Play in a Box
By National Theatre
Illustrated by Hui Skipp
Find everything you need to create, direct and act in your own play in one box, with this brilliant kit. There are lots of suggestions for coming up with a script, tips for costumes and make-up, sound and lighting—and there are even tickets and a programme to colour in.
All About Theatre
By National Theatre
Discover how plays like War Horse are made, from the idea to the actual production. This fascinating book includes interviews with famous actors and directors, and contributions from experts across all aspects of stage-craft（工艺） , including making props, building sets and designing the lighting.
Write Your Own Scripts
By Andrew Prentice and Matthew Oldham.
IMlustrated by Hannah Peck
Want to try your hand at writing your own show? This book will help you every step of the way, such as creating characters, setting the scene and writing realistic conversations. You'll also find lots of useful links to help you learn more about scriptwriting online.
Play Time: Plays for All Ages
By Julia Donaldson
Former Children's Laureate（得奖者）Julia Donaldson has written this collection of 11 short plays, perfect for people of all ages to act out, complete with guides on casting and running time. You'll find versions of traditional tales, as well as new plays, and lots of inspiration for putting on your performances
Step by step, Ana Regalado shared the flavors that have helped define her life on Friday as part of Hispanic Heritage Month（西班牙裔传统月）.
"I don't know if you've heard, ‘Oh that's a secret family recipe', and I think recipes are meant to be shared, we share them with the world so everyone can enjoy them," said Regalado.
The mother of seven and grandmother is known on TikTok as ‘Salty Cocina'. Back in 2020, she began making what she calls a look through cookbook. It's one that helps pass down the dynamic flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine to her children and grandchildren.
"Just think about it, how amazing would it be to have your grandma in the kitchen, watching her cook when she's no longer here?" said Regalado.
Not only did her children love it, but so did the rest of the world. Within a year of uploading her first video, she got over one million followers. She has more than 2.5 million now. All of them are eager to explore the history, cultural significance, and origins of the ingredients in her beloved dishes. Her engaging and reliable personality has given her a platform she never could have imagined.
"I never thought it would get this big," said Regalado.
Each video is a proof to her commitment to spreading the richness of the recipes passed down through generations while enjoying all she learns about other culures from her followers.
"Everybody's culures are different, but, in a way, they're kind of similar. So we can all embrace （接受）each other," said Regalado. "There are so many different recipes that are the same but have different names in different countries."
"I always tell my husband a family that cooks together stays together," said Regalado with a laugh.
QR（Quick Response）codes can be found everywhere. You can even find a number of them distributed throughout this magazine, each skillfully different from the last. They are a development of the bar code, and a necessity in the digital age. However, you might not know where they come from.
If it hadn't been for Hara Masahiro, QR codes might not have entered the mainstream at all. He was working for Japanese company Denso wave in the 1990s, when the limitations of bar codes were becoming apparent. They could only hold 20 characters of information, but the increasing efficiency of technology required a code with more capacity. Inspired by the black and white pieces on a Go board, Hara created a square pattern that included positional information telling the scanner which way to read it. As a result, QR codes can store information both horizontally（水平地） and vertically, packing a considerable amount of information into a relatively small space.
After Hara's breakthrough, it took some time before QR codes began to be commonplace. At first, they were used in automobile manufacturing（自动化生产）, where manufacturers in other industries quickly found that the code's ability to contain so much detail was great for efficiency, as well as helped them respond to consumer demands for greater transparency（透明度）in production and shipping, and this led to the codes becoming more widespread.
Another thing that boosted their popularity was Denso wave's decision to make QR code specifications public so anyone could use them. Hara and his fellow developers wanted everyone not only to access the codes, but to also come up with new ways to implement them. As for what the future holds for QR codes, Hara says, "Black and white codes have become so common now. I'd like to create more spectacular codes that can stimulate people."
The James Webb Space Telescope（JWST）has found water and organic carbon molecules（分子） near a massive, active young star that's situated in a faraway star-forning region of space, suggesting Earth-like exoplanets could form even in the worst environments in our Milky Way Galaxy. Potentially, some of those exoplanets may even exhibit habitable conditions.
A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy（MPIA）in Heidelberg, Germany, aimed the mighty James Webb Space Telescope at a star-birthing region known as NGC 6357. The crew's goal was to analyze the chemical environment surrounding the group's stars and see whether their orbits could possibly host life.
Located some 5, 500 light-years from Earth, NGC 6357 is one of the closest regions to us in which we see massive stars currently forming. As these energetic, young stars burn among thick clouds of dust, they begin to attack their surroundings, creating unforgiving environments in their surroundings. But the new study found that a planet-forming star surounding one of the stars in this group contains molecules that are conditions for life as we know it, such as water and carbon dioxide.
"This result is unexpected and exciting!" Maria C. Ramirez-Tannus, an astronomer at MPIA and lead author of the new study, said in a statement. "It shows that there are favorable conditions to form Earth-like planets and the elements for life even in the worst environments in our galaxy. "
These findings are good news for life in the universe as they dispel concerns that potentially habitable planets could not form too close to very massive stars. Previously, scientists thought the intensity of ultraviolet（紫外线的）radiation produced by massive stars would interfere（干扰） with the distribution of dust and gas in planet-forming stars, possibly preventing the formation of rocky planets like Earth, for instance. The NGC 6357 group contains more than ten super bright and massive stars, suggesting most of the group's matter is exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation.
