During the 2023 Lanzhou International Marathon, all eyes were on the elderly couple—Hu Yingfu, 86, and his wife Wang Zhangmin, 77. Many doubted their ability to finish the race,
Against initial struggles, Hu found a way to motivate himself by counting electric poles while running. “The distance between each electric pole is 50 meters. I run as fast as I can, passing a dozen or so poles.” said Hu.
The couple’s love for running started as a way
Since then, the elderly couple have become regular
With a
2 . On February 17th, the Clermont County Animal Shelter, Ohio, shared a story. A woman met with her missing dog Will again.
While
Hannah explained in her Facebook post that Will, a six-year-old went missing from her home in 2019. Although her family looked everywhere, they couldn’t
A shelter volunteer said, “Just yesterday we
It was nothing short of a
A.commenting on | B.checking out | C.speaking of | D.looking for |
A.celebration | B.adoption | C.demonstration | D.recommendation |
A.dynamic | B.lovely | C.familiar | D.friendly |
A.shelter | B.describe | C.forget | D.locate |
A.received | B.forwarded | C.left | D.delivered |
A.duties | B.achievements | C.owner | D.appearance |
A.possibly | B.obviously | C.actually | D.typically |
A.hesitation | B.guilt | C.anger | D.panic |
A.popular | B.thankful | C.supported | D.reunited |
A.guess | B.know | C.discuss | D.doubt |
A.heartwarming | B.mind-bending | C.convincing | D.entertaining |
A.danger | B.need | C.happiness | D.uncertainty |
A.sharing | B.reading | C.revising | D.saving |
A.connection | B.treasure | C.wonder | D.success |
A.excited | B.motivated | C.amused | D.urged |
3 . For eight years, Sophie created realistic-looking limbs (肢) for those who wanted to fit in. But she longed to work on more odd designs that would stand out. Then she met Pollyanna Hope, a young amputee (被截肢者).
“She wanted something a little different on her leg: pictures of a cartoon she loved, Peppa Pig,” said Sophie, who is now based in London. So she designed a unique leg covered in tattoo-like images of Peppa and other pigs riding a bicycle and eating ice cream. Working with Hope made Sophie realize there was a potential market for limbs.
Since then, Sophie founded the Alternative Limb Project (ALP) to make artistic limbs. Her work includes an arm wrapped in sculpted snakes and a leg that looks like porcelain (瓷器) covered in a painted flowery vine. She makes about six limbs per year, always including clients’ ideas so that they receive a personal piece they can celebrate rather than hide.
Of course, a fancy-looking limb won't suit everyone. For Sophie, the basis is that each limb must satisfy a combination of comfort, beauty and functionality, and pushing too hard in one direction can weaken other areas. But for amputees who appreciate novelty, Sophie has some amazing ideas.
“I’d really like to make a candy-dispenser leg with colorful candies inside it” she says. “Or a cuckoo-clock leg with a wooden bird that pops out every hour.” Her goal is to fashion a striking limb.
“It’ll transform the limbs from an elephant in the room into a conversation piece.”
1. Why did Pollyanna Hope come to Sophie?A.She hoped to have a tailored limb. |
B.She intended to design a cartoon figure. |
C.She longed to expand the market for limbs. |
D.She expected to sell Sophie some odd ideas. |
A.boost users’ confidence | B.sharpen users’ creativity |
C.improve Sophie’s sculpture skills | D.extend Sophie’s art business |
A.The novelty of the pattern tops the list. | B.The balance of multi-needs comes first. |
C.Fashion is the best policy. | D.Functionality is the key. |
A.Sophie resolves to lead the fashion of limbs. |
B.Sophie plans to further transform artistic limbs. |
C.Amputees will feel at ease to talk about limbs. |
D.Amputees will have easy access to artistic limbs. |
4 . Upcoming Events in Essex County Environmental Center
LITTLE EXPLORERS Mondays -May 6, 20, June 3, 17For ages 2 and 3; 10am to 1lam; For ages 2 and 5; 3pm to 4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and animals and observe the colors, shapes, and sounds in the Center’s forest habitat. Please come dressed and prepared for all weather conditions; all classes include an outdoor adventure. All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two children per adult. All sessions are limited to 10 children. Fee: $15 per child per session.
FOREST FRIENDS CLUBThursdays -May 9, June 6, 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10
We’ll explore the forest to investigate nature in our wooded wetland habitat. Together we hope to raise our children’s nature responsibilities and offer an opportunity to take part in hands-on conservation projects. Fee: $12 per child per session.
SPRING WILD EDIBLE WALKFriday, May 10, 6pm to 7:30pm
For families
Take a walk in the forest to identify and discuss the variety of forest groceries available for harvest. You’ll meet Spice Bush, Mountain Mint and others. Learn some folklore (FIA) behind the plants and we’ll discuss proper identification, growing environment and methods of preparation while walking. Fee: $40 per family (up to two adults and two children) or $12 per child, $15 per adult.
