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Four Excellent American Universities Princeton University
Princeton University is a private institution founded in 1746. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, it offers various events, activities and organizations. Famous alumni include the 28th US President Woodrow Wilson and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private institution founded in 1636. Located outside Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is made up of more than 10 schools and institutes. Eight US presidents graduated from Harvard, including Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT is a private institution founded in 1861. Located outside Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT focuses on scientific and technological research. Famous alumni include Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Yale University
Yale University is a private institution founded in 1701. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, it is known for its excellent drama and music programs. Famous alumni include five US presidents and actress Meryl Streep.
As a winner of the NSLI-Y Scholarship in high school, and then the Critical Language Scholarship in college, I lived in China for two summers with host families, studying Chinese for nine hours a day. Tack on to that the approximately 2,000 classroom hours I spent learning Chinese as an undergraduate, and it seems fair to say that a small fortune of resources has been invested in my Chinese ability.
Yet even with so much practice, I am not still achieving fluency, and it's unclear whether I'll use my language skills regularly in my career. This leads me to reflect: What is it that drives me to drill tones and memorize characters?
Many people are quick to point out the value of language skills in an increasingly competitive workforce. However, language is about much more than just the ability to communicate. Foreign language study is tied to increased levels of empathy (同理心)，enhanced cognitive development, and more creative insight on the human condition. Increasingly, research shows that these benefits also apply to those with exposure to multiple languages, and not just those who achieve fluency.
A beneficial future for the US and China will be built upon understanding, respect and recognition. Language exchange can provide cultural insight and strengthen the common ground we stand on.
It is not the economic potential of my language skills that leads me to persist. Studying Chinese is the most modest way I can think of to approach China, a nation with over 5 ,000 years of complex history. From this point, I have experienced the beauty, hospitality of China. And my experience of studying Chinese has helped me form a sense of curiosity and a commitment to understanding and respect-and that's a start.
Artificial intelligence (Al) technology may soon be a useful tool for doctors. It may help them better understand and treat diseases like breast cancer(癌症)in ways that were never before possible.
Rishi Rawat teaches Al at the University of Southern California's (USC) Clinical Science Center in Los Angeles. He is part of a team of scientists who are researching how Al and machine learning can more easily recognize cancerous growths in the breast. Rawat provides information about cancer cells to a computer. He says this data helps the machine learn."…You can put the data into them and they will learn the patterns and the pattern recognition. That's important to make decisions.”
David Agus is another USC researcher. He believes that "machines are not going to take the place of doctors." Computers will not treat patients, but they will help make certain decisions and look for things that the human brain can't recognize these patterns by itself." Once a confirmed cancerous growth is removed, doctors still have to treat the patient to reduce the risk of cancer returning. The form of treatment depends on the kind of cancer. Currently, researchers take a thin piece of tissue (动植物细胞的组织)，put it on a small piece of glass and add color to better see the cells .
That process could take days or even longer. Scientists say Al can do something better than just count cells. Through machine learning, it can recognize complex patterns or structures, and learn how the cells are organized. The hope is that machines will soon be able to make a quick identification of cancer that is free of human mistakes. "A11 of a sudden, we have the computing power to really do it in real time... We couldn't have done this, we didn't have the computing power to do this several years ago, but now it's all changed." Agus adds that the process could be done "for almost no cost in the developing world.” He says that having a large amount of information about patients is important for a machine to effectively do its job in medicine .
The University of Southern California researchers are now only studying breast cancer. But doctors predict Al will one day make a difference in all forms of cancer.
We assume exercise improves our mental health. But what kind of exercise works best? Researchers analyzed the effect of different types of exercise. They looked at the link between physical activities and mental health and found team sports were the best, followed by cycling, either on the road or a stationary bike. Physical activities typically performed in groups, such as team sports and gym classes, provided greater benefits than running or walking.
Researchers rated mental health based on a survey. It asked respondents how many days in the previous month their mental health was “not good” due to stress, depression or problems withemotions. People who played team sports like soccer and basketball reported 22.3% fewer poor mental-health days than those who didn't exercise. Those who ran or jogged fared 19% better, while those who did household chores 11.8% better.
