Embroidery（刺绣）is often seen as"women's work. "People think that it's not 1for a boy to learn it. Therefore, Fu Jian's parents didn't want him to2in this industry（行业）. But Fu didn't care. He believed he could do it 3.
Fu was born into an embroidery 4in Yangzhou. His mother is a master craftswoman （女工匠） of Suzhou embroidery. Fu5this beautiful art when he was only four years old. In his last year of high school, Fu was clear about his life6：to make this traditional art become more popular.
7graduating from college, Fu and his mother8a research center of Suzhou embroidery. Since then, he has 9many new stitches（针法）. He has also trained many workers.
Fu10a lot of time on his works. He often works late into the night. Even so, he11his work. "I am doing what I love, 12I never feel tired, " said Fu Jian.
Most recently, the artist"created"a piece of bronze ware（青铜器）on cloth. 13gave him the idea to create this work?"Many bronzes can only be 14in museums. A work of embroidery, however, can be hung in one's home or office. People can see them15, " said Fu.
If you see the"bronze ware"above, you may not believe that it was only made out of thread.
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NUMBERS ON CHINA'S POPULATION ●The population of the Chinese mainland stands at 141 billion. ●The average age is 38. 8 years old. ●Nearly 20 percent of the population is over 60. ●The number of working-age people has dropped by over 40 million from 2010. ●Nearly 220 million people have college degrees. —SOURCE：THE SEVENTH NATIONAL POPULATION |
CENSUS, 2021
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MORE BABY-FRIENDLY COUNTRY According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China recorded 10. 62 million births in 2021, a drop of 11. 5 percent from 12 million in 2020. China's population growth is set to turn negative （负的）by 2025, the National Health Commission said on August 1. In a major push to deal with the problem, the government said on May 31, 2021 that all families can have up to three children. On August 16, the government brought out a guideline（指导方针）. It introduced a number of supportive measures to encourage births. Housing：Families with more than one child are more possible to get public rental housing. Work：Companies may give employees time to send and pick up children from school. Education：Kindergartens should receive younger children aged 2-3. Normally they only receive children older than age 3. Baby care rooms：Public areas shall build more baby care rooms for mothers to breastfeed（母乳喂养）their babies or change diapers（尿布）. |
Have you ever thought of attending an underwater party?Now your dream can come true at the Florida Underwater Music Festival. It is held in July every year. It takes place at Looe Key Reel （卢港珊瑚礁）. Looe Key Reel is part of the only living coral reef in North America.
"This festival is a way to celebrate the coral reef. We are looking for a balance between protection of the reef and public enjoyment, "said Bill Becker, the co-founder. "The more people realize what's down there, the more they're likely to protect it. "
Before the festival, a list of ocean songs have already been chosen. Waterproof（防水音箱）speakers are used during the festival. They are hung from boats floating above the reef. Music is piped underwater through those speakers. In fact, sound travels 4. 3 times faster through water than in the air. That makes the experience so special. People that attend the party jump into the water. Some are dressed up as mermaids, rock stars, or even SpongeBob. Others pretend to play different kinds of musical instruments underwater.
It is said that the sound is not loud, but very clear, and that the music can be felt through the body and not just through the ears.
It's getting colder outside, and you know what that means-it's time for flu season. Why do people get more colds, flu and now COVID-19 when it's very cold outside?
In a new study, scientists have found the answer. It turns out that the cold air itself damages （破坏）the immune response（免疫反应）in our noses.
The nose is an important part of our body's immune system. When a virus goes into the nose, the nose finds it, and the cells（细胞）there begin to create billions of simple copies of themselves called extracellular vesicles（EVs）.
"EVs can't divide like cells can, but they are like little mini versions of cells that can kill the viruses, "Benjamin Bleier, the author of the study from Harvard Medical School, told CBS News. "They are like little arms that grab on to the viruses as you breathe them in. "Then, the viruses sticking to EVs will be got out from our body in the form of snot（鼻涕）.
However, when cold weather hits, the nose's "superpower" becomes less powerful. The study found that when the temperature inside the nose drops by 5℃, nearly 50 percent of the billions of EVs will be taken out of the fight. "Cold air makes people catch viruses more easily because you have lost half of your immunity", said Bleier.
