All That Is Hot

◎王 燕

1The longest-living freshwater fish最长寿淡水鱼

Scientists recently confirmed that the majority of the buffalo fish swimming around this remote desert lake in eastern Arizona are older than a hundred.The discovery builds on other recent research that has upended［颠倒］ beliefs about the buffalo fish, a genus of five freshwater fish species native to North America.Just a few years ago, scientists thought that these fish, which come in an array of colors from chestnut brown to bluish, only lived into their mid-20s.However, a study revealed that bigmouth buffalo fish could live up to 112 years old, making it the oldest known freshwater teleost, a group of about 12,000 ray-finned fish species found worldwide.Recently researchers announced the discovery of a 127-year-old bigmouth buffalo fish in Saskatchewan,Canada.Buffalo fish continue to live their best lives into their upper 80s and 90s, with better stress response and immune function relative to younger individuals.Buffalo fish can go decades between successful reproductions［ 繁殖； 复 制］because they require very specific environmental conditions—most of which are still unknown—to procreate.That’s why the fish evolved to live so long.

科学家最近证实，在美国亚利桑那州东部这个偏远的沙漠湖周围生活的大多数水牛鱼的年龄都在100 岁以上。这一发现建立在最近其他研究的基础上，这些研究颠覆了人们对水牛鱼的看法，水牛鱼是一种原产于北美的五种淡水鱼属。就在几年前，科学家们以为这些栗色、蓝色的鱼只能活到20多岁。然而，一项研究揭示，大口水牛鱼能活到112 岁，是已知最古老的淡水硬骨鱼，这是一种在全球范围内发现的约有12000 种的射线鳍鱼类。近期，研究人员宣布在加拿大萨斯喀彻温省发现一条127 岁的大口水牛鱼。水牛鱼在八九十岁时仍能保持最佳的生活状态，与年轻个体相比，它们应对压力的反应和免疫功能更强。水牛鱼的成功繁殖间隔可达数十年之久，这是因为它们需要非常特殊的环境条件才能繁殖，而其中大部分条件至今仍不为人所知。这就是水牛鱼进化得如此长寿的原因。

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Buffalo fish live their best lives with better ____________ response and immune function.

2“The Neo-Chinese style”become popular新中式火出圈

“The Neo-Chinese style” refers to style that combines traditional Chinese elements with current aesthetic trends.Compared with Hanfu,the Neo-Chinese style clothing is simpler and more practical.Oriental aesthetics is gaining popularity among the young consumers.The“neo” in fashion not only creates fabrics and styles, but also explores diversified wearing style.

The “Neo-Chinese style” is in sync with the Generation Z’s aesthetic.More youth are willing to express their individuality with traditional culture, reflecting their cultural confidence and cultural identity.

新中式风格是指将传统中国元素与当下审美趋势相结合的风格。与汉服相比，新中式风格服装更简约实用。 东方美学在年轻消费者中越来越受欢迎。时尚中的“新”不仅创造了面料和风格，还探索了多样化的穿着方式。

新中式风格与Z 世代的审美观相契合。越来越多的年轻人愿意用传统文化表达自己的个性，反映了他们的文化自信和文化认同。

（注：Z 世代是一个网络流行语，也指新时代人群。Z 世代，也称为“网生代”“互联网世代”“二次元世代”。）

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The “Neo-Chinese style” is reflecting their ____________ confidence and cultural identity.

3 Bubble tea is taking off in the UK珍珠奶茶在英国火了

In the UK, boba shops seem to be sprouting up overnight around busy tube stations, trendy high streets and at university cafes.Long lines of enthusiastic customers attest to the popularity of the drink, with people posting on social media about enjoying Boba Time—on TikTok, bubble tea tops 8.3 billion views.In the UK, the pre-existing cultural preference for tea has primed consumers to embrace bubble tea in a singular way.Due to its highly customisable［可定制的］ and visual,Instagrammable nature, bubble tea is really appealing for consumers.Since bubble tea is a grab-and-go beverage,even a tiny shop area can suffice［足够］.If you have a fridge, a way to make the tea and the cups and toppings［ 配 料］,those are pretty much the basics.

在英国，珍珠奶茶店似乎一夜之间在繁忙的地铁站、时尚的商业街和大学咖啡馆周围如雨后春笋般冒出来。热情的顾客排起长队，证明了它的受欢迎程度。人们在社交媒体上发布关于享受奶茶时光的信息，在海外版抖音上，珍珠奶茶的观看次数突破了83 亿次。在英国，对茶已有的文化偏好促使消费者以独特的方式接受珍珠奶茶。由于珍珠奶茶具有高度可定制性、视觉效果和可在“照片墙”上发布的特性，因此对消费者来说确实很有吸引力。由于珍珠奶茶是一种即买即走的饮料，因此很小的商店区域也足够了。如果你有一台冰箱、一种泡茶的方法、杯子和配料，基本的东西就齐了。

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Bubble tea is a grab-and-go beverage and ____________ for consumers.