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绘画—— 让想象成为可能

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AI Painting - Making Imagination Possible | 06

A book Explaining "Dreams" -"Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams" | 16

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Editor's Note Welcome to a captivating journey through diverse topics in this edition of The Mimir Magazine! Immerse yourself in the world of creativity with "AI Painting - Making Imagination Possible," exploring the fusion of art and technology. Ever wondered about the fate of meteorites in craters? Join us in "Where does the meteorite in the crater go?" for a cosmic exploration.

Delve into the enigmatic realm of dreams with "A book Explaining 'Dreams' — 'Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams,'" unraveling the mysteries hidden within our subconscious.

Experience the enchanting beauty of "Harbin in the Winter," as we paint a vivid picture of this northern Chinese city blanketed in snow.

Discover the intricacies of the modern lifestyle in "Talk About The Single Economy," where the choices of single individuals shape a unique economic landscape. Join Xiaoming in his hilarious misadventures in "Some Misunderstanding," a tale filled with comedic twists and romantic confusions.

Buckle up for an exhilarating ride across these thought-provoking articles that promise to entertain, enlighten, and leave you craving more. Welcome to our newest edition!

Happy reading!

Alison English Editor for TMW Vol.22 Jan.15, 2024 TMM | 01

Mdeiettors

Our E

Hello, I'm Alison! I'm a freshman from the east coast of the United States. I've got a “seem-to-be-cold” personality but an insatiable curiosity + passion about current events. When it comes to food, I'm all about exploring the diverse flavors in the school cafeteria, and I'm passionate about trying out various cultural cuisines. Everyone is unique. Every culture is fascinating Life, to me, is like a thrilling adventure, and I can't wait to dive into it all. Whether it's discussing hot topics or savoring global flavors, I'm excited to share my enthusiasm with you!

hello everyone! I am Wang Xinmiao, a professional Mandarin teacher. I have worked in some famous Chinese Language Program, taught the global live Chinese program of Chinese Language and Culture Education Foundation of China, and a teacher of Chinese as a foreign language in the college.

For more than ten years, I have been engaged in teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, teaching Chinese courses at all levels. Be good at oral communication teaching, and help students to understand Chinese culture and local customs. The classroom forms are flexible, diverse and colorful, so that students can find the beauty of Chinese and learn to use it in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

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CONTENT

ARTS AND SCIENCES AI Painting - Making Imagination Possible

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绘画——让想象成为可能

AI

Where does the meteorite in the crater go?

11

陨石坑里的陨石去哪儿了？ ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES A book Explaining "Dreams" -- "Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams"

16

一本解释“梦”的书——《周公解梦》 CONTEMPORARY LIFE Harbin in the Winter

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冬季的哈尔滨 STORY Some Misunderstanding

一些误会

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION Talk About The Single Economy

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谈谈单身经济 Click here to listen to audio recordings of this issue on YouTube

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friends 莉莉

艾米 Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures. She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.

Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.

达达

凯文

Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.

Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

5 MINS

Have you ever tried dipping your creative brush into the world of AI painting?

Lily and Dada have not only tried it; they're diving deep into the pixels of this innovative art form. What makes AI painting so fascinating, and how does it transform Lily and Dada's artistic journey? Get ready to uncover the palette of possibilities as they share their insights into the mesmerizing realm of AI-driven art. Ready to unleash your creativity with a touch of technology? Read on and join Lily and Dada's AI painting exploration!

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

：达达为什么喜欢用AI画画？ Q2：达达认为AI画画会取代人类设计师吗？为什么？ Q1

莉莉很喜欢画画，达达也是。这一天，他们聊起了AI绘画的事情。 莉莉：达达，你知道什么是AI绘画吗？ 达达：当然知道，我最近也在试着用AI来画画，我看很多设 计师都在用呢。 莉莉：是吗，看来你很喜欢AI绘画。 达达：是的，AI画得非常快，能很好的表达出我想表达的内 容，而且颜色也非常丰富。 莉莉：我也试着在用，不过我感觉我画的很丑，而且不是我 想要的。 达达：我开始也会有这个问题。AI也是需要被不断训练的。 我给你看两张画。 达达打开电脑，给莉莉看他桌面的两张图片。

