Oleita, a 26-year-old environmentalist from Detroit, thinks she may have a partial solution for two problems: garbage and poverty. It’s called the Chip Bag Project. She is encouraging snack lovers to donate their _________ chip bags rather than throw them away, so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless.

The idea came to Oleita two years ago when she came across a woman in England_________ viewers how to put chip bags together to make sleeping bags on Facebook. _________, she decided to use that video as a blueprint to start the Chip Bag Project.

Oleita and her volunteers get chip bags of all brands and sizes. After cleaning them in soapy hot water, they _________ them open, lay them flat and iron them together. They use the material from old coats to _________ the insides. Each sleeping bag requires 150 chip bags and takes around four hours to complete.

Since 2020, the project has _________ more than 800, 000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be simpler to _________ money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s not enough. “We are committed to providing _________ for those in need, making an impact not only socially, but environmentally, ” Oleita says.

And, of course, there’s the symbolism of recycling bags that would _________ land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. It’s a powerful reminder that pollution and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita said, “I think it’s time to show__________ between all of these issues. ”

Mrs. Bailey was important in the educational journey that carried me through school and into my profession. Until I joined her class, I hadn’t believed in my ability as a writer. She     11     (persuade) me to join the poetry society and lit in me a fire for literature. She recognised     12     (I) potential and showed me that I could write with creativity and enthusiasm. Because of the confidence she inspired in me, I’ve carved out a     13     (success) profession as a journalist.

Some university students carried out a campaign     14     they celebrated their whole day without cell phones. This move was to improve their relationships with their near and dear ones and to keep them away from the virtual (虚拟的) life.     15     (study) indicate that a majority of young people used their phones during lessons, over family meals or even at the cinema. The problem of phone addiction (成瘾) has been observed since a few years ago, with experts and psychologists     16     (try) to increase awareness about this problem.

The tiger shark     17     (consider) to be one of the most dangerous sharks in the world. Why are tiger sharks so dangerous? First, they like to live     18     waters where humans usually swim, so the chances of an encounter (遭遇) are much greater. Second, tiger sharks are so strong and aggressive that they can     19     (easy) hit a person. And third, tiger sharks have teeth perfectly     20     (design) for cutting their food, so it is certain that the damage will be disastrous.

If you’re looking to buy a gift for your children, why not keep up with the trend and get the best hoverboard?

What is a Hoverboard?

A hoverboard is a two-wheeled personal transportation device. It’s electrical, portable and became highly popular in 2015. Typically, this self-balancing device operates like a powered skateboard.

How Does a Hoverboard Work?

The device may have many designs, but the mechanism itself isn’t complicated. Basically, a standard hoverboard contains:

•Battery: stores the electrical power. Almost all hoverboards use a high-watt lithium-ion battery.

•Gyroscope (one for each wheel): allows riders to tilt (倾斜) the hoverboard while maintaining balance and adjusting their direction.

•Motor (one in each wheel): provides the power to the wheels to keep the rider balanced and upright.

•Logic board: functions as the hoverboard brain. It processes data—your speed, tilt, etc.—and sends information to the motors. This unit controls the power of the board so riders can adjust their speed.

All the above components work together to control the power and tilt of the hoverboards so the rider is balanced, upright and moving at a controlled speed.

Why Buy a Hoverboard?

Undoubtedly, hoverboards are cool. You’ve probably seen kids riding one around the house. They’re a phenomenon and everybody wants in. So, why deny your kids and prevent them from being part of this trend?

Where is a hoverboard legal?

Despite their wild popularity, hoverboards have yet to become “street-legal”. Currently, some places prohibit anyone under 16 from using these devices, and hoverboards are banned in academic institutions and public places, like campus buildings, parks, shopping malls and subway stations. Some places have also put speed limits on the devices and restricted their use to bike paths. However, open areas—including your yard—are free of these restrictions.