During the National Day holiday, highway traffic jams led people to play badminton and fish to pass the time.

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小宝: Brother, I saw on my phone that some people were playing badminton on the highway. That looks so fun! Aren't highways only for driving?
小刚: Yes, Xiaobao. Because the National Day holiday traffic jam was so serious, people got out of their cars to find ways to kill time.
小宝: There was even an uncle who took out a fishing rod and caught a big fish in just three minutes! Did he really fish on the highway?
小刚: Yes, he was very lucky. There happened to be a river under that spot, so he tried, and he caught a fish right away.
小宝: Wow! It's like the highway traffic jam turned into an amusement park.
小刚: Haha, you could say that. But actually, traffic jams make people very anxious. Being able to entertain themselves like this is a way of 'finding joy in hardship.'
小宝: Yeah, that way time passes faster and everyone feels more relaxed.

Ten thousand peace doves were released and quickly returned to their lofts on National Day, drawing much attention.

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刘娜: Xiao Pan, did you see the news today? Ten thousand peace doves were released at Tiananmen Square.
小潘: I saw it! So many doves flying together—the scene was beautiful. But, Teacher, how can they find their way home?
刘娜: That's the special ability of homing pigeons. They can remember directions and their home, and they use the position of the sun, just like little compasses.
小潘: I see! I thought they might get lost. I heard they all returned within fifteen minutes, is that true?
刘娜: Yes, most of the doves quickly flew back to their lofts. Actually, they had already been trained many times before the event.
小潘: I find it really touching. Peace doves aren't just animals; they're also a symbol, reminding us to cherish peace.
刘娜: Well said. Each little dove is like a flying poem, connecting people's feelings to the country.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional Chinese festival, where families reunite, eat mooncakes, and admire the moon.

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小潘: Teacher Liu, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. How do Chinese people usually celebrate it?
刘娜: The Mid-Autumn Festival is on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Its most important meaning is reunion. People gather to admire the moon and eat mooncakes.
小潘: Oh, I’ve had mooncakes before, with red bean paste and salted egg yolk inside. They’re delicious! Why do people eat mooncakes?
刘娜: Because mooncakes are round, like the moon, symbolizing family reunion.
小潘: I’ve heard there’s also the story of Chang’e flying to the moon, is that right?
刘娜: Yes, and also legends like the Jade Rabbit pounding medicine and Wu Gang cutting the osmanthus tree. These stories make the Mid-Autumn Festival more romantic.
小潘: That’s so interesting. This year I also want to admire the moon with my classmates and experience the festival.

Young people press foods like burgers into mooncake shapes to express festival creativity.

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优子: Teacher Liu, I saw online that some people press burgers into the shape of mooncakes. It's so funny! Is this what people call 'creative mooncakes'?
刘娜: Yes! Nowadays, young people like to use molds to shape bread, steamed buns, and even desserts into mooncake forms. It's simple and fun.
优子: But can those still be called mooncakes? The taste is totally different.
刘娜: Actually, what matters more to them is the 'round shape,' because a circle represents reunion. As long as it has that shape, it gives a sense of the Mid-Autumn Festival ritual.
优子: I see! That reminds me—sometimes in Japan, we also use new ways to celebrate traditional festivals.
刘娜: Exactly. Tradition doesn’t have to be old-fashioned. Young people's creativity brings vitality to festivals and encourages more people to join in.
优子: I think it’s adorable! Next time I want to try making mine with purple sweet potato or cheese—it’ll be healthy and unique.
刘娜: Great idea! Whether it’s a traditional or creative mooncake, they both express the same wish—for family reunion and happiness.

Many private undergraduate colleges remain unfilled after multiple rounds of recruitment, and experts call for reform in school-running approaches.

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陈花: Old Huang, did you see the news? Many private universities still haven’t filled their spots even after three or four rounds of recruitment.
黄刚: Yes, I saw. For example, Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology still had more than 2,900 vacancies after the third round.
陈花: Is this because the tuition is too expensive? I heard it can cost twenty to thirty thousand yuan a year, or even more.
黄刚: Yes, the fees are one factor. In addition, the teaching quality varies a lot, and employment prospects are not good, so students and parents would rather choose vocational colleges or repeat a year.
陈花: No wonder some parents say they are 'voting with their feet' by simply not choosing private universities.
黄刚: Exactly. Actually, not just undergraduates — private middle schools and high schools also face difficulties in enrollment. The external environment and economic pressure make parents more cautious.
陈花: But I saw that some newly established universities, like Fuyao University of Science and Technology and Westlake University, have very high admission scores and are quite popular.
黄刚: That’s because they have heavy investment and high teaching standards, which are not at the same level as ordinary private colleges. Experts also remind us that traditional private undergraduates must transform and take a specialized path.
陈花: It sounds like education in the future will become more diverse. We can’t just focus on degrees; we also need to consider children’s potential and career directions.
黄刚: That’s right. Breaking degree obsession and focusing on students’ development is the long-term way of running schools.