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莉莉：这两张画的都是鱼，第一张像一个小朋友画的，第二张一看就 是很会画画的人画的。

达达：这两张其实都是我用AI画的。我一会分享给你几个网站，里面 有怎么用AI画地更好的方法，你看几个方法就明白了。

莉莉：太好了，谢谢达达。对了，其实开始知道AI绘画的时候，我不 是很喜欢。我觉得它会取代人类设计师。

达达：我明白你的担心，不过我不这么认为。我不否认AI确实画得很 好，但是画什么内容，用什么方式和风格画，这些都还是来自人类。 而且，它毕竟不是人类，很多时候不能准确理解我们的意思。不过AI

是一个很实用的工具。它可以丰富我的想法。我没有灵感的时候，就 喜欢用AI来帮我。而且不同人用AI的能力也是不一样的，不同人用AI

画出来的画也是很不一样的。所以我认为AI就像互联网一样，是一个 很好的工具，你说对吧。

莉莉：我很喜欢你说的这些。如果AI是工具，那我们确实可以学习一 下。看来以后我要多跟你学习用AI绘画。 达达：没问题！

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VOCAB! 设计师

shè jì shī designer / architect

训练

xùn liàn to train / to drill / training

分享

fēn xiǎng to share (let others have some of sth good)

风格

fēng gé style

工具

gōng jù tool / instrument

人类

rén lèi humanity / human race

灵感

líng gǎn inspiration / insight TMM | 09

r e m m a r g brew

语法：“被”字句

汉语中，可以用带“被”的句子表达被动意义。其中主语一般是动作的接受者，宾语一般是动作的发 出者。“被”字后边的宾语可以省略。 In Chinese，a sentence with “被”can express a passive voice， in which the subject is the patient of the action and the object the agent.The object following“被”can be left out.

Structure: “S+ +O.+V.+other elements”

被

Examples:

我的手机被摔坏了。 My phone was dropped and broken. 这块蛋糕被弟弟吃了。

The cake was eaten by my younger brother.

TEACHER'S NOTE

的发展给我们的生活带来很多便利，引发了人们的思考和讨论。文中达达认为：AI是一个很 实用的工具，它可以帮助我们做很多事，比如画画。现在有很多设计师在用AI画画，她有时候 可以丰富设计师的想象。因为AI只是设计师的工具，具体画什么内容，用什么方式和内容画还 是由设计师决定，所以AI并不会取代设计师。那你觉得AI会取代人类劳动者吗？ AI

The development of AI has brought a lot of convenience to our lives, sparking contemplation and discussion among people. In the text, Dada believes that AI is a very practical tool that can help us with many tasks, such as drawing. Currently, many designers use AI for drawing, and it can sometimes enrich the imagination of designers. AI is merely a tool for designers; the specific content, methods, and style of drawing are still determined by the designers.

Therefore, AI will not replace designers.

Do you think AI will replace human workers?

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

WHERE DOES THE METEORITE IN THE CRATER GO?

陨石坑里的陨石去哪儿了？

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6 Mins

The answer lies in Earth's dynamic collisions with asteroids, causing smaller meteorites to vaporize and larger ones to disperse or escape into space. Exploring these cosmic scars not only offers a glimpse into Earth's history but also provides insights into its evolution over time. Ready to embark on a celestial journey through meteorite mysteries?

Dive into the crater quest!

Advanced Level 1

Ever wondered where the meteorites in a crater disappear to? Earth, our lovely blue planet, has faced cosmic threats throughout its history, leaving behind numerous impact craters as celestial reminders. While most of these craters have been weathered by time, some, created more recently, remain uncovered.

But here's the cosmic conundrum: these newer craters are devoid of meteorites.

Where did they go?

