8 . Leading a vegan(素食者)lifestyle involves making wise choices to avoid animal products. If you’re considering changing to a vegan lifestyle, here are four steps to help you get started.

Choose plant-based foods.

    1     They are mostly made from whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Despite popular belief, vegan foods are full of flavor and deliciousness. They are highly diverse and packed full of things the human body needs, so you can improve your health while doing your part for the animals and environment.

Educate yourself on veganism.

Take the time to educate yourself about the principles and ethics(伦理)behind veganism.     2     Be aware of the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and believe in the potential health benefits of a plant-based diet. Read books and articles, watch documentaries, and explore online resources to learn as much as possible about the vegan lifestyle.

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If you’re changing from being a meat-cater to following a plant-based diet, it’s best to do so gradually. You could start by cutting out one animal product at a time. such as dairy or eggs. and gradually replace them with plant-based alternatives.     4     Then you can start looking at other areas of your life, such as your clothing choices.

Connect with the vegan community.

Find locals in your community who are plant-based or search through online forums or social media channels, where you can communicate with others who follow a vegan way of living. You could also join local vegan meetups and attend vegan festivals to build a strong and supportive network of fellow vegans around you.     5    

A．Adopt a gradual change into a vegan lifestyle.

B．Vegan foods are full of flavor and deliciousness.

C．Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself to create unique dishes.

D．Nowadays, there is a wide variety of plant-based foods available.

E．Eventually, you will achieve a 100% meat and dairy-free diet

F．Try to understand the ethical concerns regarding animal rights.

G．Together, you can offer and accept advice and enjoy being part of something bigger.

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Every kid has a bike but me. Sergio rides his new bike while I run beside, out of breath. He reminds me that my birthday is coming. He forgets there’s a difference between his birthday and mine. My birthday wishes won’t make money appear.

At Sonny’s Grocery, I stand in line, waiting behind the lady in the blue coat who we see all the time. She steps up to pay and her purse (钱包) tips. A dollar falls onto the floor. No one sees. I pick up the money fast. She’s out the door, but I don’t follow her-it’s just a dollar.

Later, when I’m alone, I fish out the crumpled (皱的) bill. It is not one dollar. It is one hundred dollars. My hands are shaking. That money is enough for a bike like Sergio’s.

That night, when I take my papers out of my backpack, I find the zipper (拉链) that was closed is open, and the money is gone. I head out the door. Rain is falling as I retrace (折返) my steps from school to bike shop to home. Rain and tears feel the same. It’s nowhere.

When the bell rings the next morning, I tell Sergio I’ll walk to Sonny’s to pick up some juice for Mom. When I pack my backpack, I notice the smallest zipper inside-still closed. I slide it open, and find it! I am rich again. I race to Sonny’s as fast as riding.

Someone bumps (撞到) into me and apologizes in a soft voice. I turn. My feet are ice-cold, watching as the lady in the blue coat makes her way to the counter with her eggs. She reaches into her purse. And suddenly, I remember how it felt for me when that money that was hers-then mine-was gone. I leave the juice behind and follow her. She walks down one street, then past the bike shop. My mouth is dry.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

“Excuse me,” I say.

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At home, everyone is waiting, and it’s time for me to tell the lost and found story.

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