Your Unique Day: Modern Wedding Trends

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✰ Video Mapping: Transform your venue! Project stunning visuals on walls and ceilings for a(n) (1) __________ atmosphere.

✰ Family Heirlooms: Reimagine your mother's wedding dress for a rehearsal dinner or reception, upcycle dresses that (2) __________ a family story.

✰ Stylish Simplicity: For those (3) __________ an intimate and affordable option, courthouse weddings provide a chic, low-key ceremony.

✰ Personal Promises: Create a(n) (4) __________, exchanging vows privately, in written notes, or in comfortable settings.

✰ Embrace Authenticity: Currently, modern couples (5) __________ meaningful experiences. Tailor your wedding to reflect your unique style and preferences.

✰ 2025 Wedding Predictions: Stay ahead of the curve! Discover expert insights (6) __________ the future of wedding trends.

(Adapted from https://www.nytimes.com)

NOTES FOR TEACHERS

English Teaching Forum supports the teaching of English around the world through the exchange of innovative, practical ideas. Below is a(n) (1) __________ of each section of the journal, along with suggestions about how to use it.

- ARTICLE provide practical, innovative ideas for teaching English, based on (2) __________ theory.

- READER'S GUIDE corresponds to the articles in (3) __________ issue and can guide your own understanding as well as discussions with colleagues.

- TEACHING TECHNIQUES (4) __________ English teachers the opportunity to share successful classroom practices.

- MY CLASSROOM focuses on one teacher's classroom and describes ways in (5) __________ the teaching environment shapes learning.

- TRY THIS gives step-by-step instructions for (6) __________ language-learning activities in your classroom.

- THE LIGHTER SIDE features an English language-based puzzle that can be photocopied and given to students to solve individually or collaboratively.

(Adapted from English Teaching Forum)

Helen Adams Keller was an American author, activist and lecturer. She was the first American deaf and blind person (1) __________. From an early age, she decided to communicate with the world (2) __________. She became a prolific author, anti-war campaigner and spokeswoman for women's and workers' rights. She is also an inspiration to millions.

Helen Keller, born in Alabama in 1880, (3) __________ due to a mysterious illness. She formed a strong bond with her family cook's daughter, who created a simple sign language to help her communicate. By the time she was seven, Helen had already learned more than 60 signs to talk with her family and realized she could express herself.

In 1886, her mother read Charles Dickens' book 'American Notes' about the successful education of a deaf and blind child. (4) __________. She became Helen's instructor and friend for the next 49 years. Helen learnt Braille and used it to learn French, German and Greek.

Keller had great ambitions and went on to become a world-famous speaker and author. She campaigned for people with disabilities, among many other causes. She travelled to 39 countries and was friends with US presidents and famous figures, including Charlie Chaplin, and Mark Twain. (5) __________. Keller died in her sleep in 1968, aged 87.

(Adapted from famouspeoplelessons.com)

Can Your Body Forget How to Digest Meat?

1. More and more people are choosing to eat less meat. Some do this for health reasons, while others want to help the environment. However, when people stop eating meat for a long time and then eat it again, they sometimes feel sick. They may have stomach aches and wonder if their bodies have “forgotten” how to digest meat. Although there is not much scientific research on this, some people believe it happens.

2. Experts say that even if science doesn't fully explain this, stomach problems can still occur. However, these issues are not caused by an allergy to meat. True meat allergies are very rare. Sometimes, if vegetarians accidentally eat meat, they might feel sick because they believe it will make them unwell. But normally, the body has no problem digesting meat. It produces special proteins called enzymes, which help break down both meat and plant-based food.

3. The human body is very flexible. The enzymes used to digest meat also work for vegetables. If someone eats mostly plants, their stomach adapts to that diet. If they start eating meat again, their body will quickly adjust.

4. It is not true that the body “forgets” how to process meat. When people change their diet, the bacteria in their stomach change too, but their ability to digest protein stays the same. In fact, eating a lot of fiber suddenly can cause more stomach problems than eating meat after a long break. So, there is no need to worry. The body is very good at adjusting to different foods. If someone has stomach problems after eating meat again, the cause is likely something else, not the loss of their ability to digest it.

(Adapted from https://www.bbe.com/)

1. [I] Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of healthcare, assisting in areas such as cancer screenings, medical transcription, and virtual nursing. [II] Companies developing these AI-driven tools claim they enhance efficiency and reduce the workload for medical professionals. [III] However, some experts raise concerns about whether these tools perform as effectively as claimed. [IV]

2. AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), are trained using extensive datasets, but their evaluations are often inadequate. A review of AI assessments in healthcare found that only a small fraction involved real patient data. Most studies focused on testing medical knowledge rather than practical applications like prescription writing or patient communication. As a result, these benchmarks fail to accurately measure Al's effectiveness in real clinical settings. Researchers argue that such limited evaluations create an unrealistic perception of AI's capabilities, leading to premature deployment in healthcare environments.

3. Computer scientist Deborah Raji and her colleagues emphasize the need for more realistic and diverse evaluation methods. Current benchmarks are rigid and do not reflect the complexity of real-world medical tasks. Since they primarily assess physician-level knowledge, they overlook the perspectives of nurses and other healthcare workers. Raji suggests developing assessments based on actual clinical workflows and patient interactions, rather than relying on standardized exams that do not represent real-world applications.

4. To improve AI evaluation, researchers propose strategies such as gathering data from hospitals, analyzing real-world AI usage, and conducting adversarial testing to explore potential weaknesses. Transparency from hospitals and AI vendors regarding their evaluation processes and AI integration would also help create more accurate benchmarks. By focusing on real deployment scenarios, researchers can better assess Al's strengths and limitations, ultimately ensuring safer and more effective applications in healthcare.

(Adapted from https://www.sciencenews.org)