listening to music affected the running performance of fitness enthusiasts. One test looked at the effects on the interval running ability — alternating between high intensity (强度) running and lower intensity jogging — with a group of nine exercisers, and the other on a 5 km time trial with a group of nine trained runners. The groups completed a 30-minute computer-based cognitive (认知的) test which put them in a mentally worn state before completing high intensity exercise. They were tested with and without motivational music which they selected.

Taking into account the results of a baseline test taken by participants that they did without completing a mentally demanding test beforehand and without music, the researchers found the interval running ability of the mentally worn fitness enthusiasts was slightly greater with music compared to that without music, and was the same as when the participants were not mentally tired. The 5 km time trial performance also showed small improvements with self-selected music compared to no music.

Dr. Shaun Phillips, of The University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and Sport, said, “Feeling tired mentally is a common occurrence for many of us, and can negatively affect many of our daily activities, including exercise. Finding safe and effective ways to reduce this negative impact is therefore useful. The research showing that listening to self-selected motivational music can help active people improve their endurance running ability and performance when mentally worn out may provide a useful strategy.”

6 . Celebrate Father's Day with these four movies

Father's Day, a day for people to express gratitude to their fathers, is celebrated on June 19 this year. Many movies show and honor a father's love, so why not choose one to watch with your dad or child. Here we have selected a few classic films themed on fathers. Take a look!

Dangal

Dangal is an Indian movie centered on female wrestling champions.The father in the movie was once a national wrestling champion of India. He discovers his daughters' wrestling talent unexpectedly and decides to train them, for which they have to break the convention and make much effort. At last, the girls win the competitions and create more possibilities for their lives, as well as become role models inspiring numerous women.

Looking Up

Looking Up tells a story about the influence of a father's education. Ma Haowen, the father, always tries to educate his child in his unique way; creating a relatively relaxing environment for his son. The only one requirement he has for his son is to never stop thinking. He hopes that his child can think independently and follow his heart to face the world bravely. With the encouragement and love of the father, his son achieves his dream of becoming an astronaut.

I am Sam

I am Sam tells a story about an unusual father and his daughter. Sam is a disabled person with mental disability. Although his intelligence is just as the same as a seven-year-old child, he loves his daughter with all his heart. When his daughter is taken away from him, he does his best to fight for custody(监护).

The Father

The Father tells the story of an elderly father suffering from an illness. Anthony has loved his daughter Anne for his whole life. As he is a highly independent man, he refuses all the help from his daughter, even as he gets old and ill. However, the Alzheimer's disease starts to take away Anthony's memories and independence. He forgets everything but he can recognize his daughter Anne.

7 . After a serious earthquake happened, a father left his wife safely at home and rushed to his sons school, only to find that the building where his son studied had collapsed and looked like a pancake.

He was shocked. He didn’t know what he should do for a while, then he remembered the words he had said to his son, “No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to fill his eyes. He started digging through the ruins.

As he was digging, other helpless parents and the firemen arrived and tried to pull him off the ruins, saying, “It’s too late! They’re all dead! There’s nothing you can do!” To them he replied with one line, “Are you going to help me now?” And then he kept on digging.

No one helped, however. He went on alone because he needed to know for himself, “Is my boy alive or is he dead?” He dug for eight hours…12 hours.….24 hours.….36 hours.. then in the 39th hour, he pulled back a rock and heard his son’s words. He shouted his son’s name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad!?! It’s me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you’d save me and when you saved me, they’d be saved. You promised, ‘No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!’ You did it Dad!”

“What’s going on there? How is it?” the father asked.

“There are 14 of us left out of 33, Dad. We’re frightened, hungry, thirsty and thankful you’re here. When the building fell down, it made a triangle, and it saved us.”

“Come out, boy!”

“No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, because I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”

10 . The COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates (上映日期). Despite how the reality the calendar develops, these are some films we’re crossing our fingers that we will get to see this year.

Malcolm & Marie

Release date: February 5

Director: Sam Levinson

A director and his girlfriend’s relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere (首映) and await critics’ responses. The romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Release date: December 17

Director: Jon Watts

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero’s identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strange’s help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who’ve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe.

West Side Story

Release date: December 10

Director: Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg’s new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.

The Matrix 4

Release date: December 22

Director: Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci-fi action-adventure set in the digital world where she helped create way back in 1999.