【推荐1】Rose, a small mountain lion, was first seen by hikers in the Thorne wood Open Space Preserve in San Mateo. There was no mother in ___________ and it appeared very ___________. Though it’s not unusual for mama mountain lions to leave their children ___________ for a few days when they go hunting, it was clear that this baby was not being ___________ at all. The hikers called the government, who ___________ sent out workers to rescue the lion, and several wildlife groups took an active part in ___________ it. After a day’s ___________, the lion was finally brought to Oakland Zoo, where a medical ___________ was waiting for her. An army of animal specialists would be ___________ to save her.

Rose weighed just 8.8 pounds, but a ____________ baby lion of her age should weigh about 30 pounds. Based on her first ____________, it appeared that she hadn’t eaten in weeks. Her temperature was so low that it couldn’t even be read. But she survived her first important night because of her strong spirit and a clear will to ____________, and all people were ____________ for that.

With round-the-clock care, Rose slowly began to ____________. In the wild, small lions normally spend about 2 years with their mothers to ____________ how to survive. Without the benefit of a mama, Rose will have to stay in the zoo. With a little luck, she might get to stay at Oakland with the people who saved her!

【推荐2】My trip to Antarctic (南极洲) fulfilled a personal goal and dream of mine-reaching all seven continents. I’ve had the _______ to travel to some amazing places for work and pleasure throughout my life, but I had yet to _______ Antarctica.

Several months ago, I was ready to book the trip. To get _______, though, I needed a plan. For me, one of the _______ things I wanted to see was the Antarctic _______, which survives in the worst environment on Earth. So I _______ my trip to Antarctica based on the best time to see baby penguins (企鹅).

I am a self-described bookworm (书虫), and this was the perfect trip to relax and _______ new knowledge. I was able to _______ a variety of seals, birds, whales and penguins. A highlight during my _______ was when I got within a couple of feet of a ________ penguin, something that I will never forget. While I didn’t ________ it, this inquisitive creature decided to come to check me out. ________ took over me. It was ________ amazing to see Antarctic wildlife up close and personal. I was also surprised at how the wildlife ________ with me. These were priceless ________ that I was able to make on my Antarctic trip.

【推荐3】A four-year-old dog named Kob became a hero in its neighborhood by discovering a possibly life-threatening gas leak (泄漏) in its owner’s front yard.

This dog’s actions not only _______ its surroundings, but also stressed the importance of the behavior of our furry friends.

The story began when Kob, _______ by 28-year-old Chanell Bell, started digging a large hole in the yard. At first, Bell thought this was typical dog _______, but as the hole grew larger, she became _______. Recognizing that Kob’s actions were unusual, she trusted the dog’s judgment, considering its normally well-behaved nature.

After _______ a recent gas leak in her home, Chanel _______ a gas detecting (探测) tool. She followed her sense and chose to use the tool to _______ the newly dug hole by Kob.

Finding gas coming out of the hole, Bell _______ contacted the authorities about the issue.

“If it wasn’t found, the _______ would have continued to escape into our homes,” Bell said. “We were told it could have caused ________ health effects like breathing issues, brain damage, and even ________. They told me that something as simple as ________ a light could have caused a burst!”

During the repairs, workers ________three main gas leaks in Bell’s neighborhood caused by aging ________. It took the workers over three days to repair the leaks and replace the old equipment.

Throughout the repairs, the workers________ Kob for saving the neighborhood.