1 . In the world of badminton, Chen Yufei stands out as a legendary figure. Her journey to the top of the sport has been ___________ by resilience, strong determination, and a lasting passion for the game.

Yufei’s formative years were filled with ___________ practice sessions aimed at honing her skills and refining her techniques. As she matured, her ___________ became increasingly apparent. She began to ascend the ranks, squaring off against some of the finest players in her age bracket. However, her journey was not without its challenges. She ___________ numerous obstacles and injuries, but her resolve remained unshaken.

The defining moment in Chen’s illustrious career occurred at the Sudirman Cup, a highly esteemed badminton team ___________. Representing China, she took to the court burdened with immense expectations. ___________ the weight of this pressure, she excelled, exhibiting an extraordinary blend of strength and precision in her play.

Leading her team to triumph, Chen ___________ her status as a world-class player. Her outstanding performance at the Sudirman Cup was a clear reflection of her tireless ___________ and devotion, yet it merely marked the commencement of her illustrious career.

Since that fateful tournament, Chen has continued to ___________ in the world of badminton, winning many titles and championships. Her beautiful and skillful style on the court captures the attention of audiences as she easily combines powerful play with delicate touches, making it hard for her opponents to ___________. Off the court, she is well-known for her humility and good ___________, qualities that have made her popular with both fans and her ___________.

Today, Chen Yufei stands as a shining beacon of ___________ for budding athletes the world over. Her incredible journey serves ___________ a powerful reminder that success is not solely determined by natural talent but is ___________ through relentless hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to one’s chosen path. As she continues to scale new heights in the realm of badminton, there is no doubt that Chen Yufei’s legacy will inspire countless generations to come.

2 . While I was in hospital for a heart surgery, something affected me and made me do something meaningful. Before my surgery, my doctor showed me a video, in which there were patients like me and they each had a heart pillow, so I decided I would get one.

Right after my _______, I asked about the heart pillow. Unluckily, I was told they didn’t offer it but it could be _______ at the hospital gift shop. So my daughter bought one for me. It was comfortable and became my “security blanket”. However I was _______ that many patients couldn’t get that comfort. So I took this whole mission upon myself. I called various hospitals to find out what they used for patients after heart surgeries. I also found a site _______ that the cloth pillows were considered dangerous because it might spread bacteria to patients. I _______ understood, but that didn’t stop my mission. I continued to call the manufacturers. Finally, a lady called back and told me about the heart pillow that they had produced, which could be _______ and disinfected (消毒).

I did all my _______ so that no one could think of a reason why this wouldn’t work. It took me over a month to be able to meet with the hospital authorities to _______ my finding. I’m glad that they agreed and are _____ getting these pillows for patients. I cannot be ________— I actually did something that will help many patients.

4 . Nothing seemed to be going well. We were ________ in rush-hour traffic. My 3-year-old son was singing along with Phil Collins from his seat. But I was not in the ________ to sing. My manager had just told me that, despite my ________ performance, he did not foresee giving me more responsibilities in the near future. The message really ________   me.

His decision planted a seed of ________. But I reminded myself that I’d already ________ I could be, as a working mother, an ________ scientist on a tight schedule. The past 7 years had witnessed, as a part-time university ________, I’d made full use of every minute and won all my colleagues’ respect. My work never ________ the research team.

With little expectation, I ________ the three senior managers. One did not respond. One had nothing to offer. The third invited me to chat. He ________ listened to my story, and then told me I was ________ to join him in building a vaccine research unit. I answered in ________ that I knew nothing about vaccines. He said, “You will learn. You will make it.”

A few ________ nights later, I decided to take a chance on the ________. The worst thing to happen was that I would fail. But I already felt like a failure, so why not ________?

I soon discovered a new passion. My career path with the unit ________. I took on more ________, developed new skills, and led fantastic projects-all because of a ________ that I’d felt forced on me. It ________ me out of my comfort zone and further than I was willing to go.

5 . As the other four players enjoy the crucial victory in an Arena Of Valor competition, they remained unaware that their teammate Lu Dong is a Paralympic _________ champion who plays with her feet.

