Talking to StrangersI believe in talking to strangers. By talking to strangers, I believe it gives us the courage to talk to other strangers and pass around the smile.I had always been somewhat cold to strangers.I tried not to make eye contacts with anyone who walked past me on the street. However,people who I had never met had the tendency to strike conversations with me.One day, I was walking home. And then an old man of this kind on a bike rode towards me, and stopped. He managed to swiftly balance on his bike and gave me a small flower. He said with a smile:"This is for the beautiful angel (天使),"and rode away.More strange encounters like that one happened. Each time I talked to a stranger, I became less afraid of striking a conversation with someone new.Later on, I took the initiative, and talked to Joon, a schoolmate and stranger who I saw every day walking the same path home as I did. After that, we walked home every day together, and each time, we would become closer. We were no longer strangers.One day, Joon told me:"I'm going back to Korea." Still thinking in my mind he was not yet a close friend, I was reluctant to ask for his contact information, and he left without us actually saying goodbye. We became strangers again.Not until he left did I realize what impacts he had on my life, letting me know that he appreciated me through his act of kindness, such as waiting for me to cross the street first when we parted on the way home, or offering to carry my heavy books. I was glad to talk to him, a person who started out as a stranger.I realized it takes a lot of courage to talk to a stranger.I believe talking to strangers can give us courage to pass around the smile. I believe every meeting with someone we don't know will always give us something new, let it be a smile, courage, or hope. I believe strangers can influence us in ways we never expected.What kind of message did the old man send to the writer?

Talking to StrangersI believe in talking to strangers. By talking to strangers, I believe it gives us the courage to talk to other strangers and pass around the smile.I had always been somewhat cold to strangers.I tried not to make eye contacts with anyone who walked past me on the street. However,people who I had never met had the tendency to strike conversations with me.One day, I was walking home. And then an old man of this kind on a bike rode towards me, and stopped. He managed to swiftly balance on his bike and gave me a small flower. He said with a smile:"This is for the beautiful angel (天使),"and rode away.More strange encounters like that one happened. Each time I talked to a stranger, I became less afraid of striking a conversation with someone new.Later on, I took the initiative, and talked to Joon, a schoolmate and stranger who I saw every day walking the same path home as I did. After that, we walked home every day together, and each time, we would become closer. We were no longer strangers.One day, Joon told me:"I'm going back to Korea." Still thinking in my mind he was not yet a close friend, I was reluctant to ask for his contact information, and he left without us actually saying goodbye. We became strangers again.Not until he left did I realize what impacts he had on my life, letting me know that he appreciated me through his act of kindness, such as waiting for me to cross the street first when we parted on the way home, or offering to carry my heavy books. I was glad to talk to him, a person who started out as a stranger.I realized it takes a lot of courage to talk to a stranger.I believe talking to strangers can give us courage to pass around the smile. I believe every meeting with someone we don't know will always give us something new, let it be a smile, courage, or hope. I believe strangers can influence us in ways we never expected.In the past, the writer

Online Education①Different studies have found that participants learn five times more materials in online learning courses using multimedia content than in traditional facetoface courses. Because online courses give students full control over their own learning, students are able to work at their own speed. Generally students work faster than they would do otherwise and take in more information. They are able to move faster through areas of the course they feel comfortable with, but slower through those that they need a little more time on.②Many offline courses struggle to retain students throughout the length of the course. The Research Institute of America has found that this is not the case with eLearning. Rather, online courses have increased student attendance rates by between 25% and 60%. It's been suggested that more engaging multimedia content, more control over how they take in the material and less likelihood of classes clashing with other commitments all contribute to this rise.③Many students put off enrolling in a facetoface course due to the time investment it will require. This generally involves the time to get back and forth to classes. It's also important to note that eLearning options generally allow students to split the time they are investing in the course in whichever way works for them. They don't need to be able to devote long periods of time to the course: it'll work just as well if they can set aside half an hour from their lunch break each day.④One of the great things about online courses is that assessment can become more of an ongoing process. Regular short tests can improve student engagement. In fact, research from Harvard showed that using these short and regular tests halved student distraction and increased notetaking, and students' overall memory of the content improved.⑤Online education is a more effective option for students, and it's also better for the environment. The Open University in Britain has found that online courses equate to an average of 90% less energy and 85% fewer CO₂emissions per student than traditional inperson courses. Promoting and engaging in this kind of learning can help both individuals and corporations to do their bit for the environment and stick to their own environmental goals.Task 1(16)Paragraph①:(17)Paragraph②:(18)Paragraph③:(19)Paragraph④:(20)Paragraph⑤:A Online learning is cheaper.B Online learning is not strict with time arrangement.CStudents learn more from online courses.D Online learning is greener.E Attendance is higher with online learning.F More frequent assessments can reduce student distractions.Task 2(21)In today's online learning courses, students can_______(22)Many offline courses work hard to keep students_______(23)Online learning enables student to attend classes when_______(24)Short and regular tests result in_______(25)Online classes allow individuals and companies_______A they have timeB from dropping outC reduced distraction and increased notetakingD pace their learningE from the comfort of their own home or officeF to make their own contribution to environmental protection