ARTS AND SCIENCES

：人们为什么可以平安地在地球上生活？ Q2：为什么人们发现了很多陨石坑，却没有在里面发现陨石？ Q1

地球是一个蓝色的美丽星球。因为大气的存在，人类得以 平安地生活。但是，即使有了大气层的保护，地球仍然不 能完全避免来自宇宙的威胁。陨石坑的出现，证明了地球 历史中遭受过多次的宇宙威胁。在历史上，地球被从外太 空来的小行星[1]等天体撞击了很多次，出现了非常多的 陨石坑，地球上已经被发现的陨石坑有190多个。

虽然大多数陨石坑在过去的时间里被覆盖了，但在离今比 较近的时间里，仍然有一些被小行星等天体撞击出的陨石 坑没有被覆盖。但是这些陨石坑里并没有陨石，这是为什 么呢？陨石坑里的陨石都去哪儿了呢？

这是因为小行星等天体从外太空飞向地球的速度 非常快，陨石和地球接触的时候产生了高温高 压，陨石一般会被气化[2]，所以很多比较小的 陨石就消失了。

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部分比较大的陨石被气化了一部分以后，剩下的会被反 作用力带到地球其他地方，或者直接飞出地球回到外太 空。所以人们一般都不是在陨石坑里找到陨石的，而是 在陨石坑外的其他地方找到陨石。另外，陨石大多是在 地球的两极被发现的，特别是南极。这是因为两极非常 冷的环境能更好地保存陨石。

陨石不只被看做收藏品，它还对我们了解外太空有很大 的帮助。让人们高兴的是，虽然陨石坑里的陨石找不 到，但是我们还是可以根据陨石坑了解陨石和外太空。 专家们可以通过收集坑中的岩石，从中分离出其中的陨 石，用来研究陨石的成分和性质。同时，研究陨石坑也 能够让我们更好地了解地球的历史和演变过程。

编辑：溪山

[1]

小行星：Refers to the solar system similar to the planets around the sun, but the size and

mass of the planets are much smaller than the body.

[2]

气化：The direct conversion of substance from solid to gas.

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VOCAB! 星球

xīng qiú celestial body (e.g. planet, satellite etc); heavenly body

大气层

dà qì céng atmosphere

陨石

yǔn shí meteorite / aerolite

覆盖

fù gài to cover

撞击

zhuàng jī to strike / to hit / to ram

太空

tài kōng outer space

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r e m m a r g brew 语法：进而

进而”是一个连词，常用来表示在某个动作或情况之后，由此引发或发展出另外的动作或情况。它 表示一种因果、推理、发展的关系，通常用于文章或言论中，引导下一步的论述或分析。 “ 进而 ” is a conjunction, commonly used to indicate that, following a particular action or situation, “

another action or situation is triggered or developed. It signifies a causal, logical, or developmental relationship and is often used in written or spoken discourse to guide the subsequent discussion or analysis.

Structure: “Sentence 1,

进而+Sentence 2”

Examples:

她通过刻苦学习，提高了自己的专业技能，进而在职场上取得了卓越的成就。

Through diligent study, she improved her professional skills and achieved outstanding success in the workplace.

这次活动的成功举办，吸引了更多人的关注和参与，进而推动了社区文化的发展。

The successful organization of this event attracted more attention and participation, thereby promoting the development of community culture.

TEACHER'S NOTE

我们生活的地球尽管有大气层的保护，仍然面临来自宇宙的威胁，这可从由小行星碰撞导致的众多陨石坑中 看出。虽然有190个陨石坑被发现，但是这些陨石坑中并没有陨石。原来天体高速碰撞使较小的陨石在与地球 接触时气化，导致它们从陨石坑中消失。较大的陨石在部分气化后可能被分散到地球的其他地方，或被抛回 外太空。尽管陨石通常在陨石坑外被发现，但仍然给我们了解外太空和研究地球的历史和演变过程提供了依 据。 The Earth we live on, despite being protected by the atmosphere, still faces threats from the cosmos, as evidenced by numerous meteorite craters resulting from asteroid collisions. Although 190 meteorite craters have been discovered, there are no meteorites within them. The high-speed impact of celestial bodies causes smaller meteorites to vaporize upon contact with Earth, leading to their disappearance from the craters. Larger meteorites, after partial vaporization, may be dispersed to other locations on Earth or ejected back into outer space. While meteorites are typically found outside craters, they still provide a basis for understanding outer space and studying the history and evolutionary processes of Earth.

