Two dogs were walking through a forest. Suddenly, they found a big piece of meat 1under a tree. Both took it at the same time. They fought and neither of them would2.
A monkey sitting on the tree saw what had happened between the two dogs. He got a(m) 3. He came down from the tree and walked up to the two dogs.
"Hi, my dear friends! Maybe I can help you to divide the big piece of meat." the monkey said4with a smile on his face.
The monkey 5 the meat into two small pieces. But one piece was a little6than the other. "Oh no! I will take a little bite of this bigger piece to make both equal(相等)" the monkey said. He took a bite from the bigger piece.7the bite he took was too big. The monkey took8bite.
The two dogs sat in front of the monkey, seeing the big piece of meat get smaller and smaller. 9all the meat was finally gone, the monkey said, "l am sorry. It was really10to divide that meat. 1must be going now." He jumped back into his tree and was gone. With nothing to eat, the two dogs sat there sadly.
Beep! Beep! Barcode(条形码) technology makes it faster and easier to buy things in stores. You've1seen the black-and-white zebra stripes(条纹）on every product. It has a history of 
years!
On a Sunday afternoon in 1971, IBM engineer George Laurer2 a code that could be printed on food labels(商标). 1It became the basis for the Universal Product Code, which was3by many companies starting in 1973. Time has proved(证明) it to be a4 invention. Today, barcodes are used over 6 million times every day.
What5does a barcode contain (包含)? The place the product comes from, its price, expiration date (过期时间) and so on. It can also help record the 6 of products. For example, if there are10 boxes of milk and a customer buys one, it will be recorded 7the store owner knows there are nine boxes left. In the 1980s, libraries started using barcodes to keep records of their8.
The next generation(一代) of barcodes, such as QR codes, can9 more information. They can tell people10a product has allergens(过敏原) or it is organic(有机的)or not. This provides people with a greater level of trust in the products they buy.
A: Lily, Mother's Day is around the corner.
B: Yes, of course. I have decided to send my mum a painting which is painted by myself.
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B: It is about my mum sitting around flowers.
A: Does the painting have any meaning?
B: Yes. By the way, what would you send to your mother?
A: I haven't decided it yet. Maybe I will travel with my mother.
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A: Chaohu Lake. My mum likes eating fish.
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A: Thanks. So are you.
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A: Where do you want to go? B: What's your painting about? C: How do you like the painting? D: Do you have any good ideas? E: It describes my love to her. F: You are a nice girl. G: Is it a place 1 know? |
With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has entered our daily lives. Here are a few fantastic applications(应用) of AI:
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Cleaning robots are special robots that are designed to clean floors inside a home without any human help. They can reach the corners of the house to clean them. Cleaning robots are very helpful for people who are busy and don't have time to clean their homes regularly. These robots come with different features such as remote(远程的) control，scheduled(按时刻表的) cleaning, and mapping technology which makes them more user-friendly. |
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Automatic(自动的) drive is a technology that allows cars to drive themselves without humans needing to control them. It uses special equipment(设备) like sensors (传感器), cameras, and advanced computers to understand what's happening around the car and decide how it should move. The goal of automatic drive is to make driving safer, less traffic jams, and more efficient(高效的). Many car makers and technology companies are working on developing this technology. |
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ChatGPT is a computer program that can talk to people like a human. It uses a kind of technology called Al to understand what people are saying and respond (回应) in a way that makes sense. ChatGPT is helpful for businesses and websites because it can answer questions and help people find what they need. It can be used to create chatbots that can help people quickly and efficiently. |
It's often said that children are the apple of their parents' eyes. As a son or daughter, you may also want to make your parents proud. Here are certain things you can do.
Talk to Them As Often As You Can.
Every parent wants their children to trust them enough to talk to them when they are happy and when they are feeling low. Therefore, don't be afraid to call your parents when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, just as the same way you would call them when happy. Share your achievements, both big and small. Your parents are your biggest cheerleaders.
Have Patience with Them
One of the best things you can do for your parents is to be patient with them, which makes them feel loved and appreciated. As they grow older, you need to understand that they become slower or may do things differently from the way they used to. Therefore be patient with them.
Be Helpful
If you live at home, you can be a good son or daughter by helping around with house chores. Start by making sure that your parents don't have to clean for you. Keep your room tidy and help to keep other areas of the home clean. Help with washing, make dinner and even set the table. Helping around makes sure they have time to rest and do other things. It feels good when they know they have someone who can keep things together at home.
