【推荐1】Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that _________ can survive without one. Mobile phones are a great _________ to stay connected with friends and family. _________, it is important to remember that there are certain times _________ you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.

_________ you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages _________ taking phone calls. Your classmates and teachers should not have to deal with this _________ behavior(行为) . Aren’t you at school to learn?

In the United States, students would never be allowed to _________ their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or _________ a text message you would probably be kicked __________ class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during __________. There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to __________ respect for those around you.

As a teacher in China, I have to __________ students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to __________ their phones, but many students do not listen. __________ to be connected all the time seems to be more __________ than the desire to learn.

It’s easy to understand __________ it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting __________ when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use your phone and may give you a __________ grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may __________ something important.

【推荐3】People on a college campus were more likely to give money to the March of Dimes if they were asked for a donation by a disabled woman in a wheelchair than if asked by a nondisabled woman. In another _______ , subway riders in New York saw a man carrying a stick stumble and fall to the floor. Sometimes the victim had a large red birthmark on his _______ ; sometimes he did not. In this situation, the victim was more likely to _______ aid if his face was spotless than if he had an unattractive birthmark. In _______ these and other research findings, two _______ themes are found: we are more willing to help people we like for some reason and people we think _______ assistance.

In some situations, those who are physically attractive are more likely to receive aid. _______ , in a field study researchers placed a completed application to graduate school in a telephone box at the airport. The application was ready to be _______ , but had apparently been “lost”. The photo attached to the application was sometimes that of a very _______ person and sometimes that of a less attractive person. The measure of helping was whether the individual who found the envelope actually mailed it or not. Results showed that people were more likely to ________ the application if the person in the photo was physically attractive.

The degree of ________ between the potential helper and the person in need is also important. For example, people are more likely to help a stranger who is from the same country rather than a foreigner. In one study, shoppers on a busy street in Scotland were more likely to help a person wearing a (n) ________ T-shirt than a person wearing a T-shirt printed with offensive words.

Whether a person receives help depends in part on the “worth” of the case. For example, shoppers in a supermarket were more likely to give someone ________ to buy milk rather than to buy cookies, probably because milk is thought more essential for ________ than cookies. Passengers on a New York subway were more likely to help a man who fell to the ground if he appeared to be ________ rather than drunk.

【推荐1】One of the most beautiful times of the year is fall. I recalled my daughter's early November wedding. There was one large elegant _______ on the grounds with red leaves. It stood alone _______ its beauty and strength.

When we _______ to the wedding venue the next morning to pick up a few items, the tree looked _______ It was like any other tree at the end of autumn.

We were _______ at the sight and majesty (雄伟壮观) of colorful autumn leaves, but once they fall, the tree _______ a sad look, maybe not so_______. However, there is much to learn from the _______ of trees letting go of their leaves.

The leaf's _______ is to turn sunlight into food for the tree. To do this they need __________. The water comes from the soil and works its way through the tree to the leaves. In fall, because of __________ daylight and falling temperatures, leaves __________ the food-making process. Trees __________ for the winter and start taking nutrients out of its leaves. When the tree is__________, it can’t make food. But it doesn’t get hungry. __________, it rests. Although leaves are important for the trees, there’s a time to let them go. When spring rolls around, and there is enough water in the soil, they grow new leaves.

While __________ are not trees, we can learn from them about the beauty and power of letting go.

Letting go is never easy but often __________. There is no spring without autumn. If we can’t __________ those things that hold us back, we can’t move forward. But if we accept the__________and beauty of letting go, we will discover the __________of newness in our lives.

【推荐2】Life is l0% of what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it. It isn't about what happens to us ________it's about how we handle what happens. We are __________ the control of our responses to life, but what effort are we putting to deal with our responses?

Our attitude towards life and our characters take on more importance. Living a good life can be easier if we develop our superior characters that can make our society __________ as well. Kindness, love, forgiveness, patience, sincerity, respect, care and __________ are some of the factors that can make life pretty easier._______our life with these crucial factors. Otherwise, our life will __________ difficulties and we will face more problems.

Positive characters can bring positive life attitude and great __________, No matter how or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares and even a __________ word of love can bring happiness. Care, respect and devotion can easily __________ dislike even hate. Patience and sincerity can prevent ________. Forgiveness can do wonders. We cannot get the qualities from any store or lecture. __________, it is nature's gift. These are the characters that everyone should __________, and we just need to use them.

If a(n) unexpected accident were to happen, what would we do? Sometimes we cannot even __________what life brings to us because something unexpected will happen. It becomes impossible for us to __________ that particular circumstance. But the thing that needs to be __________ every time is that who and what brought happiness to you. Pay your __________ to the one who has given you the pleasure. But if things make you sad, you can __________ to forget them, but you should remember "Never __________ your power and believe in yourself." We all got __________ to deal with the incidents that bring difficulties, Moreover, every incident gives us a __________, which we need to learn.

【推荐3】While traveling, there are chances that you stay at a hotel or a family member's house. But have you ever thought about staying in a stranger's _____ ?

This might sound _____ but it's actually a trend that is becoming popular around the world, including China.

Lodging rental companies like Airbnb are helping people look for cheap ways to _____ . This website allows people to rent out their _____ rooms or apartments as an alternative to _____ in over 190 countries.

Created by young American men Brian Chesky, Joe Cebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb is a good example of a _____ economy. Through the Internet, people share _____ such as cars, apartments and even their expertise (专门知识).

_____ post information about the location, prices, descriptions and pictures. Guests can go to the _____ and find their favourite places to stay. Users post their opinions on their stay so that people know whether a place is good or not.

A man in New York named Jonathan Powley even rents out his ______ for $ 22 per night through Airimb. This isn't a (n) ______ car. Powley takes out the car seats and changes the ______ to look more welcoming. He keeps it clean and puts flowers in it every day. He provides snacks and tells travelers where they can go and shower.

But Airbnb does have some problems. Sometimes it is not as ______ as it looks like online. ______ , hosts sometimes get mad when they get home and it's a complete mess.

In China, Airbnb operates in eight cities including Beijing and Shanghai. The country has seen a major ______ in Airbnb users in the past year.