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Editor Xinmiao Wang TMM | 15

ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

A book Explaining "Dreams" -- "Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams"

一本解释 “ 梦 ” 的书 — — 《周公解梦》 Intermediate level 1 5 Mins

Ever wondered about the meaning behind your peculiar dreams? "Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams," an ancient Chinese text by Zhou Gong, son of King Wen, holds the key to unraveling the mysteries of your nighttime visions. Whether dreaming of deceased loved ones or catching an abundance of fish, the book offers insights into the dreamer's concerns and potential fortunes. According to Zhou Gong, dreams also serve as omens for future events, making this ancient text a fascinating guide to understanding the symbolism behind your nocturnal visions. Delve into the captivating world of dreams through the lens of "Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams" and decode the enigmatic messages hidden within your own dreams.

Editor:Alison

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ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

：中国古代有一本关于梦的书叫什么？ Q2：在这本书里，如果一个人梦到很多鱼 代表什么意思？ Q1

每个人都做过梦，有时候还会做很 奇怪的梦。但我们都不知道它们的 意思，梦好像是个谜。中国人对梦 也很好奇。中国古代有一本书，叫 做《周公解梦》。这本书可能会给 你答案。 作 者 周 公 是 周 文 王 [1] 第 四 个 儿 子。在这本书里，你可以先看目 录、查到你做的梦，然后看到你做 的梦的解释。 这本书中有很多关于梦的解释。比 如，如果梦见亲人或者朋友死去， 表示你非常关心这个人。你和这个 人的关系很好，所以才会梦到这样 的场景。并且，它还表示这个人会 活得很久。如果梦到抓了很多鱼， 人们会很高兴。因为书里说，鱼代 表“钱”，说明这个人会变得很有

周文王：His name was Ji Chang (about 1152 BC - 1056

[1]

BC), and he was a good emperor in ancient China.

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钱。

这本书中还说，梦是一种预 兆。比如：有人在梦中看见了 两个男人抱在一起。第二天中 午，他在就网上看到了一张两 个男人在一起打拳击的照片。 还有，有人梦到自己穿着潮湿 的衣服。第二天上午下雨了， 他在雨里走，他的衣服被雨淋 湿了。 中国人都很相信《周公解 梦》。人们做了奇怪的梦，都 很喜欢用这本书查一下它的意 思。你最近做了什么奇怪的梦 吗？你也可以用这本书查下你 的梦是什么意思。

作者：春夏

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VOCAB! 谜

mí puzzle / riddle

含义

hán yì meaning (implicit in a phrase) / implied meaning

场景

chǎng jǐng scene / scenario / setting

预兆

yù zhào omen / sign (of sth yet to occur)

拳击

quán jī boxing

潮湿

cháo shī damp / moist

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：进而

进而”是一个连词，常用来表示在某个动作或情况之后，由此引发或发展出另外的动作或情况。它表示一种 因果、推理、发展的关系，通常用于文章或言论中，引导下一步的论述或分析。 “ 进而 ” is a conjunction, commonly used to indicate that, following a particular action or situation, another “

action or situation is triggered or developed. It signifies a causal, logical, or developmental relationship and is often used in written or spoken discourse to guide the subsequent discussion or analysis.

Structure: “Sentence 1,

进而+Sentence 2”

Examples:

她通过刻苦学习，提高了自己的专业技能，进而在职场上取得了卓越的成就。

Through diligent study, she improved her professional skills and achieved outstanding success in the workplace.

这次活动的成功举办，吸引了更多人的关注和参与，进而推动了社区文化的发展。

The successful organization of this event attracted more attention and participation, thereby promoting the development of community culture.

TEACHER'S NOTE

我们生活的地球尽管有大气层的保护，仍然面临来自宇宙的威胁，这可从由小行星碰撞导致的众多陨石坑中看出。虽然有 190个陨石坑被发现，但是这些陨石坑中并没有陨石。原来天体高速碰撞使较小的陨石在与地球接触时气化，导致它们从陨 石坑中消失。较大的陨石在部分气化后可能被分散到地球的其他地方，或被抛回外太空。尽管陨石通常在陨石坑外被发现， 但仍然给我们了解外太空和研究地球的历史和演变过程提供了依据。 The Earth we live on, despite being protected by the atmosphere, still faces threats from the cosmos, as evidenced by numerous meteorite craters resulting from asteroid collisions. Although 190 meteorite craters have been discovered, there are no meteorites within them. The high-speed impact of celestial bodies causes smaller meteorites to vaporize upon contact with Earth, leading to their disappearance from the craters. Larger meteorites, after partial vaporization, may be dispersed to other locations on Earth or ejected back into outer space. While meteorites are typically found outside craters, they still provide a basis for understanding outer space and studying the history and evolutionary processes of Earth.

