Mental health problems are common worldwide, and China is strengthening psychological services and awareness.

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小潘: Teacher Liu, I saw in the news that one in every eight people has a mental health problem. Is that true?
刘娜: Yes, it's true. Many people experience anxiety, stress, or trouble sleeping, but they don't realize these are signs of psychological issues.
小潘: Do they all need to go to the hospital? I sometimes get nervous too, especially before exams.
刘娜: If it’s just temporary nervousness, that’s fine. But if the discomfort lasts and you feel unhappy for a long time, you should visit a psychological clinic.
小潘: I see. I used to think that just 'cheering up' would solve it.
刘娜: Many people misunderstand that. Depression is like a cold — it can be treated. The most important thing is to seek help bravely and not be afraid.

Top Xiangqi grandmasters including Wang Tianyi were sentenced, triggering reflection on anti-corruption within the chess community.

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赵强: Huang Gang, did you see the news about Wang Tianyi’s case? I never thought the top figure in Chinese chess would be sentenced for bribery and match-fixing.
黄刚: I saw it. The impact is huge. Wang Tianyi confessed in court and admitted to taking money multiple times to manipulate matches. It’s really disappointing.
赵强: Chinese chess has always given people an impression of integrity and purity. Now with so many grandmasters involved in 'match trading,' it’s really tarnished the image.
黄刚: Indeed, it shows that professional sports must strengthen oversight. Not only football or basketball — even intellectual games like Xiangqi can’t escape corruption.
赵强: I heard the Xiangqi Association has given them lifetime bans and will start education and legal awareness programs. Hopefully this will serve as a real warning.
黄刚: Yes, Xiangqi carries culture and spirit. Only by maintaining fairness and integrity can it regain the respect of its fans.
赵强: I hope the Xiangqi world can return to honesty and people won’t associate ‘grandmasters’ with ‘buying games’ anymore.
黄刚: I believe after this scandal, Chinese chess will become cleaner and stronger than before.

A recent survey shows that China ranks third in global safety, and people feel secure even going out at night.

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小宝: Brother, Mom said China is very safe. Is that true?
小刚: It’s true! An American company conducted a survey showing that China is the third safest country in the world.
小宝: Then is it dangerous to go out at night?
小刚: Don’t worry. Many people feel it’s safe to walk alone at night. Chinese police work very hard, and you can often see them patrolling the streets.
小宝: I like going to the park to play, and I also feel very safe.
小刚: That’s right, so we can live happily without worrying too much about bad people. China is really very safe.

After a man died suddenly, his family sought over one million yuan in compensation, but the court found no causal link and dismissed the claim.

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陈花: Honey, did you see the news? A man died suddenly while buying sex, and his family actually demanded over one million yuan from the woman.
黄刚: I did. The court ultimately rejected the family’s request because it was a sudden death and there was no direct causal relationship with the woman.
陈花: But the family thinks she didn’t call 120 in time and delayed the rescue.
黄刚: The court found she reported to the police within ten minutes, fulfilling her basic duty. Medical evidence showed the cause of death was sudden death.
陈花: I see. The man himself also broke the law, and that can’t be ignored, right?
黄刚: Right. Soliciting prostitution is illegal. The court also noted he must bear responsibility for the consequences of his own actions.
陈花: This case is thought-provoking; it reminds us that responsibility for illegal conduct can’t be shifted onto others.
黄刚: Exactly. The law emphasizes evidence and causation; you can’t demand compensation out of emotion or sympathy.
陈花: Looks like learning some legal basics is important—at least to know which claims can stand.

Xiaobao visits Xiaomei’s home, and Xiaomei shows him her room.

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小宝: Xiaomei, may I come in?
小美: Sure, come in!
小宝: Your room is really clean.
小美: Thank you! I clean my room every day.
小宝: Your desk looks nice, too.
小美: This is my favorite desk.
小宝: There are books and a teddy bear on the desk. So cute.
小美: Yes, the teddy bear is my friend.

A drone hovering near residential windows sparks discussions about privacy and legality.

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优子: Teacher Liu, I saw news online today—there was a girl who had just finished showering on her balcony and found a drone outside her window. That’s so scary!
刘娜: Yes, many people are worried that drones might invade their home privacy. Even though no illegal filming was found this time, a drone near the window itself makes people uncomfortable.
优子: I feel scared too. Home should be the safest place and shouldn’t be disturbed.
刘娜: Exactly. Home is our private space. The law protects everyone’s right to privacy. Even if there’s no photo taken, making someone feel disturbed is still a form of infringement.
优子: What should we do if that happens?
刘娜: You can first take a photo of the drone and its flight direction with your phone, then call the police immediately. They will help investigate.
优子: Got it. From now on, I’ll also be more careful to protect my privacy and not let strangers approach my home easily.
刘娜: Very good. We must trust the law and have the courage to protect ourselves.

At a Mayday concert, differences between sitting and standing habits led to conflict, sparking heated debate.

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小宝: Brother, I saw in the news that people got into a fight at a concert. Why?
小刚: Because the people in front were standing, and those in the back who wanted to sit couldn’t see anything.
小宝: Oh, but aren’t concerts supposed to be watched sitting down? There are chairs.
小刚: Some people feel that standing and cheering is more exciting, but others want to sit and listen, which makes them unhappy.
小宝: Then what should we do? Everyone wants to be comfortable.
小刚: A lawyer said the organizers should remind the audience not to block others’ views. People should also be considerate.
小宝: Got it! Next time I go to a concert, I’ll be mindful of others and have a good time.
小刚: Exactly. Music is meant to bring joy, not arguments over sitting or standing.

Li Fang uses everyday objects to guide Xiaomei in learning how to use comparative sentences to describe differences in size and length.

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李芳: Xiaomei, look at these two pencils. Which one is longer?
小美: The blue one is longer.
李芳: Right. Then which one is shorter?
小美: The red one is a bit shorter.
李芳: Now, look at these two apples. Which one is bigger?
小美: The apple on the left is bigger than the one on the right.
李芳: Very good! Which one is smaller?
小美: The one on the right is a bit smaller.
李芳: You already know how to use 'bi' (than) to compare size and length.
小美: Yes! Next time I want to try comparing height!