At the school play, John decided to    1     (假装) he was a confident actor, even though he felt some a    2     (焦虑) about being on stage. He had a    3     (幽默的) role that required him to make silly f    4     expressions to entertain the audience. As the play progressed, John’s natural    5     (天赋) for comedy shone through, and his initial nervousness disappeared. His funny faces and comedic timing had everyone laughing, proving that he had a real gift for making people laugh.

Think of culture, not only as the way of life that     1     to a particular group of people but your identity as a person — the things that have found their way into your very     2    : the meaning of family, the ties of friendship with those around you, the special festivals and the many     3     and beliefs that have found their way into everyday life. These things have helped to     4     us into the people we are. They have, little by little, found their way, and sometimes     5     their way, into our personalities. These are the things that we will see change when we move to another country with a different culture.

I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was b    1    . An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were r    2     in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on     3     (拍摄) this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched.

The c    1     of spicy, salty, sweet and sour flavors makes Gong Bao Chicken hard to     2     (抗拒). What’s more, it’s easy to make and can be     3     (适应) to individual tastes. So, don’t forget to pick up some chicken on your way home and try this     4    (菜谱) out.

Herbal tea has v    1     health benefits. Many people enjoy herbal tea because it can have a positive effect on energy levels. If you haven’t been feeling very well, drink some ginger tea to give your     2     (免疫) system a helping hand. Mint tea, meanwhile, is good for d    3    .

Tom is a well-known blogger who often writes blog posts on his blog. He likes to use search engines to find information he needs. He also likes to watch movies streaming online. When chatting with others, he uses different identities and avatars. He has access to free Wi-Fi, which is very convenient for him to d    1     software from the network. His database and file are u    2     once a week. Surfing the Internet has indeed brought him great b    3    . It seems that the computer keeps him c    4     all day. Once he went to a conference held in his province. He didn’t bring any cash with him plus he lost his i    5     card. So he paid online.

汤姆是一位著名的博主，经常在博客上写博文。他喜欢使用搜索引擎来查找他需要的信息。他还喜欢观看在线电影。与他人聊天时，他使用不同的身份和头像。他使用免费的Wi-Fi，这对他从网络上下载软件非常方便。他的数据库和文件每周都要更新一次。网上冲浪的确给他带来了很大的好处。电脑似乎整天都在陪伴着他。有一次，他去参加一个在他的省里举行的会议。他身上没带任何现金, 而且又丢了身份证。所以他就在网上付款。

The twenty-two of us lived like this in the cold for four months. Our     1    and team spirit kept us     2    and helped us deal with our fears in a positive and successful way. We also celebrated our birthdays, festivals, and even the times     3    we caught a sea animal. This was    4    episode in my life that I would never forget.

When we were finally rescued, we felt such     5    and joy that many of us could not     6    our tears. We were at last free to go home to warm beds, good food, and the care of our family and friends. Our optimism and faith in Shackleton had helped us     7    in staying alive. And he paid us     8    by his commitment     9     save us from a slow but painful death.

“Life is precious.... To a person nothing is more precious than their life, and if they entrust me with that life, how could I r    1     that trust, saying I’m cold, hungry, or tired?” These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the h    2     of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard c    3    .

As a five-year-old girl, Lin Qiaozhi was deeply a    4     by her mother’s death. At age 18, instead of following the t    5     path of marriage like the m    6     of girls, she chose to s    7     medicine. “Why should girls learn so much? Finding a good husband should be their f    8     goal!” her brother complained, thinking of the high tuition f    9    . She responded, “I’d rather stay s    10     to study all my life!”

People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. Sometimes they even yield     1     profit. Hobbies help people relax after     2     of hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can     3     a satisfying hobby,     4     of his age,     5    , or income.

Bringing with him lots of books, clothes, and two pairs of trainers, Zhang Tian travelled to the village with an eager heart. He imagined     1     exciting things about living independently and teaching in a village.

Our coach was not so sure. Paul had to     2     many times just for making the team. He was still usually on the bench, being just a replacement, which was really     3    .

Like any exercise, running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain. It makes your heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around your body. It also     4     and reduces the risk of serious health problems, as well as     5     like colds.