My paper plane looks very cool with a long and straight body, two wings, and a tail. When I tried to let it fly, I found that the plane could only fly a short distance. It fell to the ground very quickly.

I thought for a while and suddenly realized that my plane is too light because it is made of a piece of paper. If I want it to fly for a long time, I must increase its overall weight. I assume that if I try adding a small paperclip to the nose of the plane, with the weight added properly, the flight time of the paper plane will become longer.

It told me that the focus areas for an activism project on art and gave me some successful examples related to my project. It also showed some useful phrases.

2.Was there anything surprising or unhelpful?

Yes, there was. When I search about the problems, it sometimes give me the wrong messages which made it up itself.

3.How might you use AI in your project planning process?

I will use AI to help me brainstorm which can give me the inspiration. I can also use it to collect some related information about my project. It will make my plan more efficient.

On the first day, I felt anxious for the reason that the teacher spoke entirely in English, with a speed which make me feel confused at first. I struggled to catch every word which left me feeling a little disconnected. Taking notes is also a challenge for me. To avoid always missing key points, i tried to write everything down.

However, as the days passed, something changed. As I gradually adapted, I started focusing more on listening for main ideas rather than focusing on the unfamiliar word. I also learned to write down some keywords instead of the whole sentences. Gradually, I noticed myself wanted to answer the teacher’s questions,even if my answers weren’t always perfect.

From feeling lost to staying in step is a small victory for me which make me feel more confident. I now understand that adaptation takes time. I should act like this every day so that I can make more progress.

Neglect of Health Management

2.Why is this issue important for university students?

This issue impacts student life in multiple ways. Academically, task procrastination causes rushed work, lower quality assignments, and missed deadlines, hurting grades. Physically, late - night phone use disrupts sleep patterns, leading to fatigue, poor concentration, and long - term health risks. Emotionally, while phones offer temporary satisfaction, they fail to address root causes of stress, worsening anxiety and reducing overall well - being。

3.Why have you chosen this issue personally?

I have poor time management and procrastination habits, then stayed up late scrolling social media or playing games to Get emotional satisfaction. Seeing how it erodes productivity, health, and peace of mind made me eager to explore solutions and break this harmful pattern.

4.What specific aspect of this issue will you focus on in your project?

I’ll focus on the vicious cycle: How procrastination triggers late-night phone dependency, and its impact on students’ health. I’ll highlight:

Examples: Students delaying the daily homework, then watching short videos or playing games till dawn.

Problems: How phone use reinforces procrastination  and damage students’ health.

1.Using AI to collect information.

2.Using AI to find inspiration.

3.Using AI to polish the writing

3 don'ts

1.don't copy the whole things of AI

2.don't rely on AI for the decisions without verification

Topic sentence: Murals painted during protest movements often become iconic symbols of resistance.

Reason: A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.The whole paragraph talks about the effect of the art to the protest movements and makes an example to show how popular it is.

Paragraph 2: Brand Activism

Topic sentence: These companies align their branding with strong social or environmental values, which appeals to consumers who care about ethical practices.

Reason:The first two sentences are examples. So the last one is topic sentence.

Paragraph 3: Community Activism

Topic sentence: These small-scale efforts might not make headlines, but they can

improve local well being and build stronger relationships between people.

Reason:In this paragraph, the first sentence provides an example of community action. The third sentence expands with another example. So the second sentence is the topic sentence.

It seems we have been measured almost all of our lives. when we are infants, with our height and our weight, and as we grew it became our speed and our strength. And even in school there are test scores and today with our salaries and job performance. It seems as if those personal averages are almost always used to measure where we are in comparison to our peers. And I think we should look at that a little differently. That personal average is just that, it's something very personal and it's for you, and I think if you focus on that and work to build that, you can really start to accomplish some really amazing things.

Title: “To overcame challenges, stop comparing yourself to others”

Link: Dean Furness: To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others | TED Talk

Part 1: Unity

1. Main idea: The paragraph emphasizes redefine personal measurement away from peer comparison and toward nurturing one’s own growth based on personal averages.