Respect Them
You can do everything on this list, but without respecting your parents, nothing else you do matters. When they are talking, you listen and do not interrupt(打断) them. If you have done wrong, apologize and avoid repeating the same mistake again. When you are out with friends, call your par
them know you're okay. When you show them respect, it can go a long way in strengthening your relationship with them.
According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar (农历), for every 19 years there will be seven leap months(闰月). This year in 2023, there are two Februarys. There are some traditions during leap month in China, which are different in different places.
ln some parts of Central China's Henan province, daughters will prepare wild goose-shaped pastries (老雁馍)for their parents before the leap month comes, wishing for happiness and luck. In some parts of East China's Shandong province, the married daughters will send fish made by dough(面团) to their parents, which means "wealth". And they will also send dough-made toads (蟾蜍) to wish their parents good health.
People living near Wuyi Mountain in East China's Fujian Province have the tradition of drinking tea during leap month, and only women can attend. Women in the village take turns holding the tea party, and they drink tea while talking to one another.
Just like other festivals, a get-together dinner is very important among the traditions of the leap month. When leap month comes, parents will invite the married daughter to return home and have dinner together, wishing for happiness and good luck.
Wuzhen, in the north of Zhejiang Province, is an ancient water town with old 16th-century buildings and stone bridges. It's a perfect setting for plays. The town is now hosting the ninth Wuzhen Theatre Festival.
The 10-day Wuzhen Theatre Festival runs from November 25th to December 5th. The festival includes wonderful plays, a theater market, outdoor celebrations and a competition for new artists. It provides a place for actors to be "seen", and helps fresh blood enter the Chinese theater industry. There are many kinds of street performances offering an immersive experience for the visitors to lose themselves in.
This year's theme is "Feng", meaning "abundance. "Organizers say they chose this word because although they live in the challenging times, there's still an abundance of creativity and warmtb - people's hearts. Stan Lai, the founder and festival director of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, said a lot of effort has been made to make this year's events happen. Lai said, "It's been difficult, really difficult, to make this festival happen. But we need to continue doing this, even if just a few people show up. We hope to give people a warm feeling and a lot of courage at this special time of year. "
Founded in 2013, the Wuzhen Theatre Festival has given the water town a new life and made it a popular place among tourists. Organizers say more people should get to see and enjoy this beautiful and historic city.
Do you know Qian Xuesen? He is the father of China's missile(导弹)program and the key scientist of space technology in China. Born in Shanghai, Qian graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in1934. In 1935, he let China to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Qian was so gifted that he joined in rocket experimentation in his 20s
Although he had a high salary and lived a comfortable life in the US, Qian cared about his home country's development. In 1955, he went through all difficulties and returned to China. This brought China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles. Under Qian's guidance, China exploded its first atomic bomb(原子弹) in 1964 and its first hydrogen(且) bomb in 1967.
Qian's achievements were so huge. When he died aged 98, the nation went into mourning(悼念)"China lost an outstanding scientist, " said Wei Qiyong, a student of Qian, according to Global Times. "The space industry lost its founder and creator. Engineers lost a guide. " Zhang Yiwu, a professor at Peking University, said Qian should also be remembered as a patriotic(爱国的)person. "Qian placed national achievement ahead of his personal gain," Zhang told Global Times.
Now, many years later, young Chinese have learned from Qian's patriotism. An increasing number of overseas Chinese students have returned to China to work, because of love for the country. And they help China develop rapidly and improve its international status(地位), People's Daily reported.
Since the Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗址) were first discovered in 1929, they have brought the world one pleasant surprise after another. Hundreds of historical relics (遗物) have been found there. If one of these relics could speak, what would it say?
"Haha! I'm glad you finally found me!
Although I'm now incomplete... think I'm still quite fashionable with my BIG eyes! Experts tell me l am priceless because I am made of 300 grams of gold and they think that a complete version (版本) of me may have weighed about 500 grams.
Some experts say my appearance shows that the people of the ancient Shu civilization (文明) worshiped gold. Well, that might be true, but I still have secrets that need to be uncovered. For example, some experts have noticed I look very similar to a golden mask found at the Jinsha excavation (发掘) site in Sichuan Province. And this raises a lot of questions about the relationship between the Sanxingdui and Jinsha civilizations.
It has been a long time since I was discovered. However, researchers still don't know why I look this way. Of course, I know the answer, but I'd like to keep it a secret. I feel proud to be a mystery (奥秘)!"
Dear Mike,
I'm glad to hear from you. In your letter, you asked about the special courses in my school.
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Best wishes!
Your
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