2. It’s important for students to learn how to ________ each other.

4. —Have you found a ________ place for us to hold a party?

—Yes, please follow me.

6. _________ this new computer with the old one, and you will see which one is better.

9. There is something ________ with my eyes. I can’t see the words on the blackboard clearly.

10. The number of swimmers here is increasing ________ because it’s very hot these days.

12. In my ________, the Great Wall is the greatest man-made wonder in the world.

13. In both China and North America, it is polite to offer an ________ person a seat on the bus.

14. My aunt is helpful. She’s willing to ________ help to her neighbors anytime. They all think she is a kind person.

16. There are many kinds of books in the library and you can choose ________ you like.

17. You should ________ the books in time if you borrow them from the library.

18. A small mistake can ________ many problems, so you’d better read the instructions first.

Pressure is a serious problem in today’s world. Most     19     in our class are under too much pressure. Some students can’t get on     20     with their classmates, while others may worry about     21     exams too much.

I was always under     22    , too. My parents wanted me to     23     with my classmates to get better grades. They always sent me to all kinds of after-school     24     on weekends.

Then I had a     25     with my parents. I told them life shouldn’t just be about grades. Free time activities like playing sports and hanging out     26     friends were important, too. I also     27     I needed time to take part in activities I enjoyed. This could help me relax and be much     28    . Finally, they understood me. In this way, I feel less stressed out and do better in study now.