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Li Shizhen was one of the most famous doctors in Chinese history. He was born in Hubei in 1518. Li's father was a doctor who several books.
Li used to help his father with his medical practice when he was young. Li's father wanted him to enter politics. Li studied the exams and passed the country-level examination, but he was never able to pass the imperial examination. When he was 38, he cured (治愈) the son of Prince of Chu and was invited to be an official in that court. A few years later, he became an official at the Imperial Academy of Medicine.
Even though he achieved his father's dream, he didn't want to working at the Imperial Academy of Medicine. A year later, he left there and returned to being a doctor.
Li Shizhen was famous for his book, Compendium of Materia Medica《本草纲目》. He 27 years writing the book. Unluckily, Li Shizhen died before the book was published. It is such a successful book. Now it is still one of the most medical books in China.
One day, I was at a wood carver's(雕刻家的) shop, and Fred Cogelow was his name. If you search for his name on 1 , you can see a collection of his wonderful art works.
I really liked the works, but the price made it 2 for me to afford one. Out of curiosity(好奇), I asked, "How long do you need to carve one of these?" After all, Fred wasn't an old 3 and there were so many works in his shop. I thought that he could make one 4 a day at least with a machine.
"Twenty-six years," he answered. It was hard to know whether he was joking. I smiled but he looked honest and 5 . Then he explained, "People keep asking me how long it 6 to carve one work. When I tell them this, they think how much more expensive my works are than the ones made with a machine. They don't think about the wasted material(材料) I 7 when I was learning to carve, or the mistakes I made 8 I finally became a good carver, so I tell them twenty-six years. That's from the moment when I first picked up a carving tool to now, and every 9 I've taken since then has gone into my works."
I greatly admire(敬佩) him. He never gave up in his life. 10 hard work he did and what a strong will he had when facing all of the difficulties!
Teenagers who spend more than six hours online on school days are more likely to be lonely and skip school, according to an international study.
The study examined the home Internet use, well-being (幸福) and behavior of 296,000 15-year-olds in 41 countries. More than one in four spent more than four hours per day online outside of school. The study found lower levels of well-being among students who spent six hours per day online. They were twice as likely as teenagers spending one and two hours per day online to report that they felt lonely at school. These "extreme Internet users" were also especially at the risk of "behaving in problematic ways at school, such as arriving late or skipping class."
The report said, "Lower levels of engagement (亲密关系) with school may be connected to less sense of belonging at school. It is also possible that skipping class and arriving late for school are theconsequence of lack of sleep among extreme Internet users." It adds, "Parents, school and health professionals can work together to watch and plan children's use of new media."
The study also found that countries that invest (投资) heavily in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools have seen no "considerable" difference in 15-year-old's achievement in reading, math or science tests. The study results suggest "limited" use of computers at school "may be better" than not using them at all. However, students who use computers "very frequently" at school "do a lot worse in most learning outcomes". The report says, "In the end, technology can strengthen great teaching, but great technology cannot replace poor teaching."
Professional writing isn't easy. As a blogger, journalist or reporter, you have to meet several challenges. You have to keep up with the latest developments and at the same time write timely, interesting and unique content. The same goes for scientists, researchers and analysts and other professionals. With floods of information being published on the web every day, things aren't getting easier.
Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence has a few ways to help with professional writing, among which is smart proofreading.
Software sellers have always tried to help writers by adding proofreading features to their tools. But those efforts can slightly anger someone with more-than-average writing skills. However,that is changing as AI is getting better at understanding the context and purpose of the written text. One example is Microsoft Word's New Editor Feature, a tool that uses AI to provide more than simple proofreading. Editor can understand slight differences in your article much better than other tools do. It flags not only grammatical errors and style mistakes, but also the use of unnecessarily complex words and overused terms. For instance, it knows when you're using the word "really" to emphasize a point or to raise a question.
It also gives reasons for its decisions and provides smart suggestions when it considers something as incorrect. For example, if it marks a sentence as passive, it will provide a reworded version in active voice.
Editor has been well received by professional writers, though it's still far from perfect. However, AI-powered writing assistance is fast becoming a competitive market. Grammarly, a grammar checker, uses AI to help with all writing tasks on the web. Atomic Reach is another player, which uses machine learning to provide feedback on the readability of written content.
As the oldest of three children, I never had any hand-me-downs to wear like other poor kids. Instead, Mom got my wardrobe (全部衣物) from neighborhood mothers. Imagine the fun other kids had when they saw me wearing their used clothing.
