Care For the Disabled

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Care For the Disabled

National Disability Day falls on the third Sunday in May each year.

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Nobody likes to fail, even though it's said that failure is the best teacher. However, some studies have shown that failure is not necessarily a bad thing in our learning process.

Being wrong 15 percent of the time is the secret to learning new things, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, US. In the study, they taught computers to do simple tasks, such as telling the difference between pairs of numbers. The team found that a 15% error rate (错误率) made computers learn faster than any other error rate.

While the 15% rule worked well for computers, researchers are not sure if it will work well on students. Unlike computers, humans have different feelings or interests in different areas. That can influence the results when they learn. The team simply hopes their findings will offer teachers a helpful reference (参考).

If failure is such a normal part of the learning journey, how do we learn from it and succeed? A study by Northwestern University, US, offers a clear answer. You've probably heard the saying "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." But the study found that persistence (坚持) alone isn't enough to achieve success. The key lies in reflective practice: learners must study their mistakes carefully, find out which methods worked and which did not, and then focus on areas that need improvement.

Also, the time between different tries plays an important role. Shorter breaks between a failure and a new try increase the chance of future success. Longer breaks raise the risk of repeating mistakes, as learners may forget the valuable lessons from their last try.

When we talk about travel, we usually think of beautiful scenery. However, travelling is more than just fun and relaxation. We not only see beautiful sights but also grow to be a better person. Let's find out what it brings to us.

Travelling to a new place makes it possible for us to experience different local cultures. We can see old buildings, special paintings and traditional dances. These wonderful cultural treasures inspire us in many ways. We may get new ideas from a local yard or imagine decorating our own rooms nicely in the style of traditional art.

Travel is also a way to help us build a better personality. Travelling alone lets us consider all things on our own. We have to take care of ourselves and solve problems without family nearby. Dealing with these challenges helps us become more confident. At the same time, new experiences encourage self-reflection. Seeing different lifestyles makes us think about whether we should change our own habits or ideas.

Travel shapes our attitude (态度) towards life. It teaches us to value what we have and be thankful for life, as seeing how people live in other places makes us realize our own good fortune. The more we experience during travel, the more we learn to accept life as it is. Slowly, we'll learn that many things are not so important, so there is no need to complain about them.

There is no doubt that travelling is a life-changing experience. It shapes how you think, how you behave and what you can do. In the end, travelling will surely make you a better person.

Nowadays, AI language tools are everywhere. They can translate quickly and help with communication easily. People might wonder if learning a foreign language is still worth the effort. So why?

In the first place, learning more languages is great for our brain health. A new study now has an important finding. When someone knows two or more languages, all these languages remain active in the brain. This continuous mental exercise acts a bit like daily brain training.

What's more, speaking more languages is a powerful skill for your future job. Multilingual (多语言的) people have more advantages in the global job market. They develop stronger communication and negotiation (谈判) skills. These skills are highly valuable in an international environment.

Last but not least, language learning opens a window for you to new things. When learning a language, you have to understand different expressions and think about the culture behind them. You learn to ask questions, compare different cultures and think in different ways. This allows you to develop your own point of view instead of simply accepting others' ideas.

Even so, looking ahead, language learning still plays an important role. The benefits go far beyond the words. It not only helps you gain a sharper brain but also shapes how you connect with the world.

A. In fact, it's still very important.

B. That keeps you thinking in new ways.

C. AI is a great challenge to language learning.

D. So, they surely have more jobs to choose from.

E. Learning a language brings you much more energy.

F. Each time the person wants to speak, the brain must choose the right language.

It has long been thought that only humans and some animals, like chimpanzees and elephants can use tools. But a new shows that cows can also achieve it. According to the study, a 13-year-old pet cow named Veronika in Austria may be a lot than many people believe. Her owner says, "For years, Veronika has picked up sticks with her mouth and used them to scratch (抓挠) . And she wasn't taught to do it."

Dr. Alice Auersperg thought it was when she saw Veronika use the tool in a video. The scientist decided to do research with her team. Over several days, they offered Veronika a broom by it on the ground in front of her. Then they found she used the bristled (鬃毛) end of the broom to scratch the skin on her back, using the stick end to scratch her belly. At first, they thought she was making a mistake. they realized she was choosing the best part of the broom. The bristles might be too hard for the soft skin on the belly. Using two different parts of the broom for different reasons is important. That means she uses tools on

"Maybe other cows can do this too, but they don't get a chance to show it." a researcher says. Most cows don't live for too long, since most of them for meat or to give milk. Veronika is 13 years old. As a pet, Veronika's long and interesting life makes it possible special skills.

For thousands of years, cows have lived with humans. But it is a shame that humans have never thought that they might be smart.

A new study from Nanjing University found that the dunes (沙丘) in western China's deserts are moving more slowly now.

According to the study, sand dunes appear in places where there's lots of sand and very little water. They change shapes and move depending on how the wind blows.

The team studied dunes in western China's deserts using pictures from 1986 to 2021. These pictures were taken by satellites (卫星) from the sky. The team found out that the movement speed of dunes has slowed down by 30 percent. Scientists found the place where the speed of dune movement dropped the most quickly. It dropped from 9 meters each year to 4.5 meters each year. The main reason is that the wind is not as strong.

This finding supports the idea of "global wind stilling". It means wind near the ground is slowing down worldwide. As the slower wind takes away less sand, sandstorms happen less often. This helps plants grow back in dry areas. Using this new finding, China has improved its tree-planting plans in the Three-North Shelterbelt Program to better protect plants and control sand.

However, slower near-ground wind can also cut down wind power used to produce electricity. Second, the near-ground wind acts like a "natural cleaner". When wind slows down, pollutants such as PM2.5 in the air stay near the ground and cannot spread away, leading to worse air quality in cities and nearby areas, researchers from Nanjing University said in 2025.

Many young people are trying this new way of walking. You pick a color before you go out, then focus on that color 3 your walk. For example, if you choose yellow, you might notice a yellow flower, a yellow school bus or a traffic 4 turning yellow.

A color walk is not only a form of physical activity but also a way to 5 with the natural world. It's especially powerful when the 6 change, as there's so much to see. You may find green leaves are turning yellow when the summer hot air 7 or a new green leaf comes out on a branch (树枝) on an early spring morning.

Maybe color walks can't 8 satisfy everyone's preferences. But there are still similar activities you can do. Try using your other 9 while you walk. You could notice different sounds, or pay attention to how cool or warm the air feels. Whatever method you choose, the goal is to keep your mind focused on the 10 moment. This can help you feel much more relaxed and peaceful.

A: Hi, Andrew! Did you hear the big news?

B:

A: China is building a rail tunnel (隧道) under the Yangtze River.

B: Sounds cool!

A: It's 89 meters.

B:

A: Sure. It needs high technology and lots of hard work.

B: That's true. Where does the railway go?

A:

B: Does building the railway cost a lot?

A: Yes, over 500 billion yuan. But it will bring more chances to the cities along it.

B: Great.

A: Exactly.

A. What news?

B. How deep is it?

C. The travel time will be shorter.

D. It's from Shanghai to Chengdu

E. That must be a very difficult project.