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Is Learning English Important?
As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the importance of learning English is growing as well. It is estimated that over 1.5 billion people around the world speak English, making it the most widely spoken language on the planet. In this article, we will...
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Coffee really does make you happier
Caffeine evolved in certain plants—including coffee shrubs, tea trees, cocoa beans, and kola nuts—as a naturally occurring pesticide to discourage insects from eating them. Stupid bugs. But that doesn’t explain why about 85 percent of Americans consume it in s...
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How running can help you cope with stress at work
If grabbing your trainers and heading out for a run is your way of coping with a stressful week at work, you’re not alone. According to England Athletics, more than six million adults in England ran at least once a week in 2021, and around two-thirds cite redu...
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Lao Gan Ma: The Chinese chilli crisp hot in the West
For some, cooking during lockdowns was a chance to try out the kind of time-consuming, intricate food preparation that the rush of ordinary life makes impossible. Endless loaves of sourdough were produced, along with bubbling kombucha. For others, it was an ex...
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外刊精读0220 | 拒绝身材焦虑，你有“权”做你自己
脉络梳理【Para. 1-2】 指出社会对于女性身材始终存在严苛标准，往往对女性身体和心理造成伤害【Para. 3-6】 分析这些标准存在并被强加给女性的复杂原因【Para. 7】 总结全文，引发读者思考双语阅读正文字数：427 WordsPara. 1What is considered in vogue for women’s bodies has plagued us for generations. Last year, trend forecasters and celebrities seemed to...
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学会做自己的摆渡人
人生，就是一场漫长的跋涉。一路上，高峰和低谷交错，有顺境，也会有逆境。无论处于何时何地，没有人可以代替你经历所有。那些生活中的困顿，都要靠你自己去化解。一个人真正的成熟，就是学会做自己的摆渡人。孤独时，蓄能看到这样一条动态：“今天想说的话很多，删删减减，最后就什么也不想说了。作为一个成年人，好像已经没空去矫情。自我治愈，赶快调整好状态才是最要紧的。”生活就是这样，你有你的烦，我有我的难。与其把希望寄托在别人身上，等待别人的救赎，不如自己先成为那道光。人总是走着走着就懂了，孤独是每个人必经的考验，也是最好的增值期。适...