Perhaps my biggest challenge came from Charlie. As far as I was concerned, Charlie's main fun was to make fun of me. During those years, I slowly learned to hate. I hated Charlie, but I also hated myself for not being able to change my situation.
But situations did change. That opportunity came after high school when I joined the Navy. The Navy made me a social equal for the first time in my life, and the GI Bill gave me a college education. Hard work and a few lucky career choices finally lifted me into the middle class.
One beautiful summer afternoon, my friend and I celebrated Friday in Jackson's Steak House. For the first time in almost twenty years, I saw Charlie. Not only did I see him, but he spoke to me. I could tell he didn't recognize me, but I surely recognized my childhood tormentor (折磨者). His words were short, but I'd never forget them. He said, "Sir, what kind of dressing would you like with your salad?"
The tables had turned. Charlie was calling me "Sir". While hundreds of improper ideas raced through my mind, I could only give a two-word reply: "Blue cheese." As much as I wanted to taste the sweet taste of revenge (复仇), I refused to do it. I wouldn't put another person through what I had gone through as a child. It was time to put childish things behind me and make use of the new opportunity that life had given me. I left him a good tip and I didn't say one word about recognizing him.
It is the first time this has happened. The doctors are from the University of Maryland Medical Center. They say David Bennett, 57, is doing well after his operation(手术). The doctors said giving him the pig's heart was the only chance of keeping him alive. Bennett spoke to doctors the day before the operation. He said, "It was either die or do this transplant. I want to live. I know it's a shot in the dark, but it's my last choice." The pig's heart came from a genetically-modified(转基因的)pig.
The transplant operation took seven hours. Doctors received special permission(允许) from U.S. authorities(官方) for the experimental surgery(外科手术). Without it, Mr. Bennett would have died. They believe Mr. Bennett's transplant means more transplants could take place in the future. They said this could bring the world, "one step closer to solving the organ shortage crisis(器官短缺危机)". Surgeon(外科医生) Dr Bartley Griffith said, "We are also optimistic(乐观的) that this first-in-the-world surgery will provide an important new choice for patients in the future." Mr. Bennett hopes his transplant will allow him to live longer. "" He said.
A. Mr. Bennett was very ill.
B. Scientists have been researching pig-organ transplants for years.
C. I look forward to getting out of bed after I recover(恢复).
D. Doctors in the USA have transplanted(移植) a pig's heart into a man.
E. Scientists changed the genes(基因) of the pig so that its heart would be more suitable for a transplant into a human.
F. I am afraid of the failure of the experimental surgery.
Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident (自信的) when you are studying. 1.但不幸地是，大部分学生不知道怎么做笔记。
Write down the key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that's great. You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may focus on (关注) lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may say something important again and again.
Ask. Don't be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can't follow what he is saying, you can ask him after class.
Compare. Comparing your notes with your classmates' can be good for your learning. It can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes.
Organize. Note-taking also needs organization. 2.Keep notes for each subject in one notebook, so that you can find everything easily when a test comes.
Good note-taking takes time. If you decide to recopy (重抄写) your notes every evening, you'll surely have less time to watch TV. But you'll save time in the coming test.
Growing up, I was a try-hard in school. If I didn't get straight A's, I would be so hard on myself. I drove myself into a dark place that I was still recovering .
Last year was my freshman year of college. In my first semester, I drove myself into the ground and got a GPA of 3.8. In my second semester, things stopped (go) my way. I was sick, mentally and emotionally. I got my first C ever. I thought geography had ruined my life, but (actual), maybe that changed my life.
It wasn't until my sophomore year I realized that I needed help. I always tried to hide my (anxious) but it came to the point where I couldn't pretend that I was OK anymore. (admit) I needed help was the best thing that I ever did for myself.
Now with all of this being said, I want to make very clear that I still always give 100 percent. But things are different now. I know my limits and I understand (I) more. I no longer have a(an) (health) relationship with school and really I am learning more now than ever before. I am so excited to show the company that hires me everything I have to offer. I am (confidence) that even though I am not a straight-A student, I have more to offer than my grades.
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Travelling
In the post-epidemic era, most of us would rather go travelling than stay at home during our holiday. This year alone, China's post-epidemic travel frenzy has broken May Day record. Why is travelling so popular?
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Let's enjoy ourselves on our journey!
