黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the new rule in Shanghai banning parents from correcting homework.

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陈花: Honey, did you hear? Shanghai’s new policy says teachers can’t require parents to mark homework anymore.
黄刚: I just saw the news. I think this rule is necessary. Homework is a teacher’s responsibility—how can they pass it on to parents?
陈花: But now many teachers are used to sending group messages like 'Please check and sign your child’s homework.' Some parents in my class have to sit with their kids every day to write, correct, and even record videos.
黄刚: That’s not just ‘participating in education’ anymore—it’s ‘teaching on behalf of the teacher.’ Over time, teachers can’t really understand the students’ real problems.
陈花: Some parents worry this might make teachers less responsible. If no one checks the homework quality, what then?
黄刚: That’s where supporting systems are needed, like digital correction tools. Teachers can focus on key points, reducing their burden while increasing efficiency.
陈花: I think this is also a chance to redefine the boundaries between home and school. Parents should focus on supporting growth, teachers on professional teaching. Only then is it truly 'double reduction.'

小刚 and 小宝 have a fun conversation about how kids need to learn independence after the college entrance exam.

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小宝: Brother, what is the college entrance exam? Will you take it in the future too?
小刚: Yes, the college entrance exam is one of the most important exams in China. You have to take it to get into college. Many students prepare for it for years.
小宝: So after the exam, can you play every day?
小刚: Haha, a lot of people think that. But recently there’s a funny saying online: before the exam, you’re 'specially protected', but after it, you’re 'downgraded' to a regular family member.
小宝: Downgraded? What does that mean?
小刚: It means that before the exam, the whole family revolves around you, but after it, Mom and Dad say: 'You’ve grown up, now you should learn to handle things by yourself!'
小宝: Like how I learned to tie my own shoes last year?
小刚: Exactly! That’s what it means. Changing from being taken care of to becoming independent is something everyone has to go through.
小宝: So are you ready, brother?
小刚: I’m a little worried, but I think becoming independent is a great thing!
小宝: Then I’ll start practicing independence too! I’ll tidy up my toys by myself today!

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss a flight incident where a power bank started smoking, and talk about safety awareness.

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黄刚: Xiaohua, did you see today’s news? On a flight, a passenger’s power bank suddenly started smoking. Luckily, everyone reacted quickly and put it out with bottled water.
陈花: I saw that too. It’s so scary! There are clear rules against using power banks during flights—why do people still do it?
黄刚: A lot of people just think, 'It won’t happen to me.' But lithium batteries are unstable, especially uncertified products.
陈花: In the end, it’s all about wishful thinking. Over the years, the Civil Aviation Administration has repeated the rules, but some people just want convenience.
黄刚: This isn’t a small matter. If a fire starts on a plane, it’s much harder to handle than on the ground. We really can’t relax about safety.
陈花: Yes, rules aren’t there to restrict people, but to protect everyone. I hope people will take them seriously.

刘娜 asks 小潘 about his opinion on learning foreign languages. 小潘 shares what he believes is the most important method and attitude.

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刘娜: 小潘, what do you think is the most important thing in learning a foreign language?
小潘: I think it’s practice, especially speaking and listening more.
刘娜: How do you usually practice Chinese?
小潘: I chat with Chinese friends and listen to Chinese radio every day.
刘娜: Listening to the radio is a good method. Besides practice, what else?
小潘: Also, not being afraid of making mistakes—the more you speak, the more you improve.
刘娜: Yes, many people are afraid of making mistakes and don’t speak, which slows progress.
小潘: Right, I think learning a language means being brave enough to speak.
刘娜: Exactly. If you keep going, your Chinese will definitely get better and better.
小潘: Thank you, teacher! I’ll keep working hard!

A bank in Kobe, Japan, sparks confusion and discussion because of its name.

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刘娜: Yuko, did you see the news recently? There’s a bank in Kobe, Japan called 'Chugoku Bank,' and many Chinese tourists are misunderstanding it.
优子: Yes, I’ve seen that bank in Japan. I think Chinese people could easily get confused.
刘娜: Exactly, tourists think it’s a Chinese bank and expect the staff to speak Chinese. But when they go in, they find everyone speaks Japanese, which really surprises them.
优子: I’ve heard about that too. Later, the bank put up signs in Chinese inside, explaining that this is a Japanese bank and has no connection to China.
刘娜: Right, but some people online still think the name is misleading and seems to be using the reputation of the Bank of China.
优子: Actually, in Japan, 'Chugoku' refers to a region in Japan, not the country China. The bank probably didn’t expect the name would cause so many issues.
刘娜: That’s true. This shows we need more communication and understanding between different cultures. The same words can mean different things in different places.
优子: Yes, that’s why when we learn a language, we should also learn about the culture, so we can avoid misunderstandings.
刘娜: Well said. Your Chinese is sounding more natural, and you’re really understanding Chinese culture better!

小刚 and 小宝 talk about the meaning of fighting for honor for the national football team.

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小宝: Brother, what is an 'honor match'? Why does everyone say the national team is so sad?
小刚: 'Honor match' means that even if the team can’t win any prize, the players still have to try hard—not to disappoint everyone and to protect their honor.
小宝: Did the national team lose?
小刚: They didn’t make it to the World Cup this time, so everyone is very sad. There’s a veteran player named 王大雷 who said he’s been on the national team for twenty years and feels like he has never really succeeded.
小宝: Will he cry?
小刚: He kind of wants to cry, but he said he wants to pass on the spirit of unity to the younger players. Everyone hopes to win the last match to make the fans happy.

David asks for leave from 赵强 due to feeling unwell. 赵强 expresses concern and explains the leave process and the basic attitude towards work.

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大卫: Manager Zhao, I have a bit of a fever this morning and may not be able to come to the office.
赵强: Your health comes first. Go see a doctor and get some rest.
大卫: Thank you. I’d like to take a day off.
赵强: For leave, you need to send an email explaining the reason and copy HR.
大卫: Okay, I’ll handle it right away.
赵强: In the future, if you are late or need leave, notify in advance instead of informing at the last minute.
大卫: Understood, I’ll pay attention from now on.
赵强: Get well soon. There are still tasks waiting for you when you return.

刘娜 asks 小潘 which historical period of China he likes the most. 小潘 expresses his interest in the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.

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刘娜: 小潘, which historical period of China do you like most?
小潘: I like the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period the most.
刘娜: Why do you like the Tang Dynasty?
小潘: The Tang Dynasty is very interesting. There were many poets, and many foreigners came to China for cultural exchange.
刘娜: Yes, the Tang Dynasty was indeed very open. What about the Three Kingdoms period?
小潘: The stories from the Three Kingdoms period are fascinating. I especially enjoy reading the book 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'.
刘娜: Who is your favorite character from the Three Kingdoms?
小潘: I like 诸葛亮 the most. He was very intelligent and wise.
刘娜: Yes, he’s a favorite for many people.
小潘: Yes, I think through these stories, I can better understand Chinese culture.