Things That Bring Me the Greatest HappinessThings that bring me the greatest happiness are the new things that I experience in my life. Being open to new experiences fuels our wellbeing and boosts our confidence and our creativity. _26_In fact, evidence shows that continuing to learn after school education, even later in life, can help us feel good and function well.There are lots of ways to get involved in informal learning of topics or skills we're curious or passionate about, whether that's in our community, at work or online. It could be learning more about an area we're already interested in, polishing our skills through a hobby or exploring something completely new. There is always something new we can try or learn. Take me for instance. _27_The experience gives me thrills and adventurous feelings. For example, activities such as rockclimbing, surfing and skydiving are adventurous. For someone who doesn't know how to swim like me, it will be challenging to do water activities. _28_Michelle Obama (2021) once said, "Just try new things. Don't be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar, all right!" From the statement, I can say that we have to try everything that we haven't ever got the best experience of.Other than that, spending time with my friends is healing time to me._29_ I can be myself when I stay with them.The quality time that I spend with my family members makes me feel most happy. The intense care and love they provide for me are incomparable to anything in this world. _30_In fact, when my friends and my family members are happy or are in a good mood, I will be affected. Also, we understand each other more, which makes me delightful to share my problems and ask for advice. They've taught me almost everything I know about life.ASetting goals and making progress on them make us happy in life.BThey are my medicine that can drive my pain and tiredness away.C Learning is not just for school education but for life.DThe smiling faces of my parents make me happy.EI feel happy when I can try something different from my normal routine.F But if I don't give it a try, I might miss the opportunity for success in learning.

Jiangxi County Tries to Lower "Bride Price"A county in Jiangxi Province recently announced new rules to encourage "zero and low bride prices", sparking heated debate on social media.While experts said the initiative holds significance in_31_bad marriage practices, concerns about feasibility and overlooking family differences persist.The practice of "bride prices", where the bridegroom provides money or other gifts, such as_32_or jewelry, to the bride and her family as a basic requirement for marriage, is_33_in China.According to the new_34_,children of couples choosing zero or_35_bride prices in Chongyi County, Ganzhou, will be given priority in school enrollment in the county during preschool and compulsory education(义务教育).A low bride price is one that does not_36_39,000 yuan ($5,400) in gifts or cash. The new regulations have been given a oneyear trial period.Those taking advantage of them can also enjoy free_37_to countyowned scenic spots, a free health checkup within the first year, and free public bus rides within the county.Chen Wenchao, an assistant judge at Beijing's Chaoyang District People's Court, praised the move,_38_it as a refinement of the latest judicial (司法的) interpretations and reflecting efforts to control_39_high bride prices and guide marriage customs.A month ago, China's top court, the Supreme People's Court,_40_the scope of engagement gifts, determined the circumstances in which they should be returned, and prohibited asking for money or other possessions in the name of gifts.AinitiativeBseeingCpayD entryEwidespreadF lawG unreasonablyH goldI exceedJ clarifiedK fightingL low

Fail ForwardI clearly remember that there was a period during which I felt like a failure(fail). But what I_41_(eventual) learned was that failing at one thing is not failing at all things. And, in fact,failure is a_42_(necessity) part of growth.Life is_43_(fill) with trials and errors. In order to walk the path to_44_(succeed), you need to make some wrong turns along the way. What I learned, to use John C. Maxwell's terminology, was to "fail forward", to use each mistake to make myself_45_(good). One of the greatest_46_(problem) people have with failure is that they are too quick to judge_47_(isolate) situations in their lives and label them as failures. Instead, they need to keep a_48_(big) picture in mind. A successful baseball_49_(play) doesn't look at an out that he makes and think of failure. He sees it within the context of that picture. His perspective_50_(lead) to perseverance. His perseverance brings longevity. And his longevity gives him opportunities for success.

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