1 . Do you know Spider-Man? He is one of the cartoon heroes that have been brought to the big screen. He ________ by people around the world since he appeared in 1962. But do you know ________ he has become so popular?

Writer Reece Connolly is ________ big fan of Spider-Man. Connolly says Spider-Man looks cool when he’s doing great things, but he is sometimes ________ and nervous. His life is full ________ common problems that people have experienced in their own-lives. In other words, his life is sometimes a real mess.

“Spider-Man has a difficult life ________ he keeps moving forward with his passion (激情) for life,” Connolly adds. The life lessons that his Aunt May and Uncle Ben taught ________ are to be kind to others and take responsibility (责任) for his actions. These encourage him ________ make the world a better place.

Of course, Spider-Man’s superpowers aren’t the only thing that is special about him. He is also humorous. Even in the middle of a fight, he’s still telling ________, which makes the audience (观众) laugh.

Nowadays, many people are under great pressure in their lives. It is perhaps ________ than ever for people to have the chance to see such a well-loved character on the big screen.

6 . Bryan Tsiliacos was nervous about turning 30 in 2023. One day, he decided ________ down all the things he was thankful for in his life. “And at that moment, he found ________ was behind every wonderful thing. It was the love and kindness from others, "he said. In order to give back, Bryan ________ a goal (目标) of completing 30 acts of kindness before his 30th birthday.

For his first act, Bryan made more than 400 cakes ________ firefighters. He gave 150 supply kits (物资包) to middle schools as ________ second act. For his latest third one, Bryan prepared 118 care ________. He gave them to the workers in a local animal shelter (收容所) ________. Each box had snacks, some oils, vitamins and much more to help them stay ________ both in body and mind.

“Just seeing the smiles on ________ faces is the reason why I’m doing this. I won’t forget this experience,”Bryan said. He has also recorded his acts of kindness on social media. He hopes that others will see them ________ try to give back as well.

7 . Fu Bao, the giant panda born in South Korea through natural breeding, was on display for her final day at the Panda World of Everland Resort in Yongin City, South Korea, on March 3rd.

_______ visitors gathered at the amusement park _______ farewell to the panda, which is going to return to China this April.

Since the day _______ female panda was born, Fu Bao _______ joy and comfort to the South Korean people, and she has been receiving _______ attention and affection from the public in return.

Zookeepers at the park, Kang Chul-won and Song Young-kwan, known as Fu Bao’s “grandpas” _______ have taken good care of Fu Bao, prepared delicious bamboo sticks and a large bouquet of rape flowers as farewell gifts for the panda.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, crowds waited _______ the early morning of March 3rd to line up to see the _______ panda on her last day.

_______ Fu Bao finally appeared at around 9:30 a.m., the _______ fans started calling her name. She took her usual spot beside the pile of bamboo sticks and began to eat _______, seemingly unaware that this was her last day to meet with the Korean public.

The zoo director told the media that Fu Bao _______ to China on April 3rd. Being a superstar in South Korea, Fu Bao _______ a number of nicknames by her fans, such as Miss Fu of Yongin, Princess Fu and Chubby Fu.

After Fu Bao returns to China, only four giant pandas will remain in Everland’s zoo, _______ Fu Bao’s mother and father, and _______ twin babies, Rui Bao and Hui Bao, born last July.

8 . Wang Zeming, 16, Beijing Top 10 student at Beijing No 2 Middle School; Top 20 student in 2022 High School Entrance Exam (中考) in Beijing’s Dongcheng District.

Each time after taking ________ exam and seeing my scores, I have a lot to do.

In one notebook, for example, I write down not only the questions I got wrong, but also the ones that ________ me a long time to think about on the test. I compare my idea ________ the right answer and find out where I was stuck.

In another notebook, I write down good sentences and paragraphs mostly on Chinese and English test papers, ________ the test essays are usually good to study from. They can help make my writing much ________.

For science subjects, I often ________ out more about the background of a question to help me understand the question better. Once, I was stuck when I ________ an energy conversion (能量转换) problem of an electric motor. So I searched and learned about the structure of the motor. Afterward I found ________ much easier to solve similar problems. Finding more and more background ________ has also helped to save plenty of time and energy in my daily school life. These good study methods really helped me ________.

10 . Jumbo is an elephant. He is very big. He has a ________ trunk (象鼻), four strong legs, and two big ears. Jumbo lives ________ his parents in a forest in India.

One   day Jumbo went   for a walk. He ________ slowly to the river and saw a little girl. She was crying.

“________ are you crying?” asked Jumbo.

“My mother is ill. I want ________ something delicious for her. I have to take water to my house first, ________ my bucket (桶) has a big hole in it,” cried the little girl.

“Don’t cry,” said Jumbo. “Let me help you”.

Jumbo came up with ________ idea and went to the river. He put his long trunk into the water. “Look,” said Jumbo, “my trunk is full of water. I will bring it to ________ house.”

The little girl was happy. She clapped (拍) her hands and jumped high. “Thank you. It’s very ________ to meet you,” she said.

Jumbo smiled and went to the girl’s house. The girl found some pots. Jumbo poured all the water into the pots.

“You are very kind,” said the little girl. “Thanks a lot.”

“No problem,” answered the big ________. “I hope your mother will be better soon.”