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Editor Xinmiao Wang

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

Harbin in the Winter 冬季的哈尔滨

Intermediate level 2 6 Mins

Imagine wandering through Harbin's winter wonderland, where the cityscape transforms into a snowy spectacle, and the Ice and Snow World beckons with its enchanting beauty.

Harbin, a northern Chinese gem, beckons with its enchanting blend of history and modernity.

From the dazzling Ice and Snow World to the charm of Central Street's architecture, Harbin offers a unique journey through time. Explore the

city's

rich

Northeastern experience

the

cultural

tapestry,

savor

Chinese

delights,

and

warmth

of

a

modern

metropolis against a snowy backdrop. Join me in discovering Harbin's magic – a winter wonderland that promises an unforgettable adventure!

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Editor:Alison

CONTEMPORARY LIFE

：哈尔滨有哪个国家风情的建筑？ Q2：哈尔滨美食有哪些？ Q1

哈尔滨是中国北方的一个大城市。如 果你想了解中国的北方，这里也是我 第一个推荐的城市。 这座城市真的很美。在这里， 你可以看到美丽的冰雪大世界 [1]，可以体验到冰河漂流。 在这里，与雪有关的美像是被 放大了一样。 这是一座很有历史文化的城市。这 里是中国满族的发源地之一。由于 一些历史原因，你在这里还可以看 到很多俄罗斯风格的建筑，比如很 有名的索菲亚大教堂[2]。走在中央 大街[3]，你还可以看到很多欧洲风 格的建筑。不同风格的建筑让哈尔 滨的美变得更加不同。

冰雪大世界：

[1] Is a super large ice and snow art boutique park, inside the buildings and facilities are made of ice and snow. It is 1,030 meters long and covers a total area of nearly 200,000 square meters, with a total ice volume of 60,000 cubic meters and a total snow volume of 130,000 cubic meters.

[2] It is a Byzantine Orthodox church built in 1907 and is a landmark building in Harbin.

[3] Is a very prosperous commercial pedestrian street in Harbin City, 1400 meters long. This long street was built in 1900, street buildings include Renaissance, Baroque and other styles of 71 buildings.

索菲亚大教堂： 中央大街：

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这也是一座现代化城市。在哈尔滨生活和工作，你会感觉到很便利。这里 有健全的基础设施，便利的交通，不管你去哪里和想做什么都很方便。文 化上，这里有中国非常好的大学，比如哈尔滨工业大学。可以说，生活上 所有你希望有的，这里都可以提供给你。 这里有丰富的美食。对哈尔滨 人来说，最不能缺少的就是美 食。在这里，你可以看到非常 丰富的中国东北美食，如锅包 肉[4]、红肠[5]、烧烤等，但 这只是其中的一小部分。如果 你很爱中国美食，那就赶紧来 一趟哈尔滨吧，这里一定不会 让你失望。 如果你希望了解中国的北方城市，真的很欢迎你来哈尔滨看看，我想你 会喜欢这里的！

作者：一夕

锅包肉： 红肠：

[4] It is a famous dish in Northeast China. Pork loin slices are fried and then served in a sweet and sour sauce.

[5] It originated in Russia and other countries, with pork, starch, garlic and other materials processed sausage. Now it is also a specialty of Harbin.

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VOCAB! 漂流

piāo liú to float on the current / to drift along or about

放大

fàng dà to enlarge / to magnify

发源

fā yuán to rise / to originate / source / derivation

俄罗斯

é luó sī Russia

欧洲

ōu zhōu Europe

美食

měi shí culinary delicacy / fine food / gourmet food TMM | 25

r e m m gra ew br

语法：“被”字句

汉语中，可以用带“被”的句子表达被动意义。其中主语一般是动作的接受者，宾语一般是动作的发 出者。“被”字后边的宾语可以省略。 In Chinese，a sentence with “被”can express a passive voice， in which the subject is the patient of the action and the object the agent.The object following“被”can be left out.