They found team sports may have an extra benefit because of the social component, and yoga or tai chi can promote mindfulness, which is often touted as beneficial for mental health.
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researchers also found that those who exercise between 30 and 60 minutes had
the best mental health 
with 45 minutes the optimal duration. Exercising three to five times a week correlated with fewer dark days. “Over 90 minutes of exercise and there isn't an extra benefit,” Dr. Chekroud said.
The study analyzed the exercise habits and mental health of 1.2 million US adults, based on self-reported answers to survey questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It wasn't a randomized controlled study and just an association between exercise and better mental health. It can't explain if poor mental health causes people to exercise less or exercise causes people to have better mental health.
Most college students have their money from their parents, but college is the time for them to begin true responsibility. With the right information at hand and some practice, you can definitely get major financial assistance for college tuition (学费). The following is the ways you should know about.
Play a sport.
I know it is obvious to the football player that sports will increase the possibility, but did you know you can get scholarships for less-known sports? Have a try on golf, sailboat and marathon! A senior year spent learning and perfecting a new sport can lead to a full ride in college.
Do voluntary work.
Most nonprofits have good scholarships for their volunteers. Try volunteering in your community or a community chapter of a major organization. It can be best to work for an organization that you are familiar or have a childhood history with.
Try building a personal connection with someone at a scholarship society. Building a relationship through visits, phone calls and gifts can make you stand out the crowd. Remember, these people chose the winners om hundreds of applications a day and a personal touch can really make a difference.
Apply early.
It can never be too early to apply for a scholarship Applying early is another way to stand out of the crowd You can definitely score a better scholarship earlier with much less competition.
Applying early can lead to more applications overall, and someone who applies to 100 scholarships against 10 has a much better chance of being awarded!
A. Bear in mind.
B. Keep in touch.
C. It can also be a numbers game.
D. Living in a poor community may help you a lot.
E. Some of the highest scholarships are given to college athletes.
F. A high level of community service will give you a leg up in college.
G. Experience has proven that scholarships will be given to those who deserve.
I like buying clothes and my sister's best friend loves buying clothes for me as well! That1 I have plenty of clothes!
Then one day I2my closet and it was like a light suddenly shone upon me. Pictures of homeless kids flashed into my 3. I thought of them begging on the streets to have 4 to give to their parents back at home.
My heart hurt 5 led me to a surprising act! I took several plastic 6and filled them with clothes, 7my closet half full. I looked for my little sister and 8her to the streets for some fun and adventure!
It was noon and the sun was 9our skin, but who cared about that? There they were, like sheep without a shepherd(牧羊人). My 10broke. I gathered my feelings and approached two kids who were about to 11me for money. Fear was painted on their 12 when I came to them. I handed them the bags and they 13, “What's this?” I said, “They are all yours.
You 14these with your family. Okay?”
They didn't 15 for a few moments but when they did, my heart was filled with a different feeling, 16 two big arms hugging my heart and sending a 17 feeling through my whole being.
“Thank you, Big Sister. We will 18share these with them!” they said. And they looked at the other kids on the street corners.
Wow! How 19 it bore fruit! I gave to them and their first reaction was to give to others!
I was so touched by the 20, and I believe my little sister had a change of heart as well.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government white paper, TCM (introduce) in 183 countries and regions around the world so far.
Westerners' understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture(针灸), cupping(拔罐) and massage. As matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role than physical (treat) in getting rid of diseases and keeping the body good condition in the TCM treatment system.
Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup, are used for different kinds of illnesses.
The herbs, (they) quality and quantity, and the processing of the ingredients jointly determine the effectiveness of the prescription. TCM, (compare) with Western medicine, lacks standardization because the chemical composition and functions of its medicines are unclear and their (effect) are unstable. (fortunate), standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories(produce) patented TCM drugs.
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I was walking to school this morning when I caught sight of a old woman lie on the ground. I quick ran over to help her up and asked her that was wrong. She told me she slipped and fell because heart trouble. I was worried or decided to take her to a hospital nearby. And then I contacted my family. Soon her son and daughter came to the hospital. I was told them some informations about the incident. They thanked and praised me for my kindness. Although I was late for school today, I felt very proud of what I have done.
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