I still remember my one-night stay at a small bed-and-breakfast place in York, England. It was just a stopover from London, before I headed to Scotland    11    (meet) some friends. When I arrived at the place, an elderly woman opened the door and greeted me    12    the warmest smile I had ever seen. The next morning, she served us the breakfast and I learnt that she ran the place all by herself and she looked after the    13    (guest) like they were family.

“ Li Bai”, a classic production,    14    (strike) a chord (弦) with global audiences through the telling of a lifelong journey of the literary giant Li Bai so far. After a year of improving, that    15    (remark) work has returned to center stage.    16    was updated of “Li Bai” provides the audience with a fresh new feel. The new music skilfully    17    (combine) orchestral symphony was scored to integrate with the dance and drama. When turning off the music, watching the dancing and performing of the actors alone, it has no impact.

Have you ever looked at the Velcro (维可牢搭链) fasteners on a shoe or bag and wondered    18    this tiny plastic hooks came from? They were invented by a Swiss man    19    came back from a walk with his dog to find that they were both covered in burrs(芒刺).    20    (Wonder) how the seeds could stick to clothing and fur, he looked at them under a microscope and saw that they had many tiny hooks. After some years of working, he made similar hooks out of nylon (尼龙).

Your one-time support will help UNICEF make a difference to the lives of children in China.

Since 1979, UNICEF has been carrying out programmes in remote areas of China. These programmes provide support and assistance to children in need from several aspects: healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, child protection and welfare. More specifically, these programmes also look to address issues related to maternal and child health, child-friendly schools, and early childhood development. Your kind support will be used to help Chinese children to meet their most urgent needs through our projects.

Safeguard Adolescent Mental Health

It is estimated that at least 30 million children and adolescents aged under 17 in China struggle with emotional or behavioural problems. However, more than half couldn’t access mental health services that they need. Your donation will support the integration of adolescent mental health services into the primary health care system; help advocate for making psychological counselling services more affordable for all families; and empower adolescents with skills and knowledge to support their mental health.

Enhance Early Childhood Development

The years from pregnancy to a child turning 3 years old are critical and lay the foundation for lifelong health and learning. However, in China, nearly 17 million children under 5 years old are unable to reach their full potential, especially in rural areas of central and western regions. Your support will help provide community-based integrated early childhood services for families and young children, including guidance on health, nutrition, interaction, and play.

Prevent Child Overweight and Obesity

In 2020, the spread of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 6-17 reached 19 per cent, almost double that of 2015. The situation has been worsened by unhealthy food environments, the availability of ultra-processed foods, and aggressive marketing. You can help create a healthy food environment for children and empower them to develop healthy eating habits and lifestyles that could have long-term benefits throughout their lives.

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