4 . I was cooking dinner when my cell phone rang. My friend Anna called because her car_________ and her two kids were hungry and tired. She asked if I could go and_________the kids while she was waiting for the car service.

I asked my husband to_________cooking dinner and then started my car. As I was driving to my_________, fog formed and thickened. After picking up the kids, I had to_________in thick fog.

The children were my responsibility and I couldn’t help but be_________. I tried to put on a brave front as I drove in almost zero_________. Soon the fog thickened to the point where I could hardly see and my anxiety began to_________. I knew I had to pull over, but I couldn’t even see the lines on the road. I drove as_________as possible, going to the right where I thought the__________might be. I stopped and reached for my phone, only to realize I had left it at home. While I was__________what to do, flashing lights in my rearview mirror (后视镜) caught my attention. It was a huge relief to see a police car getting__________. The police officer asked for my address, __________ me to follow him and guided us home. Before I found time to __________him, he had disappeared into the darkness.

All I could do was be__________in my heart.

6 . When family members shared stories of their beloved father and uncle Hody Childress during his funeral (葬礼), they were in for a surprise. They learned that Hody, despite his financial circumstances, had been donating money to Geraldine Drugs for anyone who needed help paying for their medicines. He started making donations monthly about seven or eight years ago.

“He told me he never wanted anyone to know where the money came from when it was given,” Brooke, the drugstore owner, said. “He also didn’t want to know how it was used. He told me to use my judgment.”

Over time the secret fund (基金) grew to thousands of dollars and thus helped even more people in need. Hody’s kind heart definitely blessed a lot of people in his community. Brooke talked about a time when that secret fund was needed more than ever.

“There once was a young, single mom. She and her daughter both needed a kind of medicine that they couldn’t afford. So we used the fund. When I handed her the medicine, she started crying. That’s not even the best part. Several months later, she returned to pay it forward. She wanted money added back to the account. She didn’t have to do that, but she had a desire to help others in difficult situations. I believe that Hody sparked that in her heart, and that she will carry that forward her entire life. ”

After the funeral, news of Hody’s giving spread and has inspired his family, friends, and others to start contributing to his fund to allow it to continue as a community resource.

Brooke said that he could not think of a better way to honor Hody. “There are so many people in Geraldine who have lived longer because of Hody. He will always be remembered and loved.”

7 . Washing machines and fridges will be labelled with their carbon footprint as part of efforts to promote greener products and bring down carbon emissions (排放).

UK government want to introduce a system in which products would be labelled to show how much greenhouse gases had been given off while making the product. Officials favour a system in which labels describe the product’s emission figure along with a ranking, such as from A to G. A rating of A would represent a “zero emission” product.

In consultation papers published earlier, the government said: “The combination of the emissions figure and ranking system could give a simple way to find out the best products, as well as the raw data needed to make more detailed comparisons.” Officials hope the labelling would encourage people to buy greener products, helping to bring down carbon emissions.

The government has not set out which products the emission figures would apply to, but it is likely to eventually apply to products whose production process involves significant emissions, such as heavy goods involving steel or plastic.

The proposal is among several steps by the government to encourage UK companies to cut their emissions, alongside wider measures to boost clean energy supplies.

Officials are also considering introducing new import taxes to protect UK factories from being affected by cheap imports from competitors. Under the proposals, imported goods without costs for going green would face extra taxes. The potential so-called carbon border taxes are aimed at protecting areas such as steel and chemicals.

Matthew Germain, an expert in British Environmental Law, said the measures would mean the UK was “at least keeping step with the European Union (EU)”. The EU reached a deal in December of 2022 to charge carbon taxes on imports of iron and steel, and electricity. Countries will not be affected if they have same climate change policies to the EU.

8 . I was born with a cleft lip and palate (唇腭裂) and all my life I’ve had to accept people staring at me. When you have a visible _________, you can certainly feel that. In secondary school it really started _________ me. I would have bad names shouted at me. Even outside school, adults would sometimes shout _________.

I was lucky to have two older sisters who looked out for me, but I still struggled with anxiety, putting myself out there and being _________. Things started to change six months ago when my sister ran the online art club, Fat Life Drawing, to praise _________ bodies and reclaim the word “fat”. I saw what a(n) _________ atmosphere it was and how our participants were seeing themselves as they are, which is the _________ part of it—to accept yourself as you are. I thought our models were _________ and I loved drawing them; why was I not seeing myself in the same positive light?

Then, about three months ago, when a _________ couldn’t show up for my sister’s drawing class, I thought: I’ll just do it. It worked out fine. After this modeling experience, I began to enjoy being __________. Putting myself in front of people was a really big __________ for me. As a life model in front of a group of people, I felt like I was inviting these artists to look at me, but with positivity and respect rather than __________. I’ve become more confident about how I __________. I can go out without makeup. I’m 26 now and __________ with putting myself out there-I don’t want to __________.

9 . The use of cellphones by students at school has become a widespread and controversial issue in recent years. On one hand, cellphones can provide students with many benefits, such as access to information, ability to communicate with others, and opportunities to complete schoolwork.     1     They potentially impact students’ learning and academic performance.

To address this issue, many schools have established policies to control the use of cellphones by students.     2     Others have more strict policies, such as banning cellphones entirely or only permitting their use during specific times, such as lunch or free periods.

    3     The distraction that cellphones can cause in the classroom can be a major concern, as students may become more focused on their device than on the lesson. This can result in decreased academic performance and a lack of engagement with the material.

In addition to the potential for distraction, there are also serious safety concerns related to students’ use of cellphones at school. Students are at risk of being exposed to cyberbullying (网络霸凌) and other online dangers if they are not careful with their devices.     4    

In conclusion, the use of cellphones by students at school is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of both the benefits and disadvantages. Clear policies should be established to balance student safety with their educational needs.     5     By understanding the reasons behind their school’s policies, students can make informed decisions about how they use their cellphones and ensure that they are using them safely and responsibly.

Tai chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art and an internationally popular form of exercise. It is a series of postures (姿势) and motions that develops one’s     1     (strong)and flexibility through careful, flowing movements and focused breathing. Each posture     2     (slow) transforms into another, and we gradually need to shift our weight     3     (maintain) balance. At the end, we return to the starting position: in other words, all of the movements     4     (connect) in an endless, continuous flow.

The practice of tai chi is rooted in     5     (tradition) Chinese philosophy, particularly the ancient concept of yin-yang. The tai chi symbol, or taijitu,     6     (show) yin and yang together: yin symbolizes the dark, female force in nature,     7     yang represents the bright, male force. Yin cannot exist without yang, and yang cannot exist without yin. Tai chi aims to achieve balance     8     opposites in life: yin and yang; soft and hard; mind and body, and so on. At the heart of tai chi is the concept of qi,     9     generally translates as “vital energy”. The different exercises help move the qi through your body,     10     (produce) positive effects on one’s mental and spiritual health.