Structure: “S+ +O.+V.+other elements”

被

Examples:

我的手机被摔坏了。 My phone was dropped and broken. 这块蛋糕被弟弟吃了。

The cake was eaten by my younger brother.

TEACHER'S NOTE

的发展给我们的生活带来很多便利，引发了人们的思考和讨论。文中达达认为：AI是一个很实用的 工具，它可以帮助我们做很多事，比如画画。现在有很多设计师在用AI画画，她有时候可以丰富设计 师的想象。因为AI只是设计师的工具，具体画什么内容，用什么方式和内容画还是由设计师决定，所 以AI并不会取代设计师。那你觉得AI会取代人类劳动者吗？ AI

The development of AI has brought a lot of convenience to our lives, sparking contemplation and discussion among people. In the text, Dada believes that AI is a very practical tool that can help us with many tasks, such as drawing. Currently, many designers use AI for drawing, and it can sometimes enrich the imagination of designers. AI is merely a tool for designers; the specific content, methods, and style of drawing are still determined by the designers. Therefore, AI will not replace designers.

Do you think AI will replace human workers?

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Meet Xiao Wu, a graduate student whose dormitory has just two occupants sharing a floor kitchen. One day, he stumbles upon his crush, Xiao Li, in the shared kitchen—cue the comedy of errors.

From

mixed-up

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accidental

encounters,

Xiao

Ming's

journey

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labyrinth

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love

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rollercoaster of confusion and chuckles. Get ready to LOL at the whimsical twists of Xiao Ming's romantic escapades!

Editor:Alison

一些误会

Some Misunderstanding Intermediate level 1

3 Mins

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：是谁走错了厨房？ Q2：为什么小王觉得小吴花心？ Q1

小吴是一名研究生。他的宿舍只住两个 人，但是一层楼只有一个厨房。

这一天，小吴上午只有两节课。下课后，他回到宿 舍又睡了一会儿，醒来后准备去厨房做饭。刚走进 厨房，他看见一个女生正在做饭。小吴退出来心 想：怎么会有女生呢，这层明明都是男生啊？

小吴又悄悄地走到厨房门口，仔细一看竟然是他喜 欢的小王。小王住在楼上，她可能是走错楼层啦。 小吴想：我如果去告诉她，她一定会很尴尬。他回 到了房间想了想，决定还是去告诉小王。

他刚打开宿舍门，就听到了小王的手机响了， 然后是小王走出厨房的声音。小吴赶快把小王 做好的菜拿到楼上的厨房。这样等小王回来， 就不会发现自己走错楼层了。

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过了几天，小吴去跟小王表白。他刚说完，小王就不开心地 说：我不喜欢花心的男生。

小吴觉得很奇怪：“你为什么说我花心呢？”

“前几天我下课回来看到你躺在我室友的床上。我很尴尬，就去做 饭了。后来，我接了一个电话电话回来，你已经走了。我知道你喜 欢我室友，现在又说你喜欢我，这不是花心吗？”

小王这时才知道，原来是他走错楼层了。

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VOCAB! 宿舍

sù shè dormitory / dorm room

悄悄

qiāo qiāo quiet; making little or no noise

尴尬

gān gà awkward / embarrassed

表白

biǎo bái to explain oneself / to express / to reveal one's thoughts or feelings / declaration / confession

花心

huā xīn fickle (in love affairs) / dissipated / unfaithful

室友

shì yǒu roommate

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语法：由于

由于”可以做介词，也表示原因，后面跟名词性词语。 由于”can also be used as a proposition indicating a reason,it is followed by a nominal phrase.

“ “

Structure: “ +reason,sentence”

由于

Examples:

由于天气原因，我们的航班取消了。 Due to weather conditions, our flight has been canceled. 由于刻苦努力，他取得了好成绩。 Due to diligent efforts, he achieved good results.