4-H YOUNG GARDENERS CLUBSaturdays -May 4, 18, 25, 10am to 11 am
For children in grades K-12
Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? How to find a rainbow in a garden? The 4-H Young Gardener’s Club can guide you to find the answers to these questions and more. Learning and fun happen all the time here. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Advanced registration required; please call 973 3531337.
1. When can children join in hands-on projects?A.On May 6. | B.On May 9. | C.On May 10. | D.On May 18. |
A.$40. | B.$52. | C.$55. | D.$67. |
A.They are targeted at families. | B.They focus on theoretical courses. |
C.They offer experiences in nature. | D.They present local folk cultures. |
5 . Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have developed a groundbreaking sweat biosensor that opens up new possibilities for real-time health monitoring.
Wearable sensors, typically worn directly on the skin, can monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle activity. However, designing chemical sensors for detecting substance in bodily liquid, like sweat, has proven more complex due to issues of skin irritation (刺激) and accuracy when integrated into clothing.
Addressing these challenges, the research team at TUS used a technique called “heat-transfer Printing” to fix a thin, flexible chloride ion (氯离子) sensor onto a clothing base and then integrated it into clothes such as T-shirts. Further, health signs such as chloride ion concentration in sweat can be measured by simply wearing them. By moving the sensor outside of the clothing piece, skin irritation is prevented. The wicking effect (芯吸效应) of fiber helps distributing sweat evenly between the sensor’s electrodes (电极), ensuring stable electrical contact and therefore improving the accuracy.
Additionally, the team carefully selected skin-friendly materials and conducted various experiments using artificial sweat to prove the sensor’s accuracy in measuring chloride ion concentration. To assess its practicality, the team tested the sensor on a volunteer who engaged in a 30-minute exercise on a still bicycle. Measurements of bodily liquid were taken every five minutes and compared with the data collected by the sensor. The wearable sensor reliably measured the concentration of chloride ions in sweat. Moreover, the sensor has the capability to deliver data wirelessly, enabling real-time health monitoring.
This breakthrough can boost the development of advanced healthcare devices that offer precise and convenient monitoring of important health indicators. With the power of these tiny electronics, researchers are pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation to improve disease prevention and overall well-being.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.Varieties of sweat biosensors. |
B.Popularity of wearable equipment. |
C.Complexity in monitoring vital body signs. |
D.Difficulties in designing chemical sensors. |
A.The technique of heat-transfer printing. |
B.The chloride ion sensor. |
C.The wicking effect of fibre. |
D.Selected skin-friendly materials. |
A.To evaluate the sensor’s reliability. |
B.To improve the volunteer’s performance. |
C.To determine the sensor’s duration. |
D.To ensure the volunteer’s well-being. |
A.Critical. | B.Expectant. | C.Reserved. | D.Doubtful. |
For more than 20 years I have been traveling the world, preferring often to spend a year or two in different countries rather than to just visit as a tourist. It has become an important part of my personality as I grew older and shaped the way I saw the world and myself.
My little taste of this amazing life was when I was 19 years old. I was selected among a small group of college classmates to spend a year abroad. This was long before people could travel the world through social media like Facebook and Twitter. In order to see a place, you had to go there and experienced it.
I was raised in a middle-class family and couldn’t afford to travel around the world the way I wished I could. The only way I knew about the world outside was through letters I wrote to pen pals from over a dozen countries as a kid, and from television. Growing up, I always loved the very funny British comedies that were shown on local public television every Saturday night. So when I got the chance to apply for a study abroad program, I chose London.
Living abroad can be exciting, scary and challenging. I thought it would be easier because I spoke the same language as the local people did. But I also like to relish (享受) the little differences between the British and American culture and language. I also learned that in England, they spell words differently than in the U. S. In British spelling, they put a “u” in words like favor to make it “favour” and an “s” in words like analyze to make it “analyse”. I was able to adapt quickly to this new way of writing since I was submitting papers all the time for my classes.
Academically, I got to take classes that weren’t offered at my college back home. For example, I had a course in sociology and learned about the native people of Papua New Guinea.
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Paragraph 1: But there were also challenges that year too.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: Sometimes the difficult times made me sad and homesick.
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CRRC, a leading manufacturer of railway vehicles globally, has officially unveiled its latest addition to the intercity smart train family — the Cinova 2.0, at
The train was independently developed and manufactured by CRRC. What sets the Cinova 2.0 apart from its predecessors (前代产品) is the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and digital twins. These technologies provide intelligent solutions that enhance the safety,
The ADAS, for instance,
The new model is an
Luckily, the volunteers have several boats
Memory loss has to be one of our biggest
Exercise and a healthy diet are also thought to offer some protection against memory loss. So can
Of course, nothing can guarantee health and vitality in old age