【推荐2】One of the supposed benefits of being in a long-term relationship is the guarantee that those involved will not be forced to spend time alone.

Advocates of marriage argue that living as a couple or as a family helps to prevent situations of loneliness and isolation, which can _______ lead to anxiety, depression, and other health problems, especially in old age.

This psychological course, however, is in _______ with many spiritual leaders, philosophers, and artists who praise the advantages of spending time alone. _______, some of the most celebrated thinkers and creators -- from Wordsworth (1770-1850, English poet) to Einstein and others - praised the value of spending time away from others.

What if, instead of focusing on the disadvantages of being lonely and by oneself, the focus was _______ the benefits of solitude?

Solitude, like loneliness, implies spending time alone. Yet, in direct contrast to loneliness, solitude can often be a positive state of being that should be _______ rather than avoided.

Instead of focusing on the negative experiences of being alone, the study of solitude as a _______ reveals that a different approach to this reality can promote freedom, creativity, intimacy, spirituality, and therefore happiness.

_______, solitude brings rewards to those who value it. Singles, then, particularly singles who appreciate the value of spending time alone, can benefit greatly from the relationship circumstances that facilitate solitude that would be more elusive (不常见的) for individuals living with their partners.

In fact, boosting the happiness that singles can gain from solitude is the idea that those who are single, or plainly single at heart, are more likely to enjoy and benefit from solitude. Single at heart _______ a type of individual whose personality and nature mean that they live the happiest, fullest, and most authentic lives when they are not in relationships. People who are single at heart thrive the most from solitude and self-sufficiency and are also more likely to reap _______ rewards from spending time by themselves.

Some studies even point out how being single and ________ can be beneficial. For example, in ________ psychological resources available to married and never-married adults, an analysis indicates no significant differences in mental health between the study groups.

________, the study suggests that never-married individuals achieve a higher level of personal mastery than their married counterparts, particularly those above the age of forty. ________, those who had never married had clearer personal visions and goals, exhibited higher levels of patience, and were more prepared to view reality ________.

There is even evidence to suggest that singles, who are more accustomed to benefiting from time spent alone, are capable of being their own sources of comfort and security, though further research is required in order to establish the ________ behind this phenomenon.

【推荐3】We place a great deal of importance on our history, but how important is it really?

A famous writer from the 20th and 21st centuries, Michael Crichton, once said, “if you don’t know history, you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a _______ ” On the other hand, a philosopher from the 19th century, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, wasn’t so _______ . He said, “The only thing we learn from history is that we learn _______” Karl Marx, from the 19th century, said, “History repeats itself first as a _______ second as a farce (闹剧).” So, yeah, we do learn from history, but that doesn’t mean we don’t make the _______ again.

History tells us where we come from, what we did right, and what we _______ . It gives us _______ for the future and helps us move forward with _______. We might repeat mistakes, but at least we can move forward with our eyes open.

As we head into the future together, it’s crucial to know not only our own history but also the history of our _______ around the world. What better way to understand a country than through the eyes of its ________?

We have ________ perspectives on world history from people in different parts of the planet. We call on the people from different countries to ________ the best books about their nation’s history. We also explored our own country’s past, ________ our memories for stories that meant something to us growing up.

So, join us on a journey around the world and through time. Take a quick but condensed trip through the entire history of England, from its ________ people to the 21st century. Learn about the tumultuous history of the US and Canada. Then, fly across the ________ to South Africa, India, Australia, and the Philippines to hear stories told by the people who know them best.

【推荐1】More than anything, this is a book about unconditional love—a bond between a caring woman and a loyal dog. Harley’s Harlequin Heart written by Christy Jaeger and_________through the narration(叙述)of the dog Harley, shows why the power of love can overcome the_________that is part of every life journey. It also teaches us how we can make the world a(n)_________place together with dogs.

Harley takes us along on all his_________with his owner Jaeger—from growing up, being trained, to going to dog shows. Then one day, Harley is_________with bone cancer. Fortunately, it appears that there’s enough time to explore_________“Jaeger told me that everyone has a sixth sense, which_________ them when something’s not right. Looking back, I’m glad she paid attention to her_________alarm.” Harley thought.

Through surgery, this smart dog_________. It isn’t easy and he tells us about his pain and fears. But chances of__________look promising. After this experience, Harley__________realizes that when someone has cancer, the entire family will__________. However, all the people playing a part in the__________form a connection that is unbreakable .

Harley’s__________with cancer might concern adults considering reading this book with their children. But Jaeger through Harley’s__________ provides such a friendly, positive perspective(观点) that there is so much more reason to__________this book. Besides, it helps greatly that the book has a(n)__________ ending.

As Jaeger notes, “The book__________love to all who read it. This small element can be__________in the human and animal worlds.” Love can defeat all. That__________couldn’t be any clearer than in this wonderful book.