2. Topic sentence: “And I think we should look at that a little differently.”

3. Support for topic sentence: The sentences following the topic sentence :“And I think we should look at that a little differently” reinforce this central idea:They said that “personal average is just that, it's something very personal and it's for you” – emphasizing that metrics should be viewed as individual rather than comparative.

   
   

Part 2: Coherence

1. Transition/linking words: And,when,as,and today,It seems as if,And I think,that

2. Flow of ideas: Yes. First, it talks about something everyone goes through: how people are checked and measured all their lives. This shows that being measured all the time is a common thing. Then, it says these measurements are usually used to see how people stack up against others, explaining how we currently look at personal numbers. The phrase “And I think we should look at that a little differently” changes the focus to what the writer thinks. After that, it says “personal average” is something special to each person, not for comparing with others. In the end, it links focusing on your own personal average to doing great things, which shows why this new way of thinking is good.

Part 3: Reflection

1. What is one thing this writer did well? One thing the writer did well is clearly building a relatable context before introducing their new perspective.

2. What is one thing you can try in your next piece of writing?

   One thing I can try in my next piece of writing is starting with relatable examples to build context before introducing my main argument.

When listening to the tutor, I sometimes felt confident in understanding the English, especially when the topic was familiar. However, when new and technical vocabulary was introduced, I felt a bit stressed. Regarding note - taking, I was often in a rush, which made me feel a bit stressed as I tried to write down as much as possible. In the group discussion, I felt more relaxed taking notes as the pace was slower compared to the videos.

Listening and note - taking felt easy when the tutor used visual aids like slides. The combination of the spoken words and the visual information made it clear what to focus on. Also, during the group discussion, it was easier because I could follow the conversation more easily. What made listening difficult was the speed at which the videos spoke. I like using abbreviations in my note which helped me write faster, but I found it hard to remember all the abbreviations later.

I seemed to understand more when I quickly skimmed through the relevant reading materials before the class. Visuals like slides and the whiteboard writings were very helpful as they gave me the abstracts about the main points. For note - taking, I usually just tried to write down everything I heard, which made my notes messy and hard to review.

I learned that preparing before class and having visual aids significantly help me listen and take notes more effectively. I also realized that I need to work on my note - taking strategy. The main challenge I need to overcome is finding a balance between listening and writing so that I don't miss important points while taking notes.

Next week, I will try to use the key - words note - taking method. Instead of writing down everything, I will focus on the key concepts and supporting details.

The talk touches on topics related to motivation, purpose in work, and personal action.

Conclusion:

Everyone makes mistakes, but taking action is more important than inaction. Your unique approach to contributing is valid, and growth comes from trying, not being afraid. Do whatever you want to do.

The vicious cycle is about : Because of poor time management and procrastination habit , Students delaying the daily homework or a great deal of assignments , then watching short videos or playing games till dawn to get the emotional satisfaction.At last these actions erode his or her productivity, health, and peace of mind.

2.The causes of procrastination:

Task-related factors

Psychological and cognitive factors

3.How procrastination triggers late-night phone use？

Task procrastination leading to time

Boost from time perception bias

Passive involvement due to social pressure

Misperception of "pre-sleep time"

4.Health issues:

Physically:

it often manifests as chronic sleep deprivation and irregular daily routines, which in turn result in decreased immunity, frequent headaches, fatigue and weakness, and other somatic symptoms.

Mentally

 it is likely to trigger anxiety and depression, accompanied by self-denial and low self-esteem. Additionally, the backlog of tasks may cause intense stress and guilt, and in severe cases, it can affect academic performance and social functioning.

5.Solutions

Task breakdown and time planning

Circadian rhythm and health management

Psychological cognition and emotional counseling

Learning environment and social support

6. Related artists or activism

1. Jenny Holzer ,Her public projections like "Truisms" feature phrases like "You waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love"—echoing how procrastination (via phones) wastes students’ time and harms health.

2. Laurie Simmons ,Her series "Night Scenes" captures people’s isolated late-night phone use, reflecting how procrastination drives endless scrolling instead of rest.