TEACHER'S NOTE

这是发生在留学生宿舍里的一件趣事。小吴是一名研究生，他在宿舍楼厨房遇到了心仪的女生小 王，但小王误入了楼层，导致了一系列误会。小吴在发现误会后，为了不让小王感到尴尬，主动将 小王准备的饭菜拿到了正确的楼层的厨房。然而，几天后，小吴向小王表白时，却被误会为花心， 因为小王曾看到他在她室友的床上躺过。最后，小王才明白是她自己误入了楼层，解开了误会。 This is a humorous story that happened in the dormitory of international students. Xiao Wu is a graduate student who encountered his crush, Xiao Wang, in the kitchen of the dormitory building.

However, Xiao Wang mistakenly entered the wrong floor, leading to a series of amusing misunderstandings. Upon realizing the misunderstanding, Xiao Wu, in order not to make Xiao Wang feel embarrassed, proactively took the food she prepared to the correct floor's kitchen.

However, a few days later, when Xiao Wu confessed to Xiao Wang, he was misunderstood as fickle because Xiao Wang had seen him lying on her roommate's bed before. In the end, Xiao Wang realized that she had entered the wrong floor, resolving the misunderstanding.

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谈谈 单身经济 Advanced Level 2 7 Mins

Talk About The Single Economy What is the intriguing realm of the single economy in China? With an astounding 239 million singles aged 15 and above, this growing demographic is reshaping the market. Meet Xiao Lin, a single professional navigating her bustling life in a solo apartment. From compact appliances to feline companions, Xiao Lin's lifestyle mirrors the trends of the single economy. Explore the nuances of solo living and the flourishing industries catering to this dynamic group!

Editor:Alison

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：截至2021年，中国的单身人口有多少？ Q2：文中提到的新的经济形式是什么？ Q1

中国是一个很注重家庭的国家。孩 子们开始工作以后，父母就希望他 们可以开始组建自己的家庭。但是 近年来，越来越多的人选择单身。 他们做着自己喜欢的工作，有着自 己的爱好，同时也很享受单身生 活。随着单身人群越来越多，很多 满足他们需求的产品和服务就应运 而生了。这些就构成了我们所说 的：单身经济。

小林是一个单身女生，她在一家 互联网公司工作。她一个人住在 单身公寓，养了一只暹罗猫。工 作日她一般都是乘坐地铁上下 班。偶尔做饭，大部分时间都是 跟同事在公司附近的餐厅就餐。 她每天都工作到很晚，晚上回家 洗漱完，躺在床上刷一会儿短视 频就睡觉了。周末她喜欢一个人 旅行，或者一个人逛街、去电影 院看电影。

根据统计，截至2021年，中国15岁 以上的单身人口约为2.39亿人。这 是一个非常庞大的数据。很多商家 把视线集中在他们身上。

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这就是小林的生活，很多单身人 士也都是类似的。因为懒得做 饭，家里的米面油等食材经常临

期或者过期。为了节省 时间、不浪费资源，她 的也都是按照满足一人 生活来买的。比如容量 很小的电饭锅；单人破 壁机，每次最多可以打 两杯豆浆；单人洗衣 机，既省水、洗得又 快。这些并不让她觉得 孤独，而让她觉得很方 便和实用。 在家的时候，宠物的陪 伴也是恰到好处的。她 很喜欢猫，因为猫很独 立，不需要像狗一样每

天都要遛它。这让小林觉 得很自由。同时，猫也可 以给她恰到好处的陪伴。 当然，她每年花在猫身上 的钱也并不少。每个月的 猫粮是必须的，时不时给 猫买的玩具，每个月带猫 洗澡也都是需要花钱的。 如果她旅行时间比较长， 她需要给猫找寄样的地 方，一天的花销也并不 低。当然，如果她的猫生 病了，治病的钱也是一笔 不小的开支。

行、个人娱乐、社交

除了这些，每年小林在旅

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上也花费了不少的 钱。 她的生活只是单身经 济世界里的一个缩 影。当然，选择以家 庭单位来生活还是单 身生活，都只是个人 的选择。

VOCAB! 单身

dān shēn unmarried / single

应运而生

yìng yùn ér shēng to emerge to meet a historic destiny (idiom) / to arise at an opportune time / able to take advantage of an opportunity / to rise to the occasion

暹罗猫

xiān luó māo siamese cat

洗漱

xǐ shù to wash the face and rinse the mouth

过期

guò qī to be overdue / to exceed the time limit / to expire (as in expiration date)

电饭锅

diàn fàn guō electric rice cooker

破壁机

pò bì jī high-speed blender

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语法：以至于

以至于 是连词 用在后一个分句的开头，表示由前一分句的情况程度很深而产生某种结果。 以至于

“ ” , “ ” is a conjunction used at the beginning of the second clause to indicate that the degree of the situation in the first clause is so profound that it leads to a certain result.

