1 . Jenny lived in a small village. When she was a child, what she liked to do most was to watch the blue sky and enjoy birds flying freely in the sky. She always _________ that some day she could also fly like a bird.

When Jenny was in the fourth grade, her teacher asked them to write a passage about their _________. In it, she wrote that she wanted to become an airplane pilot in the future. However, the teacher told her it was nothing but fairy tale which could never become true. Jenny felt _________ and sad. In her heart, she didn’t want to _________ her teacher’s opinion. Why was it impossible? But the people_________ Jenny didn’t support her and told her over and over again, “Girls can’t become pilots. You’re_________.” Finally, Jenny felt hopeless and _______ her dream.

Jenny was in the senior high school several _______ later. One day her English teacher, Mrs. Slaton, gave the class a _______ about what they would be doing in the future. Jenny thought hard about it, “Pilot? No way! Artist? No talent! Waitress? I can do it.”   __________ she wrote it down. What Jenny wrote surprised Mrs. Slaton, “Is that what you are really interested in? I think you will be __________ to do something full of more challenges.” Jenny felt excited, but she was still __________ that she would be laughed at again. The teacher continued, “Everyone has their own gift. If you don’t go for your dream, __________ will do it for you.” Hearing that, with great courage she wrote down her old dream.

Mrs. Slaton’s words __________ Jenny a lot. After ten years of hard work, Jenny’s dream came true. She became one of the first three women __________ in the world. Stick to your dream if it’s what you really want!

3 . Heritage Education

China’s “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” _________ on the second Saturday of June every year. Many celebrations are _________ on the day. There is no doubt that different kinds of celebrating _________ across the country will arouse (唤醒) public _________ of the importance of cultural heritage protection and _________ the young people to love the fine traditional culture of the motherland.

China faces a heavy task to protect and rescue its cultural _________. We need to consider _________ the harm of the lack of awareness about cultural heritage protection. Thus, heritage _________ is one of our main approaches (方法). People cannot properly value cultural heritage if they do not know why it is _________ or how to protect it. Over the past several years, the protection centre has __________ over a hundred educational seminars (研究会) to different groups, such as schools, government offices, __________ the general public. Many people have attended the seminars. Typically, each seminar __________ two to three hours and __________ of an informative presentation, followed by a longer question-and-answer session and discussion. Each attender __________ limited knowledge of cultural heritage considered it to be just the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. People often think that the duty only __________ to the government. So “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” will be a welcome opportunity to educate people on world heritage protection.

7 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was _________, but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).

“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling _________. “Don’t worry, sweetie. Just take small _________ and keep your weight centered,” she suggested.

As I arrived at the party, I tried to be _________ and act like everything was fine. But _________ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I _________ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.

I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was _________. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to _________.

My friend Lilly helped me _________ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __________ continued in my mind.

When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __________ at the party. “It’s okay. You tried something new, and it didn’t go as __________. But that’s how we learn and grow. Don’t be too __________ on yourself and wear what you feel __________ in,” Mom said, giving me a hug.

From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __________ my true self and not worry about what others thought.

8 . Jack Little was road testing his mountain bike outside of Columbus, when his riding partner, Chris Dixon, ________ suddenly. Something in the distance moving among the trees had caught her attention. It   _________ to be a sandy-colored dog.

“He was really ________ and skinny, and had a broken leg,” Little told CBS News. The ________ fed the friendly dog and shared their water. The moment they moved on, they quickly ________ that the dog was coming with them. They were seven miles from town and riding bikes. “We couldn’t ________ him,” Little told   CBS News. “Out there next to the Oxbow Meadows, he was going to be eaten by a crocodile (鳄鱼).”

Little came up with an idea. He carefully _________ his new friend and slipped the dog’s back legs into his backpack. Then he put the dog’s front paws over his ________. With his new friend on his back, he set off.

“He was ________ , so he wasn’t trying to fight even in this uncomfortable position,” Little says. “He was also ________ that we were there, touching him, and hadn’t left him.”

The 30-minute ________ into town ended at a bike store, where they got more water and food for the dog. That was when Ann Shaw, a lawyer from Maine in town on business, happened by.

The dog ________ her, licking her. After learning what had happened, Shaw was touched and decided to ________ the dog.

Shaw called him Columbo after that day and ________ an operation on his leg soon. Today, Columbo is living a happy life on a farm with a horse, a six-year-old boy, and two sheep to keep him company. As Dixon told CBS News, “He is exactly the _________ dog alive.”

9 . A 35-year-old Australian mother makes around $ 58,000 a year by hugging strangers. “As human beings, one thing we often ______ in our daily life is the physical touch. Without it, we can fall into mental health problems. To satisfy this ______, I’ve become professional in hugging treatment.” said Jessica.

Jessica says that her hugs can ______ those who are suffering from loneliness or low self-confidence. A year ago, Jessica was a popular masseuse (女按摩师). She noticed that when she ______ her customers during treatment, they became relaxed and ______ her more. “I could see their tension disappear. Then I could get to their heart and do what I could to ______ them,” Jessica said. “Everyone has a totally different story. But the most common ______ are loneliness, depression (沮丧) and anxiety. They all just have that desire to ______ with someone. I believe my hug helps me and my ______ connect on a mental level.”

Jessica says most of her customers are ______, but she has a surprising number of female customers ______. Though many people think she must be ______ to do such work, Jessica is confident that she’s made the right ______. “It’s so much more rewarding (值得做的) than just working as a masseuse,” said Jessica. “In today’s digital age, many people are ______ than ever before. For people whose lives ______ physical interaction, hugging therapy can have an obvious effect on their mental health.”

10 . Jennifer works for Plato’s Closet, the clothing chain that buys and sells used clothing and accessories. When she performed a routine _______ on a coat that was _______ by a man earlier that day, she _______ $7,000 in $100 bills inside a pocket.

No one was _______, since Plato’s Closet’s employees checked clothes all day long. And _______, the man who brought the coat didn’t _______ where he had left the money. Some people would have _______ the “opportunity”. But not Jennifer. She said, “It wasn’t mine, so I didn’t get too _______ about that thick wad (沓) of cash.” _______, she safely stored the money until it could be ________ to its rightful owner.

Sure, Plato’s Closet has ________ on sending back personal items found in the clothing, but what Jennifer did ________ her character. It wasn’t the result of outside pressure. “It’s just about integrity,” she said. “You just have to make sure that you’re ________ and that you do the right thing.”

Reputation is easy; character is hard. Doing the right thing when others are watching is easy. ________ public integrity, resolve or sincerity often results in recognition and praise. Doing the right thing when no one is watching is hard. Your nonpublic integrity gains no ________ or applause. Doing the right thing is also hard ________ it often runs against our best interests. The true test of ________ is what you do when people aren’t watching. Maybe ________ is Jennifer’s main character and maybe it’s not, but that doesn’t ________. The fact that she ________ to do the right thing is more important.