This is why we should wear masks in winter. "Wearing masks can not only protect us from viruses, but it's also like wearing a sweater on our nose. "Bleier said. The warmer you keep your nose, the better it works to fight against viruses.
In the future, Bleier expects to see the development of medicine that build upon this new finding. Scientists may find a way to"fool the nose into thinking it has just seen a virus", Bleier said.
"Do you think you can win this competition, Caroline?"mum asked her daughter.
"I don't know, mum. But I'll do my best. "
Caroline always did her best, but it was never enough. She was a good rider, and her horse Applewind was a great horse. She went to Sunshine Stables to ride Applewind. And she never missed a competition. But Sophie was always better than her. Sophie won all of the show jumping competitions, and Sophie's horse Blossom was everybody's darling. Everyone loved Sophie and Blossom.
"If you really want to win, you will win, "her dad said. He said the same thing before every competition.
Caroline sighed. "Dad, "she said. "I want to win, too. But Sophie is too good. "
"You have to be better than her, "Dad said. "If you don't win, I'll sell your horse. No trophy （奖杯）, no horse!"
Fred was sorry for his sister. He wanted to help her. But how?Sophie was good. And Blossom was a great horse. Caroline worked hard, but Sophie also worked hard. Suddenly he woke up with a jump.
"Sleep!That's the answer. Dad's sleeping pills!"
It was the day of the competition. It started. Blossom was first. Caroline was next. But there was something wrong.
"And the Spring Cup goes to Caroline Winterbottom on Applewind, "Mr Morley said, as he handed her the big gold trophy.
Caroline was crying. Not because she was sad, but because she was happy.
"Well done, Caroline. "
"Thank you, sir, "she said. And then she asked. "What about Sophie?Is she alright?What happened?"
"We think that Blossom is sick. Sophie had a bad fall but she was lucky. We don't know about Blossom. Her left leg doesn't look good. "
"Oh, I'm so sorry for Sophie, "Caroline said.
"What did I say?"Fred said to his sister. "I knew that you were going to win this time!""I'm so happy, "said Caroline, "but I only won because Blossom was sick. And as soon as Blossom gets better, I'll be coming second place again. "
"Maybe Blossom will be sick again, "Fred said.
"What do you mean?"asked Caroline. "Blossom is never sick. "
Fred looked embarrassed（尴尬）. " Well, with a little help she can be sick... "
"Fred, what are you talking about?"Caroline shouted. "Do you know what happened to Blossom?Tell me right away, Fred. "
—From The Spring Cups
Dogs Can Smell Stress
Dogs have a great sense of smell. We train them to search for missing people or to find bombs（炸弹）. But recently British scientists did an experiment. It led to a new discovery：
How can dogs tell the difference between the smell of a stressed person and that of a relaxed person? But they have a good guess：People might give off a special smell whenever they feel nervous. And dogs can catch that smell with their sharp noses.
It's normal to feel sad, worried or nervous from time to time. The next time. you feel this way, don't be surprised to find that your dog already knows this.
A. The scientists don't know yet.
B. Dogs can smell stress.
C. Do you like your pet dog?
D. You gives off a smell of stress and your dog catch it with its nose.
E. Many dogs enjoy playing ball games with their masters.
F. We have long known this.
G. Life isn't easy for any of us.
Dear Tom,
How are you recently?I'm glad to share something about my winter holiday with you.
First, I would like to tell you about my studies. No one can achieve success （easy）. It's important to write down in a clear way about what （do）. Then make a homework schedule（日程安排）. This will keep you from （feel） sorry about putting homework off. Meanwhile, you can form an e-study group. A study group can also be （help） and meaningful if you have difficulty （solve）a problem.
During the winter holiday, I also （watch） the Chinese drama called The Knockout（狂飙）. A great number of people think highly of it. An Xin, a police officer, is in his （forty）. But all his hair turned gray because of the special work. In fact, there are many more （hero）like him. We should pay respect to them. Have you ever watched the film The Wandering Earth II?"Whatever you imagine, we'll make it real. "In this film, robots play a bigger role and we can see the prospects（展望） for future （develop）. What do you think of （they）?Can you tell me about your thoughts?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Yours,
Aron
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