1 . Jing Haipeng, who became the first taikonaut __________ (go) into space for a fourth time with this mission, served as the commander and spacecraft pilot. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . He was __________ (thrill) to be doing the comedy that he always felt he should do, but even during his last few years, he always had a sense of curiosity, __________ (wonder) what new role or challenge might be just around the comer. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . Surprised to see such a poorly ___________ (dress) boy selling flowers, people would buy one or two. （所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . It was cold, so the elderly man took his own scarf off and ________________ (wrap) it around Tom’s neck. ________________ (grab) Tom’s hand, he took him to the restaurant. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . Richard wondered and approached the spot, ________________ (stare) with shock at a water bottle and a small pink helmet lying nearby. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . The film described how a girl adapted to her new life after she was ________________by an American couple. So she was an ________________daughter.(adopt) (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . 既然在地球上很难躲避灾难，或许我应该开始考虑搬到太空去……
________, perhaps I should start thinking about moving to space...

8 . 在门口等待的时候，韩干用一根棍子在土里画画，结果被诗人王维看见了。
________________, Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.

9 . 快速阅读下列句子，结合语境写出黑体词在语境中的词性和确切含义。
1. A stay in the country will be beneficial to his health. __________
2. Many of his songs drew inspiration from his experience as a farmer. __________
3. When Helen criticized (批评) me, Chris came to my defense. __________
4. It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book. __________
5. He was very angry with the man’s improper conduct. __________
6. Advertising and promotion are what this company does best. __________
7. She would only play a role if she could identify with the character. _________
8. The competition was extremely tough this year with 350 applicants applying for the five positions. __________
9. Some flats are being torn down to make room for a bank. _________
10. The retired man donated most of his savings to the school damaged by the earthquake. __________

10 . The Power of Insensitivity

Highly sensitive(敏感的)person, or HSP, is a term invented by psychologist Elaine Aron. HSPs can come with many challenges. They may find it hard to adapt to new surroundings, and easily become uncomfortable in response to certain feelings or others’ opinions.     1    

The power of insensitivity can be explained as “slow power”. Usually, people connect “insensitivity” with something bad, but indeed, it stresses the ability to keep doing something difficult without complaining.     2     It is not a weakness but an approach to winning a better life.

    3     Knowing yourself is difficult, and knowing yourself correctly is undoubtedly an excellent ability. The successful people clearly know where their strengths are, what they can do and what direction to go.

There are some ways to practice “insensitivity”: Don’t pay too much attention to the ups and downs of life at the moment.     4     Don’t get involved in other people’s lives and don’t let others affect yours. Regarding relationships, learn to view problems as two parts: One part is what you need to face and solve. The other part is the responsibility of others, which is not your business.

Everyone can gain the ability to be insensitive.     5     And the world will also be a better one if we focus on major goals and stay insensitive to something else.

A．Insensitivity plays a significant role.

B．Rather, you should be looking forward.

C．That’s where the need to be insensitive comes from.

D．Once you slow down the pace, you will feel more comfortable.

E．Those not easily affected are the people who care less about others.

F．That is, calmly facing the downtime in life and moving towards one’s own direction.

G．One reason why insensitivity allows people to better survive is the strong self-awareness.