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As 1 experienced dog trainer, Du Linjia, 30, doesn't only "teach" dogs— he 2 lessons to dog owners, too. He has 10 years of experience, 3 he invites owners to train their dogs together with him to change dogs' behavior.
How does a trainer change a dog's behavior? "One common angry behavior of a dog is growling（低吼） at its owner to protect 4 food, " Du said, "In such cases, we need to know why. It may think that the owner is there to take its food, which we aim to change. "
By giving the dog more food while the owner is 5 getting closer, the dog begins to believe that it can be rewarded for letting humans come 6 . Problem can 7 .
Du believes that a dog trainer should be responsible. The trainer must never give up on 8 dog.
Understanding is important, too—a dog's worst behavior is usually 9 misleading actions by its owner. One needs to think 10 the dog's point of view. Du said a dog trainer needs to notice small changes in the dog's behavior 11 they can do what's needed in time.
"The future for dog trainers is promising, " Du said, adding that many customers are now learning how 12 their dogs' behaviors. Dog trainers need to have patience to help dogs overcome their 13 behaviors.
Du Linjia's method of training dogs involves both the dog and its owner, making it a more 14 method. The key to changing a dog's behavior is understanding 15 makes it to act in a certain way.
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch （牧场）. He has let me use his 1 to raise money for youth at risk programs.
The last time I was there he told me his story. When he was young, his family is too 2 to have a house to live in. As a 3 , he had a poor childhood. When he was in high school, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up. That night he wrote a seven- page paper describing his goal of 4 a horse ranch. He also drew a picture to show a 4000- square- foot house that would sit on a beautiful farm. The next day he 5 it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F. Roberts asked, "Why did I 6 an F?" His teacher said, "This is a （an）7 dream for a young boy like you. A horse ranch requires a lot of money. " Then the teacher added, "If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic （现实的） goal, I will reconsider your grade. "
The boy went home and thought about it for a （an）8 and hard time. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, "Look, son, you have to have your own mind on this. " Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no 9 at all. He told his teacher, "You could keep the F and I still keep my dream. "
Monty tells me this story because I am sitting in his 4000- square- foot house in the middle of my 200- acre horse ranch. He said a lot of kids' dream can be stolen. Don't let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what happens. 10 he had enough courage not to give up his dream.
New York City （NYC） is a great place to visit for adults and kids. But it's not cheap. Check out our top four free places to visit.
◆Central Park Relax away from the busy city center by visiting Central Park — over 800 acres of parkland right in the middle of Manhattan. Wonderful for children. Don't miss: ●free walking tours and sports programs ●musical performances and plays Address: Manhattan, bounded by 5th Ave and Central Park W Opening hours: 06:00—01:00 |
◆The New York Public Library Enjoy a book or two in this beautiful world- famous library. Don't miss: ●the amazing 3rd- floor reading room ●free guided tours Address: 5th Ave at 42nd St Opening hours: 11:00—18:00 Monday;11:00—19:30 Tuesday and Wednesday; 10:00—18:00 Thursday— Saturday; 13:00—17:00 Sunday |
◆The Brooklyn Bridge Walk across this landmark bridge which connects Manhattan to Brooklyn. Don't miss: ●the amazing views of Manhattan ●the way the bridge is lit up at night Address: On Manhattan side, entrance at Park Row and Center Street or City Hall, on Brooklyn side, entrance at Tillary 1 Adams Street or Prospect St |
◆Grand Central Terminal You don't have to be traveling anywhere by train to visit this beautiful landmark of NYC. Don't miss: ●view s of the train station from above ●musical performances and exhibits Address: Park Ave at 42nd St Opening hours: 05:15—02:00 |
When Chandra went into Books ‘n' More, she noticed that there was no one else in the bookstore. The last four or five times she had stopped in here, she had also been the only customer.
