2 . Autism hasn't slowed down Landon Dimm. Although he didn't speak until age 6, he was able to _________ by writing spelling words at age 4.

Dimm loved his PE class, which helped him prepare for the Special Olympics Capital Area Athletics Meet. He has competed for the last four years and has _________ nine gold medals, one silver and one bronze.

Dimm has competed in the 100-meter walk, softball distance throw, long jump and the 50-meter walk run once. His favorite _________ is the softball throw. He's increased his softball throw distance every year.

Dimm, a junior, is well-liked at school and is a friend to many. He's known for his excellent _________ . He never forgets a birthday, and he _________ dates of events that happened years ago.

“Landon Dimm is a great kid and always smiling,” his PE coach said. “He's very friendly. He loves PE class and loves   _________ in the Special Olympics.” Dimm's mother, Stacy Crescionne, said. She was proud of her son's _________ , not to mention his growth. “Landon loves his classmates and teachers,” she said. “He talks of them often. He likes helping others in class. Landon is loved by everyone who meets him. He is friendly and very polite.”

“He has an unbelievable memory about _________ . If you tell him your birthday, he can tell you _________ what day of the week it'll fall on in a matter of seconds.”

Crescionne said her son took a __________ attitude lo his yearly Special Olympics competitions. “He loves competing and doing better each time,” she said. “He likes to get praised for doing his best. He looks forward to the event each year.”

Spending almost a full day in the car with a 74-year-old woman could be boring for a 16-year-old high school student. For me, though, this was the best way to end 2020 and begin the New Year. For the whole trip, we didn't turn the radio on once. We spent hours     1     (discuss) anything and gave each other advice     2     (base) on our experiences. She valued the wisdom that I had from my 16 years; I learned a lot I never expected to. I     3     (understand) the importance of real conversation. I knew that you shouldn't take yourself too seriously and that not everyone had to get "old and boring". She is probably one of the     4     (cool), funniest and most down-to-earth people I've ever met.

Last week, the United Nations (UN) released the most complete report ever created on the global problem of food waste. It found that the world wastes about 17% of all the food produced. That's about a billion tons of food a year.

A billion tons is a lot of food — it's over 2 trillion (2 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000) pounds or about 931 billion (931 ,000 ,000 ,000) kilograms. The report says that the amount wasted is roughly twice as much as earlier studies had suggested.

The report was produced by the UN's Environment Program (UNEP) and covered food waste around the world in 2019. The study showed a several different ways in which food was wasted — at home, in restaurants and in stores.

It turns out that by far, most food waste — about 61% — happens horse. On average, the amount of food thrown out at home works out to about 163 pounds (74 kilograms) for each person every year.

Restaurants were responsible for about 26% of the food wasted. The remaining 13% was thrown away by stores.

Many people thought rich countries were more likely to waste food than countries that were less rich. That turned out not to be true. One surprising discovery was that food was wasted at about the same rate in all but the poorest countries. (The UN had difficulty measuring food waste in the poorest countries.)

But people in richer countries may waste less food at home because they are eating out at restaurants more often. That certainly seems to be the case in the US, which has low waste numbers for homes, but quite high numbers for restaurants.

In some cases, labels might be causing food waste, the report said. People might be throwing away food even though it's still good to eat, simply because the container's "Best By" or "Sell By" date has passed. In poorer countries, food may be wasted because not all homes have a refrigerator.

Why is wasting food such a problem? For one thing, the report points out, hundreds of millions of people went hungry in 2019. Also, wasting food is really bad for the planet. Farming creates between 10% and 30% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions (排放) — the pollution that's making the climate crisis worse. So when food gets thrown out, the pollution is created for nothing.

The UNEP report says that it's important for countries to study food waste more carefully in order to figure out ways to solve the problem.

6 . Maintaining and Building Muscle

Staying healthy is very important, but eating well and getting active is only part of the story. Often, we forget how important it is to concentrate on building and maintaining our muscles.

    1     It can also help you improve your immune system, speed up your body's healing process, and let you sleep better. And as you age, the muscles you've developed will help you with your balance, bone strength, posture, and even more confident.     2     After all, you don't have to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger to feel good about being a bit stronger!

With all these great reasons for strength training, there are also so many myths that stop women from doing it.     3     The truth is, since women have about one-fifteenth the testosterone of men, it's much harder for them to get big muscles than it is for men. So go ahead ladies, get stronger. You'll be happy you did!

There are some easy ways to build muscle at home.     4     But did you know that, when done right, push-ups can be as effective as weight lifting? The trick is to make sure you are constantly varying the type of push-up. Placing your hands closer together or further apart are two excellent ways to isolate different muscle groups and ensure you get the maximum return on your effort.

    5     For example, squats and lunges for your legs, pull-ups and chin-ups for your upper body, and crunches and planks for your core. With every exercise, you should keep track of how many you do and measure your improvements over time. In addition, keep in mind that once a specific exercise gets too easy, there are always plenty of changes to help increase is difficulty.

There are so many strength training exercises that are simple, easy to do at home, and great for your health. Why not give them a try? Just remember: the hardest part is getting started!

7 . Henry Cavill: Bring Superman to Life

Henry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired his passion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction of Hollywood were a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.

Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.

Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period show The Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity in America.

In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such as Mission: Impossible- Fallout.

More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular series The Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020's Enola Holmes.

However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.

10 . If you are looking for a place to eat in Calgary, you’ve got a variety of choices, like Italian, Thai, Mexican, modern comfort food, and vegetarian cuisine. For anyone that wants to narrow down their must-eat list, here are the best restaurants in Calgary.

Foreign Concept

ADDRESS: 10111 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R, Canada PHONE: 403-719-7289

Foreign Concept is run by award-winning chef Duncan Ly and chef Hyungjae Lim. Serving modern Asian cuisine, the dishes take their inspiration from Ly’s Vietnamese roots and Lim’s Korean background. No matter what you order, dishes always emphasize seasonal and local ingredients(食材). Bold flavors won’t disappoint you at Foreign Concept！

Alumni Sandwiches

ADDRESS：72517 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S, Canada PHONE：403-455-7257

The simple sandwich isn’t so ordinary anymore at Alumni Sandwiches. The place is friendly and inviting, and there are always around 10 sandwich flavours available, so whether you’re a vegetarian, meat eater, picky eater, or prepared for a fancy dinner, something on the menu is sure to appeal to you. Don’t miss the Caesar salad, made with whatever greens happen to be in season. Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

ADDRESS: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J, Canada PHONE: 403-476-1311

If it’s fine dining you’re looking for, Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is one of your best choices in Calgary. The food is always excellent and the setting is equally impressive. Only a short drive from Calgary’s downtown, Bow Valley puts emphasis on Canadian produce and proteins, from Rocky Mountain game meats(野味) to seasonal vegetables.

Rouge

ADDRESS：12408 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G, Canada PHONE：403-531-2765

Less than a ten-minute drive from downtown, Rouge is an award-winning restaurant set in a historic house in Calgary’s Inglewood neighborhood. The menu here puts the focus firmly on fresh, seasonal ingredients, highlighting their natural beauty. Many of those ingredients are grown in the on-site garden, making the dishes even more special.