Christmas Trees with Guinness World Records
The Largest Floating Christmas Tree
The largest floating Christmas tree is in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Brazil. The tree was awarded a certificate as the world's largest floating Christmas tree in 2007 by the world Guinness book of records. The tree has been an important world attraction feature since 1996 when it was first built. The tree stands at 53 m with a weight of 350 tons. The tree is lit every year with about 2.5 million bulbs(灯 泡) and fireworks making it the third biggest tourist event in Brazil. The metallic tree rests on 11 floats that form a base to support the tree.
The Oldest Christmas Tree
The oldest Christmas tree is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK. The tree is a 12 inch plant housed in a pot. The tree was purchased from Woolworths in 1886 and is in the possession of Janet Parker, a great grandniece of the first owner. The tree has held the world Guinness records for the oldest Christmas tree in the world. Parker decorates the tree with angels and the Virgin Mary.
Christmas Tree with Most Lights
The Christmas tree at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was awarded by the Guinness world book of records as the Christmas tree with the most lights in 2006. The tree had 150,000 light bulbs which were lit simultaneously(同 时地) in five minutes. The lighting of the tree was aimed at earning money for a charity organization for children who have no parents.
Tallest Christmas Tree
The world's tallest Christmas tree was built in the Northgate shopping center of Seattle, Washington in 1950. The tree received the world Guinness award for the tallest cut Christmas tree that year. It has a height of 221 feet. The tree has more than 3,600 lights.
On 4 May, Headley Court, a former military(军事) site in Surrey, England, was transformed into the Seacole Center- a temporary hospital for people recovering from COVID 19, the disease caused by coronavirus. It is named after the nurse Mary Seacole in recognition of her contribution to medicine.
Seacole was born in Jamaica(牙买加) in 1805. Her mother ran a hotel where people could receive medical care and Seacole learnt a lot about nursing from her. An eager traveler, Seacole learnt more about new medicines and treatments as she journeyed across the world.
Seacole was born in Jamaica(牙买加) in 1805. Her mother ran a hotel where people could receive medical care and Seacole learnt a lot about nursing from her. An eager traveler, Seacole learnt more about new medicines and treatments as she journeyed across the world. During the Crimean War (1853- 1856), Seacole wanted to join a group of nurses, led by Florence Nightingale, who were going to Crimea to treat British soldiers. The Crimean War was an international conflict fought between Britain, France and Turkey on one side, and Russia on the other. However, Seacole's request to join was rejected. She believed this was possibly because of racism(种族主义) which is when people are treated badly or unfairly because of their race.
Instead, Seacole went to Crimea by herself and set up the British Hotel, which was a place where soldiers could go to receive treatment. Among these soldiers she became known as "Mother Seacole" because of how well she looked after them.
After the war, Seacole fell ill and didn't have much money. To assist her, people put on a festival in her honor in 1857. Seacole also published a book about her life, called Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, before she died in 1881 in London. Over the years, people have campaigned for Seacole's story to be more widely told.
Although the Seacole Center is only a temporary hospital, it is hoped that this might lead to more awareness of her achievements.
The loss of natural land isn't just a problem for the Amazon or the rainforests of Southeast Asia. The United States is losing its forests, grasslands, wetlands, and deserts at a truly startling pace.
Between 2001 and 2017, some 97, 124 square kilometers of natural land-around the size of Indiana- were destroyed in the US to make way for roads, industry, farms, and other signs of human civilization. That's equal to a football field-sized piece of land being lost every 30 seconds. Some of the most serious losses have been experienced in the South and Midwest, where human development took over 47 percent and 59 percent of all land area, respectively, in the 16 years studied.
These findings come from a report published by The Center for American Progress.
Using available satellite data and open- source databases, they calculated the rate of loss of natural lands and its relationship to oil and gas extraction(开采), road construction, urban development, agriculture, and other human- related activities. If national trends continue, a South Dakota- sized expanse of forests, wetlands, and wild places in the continental United States will disappear by 2050.
Now only 12 percent of the country's land area has been conserved as national parks, wilderness areas, national monuments, or other protected areas, while 26 percent of ocean are a is safeguarded from oil and gas extraction. According to this report, it's now time to extend this level of protection even further.
Keeping in line with present scientific recommendations, they conclude that the US should aim to protect at least 30 percent of lands and oceans in a natural state by 2030.
However, it isn't all about desperation. The authors conclude on a remarkably optimistic note (well, relatively optimistic for an environmental report, at least)."The United States is entering new times when it will rely more than ever on the integrity (完整) and stability of the natural world to provide economic boom, safeguard the health of communities, and weather (平安渡过) the effects of a changing climate," they write.
Keeping food fresh without refrigeration is near impossible in the hot climate of sub-Saharan Africa. But it's hard to power fridges in a region where almost 600 million people live off the grid(电网).
That's where Brazil's Youmma comes in. The company has developed a pay as you go(预付费的) solar powered fridge that is being bought by small business owners. The fridges help to reduce food waste, store medicine safely, and allow shops to keep products fresh for longer, says Andre Morriesen, research and development manager at Nidec Global Appliance, which owns Youmma.
The cooling system of the small 100 -liter fridge has been designed for off grid use, and it consumes a quarter of the energy of a regular fridge, according to Nidec. That means it can be powered by a smaller solar panel and a smaller battery, reducing costs. The battery can keep the fridge running for a day and a half without sunlight.