That night, Chandra told her family about the situation at the bookstore. Her brother Pete said, "The bookstore needs more people. How about starting a book club? People could meet in the store to discuss a book they've all read. If they buy it at the store, they'll receive a discount. "
"That's great!" Chandra said excitedly. "How about having some writers come and do a book signing? I even have an idea for the first writer. Mr. Fletcher, my math teacher, writes children's books. I'm sure he would be willing to help. I could put up fliers about the event at my school. "
The next day, Chandra shared her thoughts with Mrs. Lee, the bookstore owner. Mrs. Lee seemed unsure at first, but by the time Chandra finished, she was smiling. "I'll try your ideas, but I need some help. Someone will have to lead the book club discussions. Also, I'll need help advertising these events because I've never been good at such things. "
Chandra promised that she would help. She asked Mr. Fletcher if he would read and sign some of his books at Books ‘n' More, and he happily agreed. A date was chosen, and Chandra threw herself into the preparations. She personally invited all her friends, the other teachers, and even the school headmaster.
Finally, everything was ready for the big night. Mrs. Lee opened the event. "Before I introduce tonight's writer, I must thank a young lady named Chandra Phillips. This exciting evening was mostly managed by her. If she were a little older, I would have her as my advertising director, " said Mrs. Lee. The crowd laughed and clapped. As Mr. Fletcher began to read from his latest book, Mrs. Lee took a seat next to Chandra.
"Could I really work here someday?" Chandra asked. Mrs. Lee nodded with a smile. Chandra tried to listen to Mr. Fletcher, but her mind swam with even more ways to help Books ‘n' More be successful. After all, she had to protect her future job!
Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born on April 1, 1940, in Kenya. Growing up in the countryside, Wangari was deeply connected to the land from an early age. This early experience with the environment later inspired her life's work, which has left an unforgettable mark on the world.
With the help of a program, Wangari received her university education in the United States. After graduation, she returned to Kenya. In 1971, she got a doctor's degree from the University of Nairobi, becoming the first woman doctor in East and Central Africa. But her greater achievement was outside the university. In 1977, Wangari set up the Green Belt Movement, an organization focused on tree planting, environmental protection, and women's rights. She called on Kenyan women to plant trees in their hometown. This simple act not only helped to protect the environment but also made women powerful economically and socially.
Wangari focused not only on environmental problems. She made great efforts to fight for democracy （民主）, human rights, and social fairness. Her activism（激进主义） often put her in disagreement with the Kenyan government. As a result, she was put in prison several times, but she kept fighting bravely. It was because of her tireless work that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She became the first African woman to receive the award.
Wangari passed away on September 25, 2011, but her spirit continues to inspire a worldwide movement towards environmental protection and social fairness. Her book, Unbowed, records her life journey and the challenges she faced, offering an inspiration to countless people worldwide. Her story lives on through the millions of trees planted by the Green Belt Movement and the countless lives she touched through her hard work. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions, like planting a tree, can have a great influence on the world.
A European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional（3-D） printing to recreate famous paintings so they can be touched.
One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss". It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes（长袍） and have their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.
Klimt finished the painting in
1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction（复制品）, they can touch the piece and feel the ridges（隆起） and depressions. Andreas Reichinger said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couple's robes are so detailed.
Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, "Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details. " Raditsch said she could imagine what the original painting looked like when she touched the reproduction. "It's somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places it's so smooth. And then I think to myself — it probably shines, too!" Raditsch said.
The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download the source files and print the reproductions themselves.
The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It began 2, 000 years ago during the Han dynasty. It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.
People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. People often go out and watch the lantern show with their family and friends.
Lantern riddle（字谜） games are also popular during the Lantern Festival. Riddles are written on colourful lanterns.
Tangyuan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion.
In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums. At night, except for the beautiful lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Some local governments usually organize a fireworks party. People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival.
A. Shows are everywhere all day.
B. If someone gets the right answer, he or she will get a gift.
C. It is on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
D. These lanterns light up the night during the festival.
E. On the one hand, people eat tangyuan for good luck.
Elias Chasiotis loves taking photos. He s a few days in Qatar. That was surely a worthy trip. One day, a solar eclipse（日食） was in progress above the sea, making it look like two horns rising from the water. And Chasiotis caught it all with his c.
The photo wasn't the result of just chance and luck. Chasiotis carefully chose a place where he got a perfect view of the eclipse. The w wasn't good at the beginning— it was cloudy. He was w that he couldn't see anything. L, the Sun began to rise after a while. It looked like two red horns rising from the sea. Because of their shape, they were nicknamed the "Devil's Horns".
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