2 . Humans are quick judgment machines. With the seemingly reliable _______ , we form firm and far-reaching opinions of others. Science is _______ those judgments are also often correct although they can sometimes be _______ .

Actually, it turns out that we’re not _______ to believe so firmly what someone’s gesture or face _______ . It is found that these clues really can predict our personalities. Take a study, for example. When the scientists _______ data on walking and personality of more than 15,000 _______ of all ages, strong patterns appeared: a fast walker is more likely to be outgoing. _______ .slow walkers are hesitant. Now we know personality indeed has an influence on walking.

But what about the _______ , you might ask? We all tend to naturally slow down as we get older, but not everyone slows down at the same ________ .Personality affected not only walking speed, but also how the way of walking became different overtime.   Those who were outgoing had a slower ________ in walking speed.

Your personality can’t be ________ by your speeding up or slowing down, but how you are ________ can. Want to appear brave and outgoing? ________ in. It may be even more useful as a trick that can help you assess a person’s character and know quickly who you are ________ in a meeting or in a conversation.

3 . In 2023, Musk reached an outstanding landmark: his space company, SpaceX, sent the first group of travelers to Mars. This significant event ________ a new chapter in space travel and sparked the imaginations of people across the globe, encouraging a fresh generation to dream big and explore the ________.

In addition to his groundbreaking work at SpaceX, Musk has also made a lasting impact in the field of ________ energy. Tesla, led by Musk, has been at the forefront of electric vehicle ________, driving the automotive industry towards a more environmentally ________ direction. Musk’s dedication to promoting ________ energy through SolarCity has also been instrumental in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and addressing climate change.

Musk’s relentless drive to achieve ambitious goals, such as colonizing Mars and revolutionizing transportation with hyperloop technology, showcases the power of forward-thinking. Despite facing obstacles and ________, Musk’s unwavering commitment and resilience have ________ his ventures forward, highlighting the importance of persistence in ________ challenges.

However, Musk’s journey has not been without controversy. His outspoken personality and ________ approach to business have often led to debate and ________. Yet, it is precisely this ________ to challenge the norm that has enabled Musk to push boundaries and achieve remarkable feats.

In summary, Elon Musk’s story serves as a testament to the transformative potential of human ________ and perseverance. His vision for the future extends beyond the limits of Earth, embracing a bold and ambitious ________for humanity’s role in the universe. As we look ahead to the future, let us draw ________ from Musk’s example and dare to dream of a brighter, more innovative world for all.

4 . It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up. I looked around and ______spotted David. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other______. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to______.

What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched for the school’s ______ and asked him what had happened. He said that kids from other schools would ______David. After making sure that David could run if he ______ to, I decided to have a talk with David.

David had a brain ______ which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but he always participated to the ______of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it ______ that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him ______— that’s all. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the ______ David faced and was proud of his strong ______.

I came up to David and ______ him. Finally, he was determined to______ the race. Half an hour later, the race ______, but he had only gone a few meters before he tripped and ______on the ground. My heart ______. As I started to shout encouragement, other voices around me took up the ______. “Come on David, you can do it!” David picked himself up and started again. Needless to say, David ______ last. And he raised his arms high as he ______ the finish line to wild cheers and applause.

5 . Lisette LeJeune had to stay home with both of her young kids because they suffered from an infectious (传染性的) disease. She knew she would have a very _________ time. Their family members did their best to bring Lisette _________, but since they lived far away, they couldn’t _________ regular visits. During the first week, Lisette could hardly _________ her kids for she was really ill.

Lisette placed a _________ at her front door so the mail carrier could put her letters inside _________ touching the mailbox. Two weeks later, Lisette found a _________ care package outside her house! _________ the gift was from a relative, Lisette opened the package and found several _______ things in it, like chicken noodle soup and fresh fruits. It was also __________ by a note from which she knew it was from Mary, the __________ who Lisette had only briefly spoken to one time when picking up mails! The note __________, “I hope you all are feeling better!”

Lisette was instantly __________. “What made me emotional was just the __________ of her preparing the gift, in the morning before starting __________ mails or the night before, and her keeping us in __________,” she explained. Lisette left a gift and a note to __________ Mary’s kindness and shared the story online.

__________, Lisette and her kids will be able to go out soon because they’re on the road to __________! While Mary may think nothing of what she did, it __________ the world to this family!

6 . Nuclear pollution is a serious global   ___________, brought to the forefront by major accidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. These events have demonstrated the significant health and environmental risks _________by nuclear disasters. Not only have they caused immediate health problems, such as radiation sickness and increased cancer rates, but they have also _________lasting environmental damage and genetic changes in affected communities. As a result, nuclear pollution remains a pressing concern for governments, scholars, and individuals worldwide.

