1 . One morning, as I was walking along a busy road, I saw an old lady, standing anxiously close to the traffic. Realizing the danger, I felt a sense of _________ to remind her not to stand so close to the _________ traffic rushing by. When I reached the _________ where the old lady was standing, I noticed that she was trying to get attention of _________ who were too busy to take note of her. She explained she had _________ her house key in the middle of the road. Although I knew I was getting late, I _________ to help her.

The road was filled with people, cars and school buses. It was a(n) _________ time of day to cross a road without a traffic light. I took a deep breath, and carefully _________ the road. Just then a school bus _________ and stopped right in front of the key. All the __________ behind it came to a sudden stop to avoid hurting me. __________, I picked up the key and returned to the old lady. She thanked me heartily, but I felt __________ due to the angry shouts from the drivers.

While I was proud of choosing to help, I __________ that my decision was not wise as I failed to consider my own __________ and caused trouble for others. I __________ if there could have been a better way to solve the old lady’s problem.

Born in 1998 in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, Jiang Yufan is the designer of Shuey Rhon Rhon, the Paralympic mascot. Jiang got the     1     (inspire) from the strong festive atmosphere in her hometown,     2     red lanterns can be seen everywhere.     3     the process of the design was challenging, she     4     (true) hoped the lantern could warm the world and light people’s dreams.

Her design is based     5     the red lantern, a cultural symbol associated with harvest, celebration and brightness. The name “Shuey Rhon Rhon” has several meanings as well. The word “Shuey”     6     (pronounce) the same way as the Chinese character for snow. The first “Rhon” refers to friendship and the second indicates integration. Combined, the full name sends a message of understanding and promotes     7     harmonious society.

Dominated by “Chinese red”, Shuey Rhon Rhon has a small hoop on the top of     8     (it) head, as well as snowy features, patterns     9     (take) from Chinese paper cutting and a red body that shines warmly. The mascot itself represents friendship, courage and strength,     10     (reflect) the fighting spirit of the Winter Paralympic athletes and the Winter Paralympics tenet (宗旨).

4 . FUR, FINS & FEATHERS

Wildlife-watching can turn a day outdoors into a wide-eyed family adventure. Here are four of the best UK experiences this spring.

Ponies on Exmoor

Exmoor National Park is a haven for wildlife, with the area’s native ponies a highlight. Some animals wander around the park, and you will likely see them on four-wheel-drive vehicle adventures. For very young children, don’t miss the Exmoor Pony Center, near Dulverton, home to around 20 native ponies.

Puffins on Skomer Island

Skomer might be less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast but arriving on this rocky, dramatic island still feels like landing on a distant shore. During breeding season (April to early July), you can expect to spot puffins, but there’s plenty more for families to enjoy, too. However, visitor numbers are capped each day, so book your boat trip well ahead of time.

Eagles and Otters on Mull

The inner Hebridean Island of Mull has superb birdwatching certificates and a rich marine life, too. Keep your eyes on the sky for golden and white-tailed eagles — the former a Highland icon, the latter the UK’s largest bird of prey. The coast, meanwhile, is home to shy but spellbinding otters (水獭). Mull Magic offers themed wildlife tours, including the Otter Detective Walk, the Eagle Walk and Birds, Beaches & Butterflies.

Seals in Norfolk

The county’s coastline is famous for its seals, with three key locations allowing you to admire colonies from a responsible distance. Hunstanton is a good bet in the summer months, and Horsey Beach is an excellent option for seeing baby seals during the winter breeding seasons, but Blakeney Points is the best year-round choice, with both harbor and grey seals seen in large numbers. Various operators run family-friendly bout trips from nearby Morston Quay, with departures throughout the year.