We've all had things to apologize for. Whether on the playground or at the office, intentionally or not, we've hurt people. Research shows that apologies benefit us in many ways, which can reduce stress and ease heart rates, as well as boosting relationship well-being and cooperation.
Like so many other habits that are good for us, apologies must overcome our own mental barriers. When people know they've made a mistake and hurt somebody, they may still remain silent in the face of their wrong doings.
First, the offender（冒犯者）may not be concerned with the relationship, especially if they have little empathy for the other person. The second barrier is the perceived threat to one's self-image. Some people fear that apologizing will be both humbling and prove that they aren't a good, moral person. They worry that the offense is too great or that the offended won't forgive them.
While this too is a possibility, in most cases the opposite is true, because people have a tendency to overestimate the negative consequences of apologizing and underestimate the benefits of apologizing. But once we've actually apologized, we both feel better, and it can really have a positive impact.
Sometimes, it's only the beginning of a settlement, for the other person may need time to forgive, or forgiveness may not come at all. That's okay, because a true apology doesn't come with the expectation of forgiveness. It's not a confession（忏悔） by which you clean your morality by unburdening your mistakes on another.
It says you're sorry you hurt them, that the relationship is important to you, and that you will do better in the future.
A. Have you ever said sorry to somebody?
B. But then why are apologies so difficult?
C. A true apology is a gift to another person.
D. In some cases, it may take time for the person to forgive and forget.
E. Finally, people may simply underestimate the effectiveness of their apology.
F. But even if you make the apology, don't think the conflict is over automatically.
G. According to the researchers, there are three mental barriers to explain this silence.
Ben Kjar was born with Crouzon Syndrome. It is a disease that makes his 1 different from the other kids. They made fun of him, calling him ‘flat face' and other things, as he 2 .
However, with the firm support from his 3 , Kjar learned labels didn't have to 4 his life. "What my mom and my dad didn't do is that my mom and dad didn't 5 me in bubble wrap ever," Kjar said. "They loved me, 6 me and accepted me, but they never ever spoil me."
As a wrestler in college, Kjar went on to become a professional speaker and 7 a businessman decorating houses.
He's been busy, selling nearly two hundred 8 in the last six years, some of which are extra special and serve an 9 purpose, benefting Kjar's nonprofit, "Flip for a Face." Money from sales of Kjar's homes is 10 , so children with Crouzon Syndrome can have reconstructive 11 just like he had.
"You can't change the world in every way. But you can 12 to do your best," Kjar explained.
Now with a family of his own, Kjar has turned his challenges into a 13 of love and transformation. "Life is beautiful," he said. "It's not always . 14 . But guess what? We were born with a gift and the moment we realize that this 15 is actually a gift is the moment things change."
Imagine a food that has been popular in China for over two thousand years. This dish is known as "Roujiamo", translates to "meat sandwich", and it's considered one of China's most popular street foods. You may （hear）about this ancient delicacy, but do you know the fascinating history behind it?
The origins of Roujiamo can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty, where it was （primary）consumed by the emperor's soldiers. The dish consists a flatbread filled with meat, along with herbs, spices, and a variety of vegetables. Nowadays, you can find this （taste）treat all over China, from street stands to high-end restaurants.
One of the most remarkable things about Roujiamo is （it）multiply function. It can be made with different types of meat, such as beef, pork, or lamb, and even vegetarians are available. The bread used for the sandwich is also important aspect of the dish, with some variations including sesame（芝麻） or whole wheat bread. The result is a delicious and filling meal that can （enjoy）by people from all walks of life.
In （conclude）, Roujiamo is not just a burger; it's a symbol of China's rich food history. It has stood the test of time, （make）a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
"I don't get it, Pete," Janet said to her cousin. "Why do you fish at Murphy's pond if old Mrs. Murphy is a witch（女巫）?"
"The fishing's great ... And the old Murphy house is over a hill behind the pond," Pete replied. "We'll be okay ... As long as we stay away from the house," he continued in a low voice. "They say kids who go into that house are never seen again!"
After they got to the pond, witches were forgotten. Pete sat on the old dock and threw out his line. Suddenly Janet saw something shining in the water and stepped forward for a closer look. The rotting （腐朽的）wood of the dock broke under her. "H-e-l-l-p!" She screamed as she dropped down into the dark, cold water.
Pete jumped in to help her. "Quiet down!" He said out of breath as they got to the rocky shore. "You're not hurt. If you keep complaining, you'll wake the witch!" Then he screamed. "OUCH-H-H!" and lifted his foot. There was a deep cut on the bottom of his foot from a sharp rock!
"Oh, Pete, you're hurt!" Janet cried. "I'll go for... " But before she could say Help, she saw an old woman coming toward them. Without a word, the woman picked up Pete and carried him up the hill. A cold, wet, and confused Janet followed. She was frightened but had a strange feeling that the old woman meant no harm.
At the top of the hill, the woman walked toward an old house. "Oh, P-p-please, Ma'am," a frightened Pete begged, "Please don't go there. That's where the w-w-witch lives!"
"That is my home, young man," the woman said softly, "Do not be afraid." At the front door, she said to Janet, "Please open the door." Janet did, and the three went inside. Mrs. Murphy gently put Pete on a couch（睡椅）, then disappeared into another room.
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Mrs. Murphy returned with two warm blankets. …… Mrs. Murphy smiled happily. |
