The Best Chinese Restaurants in Soho
Soho, envelopes London's Chinatown so naturally the neighbourhood is full of Chinese restaurants. You'll find various Chinese cuisines in Soho.
Yauatcha Soho（$$$）
Yauatcha is a stylish all-day dim sum restaurant from the Hakkasan Group. And the Soho site is extremely stylish indeed with its dark tables and long blue-lit fish tank. The food is similarly beautiful, from the delicate crystal dumplings to the spicy steamed seabass, a kind of sea fish. You certainly pay for the pleasure of eating at Yauatcha. For a luxury occasion it really hits the spot.
Beijing Dumpling （$$）
It may have dumpling in the name but that's not all this little spot turns out. You can watch the chefs make the dumplings by hand in the window and they come pan-fried, steamed or soupy in the form of xiaolongbao. If you need more there are a variety of classic Chinese dishes and spicy hot pot.
Little Four Seasons （$）
It's not hard to locate Little Four Seasons which is famed for its roast duck. You can get this signature dish at Little Four Seasons but the specialty of this house is hot pot with the pork belly and chicken with black pepper, the spicy chicken and the spicy and sour fish being particular favourites.
Barshu（$$）
Sichuan cuisine is famous for its spiciness and that's exactly what you get at Barshu. Sichuan pepper and chillies feature across the menu, in everything from deep fried frogs legs to dry wok（锅） duck tongues to hot and sour tofu. It's slightly pricier than your average Chinatown restaurant but you'll struggle to find regional food of the same quality elsewhere. Just be prepared for the heat.
China's first group of five female pilots flying J-11B fighter jets successfully completed their first solo（单独的）training recently.
During the training, pilots had to complete simulated single engine and landing procedures accurately under high altitude conditions, which greatly tested their situational awareness, technical and tactical（战术上的）capabilities.
The first solo flight also involved challenging operations such as hovering at maximum angular speed（角速度）. It tests pilots'ability to master the boundary performance of the aircraft and how to control the aircraft accurately, providing a solid foundation for them to achieve tactical intention in the later air combat.
"We are honored to be part of the first group of female pilots flying J-11B fighter jets but it was also a test for us. Though we're weak in physical strength compared with men, flying these jets is not about arm wrestling. What matters is decision-making and control of the jets. "Said Yan Zhongyue, one of the pilots from Xi'an Flying College of the Chinese People's Liberation Army （PLA）Air Force.
Women obviously enjoy advantages in operating weapons and equipment because of the careful and sensitive characteristics, which also accords with future warfare in which accurate control of weapon platforms would be one of focuses.
Following their first flight in the J-11B, they will receive training on formation flying, low-altitude and air combat training before they will participate into front line combat units this year. Training female fighter pilots is an important measure to strengthen the quality of the Air Force's talent pool. The move is designed to shorten training cycles for third generation fighters' pilots. "We have proved that female pilots can do the same things as men, we can operate heavy combat fighters. Today we can fly the J-11B, in the future same on the J-20. Our journey is the sea of stars, "said Yan.
In Jakarta, apart from the narrow, unpaved road, the two-meter-high concrete coastal wall is the only thing that separates Susan's small restaurant from the sea. Her family depends on that wall. Growing up here, Susan used to play on the beach in front of her house. But by the 2000s the beach had disappeared, and the sea frequently flooded the neighborhood.
In 2002, the government built the coastal wall, to give the residents peace of mind and time-a respite（暂缓） from the steady sinking of the land under the city and the steady rising of the sea. But just five years later, in 2007, the wall proved no match for the worst floods in Jakarta's modern history.
Jakarta is now sinking at a truly alarming rate-a rate that varies around the city but is up to 11 inches a year in the northern areas. About 40 percent of Jakarta is below sea level. By comparison, climate change is raising sea level by only less than an inch a year. But sinking land and rising sea both point toward the same outcome: regular flooding in Jakarta. "Jakarta is the center of administration, economy, culture, and entertainment. Over the years Jakarta has grown into a big city with no environmental support system. " says Andy, a lecturer at the University of Indonesia. Ultimately that's why it is sinking today.
The situation is one reason the government announced that the nation's capital would be moved away to a new city to be built on Borneo, which is now forest. But local communities aren't so happy with the plan. They fear the project would destroy their land, forest, and livelihoods. In Jakarta, on the other hand, those who welcome the decision arguing that it will ease Jakarta's burdens of crowding and pollution.
But as the government leaves the sinking capital, what is to become of the 10 million people like Susan who still live there?
"Mona Lisa's" famous smile is routinely described as ambiguous. But is it really that hard to read? Apparently not. In an unusual trial, close to 100 percent of people described her expression as "happy".
The "Mona Lisa"is often held up as a symbol of emotional mystery. Kornmeier, the German scientist, and a team used it in a study of factors that influence how humans judge visual clues such as facial expressions. Using a copy of the masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, the team moved the model's mouth corners slightly up and down to create eight altered images. They created four "happier" and four "sadder" "Mona Lisas".
A block of nine images were shown to 12 trial participants 30 times. In every showing the pictures were randomly rearranged. Then participants had to describe each of the nine images as happy or sad.
"Given the descriptions from art and art history, we thought that the original would be the most ambiguous, "Kornmeier said. Instead, "we found that Da Vinci's original was perceived as happy in 97 percent of cases."
The second experiment involved the original "Mona Lisa" with eight "sadder" versions. These were given even more subtle（微妙的）differences in the lip tilt（倾斜）. In this test, the original was still described as happy. However, participants' reading of the other images changed. "They were perceived a litle sadder than in the first experiment, "said Kornmeier.