Customers pay for the fridge in daily installments(分期付款) via cell phones, through M-Kopa, a Kenyan solar energy company. New M-Kopa customers pay a $ 100 deposit. Daily payments range from $1 to $ 1.50 for a package that includes solar lighting and covers the installation(安装) of a rooftop solar panel. M-Kopa says it costs more than a conventional fridge, but the package includes lighting as well as continued access to free off- the grid energy.
Pay- as your go"is useful for rural households or businesses with an uneven cash flow, such as income based on harvesting seasons", says' Teresa Le, a climate change and energy specialist for the UN Development Program.
However, even when paired with pay as you go systems like M-Kopa's, solar fridges are still costly for the average person and that's why they mostly appeal to small businesses, says Le. Of about 2, 000 fridges sold since Youmma launched it in 2019, around 80% were to small businesses.
Kioko Mwange runs a small shop in the village of Kithungo, eastern Kenya. Since signing up for the Youmma fridge he has increased his sales. "It helps me preserve milk for up to 10 days," says Mwange." I have seen an increase in customers. "Morriesen believes the fridge can be a "life changing product "for rural families and "bring freedom to women" who often spend hours each day walking to food markets.
Feeling tired and stressed? You are not alone.The good news is that you have the power to influence your mood(情绪). Develop some of these habits to improve your mood in 10 minutes or less.
●Start your day with a short morning workout.
Modest amounts of exercise first thing in the morning can set you up for a good day. You can do some jumping jacks, run for a few minutes, go for a bike ride or take your dog for a walk around the block.
●Remove clutter(杂乱) to reduce stress.
Clutter can easily cause stress- and stress contributes to poor sleep, which can also affect your overall productivity and general health. Reducing the "clutter" in our lives-physical, digital or psychological- allows us to deal with stressors head- on.
●Write down three things that went well today.
What went well? This simple question can help you focus on all the good things that happen in your life every day. At the end of your day, look back and find three things that went well. Reflect on them, and even replay them in your mind，revisiting those good feelings. This exercise focuses your attention on the positive experiences in your day and away from the negative.3 You can practice this habit every night, right before you go to bed.
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Starting a new project you care about can be the healthy distraction(消 遣) you need to improve your mood, reduce stress and increase your sense of accomplishment. You can use your mornings just before your normal work routine or an hour of your evening to accomplish some pretty amazing things.
A. Work on a passion project.
B. Accomplish amazing things early.
C. The causes of cluttering are varied.
D. It can help you think more positively.
E. It's normal to feel uninspired or unmotivated every now and then.
F. Besides, research also shows that clutter can be bad for your mental health.
G. Even short exercise sessions of just 10 minutes can do wonders for your mood.
My mother suffered from a serious cancer one year ago. She's always been my1She taught me how to be a mom，and she's been the best grandmother to my 4- year old daughter Ishaanvi. When I heard the news for the first time, I felt 2my mother physically and mentally 3 . It's the first time I have seen any sign of 4 from an otherwise strong woman.
But the stars were watching us, and my daughter 5 us. Not only was she my own source of 6 , but she made her grandmother bloom through the darkest of days. She would 7go far enough to try to feed her and give endless hugs.
But when mom started to8 her hair heavily, the cancer became more real for me.
Whenever the doorbell rang, mom would run to get her wig(假发).9 ， Ishaanvi kept on trying to 10us that having no 11could be a trendy choice- it didn't have to be associated with a sickness. To 12it to us, Ishaanvi made the decision to shave off her hair.13her own!
It's become their tradition now-Ishaanvi and my mom are partners in "hairless crime".
Every day they discuss the 14 of a new hair, and what color it is. It's15that they show so much 16.Neither one is ever 17by onlookers.
My daughter made me 18 all the stigmas(耻辱)一Why are the courageous ones, those who are fighting for their lives, so embarrassed by the loss of their hair? Stand 19and show it off. It's a battle scar and a symbol of honor that was20 .
After five years of construction, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Southwest China's Sichuan province was put into operation on Sunday morning， making Chengdu the (three) city in China with two international hub(枢纽) airports, after Shanghai and Beijing.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is the (large) civil transport airport planned and constructed during the 13th Five Year Plan period (2016- 2020).
Its first- phase project witnessed construction of three runways and two terminals with a total area of 710, 000 square meters, which can meet the annual throughput of 60 million people.
According to Wu Ding, a leading official charge of the airport's construction, in the past five years, over 30 new technologies (apply) to make it reach (advance) world level.
With a total (long) of 4,000 meters and a width of 75 meters, one of its runways is the highest level 4F runway in the international aviation industry, large civil aircraft like an Airbus A380 can take off and land.
The first plane, which took off from the airport at 11:25 am, was from Sichuan Airlines. With 262 passengers, the plane for Beijing Capital International Airport had many cartoon (panda) on its fuselage(机身), (remind) people of the animal's habitat.
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Last Friday afternoon, we had basketball match against Class Three. At the beginning, we both tried to show each to be the best player. We just ran around and didn't pass down the ball to others. Soon we fall behind. During the break, our headmaster Mr. Li patient advised us to working together as a team. We followed her advice. In the end we won the game but each of us felt happy.
Through this game, I realize deeply that in a team, we can't achieve success no matter what excellent each one is. The key to success are teamwork.