小美 and 小宝 talk about 小美’s first experience taking a plane to Beijing.

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小宝: 小美, where did you go yesterday?
小美: I took a plane with my mom to Beijing.
小宝: Was it your first time on a plane?
小美: Yes, it was my first time.
小宝: Was the plane big?
小美: Very big, with many people.
小宝: Was the plane fast?
小美: Very fast, it only took an hour and a half.
小宝: What did you do on the plane?
小美: I looked at the white clouds.
小宝: Were you happy?
小美: Very happy! I want to take a plane again.

小美 notices that the weather keeps changing between hot and cold. 李芳 takes the chance to teach her different adjectives to describe the weather and express feelings.

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小美: Teacher Li, today’s weather is really strange!
李芳: Yes, it was cool in the morning, but became hot at noon.
小美: I kept putting on my jacket and then taking it off.
李芳: This kind of weather can be described as 'changing between cold and hot.'
小美: Then if the sun is strong, can I say 'sunny'?
李芳: Yes, you can also say 'bright and sunny.'
小美: When it rains, I know—I can say 'drizzling' or 'heavy rain.'
李芳: Very good, you already know many words for weather.
小美: So what exactly is today’s weather?
李芳: Haha, you can say it’s 'uncertain weather,' a very playful one.

Under economic and diplomatic pressure, the South Korean government restricted anti-China rallies, highlighting the struggle between populism and rationality.

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《English Translation》

王明月: Master, recently South Korea banned anti-China rallies in Myeongdong and even said insulting tourists is not allowed. This feels very sudden to me.
陈智高: Sudden? Actually not. Lee Jae-myung labeled it as 'disturbance', and the police quickly enforced it. This is the result of combined political and economic pressure.
王明月: I saw reports saying that shop owners jointly protested, claiming the rallies harmed their business. So economic considerations are the real key.
陈智高: Exactly. 'When people are well-fed and clothed, they know honor and shame.' Economic interests often outweigh political slogans. If Chinese tourists stop coming, the Myeongdong business district cannot survive.
王明月: Does this mean the South Korean government is turning pro-China?
陈智高: It shouldn’t be understood that way. It’s more like a return to rationality. A mature country won’t let extreme emotions hijack public space. Lee Jae-myung simply chose a more pragmatic path.
王明月: This pragmatism reminds me of the ancient Chinese wisdom of 'the Doctrine of the Mean'. It’s not about completely following one side, but finding balance amid contradictions.
陈智高: Well said. The Doctrine of the Mean is not compromise, but dynamic balance. With this move, South Korea both safeguarded its diplomatic image and responded to economic realities—truly 'acting according to the circumstances'.

Nurse 张水华 won a marathon, and her tearful plea to leaders for schedule adjustment sparked heated debate.

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小宝: Brother, did you hear? A nurse won first place in a running race!
小刚: I know. Her name is 张水华, the 'fastest female nurse', and she's great at marathons.
小宝: But why was she crying? Isn't first place something to be happy about?
小刚: She cried because she wanted a schedule adjustment to compete, but the hospital was very busy and the leaders didn’t fully agree.
小宝: Oh, so running is her hobby, but being a nurse is important too.
小刚: Right, so many people are discussing it: some think she should be supported, others think colleagues’ workloads must be considered.
小宝: I think she’s amazing—she can save lives and run fast!
小刚: Yeah, she keeps up with training and work without neglecting either. Truly admirable.

小美 pretends to be a police officer, and 小宝 is 'arrested' for eating 小美’s cake.

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《English Translation》

小美: 小宝, why did you eat my cake?
小宝: Sorry, I was too hungry, I only ate a little bit.
小美: I am the police, I am going to arrest you!
小宝: Don’t catch me, I’m not a bad person!
小美: You must come with me to the police station.
小宝: Can I not go? I won’t eat it next time.
小美: Then you must say sorry and give me back the cake.
小宝: Sorry, 小美. Let’s make a new cake together, okay?
小美: Alright, I forgive you this time. Let’s make a cake together!