Structure: “Sentence 1,

以至于+Sentence 2”

Examples:

科技发展太快了，以至于世界变成了一个地球村。 The rapid development of technology is such that it has turned the world into a global village. 这次疫情引起了全球范围内的社会动荡，以至于许多国家重新评估了卫生体系的稳健性。

The global social unrest caused by the pandemic has led to many countries reevaluating the robustness of their healthcare systems.

TEACHER'S NOTE

虽然中国很注重家庭，但近年来单身人口不断增加，形成了单身经济现象。截至2021年，中国有2.39亿 单身人口，吸引商家提供满足单身需求的产品和服务，并形成了单身经济。 小林是个单身女性，她享受独立的工作和生活方式，充分享受单身生活。 小林在购物和生活方式上都有 针对单身需求的选择，例如小型厨具、单人洗衣机等。选择以家庭为单位来生活还是单身生活都只是个 人的选择，不管怎样单身经济这个新的商机已然出现。 Although China emphasizes family values, the number of single individuals has been increasing in recent years, giving rise to the phenomenon of the single economy. As of 2021, China has approximately 239 million single individuals, attracting businesses to provide products and services catering to the needs of singles, forming the single economy.

Xiao Lin is a single woman who enjoys an independent work and lifestyle, fully embracing the single life. Xiao Lin makes choices in shopping and lifestyle tailored to the needs of singles, such as small kitchen appliances and a single-person washing machine. Whether choosing to live as a family unit or embracing the single life, it remains a personal decision, and the emergence of the single economy represents a new business opportunity.

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设计师 训练 分享 风格 工具 人类 灵感 星球 大气层 陨石 覆盖 撞击 太空 谜 含义 场景 预兆 拳击 潮湿

shè jì shī

designer / architect

xùn liàn

to train / to drill / training

fēn xiǎng

to share (let others have some of sth good)

fēng gé

style

gōng jù

tool / instrument

rén lèi

humanity / human race

líng gǎn

inspiration / insight

xīng qiú

celestial body (e.g. planet, satellite etc); heavenly body

dà qì céng

atmosphere

yǔn shí

meteorite / aerolite

fù gài

to cover

zhuàng jī

to strike / to hit / to ram

tài kōng

outer space

mí

puzzle / riddle

hán yì

meaning (implicit in a phrase) / implied meaning

chǎng jǐng

scene / scenario / setting

yù zhào

omen / sign (of sth yet to occur)

quán jī

boxing

cháo shī

damp / moist

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漂流 放大 发源 俄罗斯 欧洲 美食 单身 应运而生

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暹罗猫 洗漱

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过期

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电饭锅 破壁机 宿舍 悄悄 尴尬

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表白

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花心 室友

piāo liú

to float on the current / to drift along or about

fàng dà

to enlarge / to magnify

fā yuán

to rise / to originate / source / derivation

é luó sī

Russia

ōu zhōu

Europe

měi shí

culinary delicacy / fine food / gourmet food

dān shēn

unmarried / single

to emerge to meet a historic destiny (idiom) / to yìng yùn ér arise at an opportune time / able to take shēng advantage of an opportunity / to rise to the occasion xiān luó māo siamese cat xǐ shù

to wash the face and rinse the mouth

guò qī

to be overdue / to exceed the time limit / to expire (as in expiration date)

diàn fàn guō electric rice cooker pò bì jī

high-speed blender

sù shè

dormitory / dorm room

qiāo qiāo

quiet; making little or no noise

gān gà

awkward / embarrassed

biǎo bái

to explain oneself / to express / to reveal one's thoughts or feelings / declaration / confession

huā xīn

fickle (in love affairs) / dissipated / unfaithful

shì yǒu

roommate

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