The findings confirm that "we don't have an absolute fixed scale of happiness and sadness in our brain"-and that a lot depends on context, the researcher explained. Understanding this process may be useful in the study of psychiatric（精神病学的）disorders. As for the masterpiece itself, the team believe their work has finally settled a centuries-old question.
We set off on our journey up Mount Wutai onto its peak to appreciate the mysterious and beautiful Bodhisattva Lights, ball-shaped lights floating in the whole sky with radiant beams. Seen from the foot of the mountain, the sky was gray and cloudy. It sometimes appeared in white mist, and sometimes was completely covered by clouds.
On the mountainside, our clothing grew wet. It slowed the horses down to a heavy pace. We spent the night at a small temple. The next morning we continued our climb in the rain. The road was more slippery than the day before, so we had no choice but to get down from our horses and walked on foot.
On the way, we were told the unusual phenomenon wouldn't be observed in the rain. WVe sighed with disappointment. And the sun set in the west, the clouds disappeared and the mist faded.
Eventually, we arrived at the peak, with the sky filled with stars. Late in the night, we got awake by a shout. "Get up. Hurry up to see the Lights!" We moved quickly, threw on a few pieces of clothing and ran out. It was cold, making our bodies shake from head to foot. Just before our eyes, the mysterious phenomenon appeared.
Thousands of ball-shaped objects floated slowly in the distance, shining golden beams of light, as though the whole sky were filled with countless glowing lanterns. The balls moved across the sky at the same speed. They were light and delicate. Meanwhile, we all just froze there, speechless with wonder, appreciating the incredible views.
A. It seemed to rain soon.
B. We had to stop for a shelter.
C. Unexpectedly, the sky began to clear.
D. In the distance stood the peak, unclear.
E. The road was slippery and difficult to walk.
F. However, our hearts were filled with excitement.
G. They were like goldfish swimming calmly in water.
The plants my mother tended were hearty and had been there for many years. But after my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease（阿尔兹海默症）and was sent in hospital, the plants in our house began to die and the leaves were 1 , During that time, I had been so focused on the increasing demands of her own 2 that her beloved plants had 3 my notice.
Later, I 4 her job and poured water into the thirsty soil every day. Gradually I understood her sacred job. Unlike children or pets, house plants 5 nothing. They wait quietly, no matter how 6 for attention. To undertake the care of a plant during a long period of time requires 7 for a living thing. Actually it 8 entirely on you for survival, but can't even ask for help.
Even as Alzheimer's disease 9 so much of her moment-to-moment memory, the inborn act of caring lasts. After she left hospital and went back home, sometimes I would guide her down the steps to 10 the plants herself. Each time, she smiled up at me with 11, because being able to care for something is still what brings her the greatest joy. Whatever she may 12 moments later, while she is with them, she is fully 13 . Her devotion to the plants has no limit and no end.
I look at plants differently these days. I see them as my mother does: quiet reminders of the need for deep 14and love for every living thing. It is clear to me that the things we spend a lifetime cultivating are never truly 15; the kindness she has planted in me still blooms.
Working and living abroad is an eye-opening experience. From 2019 to 2021, I pursued my career in Shanghai and gained new insights into China.
Firstly, the Chinese people work （incredible） hard. This gives evidence to the Chinese economy is growing so fast. Secondly, （be） in China during the Spring Festival is an absolutely amazing event. No matter how far from home, most Chinese will make home from work or study to spend China's most important holiday with their family. （million） of people crowd into trains and planes for family reunions. So you will witness the （large） urban migration in the entire world. It is referred to as the Spring Rush, Chunyun in Chinese who attach great importance to the family. Last but not least, as an American who worked in China, I would encourage everybody to learn a foreign language. In this way, you're going to have a challenge that will give you confidence （deal） with many other things in this world. Nelson Mandela said, when you speak to a man in a language that he （understand）, it goes to his head. But when you speak to a man in his mother tongue, it goes to his heart.
Working and living in China as an American opened the door to （end） opportunities for me. It enabled me to learn the Chinese culture and have a better life I go for.
It was a rather crowded day at the subway station. Seeing the busy passers-by stopped by his performance, Eric, a music lover who just graduated from college, wore a big smile on his face. With deep passion for music, he showed up in the station in his spare time, singing and playing the guitar to people travelling to and from the subway station.
With the melodious （悦耳的）song coming to an end, hearty applause burst out. As usual, Eric expressed his gratitude, nodding his head with a smile. "Man, awesome! An outstanding performance!" Approached a mnan, holding the hand of a little girl in a ponytail（马尾辫）, aged about four.
"Park, a producer of a record company." The man introduced himself, holding out his hand. "Would you like to give it a try in my company?" Out of politeness, Eric shook hands with him in amazement.
"I haven't seen somebody this good in a long time! You are a beautiful scenery of this city, with such a beautiful voice!" Park admired. Suddenly, a phone call interrupted their conversation. Park briefly invited Eric to meet later in the same place and walked away to answer the call. Seeing Park off, Eric did realize what had happened, with warm current flowing from his head to toes. It was the first time that he had earned such kind of recognition, which was totally out of his expectation.
"A beautiful scenery of the city, with a beautiful voice!" Eric repeated the words, cleaning his guitar and preparing for the next performance. At that time, he caught sight of a little girl in a ponytail standing in a corner, weeping and looking around. Carrying his guitar, Eric approached her and squatted （蹲）down, "What's wrong with you, honey?"
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"I can't find my daddy." The girl burst out crying.
The girl calmed down in Eric's song when a man rushed into the office of the subway station.