At 32, Lu Dong has _________ a lot of medals over her 19-year swimming career. Meanwhile, she has enriched her daily life by _________ into various hobbies.

Lu _________ an interest in Arena Of Valor in 2017. _________, her appearances in internet cafes drew a lot of curious glances, which made her _________ However, it also led to generous compliments when others _________ her remarkable skills. “They praised me after watching me play so well with my feet, which gave me a sense of _________,” Lu said. Besides video games, Lu has _________ an hour daily to piano practice for the past three years and has also __________ her skills in both cooking and beauty makeup.

Losing her __________ in a childhood accident, Lu stop participating in P. E. classes to avoid __________ in her elementary school days, which made her physically and mentally __________. Luckily, she was recommended to join the provincial swimming team in 2004. She won two golds and two silvers in the youth group of the National Championship in 2005, earning a __________ in the national squad (代表队). Lu’s __________ performances in the pool caught the eye of Beijing Sports University in 2020, __________ the beginning of her college journey.

Changing from a (n) __________ girl to a national champion, Lu gained immense confidence. She no longer __________ to wear T-shirts in summer or to tuck her sleeves into her pockets in winter.

“It was swimming that __________ the girl who always talked a lot and the girl who was brave enough to __________ the fixed image of the disabled.” Lu said.

8 . Being part of a community can help people feel less lonely in life. Oliver Johnson is only 7years old, but he sometimes feels lonely and abandoned.

As Oliver’s birthday drew near, his mom Katherine Johnson ______ to do something to make her son feel ______ in society. Knowing Oliver loves ______ more than toys and video games, and always wants to sit behind the wheel, Katherine shared a simple post on Facebook ______ if any truckers would give her son a ______ in their trucks for $50. She hoped just one trucker would see the post and ______ . Later, Barry, the owner of a transportation company, saw Katherine’s ______ . Unexpectedly, Barry appealed to the truckers of his company to turn up for a truck rally (集会) in honor of Oliver’s birthday. Thirty-four truckers ______ right away. However, on the big day, more than twice that number ______ . Barry was very grateful for his staff members showing a lonely child what a ______ community looks like. “When it comes to kids, these truckers will always come out,” Barry said. Oliver was ______ surprised by the truck rally, and he couldn’t have been more ______ . “We all could sense he was surrounded by happiness,” said his father, Simon Johnson. “To be perfectly honest, the big day meant more than we could have ever ______ ,” he added, “‘thank you’ just doesn’t ______ what’s happened.”

None of the truckers accepted a cent for their time or expenses. It’s an act full of ______ ! Thanks to everyone who made this happen to the special kid.

10 . The Palace Museum, a massive 720,000 square meter complex, has _________ an important mission to create zero waste. Since beginning this effort in January 2020, it has made big strides in ___________ waste and encouraging green habits.

One key change is the reduction of trash bins in public areas. There are now only 110 sets compared to 310 in early 2020. This change shows the museum’s ___________ to cutting waste while protecting its 600-year-old history.

Beyond waste reduction, the museum is also creative with ___________. For example, it has “Funiu ci jiu” sculptures made from 92% recycled waste. These sculptures, ___________ in the Cining Palace area, show how waste can become beautiful art. ___________, over 32,000 plastic bottles have been recycled to make unique cultural products since June 2021. This effort not only ___________ waste but also cuts carbon emissions by 931 kilograms, helping the environmental ___________.

The museum’s zero waste program is based on science and careful planning. Training staff, ___________ zero waste offices, and testing composting methods have helped the museum reach a 45% ____________ rate.

The success of this program is clear with the ____________ of 3,000 staff, 40,000 guides, and 21 million visitors. By leading the way in waste reduction and green practices, the Palace Museum inspires others to follow ____________ .

In short, the museum’s journey to zero waste ____________ heritage protection, environmental care, and ____________ ideas. Its strong commitment and leading efforts set an example for other cultural sites around the world, proving that ____________ and cultural preservation can work together.