I'll always remember the first time I tried ballet(芭蕾).My mother was a 1 and I wanted to be like her,but after making mistakes during my first class,I wanted to 2 right away.However,I told my mom I couldn't wait to dance again.
My dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show.I was afraid of 3 my mom,so I practiced hard for the show.Weeks passed,my dancing didn't get any 4 .Finally,I went to my mom to tell her how I felt.She only laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.
My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was,but she still taught me with the greatest 5 love and understanding.When I jumped and fell,she was there to 6 me.When I lost my balance,she held me up.By the time the show 7 I was as prepared as I could be.
Breathing calmly(平静地),I began moving to the music without missing a step.When the music stopped,I 8 the stage(舞台)and laughed in excitement.
My mom gave me a huge hug,telling me how 9 she was.I looked my mom in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her.I know that my mom will 10 be there to catch me if I fall.
Many people say art is lofty(崇高的)so they are afraid of touching the topic.However,art can help us develop our sense of beauty.Here are some recommended books for beginners to open the door to art.
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St.Clair In this book,Clair tells readers about unusual stories of 75 amazing colors.It includes important uses of these colors and their cultural symbolism(象征).By reading this book,you will get a better understanding of olors and learn how to use them more appropriately in practice |
How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz Do you dream of becoming an artist but have no basic knowledge about art?This book can help you Saltz shares his views about what's really important for artists to know.At the same time,he also gives readers advice and shares tips and rules for them to follow |
The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed In this book,Speed not only teaches readers different drawing skills but also shows how to achieve their artistic vision(想象).Speed also questions and challenges the definition(定义)of art,allowing readers to think more deeply about what it means to draw. |
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime by Christopher Hart If you want to be an anime(动漫)artist,then the book is quite suitable for you.It gives some examples for six most popular types of anime characters.Then you can follow the book's detailed instructions to finish the characters step-by-step |
As a teenager,do you feel helpless when having problems with your parents?Chen Zanzao,a 17-year-old boy from Shenzhen,has created a charity community(慈善团体)called Dear Theodosia to offer professional help to families facing similar problems.It now has 2,000 regular participants(参与者).
Chen's idea was inspired by the three-child policy(政策)."My friend Sina and I thought it would bring problems like parental favoritism(父母偏心),"Chen said."Most families still don't know any methods to deal with this."
They started to research both scientific parenting styles and people's needs.They read a lot of studies on the topic and surveyed more than 1,000 people.They found that the healthiest family relationships are when parents take an active part in their children's lives.
They then founded the community to spread the idea."We hold lectures and discussions as well as go on radio and TV programs to spread useful information,"Chen said.
Chen and his friend Sina would do one-on-one conversations with people who felt self-conscious (难为 情的)about sharing their stories."It's understandable that at first,they need time to trust us since we are young,"Chen said."But listening is the key,and slowly they will realize that we are professional."
"We met many parents saying,'I never thought raising a child would be this difficult',so I think it's really important that parents think through whether they could take the responsibility(责任)before they rush into anything,"Chen added
From AI-made jokes to Harry Potter fashion videos,AI can be used to make funny stuff. But can it be as funny as a human?And if it can,will it take the place of comedy writers in the future?
That's something performers have been looking at in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe(爱丁堡边缘艺术节),running from Aug 4 to 28.
Anyone can put on a show at the Festival,and this year even robots were getting in on the act. One of the Festival's big shows even used a small robot to come up with jokes from audience suggestions,which were then performed by humans. The results could be very funny,but sometimes they weren't funny at all.That was part of the point,explained Piotr Mirowski,the show's co-maker.
Comedian(喜剧演员)Pierre Novellie said that it will take a long time for AI to get good at creating comedy." Comedy is the last thing that AI is going to get near,"Pierre told Sky News."Even human comedians have difficulty telling their jokes for the right people at the right time.But that's what's interesting about stand-up and fun."
But Comedian Peter Bazely at the Festival said he's using AI to.make jokes for him because he's out of ideas."In today's world,many artists are worried that AI could end up doing their jobs for them,but I actually hope that AI will do exactly that one day."
The reasons for people wanting to use AI are certainly understandable,but the dangers they bring to many people's jobs are becoming more and more real,and that's not very funny.From worries in schools and colleges about students using ChatGPT for their work,to writers and actors worrying that AI could be used to replace them,fears about the dangers of Al are a hot topic in the world.
A.Start each day by focusing on what to do,then make a list for that day. B.Life is what you make it. C.Not only do you feel good about yourself,but other people will benefit from your offer. D.Take a walk through nature. E.It is up to you how you practice meditation. F.Think how lucky you are. |
Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere.Don't worry.Read our list of things to do now to make your life better and more enjoyable.
Make a daily plan.
Do you wake up in the morning with a terrible feeling because there is just so much to get done? A few minutes spent making a list will prevent you from forgetting something important,and will help you prioritize your tasks.
Meditation (冥想) .
Meditation gives you a chance to clear your mind and focus on the now.Some folks like to meditate by sitting cross-legged in a quiet room with calm music in the background.Others prefer to sit on their porch and watch the world go by. Remember,the key thing is that you must clear your mind and focus on you in the here and now.
Help others.
One of the best ways of creating a positive mind is to help other people.You might offer to help in a thrift shop or to do some gardening for an older person.Helping others will make you feel that you contribute a bit to the world.
Get out into the countryside and enjoy the great outdoors.If you need a reason,take a camera. Appreciate the sheer beauty of the world we live in,and think how lucky you are to be a part of it.Nothing is more refreshing than life itself.
So you do need to make it the very best you can to increase the quality of your life.
A.Find out how long it usually takes to finish your homework.Then set a time limit(限制).When you reach the time limit,move on to the next thing.Remember,being more efficient can mean more time to play and relax
B.When you see someone who looks like he or she could be a friend,start to talk.Smile,speak up and be brave.There are friends for you out there —you just have to find them
C.While it's good to help each other when needed,it's also good to be independent and do your own things. Perhaps this is a lesson you already know but the one your friend needs to learn.
D.Start with simple,small conversations when you see the right moment.Try not to give off a feeling of resentment (怨恨)or request their attention;just look for things you have in common and speak up about your opinion
E.Make sure your mom is connected with others.Maybe she could take part in line dancing outside with other mothers.You could also gently push her to work some more hours.Just give her advice and let her make her own decision.
F.It's not nice being laughed at.But try not to be too sensitive(敏感的)about your voice breaking.It's a natural change.You will probably get through this part quickly and in no time your voice will be strong.
Du Fu(712-770),one of (great)poets in China,is familiar to most of us.However,Du has remained (large)unknown in the Western world.
The BBC's one-hour documentary(纪录片)Du Fu:China's Greatest Poet,introduces the great poet to Western audiences.As the first English-language documentary about Du Fu,it compares (he)to Dante and Shakespeare.British historian Michael Wood explores the (poet)life in the film.He visits a number of places (learn)about the amazing stories of the poet.
The documentary explains why Du's works (be)popular for centuries."Chinese people pay much attention to (record)history and Du Fu is better than anyone at reflecting history in his poetry,"said Zeng Xiangbo, professor at Renmin University.
Known China's "saint of poetry(诗圣)",Du Fu wrote about 1,400 poems that are still with us today.Du Fu's 1,400 poems have been translated into English by Stephen Owen from America.He completed the eight-year-long project in 2016 and published a six-volume book.The book (expect) to help Du's works reach more readers now.
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The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 turned out to be a great success.