When nuclear accidents occur in coastal areas, the _________environment becomes a critical concern due to the crucial role that oceans play in _________the climate, ensuring food security, and supporting the livelihoods of billions of people globally. In recent years, the increasing threats to marine ecosystems from ocean pollution have _________public awareness of the need to protect the marine environment. Studies have shown that human activities pose a _________threat to marine environments, emphasizing the importance of improving environmental management and taking measures to mitigate environmental risks.

Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, efforts to cool the reactors by pumping in seawater resulted in the _________of a significant amount of nuclear waste in the water storage tank at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. _________attempts to manage this waste, the Japanese government’s decision to release nearly 1.26 million tons of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean over the next 40 years has faced opposition __________neighboring countries, local ____________, and international environmental organizations.

This __________poses serious risks to marine life, fisheries, and human health. Radioactive isotopes present in the wastewater, such as tritium, carbon-14, cobalt-60, and strontium-90, can accumulate in marine organisms and ultimately affect human populations through the food ____________. Therefore, there is an/a ____________need for further research and mitigation measures to __________the widespread impacts of nuclear pollution on the environment and human health.

8 . Last year I attended the annual autumn saffron (藏红花) harvest festival on a trip in Italy, known as the sagra. Giovannina Sarra and her family ________ me at their home. Early the next morning, we ________ among the fields and participated in the harvest.

Saffron , taken from the stigmas (柱头) of the saffron flower, is a(n) ________ crop. Also called red gold, it is a(n) ________ from Spain, first introduced into the region around the 13th century. Saffron is ________ in the hours just before ________, while the petals (花瓣) are closed. This helps protect their precious stigmas and makes the flowers easier to ________, especially preferred by the acquirers (收购商). Later, on the same day, the stigmas — three ________ strings per flower — are separated from the petals. It’s a delicate ________ that takes hours with a skilled and ________ hand. In the evening, over an open wood fire, the stringlike stigmas are ________ to make saffron powder to add to the richness of the color and the flavor, which brings considerable income.

Now sitting at a mouth-watering plate of Risotto alla Milanese, a dish cooked with saffron, I ________ the freezing morning with Sarra and her family. There’s no ________ that it is the families like the Sarras that stick to the many ________ that have survived from generation to generation. ________ more people will join them.

9 . My phone was an extension of myself. I couldn’t go anywhere _________ it. I scrolled through my friends’ _________ into late night and turned my phone on before my eyes were fully open. I enjoyed having it until that day when I realized that what had started as a useful tool had turned into a(n) _________. So, I made a _________ decision to turn off that smartphone and _________ my old dumb phone out of hiding.

When I was watching TV shows or movies and there was a boring part, I _________ picking up the phone and checking out “what everyone else was doing.” Now I had to pay attention or find a way to _________ myself with my thoughts instead. When I visited New York City, I had to write out _________ and ask people where an intersection (十字路口) was _________ pulling out my phone.

I have welcomed silence into my life with open arms and am enjoying the increased __________ from not constantly having to fight with the __________ to check my phone while I’m trying to get something done. I am allowing my thoughts to speak to me instead of my phone. I am connecting with others in a __________ way that isn’t all about me. Instead of always posting about what’s going on in my __________ perfect life, I am connecting with my friends one-on-one, talking about the reality of our lives and being there for them from a place of __________.

As much as having a smartphone was __________, not having one is freeing on a much bigger level.

10 . Even when you have confidence in yourself, your goals will sometimes seem out of reach. When that happens, get hold of the people who _________ you and your goals and don’t let go!

When I was younger, I _________ because life felt so hard. I had _________to become a teacher or a business administrator. I knew I needed a college degree, but I had _________ believing in myself. Then a teacher in my high school _________ me. He told me three things: First, if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be _________ to get anyone else to believe in you. Second, never let other people’s _________ to see your brilliance prevent you from being brilliant. And third, despite life’s _________, stick to creating the future you want.

Early in my _________, I was teaching a workshop when a person in the audience yelled out to me. He told me I had __________ made a job choice and had a bright future. This __________ feedback (反馈)came at just the right time, because while the audience didn’t know it, I was __________ self-doubt.

Even now, I __________ myself that I have a bright future. That’s what I tell myself when I __________ success and failure. You have a bright future ahead. Think about this every single day. Remember your talents, skills, and interests. Explore the jobs that interest you, and have courage—and most __________, believe in yourself.